Chapter 296: The Awesome Mysterious Judge
The reason is quite simple.
Because he trusts Lin Xi.
As a designer, Lin Xi would never stoop to stealing someone else's designs.
Especially not on such an important occasion.
Once exposed, it would not only be a disgrace for her but also bring shame upon the nation.
But Yiyang Group is different; they built their fortunes by pirating Yimena's designs, with a history of past offenses.
This conclusion can be drawn from everyone's reactions at the event earlier.
Had their designs not been stolen, they certainly would not have lost control, almost being expelled from the venue at such a critical moment.
After seeing that piece from Yiyang Group earlier, he thought Yiyang had finally claimed some dignity.
But now it seems…
It's too late to say anything now.
After all, Su Chen understands the need to consider the bigger picture.
He couldn't possibly expose the Yiyang Group.
Because that would be to disgrace the nation.
Yet his own wife's design was stolen; his heart must be in agony right now.
Are they just supposed to let this go?
No!
There's still a chance!
Thinking this, Su Chen suddenly approached the sobbing model and said, "Would you like to go on stage?"
The female model looked up, saw it was Su Chen, and nodded vigorously.
For an aspiring model, an opportunity to walk the runway is extremely important.
Especially at such a prestigious, influential fashion show.
"What... what do I need to give…" the model said, her big eyes still wet with tears, looking at Su Chen warily.
She thought Su Chen was about to proposition her.
After all, she had seen Su Chen receiving many notes from female models before.
Of course, Lin Zilin wanted to go on stage, but she would not sell herself out just for an opportunity.
Otherwise, with her qualifications, she would not still be waiting for her debut on such a grand stage.
She was lucky this time to be chosen by the head of Yimena, granting her an opportunity to perform.
For this, she had prepared for a long time.
But just when she was fully prepared, she was told that her qualification to perform had been revoked.
One can only imagine the feeling of falling from the sky to the ground.
"You don't have to give anything; you just need to do your job well," Su Chen said lightly.
"Then, then I'm willing…" Lin Zilin gritted her teeth.
Although, she thought, pies don't just fall from the sky.
There might be a trap waiting for her.
But she yearned to be on stage.
She was already 28 years old, in two years she would be 30.
An age when a model's chances of rising are passing.
If she couldn't make it big, she might never have another chance, and by then, she might just give up runway walking for a life of marriage and motherhood.
Thus, this chance to perform could be a turning point in her destiny.
If she succeeds, she will continue her modeling career.
If she fails, she would return to being an ordinary woman, tending to her husband and children.
Seeing Lin Zilin agreed, Su Chen nodded and said, "Take off your dress."
"What?"
Lin Zilin instantly widened her eyes.
Hadn't it already been agreed that there was no additional price to pay?
Why was he asking her to…
Su Chen, too, realized his phrasing was inappropriate, immediately clarified: "I mean, change your dress. I need to make some alterations."
"Oh…" Lin Zilin exhaled in relief, then went to the changing room to switch dresses.
Soon, Lin Zilin came out holding the dress.
She was a bit curious, not knowing exactly what this man intended to do.
Looking at the dress in Lin Zilin's hands, Su Chen quickly sorted through his thoughts.
This dress had already been used by Yiyang Group, obviously, it couldn't be used again.
To reuse it, major modifications were necessary.
"What's this dress called?" Su Chen asked.
"Luo Shen River."
Originally, Su Chen had absolutely no idea about modifying it, since he wasn't a designer.
Finding flaws in Lin Xi's design previously was like a blind cat finding a dead rat.
But hearing the dress was called "Luo Shen River," he spontaneously remembered a marriage ceremony of the River God he witnessed in the village.
Indeed, he always felt, although the design of this dress was of a very high standard, it was not yet perfect.
However, where exactly the flaws lay, he couldn't tell.
Now, he knew.
But knowing was one thing; he wasn't a designer, and even with ideas, he couldn't make the changes himself.
Although he couldn't, it didn't mean others couldn't. He immediately summoned a staff member and said, "Call Dilasi in for me."
The staff member's face twitched.
Previously, she had disdain for this mysterious judge.
But now, she was filled with respect.
Even Diana used the word 'please' when addressing Dilasi.
Yet here he was, asking for Dilasi as if calling for a servant.
In reality, Dilasi wasn't very interested in this fashion show.
Because he had attended too many.
And truly, there hadn't been many eye-catching designs.
Only one piece, from Huaxia, barely aroused a bit of his interest.
But that was it.
Hearing the mysterious judge was looking for him, he scurried right in.
"My dear Su, you wanted to see me?" Dilasi's face full of ambiguous expression.
Unconcerned with Dilasi's nauseating address, Su Chen directly said, "This dress, I'd like to alter it a bit. I'll provide ideas, and you make the changes."
Su Chen's words left the backstage staff member dumbfounded.
Who the hell was this?
He was even offering to provide ideas to Dilasi, known as a genius in the design world.
Could this be a designer even more extraordinary than Dilasi?
Dilasi's gaze fell on the dress in Su Chen's hands and he slightly frowned, "My dear Su, hasn't this dress already made its appearance?"
"I don't have time to explain the details. Just do as I said," Su Chen didn't want to waste time on explanations.
"Alright then…"
Then, Su Chen shared his ideas with Dilasi.
True to his reputation, Dilasi not only had high design skills but was also skillful with his hands.
He immediately modified the dress exactly as Su Chen had imagined.
It's worth noting that Su Chen wasn't professional, and many of his descriptions were inaccurate, yet Dilasi still managed to craft the perfect style Su Chen envisioned.
This proved Dilasi's capability.
If only he wasn't so pretentious.
Su Chen might have actually respected him.
"My dear Su, you're simply a genius!" Upon seeing the modified dress, Dilasi was dumbfounded.
He even began to suspect whether Su Chen might also possess the identity of a master designer…