Unlike the previous rounds, the final round only presented a single glass of red wine.However, the participants had to correctly identify the brand, year, and exact date this particular series of red wine was officially launched.The first two criteria seemed manageable, but the last one was a challenge because the gap between the year the wine was produced and the year it was officially released could vary. The higher the demand, the shorter the gap between the two dates, which reflected its superior quality and customer appeal.Lucy gazed at the clear red liquid in the glass, noticing that it seemed different from the wines presented earlier. However, she was too far away to smell the aroma of the wine.Everyone in the room fell silent, holding their breath as they watched intently at the two participants taking a sip.Their expressions were calm before tasting the wine, but afterward, they both looked puzzled. They stared thoughtfully at their glasses of wine.The final round
In addition to the luxury villas worth tens of millions, the winners were also given free one-year passes to Charleston’s famous attractions and the opportunity for their respective companies to work with Charleston.The grand prize caused everyone to gasp in amazement as the royal family of Charleston spent lavishly this time. Seaside luxury villas worth tens of millions were something everyone dreamed of, but the chances of earning this much money in a lifetime were unlikely for many.Bringing in such a large foreign trade order for the winners’ respective companies was like winning the lottery. The expressions on the two winners’ faces were filled with joy. They were definitely going to receive a raise and get promoted after they brought back this good news to their companies. This route was much faster than having to slave away for several years.However, Lucy was puzzled. How were those two participants so knowledgeable about this wine brand?At this moment, Matthew cleared he
Now, it was a different story. Every time he spoke, it was always so cheesy. Although Lucy enjoyed it, hearing such words made her scalp tingle and her body break out in goosebumps.However, Matthew shrugged and smirked. “I thought all women would fall for this kind of thing…”Lucy laughed even more when she heard that. “Where did you hear that from?”Matthew was momentarily surprised. “Isn’t that the case? Maybe that person lied to me…”Lucy shook her head. “You’re not entirely wrong. Let me put it this way. It’s not just women who like hearing such words, but you men like hearing them too! "Admit it. If I were to say things like ‘I love you,' 'I really like you,' 'I want to be by your side every day,' and 'I don’t want you to leave,' wouldn’t you be glad too?”Regardless of age, everyone liked listening to sweet words. Some even thought their partners did not say enough sweet words to them, but it was all part of the romance.Matthew was relieved as he initially thought that
That statement nearly plunged Matthew back into the depths of his delusions.He could not stand listening to Lucy praise Cillian. No matter how Lucy tried to comfort him, he would still feel uncomfortable.Seeing his expression turn awkward again, Lucy immediately reassured him, “Alright, alright, I won’t say such things anymore. I promise that from now on, I’ll only say nice things about you, okay?”Matthew grumbled like a child, “You promised, so no going back on your word!”“Don’t worry, I never go back on my word. Unlike some people who back out of their promises multiple times.”Matthew knew that Lucy was teasing him, but he did not fight back.While the two conversed, the fashion show began.…Backstage, Charlotte had specially prepared an outfit for the fashion show this time. She had invited the most famous fashion designer in Charleston—Koven.Koven had quite the reputation. His designs were always the highlights of Fashion Week.Unlike other ordinary runway outfits,
Koven stood outside the runway, unsure of what to say. The crowd was bustling, and many people were flocking toward the runway as the previous event had just ended.The first model walked out to the cheerful background music.The theme of this spring/summer fashion week was liveliness and youthfulness, but many designers added some mature elements to their designs to appeal to the more mature audience. The blend of bubbly charm and feminine sensuality created a style that exuded youthful sophistication.The first model’s outfit received much praise, and many women at the venue took their phones out to capture photos of the first outfit.The outfit was professional enough for women to wear in the workplace and stylish enough that it did not make one look old and outdated.Lucy thought that wearing this outfit to the office would surely make any woman the focus of attention.The outfit the first model wore was a fitted suit. The upper half conveyed the formal style of a traditional
Lucy had hoped to chat with the celebrity she had just become acquainted with and gossip about the latest celebrity news, but to her dismay, that person had already left.She had no choice but to redirect her attention back to the runway.Just as she was about to zone out, the second model had appeared on center stage.Lucy thought the first design suited many women’s tastes, but she was surprised to see that the second outfit was even better.Lucy heard that the first and second outfits were designed by the same designer. The second model sported a summer dress. To further highlight a woman’s feminine allure, the dress had a diagonal neckline with only a single strap on the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder exposed.The hem of the dress was not overly embellished as it would only make it look cumbersome.To accentuate the slim fit of the dress, the designer added a decorative belt with unique patterns. The buckle was cleverly designed to enhance the slimming effect whi
The lights in the venue had gotten so dark that one could not even see one's own hand, with the only beam of light focused on the center of the stage.Suddenly, Charlotte emerged from backstage, slowly making her way to the spotlight. As she stepped into the light, the entire venue lit up with a snap.In the dazzling lights of the runway, all eyes were fixed on Charlotte.Lucy widened her eyes and stared at Charlotte intently.The design of Song of the Red Lotus was indeed impressive and worthy of the spotlight. Like its name, the dress was vibrant red, which made the wearer look much more radiant.It was a floor-length dress, but subtle adjustments had been made to the hemline. Instead of busy patterns, the designer opted for diagonal lines to accentuate the wearer’s figure and legs.To highlight the waist, Koven paired the dress with a tasseled pearl belt.Under the spotlight, the meticulously crafted belt shimmered brilliantly.If not for the sparkling diamonds and delicate
How the heck did Charlotte convince a world-renowned designer like Koven to let her wear this dress?Lucy thought about Charlotte’s attitude toward herself, and she began to come up with a plausible explanation.Perhaps Charlotte resorted to some form of coercion to make Koven comply.He was a well-known figure in the fashion industry, after all. He could not be easily swayed otherwise.The worst-case scenario Lucy could think of was that Charlotte threatened Koven.Maybe she warned him that if he did not create a runway-worthy outfit for her, she would ruin his entire career.Charlotte was certainly capable of making such threats.While Koven sat in the audience with a grim expression, Charlotte remained oblivious to why people were constantly taking photos of her. She just thought that her attire had finally dispelled the various criticisms about her. She just continued to strike poses in the middle of the runway, making the whole situation all the more amusing.Lucy heard