Hua Yunduo clenched his fists tightly, his palms were covered in cold sweat, his mind was blank and he did not know what to do.
Little Duo, get out quickly." Wu Peipei was also worried for her.
Hearing Wu Peipei's urging, Hua Yunduo finally took a step forward. The moment she walked out, the media reporters below the stage rushed to take photos. Some even applauded.
"Which company is this supermodel from? She's so good-looking, and the design style of her dress is worlds apart from the ones in front of her. Look at the ruffled dress, it's simple but beautiful. Also, her bare back is like a flower. Coupled with the model's unique purity and elegance, it was simply perfect.”The fashionistas sitting below began to discuss.
"She, she actually went on stage herself.”Xie Yunna was dumbfounded. She thought that Hua Yunduo's design wouldn't be able to be displayed, but she didn't expect her outfit to be tailor-made for her. It was perfect.
"President Xie, I clearly saw her asking the staff for the model's phone number just now.”Xie Yunna's assistant explained.
"Trash! She actually let the designer wear it on the runway. Was she trying to steal the limelight? However, it did not matter. The good show was yet to come.”Xie Yunna glanced at Hua Rouqing, who was sitting next to He Mochen. She had deliberately invited her to be a guest. Other than being a judge, she would also be attending to the champion this time. She would be dressed by the Queen of Flowers and walk down the runway. At that time, it was a product promotion, which meant that if Hua Yunduo's dress won the championship, the Queen of Flowers would also wear it. The two of them would become the object of comparison for good media.
Xie Yunna had long known that Hua Yunduo had stolen the limelight at Hua Rouqing's celebration party. If she couldn't beat Hua Yunduo this time, she didn't know what kind of joke she would become.
"Chen, why did Little Duo become a model?”Hua Rouqing looked at the flower cloud on the stage in shock. Of course, He Mochen was included. This was the second time he had seen such a beautiful and moving Little Duo.
"Chen!" Hua Rouqing shouted again.
Seeing Chen staring at Hua Yunduo, she felt especially uncomfortable. It was her again. Why did President Chen care so much about Little Duo?
"I don't know." He Mochen was also surprised. Every contestant had a model, but why did Little Duo's model suddenly become him? However, this did not affect the effect of the design at all. Instead, it vividly reflected the beauty.
Hua Rouqing pursed her lips tightly. She only hoped that she would end up in last place this time to vent the hatred in her heart. However, judging from the reactions of the media and the judges, it seemed that they all liked Little Duo's design.
Bai Cen, who was sitting in the judges 'seats, had red hearts in her eyes. It was the first time he saw Little Duo so beautiful. He couldn't help but clap.
"It's too beautiful." Bai Cen did not care about her identity as a judge and clapped, attracting a strange gaze.
Xiao Duo walked to the center of the runway, the spot closest to the judges. She could clearly see the senior sitting below the stage applauding for her. Her small mouth could not help but curl up slightly, and this smile happened to be the highlight of the show. Her natural smile made her even more beautiful than a human, like a blooming flower.
However, when she turned her gaze to the other side and saw that her sister and He Mochen were also at the judges 'table, her eyes instantly became a little disappointed. Her natural smile turned cold, making her even more mysterious. Sometimes, she smiled like a flower, and sometimes, she was as cold as ice.
Hua Yunduo didn't let down her own efforts. She perfectly walked down the runway and returned backstage.
Little Duo, you're really amazing." Wu Peipei came to Hua Yunduo's side and gave him a thumbs up.
"Pepe, I was so nervous just now. I saw my senior and my elder sister.”Hua Yunduo said.
"What's wrong? The sissy was here too. I'm done for. If he comes, I think my work will definitely be the first to be despised by him.”Wu Pei Pei said unhappily.
"I don't think so. I believe that Senior is a person who keeps his personal and private affairs separate. We are now waiting for the list of the top ten to be released. In short, we have tried our best this time and have no regrets.”Hua Yunduo pricked up her small ears and listened to the host's speech outside.
Starting from the tenth place, the judges present began to vote. In less than a minute, the 10th place designer was born. One by one, the fourth place winner was announced. Wu Peipei and Hua Yunduo did not mention the name.
"Pepe, it looks like we have no hope this time.”Hua Yunduo was a little nervous.
"Not necessarily. Aren't there still the top three? Maybe you and I will be the first or second place.”Wu Pei Pei said confidently.
This sentence attracted the disdain of the contestants. After all, everyone was only nervously waiting for the result, and Wu Pei Pei's confidence made people think that she was too arrogant.
"Pepe, it's your name. Second place is your name!" Hua Yunduo cried out happily.
"The champion this time is Hua Yunduo!" The emcee finished speaking.
"You're the champion. Little Duo, our efforts weren't in vain.”Wu Pei Pei also screamed.
The two of them hugged each other, and the host invited them to the runway again. Hua Yunduo was still wearing the dress she had designed herself, and she was once again captured by countless media.
"Everyone, our Flower Shadow Queen will be wearing it for you to shoot later. There's no hurry.”The host smiled and persuaded the media below the stage.
Little Duo, you're amazing." Wu Pei Pei whispered.
"You're not bad either." Hua Yunduo was very happy. At this moment, she had already ignored He Mochen who was on the judges 'table. Instead, she kept hearing Bai Cen's encouragement and applause.
When the first and second place trophies were brought over, a staff member suddenly walked over and stopped them. The staff member whispered something into the host's ear, and the host picked up the microphone to correct him.
"I'm sorry, the first place should be Wu Pei Pei, the second place should be Hua Yun Duo.”the host said.
"What's wrong? How is that possible?" Wu Peipei looked at the emcee, overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. She couldn't believe that her design was better than Little Duo's.
There were discussions below the stage, and some people even stood up for Hua Yunduo. Bai Cen was also very surprised. During the voting just now, the dress that Xiao Duo was wearing had the most votes. How could it be that she was a coward and got first place?
"Now I want to see how strong the friendship between Wu Peipei and Hua Yunduo is.”Xie Yunna sat below with a wicked smile on her face.
"Miss Hua Yunzi's dress was designed by Miss Wu Peipei. Everyone can see that Miss Wu Peipei's signature is at the bottom of this design sketch, and this is Miss Hua Yunzi's signature.”In order to appease the dissatisfaction of the people below the stage, the host took out the original design.
"I remember now. Pepe, we didn't sign at the bottom after we finished drawing in a hurry.”Hua Yunduo finally remembered what she had missed.
"Me too. It seems like someone deliberately switched our works like this.”Wu Peipei looked around the stage and her gaze fell on Xie Yunna. Her first instinct was that someone was behind this. Besides Chen Yun, she had only offended Xie Yunna in the company. Could it be that this woman had done something?
"But it doesn't matter. What's yours is mine. Let's just leave it at that. Actually, I'm already very satisfied with second place.”Hua Yunduo said with a smile.
"No, Little Duo, you should be the champion. Even if I won the championship, I would still feel uncomfortable.”Wu Peipei couldn't accept unfair treatment. She immediately stood up and took the microphone from the host.
"Everyone, please allow me to say something. I don't know why the signatures on the two drafts don't match, but I'm here to say that the real winner of the design draft was written by Hua Yunduo, and she should be crowned the champion.”Wu Pei Pei said calmly.
Bai Cen couldn't help but applaud. He didn't expect the usually calculative turtle to not be tempted by the championship at this time and take the initiative to clarify the truth.
Hua Yunzi's eyes were red. She was really lucky to have such a friend.
Xie Yunna was so angry that she was about to vomit blood. She never expected Wu Peipei to be so magnanimous as to not clarify the fact that she was the champion.
Hua Yunduo and Wu Peipei embraced each other on stage, and everyone witnessed their friendship. Hua Yunduo also secretly swore in his heart that no matter what happened in the future, he would do his best to help Pepe.
Hua Rouqing gritted her teeth. Little Duo had actually won the championship. This was not a small competition. It was a collaboration between the He Corporation and the Xie Corporation. Both CEOs were present and they had even invited her to promote the show, but this time, it was Little Duo who had to steal the limelight.
After the staff coordinated for a while, Hua Yunduo finally won.
"Next up, we will have Chief He, who will be presented by Flower Shadow, come on stage to present the prizes and bonuses to the champion.”the host said.
Hua Yunduo felt depressed. She was not used to He Mochen giving her the award. The first trophy in his life was actually passed from him to him.
He Mochen walked onto the runway and helped Hua Yunzi put on the champion's crown. Hua Yunzi lowered her head slightly. At this moment, there was no hatred. She only knew that she had proved herself.
"Work harder in the future." He Mochen said as he handed the trophy to her.
Hua Yunduo's heart trembled. Brother Chen actually encouraged her. Did she hear wrongly just now? Hua Yunduo held the trophy in her hand nervously. Perhaps it was because she was not used to high heels, her body swayed and the crown on her head fell off.
It was over! Awkward! Hua Yunduo closed his eyes. There were so many people watching.
While everyone was watching Hua Yunzi make a fool of himself, no one expected He Mochen, who had just turned around and was about to leave the stage, to turn around and pick up the crown on the ground and walk to Hua Yunzi.
"Be careful!" He Mochen's gentle voice and doting gaze were fixed on Hua Yunduo. He put the crown on Hua Yunzi again!
Was he dreaming? Brother Chen's eyes were so gentle just now. Hua Yunzi's face turned red and her heart beat faster.
Wu Pei Pei, who was standing at the side, saw everything and felt that Uncle He seemed to be especially gentle to Little Duo. However, in her eyes, it was normal. After all, the audience was filming the entire process from 360 degrees. In such a public place, it was normal for Uncle He to behave like this. But why was Little Duo blushing? She guessed in her heart.
Back backstage, Hua Yunduo's face did not ease at all. It was burning up.
"Little Duo, what happened to your face? Or do you have a fever?" Wu Peipei touched Little Duo's forehead and asked.
"I'm fine. Maybe I'm too nervous about winning the award.”Hua Yunduo hated herself for not being able to withstand He Mochen's teasing.
Just as they were talking, a commotion came from backstage. A group of people had been moving toward them.
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"Everyone, make way.”The bodyguards moved aside the people who were asking for autographs.
"Big sister." Hua Yunduo shouted. Only then did she remember that she needed to change out of her dress for her sister to wear for the runway show.
Hua Rouqing walked up to Hua Yunduo and said coldly.
"You know I'm here to change, why don't you go and change your dress?”
"Big sister, wait a moment. I'll change right away.”Hua Yunduo quickly changed out of her dress and hurriedly took it out from the fitting room.
Hua Rouqing took the dress and walked towards the fitting room.
"Little Duo, your sister is so cold to you.”Wu Pei Pei said.
"It's alright." Hua Yunduo also understood in her heart. After all, she was her half-sister. Now, she was already the queen of Hua Ying, but she was still worried about her livelihood. Compared to her, she had failed a lot. What Hua Yunduo did not expect was the age detection. After all, there was an age difference of seven or eight years between them.
Hua Rouqing changed her clothes and walked out. She was even more displeased when she saw Hua Yunzi still sitting beside her. When she walked backstage just now, many reporters were discussing their relationship. The previous clash of outfits made many people know about Hua Yunzi. At the same time, they also knew that Hua Yunzi was her younger sister. Of course, there were also people who started to compare them. This made Hua Rouqing very unhappy. After all, she was a popular movie star, and what right did Little Duo have to compare to her?
"Big sister, let me help you tidy up your dress.”Hua Yunduo was very concerned about her elder sister. She helped Hua Rouqing tidy up the dress, looking like a designer trying on a model.
Hua Rouqing didn't say anything. She kept touching up the makeup artist's makeup in front of the mirror.
"Later, let the designer and the movie queen walk on the runway together. Hua Yunduo, you go and prepare too.”A staff member came to inform him at the last minute.
"What's wrong? I'll walk on the runway with Big Sister?" Hua Yunduo was shocked. After the last news broadcast, she was beaten up by her sister's fans. One could imagine the impact she had on her sister's career. She really didn't want to steal her sister's limelight, even though she had always felt that she was incapable.
"Yes, go and prepare." the staff urged.
"Little Duo, come, I'll bring you to find a decent dress.”Wu Peipei pulled Hua Yunduo to the other side to look for clothes and touch up her makeup.
Actually, Xie Yunna had arranged this on purpose because she knew that many people wanted to see the sisters standing together. She had done this to please many of the media. Wasn't this movie queen very close to Chen? She wanted to see what it felt like to have a younger and more beautiful sister standing beside her on the stage!
Wu Peipei had already found a dress for Hua Yunduo. Although it was a simple dress, it looked simple and elegant on Little Duo. Besides, Xiao Duo's makeup could kill many celebrities in seconds. Her youthful face made people want to take another look at her.
"Pepe, I think it's better to put on lighter makeup.”Hua Yunduo said.
"How can that do? You can't tell the effect with light makeup. I must dress you up beautifully. I can't lose to her.”Wu Peipei raised her eyebrows and glanced at Hua Rouqing.
Hua Rouqing's face darkened the entire time. She hadn't expected the organizers to suddenly make such an arrangement. Wasn't this clearly trying to attract attention? Last time, the news only showed that they were wearing the same clothes. Now, they were walking on the same stage. Although Little Duo was a designer, she felt awkward no matter how she thought about it!
"Are you ready? Flower Shadow Queen?" The staff came over and asked kindly.
"Alright." The Flower Shadow Queen had always been very friendly in front of others. After all, she was a public figure. If there was any news of her acting big or being arrogant, it would be detrimental to her.
Hua Yunduo walked over. Their figures were about the same, and they were really eye-catching when they stood together.
"Big Sis, I'm fine too." Hua Yunzi walked over and said.
Hua Rouqing nodded slightly, and the two of them walked up the stage together.
Youth was the greatest asset. This saying was true. Hua Yunzi's appearance was always prettier than Hua Rouqing's. That was the taste of youth.
When the two of them walked onto the stage together, the media competed to take photos. How could Hua Rouqing be willing to let Little Duo steal her limelight like this? When she walked to the center of the runway, Hua Rouqing deliberately squeezed towards Hua Yunduo and stepped on the dress she was wearing when she wasn't paying attention.
Hua Yunzi fell to the ground, and the pain made her frown. Everyone was stunned. He Mochen had already stood up, and Bai Cen, who was closest to Hua Yunzi, had already rushed up to help Hua Yunzi up.
Little Duo, are you alright?" Her worried eyes were filled with deep love for Hua Yunduo.
Hua Rouqing, who was standing at the side, also pretended to lean down and show concern.
Little Duo, are you hurt?"
Hua Yunduo tried to get up, but she couldn't. Bai Cen ignored the gazes around her and carried Hua Yunduo backstage.
He Mochen's cold face turned frosty when he saw this scene. He had an impression of Bai Cen, the man who confessed to Little Duo last time. Now, he was actually hugging his woman in front of so many people! Hua Yunduo had Quan Shengfu as her boyfriend, but she was still so intimate with Bai Cen. He Mochen was about to explode in anger.
"Little Duo, you scared me just now.”Wu Pei Pei said anxiously.
"I'm fine. It's just a sprain." Hua Yunduo forced a smile.
"Little Duo, hold it in. I'll apply the medicine for you.”Bai Cen found the medicine from somewhere and carefully helped Hua Yunduo apply the medicine.
This sissy actually had such a considerate side. Wu Peipei instantly didn't hate him as much as before. At least in this design competition, he had kept his personal life separate and treated his friends sincerely.
"Thank you, senior." Hua Yunduo said gratefully. She really didn't know what to do if her senior hadn't carried her up on stage.
"You're still being polite with me. We've known each other for so many years. I don't want to hear you say thank you in the future.”Bai Cen smiled. Her smile was still so beautiful.
"Hey sissy, aren't you worried about the reporters gossiping when you rush up and hug Little Duo in front of so many people?”Wu Peipei saw how much Bai Cen cared about Little Duo and guessed that he must have liked Little Duo. Otherwise, how could he disregard his identity and express his concern in front of so many people?
"I do hope that there will be some scandal with Little Duo.”Bai Cen looked indifferent.
Hua Rouqing walked over and heard these words. She didn't expect Hua Yunduo to be so lucky in love. It was fine if Chen cared about her, but even Quan Shengfu, this famous designer, fell in love with her! Although she was already extremely jealous, Hua Rouqing still acted like a good elder sister in such an occasion.
"Little Duo, do you want me to take you to the hospital for a check-up?”
"Big sister, there's no need. You go ahead and do your work. I'm fine." Hua Yunduo knew that as a celebrity, her elder sister's schedule was very full, so she didn't want to delay her time.
"Are you really alright? Big Sis couldn't hold you up on stage just now.”Hua Rouqing put on another act, asking about her sister's well-being. The surrounding people all praised Hua Rouqing. A Flower Shadow Empress was so concerned about her family and did not put on airs at all. This was also what Hua Rouqing wanted.
"It'll be fine in a while.”Hua Yunduo was kind-hearted and didn't guard against Hua Rouqing at all. In her heart, they were all family.
"Alright, then I'll go out first." Hua Rouqing walked out of the backstage under everyone's protection.
Hua Yunzi's foot was relieved after applying medicine, but Bai Cen insisted on carrying her backstage. Hua Yunzi had no choice but to listen. She fell in her high heels, and her ankle was swollen.
"Sissy, I can't help but praise you today.”Wu Pei Pei couldn't help but voice her thoughts as she carried her shoes.
"I've always been a manly man, but it depends on who I'm with. I'm definitely going to be a boyfriend to Little Duo.”Bai Cen turned her head and said to Wu Peipei.
"Tsk tsk, some people really can't be praised.”Wu Peipei immediately changed her tone.
Just then, He Mochen's car came over and stopped in front of them.
"Uncle He!" Wu Pei Pei saw that He Mochen was in high spirits and immediately ran over.
What was he doing here? Hua Yunduo immediately became uneasy when he saw He Mochen. He couldn't be thinking of doing the same thing to Senior again, right?
"So it's President He. I wonder why you're blocking our way?”Bai Cen hugged Hua Yunduo even tighter.
"Little Duo, get in the car and I'll take you to the hospital.”He Mochen ordered.
"I won't trouble you, President He. I will escort Little Duo back safely." Bai Cen refused to let go of the flower cloud. Who was Little Duo to him? What right did he have to criticize her like this?
"Senior, let's go." Hua Yunzi buried her head in Bai Cen's arms, not wanting to look at him anymore.
"Hua Yunduo!" He Mochen didn't think that Little Duo would dare to defy him.
"President He, don't force me." Bai Cen walked past He Mochen with Hua Yunduo in her arms.
"Uncle He, Little Duo will be fine. Don't worry.”When Wu Peipei saw this scene, she recalled how Little Duo had blushed when she saw Uncle He receiving the award. She felt that the atmosphere was a little strange.
He Mochen was trembling with anger. Hua Yunduo didn't give him any face.
"President He, where are you going? Can you give me a ride?" Xie Yunna walked over and asked.
He Mochen walked to the car angrily and drove away without responding to Xie Yunna.
"Hua Yunduo! I didn't expect you two sisters to have a special relationship with Chen.”Xie Yunna had heard their conversation just now. She did not expect Chen to care so much about Hua Rouqing's sister, Hua Yunduo. It seemed that she had to investigate the story of the three of them.
Bai Cen placed Hua Yunduo in the car and wanted to take her to the hospital, but Hua Yunduo kept refusing. She only wanted to go home now.
"Little Duo, if you don't go to the hospital, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for you to recover quickly.”Wu Pei Pei also advised.
"It's fine. I'll put ice on it when I get back.”Hua Yunzi's mood was constantly changing. He Mochen's threat just now made her feel uneasy.
"Alright, I'll stay with you tonight.”Wu Peipei was worried about Hua Yunduo alone.
Bai Cen sent them back to the neighborhood and carried Little Duo upstairs again.
"Senior, you don't have to send me off. I can do it.”Hua Yunduo was really embarrassed. Along the way, it was her senior who carried her.
"It's fine. Don't look at me because I'm thin. I still have the strength to carry you.”Bai Cen wished she could keep hugging him.
"I think some people are taking the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.”Wu Pei Pei snorted coldly.
"You're a coward. An unlikeable girl like you must be jealous of Little Duo being loved by me, right?”Bai Cen mocked.
"I just don't want to fall in love. Don't think that I don't have anyone chasing me.”Wu Peipei crossed her arms and turned away.
"So you're still single. I was right.”Bai Cen added.
Hua Yunduo couldn't help but laugh when he heard them bickering. These two people were really interesting. They quarreled as soon as they met.
"We're here. You can go back now." Wu Pei Pei opened the door and immediately ordered him to leave.
"I want to go in and have a glass of water." Bai Cen wanted to use this opportunity to spend more time with Little Duo.
"Pepe, let Senior come in and sit for a while. He must be tired from carrying me all the way back.”Hua Yunduo said.
"Alright then, just sit for a while and go back immediately. It's enough for me to take care of Little Duo alone.”Wu Pei Pei opened the door.
Bai Cen walked in and Wu Pei Pei remembered something.
"Wait, you guys wait here for a while.”
Wu Pei Pei hurriedly ran in.
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