The topics for the semi-finals were concise and clear.
Ye Li chose black, which is completely black, just like a calligrapher writing and a drop of ink falling onto the rice paper as he picks up the brush.
Wan Mingyi selected white, the image flipped, and the word "fog" appeared in the background.
It seems plausible but is actually wrong.
That's weird.
Each of them noted down their own topics, then went out and returned to the studio together.
A week passes in the blink of an eye.
The deadline for submissions is 24:00 on Thursday night.
Wan Mingyi was restless all day Friday.
If she was worried about being eliminated before the preliminary round, then for this semi-final, Wan Mingyi only had one word in her mind: Go for it!
Even if she is just a newcomer with no work experience.
Even though she was surrounded by some of the industry's most illustrious designers.
On this field, she still wants to do everything she can to earn a place for herself.
The semi-finals on Saturday will still start at 10:00 AM.
Ye Li set her alarm for seven o'clock. When her phone rang, she opened her eyes, her mind blank for a moment.
Recalling the chaos of last night, she immediately covered her face with her hands.
Fu Yanci said she had to get up early, so she should go to bed early the night before.
She thought he was right.
Fu Yanci added that she usually goes to bed late, so she definitely can't fall asleep if she goes to bed so early, and drinking some red wine will help her sleep.
She also thought he was right.
I took a bath, applied a face mask, and even drank a glass of red wine.
When Ye Wan was pinned down in bed, she realized something was wrong, but it was too late.
The aroma of wine mingled with the scent of sandalwood.
There's also the minty scent lingering on your lips and teeth.
Fireworks lit up the sky several times. Just before falling asleep, Ye Li checked her alarm clock and saw 01:09 on the screen. She had only one thought in her mind: She believed his nonsense!
But now, Ye Li was uncertain.
Logically, someone who goes to bed late and wakes up early should be tired, sleepy, and grumpy in the morning.
Not only am I not sleepy, but I feel refreshed and invigorated, as if I had just drunk a glass of ice-cold honey water.
Turning around and seeing Fu Yanci still fast asleep, Ye Li smiled.
She rolled over and snuggled into his arms, her hair brushing against his neck and her lips gliding across his chest.
Even his knees seemed to slide across his waist, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
The danger seemed to rise and fall in an instant. Ye Li turned to leave, but the man swiftly and decisively pulled her down and pinned her beneath him.
“Ah Li…”
There was a faint minty scent on his breath as he spoke, indicating that he wasn't still half asleep, but had gotten up early to wash up and then come back to sleep with her.
Maybe they went for a morning run outside, or maybe they worked out at the gym upstairs.
Fu Yanci's eyes were full of smiles. "I really like your unique way of waking me up! Please keep up the good work, Madam!"
"I didn't do it, I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"
He refused to admit it no matter what, so Ye Li reached out and pushed him.
But why would Fu Yanci turn down his good fortune?
If a bargain is offered to you, you might as well take advantage of it.
"Ah Li, I promise I won't let you be late!"
With a husky voice accompanying a lingering kiss, Ye Li, who was swayed by voices, succumbed to temptation faster than she had imagined.
When it was all over, Ye Li was cursing Fu Yanci in shame and anger as she hurriedly washed up, changed her clothes, and went out.
Fortunately, the traffic conditions on Saturday were quite good.
I arrived at the venue just in time!
As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Wan Mingyi anxiously waiting at the entrance of the venue. Ye Li rolled her eyes at Fu Yanci and turned around to walk up the steps.
At 10:00 AM sharp, the semi-finals officially began.
Compared to the preliminary rounds, the semi-finals are much more interesting.
Whenever a unique entry appears, someone from the judging panel will signal to the host, who will then comment on the entry displayed on the big screen.
The designers of the works that were reviewed, even those that were eliminated, looked proud, as if being reviewed by the judges was a great honor for them.
In the back row of the venue, Chen Jiayuan deliberately chose seats behind Wan Mingyi and Ye Li, seemingly trying to guess which two works were theirs from their reactions.
Throughout the entire event, the two maintained a faint expression, clapping occasionally and nodding at other times, making it impossible to discern their true feelings.
When his work appeared on the big screen, Chen Jiayuan sat up straight, completely absorbed.
The judges nodded frequently, and after a 15-second display, the artwork was quickly marked by a green stamp.
Listening closely, there was no further discussion around.
As the crowd erupted in uproar, Chen Jiayuan came to his senses, looking completely bewildered as if he had no idea what had happened.
"W-what's wrong?"
"The results of the semi-finals will be released this afternoon, and the finals are tomorrow!"
A single sentence from his neighbor left Chen Jiayuan feeling as if his skull had been shattered.
First came the surprise.
Then came endless ecstasy!
In the past, the "Brilliant You" competition took a month from registration to the preliminary round.
The preliminary round list has been released, the semi-finals will be held a week later, and the finals will be held three days later.
Full of confidence, Chen Jiayuan began preparing his semi-final and final entries as soon as he registered, even though it was still an unknown at the time.
But looking at the shocked, bewildered, and confused expressions of the designers around them, probably no one expected that the final would be moved up to tomorrow.
Ha ha ha ha……
Chen Jiayuan burst into uncontrollable laughter, his depressed mood soaring to the peak of joy at this moment.
He knew that opportunity would never disappoint those who prepared diligently!
If he regretfully withdrew from the competition last time and missed the championship, then this time, the championship is prepared for him!
Upon hearing that tomorrow's final will still be a free-for-all, even though the final hasn't started yet, Chen Jiayuan could already see the exciting scene of himself holding the trophy and winning the championship.
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