When saying this, Ning Anmiao's expression brightened slightly. It was obvious that she had already made up her mind: "By then, I want to have a good talk with my dad."
Three years ago, Ning Anmiao was still young and her mind was not mature enough. Three years later, after going through hardships, she had become more steady and calm.
The impulsiveness of the past had long since turned into calmness.
Even if Ning Zhijing didn't allow her to return to the Ning family, at least she should be able to say all the things she wanted to say to her father and leave no regrets.
"Well, that's good." Lu Yan gave an objective evaluation. "The list of this award has already been announced. You truly deserve the title of 'National Best Designer'."
Ning Anmiao rarely showed a calm smile. "Thank you. I also think I deserve it."
She had been working towards this award for so many years. Only she knew the sweat and effort behind it.
Winning the National Best Designer Award, she didn't think there was any need to be modest.
Lu Yan looked at the high - spirited Ning Anmiao. He leaned back on the chair and his gaze fell on her face.
"What's wrong?" Ning Anmiao noticed his gaze and asked.
Lu Yan coughed lightly and said in a calm tone, "Since it's such an important award, don't you feel it's a pity that you couldn't receive it in person at the award ceremony?"
Ning Anmiao pursed her lips and said softly, "It's false to say I don't feel pity, but there's nothing I can do."
Now that they had swapped bodies, Lu Yan had to temporarily replace her and attend the award ceremony as "Ning Anmiao".
Lu Yan's hand that was about to move suddenly stopped.
"Anyway, the trophy will be brought back. It's the same to touch it at home later."
Ning Anmiao had already found a way to comfort herself. "It's just a formality. There's no need to care too much."
Anyone could clearly hear the forcedness in her words.
"Really?" Lu Yan changed the topic. The corner of his lips curled up slightly, with a half - smile. "Then the designer evening dress at the door. Did you choose it at the last minute?"
It turned out that while Ning Anmiao was cooking, Lu Yan noticed the handbag on the tea table and took a look inside.
Besides a very design - sense evening dress, there was also an exquisite card.
[Dear Miaomiao: Congratulations in advance on winning the long - awaited Best Design Award! This is the evening dress you designed for the award ceremony a few years ago. I've taken the design drawing to the factory and had it made for you. I hope you can wear your own design and beautifully receive your honor!]
The signature on the envelope was "Yan".
Lu Yan guessed that it should be the designer friend Ning Anmiao had met online before.
It didn't matter who this person was. What was important was that this evening dress was designed by Ning Anmiao a long time ago, specifically for the occasion when she won the gold award.
It showed how much she cared about this award.
Ning Anmiao's face froze. Her expression showed a bit of embarrassment at being exposed, and then a touch of loneliness gradually emerged.
"Is it strange?" Ning Anmiao seemed to be talking to herself. "I don't like being noticed by too many people, but I also want to be recognized by everyone."
In her work and behavior, she inherited the family motto of the Ning family and had always been low - key. But in the field she loved, she was eager to be recognized and liked.
So she designed this set of evening dresses specifically for the award - receiving occasion, and had always been working hard to become the top - notch designer and the focus of everyone's attention.
She thought she was contradictory.
"Not strange." Lu Yan shook his head. "It's human nature to want one's efforts to be recognized and accepted."
"Moreover, you've never changed your original intention and won't be affected by other external factors. So you're right."
Lu Yan could see more clearly than Ning Anmiao. "Moreover, what you care about is not the pursuit of everyone, but understanding and appreciation."
Ning Anmiao seemed to be suddenly enlightened, and the previous confusion was resolved.
Yes, all along, what she wanted was not to be envied, but to be appreciated.
"On the day of the award ceremony, you can also go on stage." Lu Yan looked at her quietly and said slowly. "This is your award. You should receive it in person."
"Me?" Ning Anmiao pointed to herself, looking a bit surprised. "I'm now..."
"Yes, you're now 'Lu Yan'." Lu Yan nodded. "But it doesn't prevent you from appearing on stage."
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On the day of the award ceremony.
After all, this was a once - every - six - year award ceremony, so the industry attached great importance to it. Not only were excellent and outstanding designers in the industry invited, but also several business tycoons were routinely invited.
Lin Chuluo, Lu Yan and others were on the list. Jiang Zhou, the organizer of the award ceremony, naturally had to attend as well.
It was not surprising for others to appear. What was surprising was that the president of Xinghe Capital, who never liked to attend activities, would actually attend this ceremony.
While many people were whispering about it, they also guessed the reason.
Previously, Lu Yan and Ning Anmiao had a secret marriage. Now that they had announced their marital status, it was reasonable for Lu Yan, as her husband, to attend his wife's award ceremony.
Even so, many people were still quite surprised.
After all, a person like Lu Yan didn't seem like someone who would attend an activity he was not interested in just to give his wife face.
Out of curiosity, many people came to attend. As a result, there were a large number of people at this award ceremony. Although it was the largest exhibition hall in Jiangcheng, it was suddenly overcrowded.
Backstage of the screen, Lu Yan frowned slightly as he looked at the large crowd below.
He didn't like crowded places.
Looking down slightly, he saw "Lu Yan" sitting in the front - row VIP seats. The frown on his face gradually relaxed, and his annoyance slowly turned into calmness.
He came for Miaomiao.
Thinking like this, this noisy and chaotic place didn't seem so annoying anymore.
As long as his Miaomiao was there, he could completely ignore everyone else.
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Those who won awards also included Jiang Qiwei.
The last time she was in trouble for plagiarism in Xinghe Capital, but since it wasn't made public, she wasn't affected. She was still a popular beauty designer in the industry.
This time, she won the "Most Popular Designer" award, only second to Ning Anmiao.
Even so, Jiang Qiwei was still grinding her teeth in hatred.
The jury members were smiling and shaking her hand, full of praise. "Miss Jiang is really a talented woman in the design field. It's really remarkable that you've achieved so much at such a young age."
Remarkable? If she was so remarkable, why did they only give her an award second to Ning Anmiao?
"Now in the design circle, your ability is only second to Miss Ning. You're really amazing."
Hearing this, a flash of contempt crossed her eyes. She casually replied to the jury chairman, "Thank you. I'll continue to work hard. Thank you for your appreciation and favor."