[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2223682,4066,"Chapter 19: Champion","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>The host held the microphone, his voice resonant: \"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the finals night! After fierce competition, tonight we will witness the birth of the champion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience below, while camera flashes popped continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let us invite our three finalists to the stage!\" the host introduced one by one: \"Li Keqin! Zhou Huimin! Wu Xiangqian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three contestants walked out sequentially from both sides of the stage, bowing to the audience. Zhou Huimin wore a long white dress, while Xiang Qian was clad in black martial arts attire, forming a striking contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, we are honored to have three heavyweight judges.\" The host turned toward the judges' panel. \"First, the godfather of the music scene, Mr. Huang Zhan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhan stood up and waved in greeting: \"Good evening, everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next is the Cantopop god, Mr. Xu Guanjie!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Guanjie nodded with a smile: \"I look forward to tonight's performances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, the eternally unparalleled Mr. Zhang Guorong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guorong rose gracefully and waved to the audience: \"I hope to see wonderful performances tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, please welcome Li Keqin and Mr. Xu Guanjie to perform 'Walking the Road of Life'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the music began, Li Keqin and Xu Guanjie stood side by side. Their coordination was seamless; Xu Guanjie's steadiness and Li Keqin's youthful vigor complemented each other perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though the road beside you is long, I am not weary...\" Li Keqin sang with deep emotion, while Xu Guanjie occasionally exchanged glances with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the performance, Huang Zhan commented: \"95 points! A perfect inheritance; Li Keqin has interpreted this song with his own style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Guanjie patted Li Keqin on the shoulder: \"The younger generation is formidable; your progress is immense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, please enjoy 'Silence is Golden' brought to you by Zhou Huimin and Mr. Zhang Guorong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guorong gallantly took Zhou Huimin's hand and led her onto the stage. Zhou Huimin took a deep breath and began to sing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The night wind is biting; looking back alone at past events and dust...\" Her voice was clear yet filled with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guorong joined in for the chorus at the perfect moment; their harmony was particularly moving. When the performance ended, enthusiastic applause rang out from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhan praised: \"93 points! Ah Min, your performance is becoming more and more mature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guorong patted the back of Zhou Huimin's hand: \"Much improved compared to last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, please welcome Wu Xiangqian and his guest singer, Cheng Long, to perform 'Huo Yuanjia'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire venue buzzed with shock, and murmurs spread through the audience seats. The lights dimmed, and suddenly, a surge of intense drumbeats rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huo! Huo! Huo! Huo! Huo! Huo! Huo!\" Cheng Long flipped onto the stage, with Xiang Qian following closely behind. Both wore black martial arts uniforms, exuding an imposing aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's lead vocals were powerful and sonorous: \"In the small town, the years flow away...\" while Cheng Long performed martial arts beside him, every movement precisely timed to the beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Singing into the climax, Cheng Long took the microphone: \"All martial arts under heaven originate from Shaolin!\" He immediately executed a beautiful spinning kick, sending the entire crowd into a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the performance, all three judges stood up simultaneously to applaud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhan said excitedly: \"98 points! This is what stage art is called! A perfect combination of music and martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Guanjie shook his head and sighed: \"I never expected Ah Long's stage presence to be so strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Guorong smiled and said: \"Xiang Qian, you always manage to bring us surprises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host announced: \"After unanimous deliberation by the judges, the champion of this year's 'New Talent Singing Competition' is—Wu Xiangqian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst dancing confetti, Xiang Qian accepted the trophy, his voice slightly choked with emotion: \"Thank you to everyone who has supported me; I especially want to thank Big Brother Cheng Long...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long laughed heartily nearby, slapping him hard on the back: \"Well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the backstage lounge, Cheng Long put his arm around Xiang Qian's shoulders: \"Little brother, I am increasingly optimistic about you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian hurriedly bowed: \"It is all because Big Brother led the way; your martial arts performance was magnificent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long lowered his voice: \"Truthfully, are you interested in making movies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian replied to Cheng Long: \"Yes, Big Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long laughed heartily: \"Here, this is my private contact information.\" Saying this, he handed over a business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin ran over: \"Qian-zai! Congratulations on winning the championship!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian hugged her tightly: \"Half of this merit belongs to you; I couldn't have done it without your support during this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin shyly lowered her head: \"What are you talking about...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long teased from the side: \"Young people are so sweet! Alright, I won't disturb you two; remember to contact me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three exchanged smiles; in the night, the story belonging to them had just begun.\u003C\u002Fp>",825,"2026-06-17T20:24:38.058Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","e1d1eda088f2249dd46d184c71d0df0be55cb491489a5db06d000fb104c096d7","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-20","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-18",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]