Although there was no discussion, everyone's expression was solemn.
However, among these people, only Mu Yin Yin and Nan Shi Qing were an exception.
Sketching and creating design drafts was a designer's daily routine. Mu Yin Yin found it effortless, while Nan Shi Qing, facing the camera, thought she still had half an hour.
Besides, her mother would not stand by and do nothing.
The most crucial point: there was also a thirty-minute discussion time during the competition. Could this half-hour be used to access their phones?
Nan Shi Qing looked around and, seeing some people using tablets and phones, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fearing that the camera was still on, Nan Shi Qing cautiously raised her phone as she took it out, first reading a few articles.
Then she sent a text message to Lu Shan:
—Nan Shi Qing: [If you want our cooperation to proceed smoothly, you must help me hold steady in this design competition. Mu Yin Yin cannot win, and I cannot be further influenced by Mu Yin Yin.]
—Nan Shi Qing: [Don't forget, the things you want can only be obtained through me!]
Lu Shan was the second son of the Transportation Bureau. With Lu Shan and the boss behind him involved, manipulating this design competition was not a problem at all.
—Lu Shan: [ok]
Half an hour later, the second segment officially began, and the cameras in front of the contestants were also turned on.
With cameras directly facing them, everyone was on edge, focusing intently, as all contestants could achieve fame and fortune through this competition.
Nan Shi Qing held her pen and sketched, her focused appearance magnified infinitely. Netizens even posted doubts on the screen, but these doubts sided with Nan Shi Qing, speaking up for her!
—xx: [Can a designer who concentrates on drawing be accused of plagiarism or using a ghostwriter? If she lacked ability, could she be so composed after such an incident?]
As if on cue, with some defending Nan Shi Qing, Mu Yin Yin's shot was cut away.
Mu Yin Yin was just about to pick up her pen to sketch when, the moment her pen tip touched the paper, there was a "crack" sound, and the drawing pen snapped in the middle.
This minor unexpected event also caused the draft paper to be poked through.
This phenomenon was immediately captured and amplified—
—xx: [See? Mu Yin Yin is in such disarray now. She didn't expect the organizers to have new requirements and rules. She's scared! Guilty conscience at work!!]
However, as this was a live broadcast, netizens' comments showed that Mu Yin Yin had no idea people were saying this about her.
When encountering such minor issues, Mu Yin Yin's expression was calm, without any trace of panic.
This was either intentional sabotage, or the Juxing company wanted to test her ability to adapt and her composure.
Or it was deliberately arranged by Nan Shi Qing.
Both possibilities had a 50% chance.
But regardless of who was behind it, she had to complete this design draft.
If the pen broke, she would use the broken pen. If the paper was torn, she would use the torn paper.
In less than an hour, Mu Yin Yin handed in her completed design draft to the examiner sitting at the judges' table, "I have something else to do, I'm leaving now."
In less than an hour, while the other contestants were still racking their brains trying to figure out how to complete the challenge, Mu Yin Yin had already submitted her work!
The contestants were all stunned!
Was this person a monster?!
She submitted so early?!
Could it be that this Mu Yin Yin used some other trick again!
Otherwise, how could she have submitted her work so quickly?
Not a single person believed she was that capable.
Evidently, Nan Shi Qing also saw this scene, and her face changed. What was going on?! Why had Mu Yin Yin submitted her draft?!
Mu Yin Yin's design tools were already…?!
She stared intently at the design draft held by the judge. From the back of the paper, she could clearly see that there was a design. What was happening?!
She clenched the pen in her hand. If she could make a phone call now, she would have already taken out her phone to question them.
And it wasn't just the contestants who were surprised; even the judges were somewhat astonished.
However, upon seeing the drawing submitted by Mu Yin Yin, the judges were stunned!
This design…!!!
Because Mu Yin Yin had responded to three stages: children, young girls, and the elderly, with each stage of clothing having iconic features, it was similar to the "Spring Scenery" submission, including accessories.
Watches, reading glasses, and electronic watches; like the previous "Spring Scenery" submission, this also featured Mu Yin Yin's unique design.
The most important point was: "Spring Scenery" possessed the colors of nature, while "Time" was in black and white, but the emotions of the characters were bold and full.
"Wait!"
Seeing Mu Yin Yin about to leave, one of the judges quickly called her to a halt.
The contestants immediately cast scornful glances. They knew it!
How could Mu Yin Yin be so capable?
The organizers must have been on guard against her. This time, upon seeing this design, they would know there was something wrong!
In an instant, a cold smile flashed across many eyes. They wanted to see how Mu Yin Yin would handle the aftermath.
Nan Shi Qing also sneered inwardly. It seemed Lu Shan had done a good job?
Mu Yin Yin paused at the sound and turned her head to ask, "Is there anything else?"
"Please explain your design concept," the judge's voice was tinged with excitement.
She was well aware of the basic design concept of a designer.
However, the contestants realized something was amiss!
What… was going on?
Why wasn't the response they received the judges' scolding and criticism, but instead… an excited inquiry?
This, this wasn't right!
Nan Shi Qing's eyes, which had been excited just moments ago, were now filled with hesitation. What was happening?
Why was the judges' reaction so off?
It seemed like… they liked Mu Yin Yin's work?
No, that was impossible!
Lu Shan had already done all that; how could Mu Yin Yin have handled it so smoothly?!
As if the judges could read the contestants' minds, they spoke again with anticipation, "Can you tell us your design concept?"
The second round of the competition was different from the first!
In the first round, it was fully live-streamed. Everyone only saw the drawing, not the specifics. So, if one were to…
But this time it was different!
This time, for "Time," Mu Yin Yin experienced that unexpected incident and remained calm throughout the drawing process. Everything was exposed to the camera.
Including phones and other electronic devices, which were still confiscated. Mu Yin Yin's lips had not moved the entire time, and she had no devices to contact anyone.
Her design draft was submitted to the judges immediately. Under the public's gaze, there was no time or opportunity for her to change it.
Moreover, when the judges asked for Mu Yin Yin's design concept, her design draft was directly projected onto the screen.