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"Instead of having such thoughts, you might as well try to stay here—what's the point of doing so many things that are like making your last arrangements? When you get back... apologize to everyone properly, my Director Delta."

640. As expected, he still dotes on Alicia.

He really needs to apologize properly.

"Everyone! I've caused you a lot of trouble and worry these past few days due to my personal reasons... I'm sorry!"

Inside the office, the young production staff stared wide-eyed at Delta, who was bowing and apologizing. After all… this was Director Delta, after all.

Susana quickly stood up and said, "Director! It's alright! We all...understand!"

understand?

Delta straightened up and looked at Xu Qi with a puzzled expression—Did you tell them?

Xu Qi shrugged – No?

“It was Supervisor Bronya! She told us, ‘Director, you’ve been having some family difficulties lately, so you urgently need money!’ We… understand.”

Everyone's gaze was sincere; after all... who can live a life without any difficulties?

One day you will understand that even the strongest person can be defeated by life.

"No... but please don't forgive me!"

Everyone was stunned. They looked at Bronya with confusion, even Ellie and Rita were puzzled – why did she say that?

Delta clenched his fists and lowered his head as he spoke.

"This is entirely because of my own reasons..."

It was my pride that led to this situation—if only I had asked Xu Qi for help sooner! None of this would have happened…

"I... I really gave up on staying in ET! I gave up on staying to create Alahato! So this is my request..."

I want to ask everyone to give me another chance! Let me be the production manager for Alahatto Seed, so that I can... continue to work with you all to make this animation the best it can be!

Delta bent down once again.

"please!"

……

From any perspective, Delta is truly... outstanding.

Susana stood up abruptly and said bluntly, "I don't agree with anyone being appointed as the production director of Seed Studio, except for Director Delta!"

Although the director is strict and pushes us a lot,... as long as Delta is there, we feel reassured! Reassured that nothing will go wrong!

“Susana is right! Director, we wouldn’t accept anyone else sitting in that position except you!”

"You have always been our production manager!"

If a person's evaluation is one-sided and subjective.

So what do people think?

What's the overall evaluation from everyone in the studio?

Xu Qi didn't want to draw any conclusions, but he was certain that at this moment, Delta's abilities had been recognized by everyone at Seed Studio.

Even the original art team, 3D team, coloring team, and in-between artists from next door came over to join the discussion.

"Exactly! I can't concentrate on drawing if I can't hear Delta yelling at me."

"Huh!?" As if a switch had been flipped, Delta immediately glared fiercely at the animator. "Then hurry up and draw it for me!?"

"Hahahaha!"

The crowd burst into laughter.

He got into work mode so quickly—that just goes to show… this guy is a natural-born manager, a natural-born production director.

Ai Li stood behind the crowd. Before she knew it, Xu Qi walked over and came to her side.

"Aren't you moved by this scene?"

"Ok!"

Little Ellie nodded frantically, even sniffling – had she already cried?

"So... do you feel the urge to record her story?"

"Uh-huh!"

After Ellie nodded, she suddenly paused. She turned to look at Xu Qi and found that he was also smiling and looking at her.

"You started from the beginning..."

“I didn’t know this would happen. I just felt that Delta had a moving drive, and you, Alicia, would definitely be able to feel it too.”

This is what I want you to do—go to work, experience life, feel the weight of this world, everything it brings you, and record it.

It can be text, it can be an image, it can be any form.

Ultimately, these things will be imprinted on your soul when you want to write, when you want to create something.

These things will then emerge.

Then it supports you, allowing you to write the world you want to depict in your heart.

These are the things I truly want to bring you.

……

Rita, who was also standing nearby, heard Xu Qi's words and smiled.

Xu Qi's personal charm lies in the fact that you can always feel through him what it means to be yourself and what it means to live the life you want to live.

Alicia quietly took Xu Qi's large hand.

"Then you... must stay with me until the very end, stay with me to witness the completion of this book."

"of course."

Xu Qi grabbed Ai Li's hand in return.

"I will stay with you forever, even until the end of my life."

Rita tilted her head and looked at the two people beside her—no matter what, this was just too sweet!

Before Rita could think any further, she found that Xu Qi was also holding her hand.

There's no need to spread the love around at this time... I'm not jealous, really.

The two girls, one on each side, gently hugged Xu Qi's arms. Amidst the lively atmosphere, they remained quiet like bystanders, their faces beaming with smiles.

······

Delta has returned, and the previous rumors about Delta joining TX have gradually faded away.

It's obvious that Xu Qi's uncle knew something.

So, just one day later, he arrived with his HR team and a pack of "hounds," looking very aggressive.

And this time...

They finally got their wish and met Supervisor Xu Qi in the conference room.

In this spacious conference room, there was only Xu Qi, while on TX's side, apart from his uncle, there were a total of eight people!

1 against 9...

But when they saw the other party leisurely occupying a whole row of seats and drinking tea, the "hounds" representing the TX Group opposite them felt...

It's the other party's aura that's stronger.

Xu Houde, his face grim, stared intently at Xu Qi and said, "Manager Xu, you have quite the skills. You easily thwarted our plan."

"Is there?"

Xu Houde frowned—had he changed his mind? Was he planning to put in a good word for him?

"Oh, don't get me wrong, I didn't mean it wasn't easy, but rather—do you really have a plan?"

"boom!"

One of them immediately stood up, unable to contain his anger, and said, "Hey, you surnamed Xu! Don't be so arrogant!"

Xu Qi smiled and pointed to the man in the middle of them, saying, "Your HR manager, he's also surnamed Xu, right? Uncle?"

"..."

Xu Houde took a deep breath.

"When we're at a disadvantage, we don't meet. Now that we have an advantage, you start showing us your attitude. Xu Qi... you're quite disgusting."

"Thank you." Xu Qi said nonchalantly, "To be so direct in saying that your nephew is disgusting, you, as an elder, have quite a magnanimous heart."

Both of them knew that the negotiations had already ended before their arrival.

"We will collect the penalty for breach of contract in full."

"Of course." Xu Qi spread his hands. "Please feel free to do as you please, but I also want to give you a little reminder, so that you won't make the same stupid mistakes next time."

Xu Qi slowly stood up, his hands resting on the conference table as he leaned forward.

All the Tencent employees across from them instinctively sat up straight, feeling like they were being pricked by thorns!

"If you dare poach my people again, I'll make sure you're no longer called 'Hounds,' but 'Dead Dogs'... Show them out!"

641. I'm starting to feel sorry for Durandal.

Delta's stable presence at Seed Studios was undoubtedly a shot in the arm, fueling everyone's enthusiasm for work, because it wasn't just about Delta.

As everyone can see, this is the attitude that Xu Qi, as the head of the studio, displays.

You can also feel the support the company provides.

Faced with Tencent's attempts to poach his employees, Xu Qi's attitude became increasingly firm, which made his subordinates feel very secure.

He is genuinely protecting his employees, not just paying lip service.

And so, amidst this intensive preparation, April finally arrived, and the first episode of Seed... will soon be released on all platforms.

"Hey! Everyone head downstairs to the multi-purpose hall tonight, there'll be food, drinks, and games! At 7 PM sharp, the first episode of Alahat Seed will be available on all platforms!"

"Oh!!"

When Delta shared the news with the studio members, everyone was excited.

"But the work still has to be done."

"well!?"

"Just one day off, Director Delta~"

"Today is the premiere!"

Delta raised her eyes.

"Give out red envelopes at the premiere."

……

Delta didn't need to say anything more; everyone instantly returned to their posts and got to work—byd! Money's on! What the hell are you talking about?

"Hello? You've sent it to all the TV stations, right... If you're speeding, just get a ticket and ask the company to reimburse you later. Just don't exceed the limit by too much."

"I have to go now, my phone is ringing, I'll talk to you later."

After hanging up the cell phone call, Xu Qi answered the landline on his desk.

"Hello?...The online platforms have already been notified, right? Yes, I saw it. Now, when you open Bilibili, you see Alahato's dynamic promotional poster."

The entire industry must be watching us now... to see if this once-fallen IP has any chance of being revived.

Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work. Um... goodbye.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Qi let out a long sigh.