The Strongest Animator [Rebirth]

Huaying Manga Editorial Department, Office Lobby.

Shi Erya sat down in her seat. She opened her personal mailbox on the computer to see if there were any exciting electronic submissions. As soon as she logged in, the whispering voices of her colleagues were faintly heard. passed on.

"How many is this?"

"The third one, didn't Han Menghuai leave yesterday?"

"What do you think Baiyun Culture is thinking? Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the sales of our comics are basically supported by the Sherlock Holmes series and the capture. Serialized in Baiyun Comics, is it interesting?"

"You don't understand this. Even if it's a head, you have to be talented. Besides, people go to high places, and water flows to low places. If Baiyun Comics poachs you, will you go?  … "

Sheila frowned.

She casually picked up a book from the desk, and with a "snap", it fell heavily on the table.

As if he heard some signal from this heavy sound, the buzzing sound disappeared instantly. The editor who spoke knew that he was wrong, moved the corners of his lips, and closed his mouth silently. The huge office room was dead silent.

It was at this time that a clear male voice suddenly sounded——

"Excuse me, is the submission of "Hua Ying Manga" here?"

When she heard such words at first, Shi Erya didn't really pay attention to them.

Without him, in recent times, not to mention submissions, many authors who originally published serial comics in "Hua Ying Manga" have started to cut corners, obviously intending to use this to "be cut in half", and then turn their heads and run into Baiyun The embrace of culture—although it may not be able to be serialized in "Baiyun Comics", you must know that the comic magazines under Baiyun Culture are not only "Baiyun Comics".

Can't get into "Baiyun Comics", can't you get into its sub-magazines?

Under such circumstances, the comic authors who were eager to try because of the great sales of the first four issues of "Huaying Comics" also chose to change their careers and find another way out.It is not uncommon for people to still contribute to Huaying, but most of the quality is not much better. At first glance, they are trying to take advantage of the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Shi Erya sighed a long time in her heart.

Reluctant to helpless, the responsibility of being an editor still made her stand up immediately, cheer up and deal with it: "Hello, I am Shi Erya, the editor of "Hua Ying Manga", if you submit a manuscript, just leave it to me... ..."

While she was speaking, the manga author who threatened to contribute also came from the door, his eyes fell on the familiar face, and Shi Erya was stunned immediately: "Zhuo... Teacher Zhuo?!"

Shi Erya rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was wrong.

Contribute?who?

Zhuo Liming?To Huaying Manga?

Shiriya was a little dazed.

As a manga editor, Shi Erya would of course not be ignorant of the announcement of "Returning on a Snowy Night" and the termination of Zhuo Liming's contract with Baiyun Culture.It's just that, compared to other peers who are ready to move, the editors of Huaying didn't even raise their eyelids—if it was the previous Huaying comics, they might still find a way to fight for it.

Now?

It can be said that "Hua Ying Manga" can't even keep its own manga writers. How can it have the confidence to poach a boss of Zhuo Liming's level?

Although "Returning on a Snowy Night" is over, it is still unknown whether Zhuo Liming's next comic will be popular, but even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, let alone a man like Zhuo Liming who has proven himself Comics authors, even the most popular comic magazines will not refuse, let alone Huaying, which is now in jeopardy.

Don't look at the fact that most of the authors of "Hua Ying Manga" left after "Taking Las Vegas" was banned, but as some editors said, the sales volume of "Hua Ying Manga" basically depends on its popularity. Er's two comics are supported by one hand, and the other comics can only be said to be passable, and there is still a long way to go to drive the sales of weekly magazines.

To put it bluntly, even if the authors of these cartoons walk away, if they can get Zhuo Liming in exchange, that would be a solid profit!

And now, this well-known cartoonist, ignoring the olive branches offered by all other comic magazines, took the initiative to bring his new work to the editorial department of Huaying comics?

Shi Erya felt that her brain was going to crash.

"Hello," Zhuo Liming didn't seem to think there was anything strange about being here, Zhuo Liming smiled at her in a friendly manner, while raising the document bag in his hand: "It's okay to say hello, I think we The top priority should be to look at this, what do you think?"

Yes, work matters!

She suppressed the urge to scream in her heart, and nodded heavily: "Mr. Zhuo, please sit down, I will call our editor-in-chief!" Let Baiyun Culture go to hell!I love digging, digging casually, with Teacher Zhuo around, who cares how many little authors have left?

Anyway, it wasn't Huaying who suffered a blood loss!

10 minute later.

It was still the same office, with the same four people—after Shi Erya brought a few cups of tea, she retreated tactfully.So only the familiar mahjong quartet remained in the entire office.

Qiu Fengmao lowered his head, meticulously flipping through the comics brought by Zhuo Liming, while Mu Suxing sat behind his desk and printed out the contract sent by Du Yutang.Shen Xing sat on the sofa, happily chatting with his idol.

As a capable cartoonist who has already proven himself to the market, Zhuo Liming's level goes without saying.After Qiu Fengmao read the manuscript in his hand, the first sentence was——

"If the editors of Baiyun Culture see this manuscript, they will be so regretful that their stomachs will turn green."

Zhuo Liming smiled, but his tone was calm: "They won't regret it."

It was a very plain sentence, neither sensational nor accusatory or critical, and it didn't even reveal any useful information, but the few people present understood it all.

Qiu Fengmao didn't speak.

The former editor-in-chief of "Baiyun Comics" silently patted him on the shoulder, and he opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something comforting, but he couldn't say it in the end, only a sigh that seemed so soft that it didn't exist.

Fortunately, at this moment, Star Shepherd came over with the printed contract, and the originally dull atmosphere changed accordingly.Zhuo Liming took the contract and looked at it for a while, but a strange expression appeared on his face.

Baiyun Culture's harsh contracts have long been an open secret in the industry, and it's not that no one has tried to poach comic authors who are dissatisfied with Baiyun Culture's style of work, but very few are actually persuaded - Baiyun Culture's own strong background is one aspect , the more reason is that Baiyun Culture is not the only one with such a slave clause.

If other comic magazines are in a similar situation, then what is the difference if they cannot leave Baiyun culture?

Zhuo Liming has already heard about the superior author contract of "Hua Ying Manga". For example, Hua Ying will not force the author to serialize without limit, nor will it be cut off rashly because of simple readers' votes. A considerable degree of patience and so on... However, when he actually saw the contract in his hand, he still couldn't help being surprised.

Zhuo Liming couldn't help but said: "If Huaying discloses some details of the signing contract..."

The shepherd star understood what he meant.

He sat down on another single sofa, with the same calm expression on his face as the other person a few minutes ago: "It's useless."

Zhuo Liming was taken aback for a moment.

In a certain sense, the circumstances of the two were so similar that Zhuo Liming was stunned for a while before he quickly understood what Mu Su Xing meant.He leaned back on the back of the sofa, with a wry smile on his face: "You're right."

Why is Baiyun Culture so confident that even after he proposed to terminate the contract, the editor-in-chief Jing Huahao only returned to calm after a short period of surprise and anger?

Because Baiyun Culture has this capital.

Is it true that no manga writer has been dissatisfied with this over the years, and then jumped ship to other manga magazines?

Have.

However, so many years have passed, no matter how well-known the departing comic book author was at the time, his popularity has declined significantly after entering the new magazine. Years, and quietly returned to Baiyun culture.

In the past few years, too many classic comics have appeared in the comic magazines under Baiyun Culture. For readers, it is a habit to buy "Baiyun Comics" on a regular basis—not to mention the comics of "Baiyun Comics" itself Quality is always at the forefront of peers.

"If you sign us, your popularity will drop."

This is a big truth.

"Baiyun Comics" and "Hua Ying Manga" have different reader bases. The arrival of Zhuo Liming can indeed drive the sales of "Hua Ying Manga", but correspondingly, with the same quality, the popularity of its comics It will also be lower than in the Baiyun culture period.

But is now the time to speak the truth?

People are about to write and sign their signatures, isn't this the strength to persuade them to quit?

Qiu Fengmao was really irritable. He raised his head, and was about to see who the idiot was who didn't have a brain. Then he swept his eyes and saw the serious-looking Shepherd Star on the opposite side.

Qiu Fengmao: ...

All right, just be happy.

He sighed, he had nothing to do with his boss's overly honesty in certain aspects - some words seemed a little nasty and disgusting to adults, but wasn't that why he chose "Hua Ying Manga"?

Zhuo Liming was also a little helpless.

How could a boss say such persuasive words to a big pie falling from the sky?

"Then why did you set up the contract so well? Aren't you afraid that the manga writers you have cultivated so hard will leave at any time due to ungratefulness?" Zhuo Liming asked back.

"Is that good?" Shepherd Xing said strangely: "It's what you deserve, because other comic magazines don't have it, but Huaying has it, so can this be good?"

Zhuo Liming was really stunned.

Shepherd star was amused by the sluggish expression on his face: "Okay, I won't tease you." He said frankly: "Actually, there is no special reason. If I really want to say it, it is probably... because I am happy. ?”

Qiu Fengmao pressed his ear with one hand, and couldn't bear to listen to his boss's shocking remarks.

During this period of time, although the outside public opinion said that "Hua Ying Manga" seemed to be about to collapse, and the editorial department was panicked because of the departure of the author and editor, but Mu Su Xing was very calm.

It's really calm.

The series of actions of Baiyun Culture have indeed hit Huaying Comics, but that's all - in fact, as long as Mu Su Xing wants to, he can still use money to forcibly create a channel. "The Capture of Las Vegas" has been taken off the shelves, so he can still find a better idea to put it on top.

But he is not happy.

That's why he didn't pay attention to the gang of channel dealers who took advantage of the fire, and even threatened to open up a new channel by borrowing the original CD channel of Huaying Animator; that's why he didn't offline "The Capture of Las Vegas" and moved to Xingning Province Outside the territory, the problem that can be solved with money is abruptly raised to the difficulty of purgatory.

If he has uncompromising capital, why should he accept the so-called unspoken rules and constraints of the industry like everyone else?

"However, there is one thing you said wrong," Shepherd Xing thought for a while, and added: "Huaying comics are not as charitable as you think. Our contract does not require comic authors to only contribute to us, but this does not mean that Huaying comics are not as charitable as you think. Film and comics don’t have an exclusive contract.”

Zhuo Liming raised his eyebrows: "...Are you sure there are authors willing to sign this kind of contract?"

Then he saw Shen Xing, who hadn't joined the conversation, silently raised his hand.

Zhuo Liming: ...

Qiu Fengmao felt that his boss couldn't continue talking like this, what if the boss who came to his mouth was scared away so abruptly?He thought about it, and explained before Mu Su Xing: "The contract of Huaying comics is divided into exclusive and non-exclusive. The latter is the one you see now, Mr. Zhuo."

"As for the exclusive contract, Huaying Comics will have other support policies for its contracted comic authors, such as contacting excellent script writers for comic authors who are not good at script creation. In addition, in terms of peripherals, animation, and film and television copyright, Huaying also has rich contacts and promotion experience.”

In short, comic authors can not only serialize on "Huaying Manga", but Huaying will also give other preferential treatment to authors who are willing to bind with "Huaying Manga".

Speaking of this, in order to enhance his persuasiveness, Qiu Fengmao also gave an example by the way: "For example, the comic script of "The Capture of Las Vegas" was provided by our magazine."

Zhuo Liming heaved a sigh of relief.

For some reason, Zhuo Liming couldn't help but worry about Huaying's comics after seeing Huaying's contract and the fact that the comic writers under Huaying were poached before contacting him: such a contract is good, but the other way around In other words, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits for the comic magazine itself. Can such a comic magazine really survive?

At this moment, Qiu Fengmao said that Huaying actually had an exclusive contract, and Zhuo Liming not only did not feel cheated, but was relieved.

After all, the two contracts in front of me, whether they are exclusive or non-exclusive, are much, much better than other magazines.

Thinking of this, Zhuo Liming raised his head and took a deep look at Mu Suxing.The latter didn't urge him at the moment, or persuade him which one to choose, and was discussing business matters related to "Hua Ying Manga" with Qiu Fengmao in a low voice and focused, without even looking at him.

Zhuo Liming suddenly laughed.

Ok.

Even if what he said just now was actually just a way for the Shepherd Star to buy people's hearts, he also admitted it.

"Give me an exclusive contract," Zhuo Liming said, and unexpectedly found that he was in a good mood at the moment, so he followed his heart and showed an inexplicably reassuring smile that he didn't even notice: " Happy cooperation?"

The shepherd star also laughed.

"It's a pleasure to work with," he said.Two hands clasped in the air.

-

At the same time, the editorial department of Flame Spirit comics.

"Have you not contacted Zhuo Liming yet? What's the reaction from Baiyun Culture?"

"No, Baiyun Culture didn't react at all, just like..." the editor said, with a puzzled expression on his face: "It's like nothing happened."

Chang Tianlu posted on Weibo: "Of course Baiyun Culture won't react. The more they do this, the more they have to act nonchalantly and act like it's no big deal. This is their confidence and it's also to avoid other comics. The author is knowledgeable and kind. But then again, "Returning on a Snowy Night" is now at the peak of its popularity, and Zhuo Liming just quit like this. That guy Jing Huahao is probably going to die of anger. "

The two chatted for a while, and another editor ran over panting: "There is news!"

Noticing the unattractive expression on the face of the visitor, Chang Tianlu's heart sank: "Zhuo Liming has already signed? Which one? Qianyue? Or Yinchuan?"

"Neither," said the editor, with an extremely strange expression on his face: "He signed the picture."

silence.

After a brief silence, someone sneered, and it was unbelievable: "Zhuo Liming is crazy? With Huaying's current situation, the sales volume may even be a problem for 100 million, and he has bought more than 100 million for his own booklet. Huaying What kind of benefits did you promise him, let him voluntarily jump into the fire pit?"

Why Huaying?

Why is Huaying?

Chang Tianlu remained silent.

Seeing that the editor-in-chief didn't say a word, the editor with the words hesitated for a while, and said tentatively: "Editor-in-chief, should we continue to contact Mr. Zhuo?"

Another editor said without thinking: "Continue, why not? In my opinion, with the current situation of "Hua Ying Manga", whether it can last for half a year is a question. In my opinion, it may be less than half a month. Liming will regret it."

Didn't he say that among those cartoonists who left Baiyun Culture in the past, which one didn't come back obediently in the end?Even if they didn't come back, they went to a weekly comic magazine of the same level. For cartoonists of this level, this kind of small magazine whose sales volume can't even match the sales volume of their personal albums will not last long at all.

"No need." Chang Tianlu said suddenly.

The editor frowned, and was about to persuade again: "The editor-in-chief..."

Chang Tianlu calmly said: "Zhuo Liming is not a fool, you can see the problem, do you think he can't see it? Knowing that the future of "Huaying Manga" is bleak, he still chose Huaying Comics, why do you think this is?"

The answer is about to come out.

Thinking of this, Chang Tianlu also shook his head.

Baiyun Culture is too arrogant.

Over the years, they have become accustomed to putting profit first, and using income as the only criterion for measuring the value of a comic author, but they have forgotten that comic authors are also human.

Ordinary cartoon authors may succumb to reality and choose to survive between money and creation, but the fact is that the more talented the author, the more willful capital he has, and the less willing to be restricted by those cold rules.

"I heard that during this period of time, Baiyun Culture has recruited a lot of authors of Huaying comics to its sub-journals?" Chang Tianlu hooked the corners of his lips and smiled a little playfully: "One needs fans and talent Talented top-notch cartoonists, for a few unknown authors with mediocre abilities and no loyalty at all, Baiyun Culture has done a good job in this deal."

"Then we..."

"There is no need to contact Zhuo Liming anymore," Chang Tianlu said.

If possible, Chang Tianlu would of course also want to include a cartoonist of this level.But the problem is, don't look at the jokes about Baiyun Culture that he is enjoying now, but the "Flame Spirit Comics" he is in is not much better, so what can be used to attract Zhuo Liming?

The other two editors obviously thought of this, and the office immediately fell silent.

After a long silence, Chang Tianlu suddenly stood up from his seat and said, "If "Hua Ying Manga" really kills this time, I will propose to the superior at the next company meeting to revise the flame. Matters related to the contracts of all contracted authors under Lingwen Culture."

The two looked at him in astonishment: "Editor-in-chief?"

"Although I, the editor-in-chief, don't have much say in the above, it's okay to make a small suggestion." Chang Tianlu said, noticing the astonished eyes of his colleagues, he smiled wryly and shook his head: "Don't look at me like that, I am too. For the sake of the future of "Flame Manga."

As he said, for most authors who are troubled by their livelihood, "Hua Ying Manga" may not be attractive, but for those great writers who have already suffocated a series of actions by Comic Weekly, The appeal of the Huaying Comics contract is unquestionable.

Not everyone has the courage to put all their eggs in one basket like Zhuo Liming.

If he guessed correctly, there are probably more than a few authors who are secretly paying attention to the authors of "Hua Ying Manga", especially those whose serial comics are nearing completion.

Chang Tianlu thought for a while, but in the end he still didn't express his hypothesis.

How easy is it to make "Baiyun Comics" in another area with a completely different culture that has been achieved locally for decades?

If "Hua Ying Manga" never recovers from this fall, and the sales volume drops by 100 million, it's fine. If they really kill such a bloody road under the siege of Baiyun Culture——

At that time, I am afraid that the entire industry will be forced to make changes by this Qingliu...

-

Unaware of the turmoil of the outside world, after solving Zhuo Liming's contract issue, Shepherd devoted himself wholeheartedly to the drawing of the Sherlock Holmes series of comics.

The research on the scarlet characters has been completed. As for the next case, after a short thought, Shepherd Xing finally chose "Four Signatures".

The reason is simple: if the readers' knowledge of Sherlock Holmes begins with "A Study in Scarlet", then it is this "The Sign of Four" that makes Sherlock Holmes truly step onto the world stage.