The Rhythm of Opportunity
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Mar 14
- 3 min read
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDIO - 09:45
Sitting at the Clavinova, PETER begins to play the rhythm of John Lennon's "Imagine".
PETER (V.O.): Starting the day with music is far more enjoyable than watching stock market movements.
Peter finishes playing the piece.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Creating a timeless tune is truly a remarkable gift.
Peter glances at the clock.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've to attend a ceremony in the afternoon. Should I go swimming now or afterwards?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I should complete my swimming routine at the earliest opportunity. Why wait?
Replaying "Imagine".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): A little morning music, a non-stop 500M swim and an afternoon function.
Act 2
INT. SAIZERIYA - 13:00
While having lunch, Peter is engrossed in his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): I consult DeepSeek on current matters, its responses are consistently up to date.
Then, Peter sees an incoming WhatsApp message.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Can I stay after the function and host a dinner? It's a last-minute quest.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've just done my daily swim, and I think my wife will be okay with it.
Peter responds positively.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I take great pleasure to support those who have supported me.
INT. SHAW AUDITORIUM, HKUST - 16:30
After the ceremony, the start-up CEOs deliver their presentations with passion.
PETER (V.O.): I'm particularly interested about the technology using advanced algorithms to turn smartphones and tablets into monitors, measuring vital signs in just 30 seconds...
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The last time I tried it, the monitor incurrately suggested that I was considerably younger than my actual age.
Watching.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And now, the CEO says the monitor has achieved medical-grade accuracy. I'll try it at his booth later.
Booth attended by STAFF. Resting on a table is a tablet with the front-facing camera activated. Peter sits in front of it, allowing it to scan his face.
STAFF: Please look into the camera.
A grid overlay appears, mapping Peter's facing features. And soon, the screen refreshes to show Peter's vital signs.
PETER (V.O.): I knew my vital statistics.
PETER: Wow, the monitor says I'm 69 - just a year younger than my actual age.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.): I swim in the sea believeing it'd keep me looking young.
PETER: I believe it's now accurate. How do you achieve that?
STAFF: We now use more datasets.
Peter spots an old FRIEND watching him from behind.
PETER: Would you like to try?
FRIEND: I daren't try, unwilling to learn when my time will come!
INT. CHINA GARDEN, HKUST - 18:00
Warm soft lightings. GUESTS gather and chat. As host, Peter makes a remark.
PETER: Thank you all for joinning the dinner. I wish to take the opportunity to share with you all a success formula.
Guests listen intently.
PETER (Cont'd): Success relies on three essential elements: value, capacity and support.
Pausing.
PETER (Cont'd): Over the years, I've learned that having only value and capacity isn't enough; support plays a crucial role. Thank you all again for the support!
Peter toasts with the guests, clinking glasses together.
PETER (V.O.): Glasses won't clink if there's no support.
Act 3
INT. STUDIO - 21:30
Working on a table beside the Clavinova, Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "The Rhythm of Opportunity..." to a draft on his laptop.
PETER (V.O): Just as music flows, so does opportunity; those stay in tune with their passion will find it waiting.
Peter reviews an online keyboard tutorial.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The rhythm of opportunity resides in both the pauses and the beats, tune in and listen closely.
Imagining.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): To embrace the rhythm of opportunity, I must be willing to dance with uncertainty.
FADE OUT
END
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