"No, no, no... no need to prove... I know you’re straight! Very, very straight!" Ning Xixi admitted without a backbone.

Ji Yebai leisurely examined her, his burning gaze fixed on the small woman beneath him.

Ning Xixi’s voice grew quieter, "I... I won’t look anymore, okay..."

She made a face of regret as if guilty of doing something wrong.

Ji Yebai encircled her slender waist, his large hands lightly stroking her, the warmth in his palms passing through the thin fabric...

The nerve endings seemed tautened, Ning Xixi whimpered softly, grabbing Ji Yebai’s shirt hem.

"Tomorrow is the design competition..."

Her timid voice called Ji Yebai back to reason.

Forcing down the agitation in his heart, he released Ning Xixi.

"I’ll let you off today, jot this down, after the competition we’ll make up for it."

Ning Xixi cried wide noodle tears, heaven, will she ever repay her debts in this lifetime? Is she doomed to a life of being suppressed and devoured, sob sob sob...

......

The next day, at the competition venue.

Only ten people made it to the finals, Anna was conspicuously among them.

Upon seeing Ning Xixi, she proudly raised her elegant swan neck, "Ning Xixi, it seems you’re not too bad after all, making it to the finals."

The way this Princess speaks... really leaves one speechless, huh =_=

Ning Xixi cleared her throat softly, "You’re quite amazing too."

"Hmph! In today’s competition, I will definitely win the championship!" Anna’s tone was full of determination!

Ning Xixi quite envied her enigmatic confidence, casually nodding, "Alright, alright, good luck, you’re the best!"

Amidst casual chat, the competition officially began.

Ten people, each allocated a design workstation, equipped with everything needed for design.

Ning Xixi still chose a drawing tablet and computer, familiarized herself with the software and brush strokes, and began to draw.

Others refused to lag behind, each fully focused, putting in 100% effort.

Various media and audiences on the scene eagerly awaited.

Occasionally, Ning Xixi glanced off-stage, each time, Ji Yebai would nod towards her.

Her heart fluttering sweetly, Ning Xixi knew it wasn’t mere coincidence, Dabai had been watching her all along~

Inspiration flowed, based on her initial design, she made tweaks, her slender fingers deftly sketching lines. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

...

"Time’s up! Next, would the contestants please display their works for our professional judges to score!" The host said with a magnetic voice, holding the microphone.

On the big screen, through projection, each contestant’s work began to be displayed one by one.

The first few contestants all achieved good scores, putting immense pressure on those behind.

Anna was seventh, and as her work appeared, spontaneous applause erupted at the venue, judges whispering and nodding repeatedly, clearly indicating praise.

"My work is called ’To wear the crown, you must bear its weight,’ hope everyone will appreciate it." Anna briefly described her piece, not using grandiose language, instead drawing more focus to her design work.

She designed a crown, exquisite and magnificent, completely outclassing previous competitors.

"Barring any surprises, this competition’s champion is none other than Princess Anna!" The host was from Country E, naturally favoring their Princess.