Hao Yan greeted the judges respectfully and said that she had noticed Jiang Yan's design style was similar to hers while she was backstage, so she came up to take a look.
When the person in question arrived, the judges quieted down and began comparing her design work with their own.
Soon, several more famous designers came up on stage to compare their work.
Bai Qingzhi naturally wouldn't leave her employee alone on the stage, so she stood with her and held her hand.
The competition was broadcast live globally, so this scene was naturally not cut off.
Immediately, everyone who saw it started cursing in the comments section.
"Qingzhi, I really didn't plagiarize." Jiang Yan's tears fell.
"I believe you." Bai Qingzhi's expression was blank, but her words immediately reassured Jiang Yan.
She could feel Jiang Yan gripping her hand even tighter.
Jiang Yan had manuscripts from the design to the finished product, as well as her thought process analysis. She was about to speak when Bai Qingzhi stopped her.
Although Jiang Yan was somewhat puzzled, she still chose to trust Qing Zhi and remained calm, continuing to wait anxiously.
After discussion among the group, and with Hao Yan speaking eloquently about her design inspiration, they ultimately concluded that Jiang Yan had plagiarized.
Just then, Bai Qingzhi signaled to Jiang Yan that she could say she had evidence.
"Miss Jiang, right? Plagiarism isn't so simple to determine. If, according to what you're saying, someone just analyzes my work and then creates something with the same concept, lines, and style, wouldn't that also be considered original?" Hao Yan looked very angry.
The other designers present could understand; after all, it would be unbearable for anyone to have their hard-earned designs misappropriated.
Jiang Yan was not good with words to begin with, and being targeted like this made her even more speechless.
Just then, Bai Qingzhi squeezed her hand, and Jiang Yan didn't know why, but her heart immediately relaxed.
"Then how can Miss Hao prove that your work is not plagiarized from Jiang Yan's?" Bai Qingzhi asked with a smile.
The scene fell silent once again.
Hao Yan's current status is not top-tier, but she is still considered a big name, and her designs are widely recognized.
Instantly, everyone's gaze towards Bai Qingzhi changed. As expected, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger!
But Bai Qingzhi did not back down at all and continued to press for answers:
"Since Miss Hao has made such a thorough statement, can I also say that you have been plagiarizing Jiang Yan's work all along?"
Looking at Bai Qingzhi's calm and composed expression, Hao Yan felt the panic she had just felt resurface.
Looking down at the artwork in her hand, Hao Yan couldn't help but start to have doubts.
But she quickly suppressed those emotions.
The seller said that this was her daughter's last work before her death, and that she had already paid enough hush money. The seller had never even met her, so Bai Qingzhi couldn't possibly know about it.
"Everyone, although Jiang Yan designed this just two days ago, these are all her previous works, some of which are four or five years old. You can take a look at her design style."
Bai Qingzhi carried a bag with her, and after speaking, she took out all the contents of it.
When Hao Yan saw the manuscript from several years ago, her pupils suddenly contracted.
This... is exactly the same as the design drawings I bought back then!
Looking up at Bai Qingzhi's smiling face again, Hao Yan felt as if she had missed something.
"No!" Seeing Jiang Yan's manuscript being picked up by the crowd, Hao Yan made a move to snatch it away.
But it was too late.
In addition to this indirect evidence, Bai Qingzhi also provided the videotape that Guan Jiangyan had obtained.
Jiang Yan was afraid that her inspiration would disappear, so she would record every design she made. She mentioned this to Bai Qingzhi some time ago, and Bai Qingzhi asked for it.
"These should be the manuscripts that Miss Hao posted on her account back then, right?" Bai Qingzhi found Hao Yan's social media account again and flipped to the manuscripts that had been posted before.
Upon comparison, the two are surprisingly similar!
Looking at the timeline, Jiang Yan was actually six months ahead of Hao Yan!
“There are only a few design styles, so it’s normal for them to be similar.” Hao Yan quickly searched her mind for a solution.
Bai Qingzhi's smile widened upon hearing this, and she replied with a teasing look in her eyes:
"But that's not what Miss Hao said just now!"
Jiang Yan was already bewildered by this turn of events. She had been following Hao Yan and was relieved to see that Hao Yan's manuscript was similar to the master's ideas. She never thought that Hao Yan might have plagiarized her work!
But the question is, how would Hao Yan know what her designs would look like?
"The reason your mother doesn't let you enter the design industry is because she's afraid that the fact that she sold your design drafts will be exposed. After all, she received millions from them!" Bai Qingzhi finally told Jiang Yan the truth at this moment.
Jiang Yan felt as if she had been struck by lightning. For a moment, she was dazed, and then she was filled with rage.
If Bai Qingzhi hadn't stopped her, Jiang Yan might have pounced on Hao Yan and torn her to pieces.
The thought that all her hard work had been taken away, especially since it was sold by her own mother, made Jiang Yan burst into tears.
Everyone was stunned by this reversal. Just then, one of the judges spoke up and said to put it aside for now.
Bai Qingzhi recognized him; he was someone who was on good terms with Hao Yan.
"These facts don't necessarily prove that Miss Hao is the plagiarist; a more thorough investigation is needed." The man in the middle played the peacemaker, trying to downplay the plagiarism issue.
But this opportunity was created by Bai Qingzhi herself, and she wrote the letter of understanding back then for today, so she certainly wouldn't let it go so easily.
"I understand what you mean, so I brought all the evidence." After saying that, he directly played the recording of Jiang Yan's mother admitting to the transaction and the record of the transaction between the two.
The decision was final.
“Miss Hao, we still need your cooperation with this matter. The police officers should already be waiting outside, so I won’t see you out.” Bai Qingzhi said, stepping aside.
The gate opened, and sure enough, there were police officers waiting outside.
Hao Yan realized that the matter had been exposed, and in an instant, she felt utterly hopeless. At that moment, she only hated that woman for deceiving her.
If she says the designer is still alive, she won't accept any amount of money!
It wasn't until Hao Yan was taken away that everyone realized what had happened, and the delayed competition resumed.
This scene was broadcast to the world. The barrage of criticism that had just been going off was quiet for a few seconds, and then it instantly filled the entire screen.
Jiang Yan ultimately scored 8.5 points and left the stage amidst sighs of disappointment from everyone.
Looking at the huge sun outside, Jiang Yan felt a sense of disorientation, as if everything that had just happened was a dream.
"Qingzhi, you knew all along?"
Bai Qingzhi nodded.
"Sorry I didn't tell you beforehand."
Jiang Yan laughed when she heard Bai Qingzhi's apology, then took the other's hand and answered seriously:
"No, I should be thanking you."
If it weren't for Qingzhi, she probably would never have known about this in her life.
Besides, she could also guess Qingzhi's thoughts.
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