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The surrounding contestants all cast admiring glances at her, and some couldn't help but want to get closer to her.

"As expected of a big boss, he is always so humble and capable."

"Yeah, compared to those who rely on connections to get into the competition, it's a world of difference."

As the voice slowly fell, a clear and solemn broadcast voice suddenly rang in my ears, like the bell of fate, echoing in the silence.

"Attention all contestants, the results of the competition have been announced. Please return to the competition venue."

The Baihua Design Competition is divided into five awards, including several Excellence Awards, five Third Prizes, three Second Prizes, two First Prizes and one Special Prize.

The host announced the results from the back to the front, and everything went pretty much as expected. However, when it came time to announce the first prize, an unexpected result occurred.

"Ou Liangyan, first prize."

This was originally a very good ranking, but it also meant that her work was not the best in this competition.

A slight commotion spread like ripples among the bustling crowd.

"First prize, Ou Liangyan? This... this is too unexpected, right?"

"Wait, what about the special prize? Is there really a dark horse in this competition?"

Ou Liangyan stood in the crowd and heard her name being read out loudly by the host. The shock in her heart was like a flame being poured with cold water, which was extinguished instantly. She widened her eyes, a trace of disbelief and astonishment flashed in her eyes, and then she looked carefully in the direction of the judges' seats. However, her boyfriend, a designer, seemed to be separated from her by a world at this moment, and did not even cast a glance at her.

Amid the whispers of the crowd and the host's constant urging, Ou Liangyan could only suppress the turmoil in her heart, force a smile, and walk slowly towards the stage that symbolized honor with heavy steps.

Her sight inadvertently passed over Qiao Qin's figure, and a trace of fluctuation flashed in her eyes. The confident oath she had made before echoed in her mind, and she suddenly felt her cheeks slightly hot, as if she had been slapped lightly by an invisible slap. However, she quickly adjusted her emotions and regained her composure.

She comforted herself silently in her heart, telling herself: "At least I still have a first prize in my hand, unlike some people who didn't even get the Excellence Award. For them, such a competition is probably just a formality, and they are just cannon fodder."

Just as Qiao Qin was immersed in her own thoughts, the host's voice resounded throughout the venue again.

"Next, I will announce the winner of the special prize of this competition. She is from the distant country of China, and her work won unanimous praise from the judges for its unique creativity and profound cultural heritage. She is——"

The atmosphere at the scene froze instantly, as if time had stopped at this moment. Everyone held their breath, their eyes all turned to the center of the stage, waiting for the name that would be revealed.

Qiao Qin's heart couldn't help but get nervous, and she couldn't help but start to guess who the lucky person would be. However, when she heard the name, a storm of emotions set off in her heart.

"She is——Qiao Qin!"

Qiao Qin was stunned. She couldn't believe her ears. It was not until the host repeated her name that she stood up as if awakened from a dream, with an expression of incredible surprise on her face.

As the words came to an end, the scene fell into a dead silence, so quiet that even the air seemed to freeze. Then, when some people came to their senses from the shock, the entire venue seemed to be instantly lit up by a barrel of explosives, exploding with excitement.

"Who? Who are you referring to? I... Is there something wrong with my ears?"

"Qiao Qin? This name sounds so strange, as if it has fallen from a distant star."

"She is the contestant who used Young Master Wei's power to squeeze into the finals? How could she win the special prize? This is impossible. There must be an inside story. There must be some unspeakable inside story!"

People are always reluctant to face up to their own shortcomings, and even less willing to believe that others' success is just the result of some conspiracy or luck.

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly heated up, and the contestants were like lit firecrackers, all of them were in an uproar. They shouted and questioned, and the voices were getting louder and louder, pointing their spearheads directly at the eye-catching championship throne, claiming that there must be something fishy going on. They demanded that the organizers make public the works of the champion Qiao Qin to prove the fairness of the competition.

Originally, the rules of this competition were strictly confidential, and the contestants' works would not be made public during the selection process. However, faced with such a surging wave of doubts, the organizers had to reconsider this decision. They knew that if they did not take measures to quell the storm, the credibility of this competition would be greatly reduced.

So the organizer found Qiao Qin and asked her for advice. Qiao Qin stood there with a calm face, as if she had expected all this. She smiled slightly and said softly, "Okay."

Although Qiao Qin's voice was soft, it revealed a kind of firmness and confidence. She didn't expect that she would become the center of this storm, but she knew her own strength and believed in her innocence. Therefore, she was not afraid to make her work public.

As time went by, Qiao Qin's works were finally displayed publicly.

A beautiful design gently unveiled its mysterious veil and showed it to everyone. It was a necklace, and its design was so ingenious that it was breathtaking. Just looking at this work on paper, it seemed as if you could feel the vitality of the paper, as if a real gemstone necklace was shining before your eyes.

Every detail of the necklace in this design reveals the designer's ingenuity, whether it is the smooth lines or the inlay of gems, they are all just right, making people have to admire the superb craftsmanship. Those shining gems are like stars falling into the mortal world, shining brightly and dazzling.

Everyone was amazed at the exquisiteness of the design, and wondered how stunning it would be if it could be turned into a real thing. The skill of solidifying beauty between metal and gemstone would surely make this necklace an incomparable treasure and make the wearer the focus of everyone's attention.

People finally understood that the reason why Qiao Qin was able to win the championship was not because of any shady dealings, but because of her unparalleled strength and talent.

As the wave of protests gradually subsided, everyone's attention was attracted by the design draft, as if being pulled by an invisible magic. They were immersed in the ocean of the draft, with indescribable obsession and shock in their eyes.

"It's so beautiful, it's breathtaking." Someone exclaimed in a low voice, his voice full of sincere admiration.

"I used to laugh at her for being a newbie, but I didn't expect that I was too shallow." Someone shook his head in self-mockery, a look of regret appearing on his face.

"Now it seems that she completely deserves to win the special prize." Voices came one after another around, everyone was impressed by this talent, and they felt a sense of admiration for the designer in their hearts.

......

In the noisy award ceremony, only Ou Liangyan's eyes were fixed on the glittering design. The praises poured into her ears like a tide, but they pierced her heart like a sharp knife. People's eyes seemed to be attracted by the shining second place, as if the existence of the first place had long been forgotten in the corner.

There was an indescribable darkness in her eyes, like a cold star in the abyss, flickering with unknown emotions. Her hands at her side were like dead branches frozen by the cold wind, tightly clenched into fists, and her sharp nails were deeply embedded in her palms, but she seemed unaware.

Damn!

In her heart, an indescribable anger was burning. Why did the crown of glory fall on her head? The glory that should have belonged to her was now taken away by others. How could she accept this?

However, no matter how unwilling or angry she was, the curtain of the Hundred Flowers Design Competition had already fallen.

Qiao Qin, this name, is still shining in the bright starry sky of designers. Once, she was like an undiscovered gem, quietly emitting a faint light in the corner, and no one knew her value. However, after the baptism of this fierce competition, she finally broke out of her cocoon and spread her wings to fly high.

At this moment, when people look back at her past works, they are all amazed. Those designs full of creativity and inspiration are like works of art, delicate and full of soul. At this moment, those who once questioned her or even speculated about the dark side of the competition have disappeared.

Because she is indeed worthy. Her talent and hard work have been best demonstrated at this moment.

At the same time, Qiao Qin returned to the hotel quietly, exhausted from the day, like a falling autumn leaf. The pressure and tension of the competition seemed to have left deep marks on her face. Her eyes were shining with fatigue, and her brows were filled with weariness.

However, when she opened the door, the originally quiet space was filled with unexpected surprises.

Huo Yan sat quietly on the sofa, waiting for her.

On the table, an exquisite cake was placed quietly, as if whispering welcome.

When he saw her coming back, he immediately stood up and spread his hands naturally, as if welcoming a long-lost relative. At this moment, all the fatigue seemed to melt away in his warmth, and a warm current surged in Qiao Qin's heart, making her feel that no matter how noisy the outside world was, there was always a quiet harbor that belonged to her.