It must be said that Orange Isle is quite suitable for a stroll. Besides the many people, there are also quite a few Pokémon playing and frolicking there.
People can be seen everywhere playing and picnicking on the grass with their Pokémon.
Mu Li felt like it had been a long time since he had experienced a scene like this.
It seemed that ever since he decided to debut as a singer, he had found it difficult to experience such a feeling.
Moved by the moment, Mu Li also released his Pokémon.
Jigglypuff and Sylveon, of course, ran off as soon as they arrived.
However, they didn't run too far, just playing around Mu Li on the surrounding lawn.
Three Rowlet also flew out first, and then Mu Li released Alcremie and Arcanine.
As for larger Pokémon like Gyarados, Mu Li said he'd rather they remain dolls.
And those Pokémon that usually don't like to move much might as well stay put.
Interestingly, Ming Yu's Pokémon was also a Rowlet, no wonder his fans called him 'Little Bird,' and Jin Zhong's Pokémon was actually a Machamp, truly a fitness fanatic.
Four Rowlet standing in a row looked quite comical, but three of them were fakes.
Ming Yu's Rowlet seemed quite confused too.
Can Rowlet now change the color of their bow ties?
Looking at the colorful bow ties of the other three Rowlet, Ming Yu's Rowlet looked a bit envious.
The three walked along, watching their Pokémon play around them.
Ming Yu couldn't help but sigh, “It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to relax in one place like this.”
Jin Zhong also expressed, “Indeed, it seems like every day is so busy. Times like this, truly relaxing and watching Pokémon play here, when we can take such leisurely strolls, are truly rare.”
Mu Li couldn't help but smile, “It seems you two need to film more outdoor variety shows. Why not come to 《Good Life》 (Wonderful Life) to play sometime? It feels quite relaxing.”
Jin Zhong couldn't help but roll his eyes and grumbled, “Don’t try to fool me. I went in the first season. I ended up husking corn cobs all day, and I still have trauma from it.”
Mu Li couldn't help but laugh, “That was all in the past. Now… hmm… sometimes it’s tiring, but most of the time it’s pretty good…”
As he spoke, Mu Li himself laughed.
Ming Yu said somewhat helplessly, “You don’t even believe that yourself, do you?”
However, Jin Zhong was right. Even when filming a slow-paced variety show like 《Good Life》 (Wonderful Life), they often needed to do things with tasks and goals.
Mu Li sighed, “I think the best thing about our show is that a lot of the time, we can be ourselves, do everyday things, and show our more authentic side.”
“It’s really not bad,” Ming Yu echoed, “This show doesn’t put too much pressure on me, even though my ratings aren’t great.”
Mu Li suddenly felt as if he had returned to his time on the farm.
The only difference was that he had two new friends beside him.
However, this new feeling also seemed good; Mu Li felt increasingly integrated into this new life.
Just as everyone was enjoying this subtle tranquility, there seemed to be some movement ahead. The three heard music from a distance. Following the sound, they saw a crowd had gathered, and there was a small stage within the crowd.
Out of an instinct to join the fun, the three gradually approached.
“It seems to be an event performance,” Mu Li saw the banner on the stage from afar. “It looks like a band is performing.”
Listening closely, Mu Li couldn't help but be stunned.
“What’s wrong?” Jin Zhong asked when he saw Mu Li looking somewhat dazed.
Mu Li couldn't help but smile and say, “This song seems to be mine.”
Just then, a line came from the distance, “How lucky to have like you as a friend.”
Ming Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and say, “A Li is really popular lately. I’ve heard his songs in so many places, especially that god-tier stage, it was absolutely amazing!”
Mu Li was a bit embarrassed and said, “This is my first time hearing my own song outside. It really feels very strange.”
“Right, right!” Ming Yu said excitedly, “When I first heard someone else Sing my song outside, I also had this feeling, a feeling of both familiarity and strangeness, hard to explain.”
The three didn't get too close, just listened to the song from a distance.
“How was it? Do you feel an urge to go up and perform?” Ming Yu asked.
Mu Li smiled, “I feel like performing this way isn’t bad either. To be honest, I haven’t even taken on any commercial performances yet.”
“Really?” Ming Yu was a bit disbelieving, “But you just debuted. You’re so popular now; you’ll have a lot of commercial performances soon.”
Mu Li smiled and didn’t explain. He knew Ming Yu had clearly misunderstood. It wasn’t that no commercial performances were looking for him; it was that he himself had rejected all the unimportant ones.
After the performance ended, the three were about to leave when they suddenly heard the host’s voice on the stage.
“Please hold on, gentlemen!”
Mu Li and the other two immediately stopped, exchanged confused glances, and looked towards the stage.
The host was speaking directly to the three of them.
“Our director just told us that today we are very lucky to encounter a live filming of the 《I Live Alone》 production team,” the host said. “I wonder if anyone here is following this variety show?”
As if reminded by the host, a scream suddenly erupted from the audience: “It’s Ming Yu!”
Immediately after, Jin Zhong and Mu Li’s names were repeatedly mentioned.
Ming Yu waved to the audience while covering his mouth and saying, “What should I do? Looks like I have to go on stage to perform?”
“Then I’ll leave it to you,” Mu Li and Jin Zhong both expressed that they didn’t really want to go on stage.
Ming Yu rolled his eyes in annoyance.
Sure enough, the three were invited directly onto the stage. The host seized the opportunity and asked, “Since the three of you have come to this stage, do you have a performance prepared?”
Ming Yu, having no choice, stepped forward. After all, if none of the three performed, it would seem a bit disrespectful.
This stage was clearly one that the 《I Live Alone》 production team had just communicated with; otherwise, how could the other party know that the production team was there to film?
Ming Yu went on stage and performed a singing and dancing song, “Moonlight.”
It must be said that as a debut member of a first-generation boy group, Ming Yu’s singing and dancing skills were truly excellent.
Just as Mu Li was enjoying it, the hair on his head was suddenly pulled again.
“What do you want to do now?” Mu Li asked helplessly.
Who else could pull Mu Li’s hair besides Jigglypuff?
Jigglypuff pointed to a pile of gifts placed beside the stage and said with Charm, “I want that Jigglypuff doll, boli!”
Mu Li looked over. Among the pile of gifts was a giant Jigglypuff doll, which was half Mu Li’s height.
“No! You already have so many dolls!” Mu Li refused directly.
Jigglypuff immediately grabbed two tufts of his hair and started using Charm: “No! No! I just want it! Boli! I’ve never seen such a big Jigglypuff doll!”
Mu Li wore an expression of utter despair.
Jin Zhong happened to see Jigglypuff using Charm and couldn't help but ask, “What’s wrong with her?”
Mu Li said in annoyance, “She wants that doll.”
Jin Zhong looked at it and couldn't help but laugh, “Why don’t you go ask if the production team over there can give it to her?”
Mu Li couldn’t help but sigh, “I’ll go try.”
With that, Mu Li secretly slipped backstage again. As soon as Ming Yu’s performance ended, he walked onto the stage.
Ming Yu looked at Mu Li in confusion, moved the microphone away, and whispered, “Didn’t you say you weren’t performing? Why are you coming up again?”
Mu Li sighed, “Can you help me ask how to get that Jigglypuff doll?”
Mu Li pointed to the Jigglypuff on his head and said, “She insists.”
Ming Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
This scene was captured by the host: “Ming Yu, why did you suddenly laugh?”
“It’s mainly this one,” Ming Yu pointed at Mu Li and laughed, “He just asked me how he could get that Jigglypuff doll.”
“Oh? Mu Li, are you very interested in that doll?” the host asked. “But that doll is our prize for today’s lucky draw, we can’t just give it to you.”
Mu Li smiled helplessly, pointed to the Jigglypuff on his head, and replied, “Actually, it’s not me who wants it, it’s Jigglypuff.”
Jigglypuff immediately put on a pitiful expression.
Mu Li’s mouth twitched: This guy, she’s too good at this.
This instantly drove the audience wild.
“Ah! Give it to her! Give her whatever she wants!”
“Oh my god! Jigglypuff is too cute!”
“Mu Li really spoils Jigglypuff!”
...
Ming Yu, however, loved to see drama unfold: “Since we can’t just give it to him for free, why don’t we have him perform a song? What do you all think?”
The host was naturally delighted; her task was to get these three to perform as much as possible: “How about A Li Sings a song for everyone?”
“Sing! Sing!”
“Sing a song from the new album!”
“Stubborn!”
“The Seventh Chapter of the Night!”
...
The audience below had already started requesting songs.
Mu Li was somewhat surprised that so many fans in the audience knew his songs; this truly gave him a pleasant surprise.
“It seems I can’t leave without performing,” Mu Li joked. “Since that’s the case, I’ll Sing a new song. This song was prepared for the production team, as a memento. I originally planned to just Sing it simply when the five of us were together, but since there’s this opportunity now, I’ll perform it here.”
“Just a heads-up, I’m not very good at writing love songs. I always feel that love songs are a bit sentimental, so just bear with it.”
“The title of this song is…”