Chapter 118 Award

Chapter 118 Award

The judging session will be held in the afternoon.

There was only one first prize winner.

At noon, just as Si Yuan stepped out of the exhibition hall, Liu Yanrui came over and asked if Si Yuan could have lunch together.

Before Si Yuan could even voice her disapproval, a voice answered for her.

"She's having lunch with her family."

Si Yuan and Liu Yanrui looked over at the same time, and Jiang Wang was leaning against the wall, looking like they were meeting for the first time, dressed in a cool black suit.

Si Yuan felt a little embarrassed and gave a dry laugh: "I... my fiancé."

Liu Yanrui raised an eyebrow: "Your fiancé... has quite a personality."

Jiang Wang walked over, took Si Yuan's hand, and led her to the car.

"So that means you're the one they want to poach to be my competitor?"

"Um."

"One meal is enough. I want to treat you to a second meal. This is never going to end."

Si Yuan laughed: "Didn't you say you weren't jealous?"

"I only said I can't be jealous, not that I don't want to."

Jiang Wang didn't want to say it, but the reason was that he couldn't see clearly yesterday because it was too far away, and he only realized that the guy was quite handsome today because he was so close.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't bothered.

What do you want to eat?

Si Yuan replied, "Western food?"

Jiang Wang paused.

If I remember correctly, that man was a Chinese American.

"Why eat Western food? It looks nice but isn't good for you. Chinese food has so many flavors, and it's also healthier. Isn't it tastier?"

Si Yuan felt something was off about what he was hearing.

Are you also trying to say that the food in Beijing is better?

"Definitely!"

Jiang Wang realized after replying that Si Yuan was teasing him.

Jiang Wang revealed a cold expression: "You've gotten bolder, now you dare to act recklessly on my head?"

Si Yuan held his hand, not afraid at all, and even hugged his arm tightly.

In Jiang Wang's eyes, this was just a cute yet slightly arrogant little cat.

His heart softened immediately.

"Let's go eat Western food then."

Si Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

Song Yan stood at a distance, watching all of this with a deep gaze.

He had always believed that Si Yuan treated him and Jiang Wang differently.

After all, I grew up with her.

Now it seems that things are indeed different.

For example, Si Yuan would never cling to him and act spoiled like that.

Or rather, to show a smile that is devoid of any ingratiation.

Song Yan found that every time he saw her and Jiang Wang, it only made him feel more uncomfortable.

——

Soon, it was time for the awards ceremony.

The awards for outstanding works will be announced starting with those that are recognized as outstanding.

Each announcement was met with applause.

Si Yuan sat in the seats and also felt nervous.

A quick glance revealed Jiang Wang in the guest seating area.

He's quite capable; to be among that group of renowned designers, he probably did so as the president of TY.

Seeing him there made Si Yuan less nervous.

The third prize winner was announced soon after, and it wasn't Si Yuan.

This means that Siyuan only has two chances left, and even fewer chances.

Si Yuan felt that she was most likely to win the third prize this time.

After all, for a newcomer participating in such a world-class competition for the first time, winning an award for outstanding work is already a huge achievement.

The designers who participated this time were all incredibly talented, and Si Yuan was genuinely afraid she wouldn't have a chance.

"Next, we will announce the two second-prize winners, they are..."

Si Yuan's throat moved slightly, and his knuckles tightened.

Liu Yanrui, who was standing nearby, comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, let nature take its course."

"The design work 'Dream' from Paris, and the design work 'Symbiotic Vertigo' from China!"

Applause erupted again.

Si Yuan paused for a moment, stood up, turned around in a daze, bowed, thanked them, and was then invited to the stage.

The guests stood up and presented them with awards.

Including Jiang Wang.

I was saddened by his sudden appearance in the guest seats.

Si Yuan was still somewhat unresponsive, merely standing there mechanically smiling at the camera.

She hasn't been on stage for a long time.

If it were six months ago, she would definitely be nervous, trembling, or even lose control.

But this time, it was Jiang Wang who presented her with the award.

He took the trophy and handed it to Si Yuan.

Under the spotlight, the man's face was both handsome and blurry.

"How about a hug?"

Jiang Wang was taking advantage of the situation.

But Si Yuan really wanted to hug him.

She stood on tiptoe and wrapped her arms around his waist.

The second-place winner next to him was a boy. Upon seeing this, he exchanged a glance with the guest who was presenting him with the award.

It's as if it's asking: Should we hug too?

The female guest, a Korean designer, waved her hand and said in Korean, "Actually, it's unnecessary!"

Si Yuan snapped out of her daze, realizing she had been hugging Jiang Wang for a while, and nudged him.

"That's enough. If you keep hugging me, people will say I'm taking advantage of you."

Jiang Wang: "That's a fact."

Si Yuan pushed him away.

"Don't act like a fool at this time."

Jiang Wang stood beside her as a matter of course and took a photo together.

He suddenly spoke in a deep voice: "This is the second photo of the two of us together."

Jiang Wang's words changed so quickly that Si Yuan hadn't even had time to react.

Jiang Wang suddenly reached behind her and hooked his hand around her hair.

The flash went off.

Si Yuan looked at Jiang Wang.

That scene was frozen in time.

Do you remember that girl from your school days, the one whose gaze met yours and who haunted you forever?

——

The first place goes to Liu Yanrui.

When the event ended, Jiang Wang congratulated him.

Liu Yanrui said, "You're pretty good too."

He saw Jiang Wang approaching and raised an eyebrow: "Your knight has arrived."

Si Yuan: "I'd like to invite you to dinner sometime so we can talk about the branch office."

"I'd be happy to."

After Liu Yanrui left, Si Yuan turned to look at Jiang Wang, who took off his leather jacket and draped it over Si Yuan's dress.

The clothes still carried Jiang Wang's body heat.

They walked towards the car.

Si Yuan remembered something.

"By the way, what did you mean by the second group photo you mentioned earlier?"

When did the two of them take their first photo together?

Jiang Wang lowered his eyes and glanced at her: "You have to figure it out yourself."

Si Yuan couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried.

Given their relationship in high school, they definitely wouldn't have taken any photos together.

After getting back together, neither of them liked taking photos, and they never took any photos together.

Si Yuan couldn't remember.

But she was afraid of disappointing Jiang Wang.

"Although I can't remember, we'll soon have our third photo together!"

Jiang Wang didn't know when Si Yuan had raised her phone.

By the time he discovered it, the photo had already been taken.

Si Yuan used an overhead shot, smiling at the camera, only capturing Jiang Wang's profile, revealing one side of his delicate and smooth jawline.

Si Yuan looked at the photo with satisfaction and nodded.

Jiang Wang stopped, pinched her ear, and looked at her intently.

"Now, is it all over?"

Si Yuan had basically finished everything she wanted to do: "Mm."

Jiang Wang had finally waited for this moment.

"Then... should we get the marriage certificate?"

Si Yuan looked at Jiang Wang: "If one day we find that we are not suitable for each other, can we part ways amicably?"

If they were to separate one day, she didn't want things to get too tense with such a good person like Jiang Wang; it would make her sad.