Chinese entertainment, from radio love songs to superstars

Chapter 189: The sunset is beautiful, but it is almost dusk
Amid the cheers of the audience, Anita Mui appeared on a lift wearing a red dress. The dazzling red color seemed like the burning flame in her life, warm and brilliant.

The two opening songs have special meanings to her. One is "Drunk in Dreams" which was released after she finished filming "Rouge". The retro style of the song perfectly matches the role of Ruhua, and it has left a deep impression of her classical and dignified temperament in people's hearts. The other song "That's How It Is" is a classic track from the best album of the same name. Its lyrics "Will tomorrow be brilliant or bleak?" are just like her true portrayal at this moment, full of uncertainty and emotion about the future.

After singing two songs, Anita Mui was a little tired, but she still smiled and said to the audience below: "Are you extremely excited, as I am? When I was waiting backstage, I was already shouting in my heart that it should start quickly." Her words were full of love for the stage and anticipation for the audience.

Then, she introduced: "Today's first guest is my good friend and also my teacher, because he likes to teach others how to be a good person. I think you all know who I am talking about. Give some applause, Zhang Xueyou!"

The guests coming on stage was undoubtedly to relieve Anita Mui's pressure. Although it was called a chorus, in fact it was the guests who sang most of the time while Anita Mui rested on the side. This also reflected her friends' love and support for her.

"My friend, I bless you forever, my friend, I bless you forever..."

Zhang Xueyou sang "Blessing", which had a melodious and warm song. Zhang Xueyou conveyed this blessing to Anita Mui and every audience member present with his soulful singing.

After the song was finished, Zhang Xueyou left the stage amid the audience's applause.

Then, Anita Mui talked about tonight's performance, which was the eighth and final one.

She said with reluctance: "I really can't bear to leave everyone."

When the audience heard this, they all started to shout, "Add more show!"

Mei Yanfang smiled and said firmly, "Adding more sessions is impossible."

Before these eight concerts, many people were worried that her health would not be able to sustain, and some even thought that she might not be able to hold the concerts.

However, Anita Mui relied on her tenacious perseverance to finally overcome numerous difficulties and held eight consecutive shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum, giving herself a satisfactory answer with practical actions.

Then, she said with emotion: "As long as you have confidence, nothing is difficult."

Perhaps because she was too sad, or perhaps because she was afraid that she would burst into tears if she continued, she quickly changed the topic to her clothes and playfully asked the audience below: "Is it beautiful?"

The audience responded in unison: "Beautiful!"

She then jokingly said, "I'm asking if the stage design is beautiful."

There was another burst of cheerful laughter from the audience.

In a relaxed atmosphere, Anita Mui brought four songs to the audience, including "Hold the Person in Front of You Tightly", "My Darling", "When", and "Li Xianglan". She told different stories and emotions with her moving voice, and every note seemed to touch people's heartstrings.

After the singing, fans presented flowers to express their love and respect for Anita Mui.

Anita Mui bent down to receive the flowers. At this time, she had already gone to the backstage, changed into light clothes and went on stage again.

However, she was suffering from illness and it was very difficult for her to squat down and receive the flowers. Seeing this, her assistant hurried to the stage to help.

Even so, Anita Mui remained as funny as ever, saying to one fan: "This bouquet of flowers is so big, will you propose to me?"

The humorous words caused laughter at the scene.

After taking the flowers, she walked back to the center of the stage and said, "It's time to invite our guest again. How should I put it? Count on your fingers. I won't talk about age. She is my sister. She is also the most beautiful actress among the new actors I know. I won't mention her name yet. Just listen and see for yourself which one she is, okay."

As the music sounded, "I forgot how long it has been since I heard you tell me your favorite story..." Gao Yuanyuan slowly walked down the stairs.

She sang Shen Lang's "Fairy Tale", which is very popular in Hong Kong.

Gao Yuanyuan is not a professional singer and was not originally on the performance list. She was added at the request of Anita Mui.

In order to give the best performance, even though she was already familiar with the song, she still practiced hard with Shen Lang for three days.

Her participation also added a different color to the concert.

After Gao Yuanyuan left the stage, the concert continued with Anita Mui's singing.

She also sang three songs: "Heart Debt", "The 40th Night" and "Summer Lovers".

With her unique voice, Anita Mui performed every song touchingly, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the world of music and feel her charm and emotion.

After singing, she went backstage to take a short rest. When she came back, she had changed into a performance outfit that made her look very girlish. It was as if time had gone back and people could see her youthful appearance.

She smiled and said, "Okay, let me introduce this friend next. If I use age as the reference, it doesn't seem quite appropriate. I'm a stingy person and rarely spend money on records. But I usually spend money on his records, so he is very important to me. I'd better not tell you who he is, let's talk about music first."

"I've been looking for a lover in this world, and when I've found one I just want to be with him/her. However, after half a lifetime together, I'm regretting it now..." The person who came up from the audience was George Lam, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand. His appearance heated up the atmosphere again.

As a senior, George Lam talked a lot with Anita Mui, ranging from music to life.

Afterwards, Anita Mui sang a Mandarin song "Dear Lover" for her fans. With the help of the staff, she walked off the stage and shook hands with the audience. Warmth and emotion filled the air.

After walking around and returning to the stage, she first sang "The Price of Love" and "I Do" solo, interpreting the complexity and firmness of love with her soulful voice.

Then, she sang a series of songs including "Like a Dream", "This Life and This World", and "Deeply in Love with You", interweaving different melodies together to show her rich musical expression.

Back on the sidelines, Anita Mui changed into a cheongsam, looking elegant and dignified.

She sang two songs in a row, "Walking Alone" and "Rouge Button". Her voice seemed to carry the accumulation of years and stories, which made people intoxicated.

Every time she changes her clothes and every song she sings, it seems like she is telling the story of her life journey, allowing the audience to feel her charm and tenacity.

"Okay, this person who is about to come on stage often appears in my concerts. Needless to say, you all know who she is." Anita Mui smiled and turned to look at the door at the top of the stairs. Her eyes were full of anticipation and joy. She said loudly, "Please welcome, Zhang Guorong!"

"Aunt Mei!"

"elder brother!"

As soon as she finished speaking, shouts rose up in the venue.

Zhang Guorong and Anita Mui have a very good relationship.

Zhang Guorong once said that he was willing to tell her all the secrets because he completely trusted her. This deep friendship is particularly precious in the entertainment industry.

However, they didn't sing directly, but chatted for a while.

When talking about SARS, it was a difficult time; when talking about several friends who passed away, my heart is full of nostalgia and emotion; when talking about the setbacks I am facing, I am still full of determination and courage...

At the end of the conversation, Anita Mui only had the simplest and most powerful words to say: "I will continue to fight!"

"Do you want to kiss me and make me so beautiful that I can overthrow the whole country?"

After that, they sang "The Most Beautiful Woman" together, and as soon as they opened their mouths, they amazed the whole audience.

Their singing seems to have magic, making people immersed in it.

Their unique voices and perfect coordination also demonstrated their outstanding musical talents.

The following song, "It Seems Like an Old Friend Coming", is dedicated to all the fans inside and outside the Hong Kong Coliseum.

Anita Mui said affectionately that every fan is her friend.

After the song, she joked with her fans: "There is one more song. If I don't sing it, you will definitely have to refund your tickets."

This remark caused laughter from the audience.

And this song is "Like Water Flowing Time", which carries traces of time and memories, making people feel deeply moved.

Anita Mui used her singing to tell stories of life and touch the softest part of everyone's heart.

At this point, the concert came to an end.

For those who have watched the first seven games, they all know that this is the most tear-jerking scene of the whole show.

A melodious "Wedding March" sounded, and Anita Mui, wearing a white wedding dress, slowly walked out from the door of the stage church. The white wedding dress was as light as a cloud, highlighting her beauty and holiness.

She stunned the audience with the song "Flowers, Moon and Beautiful Time".

After the song ended, she was beautiful and elegant, with a beautiful smile, and asked her fans softly: "Do I look good in a wedding dress?"

The audience roared with praises from the fans. "Every girl's dream is to wear a wedding dress and have her own wedding." At this point, Anita Mui frowned slightly and said, "But I believe I don't have the chance. This is not the first time I wear a wedding dress, but none of them belong to me. This may be a regret in my life."

Her words were full of helplessness and emotion.

Looking back on Anita Mui's life, she started singing at the age of 4, and at the age of 19, she became known throughout Hong Kong with the song "Season of Wind".

Won the Most Popular Female Singer award for five consecutive years;

Record sales exceeded 1000 million;

Held more than 200 solo concerts...

She debuted for 21 years. Although she is not perfect, her music, her movies, her love for her country and family, her chivalrous spirit and tenderness, her unparalleled elegance and her great love have spanned the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. The heights she has reached are something that many stars will never be able to reach in their lifetime.

But that's how life is. Sometimes you think you have something, but you don't. She thought she would get married before she was 28 or 30, and have her own children at the age of 32.

However, fate did not go as she wished, and everything was not as good as she had imagined.

"For this tour, I want to thank one person in particular. He helped me plan these eight concerts. Then I told him that I wanted to wear a wedding dress once. Even if no one marries me, I want to wear it for my fans to see." Anita Mui's words were full of gratitude and affection.

After hearing what she said, many people in the audience shed tears of emotion.

"It would be best if we could love forever, but who can make love a lifelong hobby..."

The music slowly started, Shen Lang came on stage and sang "It's Hard to Love" with Anita Mui.

Before Shen Lang left the stage, Anita Mui joked, "If you had been born 20 years earlier, I would definitely marry you." The audience cheered and Shen Lang gave her a warm hug.

At this point, all the guests from the eight concerts have come on stage, each one is different, and Shen Lang is the last one.

Anita Mui watched Shen Lang leave the stage. She also said that she was lucky to have so many people who loved her and to be able to marry music and marry her fans.

At this moment, as the concert was coming to an end and it was time to say goodbye to life, Anita Mui's smile disappeared, replaced by deep sadness. She slowly said: "I always feel that sunsets and dusks are very beautiful, but very short. We should cherish and strive for everything around us, otherwise we will lose everything in an instant."

Her words were like the sound of a heavy bell, echoing in everyone's heart.

"I have encountered many storms

weave my intertwined dream

I met your sincere arms
walk with me through adversity
Rushing to the Center

The road is full of twists and turns

one day thinking
I thought about going home but it was too late..."

The lyrics "The setting sun is infinite, but it is only brilliant for a moment; I am born lonely and my heart is gloomy, I think of going home but it is too late" seem to be a true portrayal of Anita Mui at this moment, full of sadness and melancholy.

Amid the beautiful singing, Anita Mui, wearing a long-tail wedding dress, slowly walked up the stairs, each step filled with reluctance.

At this time, she was already terminally ill and bleeding uncontrollably, but she still insisted on singing the entire concert in diapers.

At this time, her voice had already become hoarse and her breath was no longer stable, but her singing still made the audience in the audience listen to it over and over again.

With her persistence and courage, she brought an unforgettable performance to the audience and also demonstrated her love for music and her dedication to life.

When Anita Mui reached the top of the stairs, her figure seemed to carry endless attachment and reluctance.

She slowly turned around, looked at the fans at the scene, tears flashing in her eyes, and shouted with all her might: "Bye!"

These two simple words hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

In previous concerts, Anita Mui always said "good night" to her fans, but it seemed that only this time, she said "bye-bye". This goodbye ended the last concert of this tour, and it also seemed like it was her affectionate farewell to music, the stage, and her fans.

What everyone heard was the sound of broken hearts, and the tears of many fans fell like beads from a broken string.

Backstage, Gao Yuanyuan had already thrown herself into Shen Lang's arms and cried with red eyes.

The sunset is so beautiful, but it is almost dusk...

That night, Anita Mui was admitted back to the hospital.

Although her physical condition was not very good, she was in a good mood.

She fulfilled her wish, and now, she can put aside her worries and concentrate on fighting the disease.

The next day, domestic entertainment media of all sizes rushed to report on this unforgettable concert.

Various titles have emerged, catching people's attention, but overall they all revolve around the theme of the "Legendary Queen" of the Chinese music scene.

Her tenacity, courage and dedication to music are all displayed in these reports. She is not only a singer, an actress and a star, but also a symbol of the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

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Taibei, a villa.

Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan stayed with Anita Mui in the hospital for a few days, and then he left first to attend the Golden Melody Awards.

Due to the outbreak of SARS, the Golden Melody Awards, originally scheduled for April, were postponed to the end of the year.

Shen Lang entered Taiwan in a low-key manner and his whereabouts were extremely secretive. His purpose in doing so was to go to Sun Yanzi's place.

"How is Sister Anita Mui?" Stefanie Sun went to watch one of Anita Mui's concerts.

"It's not optimistic." Shen Lang has always felt powerless when facing this matter from the beginning to now.

"Oh~" Only then did Sun Yanzi understand why he asked her not to be too thin and to pay attention to exercise. A good body is so important.

"Is the dress ready for the day after tomorrow night?" Shen Lang changed the overly heavy topic.

"Didn't Sister Du find me an endorsement for an international clothing brand? They sponsored a set of clothes for me. It is nice-looking, but a little too cool as the temperature has dropped in the north recently." Stefanie Sun replied.

Du Ting's aesthetic follows Shen Lang's. The clothes she prepares for the company's artists are naturally not non-mainstream. It's just that female stars' evening dresses are generally skirts, and it is a bit cold to wear skirts in late autumn.

"Or you can do like me and get a casual suit and wear autumn clothes and long underwear, then you won't be cold at all." Shen Lang said with a smile.

"Or... forget it." Sun Yanzi thought about it and chose the former between beauty and warmth.

Three days later, the event was held at the Formosa University Gymnasium. At 5:30 p.m., the Avenue of Stars, where artists showed off their costumes and competed for popularity, was first staged and hosted by well-known local hosts Lu Jiayi and Hei Ren.

In addition to the nominated singers, well-known domestic and foreign artists such as Akina Nakamori, Charlie Young, Aaron Tam, Kelly Chen, Wu Bai, and Jiang Hui were also invited to serve as award presenters, and the brilliant starlight illuminated the night sky of Taibei.

Pop star Jay Chou will kick off the ceremony with the program "Incomparable", male idol groups such as ENERGY will perform "Boy Storm", Cai Yilin will perform "Look at My 72 Changes", singing god Zhang Xueyou will sing a medley, Qi Zhen and Shin band will sing, Mayday will perform "Goodbye Mayday", and Golden Melody Award winner Harlem will close with a performance at "Music Carnival".

In addition to chasing stars and watching performances, who will win the major awards is the focus of everyone's attention.

Will the "Best Pop Vocal Album" be won by Shen Lang's "FIFA World Cup", Jay Chou's "Octave Space", Zhang Huimei's "Fever", Shunzi's "Dear Shunza" or Eason Chan's "Special thanks to"?

In addition, the "Best Male Singer Award" is a competition between Shen Lang, Tao Ze, Eason Chan, Xiao Huangqi, Lin Zhixuan and Zhang Xueyou, and the "Best Female Singer Award" is competed for by Zhang Huimei, Na Ying, Shunzi, Xu Ruyun, Zhang Qingfang and Mo Wenwei.

Because Stefanie Sun's contract with Warner Music expired this year, the two sides argued for a long time and she only released two albums. Although the sales were good, only two or three songs were popular. It lacked competitiveness and was not nominated for any awards.

The only album Shen Lang officially released is an EP, which includes three English songs, "Hall of Fame", "Fire" and "Believer" released during the World Cup. The remaining seven or eight songs are songs from film and television dramas, but those are all classics, so like the previous session, he was nominated for 7 individual awards, plus 3 album awards, a total of 10.

At this time, in the red carpet waiting area, two young and beautiful figures looked around as soon as they got off the car. When they saw Shen Lang in the crowd of stars, they immediately ran over happily hand in hand.

"Brother Lang~"

"Brother Lang~"

(End of this chapter)