"Is the air conditioning turned down? Why does it feel so chilly?" the only female judge muttered to herself as she reached for a shawl and wrapped it around her shoulders.
After the judges' discussion, the six contestants who would move on to the second round were confirmed, and Maomao was among them.
"The second round of the competition officially begins, please get ready, designers," the host said with a smile, holding the microphone on stage.
"Good luck," Eric patted her on the shoulder, cheering her on.
Maomao hummed in response and gripped the amethyst in her hand.
Time slipped away second by second, and the atmosphere on the scene became increasingly tense.
Maomao looked at the amethyst in her palm, a flicker of nervousness in her eyes.
Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced towards Tianlin and accidentally met his dazzling purple eyes. She realized he had been watching her all this time.
