Zhuo Liming remembered Shen Xing.
He still has some impressions of one of his former assistants - as a comic assistant, Shen Xing's skills are still very solid. Like most comic assistants, Shen Xing also had great enthusiasm for independent serial comics, and it was not that he had never tried to submit manuscripts to "Baiyun Comics". Unfortunately, until he left "Baiyun Comics", there was no Any comic that passes review will be eligible for serialization.
Speaking of which, what did he say when he offered to resign?
It seems that... You have obtained the serialization qualification of the comic magazine under Huaying Animation?
Thinking again about the so-called "Mahjong three missing one" invitation in the other party's words, Zhuo Liming's heart moved.
Reason told him that he had no time at all, and no reason to agree to this so-called invitation. Just when he opened his mouth and was about to refuse, what Jing Huahao said to him just now suddenly came up from the depths of his mind again, and he said, "Okay."
By the time he finally realized what he had promised, the phone had already been hung up.
The initial anger and impulsiveness gradually dissipated, and as his reason returned, Zhuo Liming sat back on his chair again, propping his forehead with one hand, his heart became more and more confused.
Noticing that something was wrong with him, the wife on the other side asked with concern: "What's wrong? Who called just now?"
"It's from Xiao Shen. He said he invited me to play mahjong."
Compared with Zhuo Liming's complicated mood, his wife obviously didn't think too much. She thought about it and said seriously: "I think you can consider Xiao Shen's suggestion. You are not in a good mood now. You can play mahjong to relax. Well, didn't you always like this before?"
"It's not that simple," Zhuo Liming smiled wryly and shook his head: "Xiao Shen is currently drawing serials for the comic magazine under Huaying Animation. He said that there are three missing and one must be with the people from Huaying. Before Bai Yun You also know that Culture unilaterally tore up the contract. It is not an exaggeration to say that the two are enemies. I am the head author of "Baiyun Comics" and the owner of the opposite company is playing cards. This matter must be spread. Let Baiyun Culture how to think?"
"Isn't this better?" The wife asked back: "By the way, let "Baiyun Comics" know that you have other suitors, and it's not up to them."
Zhuo Liming said helplessly: "You think too simply..."
Baiyun Culture may not be considered a big deal in the world of publishing, but in the Eastern Region, it is a solid monopoly-level publishing group. Its magazine is not only "Baiyun Comics", which is said to occupy It is no exaggeration to say that half of the comics market is in the country.
This is also the reason why many comics authors hate and boycott the contract of "Baiyun Comics", but in the end they will sign the contract honestly.
It's not terrible to offend "Baiyun Comics", but if you offend Baiyun Culture and get banned by the publishing group behind it, unless you can draw comics that meet the preferences and aesthetics of Westerners and go to the western cities to develop, otherwise, at least in the east , basically don't even think about getting a publishing opportunity in this life.
Besides...
With Baiyun Culture's consistent domineering dictatorship, coupled with the development of these years, many contracted authors of the magazine do have resentment against a series of policies of the above. At this time, the first "traitor" to emerge may be Will become a victim of killing chickens and monkeys.
Thinking of this, the wife also fell silent.
The study room was quiet, the scattered manuscripts still kept their messy appearance, but the owner didn't have the heart to tidy them up, the two of them remained relatively silent for a long time, after a while, the wife suddenly said: "I think you should try. "
Zhuo Liming: "Try what?"
"Thinking about the bright side, "Baiyun Comics" might give you a decent look because you have driven a lot of sales for them in the past four years, and won't embarrass you too much, such as giving you a special contract or something. Thinking about the worst, the worst thing is probably being blocked by Baiyun Culture." His wife looked at him: "Are you afraid of being blocked?"
When she asked, Zhuo Liming was stunned.
If he is a fledgling manga author, he might really be afraid of being banned by Baiyun Culture, because it means that it is basically impossible for him to earn income by drawing manga. Of course dreams and backbone are very important, but after all, people have to eat.
But he's not.
In the past four years, it is not only "Baiyun Comics" who has made a lot of money, but also himself as the author of the comics. To put it bluntly, the income brought by "Returning on a Snowy Night", as well as the peripherals after the completion The extra income brought by derivatives and multiple copyright adaptations is enough for him to live a relatively comfortable life.
"This is actually a multiple-choice question," his wife concluded: "Continue to draw "Return on a Snowy Night" until the popularity drops and it is cut in half. In this way, we can make a lot of money, and the next comic can also be drawn. Continue to cooperate with "Baiyun Comics", but the price is that the grade of "Returning on a Snowy Night" will change from a classic masterpiece to a money-making comic that everyone regrets and despises."
Zhuo Liming looked up at her.
The wife said calmly: "The other way is to betray "Baiyun Comics" and switch to Huaying Comics, which has an uncertain future. This decision may cause you to be banned by Baiyun Culture, but you can fully control your own works and guarantee "Feng Xue" "The Man Who Returns at Night" ends where it should."
She paused, and then added: "By the way, even if we are blocked by "Baiyun Comics", our income level will not be affected at all - Huaying Animation is the leading company in the animation industry after all, "Huaying Comics" No matter what happens, your future comics can be directly adapted into animations. As long as the comics themselves pass the standard, the profit level will not be worse than what you did with "Baiyun Comics"."
Zhuo Liming felt as if he had been convinced.
Of course, these alone are not enough for him to make a real decision-it is said that the world is as black as crows, who knows if Huaying will be another "Baiyun Comics"?
But his wife's suggestion was not wrong. In any case, he really needed to check out this mahjong appointment.
With an expectation that he couldn't express, Zhuo Liming simply cleaned up his slovenly self because he was rushing to draw the ending these days. He stopped a taxi on the street near his home and went directly to the mahjong mentioned by Shen Xing. pavilion.
When Zhuo Liming was led by the waiter to the cubicle where the three people were, the three people inside were sitting on the mahjong table in front of them, happily playing Doudizhu. When he came in, he just heard Shen Xing's complaining voice:
"Boss, tell me honestly, did you secretly learn card counting behind our backs?"
Seeing Muxue Xing throw out the last ace, once again sealing the victory, Shen Xing, who was originally thinking "should I deliberately lose two hands to make the boss happy?" was a little confused. After these few rounds, Mu Xiuxing has not lost, but that round was entirely because his cards were so bad that his winning rate shouldn't be too scary.
The Pleiades despised him: "How many cards can there be in a deck of cards? Does it even matter?"
Shen Xing wanted to refute, but Qiu Fengmao, who was losing his temper on the other side, caught a glimpse of Zhuo Liming who was being led in by the waiter. He quickly stood up and greeted, "Teacher Zhuo, long time no see."
As soon as he said this, Shen Xing also said hello quickly, and introduced: "This is my current boss and comic script collaborator, I believe you also know - Brother Mu, this is Teacher Zhuo Limingzhuo ."
Needless to say, Shen Xing, it had only been less than two weeks since the other party resigned. On the contrary, the existence of Qiu Fengmao surprised Zhuo Liming-this is the former editor-in-chief of "Baiyun Comics", and one of the few editors who regards comic authors as human beings. Unfortunately, he was transferred to the fringe due to internal fighting in Baiyun culture , officially submitted his resignation to Baiyun Culture half a year ago, but he didn't expect to be hired by Huaying.
When he was slightly surprised, the shepherd star over there shrugged his shoulders after a few words of introduction, and said casually: "I won't talk nonsense, after all, we are mainly here to play mahjong today, not to talk nonsense-let's start?"
As soon as Mu Xiuxing finished speaking, not to mention Zhuo Liming, Shen Xing and Qiu Fengmao on the side couldn't help turning their heads and looked at him in surprise.
Zhuo Liming was also shocked.
What? Didn't you come to poach me when you made such a big fight?
However, no matter how surprised and inexplicable he was in his heart, Shepherd Xing didn't mention the matter of poaching corners at all. He pushed the mahjong in front of him forward. He glanced at him and said, "Didn't we agree to play mahjong? Come on."
Zhuo Liming: ...
Then they started playing mahjong.
Zhuo Liming comforted himself at the beginning, maybe Mu Suxing didn't want to get into the topic too quickly, so he chose to play mahjong to adjust the atmosphere. Apparently, Shen Xing and Qiu Fengmao thought so too. Because of this, the three of them were a little absent-minded for a while , so all of a sudden, the entire mahjong hall was filled with--
"All colors!"
"Touch yourself!"
"Open the bar!"
Zhuo Liming & Shen Xing & Qiu Fengmao:..................
The three of them looked at each other wordlessly, and finally turned their attention to Mu Xingxing, who was happily piling the winning money in front of him.
Brother, aren't you a company owner with a net worth of over 100 million? As for the same as not winning money in eight hundred years?
However, Shepherd Xing obviously couldn't get the thoughts of the three of them. The latter happily counted the cash in front of him, while (sarcasm) persuading (stabbing): "What are you doing? You are welcome, there is no superior at the mahjong table, We are all poker friends, so you don't have to give in to me."
When he said this, Shen Xing, who had been worried for a long time, also began to step up - isn't it just mahjong? As if no one can play! He didn't think about it, but instead concentrated on playing mahjong.
Zhuo Liming and Qiu Fengmao barely maintained their composure at the beginning. After all, in their eyes, they came with a specific purpose. However, after so many rounds, they inevitably forgot their original intention and turned to immerse themselves in the fun of playing cards. Go here-the national mahjong is not for playing.
Three days later, the editorial department of "Baiyun Comics".
There is only one day left before the submission deadline for the next issue of "Baiyun Comics".
Jing Huahao thought that the time should be almost up, adjusted his mood and tone, and dialed the phone gently: "Mr. Zhuo, how do you think about the ending? If you need it, I can also give it to you." Appropriately apply for a one-month hiatus..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard Zhuo Liming say: "Then let's take a month off. I'm not in a good state recently, so I may not be able to serialize."
...This should mean agreeing to continue serializing?
Jing Huahao was overjoyed, and was about to agree, when he heard the voice of "Hahahahahahaha!! The boss, give me the money!", and before he could listen carefully, the phone beeped , hung up.
Jing Huahao: ...............
Jing Huahao:? ? ?