2273 Twins
The reporters immediately seized the opportunity to ask, “Then can we know about your results in the preliminary round? It’s the competition where Miss Qiao Jierou obtained second place in the preliminary round.”

As soon as the reporters finished speaking, everyone fell silent.

Firstly, everyone wanted to know what the answer was.

Secondly… tonight’s banquet was prepared for Qiao Jierou. Obviously, the family must know that Qiao Weiyang did not make it to the finals and only Qiao Jierou did. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be holding this banquet.

Therefore… everyone wanted to see how Qiao Weiyang would face this obstacle and resolve the awkwardness at the event location.

Qiao Jierou and Old Madam Qiao looked at Qiao Weiyang with a trace of schadenfreude.

Lin Heng couldn’t help but look at Qiao Weiyang. He secretly clenched his fists, wanting to say a few words for her, but he was repelled by her arrogant gaze.

Qiao Weiyang looked around calmly and glanced at everyone before saying indifferently, “I didn’t want to make this matter public. After all, this is my personal matter and has nothing to do with my work in the entertainment industry. But since everyone wants to know so much, I have no choice but to tell everyone.”

Jiang Lin said, “Hurry up and say it. Don’t leave us hanging. You shouldn’t waste the reporters’ time.”

Qiao Weiyang glanced at her indifferently. When Jiang Lin saw her gaze, she subconsciously fell silent and did not dare to say anything else.

Only then did Qiao Weiyang slowly say, “I’ve been selected to go to the finals. I got first place in the preliminary round.”

As soon as she said this, the entire venue was silent for a full three seconds.

Three seconds was not a long time, but it seemed to stretch exceptionally long. It was so long that many people could not help but let out a long breath.

Then, someone asked in surprise, “First place?”

“The highest ranking among the five nominees?”

“Oh my god, Qiao Weiyang actually got first place!”

“The Qiao family is too amazing. Qiao Weiyang actually got first place.”

Qiao Jierou’s expression changed drastically as if she had just reacted and heard the words ‘first place.’

How could it be possible?

She immediately looked in her mother’s direction.

Huang Shumin was also very surprised. When she asked around, she had specially asked about Qiao Weiyang, but the other party was vague and unwilling to respond to her.

Of course, she thought that Qiao Weiyang did not have any achievements.

“Miss Qiao, you’re really amazing. You were able to focus on designing for the competition while filming,” a reporter said.

“It’s not only during filming. I’ve also been focused on designing at other times. Just because I like one job doesn’t mean I have to give up the other.”

“That’s right, that’s right. You’re really amazing!”

“Old Master Qiao, Old Madam Qiao, the two of you are really lucky.”

“I’m so envious. The two ladies from the Qiao family are both so powerful.”

Old Madam Qiao looked unhappy. “Weiyang, you’ve already received your results?”

“Yes, the results were sent to me by email.” Qiao Weiyang naturally knew Old Madam Qiao’s suspicions and immediately stopped her from continuing.

Old Madam Qiao had nothing to say.

Old Master Qiao laughed loudly and said, “I’m old and muddle-headed. I didn’t think to ask you beforehand. It turns out that this banquet should have been prepared for you and Jierou, not for Jierou alone. Sigh, everyone, our Qiao family can be considered to have two blessings tonight. I’m really happy!”

He was happy. When everyone looked at Qiao Weiyang, they also revealed admiration.

Only Qiao Jierou was forcing a smile. She was supposed to be the absolute protagonist tonight, but now, she was reduced to a supporting role, and her limelight was snatched away.

She had no choice but to force a smile.

Lin Heng held her hand and comforted her. “It’s okay. The gap between you and Weiyang isn’t that big.”

He did not understand Qiao Jierou’s heart at all. What she wanted was not to narrow the gap between them but to crush Qiao Weiyang. She wanted to be the center of attention. She wanted all the glory to be on her.
She was trembling a little, but she couldn’t say these words. She suppressed them and smiled back at Lin Heng. “I’m also very happy that Sister got first place.”

Qiao Weiyang stood among the reporters and answered all kinds of questions with ease. “Is there anything else you want to ask me?”

“You’ve answered most of the questions. Thank you for your cooperation, Miss Qiao.”

“Thank you for interviewing me. I’m sure my fans really want to know about these questions. Please tell my fans about me. Thank you.”

Qiao Jierou knew that in this situation, she had no choice but to stop these reporters from spreading the news. In front of the elders and so many guests, however, all the remedies were meaningless.

Qiao Weiyang walked up to Old Master Qiao and said softly, “Grandpa, the interview is over. I can’t accompany you for too long. You have to take care of yourself.”

“I know. Don’t just focus on work every day and disregard your health. Eat on time. Don’t restrict your diet just so you can look good,” he said lovingly.

“Yes, I understand.”

Qiao Weiyang walked out, and Tao Huan hurriedly followed.

To Qiao Jierou, the banquet was dispensable.

She wanted to escape quickly.

The words around her kept entering her ears. “It turns out that Qiao Weiyang is so powerful.”

“As expected of her. She’s much better than Jierou.”

“First place? That’s great. I think she’ll get a good ranking in the finals.”

Qiao Jierou quickened her pace and left the event location.

After leaving, Tao Huan vented her anger and said, “I was wondering why Qiao Jierou asked you to come over for an interview. It turns out that she wanted to show off in front of you. What a pity, hahahaha. She actually thought that she could compare to you. She’s really courting death!”

“Hasn’t she always been like this? She only cries out in pain when she slaps herself.”

“Then let’s have her slap herself every time we see her in the future.”

Qiao Weiyang smiled. “In that case, I have to practice my skills first.”

Tao Huan imagined Qiao Jierou standing in front of her and gestured. “Hahahaha, my palm is right here. That b*tch brought her face up to me!”

When Qiao Weiyang got into the car, Tao Huan had already scrolled to Weibo. “Sister Weiyang, you’re on the trending searches. You’re occupying the first spot. Let me show you the comments.”

[How could Qiao Jierou have the cheek to buy a trending topic? She’s only in second place!]

[When I heard how Qiao Jierou’s fans were praising her just now, I took it seriously. Now, it seems that it’s not that big of a deal.]