Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Top Scoring Champion Jiang Fanyue Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Top Scoring Champion Jiang Fanyue There were seven judges in the competition, and each contestant’s final score was determined by the judges’ scores. One highest score and one lowest score would be removed, and the average of the remaining scores was the final result.

Liang Hani laughed, “You’re quite optimistic about Xun Yining, aren’t you?”

“Of course. But my favoritism for him doesn’t mean I’ll pave the way for him. How far he can go ultimately depends on himself.”

“I’ll talk to the other judges. You should excuse yourself for a bit to avoid putting pressure on the kid.”

Liang Hani’s concerns were valid. If Jiang Zhe were around, Xun Yining would have been very nervous instead.

When he walked in, he looked a bit panicked, but he gradually relaxed when he realized Jiang Zhe wasn’t there.

Seeing his young age, the judges were only slightly surprised for a moment. Thinking back to even younger prodigious designers they had encountered before, they didn’t find it too remarkable.

Xun Yining performed steadily, drawing out the design he had thought of beforehand, and then proceeded to create the piece using the fabrics available on site.

On the other side, Jiang Fanyue was also speeding through her work.

She had come prepared and was not flustered at all.

It wasn’t until the evening that all the contestants completed their design pieces.

When Xun Yining’s work was presented, it elicited many gasps of surprise from the judges. Even after deducting the highest score given by Jiang Zhe and the lowest score from another judge, his score was still impressive.

In the end, it was 9.7 points.

It was a quite high score; many past champions hadn’t received as high.

Jiang Fanyue was somewhat surprised when she heard this score.

It made her a bit nervous for herself too.

She wondered, how would her score compare to his?

Xun Yining, less familiar with past scores than Jiang Fanyue, was quite relaxed. After thanking the judges, he left.

Then it was Jiang Fanyue’s turn.

Her finished piece made several judges unable to resist standing up and circling her work for a repeated examination.

A few judges even showed exaggerated expressions of amazement.

They discussed among themselves, filled with surprise and excitement!

Gradually, Jiang Fanyue grew confident.

This time, after discarding Jiang Zhe’s lowest score, Jiang Fanyue received a high score of 9.85!

Thrilled, she couldn’t help but go forward and hug the judges, thanking them for their scores.

This score was the second highest in the history of the competition.

Apart from one year when someone received a perfect score, no other score in any year had ever been higher than this.

Jiang Fanyue excitedly ran outside.

Gu Jiaheng was waiting for her outside. Seeing her beaming face, he understood immediately, “Did you get a good score?”

“I don’t know if it’s considered really good, 9.85 points!”

“One of the highest scores in history!” Gu Jiaheng realized, “That’s amazing, Fanyue, you really did a great job.”

Jiang Fanyue hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise.

It was a result beyond what she had dared to hope for.

This time, she was certain she would succeed!

“What did the judges say?” Gu Jiaheng asked, then remembered that he was in N Country, a small language country where he mostly couldn’t understand what others said.

Jiang Fanyue smiled gently, “I can only understand the Arabic numerals they gave.”

“No matter, the numbers are enough.” Gu Jiaheng took her hand but didn’t see Jiang Zhe around.

Instead, he saw another man receiving Xun Yining, taking him backstage.

Unsure of the purpose.

While Jiang Fanyue was still riding her excitement, Gu Jiaheng said, “Let’s get an interview with the reporters first, it might be useful later.”

“Okay, I’m ready,” Jiang Fanyue said. “I’ll call my aunt first.”

She dialed Wen Xia’s number.

Hearing the good news, Wen Xia was also very happy, “It looks like you’ll be able to win the championship this time.”

“I can’t guarantee the championship, but I shouldn’t perform too poorly,” Jiang Fanyue didn’t promise too much.

“Okay, I’ll mention it to your great uncle later and have the money sent to your parents. This is our personal savings, consider it an investment in your career, a way to support the younger generation.”

Wen Xia spoke beautifully, but she was also very fond of the returns this money could bring.

Jian Xiliang did not earn much, and the family’s expenses were not small.

The two had some private savings, which would be safe to entrust to Jiang Fanyue.

Previously, Jiang Fanyue had already approached them several times. Wen Xia did not want to entangle too much in financial matters and had not agreed until now.

Jiang Fanyue, upon receiving this promise, happily said to Gu Jiaheng, “My great uncle and aunt have agreed to increase their investment in me.”

“With your keen eye, they’ve noticed too,” he replied.

“I hope this time I can make everyone share in my success.”

Jiang Fanyue was already envisioning a bright future.

In the future, her clothing would spread across the nation and even the world, with celebrities scrambling to wear them, fighting tooth and nail for her brand’s debut.

If the Jiang Family’s clothing brand rose to fame, whether Jiang Yaowang acknowledged her or not, what did it matter?

At the scene.

Jiang Zhe was judging other contestants’ designs.

She didn’t speak much, but every sentence was pointed and insightful.

Sitting next to her, judge Aisha laughed heartily, “Typical of you, J, still so sharp.”

After all the contestants’ scores were given, it was time for ranking.

Based on the current scores, Jiang Fanyue was undoubtedly the highest.

Her work had won the approval of all the judges, except for Jiang Zhe.

Next up was Xun Yining.

“J, you passed up that Fanyue’s work earlier, truly a pity. Want to take another look?”

Aisha handed Jiang Fanyue’s design draft to Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe glanced at it, and her eyebrows knitted together, “This?”

“Is there a problem?” Aisha immediately asked.

“She can’t possibly win the championship. All scores are void,” Jiang Zhe declared.

Upon hearing Jiang Zhe’s words, all the judges were astonished.

However, they swiftly concurred with Jiang Zhe’s opinion.

In the end, the championship was deferred to Xun Yining, with the rankings following suit.

The runner-up was Drew, a local male contestant from N Country.

“So for the day after tomorrow’s award ceremony, we’ll go with this list,” Liang Hani concluded and then spoke.

Once all the scores and rankings were finalized, Jiang Zhe headed backstage.

Xun Yining stood up, “Sister.”

“Hungry, right? You did well, so I’ll treat you to something tasty. Your choice, what do you want to eat?”

“So, I did okay?”

Jiang Zhe smiled, “You can treat me to dinner later.”

Xun Yining’s eyes shone brightly, elated to have achieved a good result.

The two chose a small place to enjoy the local cuisine.

Mid-meal, Jiang Zhe’s phone rang.

She glanced at it and saw it was from Jian Xiliang.

Jiang Zhe thought for a moment before answering.

“Jiang Zhe, I have something to tell you,” Jian Xiliang began, “are you attending the same contest as your friend Fanyue?”

“Go ahead,” Jiang Zhe said while continuing to eat.

“If you’ve invested in your friend, I’d suggest you be cautious,” Jian Xiliang advised.