"Professor James is here!"
When someone said this, Jane withdrew her gaze and looked towards Professor James's direction.
"Professor!" Jane's attitude was respectful.
He nodded slightly, but he walked past her and stood right in front of Penelope. "Ms. Reed!"
Penelope was flattered and hastily greeted, "Professor James!"
He chuckled. "Today is a private banquet, no need to be formal."
The crowd clearly felt Professor James's different attitude towards Penelope. Behind him, Jane hurriedly walked up to him. "Professor, this is the person you mentioned to me before, right?"
After saying that, Jane took the initiative to extend her hand toward Penelope. "Hello, I'm Jane Yates, a student of Professor James!"
Seeing this, Professor James also said, "Jane is my favorite student. She is very talented in design. I hope you two can learn from each other in the future."
Penelope extended her hand and shook it back. "Hello, I’m Penelope Reed."
The two of them sort of said hello.
“I actually invited you all today for a big event that will happen in Seattle!" Professor James said after he greeted the crowd as they gathered together. As soon as his words fell, someone else mentioned it.
"Is it about Seattle's fashion show next month?"
Professor James nodded. "Those of you here are all famous designers in Seattle's clothing design industry. I think all of you can contribute to the fashion show this time."
Some people were already excited to hear this.
They could not help but whisper to each other.
"This is going to be the first fashion show in Seattle. The outside world is paying a lot of attention. If we can come up with good designs, we will definitely become famous quickly."
"The previous fashion shows were held in foreign countries. This year is the first time it was chosen to be held in Seattle. I am quite proud of it. This is undoubtedly an honor and an opportunity for us!"
"Professor..." Jane was the first to speak out. "I think I can give it a try!"
Hearing this, Professor James gave a light hmmm, but did not directly agree.
Jane pursed her lips, somewhat unconvinced.
She had been following Professor James to learn design for five years! She had also designed some good works, big and small, and she thought that her ability to be the main designer was enough.
But Professor James did not give her this opportunity.
"Ms. Reed, do you have any ideas?" Professor James threw the question to Penelope, and everyone's gazes instantly turned towards her.
There was incomprehension, surprise, and a hint of envy!
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