Chapter 703: Chapter 302: She Won the Championship, So She Must Be Rewarded... (Bonus Chapter)
So Zhang Jingdong instinctively paid attention to her name.
Shen Junying.
The name is alright too!
After she finished walking, Zhang Jingdong couldn’t help but worry about Su Man once again.
Because of Shen Junying’s performance just now, Zhang Jingdong felt she could score at least 98 points or more. If Su Man made any obvious mistakes, the final champion might be uncertain.
But as soon as Su Man appeared on stage, all of Zhang Jingdong’s worries instantly vanished!
She approached gracefully in a blue evening gown.
Confident, composed, elegant, with a touch of playfulness, like a mermaid gliding from the sea.
Some people seem born to rule the stage; no matter how excellent the other contestants are, when she steps on, she instantly captures the entire audience’s attention, and everyone is deeply captivated by her charm.
And Su Man is undoubtedly such a person.
When she reached the end of the T stage, she slightly adjusted her dress and posed naturally, prompting the audience to erupt in the most enthusiastic applause and cheers since the event started.
Amidst everyone’s warm acclaim, Su Man once again gazed intently at a certain man.
At this moment, Zhang Jingdong couldn’t help himself and kissed the back of his hand, then blew her a kiss.
Su Man instantly smiled brightly, then walked back with even more confidence and joy.
The people in the front rows immediately confirmed that Zhang Jingdong’s relationship with Su Man was definitely not ordinary, and recalling his intimate interaction with the beautiful woman next to him earlier, many were instantly taken aback!
Damn, this guy is too damn awesome, managing to entangle with two beautiful women like this at the same time!
In his past life, he must have saved the entire Milky Way!
Soon all the contestants finished, and the judges first announced the scores for this round; Su Man scored 98.9, Shen Junying 98.6.
They then announced the total scores for all four rounds; Su Man 392.7, Shen Junying 391.2.
At this point, the chairman of this competition stepped onto the stage and publicly announced that the overall winner of the Silk Road Model Competition was Su Man, the runner-up was Shen Junying, along with the rankings of eight other contestants.
Then, the stage was instantly covered in flowers, and the audience exploded with overwhelming applause and cheers once again.
Watching the radiant Su Man on stage, Zhang Jingdong couldn’t help but feel a rush of emotions, reflecting deeply.
He couldn’t help but recall the somewhat dispirited, helpless Su Man working part-time at the gym, and in just a few months, she had become the darling of the stage.
Seeing the genuine smile on her face now, he once again felt a profound sense of accomplishment.
Beside him, An Lu was even more excited, cheering wildly, clapping furiously, and even shedding tears, showing her genuine happiness for her best friend’s success.
On stage, Su Man once again looked towards Zhang Jingdong and the others, continuously waving the flowers in her hand at them, finally unable to hold back her tears of joy.
Soon after, a grand award ceremony was held on site. Su Man not only received a certificate but also donned the crown symbolizing the championship.
At that moment, her aura grew even stronger, akin to a true queen!
Seeing this scene, a fire suddenly ignited in Zhang Jingdong’s heart.
After the award ceremony ended, all the contestants returned backstage, and the crowd began to disperse.
Then suddenly Zhang Jingdong’s phone rang.
He took a look; it was a message from Su Man saying: I have to go to the Grand Hyatt Hotel with everyone later for a cocktail party organized by the sponsors. You and An An should come along too; I don’t feel at ease without you.
Zhang Jingdong replied: Okay.
An Lu then asked: "Is it Manman?"
Zhang Jingdong nodded: "Yes."
"What did she say?"
"She said she’s going to the sponsors’ cocktail party soon and wants the two of us to accompany her."
An Lu immediately jumped in excitement: "Great, and it’s an opportunity to see the big scene too."
"Big scene?" Zhang Jingdong smirked, "Okay, since you want to see the big scene, let’s go experience it together."
The two then left the convention center and went straight to the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
After getting out of the car, Zhang Jingdong casually said: "It’s still early; shall we go upstairs and rest for a bit?"
An Lu instantly understood, then said eagerly: "Sure!"
So the two went to the front desk, got a room, and rode the elevator upstairs.
Using the room card, they opened the door, went inside, and closed the door.
Zhang Jingdong pinned An Lu against the door and gave her a passionate and lasting kiss.
Earlier at the venue, the radiant Su Man had ignited Zhang Jingdong’s heartfire.
And An Lu hadn’t attended Zhang Jingdong’s sessions for almost a week; her heartfire was no less than his.
So when these two fires met, they sparked a huge flame.
Zhang Jingdong started in the bathroom in front of the mirror, explaining the effect of light refraction to An Lu.
Then they went to the balcony and reenacted a classic scene similar to Jack and Rose at the bow of the Titanic.
Finally, in the bedroom, Zhang Jingdong told An Lu a mythological story about Guanyin.
The three sessions ended, and it was almost 7 PM; the outside was already pitch black.
At this moment, An Lu was like a lotus that had endured half a month’s heat, now vividly beautiful after a heavy rain, full of springtime hues.
Zhang Jingdong admired her shapely figure for a while, then said: "Alright, tidy up; it’s time for the cocktail party!"
An Lu obediently nodded: "Okay!"
The two then tidied up, left the room, and took the elevator to the 5th floor banquet hall.
Just as they were about to enter, someone suddenly came over and stopped them.
"Excuse me, do you have an invitation?"
Zhang Jingdong had forgotten about this, so he immediately took out his phone, intending to call Chen Hui.
But just then, a voice suddenly called from behind: "Boss, are you here too..."
Zhang Jingdong instinctively turned to look and it was actually Liu Zongheng.
Alongside him were two men and one woman.
Zhang Jingdong was first taken aback, then instantly recalled Liu Zongheng’s nature; in Jiangdu, such occasions with many beautiful women would surely include him.
Then he smiled: "Yes, just joining the fun... Do you have an invitation?"
Liu Zongheng instantly understood, then said: "Please wait a moment!"
He walked forward and said to the person who had stopped Zhang Jingdong and the others: "Bro, remember, he’s my boss. In the future, he can come and go here as he pleases, understood?"
The person was instantly shocked: "Mr. Liu, I... I’m sorry, I understand now!"
"Zong Heng, it’s okay if they didn’t know, let’s go in."
Liu Zongheng knew Zhang Jingdong’s temper, so he did not blame the other person further.
And the group went inside the banquet hall together.