Chapter 2146: Plagiarism

“May I ask, President Pei, the person you’re promoting is a habitual plagiarist. How do you have the confidence to bring them into the spotlight without being exposed?”

Pei Dongshi raised an eyebrow.

He recognized the person.

It was Rose.

And it wasn’t just because of the recent online drama that he remembered Rose. Long before that, during the time when Rose wasn’t even slightly famous, she was already plagiarizing Sweetheart, mimicking her style. At that time, Pei Dongshi had already known but had asked Nan Jiaojiao if they should take action against her before she became more prominent.

He had seen Rose’s works, and aside from her style, she indeed had some talent and design skills. If she was willing to work steadily and develop her own style, it was only a matter of time before she became famous. But she chose to be impatient at a young age, opting for a shortcut by feeding off others to rise quickly.

It seemed that Sweetheart had a profound influence on her, permeating her entire career. He had thought that once she became famous, she would slowly rid herself of the plagiarism circle, but she couldn’t. Anyone knowledgeable could always spot traces of Sweetheart in her works.

Truly loved deeply.

However, Nan Jiaojiao didn’t care. Many people imitated her, and one more wouldn’t make a difference. Moreover, she wasn’t some founding master—who says that only she could use that style? Wouldn’t that be too domineering? There was no need to suppress it; she wasn’t seeking a good reputation nor interested in attracting trouble for herself by being labeled as a tyrant in the industry.

That’s why Pei Dongshi decided to let Rose go at the time.

He never expected that one day, this little fish that slipped through the net would dance right up to him.

Pei Dongshi not only recognized her but also recognized the group entering behind her— representatives from Ni and several renowned designers both domestically and internationally.

Each and every one of them had a significant background.

“These friends of mine, I brought them here to prevent President Pei from saying I’m bullying a newcomer, to help judge the situation. I’m here to clarify one thing—”

Rose’s gaze shifted from Pei Dongshi to Nan Jiaojiao, who was still seated. Her eyes narrowed slightly, her chin lifted, with a hint of arrogance and disdain in her expression.

“Why did my personally designed work inexplicably become your protégé’s piece?”

Rose spat out each word, her voice firm, “You’re called Nan Jiaojiao, right?”

Nan Jiaojiao didn’t even turn her head.

“Great, you’re acknowledging it?”

Rose sneered and redirected her focus to Pei Dongshi, “Then I’d like an explanation from President Pei.”

Pei Dongshi calmly asked, “What kind of explanation do you want?”

“It’s simple. E.Y should publicly admit their mistake and the entire industry should blacklist Nan Jiaojiao. As for your show and all subsequent profits, they should all compensate Ni.”

Pei Dongshi raised an eyebrow, “Compensate, how so?”

“The jewelry I collaborated on with Ni, which was launched, shares the same theme as their new fragrance. Coincidentally, E.Y’s new product is also in the New National Style, and the show is on the same floor as ours. I was naive before, thinking it was a coincidence that President Pei always announced on social media half an hour before me. But now it looks premeditated. I don’t know where you got my design from and used it on a newcomer with such a grand display. Do you think you can promote a plagiarist? What about the hard work from me and Ni? Should it just be trashed?”

Pei Dongshi chuckled internally, truly risen to the top.

Born from plagiarism, daring to accuse others of it.