Before the competition even started, a lot of negative information about Bai Yan suddenly appeared online.

"Why would someone who graduated from a foreign diploma mill have the right to participate in the 'Beauty Star' competition?"

"I heard she seduced Shen Mubai, who is a rising star in the financial world. Apparently, Bai Yan was kept by him when she was in high school, and she dropped out of school with his money!"

"She's Bai Yan, isn't that the Song family's 'real heiress'? Back then, she bullied Song Sisi, almost causing Song Sisi to commit suicide due to depression!"

More and more negative information about Bai Yan is surfacing one after another.

This includes both the real and fake heiresses, but most people are supporting Song Sisi, the erudite 'fake heiresses'.

Looking at the wave after wave of negative information online, Shen Mubai couldn't help but curse: "What kind of dog media is this, spouting nonsense!"

She looked at Bai Yan with some concern.

Bai Yan noticed his gaze, turned around, and cupped his face in her hands: "I'm fine."

Shen Mubai hugged Bai Yan with some heartache: "It hurts me to see you like that."

A warm feeling washed over Bai Yan. She placed her hand on Shen Mubai's chest and looked at him, saying, "Shall I massage your chest for you?"

Shen Mubai: ...

Shen Mubai grabbed her hand and pressed it against his chest, kissing it as he did so: "Xiao Yan, I always thought my mother was a mistress. I felt that my background was shameful. Later, I learned the truth from my uncle, and I wanted to take revenge."

Shen Mubai's mother was never a third party, but a pitiful woman who was deceived by Pei's father. However, Shen Yi knew his nephew's personality and was afraid that if he told him the truth, he would break ties with the Pei family.

After all, the Pei family in G City still holds considerable power.

"But now I regret it. I don't want to see people cursing you like this, Xiao Yan. I don't want revenge anymore. My mom probably doesn't want me to get involved with that rotten Pei family either. I just want to be with you now and protect you."

No amount of hatred is as important as protecting her.

Bai Yan's heart was touched, and she said, "Shen Mubai, you protect me, and I will protect you too."

"Don't worry about me, these things can't hurt me," Bai Yan said. "Don't worry, I have to get justice for 'Bai Yan' from back then. After this is over, we'll never talk to them again, okay?"

Bai Yan was referring to the original owner of the body, but Shen Mubai thought she was still feeling wronged by what Song's parents had done back then.

Holding Bai Yan's hand, he said firmly, "Okay, whatever you want, I'll be with you."

Bai Yan squeezed his hand and smiled gently.

...

The preliminary round of the 'Beauty Star' competition began quickly. After the host came on stage, the first thing to do was to introduce all the contestants.

Song Sisi's resume is impressive, and she is considered a celebrity in G City. She received continuous applause as soon as she appeared. The other designers are also well-known in the industry, until Bai Yan was introduced.

The host hesitated for a moment: "Bai Yan, head of Dream Design Studio, alma mater unknown."

There are many negative stories about Bai Yan online, and the audience kept making "Eh" sounds. Song's parents sitting in the audience also felt embarrassed. However, Bai Yan stood among a group of famous designers and remained calm and composed. Song Sisi glanced at her and secretly curled her lips.

The theme for the preliminary round was 'Dream'.

Song Sisi didn't take Bai Yan seriously. She didn't think someone who graduated from a mediocre university could have much ability. She just focused on completing her work.

A long purple dress, decorated with wisteria lace of the same color, made the model look noble and elegant.

"Song Sisi's design is outstanding! The openwork is particularly well done, both mysterious and elegant!"

"I think Song Sisi deserves first place in this preliminary round; she's very capable!"

"Yes, among the other contestants, those with experience don't have the same talent as Song Sisi, and those with talent don't have her experience. Song Sisi is definitely going to take first place!"

Other people's works have been unveiled one after another, and Song Sisi's design is indeed eye-catching.

"We're still missing one... Ah, the one whose alma mater is unknown!"

"Hahaha, Bai Yan, that designer who graduated from some lousy university? Don't let her embarrass herself!"

Most viewers seemed to have already decided that Song Sisi was the champion of this preliminary round.

Bai Yan focused on completing her design, and only after finishing did she and her assistant carry the dress to the model who had been waiting for a long time.

"The design for Bai Yan is complete!"

"Forget it, isn't she just there to make up the numbers? We don't need to bring her up."

However, the discussion stopped a second later.

The model put on the dress and stepped into the spotlight on the stage. In an instant, under the light, it seemed as if a galaxy appeared before people's eyes.

"I'm amazed! What a beautiful dress! I can't think of any words to describe it!"

"It's dreamlike, like a fairy!"

The dress designed by Bai Yan, although also in dark colors, has layers of skirts that look like stars scattered in the universe. Being in it makes you feel like you are scattered in the Milky Way.

"Wow, this dress is amazing! It's so dreamy, it's truly like a dream!"

"The 'university of study' is unknown, but that's something special?"

"Bai Yan's design is more 'dreamy'! Song Sisi's is elegant and mysterious, but it seems a bit far from 'dreamy', doesn't it?"

"Isn't Bai Yan's design mysterious?" The universe is the most mysterious thing, and Bai Yan has hidden the universe in her skirt.

A beautiful dress is enough to capture the hearts of most female viewers.

Song Sisi's design wasn't bad, but beauty pales in comparison to stunning. The live voting session quickly began, with online viewers casting their votes for their favorite designs, which were then ranked based on the overall scores.

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