CHAPTER 564: CHAPTER 564: COMPETITION RESULTS AND THE WINNER OF THE NEWCOMER AWARD

"Get off the stage!"

"Get out of the jewelry design industry!"

"You despicable homewrecker, get lost—"

The audience and contestants below the stage were in an uproar. If they had rotten eggs and spoiled vegetables in their hands, they would have thrown them already!

"Ah—"

Jian Ziqing held her head and screamed in agonized desperation.

The graceful and dignified image she had carefully crafted in public instantly crumbled into ruins!

The scandalous revelations being exposed were enough to ensure she’d never have the face to remain in this industry again!

At this moment, she was nothing but a notorious rat that everyone detested!

"Stop playing it! Don’t play it anymore!"

Her face turned ashen as she shrieked and spun around on trembling legs, frantically fleeing the stage in disarray.

But the moment she stepped off the stage, two uniformed police officers blocked her path.

"Ms. Jian Ziqing, we have sufficient reason to suspect that you used unethical means to bribe others, attempted to tarnish Lady Yan Xinxin’s reputation, and accepted substantial bribes that disrupted the fairness of this competition. Please come with us to the station to assist in the investigation!"

"Thump—"

Jian Ziqing’s knees buckled, and she collapsed to the ground!

The outcome of events had strayed entirely from her plan!

She had intended to destroy Yan Xinxin!

Unexpectedly, she’d been ensnared by her own scheme, left disgraced and utterly defeated!

Before the crowd she knew and the strangers she didn’t, under the glare of cameras, and watched by the viewers on their TVs, she was led away by the police—disheveled and humiliated.

Lu Chenxue accompanied them to the station to cooperate with the investigation.

To ensure no unexpected problems arose, Mo Chuxi instructed Ah Ding to follow Lu Chenxue as well.

After the dramatic debacle, the awards ceremony quickly returned to normal.

The screen began displaying the designs of the contestants, followed by live voting and professional evaluations and votes from the judging panel.

Yan Xinxin’s work had already garnered overwhelming online popularity, ranking first in enthusiasm. Following the scandalous commotion, even more eyes were drawn to her entry, "Moshang."

The unique highlights of her design invited praise on their own merit.

Yan Xinxin’s conceptual interpretation, along with the commercial potential and practicality of her presentation, touched hearts deeply.

From her blueprint to material sourcing, concept to the finished product, Yan Xinxin’s creation undoubtedly stood out as the evening’s most exceptional and promising entry.

Every judge examining her work nodded in agreement repeatedly.

As flowers bloom along the path, butterflies take flight.

An exquisite alignment with this competition’s theme.

After confirming the winners of the other awards, the host enthusiastically announced:

"The Best Newcomer Award and Best Creative Award for this jewelry design competition go to tonight’s highest vote-getter, top scorer, and most recognized contestant—Number 8, Lady Yan Xinxin! Congratulations! Please come to the stage to receive your awards!"

Upon hearing the host’s announcement, Yan Xinxin felt her emotions, already slightly overwhelmed, surge even higher.

"Clap, clap, clap—"

The resounding applause echoed around her ears, and Yan Xinxin stood up slowly, her gaze inevitably falling on a certain spot.

A proud smile graced someone’s handsome face as he applauded forcefully, making her feel an undeniable urge to cry.

Yan Xinxin ascended the stage, her delicate, painted features illuminated by the dazzling lights.

Her radiant eyes sparkled, captivating everyone’s gaze like a star shining brightest in the night.

Madam Shari was the guest presenter for her awards, another delightful surprise for Yan Xinxin.

The two heavy trophies fell into her hands, and the affirmation in this moment was indescribable.

Madam Shari handed her the microphone with a kind smile.

"Xinxin, please share your acceptance speech."

"I... I’m very grateful to the committee for the honor and recognition. It fills me with even more passion and confidence for my future career path. I also want to thank my mentor, Xiao Yize, TED, my friend Xue, and my colleagues and friends who silently supported me. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve these honors in my first year of employment."

As she spoke, she paused briefly, pursing her lips before directing her gaze toward a particular spot below the stage.

"Aside from them, there’s one person I’d like to thank especially."