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Chapter 395: Isn’t this... too crazy?

Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Isn’t this... too crazy?

"If it were me for entry number 302, I wouldn’t choose a cushion cut for the main gemstone, but rather a princess cut to ensure it’s the most dazzling from every angle. As we often say on Hua Country’s internet: With it, you’re the brightest star on the street!"

The humorous and interesting remark elicited laughter from the audience both on the stage and off.

Ye Li looked at the next piece, "Entry number 082 is almost perfect. However, if it were me, I would reduce the gemstone on the chain by 1 carat to achieve a finer look. Also, the next necklace using this design will surely drive its original owner so mad with love for it that they will acquire it as quickly as possible!"

"Entry number 108..."

"Entry number 279..."

"Lastly, entry number 116 has no flaws. But I would suggest designer Freddy to opt for the M clasp, which should improve sales."

The designers below the stage were dumbfounded.

The five designers in the competition, along with the host and judges, were also stunned.

Over a thousand pairs of eyes were fixed on Ye Li, all filled with disbelief.

She not only considered the perfection of the pieces but also their future commercial appeal.

While others only saw the present moment, she saw a farther future.

"OMG! Amazing!!! (Oh my God, unbelievable!!!)"

"She’s so young, so excellent, is she God’s favored child?"

"So crazy! Who is she?"

"From Hua Country, Ye Li’s Studio, Ye!"

The applause accompanied by exclamations made the venue buzz with excitement.

The host tried several times to speak but couldn’t manage to get a word in.

Only after the applause subsided did he look towards the judges’ panel, "What do the judges say?"

"Perhaps we should hear from the contestants first?"

"Excellent designers, do you agree with Ye’s points?"

Someone shrugged, expressing their full admiration.

Others shook their heads repeatedly, looking at Ye Li with a helpless expression: Dear, I have nothing to say!

So now, the question arises.

The host scanned the room, "So this round, Ye single-handedly is going to eliminate..."

"Wait a minute!"

A sudden interruption rang out.

From the judges’ panel, the jewelry master from the USA Jewelry Association, Miranda, spoke up: "Ye, I have a question for you."

All eyes shifted from Miranda’s face to Ye Li.

Ye Li looked up.

Miranda asked, "If you were a judge, who would you eliminate in this round?"

"Can I choose not to make a choice?"

The young and beautiful girl, with a crisp and charming voice, seemed like an elf running out of the forest holding her skirt, "There are always exceptions, and I believe that the talent of the designers on stage is evident. If possible, can the judges kindly consider allowing all six of us to stay, to present a more intense clash of inspirations on the semi-final stage, please?"

"Miranda, you are my idol, please please!"

??

Can it be like this?

This is a competition site, not a fan meeting!

Look at Ye Li, her bright eyes full of pleading.

Then look at the solemn and serious judges’ panel.

The large venue fell silent.

Seeing Miranda consult with those around her, the judges nodded unanimously.

Then Miranda smiled and said, "Just as all ten of our judges intended, this round, all six designers advance!"

Oh! My! God!!!

After a brief silence, the five designers on stage cried out, turning to hug Ye Li one by one.

Below the stage, over a thousand designers were in awe!

Did she just eliminate them?

But also save them?

This is... too crazy, right?

"Ye, you’re amazing!"

"Ye, I love you!"

"Ye, congratulations!!"

The congratulations continued even as Ye Li took her seat, filled with passionate admiration.

As the familiar ticking sound played again, the excited designers slowly calmed down.

Even so, from all directions around Ye Li’s seat, designers greeted her with a "Hello" here and a "Ye" there, all wanting to exchange contact information.

The semi-finals had just begun.

The finals were not even in sight.

Not to mention the celebration party after the finals.

But Ye Li’s networking within the circle had quietly begun at that moment.

Dai Qingzhou was dazed.

From the moment Ye Li raised her hand to speak, every action she took exceeded her expectations.

On one hand, she felt that at just 20, it was a madness belonging solely to young people, to those in the ivory tower who haven’t been taught by society.

On the other hand, she felt that it was unique to Ye Li.

Thinking that she was the boss of Ye Li’s Studio, a sense of crisis inexplicably arose in Dai Qingzhou’s heart.

But soon, Dai Qingzhou shook her head and laughed.

What a joke!

Dane Studio is the number one ranked in Imperial City.

Even Star Studio holds second place thanks to having a highly capable mentor like Luo Changchuan.

What qualifications does Ye Li’s Studio have to threaten Dane Studio?

Feeling that she was overthinking, the tension in Dai Qingzhou’s shoulders gradually relaxed.

Jiang Chengcheng was in a daze.

Xiao Qiao was also stunned.

For the first time, she realized that a competitor could be wholeheartedly retained?

The competition could be judged in this manner?

Having worked at Dane for nearly a year, from day one, whether it was the HR director or her direct supervisor Lydia, the first words they said to her were: It’s up to you whether you are a wolf or a sheep!

Surpass others, outwit others, and you can rise higher and higher.

From junior designer to intermediate designer, and then to senior designer.

Until one day in the future, becoming the chief designer.

But if you were defeated, then unfortunately, you were eliminated!

Because of this, designer turnover at Dane is the most severe in the industry.

She used to think this was normal because the greater the responsibility, the greater the pressure. Only by eliminating the unqualified can the best be selected.

But at that moment, looking at Ye Li, serene, elegant, and sparkling on stage.

And then looking at her superior Lydia, who was still anxious despite having reached the semi-finals.

Xiao Qiao suddenly thought, maybe she was wrong?

There in front of her was a new round of the competition on stage.

In her mind, her own design proposal that had been rejected.

Xiao Qiao looked at Ye Li again, and the previously deadened heart started to beat wildly again.

A tide of warm applause erupted, and Xiao Qiao snapped back to reality, seeing everyone stand up.

Even the ten judges on the panel stood up.

Master Miranda was invited on stage by the host, holding a list in hand to announce the finalists.

Even though they had witnessed the entire competition process, when Miranda read the names, the venue was still incredibly excited.

Cheers.

Applause.

Whistling in the air.

The venue was bustling.

excellent designers from around the world.

made it to the semi-finals.

After an entire day of competitions, only 151 made it to the finals.

And the finals starting tomorrow will be even more intense.

Ultimately, only about 10 people will make it to the finals.

out of 1500 people.

Truly one in a hundred!

"Ye Li..."

Ye Li had just stepped out of the restroom when a nervous voice called out behind her.

Turning around, she saw a tense Xiao Qiao.