Chapter 156: Focus
The Ninghai branch of Zhongxia Company, the boys' editorial department, and the editors were talking about it.
"The ratings of "Pokemon" are 28%? He Xi is so scary..."
"Yes, I originally thought that joining Zhongxia Company would completely get rid of Phoenix Company, but I didn't expect that they would make "Pokemon"..."
"This move is just right, and the animation has no channel problem, so our company can't stop Mr. He Xi."
"The west wind is so bad now."
"Isn't that true? I saw that he was waiting in the editor-in-chief's office early in the morning, and now he is accompanying the editor-in-chief to find the minister. This may be the case..."
"The minister won't really let him eat shi, right?"
"Haha, surely not, how could the company not have such a scandal!"
In the minister's office, Wang Zhe and Xifeng stood restrainedly. In front of them was a thirty-year-old young man, Yang Liang, the head of Ninghai affairs of Zhongxia Comics.
"There is no problem with the ratings of "Pokemon"." Yang Liang raised his legs and turned his pen in his hand: "I have made people predict that the animation can surpass "Cat and Mouse" in as slow as four months. If it is fast, it is possible next week."
"Teacher Xifeng, what do you want us to do?"
Yang Liang looked at the west wind with a smile.
The west wind shivered. He didn't like this scheming minister. He used to hide as far as he could, but today the situation was different. He had to take the initiative.
"This is my fault, I shouldn't speak wildly."
Xifeng lowered his head and apologized. He had no reason not to bow his head. When he got up that day, when he saw the news in the newspaper, Xifeng knew that he had made a big deal.
He was betting on the media and was sweating profusely when he thought about it.
"Minister, you must help me. I can't eat SHI. "Cat and Mouse Couple" is the company's signature animation. If I make a fool of myself, the company will have to be a laughing stock!"
Xifeng thought that he could not eat SHI, how could Zhongxia Company let him eat Shi?
"Are you threatening me?"
Yang Liang's smile was frugal and his eyes became cold. What's wrong with this cartoonist? He was in such a big trouble. He was still so ignorant of speaking! No wonder he fell to this point today.
"I dare not, I dare not!"
Xifeng wiped his cold sweat and explained in panic: "I'm stupid. I just don't want the company's reputation to be lost. The company is very nice to me and spent so much money to cultivate it. If the company's reputation is affected because of me, then I will definitely feel guilty!"
After saying this, Xifeng admired himself a little. His mind was very fast. He could speak so righteously. This is also considered an eloquent and witty among cartoonists.
"You really think so?"
Yang Liang's smile has recovered a lot.
"That's of course, of course!" Xifeng felt relieved when he saw Yang Liang's expression. It seemed that he had hope.
He happily imagined that Zhongxia Comics took action and Phoenix Company went bankrupt. "Pokemon" was cut in half, while "Cat and Mouse" continued to be popular.
What a shame, what a cartoonist - in front of Zhongxia Company, he is nothing.
"That's good." Yang Liang nodded with satisfaction: "Since you are thinking about the company so much, you will probably not have any resentment when you are fired."
Xifeng was stunned for a moment, his face was a little stiff. What was the minister saying? Did he hear it wrong just now? Dismissal? He must have heard it wrong!
"Come in."
Yang Liang clapped his hands and two people walked in from outside. Xifeng turned his head and found that one of them was Li Qing, the original work of "The Cat and the Mouse".
And the other person...
"I'll introduce you to you. Teacher Xifeng, who is the new painter of "The Cat and the Mouse" and is named Liunian."
Yang Liang said, Xifeng looked at the female cartoonist named Liunian. This cartoonist was very young. She looked only twenty years old and had a childish face. She shyly lowered her head and whispered.
"My name is Liunian, please give me some advice."
Xifeng felt confused. Where did this spearhead come from?
"Liu Nian is a comic intern from Yenching University. Her graduation score is 19. She is good at depicting cartoons and cute comics. I believe she can take over from Teacher Xifeng to draw "Cat and Mouse Couple" even better." Yang Liang smiled and looked at Li Qing: "Mr. Li, what do you think?"
"I'm very satisfied." Li Qing did not look at Xifeng and smiled: "The past two days, I have discussed the plot with Teacher Liunian. The new character "Golden Silk Bird" she drew is very beautiful. I think she can join the story of "Cat and Mouse".
At this time, Xifeng suddenly reacted and his face turned pale.
"Minister, Minister...you want to fire me!?"
"Yes, you said you don't want to shame the company. I appreciate your idea. You can come to the company to go through the resignation procedures in two days."
Yang Liang said with a smile that he knew everything about Xifeng, but the headquarters reminded him not to use illegal means. Zhongxia Comics could not stop the continued broadcast of "Pokemon".
Xifeng's bet was lost. Since that's the case, if Zhongxia Comics wants to be out of trouble, he can only drive Xifeng out.
"Minister, you can't do this! Editor-in-chief, please help me persuade the minister!"
Xifeng looked at Wang Zhe with hope, but Wang Zhe shook his head: "Teacher Xifeng, this is the consequence of your own crazy words. You can't let the company serve as a cushion for you."
Wang Zhe hated him for not fighting. The west wind has been seeking death until now.
No company will easily change the artist of an animation, as it will have an unknown impact on the animation. Zhongxia Manga decided to fire Xifeng, mainly because of his bet, and secondly because his work attitude was disappointing.
The blatant refusal to discuss the plot with Li Qing is not the attitude that an aggressive cartoonist should have.
"You can't do this. I have no credit and hard work!"
"How can Zhongxia Comics lack me? I am an old cartoonist. How can those young people compare to me!"
Xifeng was eager to fight for it, but Yang Liang did not give him another chance to explain and asked the security guard to lift Xifeng out.
"Calm down today and come here tomorrow to go through the resignation procedures."
Two security guards carried Xifeng out of the building, then swung it, letting him sit on the cold ground.
The ground was cold and biting, and the west wind had a pale face, feeling that everything was over. Without the protection of Zhongxia Company, he would have no job and even life would be unsustainable.
When "The Couple of Cat and the Mouse" was popular, Xifeng was drunk and dreaming every day. He consumed a lot of money. When he looked back, he found that there was not much money left on his body - he was in a desperate situation.
"Tap, tap..."
A step into the west wind, and the west wind looked up and saw Mach's face.
"Are you here to joke with me?"
Xifeng asked bitterly. He had been using mach for the past six months and had known that he was dissatisfied with him.
"I really want to laugh a lot." Mach sneered. It turns out that evil will be punished. He thought that the west wind would end sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to work so soon.
This reminded him of himself half a year ago. When facing He Xi, it seemed that he had nothing left after a night.
He Xi is definitely a genius who surpasses the times, and is destined to make the person standing opposite him fail. Mach is the first, Qin Ya is the second, Xifeng is the third...but not the last.
"You are lucky than me." said mach: "When I was defeated by Teacher He Xi like you, I did not repent in time, but instead adopted an extreme method..."
He remembered how stupid it was to ask the Internet promoter to discredit He Xi, but he failed in a mess.
"I can't go back to the past to save you, but Xifeng, you still have a chance..." Mach turned around and said, "Let's go and find Teacher He Xi. As long as he forgives your speech, you will be fine."
The west wind was slightly stunned, and the light lit up in his eyes.
Yes, as long as He Xi publicly forgives him, the ratings of "Pokemon" exceed "The Cat and the Mouse Couple", Xifeng can not have to fulfill his bets, and there is no media that can threaten him.
And in this way, Zhongxia Company will not drive the west wind out.
"Okay, this can do it!" A hot stream surged in Xifeng's heart, and he quickly stood up from the ground, followed behind Mach's butt and said gratefully: "Brother, thank you. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have been really finished this time!"
Brothers are brothers - Xifeng felt guilty. He treated Mach like this, but he extended a helping hand in the crisis. Mach has really changed a lot in the past six months. He is not as naive as he was half a year ago, and his heart has improved a lot.
"Don't thank me. Whether Teacher He Xi will agree depends on your sincerity."
Mach speeded up.
On this day, Phoenix Company fell into joy.
Once the animation ratings of "Pokemon" were exposed, dozens of media requested interviews. This was the first time that Phoenix Company encountered such a large-scale media formation since the establishment of Zhongxia Company.
Xu Jing ordered the company's employees to refuse, and the reporters almost broke the door of the animation production department.
However, in this large-scale interview, Meng Huo kept quiet. He received invitations from several local TV stations for the broadcasting rights of "Pokemon", and then agreed to four without conflict.
The broadcast price of "Pokemon" totaled 2.2 million yuan per episode, with the revenue being seven times the cost, creating another miracle in the history of animation.
Seeing this number, Xu Jing and Lin Mingzhe were as excited as children, pulling Meng Huo Da Quat at noon.
The numbers were heard by employees and caused another uproar. The revenue ratio of "Pokemon" was too amazing, definitely exceeding TV series and movies. Some news websites released reports on the same day, praising animation for the profit-making industry.
Chapter completed!