Upon hearing this, the other professional judges put down their manuscripts and came over.

To ensure the fairness of the competition, manuscripts are submitted to the judges anonymously.

Only the barcode in the upper left corner records the identity and personal analysis of the author behind the manuscript.

At this moment, several pairs of eyes were focused on the two identical manuscripts, and everyone's eyes glanced at the barcode representing their identity.

Unfortunately, they can only scan the results when they are finally announced, so they have to compare the contents of the manuscripts in detail.

The judges' attention fell on two design drawings that were extremely similar in both design sense and brushstrokes.

"This..." One of the judges couldn't help but frown.

These two design drawings are very similar, but judging from the level of detail, it can be seen that they are not from the same designer.

"The two manuscripts have similar compositions, but the drawing pens used are different."

One of the judges spoke first, stroking his cheek.

Different authors have different pen-holding habits when drawing architectural drafts, but today, in order to avoid plagiarism, all types of pens are disguised and the order is also disrupted.

The others nodded, but that didn't mean anything.

Another judge frowned. "Interestingly, the brushstrokes in the two manuscripts are very similar, like they were copied."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces became heavy.

They treat all contestants equally, but how dare someone rig the competition? They really don't take them seriously.

Qi Mu has already distinguished the similarities and differences based on his intuition about Hua Chang's works.

But as a member of the jury, he must be impartial.

"Go call the data entry staff over and check the contestants for these two manuscripts."

Qi Mu's face darkened as he thought of something: "If the two contestants cannot prove their innocence, they will both be disqualified."

"In addition, retrieve the on-site surveillance as comparative evidence."

Wang Shao went to do it immediately.

They never wrongly accuse anyone and never tolerate any cheater.

Cheating is a shameful act no matter what the occasion.

The results of the investigation came out quickly, and Su Mengli and Hua Shang, who received the news, were secretly taken to the review site.

"Dear contestants, during the review process, the judges found that your submissions were strikingly similar. Please provide an explanation."

Wang Shao held the two similar manuscripts facing Su Mengli and Hua Shang and spoke expressionlessly.

As soon as the voice fell, Su Mengli screamed exaggeratedly, turned her head and pointed at Hua Shang: "Hua Shang, I really didn't expect you to be such a despicable person!"

"You divorced Brother Yunyan because you couldn't win his heart. To get revenge on me, you used some unknown means to sneak into the competition, and now you're even blatantly plagiarizing my work!"

Her expression was slightly distorted by anger, and she looked like she was truly extremely aggrieved.

In just a few words, Huachang was accused of plagiarism out of revenge.

Some of the judges didn't know the full story and had already believed most of it.

"How can there be personal grudges in such a big game? What a dishonest intention."

"Humph, a jealous woman would do anything stupid for a man."

Su Mengli heard their conversation and felt extremely proud.

She had anticipated this scene and had prepared herself mentally for it, rehearsing her lines before coming.

But she didn't expect that Hua Chang actually had some strength, and the manuscript was excellent in both innovative thinking and rigorous structure.

Thinking of this, she became even angrier.

"Judges, please make the decision for me!" Su Mengli's tears fell, her voice choking with sobs. "Hua Shang has been a housewife for seven years. How could she possibly be an architectural designer? If she didn't rely on plagiarism, how could she be willing to stay at home as a housewife for seven years without making a comeback?"

She knew everything about Hua Chang and could make up these things at will.

Su Mengli is an out-and-out gambler, betting that the judges will not believe in the ability of a housewife.

I bet Hua Chang would be unable to defend herself because of the grief of divorce.

After all, in the past seven years, she had seen Hua Shang being humbled and lowly because of Bo Yunyan countless times.

"What? Housewife?"

The judges' scrutinizing gazes were like sharp blades, scraping across the gorgeous clothes inch by inch.

According to the stereotype, housewives are women who have lost their labor force and are seriously out of touch with society.

The responsibilities they bear cannot be ignored, but in society, they rarely gain respect from others.

After all, what human rights and status do parasites who rely on their husbands for survival resources have?

The two sides sang the same tune and attacked Hua Chang without any scruples.

Qi Mu closed his eyes, veins bulged on his forehead and the back of his hands, and the corners of his lips trembled with anger.

How dare these people treat Hua Shang like this in front of him?

When I was almost unable to suppress my emotions, Hua Chang looked over.

The soothing smile carried the powerful force of a spring breeze that thawed the ice, instantly calming the violent factor in Qi Mu's heart.

She opened her lips silently: Believe me.

Trust her.

Qi Mu ignored Wang Shao's gaze and said in a cold voice like a fair and selfless law enforcer: "Miss Hua, do you have anything to say?"

The judges who were about to make the final judgment shut up when they heard this, and all kinds of strange looks fell on Hua Shang unscrupulously.

What's there to quibble about?

Waste of time.

Hua Chang nodded and took a step forward: "Ms. Su has openly slandered and defamed my personal reputation in public. I will sue her according to the law."

"whispering sound."

Su Mengli didn't care and sneered, "What kind of reputation do you have for a plagiarist with such bad morals like you?"

Qi Mu's cold and solemn eyes told her to shut up, and Su Mengli turned her head away unwillingly.

"Ms. Su said I was a plagiarist. First of all, based on the layout of the exam room, Ms. Su is not within my field of vision. How can I plagiarize?"

Su Mengli wanted to refute, but Hua Chang raised her hand to stop her.

"My work has a trace of modification, why is Miss Su's work the modified pattern and the overall image remains unchanged?"

As she spoke, she pointed out several more obvious areas one by one.

The judges went from being dismissive at first to re-examining the two works.

Hua Chang's works have smooth brushstrokes but obvious changes can be seen, but Su Mengli's works are so smooth that they seem to be completed in one stroke.

The gloom between Qi Mu's eyebrows and eyes relaxed slightly.

He felt an uncontrollable stabbing pain in his heart.

The identity of a housewife is like an invisible shackle that always follows her like a shadow.

Su Mengli knew that it was she who instigated the divorce between Hua Shang and Bo Yunyan, but she deliberately took advantage of the situation to throw dirty water on her.

Qi Mu's breathing became heavier. While he felt distressed, he also hated himself for not meeting her earlier.

Hua Chang ignored Su Mengli's pleading eyes and pale face: "Also, my personal signature is integrated into the design. Miss Su, don't you change it when you copy it?"

The slender jade finger is placed at the corner of the manuscript. If you are a little further away, you can clearly see the word "Shang", but when placed on the manuscript, it looks natural.