Since there weren't any patriotic education works refreshed, Ren started searching through history books to slowly create a version of "Year Hare Affair" for this world.
Even without system-provided comics, Ren's ability to create plots wasn't bad. The reason he didn't make comics himself was simply because he was lazy. If there were homework to copy, why do it himself?
Ren was eager to create "Year Hare Affair" not only to help his newly established animation company get a foothold with CCTV but also because he genuinely wanted to make patriotic education content.
Today's young people were getting out of hand.
A few years ago, some people from the China wore Sakura Nation World War II uniforms and showed off in some red scenic spots. Some of them were even graduates from prestigious universities.
In addition, there was a cross-dresser on social media who insulted his own country and refused to repent.
All these incidents indicated that these people were out of their minds.
Liking things from other countries was fine. In his previous life, many people enjoyed things like One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto from Japan.
But liking those comics was one thing; forgetting one's roots was another. When something serious happens, one must stand with their own country.
Since comics were so popular in this world, Ren felt it necessary to remind those ungrateful people how their current lives were achieved—through the sacrifices of countless compatriots!
And some people complained about the country? Like a certain person named Xu.
Sure, compared to some developed countries, salaries in some industries were less impressive. The same job paid differently.
But how long has the China been established? How long have those developed countries existed?
Achieving in a few decades what took others centuries was already something to be proud of!
Going abroad to make money was fine—who wouldn't want a better life? But making money while slandering your own country was unacceptable.
So, even without system-provided comics, Ren planned to create this work, even if it didn't pass CCTV's selection!
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Winter vacation, one of the two most anticipated holidays for all students.
During this break, various companies also published new manga works.
At Shushan Bookstore in Shicheng, the largest bookstore in the city, all kinds of magazines and books were available. In the past year, this bookstore had become the biggest supporter of Picca Comics.
There was no other choice, as Picca's headquarters was in Shicheng. Of course, they needed to maintain a good relationship with Picca Comics. Occasionally, they could even invite the Porter for signings.
So, the store was filled with promotional posters for Picca Comics' works.
At this moment, Miao Fang and his good friend Lu Yun from First High School were walking together, planning to buy books at Shushan Bookstore.
"Old Lu, my entertainment for this holiday depends on you," Miao Fang said, putting his arm around Lu Yun's shoulder with a tone of despair.
He didn't do well in the final exams, and as a result, his parents had cut off his allowance, saying it would resume once his grades returned to their usual level.
He might not even get his holiday money!
Without Picca Comics, he felt like he would die!
"Serves you right. You spent all your time reading comics and dropped from ninth to eighteenth in the class?" Lu Yun said, hands in his pockets, looking at Miao Fang helplessly.
"Ah, but the comics are just too good! Especially the Porter's works! From Madoka Magica, which started the dark magical girl genre, to now, many artists are still drawing similar comics. I didn't plan to watch Naruto at first, but it was too fun, especially that Thousand Years of Death. How did the Porter come up with that? And..." Miao Fang got more excited as he talked, discussing manga plots with Lu Yun on the way. Suddenly, he looked at Lu Yun with hopeful eyes.
"How do you manage to read comics and still keep such good grades? You're first in the class! Do you have any secrets? You spend more time reading comics than I do!"
"Hmm..." Lu Yun stopped walking and looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle. "Maybe it's because I'm a genius?"
"Get lost!" Miao Fang rolled his eyes and gave Lu Yun the middle finger.
Before long, they arrived at Shushan Bookstore.
"Whew, it's warm in here." As soon as they entered the store, they felt the warmth, which revitalized them. Then, Miao Fang noticed the advertisement on the ceiling and couldn't help but exclaim, "The Porter has a new work again? He doesn't even advertise much anymore. He used to post updates on Weibo."
"No need. Whether he advertises or not, his comics are always on Picca Comics or Liuli Shrine."
"I really admire the Porter. Not only is he good at drawing comics, but he's also amazing at wooing women. He even married his boss! Now, some people online are paying to learn how to woo women from him."
"Forget that. The main thing is the new work!"
"Attack on Titan..." The two read the words one by one, looking at the picture below.
It showed a massive wall with a giant leaning over it, white steam rising from its body.
Below the wall, tiny people looked up at the giant in terror.
The image alone conveyed the horror those people felt towards the giant.
"The poster is quite detailed, but what's the story about?"
"I think it's probably similar to Ultraman Tiga?" Miao Fang speculated. "Look at the giant. It might be a monster, and the protagonist gains the power to become a giant and fight these monsters to protect humanity. Maybe the protagonist becomes a giant too. After all, it's called Attack on Titan. Just like in Ultraman Tiga, the protagonist becomes Ultraman Tiga. Here, the protagonist becomes Attack Titan."
"Possible." Lu Yun nodded. "Let's buy it and see."
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