Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Amid applause, Wu Jiahui descended the steps from the stage, like a queen stepping down from her throne, accompanied by a recording of her reflections on the duties and responsibilities she had fulfilled as Miss Hong Kong over the past year.

Wu Jiahui, arm in arm with the etiquette master, wearing a gorgeous gown and the crown from the previous year, slowly walked down the aisle. Both her appearance and demeanor were exceptional; she truly deserved to be the champion from the previous year.

Background recordings began to play on stage—

"Time really flies. Before I knew it, a year had passed. This past year has been the most fulfilling and meaningful period of my life. As Miss Baogang, I represented Baogang, participated in various charity events, and helped many Baogang residents."

At the same time, it also promotes Baogang's tourism industry and enhances Baogang's international image. I have done my best to serve Baogang. Now, I will be stepping down as Miss Baogang and handing over the responsibilities and obligations of Miss Baogang to the next Miss Baogang. I hope she will serve Baogang diligently in the coming year..."

After Wu Jiahui finished reciting her lines in the background, she walked to the center of the stage and gracefully accepted the applause from the audience.

Chen Jinchu opened the envelope and took out the card.

The other three hosts all craned their necks to see the result and exclaimed "Wow!" in unison.

"I'm sure everyone has been waiting a long time and is very eager. Now, I'm here to announce this year's Miss Baogang winner." Chen Jinchu took a deep breath and announced loudly, "The winner of the annual Miss Baogang competition is—Contestant No. 5, Hu Xiaoxiao—"

The applause was like a surging tide, both powerful and enthusiastic.

Upon hearing the result, Hu Xiaoxiao, who was full of confidence, couldn't help but feel her heart race.

This applause is specifically for her.

This is also applause to acknowledge her hard work all along.

She pressed her hand to her rapidly beating heart, momentarily lost in a daze.

My soul felt as if it were soaking in a hot spring, warm, comfortable, and relaxing. And I was filled with joy, an overflowing happiness.

Perhaps this is what has always attracted her and made her yearn for the wonder and excitement of the world.

The applause continued unabated. Hu Xiaoxiao's eyes were filled with joy, and her smile was bright and radiant. Even through the screen, the audience could feel her happiness.

She was really happy.

Hu Xiaoxiao walked up to the previous Miss Hong Kong winner with a smile, her eyes brimming with joy.

"Congratulations," Wu Jiahui said.

"Thank you."

After Wu Jiahui put the sash on Hu Xiaoxiao and tidied it up, she took a shawl studded with diamonds from the hostess's tray and draped it over Hu Xiaoxiao.

Under the lights, the diamond-studded cloak sparkled, and at this moment, Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to radiate boundless light.

After being crowned, the staff brought over a throne, and Hu Xiaoxiao sat on it.

Finally, Hu Xiaoxiao accepted the scepter that Wu Jiahui presented to her with both hands.

She sat on her throne, holding her scepter, and once again received a thunderous ovation of congratulations.

The other three winners gathered around Hu Xiaoxiao's throne like stars surrounding the moon, posing for the cameras.

The camera will capture this extremely significant historical moment.

All the cameras were pointed at them, and all the focus was on one person: Hu Xiaoxiao.

Zhao Yanhong moved as close to Hu Xiaoxiao as possible, displaying the most beautiful smile she had ever practiced, and using her most elegant posture as if she wanted to push Hu Xiaoxiao out of the spotlight.

Hu Xiaoxiao generously put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Come on, little cutie, this way we'll be closer."

Zhao Yanhong practiced in front of the camera countless times, and she almost couldn't maintain her perfect smile.

Lin Qianyou and Zhu Wanwen also moved closer to Hu Xiaoxiao, trying to compress the frame so that all the media could capture this family photo.

The reporters were snapping photos with astonishing speed, all excitedly recording this historic moment.

At that moment, they had no idea that this year's Miss Hong Kong pageant finals would become the most successful and exciting Miss Hong Kong pageant finals in history.

There was no one like him after that.

Furthermore, the four women in the video went through very different lives, often becoming a hot topic of discussion on various gossip programs.

After the grand finale concluded perfectly, the audience left, and the television screens switched to commercials.

Hu Xiaoxiao returned backstage, removed her makeup, and went to the dressing room to change into a little dress. She was going to attend a celebration banquet later.

As soon as the door to the changing room closed, a number of beauties entered.

After the competition, they relaxed and discussed their future plans.

"I came to participate in the Miss Baogang pageant because I want to act and become a star. I want to sign with Baogang TV, but I don't know if the personnel department will accept me."

Another contestant comforted her, saying, "As long as we finalists can endure the hardship, are willing to learn, and are quick-witted, we still have a great chance of getting a contract."

"Yes, in previous years, some contestants who didn't make it to the finals have successfully signed contracts. However, the resources they receive are very limited, similar to the treatment of actors recruited by the TV station, starting from bit parts and minor supporting roles. But as long as they are willing to persevere and learn, quite a few of them eventually succeed."

"I really envy those who got a ranking. All four of them could get a contract if they wanted to."

"That's true, but even if you sign a contract, the resources the top three will receive will be different. The champion basically doesn't have to worry about resources, as long as they are willing to listen to instructions. As for the runner-up and third place, they will receive far fewer resources. After all, there are many famous young actresses at the TV station, and everyone is competing fiercely for them."

"Becoming famous depends on fate. Even if you are the champion, if you don't seize the opportunity, you will eventually be eliminated. Every year there are champions and newcomers. You only hear the laughter of the newcomers, but you never hear the cries of the old ones. Look at the Miss Hong Kong winners from the past few years. Several of them signed with TV stations, but they still didn't make a splash and have faded into obscurity."

After Hu Xiaoxiao changed her clothes, she was about to go out when she overheard several beauties discussing the type of contract they were going to sign.

“The management contracts of Baogang TV are too restrictive. Once you sign them, it’s like you’re selling yourself to the company. You have to get the company’s approval for everything you do, and you’re not allowed to take on private jobs. You have no freedom at all.”

"But with a management contract, I have a fixed salary every month, so I don't have to worry about not having enough to eat when I'm not filming."

"You're overthinking it. The monthly salary is very low, barely enough to eat, not even enough to buy a new piece of clothing. To earn more money, you need to film more dramas and get paid more, but whether you can get a role or appear on a show depends entirely on the company's arrangements."

"Do you want to sign another type of contract? The most flexible one is the per-episode contract. Besides filming a certain number of dramas for the TV station each year, you can allocate your time freely. You can take on private jobs, and it won't affect your ability to act in dramas for other entertainment companies."

"What a joke! You haven't even entered the industry yet, and you already want to sign a per-episode contract? You're dreaming! Don't you even know what kind of people can sign per-episode contracts? They're either former top brothers or sisters, or rich kids with connections and backgrounds."

You should focus on making a name for yourself at the TV station before even thinking about a per-episode contract. Otherwise, HR will just tell you to get lost. Even champion Hu Xiaoxiao isn't qualified to negotiate per-episode contracts with TV stations, let alone you.”