MTLNOVEL Chapter 135 - 135: Design Competition Face-Off (1)
Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Design Competition Face-Off (1)
Ming Wan clenched Ming Yao’s draft design tightly between her fingertips and stared at her for a few seconds before returning it to Jiang Meng.
“Senior, many renowned designers will be present today. If they see the work of my sister, who has someone else compete on her behalf, it will also impact the reputation of our Li University,” she said.
Jiang Meng despised plagiarism or designers who used ghostwriters more than anything.
Previously, one of her works was plagiarized by a wealthy young lady. If Ming Wan hadn’t come forward to testify for her, she would have been wrongly accused to death!
Ming Yao, who couldn’t even turn in her homework on time, how could she possibly produce such a stunning design draft?
Jiang Meng ground her teeth and said bitterly, “In my opinion, someone like Ming Yao, who has such low moral character and not an ounce of talent, doesn’t even deserve to compete!”
“Wanwan, you can compete with peace of mind, I’ll handle the rest,” she assured.
Taking the design draft, Jiang Meng walked to a deserted corner, took out Ming Yao’s draft, tore it to shreds, and threw it into the trash.
Soon, the competition officially began.
Ming Wan glanced at the judges’ seats and saw that Gu Corporation only sent Lu Zhou over; not even a vice-president or a manager came, let alone Gu Siting himself.
She knew Ming Yao wasn’t favored by Gu Siting at all.
If it weren’t for Old Madam Gu insisting Ming Yao marry him, would Fourth Master Gu really take Ming Yao as his wife?
But why did Old Madam Gu insist on having Fourth Master marry Ming Yao?
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She needed to find time to figure this out!
Ming Wan returned backstage and saw Ming Yao sitting in a chair playing games, a trace of scorning in her eyes.
Ming Wan was scheduled to be the twelfth contestant to perform.
The highest score among the first ten competing designers was just eight points.
The school leaders and judges never seemed relaxed.
Although the competing participants had some skill, there were no works that dazzled the audience.
In the audience,
Jiang Biyun and Ming Guoan were yawning. Jiang Biyun commented, “None of these works are as good as our Wanwan’s.”
Ming Guoan nodded, “Wanwan is about to perform, right? Her work is bound to dazzle everyone.”
“I’m not worried about Wanwan but Ming Yao. I really fear that her design will be too disgraceful to show, and she’ll bring shame to the Ming family!”
Hearing this, Ming Guoan’s expression turned ugly.
“She just loves to overreach. Designing requires talent, which she lacks. She still insists on competing. Once the competition is over, I’ll call her back and discipline her with family punishment!”
The Ming family’s family punishment involved whipping.
Jiang Biyun nodded, “Indeed, she needs to be taught a lesson!”
Soon, it was Ming Wan’s turn to perform.
Ming Wan walked onto the stage with grace and elegance, introduced herself with a flawless smile, and then turned back to look at her design on the big screen.
Ming Wan designed a peacock blue V-neck gown with a wide skirt. It wasn’t too extravagant but had a touch of sexiness, with a fishtail-style hem.
As soon as Ming Wan’s work was presented, it stunned everyone there.
Jiang Biyun and Ming Guoan were both quite excited, and so were the shareholders sitting by them, feeling reassured and thrilled.
“President Ming, Director Jiang, you have truly raised an outstanding daughter! With Second Miss Ming in the Ming Corporation, you have nothing to worry about!”
“Second Miss’s design level, I think she could even participate in the Paris fashion design contest without any issues!”
Jiang Biyun smiled and said, “Wanwan will sign up for the next Paris fashion contest. Once she becomes famous internationally, she will bring even greater fame and higher benefits to Autumn Water Studio!”
The shareholders all nodded in agreement.
Ming Guoan wore a look of pride for Ming Wan.
At the same time, Ming Wan finished explaining her design concept, “Blue is seen by many as a symbol of melancholy, but it’s not the case. Blue represents depth, serenity, and loyalty.”
The judges nodded repeatedly, “It’s very meaningful, not bad, I give it 9.8 points.”
Then the second judge commented, “Apart from Starburst’s works, Ming Wan’s work is the best I’ve ever seen, 9.9 points!”
Starburst, mysterious and low-key, was the champion of the Paris fashion competition three years ago, and was named the most spiritual designer by the British Royal Family.
The third and fourth judges also gave high scores.
Even Lu Zhou gave a high score of 9.7 points.
From a professional standpoint, the evening dress designed by Ming Wan was indeed well-done.
Ming Wan bowed to the judges and audience below the stage, “Thank you, professors, for your praise and encouragement, I will continue to work hard!”
The fashion companies that came to watch the competition today were all vying to recruit Ming Wan.
For a time, Ming Wan was in high spirits and stood out from the crowd.
“I’m sorry, but I have to go back to work at my family company.”
It was then that everyone recalled that Ming Family’s Autumn Water Studio had a bit of fame in Li City.
With such outstanding design talent, it was natural for Ming Wan to go back and take over the family business.
“Who would have thought that Ming Guoan’s second daughter would be so excellent!”
“The second daughter is excellent, but I heard the eldest daughter is much inferior!”
Ming Guoan, hearing everyone praise Ming Wan, cracked a smile, but before it could fully spread across his face, he heard the conversations turn to Ming Yao.
Ming Guoan’s expression darkened.
Ming Yao really was a drag on him!
“Guoan, it’s Wanwan who makes us proud. The championship is hers for sure this time!”
Ming Guoan nodded.
Jiang Biyun glanced at Old Madam Ming, who showed no expression on her face. Seeing that Wanwan had achieved such good results, she still did not reveal a smile.
A dark gleam flashed in Jiang Biyun’s eyes.
Ming Wan walked down from the stage, approached by Lin Yiyi and several female classmates who usually supported her, with everyone complimenting her, “Wanwan, you truly are Li University’s talented lady, your design was absolutely stunning!”
“Wanwan, you must be the champion of this competition!”
Ming Wan’s shy smile, “There are still eight contestants to go, including my sister, I’m not necessarily the champion.”
Lin Yiyi and the others glanced at Ming Yao, who was playing games in a corner backstage. While the other contestants were nervously watching the matches, she seemed completely indifferent, as if she wasn’t here to compete, but to relax on holiday.
“How can Ming Yao compare to you? When she goes up next, it will just be an embarrassment!”
“You are born by the same parents, how can there be such a big difference?”
“Eh, Wanwan, why is your arm wrapped in gauze?”
Ming Wan feigned a start, her long eyelashes quivering, “It’s nothing, my sister accidentally pushed me, I won’t blame her!”
Lin Yiyi and the others looked angrily and disdainfully at Ming Yao.
“Ming Yao is just too malicious, she can’t beat you and even attacks you. Such a person, we should keep a distance in the future, petty and vengeful!”
Ming Yao was the last to compete. So far, out of the previous nineteen contestants, Ming Wan had the highest score with an average of 97 points. As long as Ming Yao didn’t surpass her, the champion of this competition was definitely hers!