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"Su Cha, I..." Huo Ting looked at me apologetically.

I smiled slightly, "You don't need to say anything. From the first time I saw Xu Ran following behind you, I knew that perhaps one day, we would be enemies because of you."

Huo Ting raised his eyebrows. "Oh? "Why?"

"The grudge between her and I is not something that can be resolved in a few words. If there is a chance in the future, I think she will personally tell you."

Huo Ting didn't understand what I meant by that, so he directly carried my son into the exhibition hall.

My design has always been biased. There are very, very few people who can read the essence of it.

In the Designer's Competition, Helen had a place directly in the top three. I knew that Helen was very famous in this field, so a design piece that Helen had taken a fancy to would naturally not fall behind.

She had wanted to give me the spot, but I wanted to make it to the end with my true level, but in fact I didn't let Helen down.

Today's so-called exhibition was just for the sake of going through the motions to decide the top three.

This time, Xu Ran was also there. The Xu Group behind her had always been in contact with the markets of Europe and the United States.

It was at this moment that Helen suddenly called me.

"Tina, you have to be careful."

"What's the matter, Helen?"

"Just now, the person in charge of the Xu Group called me to vote for their future successor. It seems like they have to win this time."

"If that's the case, then what else do I need to continue? I'll just leave." I laughed.

"You're still in the mood to joke at this time? "I've just checked, the votes of the other party and you are pretty much the same, all that's left is this vote of mine."

No wonder the Xu Group came looking for Helen. However, they underestimated Helen and me. "What kind of conditions do they have?"

"The luxury villa in downtown Paris, plus 2 million dollars."

I had already expected this to happen, but to be honest, the Xu Group had paid such a huge price just to win a single match.

However, everything was understandable. If it was an ordinary design competition, then there might not be a need to gather so many people. However, the Milan design competition was, after all, the most interesting competition in the design world.

Famous designers from all over the world would come here, and anything that had to do with the world's top would be worth a lot of money.

This was especially true for the Xu Corporation, which specialised in luxury clothing. If the name of the successor of a top designer were to be added, the Xu shares would probably multiply by twofold!

A merchant was indeed a merchant!

"Then agree!" I smiled at the other end of the line.

"Hmph, you want to bribe me with only a villa and $2 million? Is my Helen's acknowledgement that easy to bribe?"

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.

I smiled. Helen was different from all the other designers who had identities and backgrounds and were based in the fashion world. It wasn't for no reason that her identity and work had won worldwide recognition.

She had once told me that if a designer smelled of copper, then his work would be soulless, and that this was the reason why I was such a close acquaintance with Helen.

A villa plus $2 million meant nothing to a designer like Helen.

Because the value behind the name of her Helen Leaf was more than ten or a hundred times that of these things.

I handed the child to Huo Ting and the three of us entered the exhibition hall.

Helen sat in the center as the master judge, while Xu Ran, Xu Ran, and a young designer from a foreign country stood apart in the middle of the stage.

This time my theme was angels and demons.

The demons and fallen angels who ascended to heaven also reflected another hidden theme — what was more important in one's appearance and heart?

I didn't use many ornate gems to embellish this outfit. Most of them were ordinary fabrics and ornaments that could be seen everywhere.

Judging by their appearance alone, the designs of the two people next to me were already much, much more expensive than mine.

If you ask me what my chances of winning are, I don't care.

Helen told me it would be nice if ten out of a hundred people were here for me.

To be able to find resonance in a work, that's what designers should give to the audience.

"The voting on the spot has already ended. Miss Xu and Miss Tina are on par with each other, and this is the most important vote. May I ask which designer will our Teacher Helen vote for?"

Everyone held their breath, awaiting the final result.

"Take a 15 minute break in midfield and let Teacher Helen think for a while!"

During the intermission, the designers all went back backstage.

"Miss Tina, your design is very interesting. I wish you well." The foreign designer gave me a rose before leaving with his team backstage. I don't think he will continue to participate in the following competitions.

In other words, the victor would be determined between Xu Ran and I.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you, the first place will definitely be mine!" Xu Ran raised his head proudly.

I know why she is so confident, because she has the entire Xu Group backing her up.

"Alright, then I wish you well."

When our conversation was over, it was almost time to announce the final results.

"Which designer is Teacher Helen going to give her last vote? Let our Teacher Helen personally announce it! "

As the host said that, I saw Helen standing up from her seat, holding onto a small hand card. She looked at Xu Ran beside me with a smile, and extended her hand.

"The winner of the design competition's gold medal this time is the Xu Group's Miss Xu Ran …" After listening, the pride on Xu Ran's face grew even stronger.

The host was about to congratulate Xu Ran when he heard Helen say again, "Miss Su Tian, beside Miss Xu Ran!"

The moment this was said, everyone started discussing while Helen winked at me mischievously.

Xu Ran's expression suddenly became ugly. She directly grabbed the host's microphone and threw it on the ground. She ran down the stage and questioned Helen: "What do you mean?! You're not going to do anything even if you accept the money?! "

Helen shrugged. "Your father insisted on giving it to me, so I didn't accept … Besides, the event chosen the designer champion, not the selection of merchants … Do you know where your work came from? "

Helen slightly pursed her lips, "After all, in this circle, if you don't even look up from the bottom, then second place is already a form of tolerance for you on account of your father's account!"

Hearing what Helen had to say, I was a little gossipy, but I did not dare to ask in front of Xu Ran. After deciding the victor, I was immediately escorted by a bunch of reporters.

Rui Rui had already fallen asleep, leaving only Huo Ting and me in the living room.

"This is for you."

He took a small gift box from his pocket. I'm curious.

"What is this?"

"Just open it and you'll know."

I opened the small gift box doubtfully, only to see a sapphire necklace quietly lying inside.

"I secretly looked at your blueprints. Almost every model has a sapphire necklace around their neck, so I drew one and got someone to customize it. I don't know if it's the same as what you wanted, but it's my favor."

Huo Ting looked at me with affectionate eyes.

I subconsciously wanted to avoid his gaze. "Huo Ting, I …"

"Don't refuse me yet, okay?" His voice was also slightly trembling.

I bit my lower lip. I already knew what he was thinking.

For the past five years, he has kept a lot of good girls out of our lives. He has even rejected many good marriage partners for us.

It's just that I've never been able to get past the hurdle in my heart.