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Chapter 441 Vivian Chow's Public Confession
Anita Mui was a little embarrassed because "First Love" was a song by Vivian Chow, and it was her signature song. Singing this song in front of her seemed like showing off her skills in front of Guan Yu.

Vivian Chow didn't care about any of that; instead, she became quite gossipy.

"Is your current boyfriend your first love?" Amin asked, not even knowing whether Anita Mui had a boyfriend at the moment.

“First love never lasts.” Anita Mui shook her head. Seeing that Deric Wan had already perked up his ears, she pulled Ah Min aside and began to tell her story about her first love.

"What!" Zhou Huimin was shocked. Ah Mei was actually with her first love, and that man was a policeman. How could he do that!

But then I thought about it again, and sure enough, menstruation and first love seem to have made a pact.

"My first love feels so far away now," Anita Mui remarked at the age of 19.

According to Ah Mei, she and her boyfriend had a very good relationship back then, and they were even at the point of discussing marriage, since in Hong Kong, you can get married at the age of 16.

"And you, who was your first love? The one who wrote songs for you?" Anita Mui began to retaliate.

Zhou Huimin covered her face and said, "You'll find out soon enough."

"Oh, he seems to be a judge today. Is he going to make a public confession?" Anita Mui suddenly felt that it didn't matter whether she sang or not. It was worth it to be able to watch the show today.

The judges had not yet appeared, but the audience members were gradually taking their seats.

This was the first time Lao Wei and Xu Shufen had been to Lee Theatre. Although they had been in Hong Kong for more than half a year, they had never been to such a decadent place before and were not very interested. They would rather have something good to eat.

They had internal tickets, so their seats were quite close to the front; it felt like their son could hear them if they shouted.

The three young men next to them were also TVB insiders; their names were Ng Chun-yu, Leung Chiu-wai, and Chow Sing-chi.

Since making his grand ambition last year, Stephen Chow has been working hard to get into TVB's training class. Later, he actually took the exam and even dragged along the reluctant Leung Chiu-wai. In the end, Leung Chiu-wai passed the exam, but he failed. Ng Chun-yu was Leung Chiu-wai's classmate.

Fortunately, Stephen Chow had a neighbor named Jaime Chik, who was the emcee on stage at this moment. She was a student from the previous class. When she heard that Stephen Chow had not passed the exam, she told him that the training class had opened a night class this year, which was a bit like Wei Ming's correspondence course. In short, it was not so authentic, but at least it helped him get into TVB and play a few minor roles.

Of course, he can't compare to his good brother Leung Chiu-wai, who landed a leading role right after entering the training class. He played the third male lead in "The Prodigal Son," while the male lead was Felix Wong and the second male lead was Kent Tong. Tsk tsk tsk, I'm so envious.

Ah Xing was lamenting how different people's fates are when the judges began to appear. This time, the lineup was even stronger, with a total of eight judges. In addition to Jenny Tseng and Frances Yip, there were James Wong, Joseph Koo, Teddy Robin, Lai Siu Tin, Wei Ming, and Cheung Kwok-yung. Each of them could give the contestants a score from 0 to 10.

Wei Jiefang patted Xu Shufen and said, "He's here! Your son is very handsome. It's a pity that Amin and Xiaohong didn't come."

Upon hearing this Mandarin, Zhou Xingchi looked at Old Wei, wondering if this man was Wei Ming's father.
Thinking of this, Ah Xing immediately transformed into a model citizen and handed the uncle the cola he had prepared earlier: "Uncle, are you thirsty?"

"What? I brought my own water." Old Wei didn't appreciate it at all. There's no reason for such kindness; he must have ulterior motives.

Liang Chaowei asked in surprise, "You know him?"

Stephen Chow: "I don't know him. I just felt that this old man had an extraordinary temperament, a dignified bearing, and the appearance of a noble person, so I couldn't help but want to get closer to him."

Leung Chiu-wai gave a disgusted look and said, "Sing, you're so disgusting."

Wei Jiefang unconsciously straightened his back, smoothed his hair, handed the thermos to his wife, and took the cola from Stephen Chow: "Since you have such good taste, I'll gladly accept this drink."

Stephen Chow chuckled and said nothing more, because the competition had officially begun.

The emcee first introduced the eight judges, and the camera moved over them one by one. Wong Jim and Jenny Tseng were in the middle, Wei Ming was next to Jenny Tseng, and next to him was Lai Siu Tin.

Many audience members were surprised and delighted when they heard Wei Ming's name. It seemed like this was Wei Ming's first time participating in a TVB television program recording. Did this mean he didn't plan to return to mainland China in the future?
When the emcee, Choi Fung-wah, asked Wei Ming if he came to Hong Kong specifically for the New Talent Singer Competition, Wei Ming replied, "I came to Hong Kong mainly to visit my family. My parents both work here. Also, I came to film a short film and try my hand at directing."

The judges and audience were all surprised. A director? He really wants to develop his career in Hong Kong. Everyone knows that Hong Kong is the Hollywood of the East.

The question wasn't explored in great depth. The emcee then asked the other judges a few more questions, including whether Wong Jim, who had been a judge throughout the process, had any favorite contestants.

"Yes, but I won't say. I think it's fairer to the other contestants. Besides, even if I'm optimistic about her, if she messes up this round, she'll still get a low score."

"Young Master Rong, what kind of performance would you like to see?" asked another emcee, Jaime Chik.

Zhang Guorong: "I hope to see some performances that involve singing and dancing, and are more cheerful and passionate."

Now "singing and dancing" has become his label. Even though he is actually a quiet person, he has to go all the way down this path for the sake of his image. After "Melinda", he has been studying dance diligently and has achieved considerable success.

After the interaction with the judges, the competition officially began. At this point, there were no pre- or post-interviews for the contestants; they went straight to the point.

Numbers one through thirty will perform on stage in turn, and the judges will score them. The average scores will be calculated and the top fifteen will advance to the finals.

The first contestant was a woman, of average appearance, with a somewhat Southeast Asian look, but with a good voice. Wei Ming gave her an 8.

He thought he had given a high score, but everyone else gave him 9 or 10, making it seem like he had very strict standards.

What Wei Ming didn't know was that this girl named Wei Qishan was the cousin of the famous Hong Kong singer Teresa Carpio, and both of their fathers were Filipinos.

Teresa Carpio developed her career in the Japanese music scene in her early years. Although she has not been officially in the Hong Kong music scene for long, her family is a musical family in Hong Kong.

Her father was known as the "King of Drums" in Hong Kong. He had formed a band and collaborated with many musicians. Zhang Guorong even learned to play drums from him.

Wong Jim also praised Teresa Carpio: "Among Hong Kong female singers, if we really talk about singing skills, I believe few can match Teresa Carpio."

Even Amin backstage was cheering for Wei Qishan. She hadn't seen her during the preliminary rounds, but they met again in the semi-finals. Speaking of which, Wei Qishan was her senior. The two had met at Teacher Dai Sicong's house and had both studied vocal music with him.

After Wei Qishan stepped off the stage, she knew she was in the running when she heard her score, and in fact, she was in the running; in the original timeline, she was the runner-up.

When it came to the second contestant, the other judges seemed to be using stricter scoring criteria. Wei Ming gave him a score of seven, which wasn't even the lowest possible score, meaning this contestant was likely to be eliminated.

With 30 people, each having 5 minutes, that's 150 minutes, which is definitely overtime for a show. So, apart from singing, there are basically no other segments, and some contestants' performances may have to be cut.

Soon, they reached the tenth person, and finally, Wei Ming recognized someone: Wen Zhaolun.

This guy later became very popular at TVB and caught the wave of importing Hong Kong TV dramas to the mainland. His dramas such as "Looking Back in Anger" and "The Greed of Man" caused a sensation in the mainland, and there were also popular songs. The 90s were the time when he was most popular, so it is reasonable that he was the big Hong Kong star invited to open the new store in Shanghai in "Blossoms".

Right now he's just a young middle school student, kind of handsome, and has some singing talent. He's participated in some small competitions before and won some awards.

Wei Ming ultimately gave him eight points, which was a pretty good score.

However, seeing the results of the other contestants, Deric Wan was frustrated. His score seemed to be in the middle range, and in the end, only half of the 30 contestants would advance. He was in a very dangerous situation!

With the competition one-third complete, the first major highlight was actually the first contestant, Wei Qishan. After considering all factors, Wei Ming believed that she was the most capable among the top ten contestants.

The program needs to be well-structured, avoiding a top-heavy or unbalanced approach. It needs to engage the audience throughout, especially since the middle period is the prime time for viewership. Therefore, a major highlight is needed next.

"The 12th contestant will be singing 'A Rare Lover,' please welcome Vivian Chow."

Upon hearing this, Wei Ming smiled slightly, thinking, "Just as I thought."

He had already observed the audience beforehand and saw Lao Wei and his wife, along with Zhou Xingchi and his two companions.

So what about Amin and Xiaohong?

not coming?

Something is wrong, very wrong!
Wei Ming had already considered this possibility then, so Amin, you're going to participate!
Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, she still participated in the New Talent Singer Competition, only a few years earlier, and even passed the first round.

So, can she overcome this hurdle herself?
When Lao Wei and Xu Shufen heard Amin's name, they assumed it was something she and her son had planned, and they were so happy they almost stood up and applauded. Many audience members also recognized the name: wasn't that the singer of "First Love," the heiress of Holiland, and the goddess of first love, Zhou Huimin?
Her songs "A Girl's Prayer" and "Pairs" are also very beautiful!
Is it her? Or is it just someone with the same name?
When Vivian Chow walked onto the stage with the microphone, the young audience members who recognized her immediately knew it was her. She was so beautiful. Although her outfit wasn't as extravagant as the previous contestants, she truly looked like a princess.

Some of Vivian Chow's immature fans even shouted slogans like "Vivian, I love you!"

Zhou Huimin remained unmoved, her eyes fixed on Wei Ming in the judges' panel, as did the TVB cameras.

"Like the first awakening of early spring, urging my heart that it can no longer wait, for those years to unfold with tender affection..."

From the very first line, you can see the difference between Vivian Chow and the other contestants. Many of the previous singers seemed to be eager to show off, like, "Look how much I can sing, look how dazzling I am."

Several of them sang in a high key, barely managing to get through it.

Amin spoke softly and smoothly, but her beautiful voice, the emotions in her singing, and her overall presence drew everyone's attention to her, making it impossible to look away.

Her gaze was fixed on Wei Ming and she couldn't look away.

This is a song she sang to express her love for Amin. If it weren't for this song, she would most likely have sung "First Love," but at this moment, "A Rare Lover" is more fitting.

This song itself is a winner of both the Top Ten Jade Solid Gold Songs and the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs, a time-tested classic masterpiece.

"Sweetly running with my lover in the wind, shouting loudly that my life has been worthwhile because of your love..."

Hearing this, Huang Zhan glanced at Wei Ming. This kid is really going all out to pick up girls. He can even write such good lyrics. If I were a woman, I would probably fall for him on the spot.

At this moment, Wong Jim had to admit that when it came to writing love songs, he was probably not as good as Wei Ming. Maybe it was because he was getting old and his emotions weren't as intense anymore.

The biggest surprise for the audience was this song. The previous dozen or so singers all sang old songs, classics that had been listened to dozens or even hundreds of times. They were good, but after listening to them too many times, they would get a little tiresome.

Vivian Chow brought a brand new song, "It's Rare to Find a Lover," giving the audience a fresh experience that was particularly refreshing and soothing.

The key point is that she sang so well. Looking into her clear and affectionate eyes, many men in the audience thought she was singing for them.

Wei Ming, the person in question, could now understand perfectly well what Amin felt for him.

Although I am about to leave, leaving is only for a better reunion next time.

Amin, wait for me!
When Vivian Chow's performance ended, the audience erupted in the loudest applause since the recording began, almost lifting the roof off the Lee Theatre.

This isn't an explosive, high-energy song, but the performance by the enigmatic goddess of first love, Vivian Chow, brought the atmosphere to its peak.

Backstage, TVB executives slammed their fists on the table in ecstasy. "Great! Great! Capital Artists has struck gold!"

Next came the scoring segment. Apart from Wei Ming and Gu Jiahui giving 9 points, everyone else gave 10 points.

Then something funny happened. Wong Jim snatched Hui Gor's sign and made him change it to 10 points, saying, "Such a good performance and you only gave it nine points? Do you even have any conscience?"

In the end, Gu Jiahui smiled helplessly and changed to a ten-point hand; only Wei Ming was acting like a scoundrel.

于是就成了7个10和1个9，平均一下是目前的全场最高分9.875分。

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again, this time for Wong Jim who knew how to create a buzz. Of course, some viewers who were not familiar with the relationship between Wei Ming and Zhou Huimin looked down on him, saying that he only gave his goddess a 9 out of 10. Humph, once my goddess becomes famous, you won't even be able to get on her good side.

Until Anita Mui's performance on the 25th, Vivian Chow had the highest score, and very few people even averaged over 9 points.

Anita Mui's performance of "First Love" was also the first time a singer had performed a song by Vivian Chow in this competition. Many of Wei Ming's works had been performed by different contestants before, but this was the first time "First Love" had been performed.

It must be said that Anita Mui's "First Love" is not as cheerful, lighthearted, and sweet as Vivian Chow's, but it has its own unique and passionate charm, making it a special kind of enjoyable to listen to.

Unfortunately, Vivian Chow appeared before her. When they heard "First Love," not only the audience but also several judges started thinking about Vivian Chow and couldn't help but compare them.

So even though Anita Mui's score wasn't low, and Wei Ming even gave her a second nine points, she clearly couldn't surpass Vivian Chow, and was even inferior to Wai Yee-shan, but her advancement was guaranteed.

Anita Mui was the biggest highlight in the latter part of the show. Firstly, her stage presence and performance were outstanding. Secondly, she sang "First Love," a song by fellow contestant Vivian Chow.

The final 30 contestants were invited to the stage to announce the final results. Vivian Chow, Wai Kei-shan, and Anita Mui advanced to the finals with the top three scores, with Vivian Chow leading by a large margin.

Deric Wan unfortunately finished in 16th place and was eliminated.

The two emcees, not wanting to waste any last bit of time, went to Zhou Huimin's side.

"Vivian, what did you think of Anita Mui's rendition of 'First Love' just now?"

Vivian Chow praised, "It's very good. She told me about her first love, so I understand why she would perform in this style. It's very Anita Mui."

Wow, it seems you two have a good relationship.

Vivian Chow put her arm around Anita Mui and said, "Of course."

Anita Mui was somewhat grateful for the praise from Vivian Chow, and it seemed that after being associated with a big star, she also became more noticeable.

However, Vivian Chow then added, "I also want to say that I have never participated in a formal singing competition before, so I came out of curiosity to try my abilities, but I will not participate in the finals. Thank you everyone."

"Ah, this?" Qi Meizhen was a little stunned. Amin, are you serious?

Wen Zhaolun was also taken aback. So, does that mean he, ranked 16th, can advance?
Cai Fenghua, being more experienced, smiled and said, "Vivian, you don't need to rush to make a decision. You can think about it more after you step off the stage. That's all for tonight's program. Please tune in to TVB next week at the same time to watch the final battle of the first New Talent Singer Competition. We will be broadcasting the entire event live!"

This episode will be edited and aired tomorrow night.

Wei Ming could understand, after all, Amin only wanted to sing a song for herself on a formal occasion, winning the championship was not her original intention, and the biggest reward after winning the championship was signing with Huaxing.

If she wanted to sign a contract, PolyGram, Capital Artists, and even European and American record companies would be eager to sign her and release her albums.

Anita Mui watched in a daze as Vivian Chow was asked to leave by TVB executives. Whether she continued to participate in the competition might determine whether she could win the championship.

The chance to win the championship is precious to her, but she also wants to win fair and square.

Wei Ming also came backstage, where he saw Zhou Huimin, Li Xiaotian, Chen Shufen, and Fang Yihua. He didn't expect that Aunt Liu would also come. It seems that she really values ​​this competition.

With her seasoned television background, Fang Yihua knew this episode was bound to be a hit. Just the fact that her first love goddess, Zhou Huimin, released a new song and made a heartfelt confession to the talented Wei Ming on stage was enough.

They just took a lot of close-up shots of the two of them. Although they weren't talking, it was a confession of love! That's what Aunt Liu said!
Moreover, she hopes this buzz can continue; she even hopes Wei Ming can stay in Hong Kong for another week and participate in the finals.

But Wei Ming wasn't going to indulge her. He had to hurry back to report and prepare for the new movie shoot. He wasn't going to play games with her.

Therefore, Mona Fong could only approach the naive Vivian Chow, hoping she would continue to participate in the next stage of the competition: "Only in this way can you live up to the expectations of your fans."

"Don't worry, I'll still sing in the future, and I won't let them down." Amin wasn't interested in her at all.

Wei Ming interjected, "Ms. Fang, Amin and I are planning to go out for a meal. Let her think it over herself."

Fang Yihua frowned: "Then, then you should try to persuade her!"

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(End of this chapter)