Chapter 555
Chapter 555: 0545 Inspiration Source Chapter 555: 0545 Inspiration Source “You have been completely blinded by fame and fortune,” honestly, I am very disappointed in your performance now, you should go back and reflect on the meaning of ‘never forget why you started p>
Lydia’s face flushed red with embarrassment, but deep down, she was very unreconciled.
She thought every day about how to break through her limits, and now she was being told to reflect on “never forget why you started p>
When had she ever forgotten her original intent?
That was simply an excuse.
To say she had been blinded by fame and fortune, wasn’t Su Xinyan the same?
“May I take a look at Heart’s design? I’m very curious to see what kind of piece it is that could receive such high praise from all six judges, without a single flaw to be found p>
“You will see it at the award ceremony. For now, you may leave p>
Lydia clenched her teeth hard and stood there stubbornly.
She looked at the equally obstinate judges, her facial expression slightly wavering.
In the end, she left the competition venue feeling deflated.
Su Ran watched Lydia’s retreating figure with a dark expression.
Lydia was indeed a very capable designer, and once her greatest rival.
But what Gael said wasn’t wrong; she truly had forgotten her original intent in these past two years, blinded by fame and fortune, thus forever unable to break through and stuck in a stalemate.
If she could see past these things, she still had a lot of room to grow.
As time passed by gradually, more and more people finished their designs.
The competition was fierce; some were happy, naturally, there were also those who were disappointed.
When Su Ran finished her design, Abby was just taking her own design up to the judges’ table.
She was the third contestant from Hua Country to do so, after Su Xinyan and Lydia.
Being compatriots on this international stage, she of course hoped she would achieve a good result.
To help Hua Country secure a more stable footing in the international fashion world.
But contrary to her wishes, whether it was because of the judges’ sharp critiques, Abby’s eyes reddened on the spot.
Then came the judges’ scores, and from the expression on her face, it was clear this year’s top ten would be out of her reach.
Su Ran felt regret; Hua Country’s fashion industry had always had a weak standing internationally, and having more contestants advance would have been good.
When Abby left the competition venue, she suddenly caught sight of Su Ran not far away, feeling both angry and annoyed.
Although Su Ran’s face showed no emotion, in Abby’s view, it seemed as if Su Ran was mocking her.
“Humph, do you think you’re definitely going to achieve a good result? What’s there to be proud of p>
With that, she turned and left with her head held high!
Su Ran smiled helplessly, about to take her design to the judges, when someone beside her stepped up first, so she waited a little longer.
After the contestant evaluation had ended, only then did she take her design and head towards the judges’ seats.
From afar, several judges watched as Su Ran approached them, their faces showing a touch of anticipation.
Gael alone glared at Su Ran with anger, puzzling the other five judges.
Could it be that Gael didn’t like R?
But that was impossible; they all knew Gael was a loyal fan of R, full of admiration and worship for her.
So why did he confront her with such animosity upon seeing her in person today?
Upon seeing this, Su Ran simply glanced at him indifferently; this unreasonable old man was really petty.
When Su Ran stood before them, the judges’ faces became more serious than ever.
Politely nodding to everyone, Su Ran handed over her design.
“Let me see it quickly p>
One of the judges couldn’t wait, snatched the document bag from Su Ran’s hands, opened it, and pulled out the design inside.
Upon seeing the first design, all the judges’ faces suddenly froze.
Uh…
How should I describe it?
“This… this is your design p>
Su Ran raised an eyebrow, nodded lightly, and looked at them with calm indifference.
The judges looked at each other, genuinely unsure of how to critique this first design.
It was just so ordinary, as if it had been sketched out casually.
The style was indeed novel, and the color pairing was a common crimson-purple.
Quickly, the judges began to feel uneasy inside–Su Ran’s design was far too mundane. Could it be that her talent had dried up?
Would Su Ran miss out on the championship this year?
Under Su Ran’s serenely indifferent gaze, they turned to the second design.
As their eyes landed on it, their frozen expressions subtly transformed, and started to brighten.
“I never knew that crimson-purple mixed with gold could present such a stunning effect p>
“Indeed, it’s quite eye-catching, like flames burning p>
“But it leaves something to be desired, as if something is missing p>
The disappointment was unmistakable in the judges’ voices; the designs had not met their expectations.
Su Ran’s eyes twinkled slightly, and the faint smile on her lips became more pronounced, undeterred by the judges’ comments.
Moments later, the judges lifted their heads to look at Su Ran again. Seeing the smile on her face, they flipped through to the third design with a mix of doubt and curiosity.
They were captivated at a glance.
“The gradient of colors–seeing this design, I finally understand what was missing p>
“The subtle rose color seemingly fills the gap, but why does it feel like it has introduced a new regret p>
“This is amazing, quickly, let’s look at the rest of the designs p>
The judges couldn’t wait to see the remaining three designs. In just a moment, their faces were full of shock and disbelief.
The other participants at the venue noticed the commotion at the judges’ table and all looked over.
Then they saw that the judges’ faces were all filled with astonishment.
“This p>
Gael’s previously cold and stern expression towards Su Ran was gone, replaced with excitement as he looked at her.
“How should I describe it? It’s as if it began with simplicity and evolved into a riot of colors. With each added color, there came new hope p>
“When a new hope appeared, it made us feel incomplete, as if it wasn’t perfect until the next hope emerged. It’s truly magical p>
All the judges were visibly thrilled, nodding continuously, their satisfaction evident.
Looking at Su Ran, their eyes gleamed even more intensely with admiration.
“Can you tell us the inspiration behind your design p>
Su Ran’s eyes, akin to twinkling stars, glanced at the several designs on the table, paused for a moment, then lifted her gaze back to the judges, a faint smile playing on her lips.
In their expectant gaze, she parted her lips to speak:
“Seven-Color Danxia p>
Her voice was cool, detached, deliberate, but those four words caused the judges to furrow their brows momentarily.
“Seven-Color Danxia p>
“Seven-Color Danxia p>
They looked at each other in confusion, murmuring the words before looking back at Su Ran.
“We have seen only six colors. Why do you say the inspiration was Seven-Color Danxia p>
At those words, Su Ran smiled softly, her starry eyes shimmering with a mysterious light.
[There will be a little explosion of updates in the early morning. Although the word count isn’t high, I really tried my best!
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