"An award?" Lu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she leaned forward instinctively, her face brimming with curiosity and delight. "Really, sis? What award? Tell me!"
Seeing how interested Lu Xiaoxiao was, Yu Sangning's smile deepened, revealing a pride she tried but failed to contain.
She set down her teacup and said in a gentle but clear voice, "It's an international competition for emerging jewelry designers, the Aurora International Rising Star Jewelry Design Awards. It may not compare to those prestigious awards with long histories, but within the industry, especially for independent designers and emerging brands, it carries considerable weight and has a forward-looking focus. It really helps with building a reputation and gaining recognition and access to resources."
She paused, her voice filled with sincere gratitude. "Most importantly, the eligibility screening is very strict. You usually need a recommendation from an industry veteran or an organization. If Mr. Luna Devereaux hadn't personally written me a recommendation letter, it would have been very difficult for me to qualify as Sang Yu, a designer who's practically starting from scratch."
"The piece I submitted was a sapphire and diamond set called Daybreak. I took inspiration from the Tears of the Starry Sea design sketches my mother left behind and redesigned them, incorporating some new ideas of my own." Yu Sangning's gaze grew focused. Whenever she spoke about her designs, she naturally radiated confidence. "The judges described it as... 'a fusion of craftsmanship and artistry that honors a classic while infusing it with a vibrant modern spirit.' I was really fortunate to win the Most Commercial Potential Award."
"Wow! Daybreak! What a beautiful name! The Most Commercial Potential Award! That's amazing!" Lu Xiaoxiao applauded sincerely, her eyes sparkling. "You're incredible, sis! I knew your designs would make it! Tears of the Starry Sea was