novelraw Chapter 627 - 637: Turmoil (23)
Chapter 627 - 637: Turmoil (23)
As the host began speaking, the surroundings gradually quieted down.Everyone held their own opinions and focused their gaze on the judges, wanting to see how they would handle this matter.
Qiao Mo was also waiting, but she knew there probably wouldn’t be a very good result.
Her mood was somewhat unsettled, never expecting such an incident to occur.
Thinking about her laborious efforts over half a month being easily taken away by someone, and even being branded with the notorious name of plagiarism, she felt a pang of dismay.
After about twenty minutes, the judges seemed to have come to a conclusion.
The host and the judges did not immediately address the issue of Qiao Mo and Alina’s similar works, but instead continued the contest process, offering some comments and questions on other contestants’ designs, gradually restoring the atmosphere in the audience, with each named work being asked some questions.
The judges never mentioned her name again, so Qiao Mo remained silent, pondering Alina’s plagiarism.
More than an hour later, the host began announcing the contest rankings.
The awards were designed differently from those in China; besides the simple top three championships, there were also awards for Most Creative, Trendy and Fashionable, Best Design, among others... a total of ten awards.
No matter which one, it was certainly a form of affirmation and recognition for designers.
But at this moment, Qiao Mo didn’t dare expect anything, after all, being caught up in plagiarism is simply the most disreputable thing in this circle.
"Next... I announce, the Best Design Award goes to -- James, Laura!"
James, Laura is a young British girl with short hair, a head of light yellow hair, excitedly jumped straight up!
Watching her quickly run to the stage, Qiao Mo distractedly joined everyone in clapping.
The host announced the award winners’ names one by one, until more than ten minutes later, the host spoke again: "The Most Creative Award goes to -- Qiao Mo!"
Hearing her name being called, Qiao Mo was stunned for a moment, not reacting for quite a while.
Could it be that the judges didn’t cancel her eligibility?
Qiao Mo was a bit disoriented, and at the same time, Alina next to her stood up abruptly: "I don’t accept this, why present the award to her? She’s clearly plagiarizing my work!"
"Please remain silent, otherwise please leave," the host said sternly.
Alina glared fiercely at the host and was about to say something more when her friend beside her tugged at her, pulling her back to her seat, preventing her from speaking further.
Alina’s gaze then harshly fell on Qiao Mo on stage, her face flushed with anger: "Don’t get cocky, this won’t end just like that!"
Qiao Mo ignored her, but was still a bit dazed until she went on stage.
Did the plagiarism matter... just pass like this?
Once calm, she found it unlikely, feeling the judges and the competition would surely give Alina an explanation, and that this trophy wouldn’t be easily won.
Yu Qianxun had just won another award, and was standing by Qiao Mo’s side, softly spoke to her: "Xiao Mo, congratulations."
Qiao Mo smiled slightly, still a bit distracted.
"The... Trendy and Fashionable Award goes to -- Qiao Mo!"
The host announced two more names, then once again called out Qiao Mo’s name, leaving her stunned again, and even the audience was somewhat surprised...
Qiao Mo never expected she would win two awards in a row; did these judges really have no reservations?