Chapter 38: Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Unexpected Chapter 38 -38 Unexpected Only Lin Zhiyi knew that her Xingxing was the best daughter in the world.

Every birthday after Xingxing became sensible was a wish for her to be happy and joyful.

Xingxing always said, “Mom, can you please not cry anymore in the future?”

She also said, “Mom, everyone else’s daddy helps their baby wear the crown.”

Later, she understood that her daddy didn’t like her, so she said it looked prettier when mommy wore it.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiyi’s eyes reddened for a moment, but she had promised Xingxing she wouldn’t cry anymore in the future, so in the end, she held back her tears.

She raised her hand and touched the crown on her head, tilting her gaze slightly upward.

Xingxing, mommy made a crown for you, do you like it?

Setting aside the previous episode, Xue Man greatly admired Lin Zhiyi’s ability.

Whether it was design or creative thought, she was more innovative than Song Wanqiu.

Song Wanqiu’s work was also good, but it had a flaw... that gaudy ring.

At this moment, Xue Man suddenly stood up, not approaching Lin Zhiyi on her own initiative.

“I’d like to see the clasp you designed that’s so invisible.”

“Of course.”

Lin Zhiyi smiled faintly, offering the crown to Xue Man.

Out of the corner of her eye, Song Wanqiu gave a look to the host standing beside her.

As if wanting to comment on something, the host quickly approached Xue Man and Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi took advantage of the skirt of her dress to block him, then turned to hold her work high, offering it to Xue Man.

The host stumbled and fell, embarrassingly sprawling on the ground.

Lin Zhiyi looked down at him, “So careless? What if you damaged everyone’s hard work? Wouldn’t that ruin your own career too? Don’t you agree?”

The host looked up in surprise, nodding repeatedly, not daring to make another move.

Ignoring him, Lin Zhiyi turned to Xue Man, “Teacher Xue Man, you can try it on. Although it’s just a sample, I made it according to the actual proportions and weight.”

Xue Man wore it on her head, exclaiming in admiration, “I didn’t expect you to consider even these factors; it shows your professional knowledge is very solid.”

That one statement shattered all the slanders of Song Wanqiu’s fans.

Song Wanqiu, standing aside, was somewhat reluctant; she called Lin Zhiyi to the stage early to embarrass Lin Zhiyi, not to overshadow her.

Maintaining a gentle smile, she said, “Teacher Xue Man, perhaps you could also try on my work. If there are any shortcomings, I would appreciate your guidance.”

It was a strategic retreat; if Lin Zhiyi intervened, she would appear petty.

Their magnanimity was immediately apparent.

What Song Wanqiu didn’t expect was... Lin Zhiyi casually took a step back.

“As you should, please.”

Song Wanqiu glanced at Lin Zhiyi, who was looking down, and found her to be tactful.

However, once Xue Man put on her work, Xue Man would realize that the fake could never equal the real.

No matter how inventive Lin Zhiyi’s designs were, they were still useless compared to her “real stone.”

Song Wanqiu couldn’t wait to hear Xue Man praise her work, and she picked up the necklace to put it on Xue Man.

Almost instantly, the necklace broke.

Song Wanqiu looked at the shattered necklace, too shocked to comprehend.

“How could this happen? Impossible...”

Xue Man glanced at it, squatted down to pick up the main part of the necklace, weighed it slightly, and her expression changed. She then placed it on the tray.

“Let’s not wear it, I’ve seen enough.”

“Teacher Xue Man...”

Song Wanqiu wanted to explain something, but Xue Man wasn’t listening and went straight down to the judges’ area, then whispered to the other judges.

Song Wanqiu had no idea what had happened.

Until Xue Man said, “Let’s continue the competition.”

The host quickly interjected, “Both participants, please take a rest. We invite the next contestant to the stage.”

Lin Zhiyi left the stage with a smile, and Song Wanqiu followed her.

“Did you know all along?”

“Miss Song, what are you talking about? I don’t understand. That’s not your work, what could I possibly know?” Lin Zhiyi replied, feigning confusion.

Song Wanqiu looked around and lowered her voice, “Why did the necklace break?”

Lin Zhiyi smiled lightly, “Don’t you know how to change the data when you take my sample design? Can’t you even copy properly?”

With that, she turned and walked away.

After a few steps, she stopped and looked back at Song Wanqiu, reminding her, “When your uncle gave you the design, didn’t he warn you not to gild the lily? That ring is really ugly.”

“Lin Zhiyi!”

Song Wanqiu was frantic, almost breaking her poised image.

Lin Zhiyi knew when Song Wanqiu exhibited the “real stone” on stage that the necklace was bound to break.

That’s why she had attracted Xue Man to wear her work.

Given Song Wanqiu’s malice, she would never let her outshine; once worn, the necklace would present a completely different draping effect.

The slender chain couldn’t possibly bear the weight of so many “real stones.”

In fact, during production, just by weighing it, she would have noticed something amiss, but clearly, Song Wanqiu, proud for so long, was blinded by victory.

On her way back to the resting room, Lin Zhiyi saw the staff member who dropped her sample.

She wanted to go up and ask what had happened.

Unexpectedly, just as she followed, she saw the staff talk to the person in charge of the event.

“I’m sorry, I also didn’t expect Lin Zhiyi would prepare two sets.”

“You imbecile, you can’t even handle this little matter, how am I supposed to explain to Third Young Master? If Miss Song doesn’t win, don’t bother coming back.”

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyi pressed closely against the wall, the cold temperature of the wall creeping up her spine, making her shoulders tremble.

The hatred deep within surged like a tide, but she couldn’t express it, only digging her fingertips into the wall, letting the pain calm her down.

Gong Chen was as cruel as ever for Song Wanqiu; whether she avoided it or not, she was always the sacrificed one.

Lin Zhiyi bit her lip and left, returning to the rest room to sit quietly, awaiting the result.

Applause erupted over and over.

At last, the judges’ seats, amidst heated discussions and the event organizer’s input, invited Xue Man to the stage to speak. Afterwards, with an unreadable expression, she tore open the envelope in her hand.

“The first place in this competition is... Song Wanqiu.”

“Second place, Lin Zhiyi.”

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Applause filled the surroundings as people crowded to congratulate Song Wanqiu.

Song Wanqiu humbly smiled, “Thank you for your support, I’m so glad to know you all.”

With that, she swept a satisfied glance at Lin Zhiyi and walked off with confidence and grace.

Lin Zhiyi followed onto the stage, calm as still water, alongside the third-place winner.

Song Wanqiu, holding a crystal cup shaped like a diamond, gave thanks; at poignant moments, she even shed tears.

“Thank you, Teacher Xue Man, for giving me the opportunity to intern in such a large studio. In addition, I’d like to thank my fiancé, Third Young Master. He has consistently supported me.”

Cheers roared like thunder.

Song Wanqiu turned her head to smile at Lin Zhiyi.

That message was for her ears.