Qiao Miao Xia returned home and placed the championship trophy on the windowsill next to her photo with Wen Ning.

  Five years ago, she was transferred to the sales department. Design Director Ding interfered and had her transferred to the store with the worst performance.

  She went into the store and found that the clothes sold in the store did not conform to the local consumer's style, so she put another designer's clothes under Lushi brand in the window.

  That day, she was supposed to return to Haicheng, but due to Dingding's sudden visit, she had to stay at her post.

  Ding saw the clothes he designed all piled up in the warehouse, and he was furious. Using his authority, he ordered Qiao Xia to move out all the clothes and iron them flat.

  Qiao Miao Xia had a low position and couldn't leave Lu Shi's side, so she could only lower her head and go to the warehouse to iron clothes.

  She was busy for a whole night and just blinked her eyes, when suddenly thick smoke burst out in the warehouse.

  The warehouse caught fire and Qiao Miao Xia barely escaped with her life.

  The first thing he saw when he escaped was Lu Chengjing hugging Dingding.

  Then the police came and took her away.

  A cigarette butt was found next to the warehouse, and since she was the only one in the warehouse that day, she became the prime suspect of arson.

  No matter how she denied it, she was still detained for three months.

  Three months later, when she came out, others told her: Man Rong was gone, and Wen Ning had jumped into the sea to commit suicide.

  "Respect you."

  Qiao Mu Xia poured himself a glass of wine and toasted to the photo.

  "Lemon, are you okay over there? I'll go see you tomorrow, is that alright?"

  Qiao Miao's summer mood was gloomy and depressed, drinking alone until deep into the night, getting drunk and falling asleep.

  Waking up from a dream, it was already noon on the second day, with dozens of unconnected calls on his phone.

  Qiao Mu returned a call from Lin Jing, deputy director of the sales department.

  "Xia Jie, why did you just return my call? What's going on? We were fine when we had drinks last night, and then this morning the HR department sent a message saying you'd resigned. The whole sales department is paralyzed." Lin Jing said over the phone with a clear sob in her voice.

  "Isn't it bad? I'll quit and you can get promoted. Haven't you always wanted to be a director?"

  Qiao Xia put her mobile phone on speaker and placed it on the washbasin, brushing her teeth while talking to him.

  "What's wrong? I swear I've never had any intention of taking your place, if I'm lying, heaven will punish me to be a running dog forever and never turn over."

  Qiao Miao Xia was amused, "Hehe, resignation is true, you take good care of the sales department..."

  "Sister, where does it involve me... above let Dingding concurrently serve as sales department director..."

  Qiao Miao Xia was taken aback, and her heart felt a little nauseous.

  "Now that there's a new leader, you all listen to the new leader's arrangements. Hmm, that's it, hanging up."

  Qiao Mu Xia hung up the phone, changed into a young T-shirt and jeans, and drove to Hai Cheng A University.

  …………

  Today is A University's anniversary day, school has a one-day holiday.

  Qiao Miao Xia arrived at A Da's art gallery in a familiar way, and on the wall of this art gallery, there was a work belonging to Wen Ning.

  At that time, Wen Ning took the entrance exam for A University's Design Department. Due to her mature structural design and color matching skills, she was highly praised by the head of the Design Department.

  Man Rong is gone, Wen Ning has sunk into the ocean and her body is nowhere to be found. This is probably the only mark she left in this world.

  Qiao Miao Xia stood in front of Wen Ning's work, lost in thought for a moment, when suddenly a hand reached out and took down Wen Ning's piece.

  Qiao Mu turned his head towards the newcomer, "Jiang Yunshu? What are you doing here?"

  Two staff members responded and hung a brand new "grid work" in the original position of Wen Ni.

  "Everyone is dead, and yet they still want to occupy a position, just to invite dislike."

  Jiang Yunshu casually threw away the work in his hand, and Qiao Moxia rushed over to pick up the work on the ground.

  "Professor Jiang is here, Professor Jiang hello, I heard that A University wants to hire you as an honorary professor of our school's design department, is this true?"

  A group of students rushed into the art gallery, surrounding Jiang Yunshu in a circle.

  Jiang Yunshu stopped in her tracks, put on a warm and elegant smile: "I did receive the invitation. But I'm still considering it. In recent years, I haven't produced any outstanding design works, so I really don't dare to aim high at A University."

  "Teacher Jiang is too modest. Last winter, your designed chessboard series was a huge hit all over the country."

  "Yes, I really hope to hear Teacher Jiang's lessons in school in the future." The classmates chimed in with admiration.

  Jiang Yunshu likes the entertainment industry because she loves the feeling of being in the spotlight and being chased after.

  "I'm deeply moved seeing how much you all care about me today, I will seriously consider A's invitation, hoping to progress together with everyone..."

  "Thick-skinned. Your company's chessboard pattern last year wasn't even your own idea, and yet you dare to call yourself a master," Qiao Muxia said bluntly.

  There are some inside stories that only people in the industry know. Like Qiao Muxia, who dislikes Jiang Yunshu the most, so she pays extra attention to her.

  She had long heard that the designs from Jiang Yunshu's company were not created by Jiang Yunshu herself, but by several subordinates under her. It was just that there was no conclusive evidence yet.

  Qiao Miao Xia looked at the ruined painting in her hand, she was so angry that she wanted to tear Jiang Yun Shu's skin off and let everyone see how disgusting this woman was!

  "May I ask if you have any evidence to prove that we plagiarized? If not, then you are slandering! Miss Qiao, you've repeatedly offended our teacher Jiang, please apologize immediately."

  Most of the people on the scene were fans who liked Jiang Yunshu. When they heard Wangwang say this, they immediately echoed him.

  "Plagiarism is a serious crime in the creative circle, and it's too casual to just copy by mouth."

  "It's said that Qiao Xia was also accused of plagiarism before. She was actually disqualified for plagiarism, so she used someone else's name to participate in the competition."

  There were many people, Qiao Miao Xia ignored them and walked two steps forward, but was stopped by Jiang Yun Shu's bodyguards and fans.

  "Please apologize to Teacher Jiang."

  "What if I don't?" Qiao Miao Xia crossed her arms and calmly swept a glance around the surrounding ignorant and blind crowd.

  "It's just a third place, yet you're so arrogant. You must apologize today."

  A group of people were standing still, the principal rushed over, "Teacher Jiang, why are you still here? Hurry up, the school anniversary performance is about to start, just waiting for you to go on stage."

  Today happens to be the 100th anniversary of A University's founding, and the school has invited prominent figures and leaders from all walks of life to attend the grand ceremony.

  Jiang Yunshu as a special guest, came to open the school anniversary performance.

  Jiang Yunshu didn't disappoint as an actor, immediately putting on a wronged and frail expression.

  Assistant Wang said, "Principal Zhang, I'm afraid Teacher Jiang won't be able to go on stage today. She was insulted and suffered a blow to her reputation at your school, and is now mentally and physically traumatized, unable to perform."

  Fans immediately shouted at Qiao Xia: "Apologize quickly! Don't delay Teacher Jiang's performance."

  Principal Zhang only thought about the performance going smoothly, no matter what. He turned around and said to Qiao Muxia: "You're not a school person, who are you and why are you here? Apologize to Teacher Jiang quickly, or I'll call security..."

  Qiao Miao Xia sneered, "What am I apologizing for? She's just a plagiarist. You guys at A University have eyes but can't see, inviting such a teacher, aren't you afraid of misleading the students?"

  "Never mind, Principal." Jiang Yun's face was filled with tears, looking like she was about to cry.

  Wang Wang said strongly, "Sorry, Principal, you saw that, Teacher Jiang was bullied like this, you have to give an explanation, otherwise we can't perform on stage."

  As he spoke, he helped Jiang Yunshu onto the stroller at the door.

  Principal Zhang was anxious and burning with anxiety, only five minutes were left before leaving the field. He looked at Qiao Muxia, but Qiao Muxia remained motionless like a hard bone.

  Just as he was at a loss, a voice suddenly rang out.

  "Principal, opening performance, can I do it?"

  Qiao Miao Xia suddenly felt that the voice was particularly familiar, raised her head to look over, and couldn't help but be shocked...

  (End of chapter)