booktalesy Chapter 12 Chen Mo is impressive, he's a hidden talent!
Chapter 12 Chen Mo is impressive, he's a hidden talent!
"..."
Chen Mo looked at the system interface and took a deep breath.
If you were able to sing in front of strangers last time, why can't you sing in front of your colleagues?
"Okay, then I'll sing a song."
He walked to the song selection counter, flipped through the song list for a while, and finally chose "Chasing the Light".
This is one of his favorite songs.
The melody is simple, and the lyrics are meaningful.
As the intro began, the private room gradually quieted down.
Chen Mo held the microphone, habitually closed his eyes, and began to sing.
"If you are the fireworks on the sea, then I am the foam on the waves..."
Having learned from his previous experience singing in a restaurant, he wasn't too nervous this time and quickly immersed himself in the song.
Perhaps because she had acquired singing skills, she had a very good grasp of pitch and rhythm this time.
"I can follow behind you, like a shadow chasing the light in a dream; I can wait at this crossroads, regardless of whether you will pass by..."
In the chorus, Chen Mo's voice had a new emotional depth that he hadn't shown before.
That wasn't the technique of a professional singer, but a genuine expression of emotion from an ordinary person.
The private room fell completely silent.
Everyone stared at Chen Mo in surprise.
This includes those who were originally chatting or playing on their phones.
They never expected that Chen Mo, who was usually quiet and only knew how to write code, would sing so well.
It wasn't a particularly amazing technique, but it had a power to move people.
A female colleague widened her eyes and whispered to Wang Qing next to her, "My goodness, Chen Mo from your group sings so well?"
"Yes, I never expected this..."
"His voice is actually quite magnetic."
"How come I never noticed before..."
When the song ended, thunderous applause erupted.
"good!"
"Chen Mo, I didn't expect you to have this trick up your sleeve!"
"One more song!"
Chen Mo put down the microphone somewhat embarrassedly and said, "This is the only song I know, really."
"No, you have to sing another one!"
Zhao Feng suggested, "How about this, find a female colleague to sing a love song with you! Who's willing?"
A burst of laughter filled the private room. Several single female colleagues looked at each other, somewhat embarrassed.
At this moment, one of the girls in the test group stood up.
Her name is Lin Wei. She has a pretty face and a cheerful personality. She is one of the famous "beauties" in the technical department.
"I'll do it."
Lin Wei walked confidently to Chen Mo's side and said with a smile, "Chen Mo, would you mind singing a duet with me?"
"I don't mind, of course I don't mind."
Chen Mo was a little surprised and quickly said, "I was just afraid that I wouldn't sing well and would drag you down."
"No, you sang very well just now."
Lin Wei walked up to the song selection counter and asked, "Do you know 'Little Dimples'?"
"I know a little."
"This one will do."
The music begins; it's a light and sweet love duet.
Chen Mo was initially a little reserved, but under Lin Wei's natural and generous encouragement, he gradually relaxed.
"I'm still searching for someone to lean on and someone to hug; someone to pray for me, to worry about me, to get angry with me, to make a fuss about me..."
The two worked together surprisingly well.
Chen Mo's voice was calm and gentle, while Lin Wei's voice was clear and sweet; their duet was particularly harmonious and beautiful.
When she sang the line "Dimples and long eyelashes are your most beautiful marks," Lin Wei even turned and smiled at Chen Mo.
That laugh immediately sparked a commotion in the private room.
Wow!
Something's up!
"Chen Mo, you're amazing!"
Chen Mo blushed a little from everyone's teasing, but he had a strange feeling in his heart.
He hasn't received this much attention or been stirred up in a long time.
When the song ended, the applause was even more enthusiastic than before.
Lin Wei handed the microphone back to Chen Mo and said with a smile, "You sang well. You can practice more in the future."
"You sang so well," Chen Mo said sincerely.
"Mutual flattery, huh?"
Lin Wei winked mischievously and returned to her seat.
But the way she looked at Chen Mo was different from before.
It wasn't just her.
Several single female colleagues in the private room looked at Chen Mo with more curiosity and admiration.
In their eyes, Chen Mo was just an ordinary programmer, introverted and with little presence.
But today, Chen Mo showed them another side of himself.
Brave, principled, and a good singer...
Such men suddenly become very scarce in a place like the technical department, where the male-to-female ratio is severely imbalanced.
[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission: A Courageous Performance]
[Rewards: Appearance +1, Emotional Intelligence +1, Courage +300]
[Current attribute update:]
Appearance: 70.5 (Good)
Emotional Intelligence: 73 (Medium)
System Level: Lv1 (2300/10000)
A warm current flowed through my body.
Chen Mo's facial features seemed to be more defined.
He walked to a corner and sat down, and Wang Qing immediately came over.
"Impressive, Chen Mo! You've been keeping a low profile!"
She lowered her voice and teased, "When you were singing just now, the way Lin Wei looked at you was so tender."
And Zhang from the testing team and Wei from the operations team are also secretly watching you.
"Don't talk nonsense." Chen Mo was a little embarrassed.
"I'm not making this up."
Wang Qing tentatively asked, "Is there anyone you like? I can help you make an introduction."
"..."
Chen Mo smiled but didn't reply.
After all, marriage isn't just about looks; it's about having money and career success.
Moreover, compared to other women, he felt that Wang Qing's recent change in attitude towards him was more direct.
Could she be interested in me?
But perhaps it's just my imagination.
Chen Mo picked up the beer on the table and took a sip. Looking at the lively scene in the private room, he felt a sense of disorientation no matter what.
……
The party ended at 11 p.m.
Everyone left the KTV one after another, saying goodbye at the door.
Lin Wei suddenly walked over to Chen Mo and said, "I had a lot of fun singing today. Let's sing together again next time."
"Okay." Chen Mo nodded, appearing quite natural.
"By the way, what do you usually do on weekends?"
Lin Wei asked casually, "I've been thinking of going hiking lately, want to go together?"
"Just the two of us?" Chen Mo asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Of course not."
Lin smiled and said, "There are other people with us."
"never mind."
Chen Mo politely declined, saying, "I just went hiking last week, and I haven't fully recovered yet. You guys go ahead."
"Alright then."
Seeing this, Lin Wei didn't say anything more, but smiled and said, "Let's make an appointment next time. You can add me on WeChat in the group chat later to contact me."
After saying that, she waved and left with her other female colleagues.
At that moment, the system's voice sounded again.
[Changes in host's lifestyle detected, triggering a long-term mission]
【Task Name: The Brave Resident of Life】
[Task Content: Over the next month, continuously improve your quality of life, including but not limited to healthy eating, regular sleep patterns, social activities, and skills learning.]
[Task Rewards: Based on a comprehensive evaluation of completion, the minimum reward is +2 to Appearance, +2 to Health, and +500 to Courage; the maximum reward is +5 to Appearance, +5 to Health, one special skill, and +2000 to Courage.]
[Note: The courage of middle-aged people must ultimately be put into practice in their daily lives. Starting today, be a person who lives life earnestly.]
Chen Mo looked at the system interface and took a deep breath of the cool night air.
"This task from the system is somewhat subjective."
Chen Mo sighed.
But whatever, I'll just live at my own pace and not try to pursue anything deliberately.
Even if you don't get the highest reward, there's still a guaranteed minimum reward.
He suddenly remembered that he had a date tomorrow, Saturday night.
As Chen Mo recalled the other woman's appearance, he felt that, apart from Lin Wei, she was much prettier than any of his female colleagues that evening.
But Lin Wei...
Chen Mo wouldn't assume anything just because the two sang a love song tonight.
After all, a woman like Lin Wei has no shortage of suitors.
At least for now, I'm definitely not someone others would look down on.
Therefore, he wouldn't try to curry favor with someone who doesn't reciprocate, nor would he act like a sycophant.
Moreover, he has the system with him, so there's really no need for him to wrong himself or deliberately try to please anyone.
He just needs to live his own life.
Where the phoenix soars high, the butterfly will surely come; where the flowers are fragrant, the butterfly will naturally be drawn!