Chapter 1036
Pamela Clark shook her head and said with a long face, “No, I passed. And I passed with the second-highest score.”
Jian Huan observed Pamela Clark’s expression and said, Then with your expression… Could it be that Melody Fox has also passed?”
“Mhm.” Pamela Clark nodded, his expression turning even uglier.
However, when Jian Huan heard this, she heaved a sigh of relief.
“You scared me. I thought something big had happened. I didn’t expect you to come over because of this. I thought something unexpected had happened.”
As Jian Huan spoke, she patted Pamela Clark’s shoulder encouragingly and continued, “That woman is full of tricks. It’s only reasonable that she can pass the next round. You don’t have to be too nervous. You’ve already gotten second place in the morning. We’ve also greeted Teacher Tang. You’ll definitely be the one who gets accepted in the end. Just relax and perform normally in the afternoon.”
“No… Sister Huan.”
Pamela Clark was on the verge of tears. He said with a heavy sobbing tone, “Not only did that slut Melody Fox enter the next round of exams, but she also entered the next round with first place. She’s in first place! Sister Huan!”
“What did you say?!” Jian Huan’s eyes widened and her voice instantly rose, scaring Pamela Clark.
She quickly paced around the room several times and frowned to confirm again. “Is she really the first place? Are you sure?
Pamela Clark shook her head. “I’m not wrong. I can’t be wrong about this kind of thing. I don’t believe it either, so I confirmed it several times. The full score on the paper was 100 points. She scored 99 points, while I only scored 92 points… The difference of 7 points is a little too big. She’s very likely to be the last person to be admitted. Sister Huan, what do you think we should do now?”
Jian Huan clenched her fists tightly.
Whether Pamela Clark was first or not was not important to her at all.
But now, the first place has become Melody Fox. This matter became important.
Pamela Clark looked at Jian Huan walking around the room and could not help but say, “Sister Huan, we’re now…”
“Shh!”
Jian Huan made a shushing gesture and said, “Don’t speak! I’ll think about what to do.”
“Yes, yes!” Pamela Clark nodded, not daring to disturb Jian Huan.
Two minutes later, Jian Huan asked, “How long until the afternoon exam?”
Pamela Clark looked around the room and said, “The exam is at 2:30. There are still 50 minutes left.”
“Very good, there should still be time. Let’s go and see Teacher Tang.”
“Huh? What’s the use of seeing Teacher Tang?”
“Let’s first confirm if there’s a problem with the results or if she cheated. If it’s neither, and she really relied on her ability, then we can only add more chips and make Teacher Tang biased toward you.”
“Is it… giving Teacher Tang some more money?”
“Of course! How much liquidity do you have on you now?” “Let me see… there’s still more than 20 million left.”
“It’s enough. We’ve already given her 400 thousand dollars at noon. If we give her 4 million dollars now, we’ll definitely be able to feed her. After all, she’s just a teacher. She won’t be able to earn so much money in her life. Just take out 4 million dollars and transfer it to her account.”
“Now?”
“Nonsense! What else, unless you want to drag it out for? Is it too late for you to transfer after she’s accepted?”
$ 4 million was not a small sum considering her current salary.
Moreover, before this, your Father had already spent a lot of money on the exam.
Pamela Clark was silent for two seconds. In the end, she gritted her teeth and stomped her feet, directly transferring 4 million dollars to Teacher Tang.
Not long after the sum of money entered the professor’s account, Jian Huan received a call from Teacher Tang.
Tang Sina’s hesitant voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Miss Murphy, I…”
Jian Huan knew what Tang Sina wanted to ask. She said directly, “That’s right, it’s us. Teacher Tang, do you have free time to see us again?”
Tang Sina was silent for two seconds before she said, “I’m in my office. It’s the last room on the second floor of the teachers’ building. Come over now.”
“Okay, I’ll see you later.”
Jian Huan hung up the phone and rushed to find Tang Sina with Pamela Clark.
Tang Sina was the leader of the fashion design teachers, so she had an independent office. She said that it was very convenient.
Jian Huan went straight to the point.
“The student who got first place, we wanted to check if her results were wrong or if she cheated…”
Tang Sina nodded in agreement almost immediately. “Alright, I’ll check it out now. Wait for me here for a while.”
Before long, Tang Sina returned.
She said with a complicated expression, “I really didn’t expect that woman to get first place…”
She originally thought that Melody Fox was just here to make up the numbers, but the truth was that she was a truly talented candidate.
At least in the theoretical exam, none of the candidates were her match.
Jian Huan observed the expression on Tang Sina’s face and asked, “You mean…?”
“She didn’t cheat, but her results are a little problematic.”
Jian Huan and Pamela Clark’s eyes immediately lit up.
Pamela Clark said, “I knew it! How can a student from a lousy university like her surpass me?!”
However, the next second, Tang Sina smiled bitterly and said, “You’ve misunderstood me.”
The two of them looked at Tang Sina in shock.
Tang Sina said, “Your paper was approved by a few of us, but her paper was passed to each of us. The reason is that she answered the last question too perfectly. Some teachers think that we should give her full marks, but some think that there’s no precedent for this kind of question, so we shouldn’t give her full marks. You know the final result. We deducted one point for her. Otherwise, she should have gotten full marks.”
Pamela Clark instantly froze on the spot. Her mind turned blank at this moment, and only Tang Sina’s words echoed repeatedly.
“We forcefully deducted one point for her. Otherwise, she should have gotten full marks.”
‘So…’
It meant that not only was Melody Fox’s result not a problem, but it was also one point lower than her true standard!
A village girl who graduated from a lousy university has completely crushed her in strength.
Jealousy, anger, breakdown, unwillingness, all sorts of emotions were entangled in Pamela Clark’s heart.
Pamela Clark felt the world spinning around her. She might have collapsed to the ground if not for the table behind her.
Jian Huan’s expression was also extremely ugly, but she was slightly calmer than Pamela Clark.
“Teacher Tang…” Jian Huan deliberated over her words and said, “My friend Pamela Clark is the successor of the Clark Group. You should have heard of the Clark Group. She’s an outstanding figure in the fashion industry. If you can help her this time, no matter what needs you have in the future, their family will try their best to satisfy them. So, please help her.”
After saying that, Jian Huan gave Pamela Clark a meaningful look.
Only then did Pamela Clark snap out of her jealousy and resentment.
She immediately said to Tang Sina, “Teacher Tang, please give me a chance! Costume design not only requires talent but also real money and background to build up fame. If Insterimond University recruits a poor village girl like Melody Fox, it will be a waste of a spot.”
Chapter 1037
“You said… she’s a poor village girl?”
Tang Sina, who was originally prepared to return the money Pamela Clark had given her because of the talent Melody Fox had displayed, hesitated when she heard this.
After all, the fashion design industry was indeed different from other industries. It was indeed similar to what Pamela Clark had said.
If one only relied on talent, one would be buried very quickly. After all, a person’s design inspiration was limited, and so was their opportunity.
However, with the accumulation of money, it was easy to stand out in the entire fashion industry.
Compared to a poor village girl, it was definitely Pamela Clark, the successor of the Clark Group, who was more likely to contribute to the reputation of Insterimond University.
“That’s right!” Pamela Clark did not mention the relationship between Melody Fox and Ken Swanson. She only said, “She was abandoned by her family in the countryside since she was young. She only returned to Silverlake this year. Even if she’s talented, her vision and Fox are definitely inferior to other candidates. Moreover, even if it’s for the future of the Fashion Design Academy, you can’t let someone like her enter.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“It seems like you don’t know that her private life is very indecent… Although she’s ugly, she has many foxy tricks up her sleeve. Not only did she almost snatch her sister’s fiancé away, but she also hooked up with my crush. If such an improper person enters the University of Insterimond, it will only smear the school’s reputation. Have you forgotten? She has already displayed an arrogant appearance in the examination hall.”
Tang Sina immediately thought of how rude Melody Fox was to her and how arrogant she was when she didn’t listen to her reminder and handed in her paper in advance.
She frowned and said, “Are you telling the truth? You’re not lying to me?”
Pamela Clark nodded vigorously.
“You can ask any local socialite about these things.”
Tang Sina was silent for a while before she said, “Alright, you guys go first. I’ll think about it.”
“Tang… was in deep thought.”
Pamela Clark wanted to continue, but she was stopped by Jian Huan’s gaze.
Jian Huan tugged at the corner of Pamela Clark’s shirt and said to Tang Sina, “Then, Teacher Tang, think about it carefully. We won’t disturb you anymore.”
“Yeah.”
Jian Huan nodded and dragged Pamela Clark out.
When they were a distance away from the office, Pamela Clark finally could not help but ask, “Sister Huan, why don’t you let me continue? She hasn’t agreed to us yet.”
“Idiot!” Jian Huan glared at Pamela Clark and said, “She has already wavered. If you continue to say it, it might have the opposite effect.”
“Then, are you sure that she will help me in the end?”
Jian Huan looked in the direction of the office and said, Yes. No one will go against money. What you said and the money you transferred to her are enough for her to make up her mind. Just wait and see! She’ll give us an answer soon.”
“Fine.”
In the office.
After the two of them left, Tang Sina quickly found a student she used to take care of in her contact list.
This student was also a local socialite from Silverlake, but she had already graduated last year.
The call was quickly connected. Tang Sina went straight to the point and explained the meaning of the call. Then, she asked about Melody Fox’s private life.
“Melody Fox? So you’re talking about that ugly country bumpkin?”
Tang Sina was stunned for a moment before she said, ” That’s right, it’s her.”
“Her… reputation is indeed very bad. Her half-sister is my friend. Not only does she always bully her sister, but she also snatches her sister’s engagement. I advise you to think twice about such a student. Otherwise, you might regret inviting her in.”
“Is that so?”
“I can’t lie to you, Teacher Tang. This woman might be ugly, but she’s good at provoking men!
Moreover, she had a strange personality and looked down on everyone. She was famous in Silverlake, but this kind of fame was infamous.
“I’m afraid it’s all thanks to some man that she was able to get the exam qualifications this time. Don’t be fooled by her appearance. As the saying goes, looks come from the heart. Her heart is as ugly as her face!”
Tang Sina was silent for a while before she said, “Alright, I understand. I will never let such a person enter our Insterimond University. At least, she can forget about entering my major.”
“Yes, yes. You have to be careful. This woman is good at pretending. She’s completely different in front of everyone.”
“I understand. Thank you for your reminder.”
“It’s what I should do. Teacher Tang, you’re too polite.”
The call ended.
The socialite on the other end of the line waved the phone in her hand and said to Mabel Fox, who was sitting opposite her, “Did you hear that? Your sister is really not an ordinary person. She actually obtained the qualifications to participate in the special talent enrollment of Insterimond University. Fortunately, Teacher Tang called me. Otherwise, her educational qualifications might be better than yours in the future.”
Mabel Fox revealed an extremely grateful smile.
“Thank you for speaking up for me, Le Qing. There are a lot of rumors outside now, especially after my mother was framed. Many people are no longer willing to drink tea with me in the afternoon. Only you trust me as always.”
The woman named Le Qing held Mabel Fox’s hand comfortingly and said, “How can others compare to our friendship? We grew up in the same neighborhood. If I didn’t believe in you and Auntie’s character, I wouldn’t be your friend. It’s just that I happened to be traveling around the world a while ago and couldn’t be by your side at anytime.” Mabel Fox shook her head, tears glistening in her eyes. “I’m already satisfied that you can accompany me now. At least I still have you as a friend. I’m not completely alone.” Le Qing tightened her grip on Mabel Fox’s hand and said, Don’t worry. I’ll help you clarify for those who misunderstood you. They’re just a bunch of fence-sitters with nothing better to do. It won’t be difficult to get them back on track. Mabel Fox revealed an even more grateful expression. However, she then lowered her eyes and said, “However, if Sister got in through her own efforts, I have nothing to say. If this teacher of yours calls you again, don’t interfere with her normal exams.”
Tsk! How is it possible for a country bumpkin like her? If she were really that smart, she wouldn’t have only gone to a lousy university in the past.”
As Le Qing spoke, she frowned and educated Mabel Fox.
“Mabel, you’re too kind. That’s why you’re bullied by a country bumpkin. You’re so smart. Why don’t you understand the principle of being bullied?”
Mabel Fox’s eyes turned even redder.
“No matter what, she’s still my sister.”
Le Qing shook her head.
“You, you, I really don’t know what to say about you. Forget it, let’s not talk about those unlucky things. I just got home.
Tonight, my family will hold a welcoming banquet for me. I have to go home and prepare. You have to come! I want to help you clear your name. You’re not the kind of person they say you are, and Auntie is not either.”
“Yes, I’ll definitely come. Thank you, Leqing.”
“There’s no need to thank me between us!”
Le Qing stood up and waved at Mabel Fox as she spoke.
“That’s all for now. See you tonight!”
“Yeah, see you tonight.”
Mabel Fox smiled and watched Le Qing leave.
However, as soon as the woman walked out of the cafe, the smile on Mabel Fox’s face instantly disappeared.
Chapter 1038
The smile disappeared along with the innocent and pitiful expression on her face.
Fortunately…
Fortunately, Le Qing had invited her here for coffee today, and she happened to exaggerate what happened after Melody Fox returned to Silverlake.
Otherwise, if Le Qing put in a good word for Melody Fox, her academic qualifications might really be better than hers. She entered the University of Silverlake as an art student. Although University Silverlake was also a first-class university, it was still a grade lower than the University of Insterimond.
If Le Qing had not looked for her today, Melody Fox might have been admitted to Insterimond University. She felt as uncomfortable as if countless ants were crawling all over her body.
Mabel Fox took a deep breath. She was in no hurry to leave. Instead, she sat back down.
She pushed away the coffee in front of her and asked the clerk for a glass of iced lemonade.
The taste was cold and sour. It was more refreshing than coffee.
As she drank, she thought about how to get closer to Le Qing.
Le Qing lived in the same neighborhood as her, and the two of them had played together since they were young.
Compared to Pamela Clark, Le Qing was her true best friend.
Moreover, Le Qing’s mother was in business and her father was in politics. The Le Family’s status was not something Pamela Clark could compare to at all. Moreover, they maintained a good relationship with the Swanson family all year round.
After Mabel Fox found out that Yolanda Fox was a third party, she began to work hard to build a relationship with Le Qing so that her reputation would not be ruined one day and she would not be pushed around by everyone.
After thinking about it, Mabel Fox decided to spend a huge sum of money to buy Le Qing a limited edition Hermes bag as a gift for tonight’s banquet.
She didn’t waste any more time and took a taxi to the highest mall in Silverlake to buy a bag.
On the other side, after Tang Sina hung up the phone, she could not help but look at the balance on the card.
The long string of numbers almost blinded Tang Sina.
Her student’s words made her firmly believe that she could never be accepted!
At the very least, Melody Fox could not be accepted into her major. Only Pamela Clark could be accepted.
As the team leader, she still had this privilege.
Tang Sina clenched her fists. After thinking for a while, she dialed Jian Huan’s number again.
“Hello, is Miss Murphy, Miss Clark beside you? Please give her the phone.”
After the person on the other end of the line picked up, Tang Sina lowered her voice and went straight to the point. Miss Clark, listen carefully. The content of the practical examination in the afternoon is the birthday banquet gown. It mainly tests the embroidery technique. There is still enough time left for you to practice and to prepare. If you don’t know enough about embroidery, quickly learn the technique now. I believe your family should have the connection to find an embroidery master to teach you a quick method.”
Pamela Clark could not hide the excitement in her voice.
“Yes, I understand. Thank you, Teacher Tang!”
“There’s no need. Hurry up and go.”
After the call ended, Pamela Clark said to Jian Huan excitedly, “Teacher Tang really chose me. She told me the topic and asked me to quickly strengthen my embroidery skills.”
Jian Huan had expected this.
However, after hearing Pamela Clark’s words, an invisible boulder fell to the ground.
“That’s good. Don’t waste time. Hurry up and ask your father to find someone.”
“Yes!”
Pamela Clark picked up her phone and began to contact her father.
“Dad, there’s an emergency. I need your help.”
In the office.
Tang Sina hung up the phone. Her heart was beating very fast.
She had leaked the questions. It was a very serious violation of the rules. If others found out…
She did not dare to think about the consequences.
However, whether it was for the $20 million that Pamela Clark gave her or to prevent their academy’s reputation from being ruined by people like Melody Fox, she had to do this.
Yes, that’s right. She did it for the academy, not just for herself.
Tang Sina found a dignified excuse for her greed and selfishness.
She did not rest. Instead, she gathered the teachers in charge of the afternoon examination.
As soon as the teachers entered, they started discussing Melody Fox, who had displayed extraordinary talent in the morning theoretical exam.
“This student is really extraordinary. Not only does she have strong theoretical knowledge, but her design talent is also superb.”
“That’s right, that’s right! I still regret not giving her full marks for the last question that tested her talent and design sense.”
“By the way, what’s this student’s name again? Which one of you is in charge of tabulating the scores? Those who are tabulating the scores should know her name.”
Tang Sina massaged her temples and said, “Don’t ask anymore. I’m in charge of tabulating the scores.”
Everyone looked at Tang Sina, who had an ugly expression on her face. They could not help but ask, “Team Leader Tang, did something happen?”
“That’s right, Team Leader Tang. We’ve been here for so long, but you haven’t told us why you called us here.”
Tang Sina rolled her eyes in her heart.
She wanted to say it, but could she interrupt?
Tang Sina took a deep breath and said, “I called everyone here to talk about the first place.”
Upon hearing that it was related to the first place, everyone’s relaxed attitude immediately turned solemn.
Even Ping, the most unconcerned teacher straightened his back and looked at her energetically.
Tang Sina felt a little uncomfortable. Everyone valued Melody Fox more than she had imagined.
Fortunately, she remembered to inform these teachers in advance. Otherwise, when she years older, she would be a little weak and easily arouse the suspicion from others.
“Ahem.” Tang Sina cleared her throat and said, “The name of the first place is Melody Fox.”
“Melody Fox? That’s a good name!”
“Pu Shenyan Melody. Her name is very similar to her design style. There’s an indescribable ethereal loneliness.”
Tang Sina’s frown deepened.
“Guys, listen to me.”
Only then did everyone quiet down.
Tang Sina continued, “I’m the same as you guys. I’m very concerned about this first place. Therefore, after knowing her identity, I went the extra mile to check some of her information. Unfortunately, what we found disappointed me.”
“Disappointed? What does that mean?”
Tang Sina organized her words in her heart and exaggerated what Pamela Clark and her former student Le Qing had said about Melody Fox.
As soon as she said those, the other teachers revealed complicated expressions.
Ping, the most unconcerned teacher, was the first to break the silence.
“Team Leader Tang, is what you said true? Could it be that the other examinees deliberately slandered her? After all, she’s their strongest competitor.”
“That’s impossible,” Tang Sina said firmly. “I didn’t get this information through this batch of examinees. I asked my former student, Silverlake. She happens to be familiar with Melody Fox. I also asked around to confirm this information. That’s why I dare to tell you.”
Chapter 1039
“Moreover, I’ve personally seen her disregard for her teachers, so I roughly know that this person’s character is indeed a little bad.”
When Tang Sina said this, everyone looked disappointed.
Two of them had high expectations for Melody Fox and could not help but ask for more details.
“How can she be so disrespectful?”
Tang Sina had already thought of her words in her heart. She immediately exaggerated the fact that Melody Fox was late for the exam and even contradicted her.
This time, the two teachers who had the highest expectations for Melody Fox also clicked their tongues and shook their heads.
“She’s probably too young and frivolous. As expected… she doesn’t have a good personality.”
Tang Sina nodded and said, “Our Insterimond University doesn’t lack talents at all. Most of the geniuses in everyone’s eyes are gathered in our school. But you also know that the more such students there are, the more uncertain their future will be. So… everyone should know about the practical exam in the afternoon.”
In other words, he did not want to give Melody Fox too high a score.
The teachers looked at each other. Although they felt regretful, they still nodded in the end.
“Alright, we understand.”
“Thank you for your reminder, Team Leader. Otherwise, we might have recruited Ms. Fox.”
“That’s right. Thankfully, Team Leader Tang is considerate and knows how to understand this examinee’s character. If it were me, I wouldn’t have thought of that at all. Even if I did, there are so many things going on. I don’t have time to care about.”
Tang Sina smiled and waved her hand.
“You’re welcome. I hope that our Fashion Design Academy can do better than any of you. Since I’m the team leader, I should take on these responsibilities. Therefore, these are my duties. Alright, let’s go to the examination venue and see if we missed anything.”
“Okay.”
“No problem. Let’s go.”
Under Tang Sina’s lead, the group quickly headed to the practice test venue.
The practical examination venue was located in the largest classroom of the Faculty of Costume Design, and the facilities and tools needed for the various designs in the classroom were perfect.
Just as Tang Sina was about to enter the Faculty of Costume Design, she bumped into Melody Fox, who was strolling around.
The two of them unintentionally looked at each other. Tang Sina subconsciously averted her eyes and avoided Melody Fox’s gaze.
Guilt couldn’t be concealed quickly.
Melody Fox happened to be an observant person.
Therefore, she quickly realized that something was wrong.
Melody Fox stared at Tang Sina’s back and had a bad feeling.
This teacher was clearly the invigilator who had been very rude to her.
She had always looked at her with disdain and contempt, but when they looked at each other just now, she clearly saw panic and guilt in the other party’s eyes.
What was she panicking and feeling guilty about?
“Miss Fox, what are you looking at?”
Spencer asked in confusion.
Melody Fox came back to her senses and retracted her gaze. “I’m looking at the teacher who invigilated me. She seems to be a little off.”
“Something’s wrong? What do you mean?”
“It’s just that… I have a feeling that she doesn’t dare to look me in the eye. But before this, she clearly didn’t give me a good attitude.”
Spencer looked down and asked, “Shall I check it out?”
“There’s no need for that.” Melody Fox shook her head and said, “Perhaps I’m overthinking things. Other than meeting her during the exam, I have nothing to do with her. There shouldn’t be any problems.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Melody Fox saw two familiar figures.
It was none other than Pamela Clark and Jian Huan. Pamela Clark was shocked when she saw Melody Fox. The embroidery teacher her father had found for her was an outstanding senior who was about to graduate.
Although this senior had yet to graduate, she had already been signed by the Swanson Group’s clothing company. She was also an outstanding student highly valued by Insterimond University.
Coincidentally, this senior was best at embroidery.
Not only was she good at embroidery, but she was also the 34th generation descendant of complicated embroidery.
Complex embroidery was known as the most ethereal embroidery technique in the embroidery industry.
The only thing that could outweigh the complex embroidery was a nearly lost French embroidery.
If she could learn a little bit of complicated embroidery from this senior, she would be the top scorer in today’s exam.
Of course, the prerequisite was that Melody Fox was not an eyesore.
Both Jian Huan and Pamela Clark were shocked when they ran into Melody Fox on their way to look for the senior. They were afraid that Melody Fox would notice something. However, the more this was the case, the more obvious the expressions on their faces were.
Melody Fox narrowed her eyes and was about to speak when Pamela Clark pulled Jian Huan away quickly.
This action made Melody Fox feel that something was wrong.
She turned her head and looked in the direction the two of them were walking. It was the Fashion Design Academy. There was still some time left before the exam. How did these two people get in?
Moreover, unlike usual times, Pamela Clark did not mock her when hse saw her. This was really rare.
Not only that, but after the two of them left, Pamela Clark even looked back three times with every step. Perhaps because she looked back too often, Jian Huan beside her even pulled her hard as if telling her not to look back again.
Pamela Clark did not look back. The two of them quickly entered the Fashion Design Institute.
The abnormality of these two people made Melody Fox think that there was something wrong with the monitoring teacher.
After thinking for a moment, she turned around and instructed Spencer, “Go and investigate the teacher I mentioned just now.”
She thought for a moment and added, “Investigate if she contacted Pamela Clark or Jian Huan. If she did, find out what they did. Try your best to find out. You must report it to me before the exam begins.”
“Yes!” Spencer quickly left.
Through the connections of the black market, it did not take much effort to find out about this. It was just a matter of time.
After Spencer left, Melody Fox looked at the door of the School of Design again.
Pamela Clark and Jian Huan had already gone in and were nowhere to be seen.
They seemed to be afraid that she would follow them.
Melody Fox could not help but narrow her eyes again.
She originally thought that this exam would be fair and just, but her sixth sense told her that things did not seem to be like this.
However, she would deal with whatever came her way. If there was something fishy, she would find it and deal with it.
She did not like to cause trouble, but she was never afraid of trouble.
It was best that she was overthinking this time. Otherwise, she would not continue to tolerate Pamela Clark.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Melody Fox heard a passing examinee say to his companion, “The exam is coming soon. I’m so nervous… My calligraphy skills are really unstable. I’m really afraid that I won’t be able to perform well…”
“Don’t worry. Your grandfather is a calligrapher. You have the genes of a calligrapher carved into your bones. Don’t be afraid!”
The examinee nodded, but he still looked uneasy.
Melody Fox did not mean to eavesdrop. It was just that her ears were on her body, and the sound drilled into her ears. She had no choice.
She glanced at the two of them as they left. When she thought about how Zhang Wenwen had applied for calligraphy, her expression could not help but become complicated.
Chapter 1040
Originally, when Spencer said that Zhang Wenwen might have taken the money and wanted to lie down, she did not believe it.
However, the time for the exam was almost up, and Zhang Wenwen was nowhere to be seen. She could not help but believe what Spencer said.
Although she respected Zhang Wenwen’s choice, she could not help but feel a little regretful.
She even wondered if Zhang Wenwen would have a better life without the check she gave her.
Did she accidentally change Zhang Wenwen’s life?
If that was the case, had she done something wrong? Melody Fox’s expression gradually became melancholic. After her rebirth, she unintentionally changed the trajectory of many people’s lives, causing many people to die early and also allowing many people to live longer.
For example, Margaret Swanson and Grandma.
However, when it came to Zhang Wenwen, she did not know if she was doing the right thing.
Right at this moment, Melody Fox’s phone rang.
She thought that Spencer had found something so quickly, but when she took out her phone, it was Zhang Wenwen.
Her heart skipped a beat as she quickly answered the call. “Hello, Wenwen…”
“Sister Melody, where are you now? I want to see you.”
“I’m in college. You-“
“I’m right outside the university. Why don’t we meet at the café across the street?”
“Okay, I’m going that way now.”
Melody Fox hung up the phone and rushed to the cafe.
Zhang Wenwen booked a private room.
Melody Fox was led into the private room by the waiter.
However, as soon as the door of the private room was closed by the waiter, Zhang Wenwen, who was covered in dust, knelt in front of her without a word.
Melody Fox was shocked. She reflexively bent down to support Zhang Wenwen. As she supported her, she asked, ” What are you doing? Hurry up and get up.”
Zhang Wenwen shook her head and insisted on kneeling on the ground.
However, in the end, her strength was naturally no match for Melody Fox. She had no choice but to stand up and say, “Sister Melody, I will always remember your kindness to my family!”
Hearing this, Melody Fox roughly understood.
“You know everything?”
“Yes.” Zhang Wenwen’s eyes were filled with tears. Her eyes were red as she said, “After I received the cheque from you this morning, I rushed back to Silverlake. I wanted to use this money to pay for my brother’s medical expenses first. In the end, Rodney Stanton told me that you had already paid for my brother’s medical expenses and you had even treated him. He is now in modern medicine and has recovered a lot. Rodney Stanton said that his life is no longer in danger and that he will be discharged from the hospital in about a month to recuperate.”
Melody Fox nodded.
“If I were in Silverlake, he would be able to recover faster. However, a month is about enough. If he recovers too quickly, it will also consume some of his energy. However, I didn’t expect you to rush back for this. I thought that you wouldn’t want to pursue studies after obtaining such a sum of money.”
“Why would I?” Zhang Wenwen quickly explained to herself, “This sum of money was originally unexpected. With this sum of money, it can solve my family’s urgent needs, but I won’t lose my way because of this. Otherwise, I’ll be letting down everything you’ve done for me.”
Melody Fox smiled and felt relieved.
“I’m very glad that you think that way. I didn’t misjudge you. As for your brother, you don’t have to worry too much about it. It’s just a small matter. I care about medical facts when it comes to treating people. I have a medical fate with him, so everything is fate.”
Zhang Wenwen shook her head vigorously.
“No, no. Although you said it lightly, Rodney Stanton told me that if it weren’t for you, my brother might not have survived this year. He’s really a very sensible child. When he found out that I had dropped out of school, it was because his medical fees were too expensive. He even hanged himself once so that he wouldn’t drag me down. Later, we tried our best to persuade him, so he continued to cooperate with the treatment.”
“What a sensible child. But this is all in the past. Your family will get better and better in the future. You don’t have to be your only pillar of support anymore. When he grows up, he can be your pillar of support.”
Zhang Wenwen’s eyes brimmed with tears, but the light in her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
It was hope and anticipation for the future.
After a while, Zhang Wenwen managed to calm herself down.
She took out a bank card from her pocket and forced it into Melody Fox’s hand.
“What are you doing?”
Melody Fox subconsciously wanted to return the card, but Zhang Wenwen held her hand tightly and said, “Sister Melody, I know that without you, this money would not have existed. Moreover, I might have been bullied… So, I want to return this money to you.”
“But…”
“Don’t be in a hurry to reject me. I know you don’t lack money, so listen to me first.”
“Yes, go ahead.”
“This money, firstly, is to repay the medical fees you paid for my brother. Secondly, I learned from Rodney Stanton that you plan to set up a foundation. The funds inside are dedicated to families with medical difficulties. I want to use this money to do my best.”
“Since you insist… Alright, I’ll accept it on behalf of the foundation. By the way, how much money… is left on this card? I can make you the vice president of the foundation.” “It doesn’t matter if I’m the vice president or not, as long as I can help you. I don’t need a single cent of that check. It’s all in this card.”
Melody Fox looked at Zhang Wenwen in shock.
“You don’t keep a dime for yourself?”
Zhang Wenwen shook her head and said, “If my brother recovers, our family’s expenses won’t be so big. Moreover, I have hands and feet. I can earn it back with my own efforts. I feel strange having such a sum of money in my hands.”
Melody Fox was silent for a while before he suddenly said, Wenwen, you know, I’ve always been disappointed in human nature, but you’ve allowed me to find some confidence. There are still many beautiful people in this world, such as you.”
Zhang Wenwen shook her head again.
“No, no, this is nothing. You’re the best person I’ve ever met.” Melody Fox smiled and said, “Alright, we’re both quite good. Let’s not praise each other. Your exams started earlier than mine. Let’s go back to school to prepare for the exams. We’ll talk about other things later.”
“Then please accept this card. The password of the card is six zeros.”
“Alright, I’ll implement the foundation’s matter as soon as possible. I guarantee that every cent will be spent where it belongs.”
Zhang Wenwen nodded vigorously. “I believe you!” “Okay, let’s go.”
The two of them held hands and walked out of the private room side by side.
The friendship between the two of them had also taken another step forward because of this episode.
Not long after, Zhang Wenwen’s exam was about to begin.
Melody Fox watched Zhang Wenwen enter the examination hall.
She glanced at her wristwatch. Her fashion design exam would only start in 20 minutes.
Chapter 1041
Twenty minutes was not a long time. She did not know if Spencer could find any useful information as well as against Pamela Clark and the invigilator. After all, there was only a little time left for Spencer to check. 50 minutes was still a little short even for the black market. However, she did not know much about the black market. Their information network covered all kinds of industries and was supported by big data. Perhaps the time seemed to be enough for them to gather evidence.
Melody Fox tried her best to calm down.
Even if they could not find anything before the exam started, the truth would definitely be revealed after the exam.
The examination venue was at the Fashion Design Academy. Melody Fox did not intend to go far in case she was late again.
Practical exams were not like theoretical exams. They required skills to produce finished clothes of a specific style.
Just as Melody Fox found a bench and sat down, a familiar voice sounded-
“Miss Fox?”
Melody Fox turned to look in the direction of the voice.
He saw Ming Yiheng, whom he had not seen for two days, walking over uncertainly.
The moment their gazes met, Ming Yiheng confirmed that it was her and quickened his pace to walk in front of her.
“It’s really you, Miss Fox.”
Melody Fox stood up from the bench. She was also a little surprised, but she felt that it was reasonable.
Ming Yiheng was a student at Insterimond University. It was not strange for them to meet here.
“What a coincidence.” Melody Fox smiled and said, “How is it? Have you settled the tuition fees?”
“Yes, the Mont family has already helped me settle my tuition fees. In addition, the contract fees you signed with me have been transferred to my account. I don’t have any financial pressure now. I can focus on my research. Moreover… Minghao has changed a lot. He even treated me to a meal last night and apologized to me.”
“Minghao Tian isn’t a bad person by nature. It’s just that he was in love in the past and did many ridiculous things. It’s a good thing that he can turn over a new leaf.”
Ming Yiheng replied with a “yes” and then said, “Last night… Minghao Tian asked me if I wanted to continue staying in his room in the Mont family.”
“Oh? Then how did you answer?”
“I said I’ll think about it.”
Melody Fox did not want to interfere with the Mont family’s internal affairs, so she nodded and said, “It’s fine as long as you think about it yourself. In the end, this matter still depends on your own wishes. In my opinion, the Mont family can provide you with a lot of convenience in life. If they really want you to stay in the Mont family, it might not be a bad thing.”
“My parents died when I was young. I’m used to living alone. It doesn’t matter to me whether I go back or not.”
After Ming Yiheng finished speaking, his tone changed and he asked, “Why are you here?”
“I’m here for the exam.”
Ming Yiheng quickly reacted and asked, “You participated in the special talent recruitment event?”
“Yeah.
“What subjects did you sign up for?”
“Costume design, Halcyon paintings, and women’s mixed martial arts.”
Ming Yiheng’s eyes widened in shock.
“What’s wrong?” Melody Fox could not help but laugh. “Is there anything wrong with the three subjects I signed up for?” Ming Yiheng hurriedly shook his head.
“It’s not wrong. It’s… It’s a little too unrelated.”
Melody Fox smiled gently again. “That’s true. If the costume design and Halcyon’s painting are slightly related, the women’s mixed martial arts are a little unrelated.”
“I thought you’d sign up for AI Technology or Medicine.”
Melody Fox shook her head. “I only know a little about AI Technology. Moreover, there’s someone like you, whiz. Even if I enter this specialization, I have nowhere to show off. As for medicine, I’m already the person in charge of Herbathrive. There’s no need to choose this. Moreover, I chose fashion design for my mother.”
“Your mother?”
“Yes, she came from this profession. Although she became a celebrity later, she returned to the fashion design industry after winning a big award and even founded the Justalion Group. So I want to learn it systematically and try my best to have the ability to inherit her mantle in the future.” “I don’t know why, but as long as Miss Fox chose the path, I feel that it’s right. Moreover, I believe that you will definitely be able to pass all three subjects.”
“It’s hard to say. Insterimond University is filled with talent. As the saying goes, there’s always someone better than you. I should remain humble. It’s also because of this that I signed up for three courses. In the end, I’ll see which one I can accept. Compared to other things, obtaining the acceptance letter from Insterimond University is the most important thing for me now.”
“Why is this so important to you?”
Melody Fox’s gaze drifted away as Ken Swanson’s face appeared in her mind.
A hint of sweetness could not help but appear on her face.
“Because… I want to be someone who can stand side by side with him.”
Ming Yiheng observed Melody Fox’s expression and knew who she was talking about. Unknowingly, a trace of loneliness flashed across his heart.
“To be honest, I’m a little envious of that person.”
“Yes?”
“N-nothing.”
Right at this moment, Spencer ran over.
“Miss Fox, I…”
He looked at Ming Yiheng and wanted to say something, but hesitated.
Melody Fox trusted Ming Yiheng’s character, so he said to Spencer, who was a little apprehensive of Ming Yiheng, “It’s fine. He’s my friend. Tell me directly. What did you find out?” Spencer did not dare to question Melody Fox’s words. He nodded and said, “The investigation is almost done. Your invigilator’s surname is Tang and her name is Tang Sina. She is the leader of the Fashion Design Academy’s teaching team. At around noon, she met Jian Huan and Pamela Clark in the coffee shop opposite the school. Later, she met the two men in her office. The three of them seemed to have come to some sort of agreement. And I found out that after Tang Sina met them in her office, she went to check your exam results and the surveillance of the exam.”
Melody Fox narrowed her eyes.
“Looks like Pamela Clark doesn’t believe that my score is real; she insisted it was fake, but they definitely won’t be able to find anything. By the way, have you found the call records?”
Spencer nodded and shook his head. He said with some shame, “They have several phone records, but the content is still uncertain.”
“You can’t find the content?”
“It’s not that I can’t find him. It’s the person in charge of big data surveillance. He’s currently on a business trip in Silverlake. Because business trips are confidential, I can’t contact him at the moment. However, if it’s Sir, I’ll definitely be able to contact him, so I came over to ask for your opinion.”
Melody Fox was silent for a moment before asking, “Have you checked the transfer records between Tang Sina, Jian Huan, and Pamela Clark?”
“This… also requires that person’s authorization.”
Melody Fox could not help but feel a little troubled.
“I know how to check this, too. It’s not difficult for me, but I’ll be going to take the final exam soon. I don’t have a computer on hand now. If I take a computer, I’m afraid 15 minutes won’t be enough.”
However, she did not want Ken Swanson to interfere in this matter.
Although Ken Swanson did not say it, she knew that he had a lot of things to do. Not only did he have to keep an eye on the Ou Jing project, but he also had to be busy with Ximber Tech.
If it wasn’t necessary, she really didn’t want to trouble Ken Swanson.
Most especially, he was busy at the moment…
Chapter 1042
Right then, Ming Yiheng, who had been quietly listening to them, suddenly spoke.
“You guys need someone who knows how to hack, right?”
Spencer glanced at Ming Yiheng and replied, “Not only do you need to know how to do it, but you also need to be very skilled.”
Melody Fox suddenly asked, “Yiheng, do you mean that you can help?”
She remembered that AI’s technology was somewhat similar to hacking technology. Both required very exquisite computer technology.
Ming Yiheng’s forte was writing programs. Perhaps he also knew how to hack.
Sure enough, Ming Yiheng nodded and said, “Other than designing AI and writing programming, I’m also learning hacking knowledge. If you really need people on your side and don’t mind, perhaps I can help.”
“That’s great! But it won’t hold you up from your own business, will it?”
After all, Ming Yiheng would one day be the center of attention because of his invention. If he delayed his matters because of such a small matter, the gains would not make up for the losses.
Ming Yiheng shook his head and said, “No, I don’t have class this afternoon. I originally didn’t plan to come to school, but a teacher asked me to help solve a problem, so I came to school. Now that the matter has been resolved, there are no other arrangements.”
“Alright then.’
Melody Fox nodded and instructed Spencer, “I’m going to take the exam. Bring him along and investigate everything that needs to be investigated. Then…”
She lowered her voice and whispered something in Spencer’s ear.
Spencer’s eyes lit up. After responding with a “yes”, he said politely to Ming Yiheng, “Mr. Ming, this way please.”
“You’re welcome. Just call me by my name. Let’s go.”
“Alright! Then, Miss Fox, we’ll get back to work first.” “Go on.”
Melody Fox waved her hand and watched the two of them leave. Then, she walked towards the Fashion Design Academy.
Ten minutes later, almost all the students gathered at the entrance of the examination hall.
Melody Fox arrived a few minutes early this time and was quickly arranged to sit in the first row according to the admission ticket number.
She sized up her seat and saw that there were all kinds of materials needed to design and make clothes on the table. It could be considered complete.
She also discovered that there were many tools needed for embroidery on the table.
She could vaguely guess the contents of the exam. Her face was calm, and nothing could be seen.
In the afternoon, there was more than one invigilator for the practical fashion design exam. Other than Tang Sina in the morning, five other teachers were standing in different positions in the examination hall.
In addition, three teachers were standing on the podium.
In other words, there were a total of nine teachers in the classroom.
There was no need for so many people to invigilate at all. It seemed that, other than giving marks for the finished product, they also needed to give marks for live performance.
Moreover, Melody Fox keenly noticed that several teachers were looking in her direction. However, other than probing, there were also regretful or disdainful expressions.
She subconsciously frowned and had some guesses.
The teachers were probably looking at her because of her high score in the morning and because… Tang Sina had said something to them.
And the content of her words was definitely not good.
After all, how could a dog spit out ivory?
Five minutes before the exam, Pamela Clark arrived late. “I’m sorry, Teacher. I’m late.”
Unlike Melody Fox, who arrived at the examination hall in the morning, Tang Sina did not look displeased at all. Instead, she said pleasantly, “It’s fine. It hasn’t officially started yet. Hurry up and go in. Your seat is in the second row.”
“Thank you, Teacher.”
Pamela Clark smiled gratefully at Tang Sina and walked into the examination hall.
Coincidentally, Pamela Clark was in the row behind Melody Fox.
The moment their eyes met, Pamela Clark snorted and coldly walked past her.
Other than disdain in her eyes, there was also a hint of smugness.
Melody Fox quickly analyzed Pamela Clark’s expression. Tang Sina must have given Pamela Clark the answer.
Unfortunately, the fashion design practical exam was different from other exams. One could not have the advantage just because they knew the questions in advance.
This kind of advantage, if one’s strength was insufficient, was almost negligible to those who already had great strength.
Not long after Pamela Clark sat down, the exam bell rang.
“Alright, all candidates, take your positions. Please check if the tools on your table are complete. There’s a form on your left. If there’s nothing on your table, please raise your hands and report.”
As soon as Tang Sina finished speaking, all the candidates immediately counted the tools on their tables.
Only Melody Fox stared straight at the classroom door.
She was waiting.
She waited for her to quietly instruct Spencer to do something.
Tang Sina glanced around and saw Melody Fox sitting on the spot without moving. She did not know what she was looking at. She sneered in her heart.
Everyone else was checking, but she didn’t move. She was ignoring her words.
She knew that this would happen. She should have done something to Melody Fox’s seat to let her know what would happen if she ignored her.
However, it would be the same no matter what. The person who would be admitted in the end would definitely not be Melody Fox.
If she tampered with it, it might arouse suspicion.
Thinking of this, Tang Sina told herself to look at Melody Fox as little as possible to avoid attracting the attention of the other teachers.
However, just as Tang Sina looked away, messy footsteps sounded in the corridor outside.
There seemed to be a large group of people walking over.
Tang Sina frowned and said to the teacher beside her, “Didn’t you inform the students of the academy? Don’t wander around this floor.”
The teacher hurriedly waved his hand and explained, “I’ve already informed them. Moreover, in order not to disturb the examinees, all the students who have classes on this level today have been transferred.”
“Then why is it so noisy outside?”
“I’ll go take a look…”
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people arrived at the entrance of the examination hall.
Tang Sina widened her eyes in shock when she saw Elder Nian.
“P…-Principal?”
The person who came was none other than the dean of the Fashion Design Academy, Quong Poxue.
Quong Poxue was about to reach retirement age, and he had long stopped teaching. He was only in charge of the administrative matters of the academy, so he rarely appeared in the academy. He was usually in the office of the dean’s building.
Hence, all the teachers were surprised to see Quong Po Xue in the examination room. They straightened their backs and greeted him.
“Dean Kong.”
“Hello, Director.”
As the leader of the teaching team, Tang Sina was the first to walk up and talk to Quong Po Xue.
“Dean Kong, why are you free to come over today? Are you here to watch the examinees’ exam?”
“Yes and no,” Quong Poxue explained. “Actually, I’m here with Mr. Zuo.”
After saying that, he took two steps to the side.
Chapter 1043
Quong Poxue stood up. A man with a terrifying scar on his face and gold-rimmed glasses took a step forward.
When they saw who it was, everyone, including the examinees, widened their eyes.
Why… did he appear?!
Only Melody Fox’s lips curled into a subtle smile.
Quong Poxue was the first to break the silence and introduce, “This is Ou Jing’s senior executive, Zuo Ye, Mr. Zuo. I don’t think I need to introduce him. Everyone knows his identity, right?”
“I know, of course, I know!”
Tang Sina was the team leader after all. She was the first to come back to her senses and took the initiative to extend her hand to Zuo Ye.
“Hello, Mr. Zuo. I’m Tang Sina, the head of the Fashion Design Academy’s teaching team. You can call me Lil Tang.” Zuo Ye nodded slightly, but he did not shake hands with Tang Sina.
Tang Sina retracted her hand awkwardly. She scratched her neck and asked, “Director, may I know why you and Mr. Zuo are here?”
Quong Poxue said, “Other than making chips, Ou Jing’s subsidiary companies are also involved in many industries. Coincidentally, Mr. Zuo was invited by our school to be a certified guest, so he thought that he might as well use this opportunity to sign some students with potential in our school. Especially in our school, he plans to sign a few more students to be their interns.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of all the examinees present lit up.
Especially, Pamela Clark, the excitement in her heart could not be any greater.
If she could enter Ou Jing, the Clark Group would definitely rise.
Taking a step back, even if she could not help the Clark Group, as long as she entered Ou Jing, her future would naturally be bright.
It seemed that she had to put in 200% effort to deal with this exam today.
Tang Sina was also a little surprised, but it was not Ou Jing’s first time signing people at University Insterimond, so she quickly calmed down.
She had a premonition that there were a few people carrying camera equipment behind Zuo Ye. She could not help but ask again.
“I see. I wonder what the equipment behind Mr. Zuo is for?” This time, before Quong Boxue could speak, Zuo Ye personally explained, “I don’t know anything about fashion design, so I plan to broadcast this examination live so that those in the company who know about this can watch the entire examination process.
Melody Fox raised her eyebrows silently.
She had instructed Spencer to ask Zuo Ye to bring people over and broadcast the entire examination live.
However, she thought that Zuo Ye would send someone over. She did not expect him to come personally.
Tsk, another huge debt of gratitude.
Zuo Ye paused for a moment before continuing, “However, the candidates still need to agree to livestreaming. I wonder if anyone has any objections to this.”
The examinees below answered almost in unison, “No objections!”
How could he have any objections?
To have a chance to let Ou Jing’s people see their performance was something they could not even dream of.
It was already very difficult for an international big company like Ou Jing to enter their interview segment, let alone directly show their ability to them.
This was a sure-win deal!
Who would reject a live broadcast?
Zuo Ye’s gaze swept over and saw that no one had any objections, so he said, “Then set up the equipment. I won’t stay here to disturb your exams. I’ll be watching the live broadcast in the classroom next door. Of course, the live broadcast is currently on the largest live broadcast platform in Halcyon, so other than Ou Jing’s people, there might be some netizens who will enter the live broadcast room to watch. Please be mentally prepared.”
When the examinees heard this, they had some misgivings.
After all, the netizens were talking about ghosts that killed people. If they make any mistakes, they might be scolded online.
However, when they thought that this might be their only chance to sign a contract with Ou Jing, everyone agreed to broadcast it live on the platform.
When Tang Sina heard this, her palms broke out in cold sweat.
She subconsciously glanced at Melody Fox and felt guilty. If the exam were judged by their own academy’s exam, she could guarantee 100% that Melody Fox would definitely not be accepted.
But now, the person in charge of judging the examinees’ abilities far exceeded her imagination. The matter suddenly became uncontrollable.
She saw that Melody Fox had a calm expression on her face as if she had a card up her sleeve for this round of examination. She was even more alarmed.
Tang Sina could not help but look at Pamela Clark worriedly.
However, Pamela Clark gave her a reassuring look. Only then did her panicked heart slowly calm down.
Since Pamela Clark was so confident, it meant that she had found a very good teacher.
Although it was just before the exam, Pamela Clark still had the advantage since she had the answer to the question.
Then… let nature take its course.
Perhaps that village girl, Melody Fox, did not know embroidery at all?
Tang Sina kept hinting to herself that nothing would go wrong. Gradually, she calmed down completely.
Theoretical exams were good, but that didn’t mean that they were good at fighting.
A family like Pamela Clark was in the fashion business. Naturally, she had come into contact with all kinds of fashion design since she was young. Her advantage was definitely more than Melody Fox’s.
At that, all the cameras were set up.
He could guarantee that he would not miss any of the students’ work.
Zuo Ye and Quong Poxue also left very quickly and went to the classroom next door to sit down.
The principals of the Insterimond University also came over after hearing the news. They politely poured water for Zuo Ye.
Initially, he wanted to give it a try. He was not sure if Zuo Ye could spare some time. However, he did not expect Zuo Ye to pay more attention to this special talent recruitment than he had imagined.
Good news, it was simply a piece of good news!
Zuo Ye’s expression did not change at all in the face of the Principal and the Principal’s kind compliments. His eyes were fixed on the big screen in the examination hall.
If one looked closely at his eyes, one would realize that he had been paying attention to only one person from the beginning to the end.
That was Melody Fox.
However, with Zuo Ye’s identity, no one dared to look at him carefully. Therefore, no one noticed that Zuo Ye’s attention was all on Melody Fox.
Even Melody Fox did not know the purpose of his trip. That was to obtain Melody Fox’s DNA.
Both he and Mr. Ou needed to confirm whether Melody Fox and Mr. Ou were father and daughter.
If they were not father and daughter, then Miss Fox would be Mr. Ou’s benefactor.
If it was really a father-daughter relationship… Ou Jing, another international venture capital company in Mr. Ou’s hands, and even the entire Orick family would probably face a huge change.
However, it was too difficult to achieve this goal without being detected.
He had to think about what to do so that Melody Fox would not notice.
If Melody Fox found out about it, he would not know how to explain it. Mr. Ou had also repeatedly reminded him not to disturb Melody Fox before the matter was confirmed.
He had to think about it carefully.
Zuo Ye stared at Melody Fox on the screen and fell into deep thought.
The Principal and Dean thought that Zuo Ye was taking this exam very seriously, so they did not dare to disturb him anymore.
Chapter 1044
The classroom was silent.
At this moment, the big screen began to connect to the live-stream platform.
As soon as the live broadcast started, Zuo Ye’s people directly bought the number one recommendation spot on the live broadcast platform.
With the number one recommendation spot, a large number of viewers flooded into the livestream almost instantly.
Some people who entered the Livestream for no reason saw that the title of the live stream was “Oujing Group Selecting Talents from University Insterimond.” They stayed in the live-stream with interest.
In the examination hall.
Tang Sina also began to announce the topic of the exam.
“All examinees, listen carefully. The theme of this design is the birthday gown of the female lead of the birthday banquet. The additional content is embroidery.”
As soon as the word “embroidery” came out, the expressions on every examinee’s face were different. Some were glad that their forte was embroidery, while others were devastated that they did not know how to embroider at all.
Of course, Pamela Clark was exceptionally calm.
She knew the questions in advance and even found a successor to learn the complicated embroidery technique. She was filled with confidence in this examination.
The advantage of complex embroidery was that the embroidery pattern would be more three-dimensional. Those with exquisite skills could embroider flowers and attract real butterflies to dance on the flowers.
Of course, she couldn’t reach this level with just an hour of practice. However, with what she knew now, it was not a problem for her to crush the other examinees.
Pamela Clark looked up and glanced at Melody Fox, who was sitting in front of her. There was a hint of smugness in her eyes.
If Melody Fox wanted to beat her, she had to learn complex embroidery, or French embroidery, which was more difficult and advanced than complex embroidery.
But that was impossible.
French embroidery had almost been lost. Her last descendant seemed to have died of illness a few years ago and there was no news of her.
If Melody Fox wanted to learn French embroidery, he could only court death underground.
In short, no matter how he thought about it, Melody Fox’s performance couldn’t surpass her. What she needed to do now was to stabilize her mind and unleash her full strength.
On the podium.
Tang Sina said again, “Embroidery is a relatively difficult technique. It’s easy to learn, but it’s very difficult to learn well. Everyone, try your best to calm down and display your best standards. Moreover, our criteria are not only the level of embroidery, but also the cutting, design, and so on… Next, please invite our models in. You can customize their birthday gowns according to their figures and temperament.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of models waiting outside the examination hall walked in one after another.
Tang Sina introduced, “These models are your seniors and students from the acting academy. Their temperaments and auras are different, so you have to find a style that suits them in the area you’re good at. If the style of the gown is too different from their temperament, it will affect the score.”
As Tang Sina spoke, she clapped her hands and said, ” Alright, follow your number plate and find your partner candidate.”
“Alright, Teacher Tang.”
The models nodded and found their spots according to the number tag.
Tang Sina had already secretly arranged for Pamela Clark to be assigned the model with the best figure and appearance among the group of models.
Pamela Clark was very satisfied with her model. She looked up at the model who was assigned to Melody Fox.
Similarly, Melody Fox was also observing their assigned models.
Among all the seniors, this senior looked the most ordinary.
However, Melody Fox was not in a hurry. Instead, she was seriously looking for the other party’s strengths.
Melody Fox walked around the model and quickly found the other party’s advantage over the others.
That was a slim waist.
“Hello, Senior. How should I address you?”
Melody Fox stood in front of the model and asked.
“My surname is Lin. You can call me Lin Lin.”
Melody Fox nodded. Since she was two years older than this model, she did not stand on ceremony and said, “Okay, Lin Lin. Do you mind if I take your measurements?”
“I don’t mind.” Lin Lin had a good impression of the girl in front of her. Although her appearance did not even pass, the aura she exuded was even more calm and powerful than some of the powerful fashion designers she had interacted with.
Lin Lin looked at Melody Fox, who had measured her three times and said in embarrassment, “I’m sorry, I think I’m the one who can’t give you extra points among these models. I wasn’t selected for this group of people, but for some reason, I was suddenly given this opportunity. Since I can. get extra credits by coming over, I agreed…”
Lin Lin only thought that she was lucky, but Melody Fox knew better.
What could have happened? It must be Tang Sina’s doing.
Unfortunately, Tang Sina only noticed that Lin Lin’s appearance was ordinary. She did not notice that Lin Lin’s waist was the thinnest among the models present. It was so thin that it was almost impossible to hold.
Moreover, in terms of height, Lin Lin had some advantages.
She wasn’t the tallest model on the scene, but her figure was the most well-proportioned. Her long legs were born to be models.
“No, you’re very good. In my eyes, you’re the best among them.”
Lin Lin smiled. “Thank you for thinking so highly of me.”
“I’m not complimenting you. I’m telling you the truth.”
Melody Fox took down the ruler and pointed at the scale on it. “Fifty-eight.”
“Yes?”
“Your waistline is only 26 inches. No other model can compare to that.”
Lin Lin’s face turned red and she said, “I’m indeed… born with a slim waist. In the past, someone asked me if I had taken out my ribs, but I was born with them.”
Melody Fox grunted and said, “I know. And I can also tell that you seem to be suffering from a little anorexia.”
Lin Lin lowered her eyes and said, “I wanted to gain muscle mass a while ago, but it backfired and I accidentally developed anorexia.”
“Don’t worry.” Melody Fox quickly wrote down a prescription and handed it to Lin Lin. “I have a secret prescription here that can easily treat anorexia. As long as you follow the prescription for three days, this will not happen again and the intestinal bacteria will return to normal.”
Lin Lin’s eyes lit up.
“Really? Thank you so much!”
“There’s no need. It’s nothing. Then… shall we begin?”
“Yes!” Lin Lin nodded vigorously, thinking that she had to help Melody Fox.
Although she did not know if this prescription was really as effective as Melody Fox said, the other party was just being kind. Therefore, even if she could not add icing on the cake for her, she could not drag her down.
After Melody Fox understood Lin Lin’s figure and confirmed Lin Lin’s temperament and style through small talk, she sat down quietly and began to draw the design.
Since it was the theme of the birthday banquet, she had to make Lin Lin, the “main character” of the birthday banquet, stand out from the crowd. If she stood in the crowd, she would be able to discover that she was the main character.
After pondering for a moment, Melody Fox decided on a plan in her heart. Her brain was thinking the same thing as while her hands did not stop moving.
Chapter 1045
After Melody Fox confirmed her thoughts in her mind, the speed at which she drew the design plan increased.
After a series of alterations and improvements, the total time she spent had not exceeded 20 minutes.
As for the others, most of them were still discussing the design style with the models. Of course, some had already started writing, but there were not many people like her who had already drawn a rough design.
However, Melody Fox noticed that Pamela Clark’s design had also been drawn and was undergoing final checks with the model.
Because Pamela Clark’s seat was right behind her, and Pamela Clark’s voice was loud, perhaps to attract the attention of the upper echelons of Ou Jing, Pamela Clark’s every word seemed especially high-pitched.
Therefore, it was difficult for Melody Fox not to know about her progress.
Although she did not know exactly how strong Pamela Clark was, she knew very well that with Pamela Clark’s ability, she couldn’t be so fast.
If she really had this ability, the Clark Group would not have lost the Swanson Group’s collaboration and caused the company to plummet.
The only explanation was that Pamela Clark already knew the theme of this exam in advance, so she already knew what kind of design she wanted to draw.
However, Melody Fox did not care much about Pamela Clark. She began to cut the fabric according to the three sizes of the forest.
Everyone had the same fabric, the same material, and the same pure white color.
White gave them the greatest leeway.
While Melody Fox was cutting the fabric, Lin Lin, who was beside her, looked at Melody Fox’s design out of curiosity.
On the design, there was a white strapless embroidered dress. The waistline of the dress was very narrow, as if it followed the tight-fitting dress style worn by wealthy ladies and socialites in Country F for more than a hundred years.
Although the style of the long dress was French retro, the embroidery on the long dress was filled with an oriental charm. At first glance, it did not seem to be a dress, but a beautiful porcelain.
The classic and beautiful dress perfectly matched Lin Lin’s elegant and classical temperament and magnified her slender waist to the greatest extent.
This was only a simplified version of the design. One could imagine how stunning it would be when the clothes were finished.
“Ms Fox, you’re amazing…” Lin Lin couldn’t help but praise.
Melody Fox curved her lips and said, “Whether I’m good or not is another matter, but this dress will definitely suit you very well.”
Ringling blushed.
“You seem to overestimate me.”
Melody Fox said very seriously, “No, you underestimate yourself too much. You’re born to be a model.”
Lin Lin became even more shy.
However, after Melody Fox’s praise, her originally inferior heart seemed to be filled with an invisible thing, and she gradually became confident.
“Thank you, Classmate Fox. I’ll work hard to live up to your expectations.”
“I won’t let you down. Trust me.”
“Yup!”
Lin Lin nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with a brilliance that she had never had before.
Melody Fox heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Lin Lin’s change.
Lin Lin had a good figure, but she lacked confidence.
It was said that “confident women are the most beautiful”, but it was actually true.
Now, under her constant psychological hints and praises, the confidence Lin Lin displayed made her seem less ordinary.
“Huh!”
Pamela Clark, who was behind the two of them, sneered when she heard their conversation.
She wanted to mock them, but she suddenly remembered that she was surrounded by cameras. She could only suppress the disdain in her heart and continue to cut the fabric in her hand according to the design.
She was very satisfied with her design. There was no other reason than that she was not the one who drew this design at all.
After receiving the questions from Tang Sina, she immediately contacted her father, Papa Clark.
In addition to getting her Father to find an embroidery expert to teach her complicated embroidery techniques, she also got her Father to find the best designers in the Clark Group to help her produce the design plans in advance.
The design followed Clark Group’s most distinctive feature: gorgeous.
The entire dress was designed as a medieval retro princess dress. It was similar to the classic puffy dress of Princess Wilona. It had exaggerated bubble sleeves, a huge skirt, and a huge bow tied behind it.
However, due to the limitations of the fabric, it was slightly more colorful than Princess Wilona’s dress.
Overall, it looked gorgeous and dignified. Wearing it seemed to transform one into a fairytale princess.
Pamela Clark was very satisfied with the design.
However, her model, Susu, looked at the design for a long time and said hesitantly, “Um… Student Clark.”
“What is it?” Pamela Clark looked up impatiently.
Susu gritted her teeth and said, “The design you drew is very beautiful, but isn’t it a little inappropriate for my style? Teacher Tang seems to have said that it has to fit the model’s style. I’m more suitable for the kind that highlights the figure… the style of a hot girl. You’re too dignified and princess-like.”
Susu was undoubtedly the most beautiful model in the entire examination hall. It would not be an exaggeration to let her enter the entertainment industry as an actress.
Susu’s personal style was also very obvious.
Her facial features were more three-dimensional, and her figure was very voluptuous. However, her frame was very small, so it was more suitable for a slim-fit dress or a short skirt. It was not a fluffy dress with a huge skirt that covered all her body advantages.
Moreover, her daily makeup was more European-American. When she put on such a proper princess dress, she felt a little strange.
However, when Susu raised her opinion, Pamela Clark’s face darkened.
If it weren’t for the camera, she would have scolded the model.
Pamela Clark lowered her voice and said, “Senior, you’re just a model, not a designer. It’s not your professional business. It’s better if you don’t interrupt.”
Susu’s expression changed. She was a little frightened by Pamela Clark’s tone.
“I-I don’t mean anything else. I’m just reminding you so that you don’t…”
“Alright, you don’t have to say anymore. This design is perfect. I won’t change it. You just have to do your job and wear it after the dress is done. You don’t have to worry about anything else.”
She actually dared to question the designs of the most powerful designers in her company. I was simply speechless!
“Also,” Pamela Clark continued, “since you’re a model, you should be able to wear different styles of clothes, right? If you only wear one style, you won’t be called a model. You’ll be called… everyday wear. If this dress doesn’t look good on you, you can change your profession in the future. The modeling industry isn’t suitable for you.”
Susu didn’t dare to say anything else.
She was originally the most outstanding model in this batch, but after Pamela Clark’s words, she instantly lost her confidence.
Clark seemed to be right. Models should be able to wear different styles of clothes, but her clothes seemed to have always been spicy.
It seemed like… she was indeed wrong. She shouldn’t have questioned Student Clark.
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