Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

"Good evening, viewers. Welcome to the annual Starlight Gala Celebrating TVB Anniversary. Unlike previous years, this year marks the anniversary of our Baogang TV station. Unbeknownst to many, Baogang TV has been accompanying the people of Baogang for so many years. Since its establishment, Baogang TV has been dedicated to producing dramas and programs, receiving praise from all sectors of society..."

On stage, Chen Jinchu, a pillar emcee of Baogang TV, began his opening remarks.

The actors of "The Bund" were hurriedly preparing for their performance. Jiang Yu was adjusting his headset, while You Na and Xia Lu were busy touching up their makeup in front of the mirror.

Hu Xiaoxiao held her Roman curls in her hands. She had just sprayed hairspray and was worried that the style would fall apart. She kept asking Song Yan'an next to her to keep an eye on the back of her hair to make sure it wasn't messed up.

While agreeing, Song Yan'an was also busy helping the staff maintain order.

In short, the backstage area was a hive of activity. Some were preparing to go on stage, some were about to go on stage, and others were about to go on stage. There were so many programs and guests today; it was even more lively than Chinese New Year.

When the emcee announced the performance of the "Bund Storm" cast, everyone backstage immediately got ready, took their positions, and went on stage in their best form.

As the upbeat background music began, the entire cast took to the stage in an orderly fashion and started dancing to the lively music.

Song Yan'an and Jiang Yu stood at the front, jumping joyfully to the rhythm, one step with the right foot, then one step with the left, and then two steps back. When they landed, their feet were turned outwards in a pigeon-toed shape, which looked comical but full of joy.

The performers seemed to let loose and do whatever made them happy, especially Hu Xiaoxiao, whose dance was so free and unrestrained. Her bright and cheerful dance, coupled with her radiant smile, made people feel both joyful and relieved.

As the audience watched, they couldn't help but smile, clapping their hands and joining in the laughter.

After finishing the lively Charleston dance, Jiang Yu took a few steps back and turned on her headset. The background music changed to the theme song from "The Bund".

As Jiang Yu's song began, Hu Xiaoxiao stepped forward and danced the classic duet with Song Yan'an, just like the one performed at the mayor's banquet.

This familiar scene brought viewers back to the rare, heartwarming moments between Zhao Zhenchuan and Xie Weihua, evoking many memories. How wonderful it would be if life could always be this vibrant and full of life!

Perhaps it is because the ending was so tragic that the past seems all the more beautiful.

The lights shone on Hu Xiaoxiao and Song Yan'an as they danced with the grace of the wind, inseparable, hand in hand, their love weaving a romantic and splendid tapestry of life.

The performers behind them also paired up and danced the tango, adding a touch of romance to the stage.

After the music and dance ended, Song Yan'an, holding Hu Xiaoxiao's hand on his left and Jiang Yu's hand on his right, bowed to the audience in gratitude, drawing applause.

After stepping off the stage in an orderly fashion, they went backstage, where they began another flurry of activity.

Hu Xiaoxiao was in the most hurry. She rushed to the dressing room and had just found an empty seat when the stylist skillfully used tools to untangle her Roman curls and then used the curls of her long hair to create a new curly hairstyle for her.

After her styling was finished, Hu Xiaoxiao changed into a red off-the-shoulder dress she had brought herself, adorned with a diamond necklace from Quanfu Jewelry and matching earrings, exuding an air of luxury.

This set of jewelry was a gift that Quanfu Jewelry had just given her, and it was quite valuable.

Since Hu Xiaoxiao became the spokesperson for Quanfu Jewelry, her good image and sales power have been unmatched. Therefore, over the years, Quanfu Jewelry has been enthusiastic about renewing its contract with Hu Xiaoxiao and has always taken the initiative to increase the endorsement fee.

Not only Quanfu Jewelry, but also major brands like Luo Ji Foods have maintained a good working relationship with Hu Xiaoxiao, renewing their contracts time and time again. Now, even if Hu Xiaoxiao doesn't work for a year, she can still live comfortably just from endorsements.

After changing into her gown, Hu Xiaoxiao glanced at her watch. It was almost time to announce the Best Actress winner, so instead of sitting in the audience to watch the performance, she found a rest area backstage to wait.

Sitting in the rest area were those preparing to go on stage and guests who had already performed. Today was a grand anniversary celebration, and the company had invited almost all the big names who had collaborated with TVB, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Therefore, the rest area was filled with big names, including top singers from the music industry and well-known movie stars.

Hu Xiaoxiao went over and greeted these big shots one by one. If she didn't have their contact information, she took the opportunity to exchange it with them, especially those in the film industry.

If it were the old Hu Xiaoxiao, perhaps her status wasn't high enough to warrant such favors from these big shots. But after these past few years, Hu Xiaoxiao's influence and status at the television station have risen to second only to Jiang Yu. In other words, in the television industry, she's practically a half-big shot, someone with one foot already in the big shot circle.

Communication is smoother among people at the same level, and everyone is more willing to give each other face. Everyone enjoys interacting with others at their own level. I have the resources you need, and you have the resources I want; let's exchange contact information so we can meet again in the future.

Hu Xiaoxiao exchanged contact information with everyone and chatted with them, especially with several movie stars from the film industry, with whom she had a particularly pleasant conversation. It wasn't until a staff member reminded her to get ready to go on stage that Hu Xiaoxiao rushed to accept her award.

"It's time for the announcement of the Best Actress award, which everyone is most looking forward to. I have so many feelings about this year's winner. I've been following her since her debut, and although I had high hopes for her from the beginning, her achievements in just a few short years still extremely surprise me. In all my years at Hong Kong TVB, this is the first time I've seen someone so ambitious, so hardworking, and so truly admirable. I'm sure you've all guessed who she is, so please join me in welcoming Ms. Hu Xiaoxiao—"

As Chen Jinchu finished speaking, the spotlight shone on Hu Xiaoxiao, who was standing below the stage.

Hu Xiaoxiao walked up from below the stage. Under the lights, her elegant and composed figure drew all the cameras to her. When her incomparably beautiful face appeared in front of the camera, everyone else in the shot became mere background.

She walked up to Chen Jinchu with a bright smile, "Hello, Gavin, thank you for your help again this time."

“No trouble at all, I’d be more than happy to.” Chan Kam Cho said to the audience with deep emotion, “I still remember when the Miss Hong Kong pageant was held, Xiao Xiao won the championship from me. Back then, Xiao Xiao was the center of attention. After several years of experience, Xiao Xiao has grown a lot and become even more radiant. Xiao Xiao, I am very honored to have been able to watch your growth and witness your achievements.”

Hu Xiaoxiao took the microphone and looked at the familiar people and places, the company where she had worked for several years and the place that held countless memories. Even though she was usually carefree, she became sentimental at this moment.