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Chapter 442: It Looks Too Much Like a Conspiracy

Chapter 442: Chapter 442: It Looks Too Much Like a Conspiracy

"Confirmed!"

Ye Li turned back and winked at Qiao Li An, "How about we make a bet?"

Qiao Li An: ...

Looking down, he saw that two people in the group were still clamoring.

[Xie Xiaoliu: Boss, this win is not honorable! With my master’s level, isn’t the gold medal inevitable? I’m not betting on this round!]

[Mai Mai 03: I second that!]

Glancing at the judges who had already started scoring, Ye Li smiled and typed.

[Ye Li: Betting on the final score, coming or not? 9.88!]

[Ye Li: Hurry up, hurry up! If you’re any slower, the judges’ scores will be out, and you two will be considered forfeiting!]

[Mai Mai 03: 9.95!]

[Xie Xiaoliu: 9.92!]

[Xiao Qiao: ... Wait, you haven’t mentioned the stakes yet!]

Just as Qiao Li An’s WeChat message was sent out, the large screen on site flickered, showing the judges’ scores simultaneously.

Qiao Li An: ...

"Congratulations to Designer Xie, contestant number 021, for scoring 9.88!"

[Xie Xiaoliu: ... Why??? I refuse to accept it!]

[Mai Mai 03: !!! I absolutely won’t concede!]

Red envelopes flooded the WeChat group.

On the stands at the venue, Xie Chenlu stepped back as Wan Mingyi, the second to submit their work, took the stage.

The large screen split in two, with Wan Mingyi’s work on the left and the top-ten designers’ score rankings on the right.

Everyone’s eyes were fixed on that 9.88.

A second ago, they were wondering if Wan Mingyi’s score could surpass 9.88.

The next second, the 4D model’s design drawing was displayed, leaving designers either in awe or flabbergasted.

"Do you know or not, should be ’green getting prosperous and red declining’!"

Pale green jade beads.

Bright red begonia flowers.

The pearl hairpin, ear thread, buyao, and necklace made a complete set of works from Wan Mingyi that appeared and silenced the crowd.

Dense and vivid color combinations complemented by intricate designs appeared particularly exquisite.

At that moment, no one thought red and green looked ugly together.

Solemn.

Magnificent.

Luxurious.

A style completely different from the previous work.

Yet equally stunning.

Wan Mingyi explained the creative inspiration.

The judges began to score.

Designers started to speculate.

In Ye Li’s Studio’s WeChat group, a new round of guessing started again.

The 9.86 on the large screen caused exclamations.

Ye Li’s 9.85 on the phone screen equally shocked Xie Siyu and Mai Xiaomi.

Even though they didn’t guess right, compared to Xie Siyu’s 9.78 and Mai Xiaomi’s 9.80, Ye Li had the smallest error.

Victory once again.

Except for Xie Chenlu and Wan Mingyi, who were humorously referred to as tentacle monsters by designers, both designed a set of works.

The other designers created single pieces.

Each was outstanding in their own way.

When the final designer’s score appeared on the large screen, even the host seemed surprised, staring at the ranking for a moment in a daze.

No.1: Xie Chenlu, 9.88, Ye Li’s Studio

No.2: Wan Mingyi, 9.86, Ye Li’s Studio

No.3: Ling Xiaohan, 9.68, Ye Li’s Studio

No.4: Yan Ziqing, 9.61, Ye Li’s Studio

No.5: Mo Ning, 9.58, Ye Li’s Studio

No.6: ...

...

No.10: Mu Qingning, 9.29, Yiyan Jewelry Design Studio

"This, this, this... is a bit exaggerated! I know there’s no shady business, but doesn’t this look too much like it?"

"Who said it doesn’t? Look, even the judges are stunned!"

"Didn’t you notice something? From Xie Chenlu to Wan Mingyi, to the three designers never heard of but known as the great master’s disciples, from the preliminary and semi-finals to the additional and finals, their works consistently evolved upwards at a fast pace! This is just too intimidating!"

"!!!"

"Is this a ’strategy of using inferior horses’? But ’strategy of using inferior horses’ has inferior horses, where are theirs? Way too fierce!"

"Ye Li!"

Suddenly named, Ye Li responded loudly, "Present!"

The entire venue: ...

In the judges’ seating, the president of the Jewelry Association in the central position asked amusedly, "Are you satisfied with this result?"

"Extremely satisfied!"

"Do you have anything to say?"

"I want to say to the designers in my studio, you are the best! And to all designers present, combine dreams with ambition, and everyone is remarkable!"

Applause erupted, as if only at this moment did everyone realize the competition was over.

"The award ceremony is now starting..."

The host took the stage, beginning to introduce the award presenters who would soon appear.

Staff entered to move the ten design platforms backstage.

Melodious light music played, and the top ten contestants came back on stage, each beaming with joy.

Winners were certainly happy.

Even those who lost weren’t dejected.

After all, from yesterday’s additional matches to today’s finals, everyone’s strength was fully displayed.

One gold, two silver, three bronze, with designers ranking 7th to 10th receiving the merit award in this competition.

Applause echoed continually throughout the venue.

Slam!

The computer closed, and all the noise subsided.

The office quieted down, and Dai Qingzhou stared blankly at the glass door with the Dane logo, his gaze momentarily lost.

Originally thought "Radiant" was a thing of the past, hoping Dane could crush Ye Li’s Studio on the "Shaoguang" stage.

Unexpectedly, things went contrary to his wishes.

The "Shaoguang" competition was over.

But Dai Qingzhou knew in his heart, it was all just the beginning!

Ye Li’s counterattack.

The Fu Family’s thunder.

Would all begin in the next moment.

Whether it be slander and defamation with florid words on Tianma Xingkong Forum, or those marketing accounts’ smear campaigns, a lawyer’s letter wasn’t the end.

At the thought that by tomorrow morning, Ye Li and Dane’s names would appear in various magazine reports, with Dane used as a negative example to highlight Ye Li’s Studio.

Dai Qingzhou’s heart constricted fiercely.

How... how did it come to this?

Knock knock!

Knock knock knock!

The office door was knocked, bringing Dai Qingzhou back to his senses, "Come in!"

The entrant was the HR director, his expression dark.

"Mr. Dai..."

The HR director stepped forward and handed over a folder, "Three senior designers from the design department have resigned. And those five junior designers in the probation period said... said they won’t be coming tomorrow!"

Thud!

A soft sound resonated in Dai Qingzhou’s heart.

That was... the sound of the second shoe dropping.

On one hand, he thought the collapse and push were completely normal.

On the other, he couldn’t help grinding his teeth, feeling these people are opportunists.

But opening the folder and seeing Lydia’s name among them still left Dai Qingzhou with a sullen face.

Immediately, he picked up the phone and dialed out, "Lydia, come to my office!"

Dane Studio was in chaos.

In the banquet hall of Mo Du Art Museum, light music mingled with laughter, presenting a harmonious scene of hosts and guests alike enjoying themselves.

Around Xie Chenlu, Wan Mingyi, and other top ten designers were crowds of people.

Even more so around Ye Li.

With Fu Yanci not by her side, Ye Li didn’t dare to drink champagne, holding a glass of orange juice to thank designers coming for congratulations or exchange.

Her phone beeped, she opened it to take a look, and Ye Li’s eyes suddenly brightened.

"President Wan, I’ll leave this to you!"

Tossing a charming glance at Wan Mingyi, Ye Li lifted her skirt and turned to run.

The clamor gradually faded away, replaced by the glass door slowly closing.

A peace permeated the world.

The distant traffic made the night seem quieter.

Not far away on the steps, a man in a white shirt and black trousers stepped up.

Hearing footsteps, the man paused.

A smile spread across his cold and stern eyes, "Ah Li, I’ve come to take you home..."