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Chapter 348 Is This Playing On Me (4000 words)
Is it true that Cao Cao is coming?
Is it such a coincidence?
Looking at the ringing mobile phone, Seo Daigo couldn't help but glance at the names on it.

"Ryuichi Yano from Higashino Studio?"

Seo Daigo touched his chin somewhat incomprehensibly.

As the editor-in-chief of the comics department of Iwazuki Publishing House, he has many contact information of animation production companies at hand due to business reasons. Naturally, Higashino Division's Higashino Studio is the same.

But having their contact information is one thing, but it's another thing if the other party takes the initiative to call.

Yano Ryuichi was somewhat impressed by Seo Daigo, who once had dinner and chatted with him.

But other than that, Seo Daigo and Yano Ryuichi basically had no in-depth exchanges.

"Could it be that you want to cooperate with Yanzhu Publishing House?"

Seo Daigo muttered.

He didn't think Yano Ryuichi really had a job to do when he found himself.

After all, this is too fast, and I have only just resigned. Did you already get the news?

Unless Dongye Studio has been paying attention to him, it is basically impossible.

Seo Daigo felt that this should be the case, so he connected the phone and took the initiative to say hello:
"Yano-san? What can I do for you? But before I talk about it, I want to tell you that I am no longer the editor-in-chief of Iwazuki Publishing House. I may not be able to help you in your cooperation with Iwazuki Publishing House. .”

He hasn't forgotten to take his vaccinations.

When he said this, Seo Daigo let out a little breath, probably the other party will be disappointed now.

After all, he is no longer the editor-in-chief of Yanzhu Publishing House.

Seeing her father's lonely expression, Seo Shiryu next to her couldn't help but hugged her father's arm and sighed a little.

The father and daughter fell into inexplicable sorrow.

Just when the father and daughter thought each other would say 'Is that so?excuse me. ' and hang up the phone.

But unexpectedly, Yano Ryuichi over there had no intention of hanging up the phone at all: "Uh, has the editor-in-chief Seo left?"

It sounds like you are a little happy?
This made Seo Daigo a little baffled.

I already said that I resigned, why do you seem a little happy?

Remember to ask Yano Ryuichi before he came.

Yano Ryuichi on the other end of the phone has already reacted: "Ah, sorry, Editor-in-Chief Seo, let's talk about what I want to talk about first."

"Actually, I called this time to ask if Editor-in-Chief Seo intends to join our Higashino studio."

"Huh?" Seo Daigo was a little surprised.

Did you really come to invite yourself to join Dongye Studio?
"Editor-in-Chief Seo, don't be surprised. Our Higashino studio really wanted to find you to cooperate with Editor-in-Chief Seo a long time ago. This time, we took the initiative to call, and we actually wanted to ask if you have this intention."

Yano Ryuichi did not tell lies, so his attitude is very sincere.

Higashinoji had indeed been staring at him for a long time, but Yano Ryuichi didn't expect such a coincidence this time, he really caught up with him to leave the job.

"Is that right?"

Editor-in-Chief Seo could hear the hidden meaning in the other party's words.

The other party probably heard about his situation in Yanzhu Publishing House, so he paid attention to him early on. The other party didn't say it out just to take care of his own face.

but
Higashino Studio Isn't that Higashino Division's studio?

Higashino Division and him are considered competitors, and they are also the kind that often confront each other, but most of them lose by themselves.

It's just such a competitor. What do you want to do by recruiting a manga editor-in-chief like yourself?
Seo Daigo was a little puzzled, and even wondered if the other party pulled him over because he wanted him to do some ordinary middle-level management work, which was equivalent to sitting on a half-baked bench.

After all, although he is full-time editor-in-chief of comics, he still has a way of middle-level management.

But if it's just doing some middle-level management work, then to be honest, Seo Daigo doesn't have any desires.

He still wants to continue his work as a manga editor, even if he is the editor-in-chief, it's okay, because in this way he can continue to use his expertise.

Seo Daigo groaned, just about to decline.

But I didn't expect Yano Ryuichi to smile directly, and said: "If the editor-in-chief Seo doesn't mind, how about we find a restaurant and talk while eating? There are still too many things that I can't explain on the phone."

"Let's talk to a restaurant." Seo Daigo couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he heard this, and was about to answer.

As a result, the conversation was taken away by the daughter next to her.

"Mr. Yano, I am Daigo Seo's daughter, Shizuru Seo, I want to ask. Will Mr. Higashino come to see my father?"

Seo Shizuru spoke with a face full of curiosity and anticipation.

When she opened her mouth, Dawu Seo couldn't catch her breath, and couldn't help but glared at her—why do children interrupt when adults talk?

And that's Higashinoji!

The indirect murderer who caused your father to leave his job!Even if you admire him very much, you can't show it so clearly!Don't you care about your father's face?
Of course, it was impossible to say this in front of Yano Ryuichi, Seo Daigo could only cough dryly, and said, "I'm sorry, Yano-san, my daughter interrupted suddenly."

"No, Editor-in-Chief Seo, don't be cautious. We sincerely want to invite you to join our studio. If Editor-in-Chief Seo is willing to talk face-to-face, I can immediately contact Mr. Higashino and ask him to come over."

"Uh..." Once Yano Ryuichi said this, even Daigo Seo couldn't refuse.

You must know that he is Higashinoji, the real national-level cartoonist now.

It can be said that the other party is willing to meet and talk in person, which is full of sincerity.

No matter how unwilling Seo Daigo was, it was impossible not to give Dongyeji face.

After all, the other party's name is very famous in Japan's current publishing industry.

"I see, let Yano-san choose a place."

Seo Daigo let go.

It's okay to just meet and talk.

"Dad, can I go there together! That's Teacher Dongye! A real person! I want to see him!"

Seo Shizuru pulled her father's sleeve pleadingly.

Originally, Daigo Seo didn't want to agree to her request.

After all, this was to discuss work matters in the past, and it was not in accordance with etiquette to bring my daughter there.

But Seo Daigo thought that after he left, the most affected person would be his daughter.
He was inexplicably guilty, so he couldn't help but say to the phone: "Yano-san"

"If Ling'ai is willing to come and listen, Mr. Higashino and I actually have no objections." Yano Ryuichi agreed without any hesitation.

The order given by Higashino was to take down Daigo Seo, and it was impossible for him not to agree with the other party's request.

Don't talk about bringing a daughter, even if you bring Dongyesi's fan club, Dongyesi probably doesn't care.

After all, Higashino Division is such a person.

The two quickly set the time and place.

Yano Ryuichi finally breathed a sigh of relief, and instead called Higashino Division to inform him of the specific situation here.

On the other side, Tonoji.
To be honest, his expression is also very inexplicable.

Because Higashino Division remembered telling Yano Ryuichi two days ago to wait until after the New Year's Eve to talk about work matters.

Why is it that two days have not passed yet, and there is a need for work again?

Last time, Chihaya Higashino made the New Year's dishes before she had time to eat them, and Chihaya Higashino complained a little bit about it. As a result, she came to work again.
Dong Yesi was also a little speechless.

Some bosses force their employees to work.

This is the first time he has seen a boss like him who is forced to work by his employees.

but
"It's about Daigo Seo. That's another story."

Thinking of what Yano Ryuichi told him just now, Higashino became interested.

He will definitely win the editor-in-chief of the Heavenly Department.

And listen to Yano Ryuichi's description. The other party seems to be the father of a daughter?
That feeling is good!
He is too experienced in dealing with this kind of person, and the experience he learned from Konoe Tsushima is completely applicable.

So Higashino immediately stated: "There is no problem at all, I can spare time tonight."

He hung up the phone, and went to turn out his work suit and put it on again.

Wearing formal clothes is a respect for Daigo Seo. Both Japan and China pay attention to the sense of ritual in work. Of course, it is impossible for him to go out in his usual suit.

After everything was ready, Higashino Division looked at the time, and then greeted Higashino Chihaya, turned and went out——

It's time to find Seo Daigo.

Seo Daigo, who was sitting in a high-end Japanese-style restaurant and dressed in formal work clothes, did not feel much nervous. After all, as the editor-in-chief of Iwazuki Publishing House, he had a wide range of business and had shaken hands and met with many celebrities.

Higashino Division's status in the publishing industry is indeed not low, but it does not make him restless.

only.
"Stillu, be a little quieter." Seo Daigo looked helplessly at Seo Shiryu who was fidgeting beside him.

My daughter asked me to bring her here to open my eyes and see the world, but before I even saw Dong Yesiren, she was already unreasonably nervous.

It is definitely not a problem to say that it is the modern version of 'Ye Gong Hao Long'.

Seo Shizuru also blushed at this, and it was rare that he didn't say much.

At this moment, the Japanese-style sliding door next to it was pushed open, and the waiter outside said in a low voice: "Mr. Dongye and Mr. Yano have come."

Upon hearing this, Seo Daigo quickly stood up, and at the same time pulled his own daughter up to welcome Higashinoji and Yano Ryuichi who had just walked in.

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Seo." It was Higashino who spoke first, and he greeted Seo Daigo with a smile.

"Hello, Higashino-sensei. But I am no longer the editor-in-chief." Seo Daigo smiled: "Just call me by my name."

Regarding his words, Higashinoji just didn't answer much, but turned to look at Seo Shizuru who seemed embarrassed on the other side.

"H-Hello! Higashino-sensei, I-I'm Seo Shizuru!"

Seo Shizuru stretched out her hand cautiously.

At the same time, looking at Dong Yesi in front of him, he couldn't help sighing—so young.

It seems that the rumors from the outside world are not false, and Higashinoji in front of him is really only a high school student.

This is too exaggerated.

People of the same age are still working hard to get into college, and those who fail to get into college are already working hard.

But Higashinoji has already become the top manga writer in the industry.
Seo Shizuru couldn't help thinking.

"Hello, Miss Jingliu." Higashinosi shook hands with her, and then seemed to remember something.

He took out a manga from the bag he brought: "This is the deluxe version of the character set that "Naoki Hansawa" is still trying to make, please accept it if you don't mind it."

"Thank you, Teacher Dongye!"

Seo Shizuru seemed very happy with this unexpected gift, and accepted it without even saying a word of refusal.

This also made Dawu Seo next to him a pain in the ass. It's really because of your own daughter that you accepted the gift from the other party right away, and it's not easy for your father to refuse it later.

He sighed in his heart, but he accepted it as soon as he accepted it. Anyway, it was just a collection of characters from "Naoki Hansawa", and it would not affect this work negotiation.

Next, Yano Ryuichi also greeted Seo Daigo for a while, and the four of them sat down again and started talking about business.

"Presumably Seo-san knows that the main purpose of coming to the door this time is to invite Seo-san to join our Higashino studio."

As the negotiating party, Higashino Division said seriously: "We came here with full sincerity, and I hope Seo-san can agree."

Seo Daigo on the other side is of course not a newcomer in the workplace. Regarding Higashino Division's invitation, he will definitely not be like some supporting roles in fantasy novels and urban dragon Aotian novels. .That kind of people are stunned.

He just took a sip of tea, then nodded and said, "I can feel your sincerity."

Yes.

If there is no sincerity, how could Dong Yesi, a BOSS-level character, appear here?

But the problem is
"The Dongye studio is developing well now. I heard that the production of "Unnatural Death" has also started. What's the point of hiring me as a resigned editor-in-chief at this time?"

Seo Daigo said this very well, in fact, he was euphemistically saying, "You have no shortage of people, so what else can you do for me as a resigned editor-in-chief?" '

Seo Daigo never thought about such a high position.

But he didn't want to take over a position that was too low in status and had no sense of presence.

This is a very difficult thing.

In addition, if someone who can become the editor-in-chief of a giant publishing house like Iwazuki Publishing House can choose a giant publishing house, he will naturally not choose a small studio like Higashinoji.

Even if it is job-hopping, Daigo Seo will give priority to Fushima Publishing House.

He said it very clearly.

And Dongyesi didn't hesitate, just thought about it and said:

"We are willing to hand over the editor-in-chief of the online comic reading platform under construction and the pixiv illustration exchange website that has been built to Seo-san to manage."

Hearing what Higashinoji said, Seo Daigo couldn't help but looked up at the other party, and finally couldn't help but said:

"Sensei Tono, are you kidding me?"

Yes
Management of two web pages.
Isn't Higashinoji just playing with himself?
Think of yourself as a website operation?
Seo Daigo felt insulted.

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