It's not too late to meet in the book

As night falls, the city lights twinkle like stars. Inside a high-end restaurant in the heart of the city, a social gathering hosted by a rising tech talent is bustling. It's a microcosm of modern civilization, with people dressed in stylish gowns, clutching sparkling goblets, weaving among the crowd. The sounds of conversation, laughter, and soft music blend together to create a vivid urban nightscape.

However, behind this glamorous appearance, Lin Yu seemed out of place. He was wearing a dark suit, which was his only "battle suit" in his attempt to fit into this new world.

"Lin Yu, why are you standing here alone?" Su Xiaoxiao's voice gently broke Lin Yu's loneliness. She was wearing a simple yet elegant white dress, with a warm smile on her face, as if she was a touch of tranquility in this noisy world.

Lin Yu turned his head and forced a smile, "Xiaoxiao, this is my first party here, it's a bit unfamiliar to me. I feel like a traveler who has strayed into another world."

Su Xiaoxiao gently took Lin Yu's arm and led him towards the crowd. "Don't worry, everyone has a first time. Although the people here look very comfortable, they have also experienced the same confusion as you. Come, let me introduce you."

Following Su Xiaoxiao's lead, Lin Yu was introduced to a small group of people who were discussing the latest technological developments. Their topic revolved around cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Lin Yu sounded like a mystery, but he tried his best to keep a smile, trying to grasp some clues from their expressions and movements.

"Is this 'AI' you are talking about the legendary mechanical technology?" Lin Yu asked tentatively.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then burst into good-natured laughter.

"Haha, Lin Yu, you are so funny! AI is the abbreviation of artificial intelligence, not some mechanical technology." A young man wearing glasses explained with a smile.

Lin Yu's cheeks flushed slightly, and he realized that he had made a joke again. At this time, Su Xiaoxiao interrupted the topic at the right time to save Lin Yu: "In fact, Lin Yu has a deep study of ancient technology. The mechanical technology he mentioned was a very remarkable invention in ancient times."

"Really? That's amazing!" Everyone expressed their interest in ancient culture, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

However, when the topic turned to pop music and movies, Lin Yu was in trouble again. He tried to recall some tunes he had heard in ancient times, but found that they were completely different from the music here.

"My favorite song is 'Shape of You'. Have you heard of it?" asked a girl dressed in avant-garde style.

Lin Yu shook his head and muttered to himself: "This song title sounds really strange. It's completely different from the tunes I'm familiar with."

Seeing this, Su Xiaoxiao whispered to Lin Yu: "This song is one of the representative works of modern pop music. Its melody and rhythm are very distinctive. Next time I have a chance, I can play it for you. I believe you will like it."

Lin Yu nodded gratefully, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He began to realize that although there were huge cultural differences between him and this world, as long as there were people willing to understand and help him, he would be able to slowly integrate into this new world.

As the party reached its climax, the host suggested playing an interactive game. The rules of the game were that everyone took turns to say their favorite movie scene and briefly describe the reason. When it was Lin Yu's turn, he took a deep breath and slowly began to speak: "My favorite movie...is actually a shadow play I saw in ancient times. Although it doesn't have the sound and color of the movies here, the interweaving of light and shadow and the various forms of the performance left a deep impression on me."

As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, there was a slight sound of surprise around him. Obviously, his answer was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Shadow puppetry? What is that?" a young man asked curiously.

Lin Yu was about to explain, but Su Xiaoxiao beat him to the punch: "Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form in ancient China that tells stories through the play of light and shadow. Although simple, it contains a profound cultural heritage. The fact that Lin Yu likes this kind of art shows that he has a unique aesthetic vision."

Su Xiaoxiao's words made everyone look at Lin Yu with admiration. They began to listen to Lin Yu's story more carefully, and some even suggested that they wanted to see the shadow puppet show with their own eyes.

Lin Yu felt an unprecedented level of respect and acceptance, and his heart was filled with gratitude. He looked at Su Xiaoxiao and saw that her eyes were full of encouragement and support. He knew that it was Su Xiaoxiao's help and understanding that allowed him to find a sense of belonging in this unfamiliar world.

After the party, Lin Yu and Su Xiaoxiao walked out of the restaurant together. The city was still bustling and noisy at night, but Lin Yu's mood became unusually peaceful.

"Xiaoxiao, thank you for helping me a lot today." Lin Yu said gratefully.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled. "It's nothing. We're family. Everyone encounters challenges and difficulties in a new environment. The important thing is that we learn to adapt and change. I believe you can do well."

Lin Yu nodded, his heart full of confidence and courage. He looked into the distance, his heart full of longing and expectation for the future.

"Xiaoxiao, what do you think I should do next to better integrate into this environment?" Lin Yu asked.

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Actually, the most important thing is to keep an open mind. Communicate with different people and understand their cultures and backgrounds. At the same time, stick to your own principles and beliefs. Only in this way can you better integrate into this diverse society while maintaining your own identity."