[No.1: Ye Li, 129 votes, China]
The audience erupted in uproar.
"Ah, it's Ye. I knew it would be her! Young, beautiful, and brimming with artistic talent, Ye!"
"This is her work? It's amazing! She actually put such an excellent piece last? That takes real courage!"
"So, she was absolutely certain she would make it to the finals and have the opportunity to exhibit this piece? Are all Chinese girls this brave and determined? I love China, I love Chinese girls! And of course, Chinese Kung Fu!"
"Perfect!"
A murmur arose from the audience, and the judges' comments were almost inaudible.
Dai Qingzhou was stunned, as if he had been struck dumb.
I can't believe Ye Li got first place.
Even more unbelievable is that Lydia, who was on the verge of victory, was eliminated just like that?
I stared blankly at the large screen that had already listed all the rankings.
When Dai Qingzhou spotted Lydia, who had fallen to 48th place, his breathing became unsteady.
“Ye…”
When the host's voice came through the microphone, Dai Qingzhou looked up again and saw that Ye Li's work had already been switched on the screen.
Title: Nirvana (Flying)
Designer: Ye Li
Country: China
The piece, named Nirvana, is made primarily of rubies. At first glance, it resembles a phoenix rising from the ashes, poised to take flight.
The most exquisite thing was the phoenix.
Rather than a phoenix, it's more like a light feather.
It was as if a gust of wind had blown that glimpse away so lightly.
But it was named Nirvana.
The finishing touch.
Not to mention the rings, earrings, and bracelets from the same series.
At first glance, it can be summed up in just two words: stunning.
Upon closer inspection, even the details are full of design sense, making it impossible for you to find any flaws.
If this work were placed in the preliminary round, Ye Li would still outshine all the other designers.
Sure enough, the artwork was met with praise from both the stage and the audience as soon as it was exhibited.
Even when the judges commented, their appreciation was immediately apparent.
"Ye, I know that in the beautiful mythology of China, the phoenix rising from the ashes symbolizes a new beginning. But why did you name it 'Flying' instead of 'Rebirth'?"
One of the judges asked a question.
Ye Li smiled, “Rebirth is just living. But flying means infinite possibilities. Before me is an endless sky, and I can fly wherever I want.”
The judges nodded repeatedly.
Miranda chuckled and joked, "Ye, I'm sure your Nirvana will be the most popular piece among the guests at this competition. I suggest you decide on the price in advance and rip them off handsomely."
Amidst the uproarious laughter, the special guests in the first row looked helpless.
Pierre was especially furious: "Miranda, if you keep doing this, we'll never be able to get along well again!"
VG's editor-in-chief shrugged with amusement, "I'm not going to compete with you guys in terms of financial resources. I just need Ye to spare some time for an exclusive interview. Ye..."
Turning to Ye Li, the editor-in-chief of VG smiled and said, "I've decided, the cover of the next issue of VG will be Nirvana. Do you agree?"
Do you agree?
Do you agree?
OMG!
Only a fool would refuse, right?
The competition is still ongoing, and the atmosphere at the scene has already reached its peak.
Under the watchful eyes of countless envious and expectant gazes, Ye Li smiled and bowed, "Thank you, it's my honor!"
In the back row of the game, Jolian stood there, lost in thought.
A little voice inside me is excitedly stomping its feet!
Flying is Ye Li's.
Flying is actually Ye Li's!
Waaaaah, she actually voted for Ye Li!!!
Does this mean that she and Ye Li are the same type of people with similar tastes and perspectives?
Look to the left and right, where Dai Qingzhou is staring intently at the big screen, not saying a word.
Then look at Lydia and Jiang Chengcheng on the right, who both look incredulous.
Jolian gripped the armrest of his seat, swallowing back the scream that was about to burst out.
Jiang Chengcheng stared blankly.
How many times has this happened?
The third time?
Or... the fourth time?
Every time she felt that the gap between her and Ye Li had narrowed a little bit.
Ye Li would dart out a great distance like flying, leaving her far behind.
Why is this happening?
She's already tried her best!
Before us was "Brilliance with You".
Later came the "Charity Night".
At this moment, Ye Li has another dazzling gold medal trophy.
The thought of returning to the capital city made Ye Li no longer the darling of capital as netizens had described her, but rather a true dark horse designer.
Jiang Chengcheng felt like her teeth were aching from clenching them.
Wow!
Applause erupted like a tidal wave.
Upbeat music filled the air.
When Jiang Chengcheng looked up again, she saw that the awards ceremony had already begun on stage.
Ten designers stood in a row.
Ye Li is the only person of Asian descent, and at first glance, she is the youngest.
It's incredibly eye-catching.
Special guests went on stage to present certificates.
The judges presented the trophies one after another.
Below the stands, the flashing lights were almost blinding.
Standing in the center of the crowd, Ye Li, holding the gold medal and beaming with a bright smile, was clearly the star of the show.
Before dawn tomorrow, Ye Li will be featured on the front page of major international fashion magazines.
The atmosphere on stage was enthusiastic.
The same applies to the audience.
In the back row of the venue, Dai Qingzhou looked at Lydia, whose expression was gloomy, and almost blurted out the word "useless".
Even though the competition is over, the most crucial part—building connections—has only just begun.
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