Raising a wolf-like puppy 11
After the qualifying round, the first ranking round begins. This competition requires all successful designers to showcase ten haute couture women's suits and five haute couture men's suits in the same showroom. The designs will then be compared and ranked based on the number of votes they receive.
This ranking match is very important because it is related to the final competition. If you rank too far behind, it will be difficult to catch up.
Because Xiao Yi's previous collection featured pieces that had already been shown by others, he was heavily criticized by the media, and he couldn't suppress the critical reports. Some media outlets even accused him of imitating Xiao Yu's style from the very beginning of his fashion career. Internet users from various countries also criticized him fiercely, but the often fiery designer De Red remained silent. This was all thanks to his boyfriend; that's the benefit of having a backer.
In order to avoid being accused by the media of having a similar style to someone else, Xiao Yi tried to modify the clothing he was going to submit for the competition where it had the style of other designers, and then asked the staff to carefully confirm whether these clothes had been displayed before.
On the day of the competition, the designers who successfully advanced, with their clothes and models, entered the dressing room assigned to them by the organizers, ready to wait for entry.
After changing into her outfit, Angela stood in front of the mirror and stared at it. She was stunned for a long moment, unable to recover. This outfit... why did it look so weird?
"Xiao Yi..." Angela walked up to Xiao Yi and said, "Are you sure this outfit is the flagship model? Did you really pick the right one?"
"Of course this is the flagship model. How could I have picked up the wrong costume for such an important competition?" Xiao Yi looked at her in confusion.
"But this one..." Angela looked down, not knowing how to describe the outfit.
"What's wrong with this outfit?" Xiao Yi saw her hesitant look, and he became even more confused. In his opinion, this outfit was very good. In his previous life, this outfit was highly praised, but the original designer's style was too strong, so he did his best to make some modifications, and he felt quite satisfied with it.
Angela was still thinking about how to describe it when the staff over there shouted at them to get ready to go on stage.
Angela reacted almost instinctively and quickly walked to the entrance to wait.
For this ranking competition, the organizer announced the theme requirements several months ago so that the contestants could prepare early.
The theme of this exhibition is romance, and the style requirement is elegance. Because all the clothes need to be contrasted, each designer only needs to show ten sets of women's clothing and five sets of men's clothing.
The showroom was already packed, and anyone who had previously received an invitation could still enter today. Madame Lemire and other fashion industry leaders sat in the front row. They were the judges for this competition, and their scores accounted for 50% of the total score.
Light music with a romantic tone sounded, and when the first two groups of people walked out, everyone who watched felt that it was very good. It turned out that the designers who were able to participate in this competition would not disappoint people.
Xiao Yi's models were the third group to appear according to the draw order. The models took turns walking out, staying for a while at the front, and then turned around and returned to the display position at the back.
Seeing the clothes Xiao Yi showed off, everyone was stunned at first, and then they all thought, how could it be so ugly? Can this be called high-end clothing?
To the right of Mrs. Lemuel was Mrs. Jessie. Looking at the costumes on the stage, Lemuel tilted her head slightly and asked, "What do you think of these costumes?"
"..." Madam Jie Xi's face was a little grim. She had been very optimistic about Xiao Yi in recent years, recommending his designs many times and saying that he would reach the pinnacle of fashion. However, since the last fashion show, Xiao Yi's sudden change in style had not only attracted a lot of negative comments, but now he was wearing such an ugly outfit to compete. She felt ashamed for him.
Mrs. Lemire had faced considerable skepticism over the past few years because she hadn't given up on her support for Xiao Yu. However, she could see Xiao Yu's design talent and intelligence in his designs, and she was confident she hadn't misjudged him.
The people watching the show below couldn't help but start discussing it.
"Aren't these clothes too ugly? Can this even be called haute couture?"
"Yeah, it feels like only the fabric is expensive, the design feels cheap. It doesn't meet the standards of haute couture at all, does it?"
"The clothes of designers who didn't make the cut before are much better looking than these."
"What's wrong with Xiao Yi now? Compared to his previous outfit, the difference is too big, isn't it?"
"I think it's probably related to his sudden change of style."
"The clothes in the last show were criticized for clashing with many designers, but at least they were still pretty good. But these clothes now... it's really hard to describe."
Zhao Xin, a family member of the designer, was also sitting downstairs. Hearing the discussion, she couldn't help but feel anxious for Xiao Yi. Although she didn't understand fashion very well, from an ordinary person's perspective, even she felt that these clothes weren't particularly attractive.
Angela, the main performer, was the last to appear, and she had to walk back and forth twice. The first time, she walked in time with the music, her graceful, model-like steps. But after seeing the disapproving looks from the crowd, she couldn't help but quicken her pace a bit on the second walk back, quickly heading back to her designated display area.
Tao Yuan's model was standing behind Xiao Yi.
As the models came out one after another, the eyes of the people below all lit up, thinking that this was the kind of haute couture clothing that could not only amaze people but also make them feel enjoyed while appreciating it.
"So beautiful! It feels like anyone wearing these clothes will instantly become elegant."
"I feel like I can't even remember the clothes I just saw. Why am I so jealous of those models?"
“It feels like a dream, so beautiful it doesn’t seem real at all.”
"My heart is beating, more so than ever before. I have never felt this kind of heartbeat even for the person I love the most."
"Me too, but this is the first time I've felt moved. My first heartbeat wasn't for a person, but for these clothes."
"The main show is here! Oh my god, how can she be so beautiful?!"
"This outfit... should be put in a haute couture museum's permanent collection!"
“If it’s really collected, I will definitely go to see it every day!”
After standing at the front for a moment, Rachel gracefully turned and walked back. Originally, there was some distance between her and Angela, but she deliberately stood very close to her. After the next group of models appeared, she deliberately turned her head to look at Angela, examining her outfit with disdain.
If it were before, Angela would definitely look at her without giving in, but now, she avoided her gaze and didn't want to meet her eyes.
Rachel's clothes were so beautiful that it made her jealous. She thought her own clothes would look even uglier in comparison to his.
Although Angelina didn't want to meet Rachel's gaze, she couldn't help but want to see her outfit. She wondered why hers looked so good? Why wasn't she wearing that outfit? She could already imagine how the media would use the comparison to describe the two of them, and she would definitely be the one being ridiculed and criticized.
After the female models' catwalk, it's time for the male models to appear.
As the main show host for menswear, Donahue stood out even next to the supermodels. It wasn't that the other models weren't good, but Donahue was simply too outstanding. While those models had impressive figures and stage presence, they lacked a certain aura compared to Donahue. Standing among them, Donahue exuded the unmistakable aura of a wolf pack leader.
After all the models appeared, the people present began to score. In addition to the scores given by Mrs. Lemire and others, which accounted for 50%, the scores of other people on the scene accounted for 20%, and online voting accounted for 30%.
After Mrs. Lemire finished scoring all the designers, she turned to look at Mrs. Jessie's scores and said in a surprised tone, "Did Xiao Yi's clothes get such high scores as yours?"
Mrs. Jessie's expression was also a little embarrassed. She didn't want Xiao Yi to lose too badly, so she deliberately gave him a slightly higher score. However, Mrs. Lemire saw it, and she could only say, "I misread the name. Thanks for reminding me."
Mrs. Jie Xi deleted the original score, gave it a reasonable score, and then submitted it. She sighed inwardly, thinking that after this evaluation, Xiao Yi would not be able to win this year's competition.
All the designers came out and waited for the statistical results of the scores to be announced.
The costume designed by Tao Yuan amazed the audience, so everyone expected that he would get the highest score.
Everyone stood up and applauded him. Tao Yuan walked to the front, bowed and saluted to express his gratitude.
Xiao Yi clenched his fists tightly. He couldn't control his urge to glare at Tao Yuan, but he didn't want to be photographed by the photographers below, so he could only lower his eyes and look at the floor.
The applause lasted for a long time before it stopped. Madame Lemire, as a representative of the judges, came on stage to give him flowers. After he took the flowers, he bent down to express his gratitude to Madame Lemire, and the applause rang out again.
The results of the online voting will not be released until tomorrow, after the video is uploaded. However, judging by the scores on site, we can already predict what the results of the online voting will be.
After the competition, the models returned to the dressing room to change their clothes and prepare to return to the hotel.
As soon as Rachel opened the door, the door opposite opened as well. Angela took the lead and walked out. When she saw Rachel, she was stunned for a moment.
Rachel folded her hands and smiled, saying, "The outfit you wore just now really suits you. Just like your appearance and temperament, it's earthy and cheap. Even if you wrap it in high-end fabrics, it won't make you look elegant."
"You're just wearing a nice outfit, what's there to be proud of?" Angela said while suppressing her anger.
"It's nothing to be proud of, but the photo of me wearing that dress will likely be recorded in the annals of haute couture glory, and the photo of yours will definitely be recorded in the annals of shame," Rachel said. "When the time comes, remember to check it out online. I'll write you a long and serious review."
Rachel looked at her smugly, then left with the other equally smug models. They had originally been going to interview with different masters, but suddenly received a notice from their agent saying that it was the chairman's order to interview with designer Xiao Yu. They were reluctant at first, but since it was the chairman's request, they had no choice but to obey.
They thought that it was great to be able to wear designer Xiao Yu's clothes and walk the runway, and their value would definitely increase greatly because of this competition.
Angela glared at their departing figures, feeling both angry and upset. She'd worked so hard for so many years to build her current worth, and today's show would undoubtedly cause it to plummet. And every time a list of the ugliest haute couture fashions was mentioned, her picture would undoubtedly be included. She wasn't young anymore, and trying to restore her worth was practically impossible. Most unbearable of all, her worth would undoubtedly lag far behind Rachel's.
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Li Jinmeng went to have afternoon tea with the ladies and talked about today's game.
Li Jinmeng felt very happy and proud listening to the ladies' praise and exclamations. After the afternoon tea party, she couldn't help but want to go to the hotel to see her son.
Tao Yuan was being intimate with Donald Trump in the room. They were lying on the bed, hugging and kissing each other.
Hearing the doorbell, Tao Yuan separated his lips from Donald Trump's, turned around and pressed the screen on the bedside.
"My mother is here." Tao Yuan said, looking at the person on the screen.
Donahue was stunned for a moment and said, "We are..., have we been caught by her?"
"Hurry up and get dressed, and stop talking nonsense." Tao Yuan patted him and said, "Don't be rude in front of my mother."
Donald Trump has been spending the night here almost every day recently, so he brought a few sets of clothes with him. Tao Yuan asked him to dress properly, and of course, asked him to wear something a little more formal.
Tao Yuan also put on his clothes instead of a pajamas, then walked out quickly and opened the door for Li Jinmeng.
"Sorry, Mom, I kept you waiting for so long." Tao Yuan said to Li Jinmeng after opening the door.
"It's okay, are you taking a shower?" Li Jinmeng said with a smile, then walked in.
"...No, I was just changing clothes." Tao Yuan said in a slightly lower voice.
After Li Jinmeng sat down on the sofa, Donald Trump walked out of the room.
"Hello, Auntie." Donald greeted Li Jinmeng politely.
Li Jin dreamed that Donald Trump came out of the room and was stunned when he saw him.
Tao Yuan introduced Li Jinmeng, "Mom, this is my boyfriend."
"Boyfriend?" Li Jinmeng was still a little confused and felt very surprised because she knew her son's personality and some of his quirks. He had always disliked being touched since he was a child, but now he had a boyfriend.
Donald Trump was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that Tao Yuan would introduce himself to his mother as her boyfriend right now.
"Hello, Auntie. My name is Donahue." Donahue introduced himself.
"Oh, hello." Li Jinmeng then looked at Donald Trump seriously, thinking that this young man looked younger than her son, and it would be difficult to judge him if he was too young. Moreover, he was so handsome and charming that he would definitely attract a lot of people. Such a person did not seem suitable for long-term and stable relationships, so she couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"You go back first, I want to talk to my mother for a while." Tao Yuan said to Donald Trump. He could see that Li Jinmeng must have a lot to say to him.
"Okay." Donahue nodded, then said to Li Jinmeng, "Auntie, goodbye."
"Goodbye." Li Jinmeng also nodded to him.
After Donald left, Li Jinmeng walked to the sofa and sat down, and Tao Yuan made a cup of black tea for her.
"Is that Donahue really your boyfriend?" Li Jinmeng asked.
"I've already introduced him to my mom. Of course, he's my real boyfriend." Tao Yuan placed the black tea in front of Li Jinmeng. "We're dating seriously with the intention of getting married."
"You... can you tolerate him touching you?" Li Jinmeng picked up the black tea and asked the question in her mind, "Or is your relationship just platonic?"
Xiao Yu had never liked being touched since he was little. When he was still sensible, he would burst into tears if someone touched him. As he grew older, he even vomited if someone insisted on touching him. This made Li Jinmeng very worried, thinking her son might be single for the rest of his life, but now he actually has a boyfriend.
"I can't stand other people touching me, but I don't feel uncomfortable when he touches me. This is also the most important reason why I am in a relationship with him."
"Really?" Li Jinmeng paused and asked hesitantly, "So you two, have you ever..."
There are some things that a mother really can't ask, but she is really worried, so she wants to know what their situation is.
"For the two of us, everything that should have happened and shouldn't have happened has already happened." Tao Yuan admitted it frankly.
"Is that so?" Li Jinmeng was in a complicated mood. She was of course happy for her son to have a boyfriend, but she was a little worried about who he was dating. "Can your boyfriend really settle down and be with you without being affected by the many suitors who come to him? Mom is a little worried about you. Maybe you should find someone who is more mature and stable, who has experienced everything he should have experienced."
Tao Yuan smiled and said, "Some things are destined. You can't escape what's meant to happen, and you can't ask for what you can't get. It took me a lot of effort to finally meet someone who can accept me. I believe he is my destined one. His heart is much more mature than his appearance, even more mature than me. He treats me very well. Between the two of us, he is the one who usually takes care of me."
Tao Yuan tried his best to speak well of Donahue, hoping to reassure Li Jinmeng. However, these good words were also true. Although Donahue was young, his personality was very different from his appearance. He looked like a playful young boy, but in fact he was very mature and steady, and he was also very caring.
Li Jinmeng thought for a moment and said, "Mom knows it's wrong to judge someone by appearance. But concern can lead to confusion, especially since your situation is special. Mom is worried that you'll get hurt."
"Don't worry, Mom. Although he is a few years younger than me, I have absolute confidence that I can handle him."
Li Jinmeng nodded and said, "Then I will take advantage of this time to observe him carefully and then draw conclusions."
Tao Yuan smiled and said nothing.
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While Tao Yuan was taking a shower, he heard the sound of the bathroom door opening, but he didn't turn around.
After Donahue took off all his clothes, he hugged him from behind and rubbed the shower gel on his body.
Tao Yuan leaned on his chest, closed his eyes and enjoyed his service, feeling his hands wandering on his body. Slowly, his legs began to feel weak and he felt that he could not stand anymore.
Donahue held him in his arms and sat him in the bathtub, then started to run the water. The warm water slowly flowed over their waists. Tao Yuan had no strength left.
The water in the bathtub kept undulating and rippling, and from time to time it was spilled out of the bathtub.
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Donahue carried Tao Yuan out of the bathroom, put him on the large, soft bed, and lay down beside him.
Tao Yuan turned around, hooked her arms around his neck and kissed him. They only did it twice in the bathroom, which was not enough for both of them.
They did it for several hours straight until midnight, when Tao Yuan was tired and sleepy, and the two were ready to end.
Donahue was young and didn't know how to control himself. He seemed to have endless energy, but Tao Yuan didn't have the same energy. His body couldn't handle it if he did it too much. So he set a rule for Donahue: he had to let him sleep when he wanted to, and he couldn't continue to do it after he fell asleep.
Tao Yuan leaned against Donahue's chest and sighed comfortably. He felt relaxed and comfortable all over. Thinking back to his past lives, although he had always enjoyed sex with his lover, his enjoyment was very different due to his special physical condition in this life. This was a feeling generated by his body itself, not something he could control.
"You just introduced me to your mother like that?" Donahue was still surprised. He didn't expect that he would directly tell his mother that he was his boyfriend.
"Don't you want me to introduce you to my mother?" Tao Yuan asked.
"Of course not. I have already proposed to you, but you rejected me." Donahue said, "I am very happy that you introduced me to your mother. However, I am also a little surprised at the same time."
"There are some things I'll only tell you once, so you must remember them." Tao Yuan held his face, looked into his eyes and said seriously, "In this world, I can only bear you touching me. I can't be with anyone else in this life. My body can accept you because my heart accepts you. I've fallen in love with you and want to live like this with you forever, so I introduced you to my mother. But you can't get carried away with this. You must always be good to me, and only to me. I love you very much, you can't imagine how much I love you. I only love you in this life, and you can only love me."
Donahue looked at him, and the wonderful feeling in his heart reappeared. This feeling was difficult for him to describe. Anyway, he felt it was very wonderful and very happy.
"I love you, and I will only love you in this life." After a moment of trance, Donahue suddenly had an illusion, as if he had said this to him many times. He had said this to him a long, long time ago.
The two kissed each other passionately. It had nothing to do with desire, but they just wanted to merge each other into their bodies, and even their souls wanted to be combined together.
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