Ever since Chen Jiayuan saw Wan Mingyi's name on the list of contestants on the "Brilliant You" official website on the 28th day of the Lunar New Year, he felt a burning anger inside him throughout the entire Spring Festival.
Every time there are firecrackers popping and fireworks exploding overhead.
Looking at the debris on the ground and the spots on his head, Chen Jiayuan felt that they were his depressed, resentful, and terrible mood.
You bitch!
How could she?
How dare she?!
Who gave her the audacity to sign up for such an official competition? She was an accountant by training and only learned jewelry design on her own.
His gaze fell on Ye Li's name, and he couldn't help but think of the questions she had raised about him at the Biyuewan Exhibition Hall that day.
Chen Jiayuan felt like he was about to explode with anger.
During the Lunar New Year, while others are raising their glasses in celebration and visiting relatives and friends.
Chen Jiayuan focused all his attention on finding fault.
After reviewing all the requirements for participating studios and designers over and over again, Chen Jiayuan finally found a reason to stop Wan Mingyi from participating.
"My application form was returned... Not only that, our studio's eligibility for certification has also been changed to pending. Ye Li..."
Filled with anger and resentment, Wan Mingyi's voice choked with indignation, "What can we do? Once the studio's eligibility is rejected, you won't be able to participate in the competition either. Ye Li, it's all my fault, I've dragged you down with me!"
In the previous competition, Wan Mingyi helped Chen Jiayuan prepare his application form.
Designers who are passionate about design but don't have their own work often register under someone else's name in a studio.
Most of those who are lucky manage to participate successfully, win honors, or even become famous overnight.
However, most of them were eliminated during the public announcement period.
There is only one possibility: during the public announcement period, designers who had not published any personal works were maliciously reported by their peers.
Ye Li also has no works.
However, she is a student in the Jewelry Design Department of Imperial College London, which alone proves that she is qualified to participate.
Wan Mingyi's past work experience was all related to accounting, and had absolutely nothing to do with jewelry design.
At first glance, they look exactly like rich kids who have sneaked in to gain prestige.
Although there was no evidence, Wan Mingyi felt that it could only be Chen Jiayuan, that despicable scoundrel.
"Sister Mingyi, don't worry!"
Ye Li calmed herself down and reassured her, "Just adjust your mood and continue preparing your entry. Don't let it affect you. Leave the rest to me!"
"Ye Li..."
Wan Mingyi gasped in shock.
Ye Li smiled calmly, "Sister Mingyi, trust me!"
For Wan Mingyi, having her application rejected meant she was practically eliminated.
At this moment, she had only one last thought: not to involve Ye Li.
But the voice on the other end of the phone was calm and collected, as if she could handle it.
After hanging up the phone, Wan Mingyi stood by the window in a daze for a long time.
I can't even remember when it got dark, or what I was thinking.
Wan Mingyi had only one thought in her mind: Trust her!
After clearing her mind of all distractions, Wan Mingyi returned to her workspace, turned on her computer, and began a new round of busy work.
At the Chen family villa on the other side, Chen Jiayuan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Ye Li's studio, which was on the list of public notices yesterday, was no longer there.
No works.
There is only one studio in name only.
It would have been almost effortless for Wan Mingyi to be eliminated during the public announcement period.
It might even disqualify Ye Li from participating in the competition.
The thought of eliminating two competitors with a single phone call filled Chen Jiayuan with immense joy.
The next day, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, marked the official start of a new year of hard work for migrant workers.
After getting up early and washing up, Chen Jiayuan went to the studio in a suit and tie.
When his colleague Romeo jokingly told him that he was going to compete against his ex-girlfriend, Chen Jiayuan was momentarily stunned.
Hurriedly returning to his office and turning on his computer, Chen Jiayuan immediately saw Ye Li Studio on the official website homepage, back in the list of publicly listed names.
? ? ?
How is that possible?
The rich aroma of Earl Grey tea instantly turned into a sharp sourness, and Chen Jiayuan immediately dialed the competition organizer's complaint hotline.
How furious Chen Jiayuan was.
The voice on the other end was very businesslike: "Sir, the 'Brilliant You' competition does have restrictions and does not accept applications from designers who are already registered. However, Wan Mingyi, whom you complained about, not only has her own portfolio but also a letter of recommendation from an industry expert, so she meets the requirements for participation."
Portfolio?
Where did Wan Mingyi get this ridiculous collection of works?
They were together for three years, and all her flashes of inspiration and creative ideas were incorporated into his designs.
What kind of portfolio could she possibly have?
As for those so-called industry bigwigs?
If she knew any big shots, would she still be working as an accountant?
She had already been introduced to a well-known and reputable studio in the industry by a big shot, so why would she need to temporarily cobble together a studio with Ye Li?
The more Chen Jiayuan thought about it, the more suspicious he felt, and he argued his case.
The staff member on the other end seemed speechless. "Hello... hello sir, are you still there?... I'm sorry, the signal is bad and I can't hear you clearly. If you need anything else, please feel free to call us during working hours. Thank you!"
The call was disconnected, and when I called back, it was busy.
Chen Jiayuan: ...
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