With the dust settled and the other competitors and the audience dismissed, Lianhua stood victorious in the center of the grand hall. Her creation, a masterpiece of fire and water, had won the admiration of Chen Wei, who had chosen her as his personal disciple. Her heart swelled with pride and gratitude.
As she celebrated with her loving companions, Zhen Yi and Jin Rui, they enveloped her in a warm embrace. Jin Rui, in her enigmatic grace, smiled at Lianhua and said, "Congratulations, Lianhua. We always believed in your talent and determination."
Lianhua's eyes glistened with tears of joy as she replied, "Thank you both. Your unwavering support meant the world to me."
Their celebration was interrupted by a servant who appeared, bearing an important message. "Chen Wei is requesting your presence in his office, Lianhua," the servant announced.
