The curtain of the question-and-answer session fell amid applause from the audience. Almost everyone was extremely surprised and satisfied with Liu Rumeng's performance.
After this segment ended, the scores of the Miss Hong Kong contestants’ families were immediately updated.
The host held up a card and announced the latest standings in a vigorous voice:
"Ms. Liu Rumeng, total score: 85.6 points!
Miss Zhu Lingling, seventy-six point three!
Miss Lu Ruirong, seventy-one points!
..."
The rankings were clearly projected on the big screen on site, with Liu Rumeng's name at the top of the list, more than nine points ahead of Zhu Lingling.
Lv Ruirong came in third, and this result seemed natural to everyone.
In Liu Rumeng's defense just now, she had a clear understanding of all the questions, and her knowledge of the place names and history of Hong Kong Island convinced everyone present.
Before this, who could have imagined that Liu Rumeng, a northern girl from mainland China who had just arrived in Hong Kong, could have such a thorough understanding of Hong Kong's history?
It can be said that Liu Rumeng’s performance was like a slap in the face of these local Miss Hong Kong candidates.
In particular, her composure and wisdom, like an invisible ruler, measured the depth of her knowledge and her quick wit. The unconcealable admiration in Professor Li's eyes was the most authoritative endorsement of her outstanding performance.
“Wow—”
The applause from the audience broke out again, mixed with undisguised admiration from the audience.
"Incredible! She's both talented and beautiful!"
"How tricky was that question? Her answer was well-reasoned and well-reasoned. You could tell she was quite knowledgeable."
"This is what a true Miss Hong Kong should look like! What's the point of just being pretty? It's the inner qualities that are most important!"
In front of the TV, thousands of households' viewers' favorability towards Liu Rumeng has skyrocketed.
Because most of the Miss Hong Kong winners in previous years were famous only for their beautiful appearance, and ended up making a lot of jokes in their subsequent performances, so Liu Rumeng's performance of being knowledgeable and having a good memory naturally won the favor of all the audience.
Her performance indeed overturned many people's stereotype that "beauty pageants are just about looks."
In the living room of the Guo family villa, the glowing blue light reflected excited faces.
"See?! I told you Meng Meng is fine!"
Guo Zhiqiang patted the armrest of the sofa, his face flushed. He was quite satisfied with his niece's performance.
Mr. Guo also laughed cheerfully, and the worried look on his face just now was gone.
"No wonder my cousin was leaving early and coming back late, carrying so many big books!"
Guo Jingzhu suddenly realized something and exclaimed, "Those books are as thick as bricks. If I were to read them, I wouldn't be able to finish even one in a year. But my cousin can quickly devour them one by one. It turns out she's been concentrating on this big move!"
"I was curious at the time, so I secretly flipped through it. It was filled with densely packed notes about the economy, people's livelihoods, and local customs..."
Guo Jingan also recalled and gained a new understanding of his cousin Liu Rumeng's ruthlessness and determination.
At this moment, under her dazzling light, the younger generations of the Guo family had only admiration in their eyes.
Liu Rumeng's mother Guo Linxian sat quietly in a seat behind her, looking at her daughter's figure on the screen, and the comfort in her heart was like a warm current.
She knew best how her daughter had acquired knowledge and prepared for these things during the months she had been in Hong Kong Island.
The glory she now has on screen is indeed earned by her daughter through her own hard work.
The host announced the next segment: "Next, it will be the final segment that will determine who will win the championship tonight - the public welfare vision statement!"
He raised his voice, trying to ignite the audience's anticipation.
"The judges' question is: If you win the Miss Hong Kong title, how do you plan to use your fame and influence to promote public welfare in Hong Kong Island?"
"Each contestant will have half an hour to prepare their speeches. The order of their speeches will be in reverse order of their current ranking, and each contestant will be limited to five minutes."
"Now, please enjoy the wonderful halftime show!"
Brilliant lights flickered, melodious music flowed. Skirts fluttered on the stage, and a meticulously choreographed song and dance performance began. The audience relaxed for a moment, admiring the graceful movements.
But the heated conversation off the court did not stop.
"Nine points... That's quite a big gap. Sigh! It's such a shame for Zhu Lingling this year."
A well-dressed middle-aged man whispered to his companion, his tone full of regret.
"Yes! If Liu Rumeng hadn't suddenly appeared, with her appearance, temperament, and conversational skills, she would have been a sure winner. Look at that perfect smile and her steady stage presence. What a pity..."
"That's what's destined to happen. Miss Liu is not only stunningly beautiful, but also possesses rare wisdom and background. She's simply overwhelming. Miss Zhu deserved her loss."
Another lady in luxurious clothes interjected, her eyes still following the dancers on the stage, but her comments were extremely clear.
The guests present were all upper-class people with considerable status in Hong Kong Island. Many of them had participated in the Miss Hong Kong finals more than once.
So they knew very well in their hearts that with Zhu Lingling's appearance and talent, she would have been a favorite to win the title in previous years. It was a pity that this time, she met the more outstanding Liu Rumeng. The slight gap between her and Liu Rumeng made her miss the first place of Miss Hong Kong.
In the hundreds of ordinary families watching TV, the casual conversations while enjoying the program are straight to the point.
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