"....."
"The seven groups will present their work in sequence, and we will use a voting system where the audience and judges vote at the same time."
The host raised his hand, holding the card, and a special effect flashed. "That means you can't choose the same ticket twice; each person can only choose one set!"
"Okay, please press the start button on your voting device. Let's begin the countdown: 10, 9... 6, 5, 4, 3, 2..."
“1”
"Please welcome the first group, the Jingxing Jingzhi group!"
"..."
The location of the fashion show stage is different from that of a regular recording studio. Apart from the cameramen, almost no one can watch from the front of the stage. The judges sit in the middle of the runway, and everyone's gaze follows the models.
Lack, however, casually crossed his legs, glancing up briefly when the goddess appeared, showing no sign of amazement. His expression in the live stream was completely unreadable.
Was he really watching?
Yes, look carefully.
[A top-tier designer like Lack can tell a lot about a designer's skill level at a glance. I can only say that this set is really too ordinary and has nothing to offer.]
Honestly, if he didn't clap, I'd really think he was a figurine—he doesn't have any expression at all!
This is a bit disrespectful to the models and designers on the runway...
[What's so disrespectful about that? Does it only count as respect if your goddess whistles and applauds when she walks by?]
【Ahhh, didn't you guys notice?! He's wearing earrings! And long earrings!! He wasn't wearing them an hour ago! He put them on on purpose! Isn't that enough to show how much he values this show?!】
Wearing an earring is considered respect?!
[It's normal for you men not to understand. It's like your girlfriend washing her hair before going out with you—you're already showing her the utmost respect!]
[Furthermore, compared to the three others whose looks remained unchanged, the fact that he was prepared already raises expectations to the max.]
[Are you guys obsessed with the idea that good looks are everything? Do you have to be so seductive? It's just an earring...]
[A man wearing long earrings is like a woman wearing black stockings... Oh my god! So erotic!]
He's clearly quite handsome, not effeminate at all, so why does he look so...enchanting with earrings on?!
[Wearing long earrings and a wavy hairstyle, damn, what a stunner...]
[Go to sea! Go to sea!]
[Link to earrings! Link!]
Uh, am I just curious when those two groups will be on?
[You're not the only one curious; the last two are them.]
Why are Zhou Yuan's group still being allowed to perform? They plagiarized; shouldn't they have been eliminated immediately?
You want Zhou Yuan to quit? She can make you quit the online world directly.
[The production team even set up censored words, haha, it's really like a game between an empress dowager and a princess.]
Just wait and see; those photos online might not even be real.
[Exactly! These days, marketing accounts are constantly making twists and turns; I won't believe anyone until the very end!]
[...]
Ji Yunli watched the live broadcast from backstage as one group after another went through the rounds, and soon it would be their group's turn.
But…
She looked back at the closed office room; no one had come out yet.
Just then, Helian Xin and Wen Qingyu, who were making their grand entrance as the last two performers, walked through from backstage.
The design is basically the same as the one set from the beginning, with a red and white color scheme in a modern Chinese style.
Wen Qingyu was immediately drawn to the modified cheongsam dress worn by Helian Xin.
She had never seen such a striking design!
With his flamboyant yet composed and reserved demeanor, he drew the attention of almost everyone around him.
Wen Qingyu saw her standing there alone and chuckled softly, "What, did your boss just abandon you and run away?!"
"Dare to do it but not dare to take responsibility?"
Helian Xin spotted the man sitting to the side of the runway at a glance. She rubbed her sweaty hands together and forced herself to speak naturally:
"Don't say that about Qingyu. Everyone has given their all. The most important thing is to film the show perfectly."
"Next group! The Pure and Serene Group! Nightly Revelry!"
Helian Xin nodded to Ji Yunli, and Ji Yunli subconsciously moved to the side.
"Thank you." The woman stepped out.
The live stream chat exploded almost as soon as the models stepped off the runway.
[Holy crap, this set doesn't seem to have been changed!]
Why change it? It shouldn't have been copied in the first place!
This is a direct confrontation!
[The finished product looks so much better than her draft!]
[The Suzhou embroidery above was all made by professional artisans in just one week!]
It's obvious at a glance whether someone puts their heart into something or not; I really don't know how some people dare to do that!
[As expected, the new Chinese style must be red!]
【Xinxin, ahhhhhh! +999】
My wife is absolutely gorgeous! +999
As the special effects lights focused, Helian Xin's figure materialized, revealing a jade-colored, modified cheongsam layered beneath a black thin shirt.
As the woman walked, her high-slit legs swayed gracefully, revealing the subtle patterns embroidered on her swaying skirt.
Beautiful without being gaudy.
Holy crap, this outfit is seriously gorgeous!
[This is amazing! I want to buy it!! The heavy-duty design on it is so beautiful, so intricate but not heavy at all!]
[Waaaaah, I'm so fat, will she be able to fit into these clothes? She's so thin, but even her waist looks a bit chubby. But Jun-du looks so good!]
[Also, let's praise our designer, Wen Qingyu! A genius and beautiful designer!]
【A pure and delicious cow!】
[Gold Award for Pure and Serene Living!]
[...]
Wen Qingyu stared intently at the live stream from her exit position. When she saw the comments she wanted, she breathed a sigh of relief and laughed heartily.
Even seeing Su Su made me feel much better.
She was about to head to the observation room to await the final evaluation; she was certain the gold medal was hers!
Wen Qingyu lifted her skirt and stood up, tossing her phone to Su Su and saying to Li Duan, who was taking pictures of her behind-the-scenes footage, "You can get someone to prepare a trending topic."
"yes."
Su Su watched her light-footed figure from behind, his eyes deep.
In the middle of the stage, Helian Xin's hair was piled high, adorned only with a jade hairpin. She smiled gently, the jade at her earlobe reflecting her beautiful pink cheeks. The woman walked gracefully to her designated spot and took off her coat.
As the spotlight shone and the camera zoomed in, the modernized cheongsam inside was clearly displayed before everyone's eyes.
Helian Xin raised her hand and gently touched the knotted button, which was adorned with gold and jade, and the openwork neckline was embroidered with lotus flowers and leaves.
Lush leaves and tender flowers flowed down her long, graceful figure, accentuating her slender frame. With every frown, smile, sway, and movement, she exuded the charm and vitality of traditional Chinese culture.
Damn, this is just one eye-opening thing after another!
Holy crap, I'm sorry to say, but this is fucking amazing!
【Xinxin has such a great figure! She has such a slim waist and such great curves, I want to pinch her cheeks~】
She looks absolutely stunning in that! If I wore it with that jacket, I'd look like I was in pajamas!
Wow! How long will it take to embroider this?!
This huge piece of jade is so expensive... Is it even something I can afford to look at?
I've got my eye on that huge bracelet! The diamonds and jade are so beautiful!
[As expected, our ancestors' aesthetic sense was spot on!]
It's not that there aren't luxury goods in China, it's that Chinese-style luxury goods are unaffordable!
I really love this set! It feels like I could wear it on any casual date!
Who designed this?
The live stream chat was buzzing with excitement, and the audience reacted just as enthusiastically. The camera gave Helian Xin a full half-minute close-up, showing her from head to toe.
Then they moved to the audience area to try and capture everyone's reactions, starting with the judges.
The two deans' faces almost openly showed their joy and satisfaction, while Qi Qiulin sat upright, clapping her hands lightly and nodding from time to time, her smile unchanged from the previous performances.
Finally, the camera focused on Lack.
The man's gaze was also fixed on Helian Xin. His narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and his dark pupils stared intently at the clothes on her body. Compared to the previous groups, he was almost completely focused.
He's finally watching!
Does anyone else think Lack is really paying attention to this group? He kept saying he was looking forward to it earlier too!
[Yes, yes, yes! And every time Xinxin and the other two get involved, they seem a little awkward, doesn't anyone understand?! They deliberately avoid eye contact, ahhhhh!]
【Oh, is it just me who thinks it doesn't feel right? Her eyes look a bit strange... And doesn't anyone else think the pattern on her clothes looks familiar?】
I also think so... but I've never dared to say it... the more I look at it, the more it seems like it...
[Many Chinese permanent makeup patterns look very similar, isn't that normal?]
[Are they here to stir up trouble? Could they be royalty or relatives of the emperor?]
Similar to the comments section, some audience members from the fashion industry near the stage also suddenly started whispering among themselves.
Helian Xin caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of her eye, and she was startled, but her attention was quickly overshadowed by the screams of the fans, because everyone clearly saw that the man had smiled for the second time today.
Helian Xin subconsciously lowered her head, and this time, she met the man's gaze directly.
She could clearly see his obvious smile.
And a smile that didn't reach his eyes, a pair of eyes that sent chills down his spine.
Helian Xin's breath hitched, and his whole body trembled.
"..."
At the same time, Ji Yunli was also browsing the live stream. Seeing the screen full of praise and admiration, she felt a bittersweet feeling.
Ultimately, she would have preferred Saorsa to win the award.
"What should I do...? This doesn't seem right—"
"What?! What do we do?!"
Ji Yunli looked up abruptly. Standing in front of her was the fabric maker, whose face showed obvious excitement and agitation.
Before she could even ask any questions, Ji Yunli's pupils suddenly contracted as she saw the models filing out from behind the fabric maker!
"What are you all standing there for! Make way! It's almost our turn, come on, line up in order!"
Ji Yunli was pushed aside, her eyes staring blankly at the model wearing clothes that were completely different from what she had seen before—a completely different style and look!
How is that possible?!
How could you possibly make seven completely different outfits in half an hour?!
It wasn't until she saw Zhou Yuan walking towards her in high heels and a full set of gorgeous clothes that Ji Yunli belatedly realized that a chill had shot straight up from the soles of her feet to her heart.
She had only one thought in her mind!
In those half hour, Mu Yiran wasn't creating miracles at all; she simply had everyone change into the other set she had prepared!
That talk of plagiarism is just a smokescreen!
Aorsa probably already knew!
what to do? !
Ji Yunli hurriedly pushed past the model, said she was going to the restroom, and ran out. She needed to tell Helian Xin and the others as soon as possible, and then delete all the records!
This has nothing to do with her!
She took out her phone to call back, but the call went unanswered. The screen next to her was still showing Helian Xin's silhouette as she returned to Taiwan. Trembling, she opened her messages and photo gallery to delete the records—
"Thud!" The phone fell to the ground because of sweat and trembling hands.
Ji Yunli was about to pick it up, but her outstretched hand froze instantly.
A pair of red-soled high heels came into view.
"…………"
Mu Yiran slowly picked up the phone. She remembered that it was the latest model of Apple phone that Ji Yunli bought after receiving her first month's salary and bonus.
I can still vividly recall the girl's delighted expression as she asked her to help her choose a color.
She stared at the chat history lingering on her phone screen, then looked up, her red lips and cold eyes revealing a soft sigh:
"So, it really was you, the one who betrayed me."
"Ji Yunli".
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