Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

The performance on the other side of the stage is about to end, and the first group of contestants is ready to go on stage at any time.

The first group of contestants consisted of five women: No. 1 Shu Wen, No. 6 Zhang Jiati, No. 11 Xie Mingfen, No. 16 Zhao Yanhong, and No. 23 Ye Qiaomei.

Zhao Yanhong performed a duet of the Cantonese opera "The Princess Changping" with Ye Qiaomei.

"The Princess Changping" is a Cantonese opera that many residents of Baogang often hear. It can be said to be very familiar to them, and almost everyone can hum a few lines. Zhao Yanhong grew up in Baogang and has been singing along since she was a child.

In order to participate in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Zhao Yanhong had specially studied under a master for a period of time a year ago. It can be said that this Cantonese opera is her best talent.

"The Princess Changping" tells the tragic love story of Princess Changping and her husband Zhou Shixian at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The selected excerpt is the scene where Princess Changping and Zhou Shixian both commit suicide by poison.

Ye Qiaomei has a beautiful singing voice and enjoys listening to Cantonese opera. She sings with great charm. She plays the role of Princess Changping.

Fallen flowers fill the sky, obscuring the moonlight.

I'd like to offer a cup of wine on the Phoenix Terrace.

Princess Changping offered incense with tears in her eyes.

I am willing to sacrifice my life to repay my parents.

I secretly watched, secretly gazed.

She was secretly grieving, tears streaming down her face.

I was half-panicked.

Fearing the prince consort would cherish the union of phoenix and dragon,

"I refuse to die for love and accompany you to the netherworld."

With her sorrowful voice, Ye Qiaomei perfectly captured Princess Changping's grief and panic.

The camera then turned to Zhao Yanhong.

Zhao Yanhong plays the role of the imperial son-in-law Zhou Shixian, and her singing style, combining female and male voices, amazed the audience from the very first note.

"My heart longs to be buried with you."

Mandarin ducks nestled together.

A new house was built on the spring platform.

"I'll search for that Pingyangmen Alley again in the underworld."

In the footage, Zhao Yanhong's tearful and affectionate expression perfectly conveys Zhou Shixian's resolute determination to die for love and his country.

Ye Qiaomei came up with tears in her eyes, looked at Zhao Yanhong with deep affection, and sang:

Alas, those who cherish flowers are willing to die for them.

The wedding night was a bitter pill for the prince consort to swallow.

Zhao Yanhong, her face filled with sorrow, covered her face and sang:

"The land is ravaged by disaster."

I am deeply grateful for the late emperor's boundless grace.

Together with his wife, they inquired about the capital's well-being.

At this point, the camera shifts to contestant number 1, Shu Wen, and contestant number 6, Zhang Jiati, as they perform a sword dance.

"The Princess Changping" is still being sung, serving as the background music for their sword dance.

Shu Wen wielded a long sword, performing a graceful flourish. Her movements, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, followed the rhythm of "The Princess Changping," creating a beautiful and fluid dance. Each move was as elegant as a poem.

The camera then shifts to Zhang Jiati, whose sword dance performance is somewhat forceful, with clean and crisp moves, resembling a lone swordsman venturing into the martial world.

If Shu Wen's sword is gentle, light, and harmonious, then Zhang Jiati's sword is strong, brave, and resolute.

People nowadays love martial arts dramas, and they are captivated by the sword dance performed by the two women on stage.

After each of them was on camera, the two women began to film together, one gentle and the other strong, engaging in a lively back-and-forth exchange. Accompanied by music, the viewing experience was further enhanced.

The final shot focused on contestant number 11, Xie Mingfen, who is not good at singing or dancing, but brought her newly learned magic tricks to the stage.

A pair of beautiful hands, like blooming flowers, continuously sent forth petals, transforming the stage into a spring garden.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the novel magic performance.

Zhao Yanhong sang: "The Princess Changping".

Ye Qiaomei sang: "I will always be with my beloved."

The two sang together: "When husband and wife die, they become like trees—"

As Zhao Yanhong and Ye Qiaomei's Cantonese opera performance came to an end, this round of performances also came to a close.

The five beauties walked to the front together, bowed to the audience, and then stepped back.

The applause from the audience lasted for a long time, clearly indicating their satisfaction with the performance of the five contestants.

Chen Jinchu walked onto the stage, clapped a few times, and praised, "Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! I almost forgot to go on stage while watching from the audience, and I wish I could call them back to perform again. I wonder what everyone's thoughts are after watching it?"

The host, Fang Shigao, was already seated next to an audience member in the audience seats. Holding a microphone, he asked the audience member next to him, "Among the five beauties, whose performance do you think was the most outstanding?"

This viewer is also a celebrity on the TV station named Liu Yiyang. He is quite well-known and has acted in several movies. Almost every viewer in front of the TV knows him.

Liu Yiyang laughed and said, "I like them all, they're all equally good."

Fang Shigao was not satisfied with this answer and teased Liu Yiyang, saying, "You're trying to smooth things over again! Even if you end up with nothing but a mess, you still have to give an answer to the entire audience. Of the five beauties, you must choose the one you think is the best, without exception, only the one. You can't stay silent."

Under Fang Shigao's aggressive questioning, Liu Yiyang crossed his arms, thought for a moment, seemingly finding it very difficult to decide, and then said, "Number 16, I think her performance is slightly better."

"What's so good about it?" Fang Shigao continued to press.

Liu Yiyang said, "Fortunately, it's rare for a woman to sing in a male voice. I certainly can't do that; I can't sing in a female voice. Also, she sings well and acts well. All things considered, she's quite good."

Fang Shigao said slyly to Liu Yiyang, "You say No. 16 is good in this way and good in that way. Is it because she is the prettiest among the five that you think she is good in every way? I know you have always been a womanizer."

"Who said that? I've always been as serious as can be. A gentleman is the perfect description of someone with my character and temperament," Liu Yiyang replied earnestly.

On stage, Chen Jinchu laughed and took over the conversation, saying, "Thank you, thank you Shigao and Yiyang. Your performances were much more精彩 (jingcai - excellent/wonderful) than the contestants on stage. Okay, everyone, let's turn our attention back to Yiyang. If you want to continue watching Yiyang, please support his movies. Now, let's continue to enjoy the performances by the contestants."

The performers in the second group are Zhang Ying (No. 3), Lin Qianyou (No. 9), Lin Yina (No. 10), and Zhu Wanwen (No. 17).

This group has only four contestants performing on stage together.

A white piano has been placed on the stage.

Contestant number 17, Zhu Wanwen, sat in front of the piano wearing a black floor-length gown.

Once everything was ready, all the stage lights suddenly went out.

Then, a beam of light shone on Zhu Wanwen.

Zhu Wanwen closed her eyes slightly, her thoughts seemingly no longer on the stage, but immersed in another world.

Her slender fingers landed on the piano keys, and a very difficult piece, "Memories of Don Juan," flowed from her fingers.

The performance began.

Zhu Wanwen demonstrated her exceptional skill, showcasing various extreme techniques, with her hands almost spanning the entire piano keyboard.

The dazzling array of skills was breathtaking, and even those who understood music got goosebumps.

Even those who don't understand music can't help but be captivated by it.

Just as the audience was immersed in Zhu Wanwen's piano playing and skills, a circular beam of light suddenly fell on the stage.

The beam of light struck Lin Qianyou and Athena.

Lin Qianyou, dressed in a white ballet costume, stood by the lake like a noble swan.