"The M clasp from Star River—isn't that also Ali's? I remember during the competition two years ago, Ali specifically explained why she chose that M clasp. The M clasp has become her personal signature style. Among industry designers, I've never seen anyone favor the M clasp like this. Ye Li's entries this time seem full of it."
"I knew it looked familiar! Finally figured out why! Isn't it? It's just like Ali."
"Well, that makes me feel much better. I kept wondering how a newbie could be so impressive. Turns out it's all borrowed work. Amazing, amazing..."
"..."
Voices of discussion filled the venue.
The judges on the stage also whispered to each other.
The busiest one was the interpreter sitting next to Panier, translating what Chen Jiayuan said from the audience and introducing who Ali was, while simultaneously pulling up Ali's portfolio on the computer to show Panier, helping him clearly understand the current situation in the venue.