Qiao Xi had just walked out of the dressing room when she bumped into Xia Tong’s manager. She had her hands on her hips and stood in front of Qiao Xi, looking like a shrew looking for trouble.

Qiao Xi raised her eyes and glanced coldly at the other party. “Please move aside.”

The manager sized up Qiao Xi, who was in front of her. She was indeed very beautiful. Even among female celebrities, she was one of the best. Whether she was a designer or not, her face alone was enough to threaten Xia Tong.

For some reason, the manager felt that this small-time designer looked a little familiar as if she had seen her somewhere before.

“Hey! Young lady, let me remind you something. Just show your face in today’s competition. Don’t take it too seriously,” the manager warned arrogantly.

“Why?” Qiao Xi asked expressionlessly.

The manager seemed to have heard a joke and could not help but laugh out loud. “What right do you have to ask? This show is made for our Xia Tong. She’s the final champion, so you don’t have to put up a useless struggle. No matter what, you can’t be the champion.

“I know that as a designer, you’re arrogant, but you have to know that this is a show. Since it’s a show, it needs to have the elements of a show. Among these participants, Xia Tong is the most famous. No one else dares to compete with her, much less you!

“I’m warning you. Be careful in today’s competition. No matter how capable you are, you have to hold yourself back. If you steal Xia Tong’s limelight, you’ll suffer!”

Qiao Xi was angered to the point of laughing. “Competitions should be fair. If the outcome of the competition can be controlled by others, what’s the point?”

“Fair?” The manager was stunned for a few seconds, then laughed arrogantly. “What’s the point?! The audience wants to see Xia Tong. Who wants to see you?! Whether you’re convinced or not, the final winner can only be Xia Tong. If you dare to snatch Xia Tong’s limelight, you have to be prepared to lose your reputation on stage.

“Our Xia Tong has a backer, and there’s also the Xia family backing her up. What right do you have to compare yourself to her? I advise you to be sensible and not struggle fearlessly.”

Qiao Xi chuckled. She was not interested in this show at all. She was just playing around and did not want to be the champion. However, someone ignorant had to provoke her, so she wanted to challenge them.

Moreover, she heard that this female celebrity’s surname was Xia. She was from the Xia family? Since she was from the Xia family, there was no need to give in.

As soon as the manager finished speaking, she turned around and left. She seemed to be sure that Qiao Xi was afraid of Xia Tong’s identity, so Qiao Xi would not dare to challenge their authority.

…

Qiao Xi was waiting backstage to enter the design area when she suddenly received a call from an unknown number.

“Hello, Miss Qiao. I’m Old Xiang! Do you still remember me?” It was a middle-aged man on the other end, but his tone was very respectful.

Qiao Xi thought for a few seconds before realizing that Old Xiang was the president of T City’s television station. She smiled. “Old Xiang, it’s you!”

Old Xiang was extremely excited. “Miss Qiao, it’s been six years. I didn’t expect you to come to T City to participate in the show. It’s really my honor! If you and Shen Yu hadn’t saved my daughter back then, she would have died a long time ago. You’re the savior of our entire family.”

Qiao Xi fell into her memories. She liked to play when she was young and felt that it was too boring to stay on the mountain, so every time Shen Yu was filming, she would go with him. At that time, the production team was filming an explosive scene, but because of improper handling, it exploded for real and caused a fire.

Just as everyone was about to leave, Qiao Xi heard the cries of a little girl coming from inside. She rushed into the fire without hesitation. Shen Yu was worried about her safety and rushed in as well. Fortunately, they managed to save the little girl in the end. The two of them were not injured, and the little girl’s father was Old Xiang.

Qiao Xi smiled in embarrassment. “I just did what I could.”

Old Xiang said confidently, “Miss Qiao, I invited Mr. Shen to our house before, but he refused. I didn’t expect the two of you to come this time. When the show is over and if you have time, can we have a meal together? My daughter really wants to thank you in person.

“I heard that you’re a famous fashion designer now and go by the name of Gu Shan. You’re really too awesome. With your identity, you should be a mentor! Why are you a participant? You’re really young and promising! My daughter treats you as her role model! She said that she wants to be as outstanding as you in the future!”

Qiao Xi smiled indifferently. “The mentors have already been decided. Being a participant is very good too!”