The program team thoughtfully prepared a separate room for each participating brand. Since the designs presented during the preliminaries were all the contestants' previous designs, all they had to do was bring their finished products to the event and carefully pair them with their designated models. Once everything was ready, they took to the stage one by one to present their designs according to the program's established flow and sequence.

After the contestants and professional models come on stage, three judges will score them. The program team is very good at creating an atmosphere. After each contestant finishes, their ranking will be displayed in real time on the big screen.

Xu Yingying gently patted Yu Lili's shoulder and said softly, "Lili, don't worry too much about those bad things. Don't let them affect your good mood! You know, the works we are showing today were all carefully prepared in advance!"

Yu Lili took a deep breath, smiled, and nodded, indicating she was ready. As the first contestant to take the stage, she confidently walked to the center. Everyone's attention was focused on her, curiously anticipating the surprises she would bring.

Yu Lili's outfit was truly unique: a suit that cleverly incorporated Chinese elements. The suit's design was ingenious, with the designer incorporating a representative traditional Chinese motif—the exquisite Tang Dynasty scroll pattern. These scroll patterns were meticulously and symmetrically arranged across the front waistband, extending to the shoulders and also appearing along the trouser legs. Furthermore, the styling combined the blazer with a Chinese-style cape and delicate buttoning, creating a unique style. The ensemble was paired with a slightly cross-collared puffy skirt, creating a stylish yet Chinese-inspired look, seamlessly integrating Chinese elements into the ensemble.

Yu Lili presented her work with graceful strides and a smile on her face. She showed no signs of stage fright, instead brimming with confidence. The judges examined her work carefully, occasionally exchanging whispers, before finally revealing expressions of admiration and offering high praise. Without hesitation, they awarded Yu Lili two impressive 9.7s! After calculating the average, Yu Lili received an excellent score of 9.5. This outstanding score undoubtedly secured her a spot in the next round of competition.

However, Sally, who was quietly waiting in line backstage, watched all this with a gloomy expression. Her eyes revealed an unconcealable jealousy, and she secretly wondered: Why did Yu Lili get such a high score?

Finally, it was Xu Yingying's turn. Her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, and her hands trembled slightly. This was her first time on such a grand, high-profile stage! Her usual composure seemed to vanish.

Xu Yingying took a deep breath and slowly walked to the front of the stage. The piece she carefully selected for display was not the standard shirt dress that had been in the store before, but a bright royal blue dress.

This dress is crafted from lustrous satin, expertly twisted to create a unique and captivating silhouette. It's also adorned with floral motifs, meticulously embroidered and beaded, and accented with shimmering sequins. The result is a dress that exudes an unparalleled sense of luxury, both visually and tactilely.

When Xu Yingying appeared in this stunning piece, the judges were in awe. They chatted and praised the piece's meticulous craftsmanship and bold innovation. After a fierce competition and judging, Xu Yingying's average score was a surprisingly high 9.6. This score was even slightly higher than Yu Lili's, who also performed exceptionally well.

Finally, it was time for the finale, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage entrance as Sally gracefully emerged. Although Yu Lili and Xu Yingying had previously held the top two spots, Sally remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

When Sally presented her design, the audience erupted in gasps of surprise—it was a stunning green evening gown! However, only a few knew that the piece had originally belonged to Yu Lili. It turned out that Sally had secretly stolen Yu Lili's meticulously drawn design and later turned against her, accusing her of plagiarism and ultimately ruthlessly expelling her from the company.

At that moment, Yu Lili was standing backstage, witnessing all this unfolding. She was trembling with rage, her fury threatening to burst forth. Even with her usually gentle and tolerant nature, she could no longer contain her inner fury, and she erupted in curses: "Shameless bastard!"

Xu Yingying, who was standing by, quickly stepped forward and hugged Yu Lili, saying softly, "Don't be angry, Yu Lili. Getting angry is bad for your health, and it's not worth it. Besides, there are still two rounds to go. I don't believe she can keep winning by plagiarizing like this."

However, to everyone's surprise, the power behind Sally was truly immense. The judges gave her three perfect scores without hesitation, and Sally undoubtedly won first place in the preliminary round. Yu Lili could only watch helplessly, feeling aggrieved and unwilling. But she knew the next competition was the key to proving her innocence and regaining her lost honor...

Today's competition had come to a temporary end, the clamor gradually dissipating, but the tension in the arena hadn't completely dissipated. Before leaving, Sally had actually gone out of her way to find Yu Lili. She walked up to her with a confident stride, her eyes revealing undisguised contempt and disdain. With a raised corner of her mouth, she spoke in a condescending tone, "Hmph, the championship of this competition belongs to me. You'd better give up now, or you can embarrass yourself further."

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