Just under pressure from her father, she had never taught her daughter again. Yet, from elementary school through university, Dong Mengyao had continuously learned and improved—though not receiving highly specialized training, she consistently secured first place in various competitions, often outperforming professional players. With a gentle and lively rendition of An Yixuan's "Heavenly Fragrance," Dong Mengyao sang: "Spring's emerald blooms, flowers in moonlight, summer willows caress the heart of blossoms; a subtle harmony unfolds, a delicate charm stirs the soul. For beauty, I would die content—Heavenly Fragrance, like flowing water, penetrates your very heart..." Her voice, as melodious as a nightingale, won over every person in the audience, earning a warm, enthusiastic standing ovation. Below, the crowd cheered: "An Yixuan! Here comes the second An Yixuan!" "The campus beauty from the Film Academy has arrived!" "This is a concert! Absolutely brilliant!" The applause lasted for three full minutes, fully energizing the entire hall. The committee experts nodded continuously, as if they had discovered a treasure, expressing deep appreciation. Liu Zhen, Director of the Admissions Office at the National Film Academy, leaned forward intently, listening with rapt attention—what a pure voice! Truly like a velvet soprano, untouched and pristine. Such talent, the very kind we've been searching for, has finally been found. Zhang Shijie, General Manager of Hao Shi Su Fast Automobile Sales Company, was astonished—Gong Mengyao wasn't even one of our company's employees! Yet that didn't matter; what mattered was how outstanding she was, especially in music. As long as someone is truly talented, we must give them a platform. Otherwise, many talents will go unnoticed and unfulfilled. Both the discoverer and the talent are essential—talent without a discoverer becomes ordinary; a discoverer without talent to nurture loses all meaning. Zhang Shijie fully understood this principle. He recalled his father's parting words: "Whenever you find talent, you must make sure to develop it well and do everything possible to retain it—give talent the chance to grow and shine." Indeed, this pure and radiant young woman deserved a chance to demonstrate herself. Though not currently an employee of our company, I will certainly reach out and welcome her warmly. As her boyfriend—well, let's say that for now—deep down, I still feel like a brother. But Dong Mengyao no longer prefers to be called brother and sister. As someone who is currently in the role of boyfriend, my responsibility is to make her happy. If I truly love her, I should let go, allowing her to pursue the things she truly enjoys. I should support her, encourage her. Perhaps she will eventually leave me, but I will always wish her well! In my heart, there is only one person—Dong Mengyao. She is my absolute favorite. My love for her goes deeper than my love for Dai Mengna. My affection for Dai Mengna stems from her presence—her poised, confident demeanor as a successful professional woman in the workplace, commanding respect without even needing to speak. That kind of grace is not common among women. Dai Mengna, on the other hand, inspires admiration. Just as Gao Liang was pondering this, the crowd suddenly erupted in cheers. He looked up and saw Dong Mengyao performing a dance on stage! Heaven help me—what kind of dance is this? Following the crowd's gaze, Gao Liang was struck when the people began shouting: "Street Highlighted saw it clearly—the current Dong Mengyao has a truly graceful and delicate presence, soft and supple, with every movement and step flowing naturally, perfectly blending with the accompanying music. Truly a master of both charm and skill! A flawless performance—precise, well-executed, and utterly impeccable. Especially for a beauty like Dong Mengyao performing in a reality show, the atmosphere has transformed completely. This isn't just a final round—it's now a full-blown dance and performance! It's truly a star's stage. The audience's enthusiasm was electric, clapping and cheering enthusiastically. Then came the performance segment. For Dong Mengyao, this was a specialty. Everyone was even more excited, yet Dong Mengyao didn't step onto the stage herself. Instead, she turned to the microphone and gave a subtle glance toward Highlight, signaling for him to come up. Such a clever man as Highlight—how could he not understand? Clearly, this was an invitation for him to step onto the stage and perform alongside Dong Mengyao. Fact also confirmed this. Dong Mengyao now stepped up to the microphone and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, friends, I now need a male colleague to join me for a performance!" As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd erupted into excitement. Many male employees from the company eagerly raised their hands high, shouting, "I'll go! I'll go! I'm coming up! I'm coming up!" "Thank you, but specifically, this one!" Dong Mengyao pointed directly at Gao Liang, who had just stepped onto the stage. "Wow! Liu Qingsong has a lucky break!" someone shouted. Upon looking, the audience saw it was the Sales Manager, Liu Qingsong. Everyone present was in awe. Xiao Yan and Li Jie were deeply impressed by Dong Mengyao's combination of charm and skill, exclaiming, "This is truly professional—far beyond us in terms of quality!" As Dong Mengyao and Gao Liang began their performance, everyone watched with anticipation. It was the first time they had seen such a handsome man and a beautiful woman sharing the stage together. What a fresh experience! What kind of performance was it? Everyone was intently watching the stage that brought them joy. It began! It began! The final act was about to start! Here comes the performer! What would he be doing? Hou Liang had never done this before! He wasn't sure what Dong Mengyao had expected him to do. But when Hou Liang was hesitating, puzzled, Dong Mengyao sent him secret glances. It was clearly a signal. As soon as he observed Dong Mengyao's gestures, expressions, and demeanor, he knew exactly what to perform. The first segment was the "Lucky Big Wheel," a vivid story from their own experience at the Qixi Festival when they both drew lucky tickets. Now, Dong Mengyao had brought her story to the stage today. Hou Liang was quietly amazed by Dong Mengyao's talent. Dong Mengyao performed her drawing actions and expressions with great dedication, fully conveying the exhilaration of winning. Our highlights, performing their authentic daily lives, seamlessly collaborated with Dong Mengyao, delivering a deeply touching and heartfelt performance—especially the scene with the notebook computer and the classic line dedicated to Dong Mengyao, both expressed with his warm, resonant voice. The performances by the handsome and beautiful actors were absolutely outstanding, earning thunderous applause from the audience. The applause lasted for five minutes—unprecedented. The second segment featured the quick movements of the knife, with care to avoid cutting hands. This captured a classic, everyday scene at home where Gao Liang and Dong Mengyao prepared tomato and shrimp stir-fry. When Dong Mengyao accidentally cut herself while slicing tomatoes, Gao Liang, to ease her pain, gently sucked her hand with his mouth. This gesture deeply warmed and moved Dong Mengyao. As this was a genuine scene from their own lives, their chemistry was even stronger, making the performance more authentic and emotionally resonant. Together, they conveyed a warm, heartfelt love that deeply touched and inspired everyone present. The third segment features Dong Mengyao bidding farewell at the airport in Tokyo, Japan, and Gong Liang, with his genuine emotion, finally winning her back. In this scene, both Dong and Gong become deeply immersed. Dong clutches Gong's hand tightly, refusing to let go, while Gong allows her to bite down—until blood begins to seep from his fingers. Though both know this is a stage performance, for some reason, Dong actually cries, genuinely bites Gong's hand, and the bite is truly painful—so much so that Gong's hand starts to bleed. In the end, Dong happily embraces Gong. "Wow! What a powerful moment! This is what I call a true performance—today, I've truly opened my eyes!" Many audience members are gasping and clapping, amazed and delighted. This kind of performance is rooted in real life, authentically reflecting everyday experiences. Life is the foundation of art, and art emerges from life—art that lacks genuine life connection will inevitably lack emotional resonance.