Born As a Model

Chapter 61 - Semifinals

"Hurry, hurry!"

The backstage area was filled with shouts and shouts.

All the models rushed to change their clothes and lined up as makeup artists darted between them, fixing their makeup.

The music soon began, and the first model walked on the runway.

Zhuo Yiyan and the sharp-tongued judge, Mike, stood backstage, watching fashion shows live from backstage TV with the designer.

One after another, foreign models with strong facial features and long legs walked on the red carpet, stepping forward to the beat of the music. Their hair was styled with high ponytails, and their faces were painted with thick makeup with smokey eyes and purple lips as if poisonous. However, even without the conspicuous makeup it could not hide the splendor of the outfit.

The unique tailoring, variety of materials used, and fashionable trends it designed make every part of the clothing everyone's target. They all want to buy it on the spot.

The eyes of the audience sparkled as a black-eyed black-haired model walked on the T Fashion Runway. Although there are quite a number of Chinese models making international debuts, they still rarely appear at fashion shows abroad.

"Xiao Yang's stage appearance is getting better and better," Zhuo Yiyan said as she took a step forward.

"Right now, she's enough to be a supermodel." Mike nodded in response.

"She has a face that has her own identity and that is perfect for international performances. I think everyone will like it" commented the Chinese designer.

Since the designer was Chinese, he paid more attention to the contestants who would come for his show interview. Previously, 5 out of 6 contestants had passed the interview, so the remaining 4 were eligible to walk on the same carpet.

The second contestant to perform on stage was Luo Yi. She had never walked in a big fashion show before, but she had never lacked experience in a small show like this. However, he was too afraid of failure, so the path was a bit stiff.

"Luo Yi had experience, but he couldn't handle the feeling of 'do or die' for this show," Zhuo Yiyan commented.

"My first impression of this contestant was that she was very pretty, but she didn't really give me the feeling I wanted. If it wasn't for the desperation I saw in his eyes, I wouldn't have given him this chance.luck.

Mike sharp-tongued nodded. "Luo Yi was a bit disappointing because throughout the competition, he had never been able to surpass his own limits."

"Yes!" Zhuo Yiyan agreed.

After another foreign model, a third contestant, Yin Meiling, appears.

"Mike, what do you think of Yin Meiling?" Zhuo Yiyan did not have a proper word and immediately gave the question to Mike.

Mike was not worried and frankly. "In addition to having a good body, everything else is bad, especially the brain!"

"He's actually very photogenic. I decided to keep him at the show last night because even though he was wearing regular clothes, he could still do a photo shoot" the designer said.

"But today, it seems like he doesn't understand the essence of clothing very well."

The last one to take the stage was Sheng Jiaoyang. She is set to come out second last, a position that will act as a foil to the last model. Models in this position will usually be very forgotten because everyone is looking forward to seeing the grand final model.

The other three contestants were all long-haired, with the shortest up to their shoulders. Therefore, they all wore high ponytails. However, Sheng Jiaoyang's hair was too short, so stylish today decided to dye his hair black before splitting it to the side. The longer hair is combed to the more prominent part, while the shorter strands are arranged on the opposite side.

It was a very gender neutral hairstyle, but she was wearing a cheongsam dress that looked very feminine. The fabric around his chest was sewn with a special material, making it look similar to the fine veins on the leaves, and it was intertwined with light green gauze. One of her shoulders opened, revealing the curves of her back before several layers of gauze covered the skirt left behind her.

The short-haired model walked confidently on the stage, glimpses of her long thin legs occasionally appearing as a gauze skirt swayed about. The ambiguous sense of beauty, along with her elegant demeanor, made her figure extremely attractive. The dress just perfected it.

"The song is amazing! Isn't that the outfit that the final model would wear?" Mike commented in surprise.

“While he is young, the feeling he gives at all does not make him look young. Although her dress was majestic, she still looked graceful and fresh, not vulgar. She almost looks like a fairy wandering the Earth!" Zhuo Yiyan added.

Mike rubbed his chin and clicked his tongue. "Xu Jiaojiao's temperament was excellent, so wearing a dress like this made her look like a graceful young woman on the carpet, debuting into society. Having such a powerful aura at his age provided an immeasurable prospect for the future."

As they discussed it, Sheng Jiaoyang finished his journey and returned to the stage. The last model wore an exaggerated and impressive long dress with long sleeves that swayed gently as she walked.

Fashion show finished.

The top four contestants stood there, waiting for their results.

Now it's time to find out who made it to the final.

"For you to reach this far means you all have very strong potential and skills. However, this is a semi-final, and the competition needs a result.” Zhuo Yiyan's face was solemn as she looked at the contestants.

"We are ready. Teacher Zhuo, please announce the results!"

Zhuo Yiyan hesitated as she looked at the four contestants. "Luo Yi and Xiao Yang both had outstanding appearances on the red carpet pad today, but the most amazing path belonged to Xu Jiaojiao. It can even be said that throughout the National Supermodel season, she has shown the greatest improvement."

The others looked towards Xu Jiaojiao and thought back to when the National Supermodel first started airing, up until now. Xu Jiaojiao really changed a lot. She had gone from being a not-so-attractive girl, to being a shining beautiful girl that reversed everyone's impression of her, step by step.

"From your expressions, it seems you have guessed who occupies the first position of the top three." Zhuo Yiyian smiled faintly. "Right, it was Xu Jiaojiao!"

"Congratulations! Your efforts are not in vain." This time, Mike's words weren't sharp at all.

Based on their composure on the runway, the top three were unanimously decided to be Sheng Jiaoyang, Luo Yi, and Xiao Yang.

Yin Meiling was stopped in the top four.

As the others left the building, the remaining three people stared at each other, each with their own thoughts.

Later that night, Luo Yi and Xiao Yang were separated for a second interview. Meanwhile, Sheng Jiaoyang met someone who proclaimed himself as the 'manager' of a large company.

This manager was a man in his 40s with a mustache. When he saw Sheng Jiaoyang, he used an ambiguous gaze to examine her as if he was looking at a product before revealing a satisfied smile.

"Hello, Xu Jiaojiao!" The man extended a hand.

Sheng Jiaoyang's two hands were in his pockets, and he did not pull them to shake his hand.

"If you need something, just say it."

A cruel light flashed across the man's eyes but was quickly hidden by a smile. "I'm Tan Jie, gold medal manager of Supermodel Management Company. I saw you on the show online and thought you were a very good model. I know you still haven't signed a contract with any company, so I've come here in particular sincerely inviting you to join our group. "

"Not interested." Sheng Jiaoyang turned around and left.

"Ah, you-"

Bang out!

The fat man's shoulder was thrown to the ground, making him fall..Sheng Jiaoyang patted the dust that was not on his shoulders and paid no heed to the man who howled in sadness as he left the room.