Tăng Vịnh Nghi performed Xóm đêm in the second episode of Người kể chuyện tình, receiving feedback on balancing emotion and vocal technique. Thanh Niên reports that Thái Châu praised her natural dialogue but felt the acting’s emotional intensity affected some sung lines. Ngọc Ánh recognised her expressiveness, while Minh Đức praised her individuality. Vịnh Nghi received 9.75 points each from Ngọc Ánh and Minh Đức and 9.5 from Thái Châu. The young teacher’s story formed part of the staged performance.