C137 A Heartwrenching Recital

Xia Yumeng delivered a recitation of Gorky's "Song of the Stormy Petrel" that prompted Wang Liping to smile. The piece's inherently somber tone made it an ill fit for Xia, especially now with her voice hoarse—she stood no chance. The judges collectively shook their heads, unimpressed by her performance, and the audience let out a collective sigh of empathy