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The annual animation awards ceremony in China was a star-studded affair.

As the most prestigious animation event in China, tonight's ceremony brought together almost all the top companies and producers in the industry.

Backstage, in a secluded corner.

Wang Hao sat alone on the cold chair, completely out of place with the lively atmosphere around him.

He was wearing an expensive bespoke suit, but his tie was crooked, his hair was a bit messy, and he stared blankly at the ground.

Just a few months ago, he was full of vigor, a top producer at Tencent Animation, enjoying everyone's admiration and respect, and promoting his infallible theory that data is king.

Now, he has become a laughing stock in the entire industry.

His lavishly produced "Sword Immortal Romance" was utterly crushed by Clannad's historically high-quality animation due to its hollow content and artificial emotions.

His once-proud creative philosophy now sounds like a series of resounding slaps across his face.

On the internet, some people have been criticizing the male protagonist in the TV series "Sword and Fairy Romance" for his empty gift-giving and sweet talk.

The video was edited together with a clip of Tomoya Okazaki's simple marriage proposal and his desperate run through the snow, creating a comparison video.

The video's viewership even surpassed that of the Sword and Fairy Romance animation itself.

Wang Hao numbly scrolled through his phone, looking at the glaring comments, a smile that was more like a grimace tugging at the corners of his mouth.

He lost.

We lost utterly and completely; we lost so badly that we have nothing to say.

"Next, we will present a special award."

On stage, the host's voice came through the speakers, interrupting Wang Hao's thoughts.

"This award was added by the organizing committee at the last minute. It's because there's a work that has transcended the realm of animation, bringing real and profound positive impact to our society."

On the large screen, the images changed.

A couple embraces after tearing up their divorce papers in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

In hospitals, the number of organ donation volunteers has surged due to the inspiration from animation.

A young person who, late at night, dials the phone with their family and says "I love you" for the first time.

Scenes of reality, accompanied by the heartwarming melody of the Tuanzi Family, resonated throughout the venue.

Everyone knows that the winner of this award is already a foregone conclusion.

"The winner of the Annual Special Social Contribution Award is Clannad! Let's give a warm round of applause to Mr. Su Bai, the representative of Healing Animation Company!"

Thunderous applause erupted from the front of the stage.

Wang Hao looked up at the young man in the simple white shirt, who calmly walked onto the stage that should have been his.

Under the spotlight, that figure was so dazzling that it was impossible to look directly at it.

"Next, let's reveal the most important award of the year!"

"Winner of the Dragon Kingdom Annual Animation Golden Dragon Award. Nominees for Best Animation of the Year include..."

On the big screen, several animated promotional videos began to play in a loop.

When the gorgeous yet empty scenes of Sword Immortal Romance appeared.

A polite but awkward round of applause erupted from the audience, interspersed with a few barely suppressed chuckles.

Wang Hao's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

And when Clannad's familiar cherry blossom slope and Nagisa's smiling face appeared.

The entire audience spontaneously stood up, and the applause was like a tsunami, lasting for a long time.

The result no longer needs to be announced.

"Clannad is the best animated film of the year!"

Su Bai walked onto the stage again and accepted the Golden Dragon Cup, symbolizing the highest honor in the industry, from the award presenter.

He stood at the podium, holding the Social Contribution Award medal in one hand and the Golden Dragon Trophy in the other.

The entire venue fell silent instantly.

Everyone wanted to hear what this man, who single-handedly revolutionized the entire industry, would have to say.

Su Bai looked at the pairs of eyes below the stage, his gaze calm and serene.

"Thanks."

He spoke, and his voice carried throughout the venue through the microphone.

"In the early stages of making this animation, I heard a lot of opinions."

Some say that audiences are stupid; they only need simple pleasure and excitement.

Some people say that animation is just a child's toy, and that adults who watch animation are childish.

"Some people say that all my previous works were just using the gimmick of healing to attract attention."

Backstage, Wang Hao's body suddenly trembled. These words were almost a verbatim repetition of what he had said before.

"But I want to say..."

Su Bai paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, finally seeming to penetrate the wall and land on the dejected figure backstage.

"Animation has never been just entertainment. It is a medium, a vehicle."

"It can carry wildly imaginative fantasies, and it can also carry the heaviest realities."

"It can make people laugh, it can make people cry, and it can also make people think, feel, and embrace our real lives after laughter and tears."

Su Bai raised the trophy in his hand, facing the camera and the world, and uttered that concluding remark.

"Animation is more than just entertainment."

"It can also be a poem that carries life."

......

"The poems that carry life."

Backstage, Wang Hao repeatedly pondered those words, and the last trace of struggle and resentment in his eyes finally extinguished, turning into a gray expanse.

He finally understood where he had gone wrong.

He studies data, the weaknesses of human nature, and how to stimulate the audience's desire for pleasure in the cheapest way.

Su Bai, on the other hand, has been studying life itself from the very beginning.

He looked at the figure on the stage surrounded by countless flashes of light and took out his phone.

His fingers, with unprecedented calm, typed a line of text on the screen.

[Mr. Ma, I'm sorry, my ideas can no longer create value for the company. I'm resigning from my position as producer at Tencent Animation. Best regards. Wang Hao]

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After doing all this, Wang Hao let out a long sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

He stood up, took one last look at the dazzling stage, and then turned away.

He took off his suit jacket, casually draped it over his shoulders, and walked into the shadows backstage without looking back.

.......

The awards ceremony has ended.

Su Bai found a quiet corner in the lounge.

Shen Qingyue and her colleagues were chatting excitedly with the people who had come to offer their congratulations not far away.

He declined all interviews and invitations to celebratory banquets, and simply looked out the window quietly.

He opened the system interface that only he could see.

On the interface, a line of golden text is quietly floating.

The right to define a miracle has been activated.

He recalled the various positive restoration events triggered by Clannad.

A genuine, heartfelt smile of relief finally appeared on his face.

The world has truly begun to change for the better because of his work.

He defined a new era where animation is no longer looked down upon, and animation can carry everything.

The curtain has already been raised.