The people present held their breath, looking at Wei Yumeng's work.
Wei Yumeng had designed a sofa cover, but this sofa cover left people somewhat confused.
"What is this?" a spectator asked in confusion. "It doesn't seem to be what we imagined?"
"I feel like I've been tricked?"
After looking for a long time, Pei Yun Ya finally burst into laughter: "Wei Yumeng, what are you doing? I thought you could really come up with something extraordinary, but now it seems utterly unremarkable."
The sofa cover designed by Wei Yumeng was merely a piece of pure black cloth, with nothing else.
If there was any highlight, it might be that the fabric of the sofa cover was quite good.
"This... Miss Wei, are you joking?" other contestants also raised doubts.
Wei Yumeng then explained: "What everyone sees is not the entirety of my work. Please allow me to demonstrate the special features of this sofa cover."
As she said this, she whispered something into the ear of the person in charge, who nodded and went to make arrangements.
Several bodyguards first moved the sofa onto the stage, and then together they helped to cover it with the sofa cover designed by Wei Yumeng.
Once the preparations were complete, Wei Yumeng nodded to the staff again.
The staff then adjusted the stage lighting. As the lights changed, human figures began to appear on the initially pitch-black sofa cover.
Although it was only a silhouette outlined by lines, it was lifelike. And as the light changed, it actually began to move.
It was as if a family was sitting on the sofa, interacting with each other. Even the audience present could feel the warmth and love of this family.
After the demonstration ended, everyone present remained in stunned silence for a long time.
The visual experience was simply magical. It wasn't any electronic device, yet it produced such realistic 3D animation.
Moreover, it perfectly showcased the theme of the competition. Even now, they felt a warmth in their hearts.
Who wouldn't yearn for such a warm family?
"Impossible, this is impossible, how did you do it?"
Pei Yun Ya was filled with disbelief. She had studied design for five years and had never heard of such technology.
Wei Yumeng explained: "In fact, the secret lies within the threads of this sofa cover. Although it appears black, it is woven with threads of various light-sensitive materials. Combined with the sofa's three-dimensional structure and the concept of stereoscopic vision, it creates the effect you just saw under the light."
Upon hearing this, Pei Yun Ya took a step back. These were design concepts she could never have imagined.
"Actually, when I first started designing this, I wasn't sure if it would succeed in the end. But all of that is my personal knowledge, and I wanted to integrate it with design."
Wei Yumeng also felt her idea was somewhat bold, but fortunately, it succeeded.
Although she had learned the competition topic in advance and gathered all the design inspiration she could think of, she still lost to Wei Yumeng's work.
"Your work is already very impressive, and it's a very good piece in the current design industry. But there's one thing you've always misunderstood."
Wei Yumeng said, looking at Zhan Mohan in the audience: "Design indeed requires learning from the techniques and philosophies of our predecessors. But at the same time, you cannot abandon your own unique characteristics. Everyone in this world is unique, and it is precisely because of this that everyone has different designs and ideas."
This was a lesson Zhan Mohan had taught her.
"Ultimately, your work is merely a combination of designs from predecessors and so-called design philosophies. No matter how well it's done, it cannot break free from the established framework of design."
"So that's how it is..." Pei Yun Ya lowered her head.
This reminded her of when she first became Huang Hong An's disciple. The reason Huang Hong An chose her was because of her whimsical and eccentric ideas.
But as she delved deeper into her studies, she became obsessed with design philosophies and had long forgotten her own ideas.
When had she lost herself?
"I lost..." Pei Yun Ya admitted frankly. "You are right. I bribed the host beforehand to get the competition topic, and this competition piece was prepared at home.
I thought that by collecting information and integrating the inspiration of these top designers, I could win this competition.
But now I realize I was truly wrong. I lost myself long ago on this path, and I suppose this is why my teacher gave up on me."
Wei Yumeng walked up to Pei Yun Ya: "Actually, if you start changing from now on, it's never too late."
However, Pei Yun Ya shook her head. She just gave Wei Yumeng a light smile.
"It's all too late. I cheated in the design competition, and coupled with our previous bet, I will withdraw from the design world completely as agreed."
As she said this, a look of relief appeared in Pei Yun Ya's eyes. "Perhaps I am truly not suited for design, and I have wasted my teacher's time.
But now that my teacher has a student like you, I can finally rest assured. Because I believe you will become an even more formidable designer."
Wei Yumeng saw the letting go and sincerity in Pei Yun Ya's eyes. Wei Yumeng had never taken the bet seriously, but seeing Pei Yun Ya's current attitude, she also felt at ease.
"Don't worry, I will study my teacher's techniques and knowledge diligently. I will definitely not let him down."
Everyone present watched this unfold, feeling somewhat moved.
Although the competition was almost ruined by Pei Yun Ya's cheating, now that they knew the full story, coupled with Pei Yun Ya's final confession, the situation took a different turn.
The host seized the opportune moment and returned to the stage.
"I believe everyone present now clearly knows who the winner of this competition is."
The host took out a trophy and walked to Wei Yumeng: "The winner of this competition is Miss Wei Yumeng!"
Wei Yumeng took the trophy, feeling that it was no ordinary award. Its weighty feel came not just from its physical mass, but also from the responsibility it represented for her future.
Zhan Shiqing could no longer hold back and rushed onto the stage to embrace Wei Yumeng.
"Mom, congratulations! I knew Mom was the best!"
Zhan Jin Zhi also gave Wei Yumeng a thumbs-up. "Dad always said Mom would never lose."
Wei Yumeng then turned to look backstage, searching for Zhan Mohan's figure.
Indeed, Zhan Mohan was standing there, looking at her with a gentle gaze.