After returning to Leaf Publishing House, Bato recorded the information he just obtained from Lina and stored it in a thick folder.
This folder summarizes general information about several writers he is optimistic about.
Some of these people have met in person, and some have only communicated through letters a few times, but without exception, they have all signed long-term cooperation treaties with Leaf Publishing House.
The next key training candidates will be generated from this list.
Looking at the lines of handwriting written by himself, Ba Tuo couldn't help but murmur to himself: "A few sprouting seeds... can they grow into towering trees in the future?"
There was a pause, and then he smiled slightly ashamedly.
It's clear that your career has just started, so why do you fantasize about being successful and famous in the future?
He carefully put the document away and took out the first comic issue he bought by the way from his briefcase.
In fact, he asked President Modric whether these cartoons could be published in newspapers, but this proposal was rejected as soon as he said it.
The reason given by the president is: This comic journal carries Miss Chrissy’s dream.
"——Even Leaf Publishing House can be said to be just a by-product of this dream. Just give up the idea of just providing a random page and eating meat." The original words were like this.
As a result, Bato's secret hope that "Wangdu Morning News" would receive more resources was shattered. Leaf Publishing House established a separate journal editorial department, which was on par with the other two newspapers under its name.
With this little episode in front of him, he had a strong curiosity about this new comic journal.
Although he worked in the same building, Bato really didn't want to privately inquire about the content published there. He just waited to see its true appearance when the first issue was released.
Turning over the pages of a beautifully made book with the Leaf Publishing House logo printed just below the cover, he read page by page.
As he watched, the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously.
I don't know what I saw was interesting, but suddenly a hearty laughter like an old hen laying eggs rang out in the office.
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After less than a month's absence, Wayne returned to the academy.
After greeting Professor Conley and Senior Sister Olive as usual, Wayne slowly walked to the Lily Club's activity room.
This holiday was not a pleasant one, but it was fulfilling.
The first issue of "Comics Illustrated" has been successfully released. Thanks to the previous large-scale solicitation of submissions and advertisements placed in various newspapers and streets, many people are aware of its existence.
For the sake of publicity, Chris even specially asked him to bring a dozen copies to school this time, ready to give them to his friends.
Of course, Lily Club will definitely provide it.
The people gathered here are all children from wealthy families, who have money and leisure. As long as you can impress them even a little bit, these people can easily place long-term orders and are definitely the ideal candidates to make money.
However, before he reached the club building, Wayne saw a familiar figure.
Under the shade of the trees in the aisle, Ge Li was sitting alone on a bench, reading something.
Although it was the cold season when there were no birds singing and flowers fragrant, the bright sunshine penetrated the shade of the trees and cast mottled light spots on her body, making her look like she was in the middle of summer.
Wayne couldn't help but smile and quietly approached her.
Gradually, he could clearly see her peaceful and cheerful eyebrows, as well as the slight smile hanging on the corner of her mouth.
However, she was so immersed in the book in her hand that she didn't notice Wayne's arrival at all.
I saw her browsing with concentration, turned to the next page, and suddenly burst out with a more joyful and clear laughter.
Only then did Wayne realize that what she was holding was a "Comics Journal".
He suddenly realized a problem.
...Did he show up at the wrong time?
But it was too late for him to wake up now. He seemed to feel the change in the atmosphere around him, and Ge Li raised his head casually.
Seeing Wayne standing in front of her like this, her expression was momentarily awkward.
A faint chilly breeze passed through the gap between the two of them, instantly bringing them back from the beautiful summer to winter.
"The sun is shining brightly today."
Wayne showed a very deceptive innocent smile.
Song Li also restrained his overly carefree expression just now, closed the "Comic Journal" in his hand as if nothing had happened, and then threw it back into Wayne's arms.
"It's not good-looking at all. We at Dandelion Publishing House will definitely make a better publication next time..."
She said very quietly, "Stop being so proud."
Wayne's expression showed a trace of helplessness. He reopened the journal thrown by Song Li and continued reading while sitting on the other end of Song Li's bench.
"Thank you for the gift, but I'm really not proud of it."
Rather, it is a matter of course that these entertainment products will be loved by everyone.
Different stories, different painting styles, different forms of expression, but what every work has in common is that they are all interesting.
In this era of extremely limited entertainment options, something like this only needs to be given a little push and it can easily be widely touted.
The best proof is that all the first editions of "Comics Journal" have been sold out.
I heard that after buyers read it themselves and then resell it, the amount can even be several times higher than the first purchase. It is already in an explosive state.
If there is any benefit that Wayne can get from it, it is probably that he can get a little more money when the profits are settled in each period?
Oh, money is just a number to me——
Wayne swallowed the words he almost blurted out.
Saying such pretentious words in front of Song Li will only bring humiliation to oneself.
"By the way, have you paid back the money Lawrence asked you to borrow before?" Wayne suddenly remembered this matter.
"Not yet." Ge Li was not in a hurry, "I forgot about it even if I didn't mention it. Remember to remind him next time you see him, so as not to have to remind me personally."
Hey boy, why can't you just lend me some money and then forget about it?
He only dared to complain about this in his heart.
"I will remind you when I have time." He skipped the topic and placed the "Comics Journal" between the two of them.
"Miss Kareira, if you are not busy, can you accompany me to read this comic again?"
Wayne asked very understandingly, "There are several stories in it that are very interesting. I have always wanted to share my thoughts with my friends."
Hearing what he said, Song Li glanced at him suspiciously.
"You have so many friends, how can you not find anyone to communicate with you?"
...Tsk.
I just want to find an excuse for you to continue reading happily.
"Because I just want to read it with you and Song Li." Wayne stared at the comic in his hand without looking at Song Li's expression.
