Chapter 839 - Jewelry Design Competition (2)
From Sidekick to Bigshot
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Cai Qinyue did not believe in Wen Nuanâs words. However, she was not bothered to argue with her either.
And thus, she said: âWell, Iâm here to wish you a good result in the competition.â
However, Wen Nuan was in no mood to feign civility with Cai Qinyue. Instead, she pulled Jian Yunnao away.
When Cai Qinyue saw them leave, the smile on her face disappeared instantly.
âYour aunt used to be so polite to us. However, after the Jian family made their way into the Beijing circles, she just ignores us now. Itâs as though she considers everyone else beneath her or something.â
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Wen Ruo also looked at Wen Nuan and Jian Yunnao as they left.. However, she did not say anything.
Then, the competition began.
During the competition, no one else was allowed to enter the competition venue. The venue was to be kept absolutely quiet.
Furthermore, no electronic devices were allowed to be brought into the venue.
After the competition started, the contestants were given a theme by the judges.
This yearâs theme was âfusion.â
This theme did not challenge Wen Nuan. After thinking about it for a while, Wen Nuan drafted up a design that she was happy with.
Wen Ruo seemed to have performed well too. When the designs were handed in, Wen Nuan saw the happiness on Wen Ruoâs face.
However, Wen Nuan did not really care about this. After all, her nieceâs drawings did not affect hers.
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The results of the competition came out the next day.
All the works were made public.
Wen Nuanâs design was awarded second place.
This was already a good result. After all, Wen Nuan was considered a rookie in the industry. Being placed in the top three ranks was an amazing feat.
Wen Ruoâs design ranked third. She placed just after Wen Nuan.
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When Wen Nuan saw Wen Ruoâs design, a sense of familiarity flooded her.
Although many years had passed, Wen Nuan still recognized the work that she had designed with her own hands.
âMother, whatâs wrong?â Jian Yunnao asked hurriedly. He noticed that his motherâs expression was not right.
âWen Ruoâs design... It looks like the one that I designed thirty years or so ago...â
âReally? If thatâs the case, then this is plagiarism!â
âYeah, I think itâs my design. After all, I drew it with my own hands. Therefore, I still have some impression of the design. Even if a long time has passed since then, I would not completely forget about the design.â
âWhere are those designs right now?â
âI probably didnât bring them with me when I got married. I donât know where they are right now.â
After all, those designs were spontaneously drawn by Wen Nuan. They were left in the Wen family attic with many of Wen Nuanâs old possessions.
Previously, Wen Nuan did not think of these designs.
However today, she suddenly saw Wen Ruoâs competition entry.
âWait, so that means Wen Ruo saw your old designs and used your work in the competition?!â
As he thought about this, a look of anger appeared on Jian Yunnaoâs face.
Jian Yunnao stood up as he wanted to go and find the organizer of the competition: âIâm going to speak to the organizer of the competition! I will expose Wen Ruoâs shameless behavior!â
Wen Nuan pulled Jian Yunnao back: âWe donât have any evidence.â
Even if Wen Ruo stole Wen Nuanâs previous designs, they did not have any evidence.
After all, when Wen Nuan drew those designs back then, there were no witnesses nor records.
âThen are you going to just let her use your work like this?â Jian Yunnao said angrily.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Although Wen Ruoâs ranking did not affect his motherâs results, her rank still came from the fruit of his motherâs labor. What right did she have to use his motherâs designs?
Wen Nuan: âBut we donât have any evidence. The organizers of the competition will not back up our claims. Furthermore, your uncle...â
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