"If you put a catfish that feeds on fish into the pond where sardines live, the sardines, which were originally moving slowly, will scatter and flee in order to survive. This solves the problem of lack of oxygen in the pond, allowing more sardines to survive. In turn, they can reproduce into sardines with super vitality."
Ye Li explained softly.
Jolian belatedly realized what was happening.
This... isn't this just the catfish effect?
Before Jolian could even lament that he had become an idiot just by changing his name, the entire room fell silent.
drop!
The countdown has ended.
The first round of the competition is over.
"Which of you will go first?"
The host came on stage to ask questions.
Xie Chenlu and Fairy No. 026 exchanged a glance, and Xie Chenlu took the lead in opening his drawing board.
Black and white tones.
A bracelet shaped like vines.
"A beauty like a flower beyond the clouds, above which lies the vast blue sky, below which the waves of water ripple..."
As Xie Chenlu lightly tapped his fingertip, the leaves entwined on the vines were filled with alternating black and transparent colors. "The main body of the bracelet is made of pure silver, while the vine part is made of obsidian and glass. It can be entwined vines, or it can be a black swan that remains faithful to the end. In short, whether it is vines or swans, it is an aspiration for love."
"So what about YL? Does it have any special meaning?"
A designer on the other side asked a question.
Xie Chenlu smiled and shook his head, "This is the logo of our Ye Li Studio."
Good-natured laughter rang out.
The designer who asked the question seemed surprised by the answer, and after a moment of stunned silence, he looked amused.
Amidst the enthusiastic laughter from the audience, Ye Li couldn't help but give Xie Chenlu a thumbs-up as he looked over.
An idol is an idol.
Even in such a tense and exciting moment, they didn't forget to advertise their own studio.
With everyone's attention focused on her, contestant number 026 revealed her design.
"To whom can I express my longing? A shallow-hearted person cannot understand..."
Amidst the clear, melodious female voice reciting, a magnificent and elaborate brooch came into view.
The center features a pair of swans with their necks intertwined; the design is simple.
The lake water beneath the swan is an irregularly shaped line that meanders from the back of the swan's neck on the left to the right.
The edges of the lake are irregular.
At first glance, it looks like ripples spreading across a lake, or like a vine.
In conclusion, this is an outstanding design at first glance.
Due to time constraints, the details were not completed perfectly.
At this moment, no one will nitpick the details.
It's common for designers to spend anywhere from several weeks to several months in their studios, from the initial spark of inspiration to completing a sketch and refining the details.
10 minutes? What more could you ask for?
Before the judges could even offer their opinions, applause began to erupt from the audience.
It was as if designer number 026's work had already captivated everyone present.
Xie Chenlu looked at the brooch with admiration.
Looking back at the judges' panel, he said calmly, "I concede!"
The audience erupted in uproar.
The brooch number 026 is indeed outstanding, but there is no denying that Xie Chenlu's design is equally stunning.
Not to mention, his Sauvignon Blanc was made of sterling silver.
With its target consumer base leaning towards the lower-middle class, if it goes into mass production in the future, it might just become the next Pinduoduo bestseller.
It is both stylish and commercially viable.
It makes one want to shout in their heart: Absolutely amazing!
What did the judges say?
The host turned to look at the judges.
The judges looked around and each revealed their scores for the two pieces of Changxiangsi.
Offstage, the organizers were efficiently inputting statistics.
In the blink of an eye, the big screen displayed the scores and statistics of the 10 judges for the two paintings of Acacia confusa.
After a brief silence, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause upon seeing the final score in the last column.
Each judge has their own preferences, so the scores they give will naturally differ.
However, in the final score column, Xie Chenlu and Fairy No. 026 both received a score of 9.88.
"So, following in the footsteps of the talent scout, another miracle has been created on stage!!!"
The host's voice was full of excitement.
Their eyes lit up when they looked at the judges' panel. "So, can we interpret this as both designers making it to the finals based on their own talent?"
The judges nodded.
A thunderous applause erupted.
In the stands, the fairy with number 026 covered her mouth and stomped her feet in disbelief before rushing to Xie Chenlu.
You could tell she wanted to hug Xie Chenlu, but when she got closer, she became shy, only bowing and saying "Thank you," before leaving the stage with excited eyes.
The second match started soon.
Even though he was only there to observe, Qiao Lian's heart had been pounding wildly ever since Xie Chenlu said he was admitting defeat.
Looking up again, I saw a designer on the right saying that he wanted to challenge Wan Mingyi.
The judges presented the topic as "black and white," and the designers on both sides of the stage, whether in front of their easels or watching from the sidelines, all looked deep in thought.
Jolian experienced the sardine effect that Ye Li had described once again.
And this was just an extra round.
It wasn't even a final.
How spectacular will tomorrow's final be?
Jolian couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Resigning was the right decision!
This trip was worth it!
It was totally worth it!!!
Turning back, one could see Dai Qingzhou's face was dark, and the veins on the back of his hand gripping the phone were clearly visible.
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