Chapter 124: If One Offends Me, No Matter How Far, They Shall Be Punished

Everyone was pointing fingers at her.

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at everything before her and suddenly turned around.

She pointed fiercely at Jiang Siyou on the podium.

“Jiang Siyou, you’re the one who ruined me, it has to be you!”

Though there was no proof,

Jiang Xiaoxiao had a strong intuition.

Everything happening now was definitely connected to Jiang Siyou.

This feeling was all too familiar.

She was most skilled at delivering a crushing blow when Jiang Xiaoxiao was at her peak.

Just like at her last birthday party.

From glory to utter disgrace—it was all Jiang Siyou’s doing.

She enjoyed pushing her from the summit down into hell.

But this time was different from before.

This time, her humiliation was broadcast to the entire world, making it nearly impossible for her to recover.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s eyes burned with fury as she glared viciously at Jiang Siyou.

Yet Jiang Siyou stood calmly on the podium,

Holding two trophies in her hands.

Her gaze was composed, resting lightly on her.

From that lofty height, her look held a trace of both pity and disdain,

As if she were looking down on a beggar.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s anger and hatred ignited to their limits in an instant.

She strode quickly toward Jiang Siyou.

“Jiang Siyou, I’ll drag you down with me!”

By now, Jiang Xiaoxiao had lost all rational thought.

All she knew was that she could have been renowned worldwide.

She knew she could have had both fame and fortune.

She knew she had finally climbed to that clouded peak and taken a glimpse of the elite world.

But Jiang Siyou had kicked her down with a single step.

She was filled with hatred!

Such deep hatred!

At that moment, she truly wanted to strangle Jiang Siyou to death!

However, before she could reach her, four security guards rushed over,

Blocking her path.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s arms were pinned down,

But she still raved wildly on the stage.

In the end, like a criminal, she was carried out by four burly men, her hands and feet bound.

Before leaving, she hurled the vilest curses at Jiang Siyou.

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Everyone in the arena, both audience and judges,

Murmured with disdain and pity.

The live broadcast chat was filled with criticism:

“This Jiang Xiaoxiao is unbelievable—she plagiarized and then blamed our Siyou! Just because Siyou won two awards, she’s genuinely deserved them. This jealousy is terrifying.”

“Don’t you know? Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jiang Siyou are the switched daughters of a wealthy family. Jiang Xiaoxiao is the real heiress. The Jiang family had already kicked Jiang Siyou out. Although Siyou represented Qing Ben Jiaren in the competition, she registered through her studio. The legitimate opportunity went to the real heiress Jiang Xiaoxiao. But laughably, this true heiress blatantly plagiarized and threw a tantrum at such an international competition, utterly embarrassing the Jiang family.”

“No wonder Qing Ben Jiaren’s designs have declined in recent years. The real genius designer was expelled, and now they don’t give Siyou a chance but still want her to compete to gain fame. They want it all.”

“Qing Ben Jiaren is so disappointing. I’ll never buy their clothes again.”

“Boycott Qing Ben Jiaren!”

Jiang Jinhui saw the live comments filled with “Boycott Qing Ben Jiaren!” and nearly had a heart attack.

He had hoped this competition would elevate Qing Ben Jiaren’s status.

But Jiang Xiaoxiao’s plagiarism had pushed the brand into the eye of the storm.

Yet the situation was already set.

There was no turning back.

Jiang Jinhui could only pin his hopes on Jiang Siyou,

Praying that her two awards would save Qing Ben Jiaren’s reputation.

Jiang Siyou on stage did not disappoint him.

She repeatedly emphasized that she represented Qing Ben Jiaren.

But the audience was unconvinced.

Instead, fueled by the gossip online, they began to fiercely boycott Qing Ben Jiaren.

The more Jiang Siyou spoke, the more they sympathized with her—

And the boycott intensified!

Jiang Jinhui struggled to breathe, his chest twisting in pain.

Yao Shulan sensed something was wrong: “Old Jiang, what’s wrong?”

Jiang Jinhui was truly having a heart attack.

The Paris Fashion Design Competition ended amid such dramatic twists.

Of course, this was the most watched competition to date.

The controversies did not stop with its conclusion;

If anything, the discussions grew fiercer.

Jiang Siyou finally stepped out of the Grand Palace.

Breathing in the fresh air, a faint smile curved her lips.

Everything had unfolded just as she predicted.

Qing Ben Jiaren’s stock would surely plummet tomorrow!

Before coming, she hadn’t wished for things to escalate this way.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao hadn’t maliciously sabotaged her by cutting her model’s shoes,

Almost preventing her from taking the stage,

She wouldn’t have wanted to push things to this extreme.

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“If people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them. But if they do, no matter how far, I will punish them!”

Jiang Xiaoxiao, you got exactly what you deserved.

“Big sister, where are you going?”

Night had fallen.

Yi Bai came chasing out.

By now, he had removed his makeup and changed into his own clothes:

A simple white T-shirt paired with neat sports pants.

A backpack hung over his shoulder, his youthful aura unmistakable.

Jiang Siyou looked at him, her smile gentle:

“Luckily you saved the day this time. What do you want to eat? It’s on me.”

Yi Bai smiled shyly, the dimples on his cheeks barely showing.

“Since you’re treating, I won’t be polite. I want a candlelight dinner.”

He quickly added, “Though I’ve been in France for three years, formal French cuisine is too expensive, and I’ve never tried it. I’m about to return home soon and want to try it before I leave. So I’m just using this opportunity to gently squeeze you.”

Jiang Siyou agreed readily: “No problem. The finest French restaurant—you can choose whatever you like.”

Yi Bai was delighted.

“There’s a three-star Michelin right next to the Grand Palace. I’ve heard their crème brûlée and foie gras with truffles are exceptional. I’ve wanted to try them for a long time. How about that?”

Yi Bai could tell Jiang Siyou was well off, and with the prize money from the competition,

She wasn’t holding back at all.

Jiang Siyou nodded: “I’m up for it.”

Yi Bai started to leave but noticed Jiang Siyou was still standing in place,

Seeming to wait for someone.

She seemed to see through his thoughts: “Waiting for Annie. She went to the restroom and will be out soon. The three of us will go together.”

Annie was Jiang Siyou’s assistant this time around,

Working tirelessly for forty-eight hours straight without complaint.

Jiang Siyou had a good impression of the young girl.

Hearing it would be three people dining, not two,

A flicker of disappointment crossed Yi Bai’s eyes,

But he quickly recovered, smiling: “Great! I’ll book the table first. You two come over afterward.”

That night, the three of them dined together, happily enjoying their meal.

French cuisine’s hallmark was serving each course one at a time,

Making the meal a lengthy affair.

But with their lively conversation, it was far from boring.

Suddenly, Jiang Siyou thought of something and curiously asked, “Eboni, how did you end up at the competition’s runway?”