Chapter 1525 - 1514: Avenging My Sister

Chapter 1525: Chapter 1514: Avenging My Sister

Zhan Yao’s work has a distinctive character, and the message intended to convey is very clear. Moreover, the model carries it with unique meaning. This time, the judges gave high scores again, and because previously a judge gave Ye Qiu a low score, they dared not do it again this time. So, combining all scores, Zhan Yao’s series unexpectedly received the highest score at the scene.

Li Zhihua was so angry that her face stiffened, but fortunately, she had a backup plan. What right does someone who fell and committed suicide due to plagiarism have to appear in the competition?

"Congratulations to Zhan Yao for obtaining our highest score. It’s a pity that Zhan Yao is no longer with us. I believe she would be very happy to know that people like her work so much," the host said passionately. The show didn’t collapse because of Zhan Yao’s absence.

"Now, each judge can give their comments on each designer. Our new designers can also make evaluations and raise doubts about their opponents. Please make good use of this opportunity, because after this segment, each judge will have one more chance to change their scores. What’s required from you is to make your design gain as much recognition from the judges as possible. This time, we’ll start with the one who received the highest score. Since Zhan Yao cannot be here, let’s invite Miss Li Zhihua to start her explanation!"

"Thank you, host." Li Zhihua slowly walked to the center of the stage, her expression suddenly turning indignant as she looked at Ye Qiu and Jian Lifan with full intent, "As a designer, I have always adhered to the basic belief in originality. Before allowing the teachers to comment, I want to first expose two people. I think if they continue to participate in the finals, it would be an insult to all designers."

"Oh? Miss Li seems to have some hidden facts to reveal?" the female host asked.

"Yes." Li Zhihua nodded affirmatively, "I want to expose Ye Qiu and Zhan Yao. I think they have no right to stand on the same stage in this competition with us. I don’t know why Teacher Jiang wants to protect them, but for the sake of fairness in the design circle, even if it offends you, I must expose this."

The camera shifted to Jian Lifan, who was sitting there calmly, not affected by Li Zhihua’s words in the slightest.

Li Si Yue was very excited now because her cousin finally spoke up. In a while, wouldn’t Ye Qiu leave the stage in disgrace? It serves her right. Why would she come here to disgrace herself in public when we originally decided to drop the matter? She’s brought it upon herself. Hmph, let’s see how Ye Qiu can keep her face at University A after this.

Meanwhile, the teachers and students from University A also sat up straight. Is it finally starting? How is Ye Qiu going to defend herself?

"Say what you want, don’t spare me," Jian Lifan said expressionlessly, his attitude indifferent, which made Li Zhihua’s heart skip a beat. But since she had already spoken, it was too late to pull back now. Also, with such a good opportunity, if she could render Jian Lifan speechless, even if she couldn’t become his apprentice, she would earn a significant reputation in the fashion world.

"What I want to say is Ye Qiu and Zhan Yao have both plagiarized my work, and the evidence is irrefutable. Nobody knows how their work today came about, so I suggest their scores be canceled," Li Zhihua said righteously, "It’s not that I’m jealous of their scores, but if people like them win awards, wouldn’t it be an insult to us original designers?"

Her words caused a commotion among the audience. The director didn’t care about those comments, only knowing that the show’s ratings went up.

"You’re right," Jian Lifan said, "Those who plagiarize should indeed be rejected."

Li Zhihua had a bad feeling in her heart but frowned and said, "I believe Teacher Jiang was deceived before, so shouldn’t Ye Qiu and Zhan Yao’s scores be canceled now?"

"No, the one who deceived everyone is you, the plagiarist is also you, so it’s you whose scores should be canceled," Jian Lifan said very sternly and coldly, his voice transmitting through the microphone to every corner of the studio, and also to the ears of all TV audiences.

With his words, everyone was even more shocked. Had the situation reversed so quickly? But how did Jian Lifan know about this? What evidence does he have?

At this moment, everyone was watching the two of them, wanting to hear what they would say next.

Li Zhihua’s expression faltered slightly. She took a deep breath and said, "Teacher Jiang, you might not be aware of the events that occurred in our school before. The case regarding Zhan Yao was concluded by the police, and as for Ye Qiu, our school leaders personally reviewed the evidence. What else is there to say?"

"Miss Li Zhihua, may I ask you a question?"

"Please go ahead, Teacher Jiang."

"When did you create the series you used for today’s finals?"

"It was in January last year in Yunnan."

"On which day exactly?"

"On January 20th, on the plane returning from Yunnan. My boyfriend can testify for me."

"Did you complete it independently?"

"Yes."

"What an unfortunate coincidence. I had already seen this series on January 18th," Jian Lifan answered with a smile, "At that time, I was in a square in Kun Ming, walking after a meeting, and I happened to see Ye Qiu sitting there painting. I was astonished at first glance and stopped to watch until she finished modifying it."

Li Zhihua’s face turned pale, but since she wore makeup today, nobody could tell. She continued to justify, "What I meant was the series was completed on the 20th, but the idea existed before, and some sketches were already drawn. Maybe Ye Qiu was just imitating my work there, that’s why you saw her, right, Teacher Jiang?"

Jian Lifan took a deep breath and said, "You might not know, after seeing Ye Qiu’s creation on the spot, I was very impressed, so I took her sketches and modified the imperfect parts. However, the work you presented for today’s finals happened to be the very piece I had personally edited."

With Jian Lifan’s words, who wouldn’t understand? He said he personally modified that series, yet Li Zhihua claimed she completed it independently. Who has more credibility? Although neither side produced evidence, why would a successful, established person like Jian Lifan need to lie about this?

The audience’s gaze at Li Zhihua changed instantly, especially the students from University A watching from afar; it felt like they were witnessing a massive scandal, leaving burning sensations on their faces. This was one of their people from University A, once hailed as the pride of their university, and yet she had committed plagiarism? She was even caught red-handed by Teacher Jiang Lifan, how could their university not become a laughingstock?

Moreover, since this series was plagiarized, what about the ones before? Thinking about the work by Ye Qiu earlier that amazed everyone, now no one doubted Ye Qiu’s ability anymore. Perhaps it truly was a case of a thief crying thief.