The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 436 - Chapter 436 0434 Must ensure that nothing goes wrong

Chapter 436: 0434 Must ensure that nothing goes wrong. Chapter 436: 0434 Must ensure that nothing goes wrong. The selection competition this year had slightly different rules from previous years.

In the past, all one needed to do was to register as a member online, sign up successfully, and then the organizers would send each contestant a number to their email. After filling out the registration form and submitting their personal information along with their design drafts to the organizers, all they had to do was wait for the final judgment.

This year, for some reason, Country Y changed the competition rules at the last minute.

All contestants had to be present at the venue specified by the organizers and were not allowed to bring any tools; the organizers would provide everything required for the competition.

Each industry within the fashion world has its own taboos. For instance, in the case of cosmetics and perfumes, their designers would not mix any other scents on themselves during the creation process.

Because these scents could affect the quality of the product itself.

In the clothing industry, fashion designers would avoid looking at things that were too brightly colored or wearing overly fashionable clothes before drawing their design drafts, as these could influence the original design concepts in their minds.

Yet Su Xinyan, who had set foot on the international stage as “Heart,” didn’t even know the most basic knowledge expected of a fashion designer.

The competition venue was arranged in an outer room, where each contestant’s position was cordoned off at intervals, and each spot was strictly segregated so that no one but the designer themselves could see.

This also eliminated the possibility of plagiarism.

Following her number, Su Ran found her designated spot.

The person in charge then made an appearance with a microphone in hand.

“I’m sure everyone is very clear about the competition rules, so I won’t go into detail here. The top twenty finalists will qualify to go to Country Y to compete in the International Fashion Designer Contest–that is the highest honor in the clothing industry and the lifelong goal of all designers here. So today, I hope everyone will give it their all and not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity due to a minor mistake,” the person in charge said.

As his words ended, there was an uproar at the venue!

Many in attendance might have heard this speech more than once, but each time it was as thrilling and exciting as ever.

The person in charge spoke again:

“This time, the competition is presided over by Director Song Guan of the World Designer Contest and Vice Chairman Hu Jialiang of the Hua Country Fashion Association, along with several other judges. This competition will adhere to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency,” he announced.

There was a collective gasp at the venue, and the atmosphere became somewhat unruly.

“Due to special rules, the scores will be given on the spot during the competition. You will have two hours to work on your design drafts. After you finish, please seal them in the envelopes provided on your tables and then leave the venue. Half an hour later, scoring will begin. Additionally, any form of cheating is strictly prohibited during the competition. Once discovered, the perpetrator will be immediately removed from the venue and banned from competing for life,” he continued.

The venue was abuzz, and Su Ran keenly noticed several discreet glances directed at her.

“Please put your best effort forward, and now, let the competition begin.”

Nobody had expected that this year’s domestic selection would include both Song Guan and Hu Jialiang.

Their status in the fashion world was so lofty and they were known for their strictness, which instantly dissolved any excitement and added to the pressure everyone felt.

Su Xinyan was grateful for her competition experience, confident in her ability to handle any unexpected situations.

As time ticked away second by second, the atmosphere at the venue became even more oppressive.

But for Su Ran, this was merely a walk in the park; it wasn’t just early rounds she’d participated in countless times, but finals as well.

On-site, there were many people who gave up directly due to the pressure and others who lost their inspiration halfway through and gave up on themselves.

As the contestants gradually left, the numbers dwindled.

After completing her design draft, Su Ran sealed it in an envelope. As soon as she stood up, a staff member approached to take the envelope away.

As she was leaving the venue, she caught Hu Jialiang’s gaze through the air, paused for a moment, and then walked towards the back garden.

Many were still competing, and apart from the staff, it was rare to see anyone else.

Two minutes later, Hu Jialiang arrived at her side.

“President,” he greeted.

Su Ran turned to look at him, “What is it you need from me?”

Hu Jialiang choked slightly, having not expected that after such a long time, the president would still be so indifferent.

“…It’s nothing.”

“Hmm?” Su Ran frowned slightly, looking at him with a faint expression.

Hu Jialiang sighed softly, his voice filled with helplessness.

“You haven’t been back to the Association for a long time, and everyone is very worried.”

At these words, Su Ran’s expression tightened a bit.

“My current situation doesn’t make it convenient to meet with you all. I have been paying attention to the Association’s matters and I trust you to handle them well; you’ve done a good job and worked hard!”

A gentle warmth surged on Hu Jialiang’s face, for he knew that even though the president had been absent for a long time, she couldn’t truly abandon the Association.

After all, the Hua Country Fashion Association had been established singlehandedly by the president herself.

“Why would the president participate in a fashion designer contest?”

A fleeting glint flashed through Su Ran’s eyes, “To deal with a little matter.”

Hu Jialiang nodded thoughtfully, not asking too much. Su Ran glanced at him and said again:

“On the competition floor, you are a judge and I am a contestant; we do not know each other. Just do your job well, that’s all.”

“Okay.”

“The competition is almost ending; you should go back first!”

The contest was indeed nearing its end. Now that he was a judge and Su Ran a contestant, if someone saw them meeting, it would bring unnecessary trouble for Su Ran.

After Hu Jialiang left, Su Ran stayed in the back garden for a few more minutes, thinking of returning to the venue when she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

Her eyes flickered slightly as she slid into the bushes nearby.

“Director Song…”

It was Su Xinyan’s voice.

Su Ran’s eyes narrowed sharply; at that moment, the figures of the two people appeared within her line of sight.

“Haven’t I told you not to look for me randomly during the contest? Do you want to be disqualified?”

Song Guan lowered his voice, appearing as if afraid of being overheard.

“I know, but this contest is very important to me; I must ensure it goes perfectly without a hitch.”

Su Xinyan bit her lip, her voice low and through gritted teeth.

Seeing this, Song Guan sighed softly, his expression softer than before.

“Rest assured, I have received a call from your teacher. As long as you perform well, I can guarantee your place in the finals, and moreover, I can ensure you go to country Y to participate in the international competition with the first place score.”

Su Xinyan’s eyes brightened suddenly, her face lighting up.

“Really?”

Song Guan nodded arrogantly, full of confidence.

“Of course, I’m the chief in charge of the domestic preliminary selection. Who becomes the first place is all up to me.”

…

Having received the answer she wanted, Su Xinyan returned to the venue satisfied.

Su Ran stood silently in place, looking at her phone in her hand, and let out a light chuckle.

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