The judges' response on stage struck Nan Shiqing like a bolt from the blue. She wept even more heartbrokenly.
"Sister, I know you blame me and Mom for Dad's death, but Mom and I really didn't do anything like that. Even an hour before Dad died, Mom was planning to rush home to make his favorite Di Guo Chicken."
"Sister, I really didn't. I beg you, don't ruin me, okay?"
As her plea escaped her lips, Nan Shiqing knelt before Mu Yinyin.
In the next second, she directly kowtowed to Mu Yinyin.
Because of her kneeling, everyone's attention was drawn to Mu Yinyin and her.
Including Fu Siye.
However, Nan Shiqing thought that by doing this, Fu Siye would definitely find Mu Yinyin too much and be extremely angry.
But she didn't know that Fu Siye's anger was entirely due to Mu Yinyin's concealment. After three years of marriage, she had never mentioned it. He no longer had time to care about Nan Shiqing and had already gotten up to question her.
Just then, his phone rang. Fu Siye's expression darkened. After calmly answering the call, he frowned and hurried away.
Meanwhile, the event continued.
Many people were already indignant.
"You are the one ruining yourself. Your design drafts were clearly not good enough, so you colluded with staff to switch them. Now that you've been exposed, you're putting on a pathetic act. I want to ask, revealing the truth to everyone, how is that ruining you?"
A member of Nan Shiqing's team, unable to stand her, stepped forward and added a few more words.
Her face showed contempt for Nan Shiqing.
The woman with glasses also stepped forward and reprimanded Nan Shiqing, "That was a question raised by someone else. Your specific situation will be determined by the police, as you said. But the fact is, you are incompetent. Someone like you truly doesn't deserve to remain in the competition!"
"Yes, get out! Get out, don't hinder us from winning, we still want to find a master. Someone like this is truly a mood killer!"
The woman with glasses' words were immediately echoed by others. They stepped forward to push Nan Shiqing out.
Nan Shiqing was no match for them. In less than two minutes, she was thrown out of the venue, covered in wounds.
Mu Yinyin observed the entire process with cold eyes.
She had no interest in the championship; all she wanted was for Nan Shiqing to be disgraced!
Mu Yinyin walked out of the venue. As she was about to get into her car, she noticed several people following her. Leading them were the woman with glasses and the team girl who had pointed out the original drawing of Nan Shiqing's design.
"Idol, I didn't recognize you earlier and almost hurt you. I'm so sorry, please forgive me!" Saying this, the girl with glasses knelt before her.
Immediately after, the team girl also knelt.
The woman with glasses was seeking forgiveness, so she...
"Y, can I be your apprentice? I really love design. I came to this design competition just to broaden my horizons, and I never expected to meet you."
"Y, take me as your apprentice too!"
...
The chorus of voices, and the crowd kneeling before her, a vast expanse of people.
Mu Yinyin's mouth twitched.
This made her feel like the leader of some cult...
Mu Yinyin rubbed her temples, helpless, "Um, my purpose for participating this time was not to take on apprentices. If you want to learn design, you can inquire with other designers or painters to see if they have any intention of taking apprentices."
However, her words were immediately refuted.
"But none of them are as good as you. That Qingniao Studio, which has been following your footsteps for design drafts, is merely imitating you poorly, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Mu Yinyin: "..."
What kind of vocabulary was this?
"Um, I have no intention of taking on apprentices, so your kneeling is useless. I have other matters to attend to, so I'm leaving." Saying this, Mu Yinyin closed the car door.
She gestured to Xiao Lu in the driver's seat, "Take me to the hospital."
"Ah? Sister Yin, are you feeling unwell?"
Xiao Lu became anxious upon hearing this.
"I'm not unwell, I need to go to the hospital to find someone. Hurry up and drive," Mu Yinyin urged him.
If they didn't leave quickly, these people would probably surround the car.
Xiao Lu nodded and started the engine.
At the same time, the girl with glasses blocked those who were still trying to chase after them and said protectively, "Since Y said she has no intention of taking apprentices, then don't force her. Taking on an apprentice depends on her willingness. We are not like Nan Shiqing, who is despicable and shameless, so let's not do anything that damages our image in front of Y."
"Time reveals people's hearts. When we become excellent on our own, we can meet at the summit. Perhaps then, we can become friends when we meet her."
After hearing the girl with glasses' words, the team girl also gave up her obsession.
She stood up, her eyes firm.
Then, the girl with glasses turned her gaze to the judges and questioned, "Judges, who do you think is the champion this time?"
One sentence completely brought everyone's thoughts back, but no one had any further doubts.
However, the judges, who had just announced Nan Shiqing, immediately changed their tune. They also felt their reputation was at stake, and moreover, the top ten would be ranked based on the summary of several rounds of scores.
One of the judges directly stated, "We will definitely consider everyone's performance and summarize the scores from three rounds. The results will be announced in about three days, so please don't be anxious."
"Then what about finding someone to ghostwrite and cheating this time?" the girl with glasses questioned again, her gaze fixed on them. She would not allow anyone to bully her idol and get away with it. Thinking of how Nan Shiqing had intended to use her to harm her idol, she wished she could devour Nan Shiqing alive!
In an instant, everyone's attention was divided into two parts.
One part focused on the judges, waiting for the results.
The other part looked at Nan Shiqing, whose face had turned pale.
Nan Shiqing's face grew increasingly unpleasant!
She was about to collapse!
What should she do! She had suddenly become the target of public criticism!
All her previous explanations were so weak, and all her past honors were destroyed at this moment!
Feeling the strange gazes of so many people, Nan Shiqing became restless.
She took a deep breath, her voice trembling with tears, "I was framed. I will definitely find a way to clear my name! At that time, I will hold you legally responsible for targeting me!"
After saying this, she ran away, as if she couldn't bear to listen any longer.
However...
Her speed was not very fast, and the judges' words were still transmitted into her ears through the microphone.
"We will verify this matter based on the situation. If anyone is found to have cheated, they will be permanently barred from participating in our competitions."