Especially during the climax, her breath was long and steady, her voice delicate and soft, like a lover’s sigh, lingering and affectionate, making people deeply intoxicated. As the song ended, everyone was immersed in the sad atmosphere. After a while, applause began sparsely and gradually grew, eventually filling the entire venue.
The three judges praised Wei Qinghuan’s performance. “This is the most perfect performance I’ve seen so far,” one judge said. “Fantastic! You’ve completely expressed the emotions in the song. I’m already moved to tears!” another judge said, wiping his eyes. “If you were a blazing sun before, today you’re like a pure moon. Not flashy, but gentle and pure, the brightest light in the darkness. Qinghuan, you’ve broken through yourself on this stage, and it truly surprises me…”
While Xie Xueyi was still rambling, Lin Xiaoman was preparing to leave the dressing room. She adjusted her emotions, ready to go on stage. In the corridor, Lin Xiaoman encountered Ning Yumu. After yesterday’s video incident, she had been quite well-behaved. But now she looked like she was up to something, smiling with ill intent: “Xiaoman, do your best.”
Lin Xiaoman continued walking without looking sideways.
As they passed each other, Ning Yumu said in a low voice: “After all, this is your last performance.”
Lin Xiaoman was unfazed and strode away. She arrived backstage, and the host had already finished introducing her.
The stage went dark, and Lin Xiaoman stood in the center, immediately entering her state.
As the melancholic prelude began, a spotlight illuminated her. Lin Xiaoman stood alone on the empty stage, wearing a red cheongsam, looking sorrowful.
Even before singing, she already evoked sadness.
When she began singing, she started moving. In her soft and delicate voice, people seemed to see how a beautiful woman in the Republican era navigated between multiple men, climbing the social ladder to become a socialite. Then, wandering through the fires of war, she transformed and became a legendary figure.
The song told the story of a legendary woman, and Lin Xiaoman became this woman, allowing people to witness her life’s ups and downs. Though her singing couldn’t bring the song to its ultimate potential, her beautiful, sad dance moves and exquisite acting made her imperfect vocals more authentic and touching.
