Big Manga

In the morning, several editors of Weekly Boys looked at the closed conference room and discussed.

"Who is the person inside? Why is the editor-in-chief personally entertaining him?"

The editorial department has a rule not to allow outsiders to come in and out casually, but the editor-in-chief Ye Xiong brought back two people early in the morning, and dragged one of the teenagers into the conference room for a secret talk, which made all the editors curious.

"Perhaps a relative of the editor-in-chief."

Someone answered in this way, but was immediately opposed by others: "Don't talk nonsense, the editor-in-chief has always kept a clear line between public and private, and would not do such a thing."

"Since they are not relatives, they can only be cartoonists."

"No way, judging by his appearance, he is only 16 or 7 years old. How can there be such a young cartoonist!"

"Just ask Professor Yang who went out with the editor-in-chief."

"Professor, come here!"

The editors looked at Sun Yang. The young editor was packing his briefcase and replied, "That kid is the author of "Detective Conan". I have to rush to collect the manuscript, so I won't chat with you."

He didn't postpone Mr. Tomato's deadline for receiving manuscripts. In addition to daily affairs, the manga editor also has to act as the agent of the cartoonist. Tomato is the best-selling professional cartoonist under Sun Yang. Compared with the young Meng Huo, Sun Yang is of course more care about him.

However, when they heard "Detective Conan", the other editors immediately thought of the new manga that was praised by the editor-in-chief a while ago...

"That child is the original!?"

"very young……"

The editorial department is boiling.

"Professor Yang, isn't that the genius you discovered! Why didn't you go to the conference room?"

The eyes of the editors focused on Sun Yang, and Sun Yang patted his head in confusion: "I don't know, forget it, I won't tell you, I have to rush to receive the manuscript!"

He picked up his briefcase and walked out of the editorial office.

The editorial office was quiet, and it took a long time before a boo sounded.

"Is he a fool?"

The performance of a manga editor is linked to the manga artist in charge. Generally speaking, newcomer manga artists follow the standards of whoever finds out who is responsible for the editor. Ye Xiong, the editor-in-chief, will not be the responsible editor, so everyone thinks that "Detective Conan" has fallen into the hands of Sun Yang.

But this idiot doesn't care at all?

If you don’t want it, I want it—many editors’ hearts are eager. "Detective Conan" is a comic with potential. If it becomes popular, the editor in charge of it will definitely be rewarded, but how to convince Ye Xiong!

I don't know that everyone outside has already regarded himself as a sweet potato. In the conference room, Meng Huo explained the follow-up story of "Detective Conan".

"Yes, very good."

Ye Xiong nodded repeatedly. He was worried that Meng Huo's talent would not last, but after hearing the explanation, he felt that his worries seemed superfluous.

He immediately explained the manuscript fee to Meng Huo, and also talked about royalties.

"If you release a single edition, the royalties for newcomers are generally 5%, and we can increase it to 10% for you." Ye Xiong sat opposite him and said, "This is the highest share in the industry, and we hope to use it in exchange for your royalties." Commitment, comics will give priority to choosing our company within ten years."

"priority?"

Meng Huo frowned. Did this promise mean to tie him up to Phoenix Company? He didn't like it.

"It's just a priority under the same conditions. Assuming someone pays more than us, then you can choose freely." Ye Xiong explained with a smile: "I want to write it into the contract, which is a treaty that is beneficial to both of us. "

Meng Huo was stunned.

This is what Pie in the Sky is talking about. This editor-in-chief is really brave. He is willing to throw such a big bait for the little-known Meng Huo. Meng Huo has no reason to refuse.

"it is good."

After discussing everything, Li Qin accompanied Meng Huo to sign the contract.

But before signing the contract, Li Qin suddenly hesitated. She has heard gossip news about many celebrities,

Even though cartoonists are different from celebrities, but Meng Huo is still young, can he maintain a peaceful life after his debut?

"Ma'am, don't worry, we can sign a confidentiality contract."

Ye Xiong had been prepared for a long time, and he took out a confidentiality contract: "Our company will keep Meng Huo's identity and age information strictly confidential, and will never leak them out."

With this contract, Li Qin was able to help Meng Huo sign a formal contract with peace of mind. From this moment on, Meng Huo has become a genuine professional cartoonist. His remuneration is 200 per page, and the booklet royalty is 10%. That is to say, for every 30-yuan booklet sold, Meng Huo can get three dollars. .

Meng Huo overcame several obstacles at once. He didn't know that it was even more difficult for other cartoonists to become professional cartoonists!

"The original manuscript will be published in the magazine in a few weeks. Please prepare the next plot early." After Ye Xiong received the contract, he smiled at the mother and son: "Let us know when we move, and we will send someone to help."

Li Qin was surprised when she heard this: "Moving, what house?"

"Of course I moved to Ninghai City." Ye Xiong looked at her, a little surprised: "Could it be that Meng Huo is going to work in Jiangnan Province? That's too far away, and it's not safe to post every submission. The key is that there is no responsibility." The editor assists him, and it is troublesome to ask for an assistant."

Comics and novels are different. The surface is simple, but it involves a lot of work. A manuscript has to go through many steps such as writing, storyboarding, and drafting. A shot needs to be drawn at least dozens of shots. Cartoonists are very important.

"But we have never considered moving!" Li Qin stood up in panic: "I don't have a job here, and he doesn't have a registered permanent residence to go to school. Moving is simply unrealistic!"

Although Meng Huo's remuneration is very high, Li Qin is still worried that he will find no other way out in the future, and she wants him to continue to study.

"Madam, I don't think he needs to go to high school." However, Ye Xiong didn't think so. He frowned and said, "You may not have Meng Huo's talent after graduating from college. Going to school is a waste of time for him. If he puts his energy into It would be even better in comics!"

"Cartoonists are very dependent on talent. Madam should trust Meng Huo. There are absolutely no more than fifty people who can draw the cartoon "Detective Conan", and they are all professional cartoonists in their 30s and 40s."

Ye Xiong told the truth, he didn't even take into account the potential represented by the last picture. The level of cartoonists in this world is generally low, and they cannot compare to Meng Huo, who has been studying for a long time in his previous life. However, Li Qin still refused to compromise. Being traditional in nature, she firmly believed that 'study is the best way out' and insisted on not letting Meng Huo leave the school.

Just as the two were arguing, Li Qin's cell phone rang.

"You answer the phone first."

Ye Xiong made a gesture, and Li Qin picked up the phone: "Hello?"

"Teacher Bai, yes... I'm Meng Huo's mother, what's the matter?"

"What, the high school entrance examination results? Didn't read it, it came out today?... 7, 725! Are you sure you're right?"

Ye Xiong was surprised to find that Li Qin's face turned redder and redder, and his voice trembled.

"Okay, okay, yes, no problem, I will definitely notify him!"

After she hung up the phone, regardless of Ye Xiong's presence, she hugged Meng Huo: "Xiao Huo, you actually scored 725 points in the high school entrance examination! Just 25 points short of the full score, second in the county!"

Meng Huo was stunned, 725 points? Why is it higher than he expected?

Ye Xiong stood up: "I'm sorry, ma'am, I'd better take back what I just said."

"...If Meng Huo's grades are so good, then continue to study." A light flashed in his eyes, and he said: "But he is coming to Ninghai, and we can help with the household registration and school."

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