Chapter 748

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Every page of the illustration was the result of his careful creation, and he hoped to leave a deep impression on the judges and readers.

Meanwhile, Liu Yiyi was also constantly encouraging Fang Yang.

She said full of expectations on the phone: "Fang Yang, you are one of the manga artists I value most. This competition is a new starting point for you; show your talent! I believe you can achieve ideal results."

Fang Yang felt Liu Yiyi's full expectations for him.

"Thank you for your support all along, Boss Liu. I will go all out and not let you down."

Saturday finally arrived; this was an important day for Fang Yang to participate in the manga competition.

He wore a suit and entered the venue hand in hand with Liu Yiyi.

Li Zhou followed closely behind them, holding a camera to capture this special moment.

Fang Yang looked very handsome in a suit, which was specially chosen to increase his image.

He paid attention to details, matched it with an exquisite tie, and combed his hair neatly.

People couldn't help but praise his attire.

Walking into the venue, Fang Yang saw that the hall was crowded with manga enthusiasts and media personnel.

Various posters and colorful flags decorated the walls, adding an atmosphere of youthful vitality to the entire venue.

People wearing various costumes and in high spirits gathered together, talking about topics they loved about manga.

Liu Yiyi nodded approvingly when she saw Fang Yang dressed like this, indicating that she was very satisfied.

She knew that appearance was also very important for an artist. "Fang Yang, relax before the competition, and then invest in it with the best state."

Fang Yang nodded with a smile, feeling Liu Yiyi's encouragement.

His gaze swept across the surrounding crowd, gradually finding a stage waiting for them.

Dozens of judge seats were arranged on the stage, and these judges were all top figures in the manga world.

Li Zhou followed closely behind Fang Yang, holding a camera to capture Fang Yang moving through the crowd.

He felt that Fang Yang really had a star temperament, radiating confidence both in appearance and inside.

Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi found their seats in the audience. After sitting down, Liu Yiyi looked at Fang Yang with a beaming smile, indicating that she believed his manga technique would definitely win the championship.

Fang Yang was also very confident; he knew he had prepared for a long time, and every detail was very perfect.

The competition was about to begin, and the venue gradually quieted down.

Everyone held their breath waiting for the start of the competition.

The judges on the stage were already in place, while Fang Yang sat in the audience feeling a bit nervous but expectant.

He felt the tense atmosphere coming from around him, and his eyes couldn't help but stare at the stage.

As the tense atmosphere in the audience reached its peak, a middle-aged man walked onto the stage with confident steps.

He was the host of this competition, his voice loud and powerful, giving people a professional feeling.

Fang Yang looked at the host nervously, praying secretly in his heart.

He knew that the explanation of the selected works was about to begin.

"Next, we are honored to invite several judges to interpret the selected works for everyone. First is the famous manga artist Li Xueyue, please give a warm round of applause!" the host introduced the first judge excitedly.

Li Xueyue stood up and smiled and nodded to the audience on the stage.

She showed a calmness completely opposite to Fang Yang.

"First, let's look at the work *Summer Love* by contestant Liu Lulu," the host said with a smile, projecting the manga on the screen onto the big screen.

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Fang Yang looked at Liu Yiyi, and the two exchanged a worried look.

They tacitly knew that things might have changed, but they couldn't make any reaction.

"Contestant Liu Lulu's work shows a warm summer story with fresh and natural colors and delicate lines. Every page is full of youth and vitality, making people feel the sweetness of love," the host explained with a pleasant and moving voice.

Next, the host began to explain other selected works, and every work received a careful and detailed introduction.

Fang Yang looked at his own manga that just flashed briefly on the big screen and couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

Fang Yang's heart sank slightly; he didn't hear a similar detailed introduction for his work.

He began to worry whether his previous confidence in creation was too optimistic.

Li Zhou patted Fang Yang lightly and said: "Don't worry, maybe the host just briefly introduced your work."

Fang Yang nodded with a wry smile, but his heart still couldn't calm down.

He knew very well that the competition was a critical moment, and any subtle difference could directly affect the result.

As the explanation of each work ended, Fang Yang's uneasy mood deepened.

He became increasingly convinced that his manga had not received the attention it deserved.

Sure enough, when the host finally announced the champion manga, it was actually the romance manga *The Me of Tomorrow Will Also Like You* from Penguin Manga. The netizens were stunned; they didn't even know this manga.

Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi were stunned when they heard this result.

Their manga didn't win the championship, which was completely beyond their expectations.

Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi looked at each other, surprise revealed in their eyes.

They couldn't accept this result because they thought their work should have a better performance compared to other selected works.

Sounds of disappointment and confusion also rang out in the audience, and many netizens didn't know this winning work either.

Seeing the change in the mood of the audience, the host hurriedly explained: "Winning the championship is not just the judges' evaluation of the work, but also includes comprehensive factors such as market potential, commercial value, and voting results. Please understand."

Although the host explained the reason, the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.

Both Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi's hearts were full of frustration.

Liu Yiyi understood that this was Penguin Manga making trouble; the organizer of this competition was the Penguin company.

A wry smile appeared on her face, and she couldn't help but sigh at the shameless behavior of the Penguin company.

She knew that the fairness of this competition had been broken, but she was powerless to change it.

Other contestants also looked at each other, knowing that this result had been manipulated.

They looked at Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi with some sympathy and indignation, but at the same time, they felt helpless.

Fang Yang's face didn't change, but his heart was full of anger.

He clenched his teeth tightly, and a flash of anger flashed in his eyes.

He knew that he and Liu Yiyi had put in a lot of effort and created a brilliant work, but it was strangled by such a conspiracy.

"We didn't do anything wrong," Fang Yang suppressed the anger in his heart and said to Liu Yiyi, "We should show our real strength to more people."

At this time, the introduction and promotional video of the winning manga were playing on the screen.

Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi looked at the screen, their hearts full of disappointment, but they were not discouraged.

"We can walk our own path," Fang Yang encouraged, "No need to rely on such a competition."

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Liu Yiyi nodded in agreement: "Yeah, we have to believe in our own strength."

On the internet, netizens also expressed one after another what kind of trash manga could win the championship, and this matter immediately started arguing on Weibo.

Social media was filled with angry comments.

In the comment section, Fang Yang's fans posted long articles one after another to defend their idol.

They defended Fang Yang, claiming that their work was the truly excellent one.

At the same time, other manga fans also joined the debate. Some accused the Penguin company and the competition organizer of manipulating the competition results, depriving Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi of their due honors.

Others thought it was just an ordinary manga competition, so there was no need to be too calculating.

The debate intensified, and the comment section became a battlefield, overflowing with questioning of the Penguin company's moral bottom line and firm belief in Fang Yang's strength.

But no matter how they argued, the ending might not change.

Just when Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi were distressed by their failure, a sudden piece of news shocked the internet.

A piece of news suddenly appeared on the forum, which was about Fang Yang's work winning the championship in the Sakura Country manga competition.

"Fang Yang's work actually won the championship in the Sakura Country manga competition! Is this true?" a netizen asked in surprise.

Other netizens clicked on the link one after another to check the details.

For a time, the entire internet was flooded with this news.

In the comment section, although it was previously filled with voices of arguing and suspicion, it now became quiet.

Because whether they supported Fang Yang or opposed him, they didn't dare to easily deny the authority of the Sakura Country manga competition.

Fang Yang and Liu Yiyi looked at the suddenly calm comment section and couldn't help but feel shocked by this result.

After all, they themselves hadn't expected such a result.

"Unbelievable! We actually won the championship in the Sakura Country manga competition!" Liu Yiyi cried with joy. ===== CHAPTER 749 =====