Eat, drink, stroll around, and it took a morning to pass.

At noon, Qin Ya and two companions came to a chain restaurant in Sogo Department Store with a few shopping bags and met with other people from Zhongxia Company.

"Why have you bought so many things?" Wang Zhe asked in surprise.

"I bought it without realizing it, there are a lot of beautiful clothes and dolls."

A female cartoonist replied, and Qin Ya looked at the male cartoonists sitting on the side and smiled: "Editor-in-Chief, you have bought a lot of things too."

Several male cartoonists centered on Li Xin are gathering on a table, happily placing a Gundam. There are many boxes of Gundam models on the table that are not open. In addition, some packages placed on the ground, men buy no less than women.

"Is this Gundam very expensive? I remember that one set costs several hundred!"

Qin Ya walked over and said that she had also visited several model shops selling Gundam in the morning. The price of this model is comparable to that of cosplay clothes, and she felt that it was really not worth it.

"This model is very interesting and can be assembled by itself." However, the man's idea is different from that of a girl. Li Xin replied with a smile: "And it can be collected after it is installed, which is particularly meaningful."

"I'm just about to open a Gundam comic, and this model can make me familiar with it." Another cartoonist also looked happy: "Teacher He Xi's Gundam is indeed well-known. These structures and details are too many than other cartoonists. If you can understand the structure of the model, then the Gundam in my comics can also be drawn more cleverly!"

Since Phoenix Company opened up the authorization of Gundam comics a year ago, and then "Gundam Ed" was broadcast, Gundam theme comics and animations in the entire Chinese world have become more and more popular. But while it is popular, the difficulty of this theme has also become higher and higher. "Gundam Ed" has greatly enhanced readers' horizons, so its Gundam structure has become the object of learning for cartoonists.

He Xi unknowingly created a culture in the comics industry. Including Zhongxia Company, and even in some comic artist education universities that have been established for a few years, Gundam has become an important research object for young cartoonists. Each Gundam in "Gundam Colored" has a dedicated fan.

"You men just love to play!"

Qin Ya was not interested in Gundam. After a few glances, she sat in the position of female cartoonists with her companions. The female cartoonists were playing happily with a pair of poker cards from "Pokemon". Wang Zhe came over and asked, "There will be a signing meeting for several cartoonists from Phoenix Company in the afternoon. Who are you going to see it?"

"I, I want to see it." "So too!"

Several young cartoonists raised their hands, but Qin Ya shook her head: "I won't go anymore. I'm so tired after leaving all morning. I want to rest in the afternoon and come out to see it in the evening."

Wang Zhe nodded. This time the signing meeting was a good opportunity for cartoonists who had not held a signing meeting, but it was not much attractive to those with experience. Especially popular cartoonists like Qin Ya, who held various events when she was writing novels. Now, except for the signing meetings of super popular cartoonists like He Xi. Qin Ya should not be attracted by it.

"Qin Ya, since you don't go... can you give me your SLR?" Wang Zhe asked with some itch. He really wanted to try this high-end camera.

"Okay." Qin Ya didn't care about handing the camera to Wang Zhe. Wang Zhe took it away carefully.

After lunch, the people from Zhongxia Company were divided into three batches. Some cartoonists acted freely, some cartoonists went to the signing party, and some went back to the hotel to play cards and rest.

The signing party was held in a large indoor square. Before the official start, there were already many people standing outside. Readers waiting everywhere could be seen chatting and spanking. After the event officially started at 2:30 in the afternoon, there were long queues in the three signing passages opened in the square.

"There are too many people, how come there are so many people!"

A cartoonist asked in surprise that there were nearly a thousand people queuing in each team, and the number was increasing. When did ordinary cartoonists in Phoenix Company have such great appeal? It is still believed that they are still in the areas where Ninghai and other comic fans gather, but there are so many readers on the Manga Island, which is very unusual.

"These are not necessarily true loyal readers." Wang Zhe replied lightly: "I finally came to Manga Island once. As long as I am an individual, I will want the signature of the cartoonist."

This is not a strange phenomenon. Tourists may have arrived because of He Xi and Carnival and other reasons, but as long as they come and are holding a signing party next to them, they will naturally feel like getting a signature. This is like chasing stars. There is a star in front of you. Whether you like it or not, you will get the signature first.

"Yeah, this is a good idea."

Wang Zhe thought about it and suddenly felt that this was a very powerful method.

He Xi attracted readers and indirectly created such a lively signing scene. This can greatly improve the confidence of the authors participating in the signing meeting and also inspire other cartoonists of Phoenix. What's even better is that it can create an illusion for the media, allowing reporters to overestimate the strength of the cartoonists of Phoenix when reporting on the signing meeting scene.

"Good solution, really good solution!"

Wang Zhe thought this model could be learned from it. He took a few photos and then took people in.

The square was also very lively. Three cartoonists sat in different locations, with security guards and female employees guiding readers' order. Each reader has more than ten seconds to contact the cartoonist. There is also a stall selling the cartoonist's comics in front of each team. The whole square was loud, but in an orderly manner.

"It's him..."

As soon as Wang Zhe entered the square, he stared at a cartoonist who was signing for a sale, with a gray face.

"Who is that?" a new girl cartoonist asked strangely.

"You don't know?" Someone immediately replied: "That's Mr. Mach. He used to be a cartoonist in our company, but now he has joined Phoenix Company!"

"Isn't that a traitor, such a shameless person. How could he laugh so happily after doing this kind of thing??"

"That's right. This guy is very thick-skinned. He and Teacher He Xi were mortal enemies, but he actually ran over and licked him. Although he looked proud now, he was desperate when he was defeated by Teacher He Xi. And I really don't know what he was proud of. His current achievements are not relying on Teacher He Xi!"

"Yes, if there was no Hexi, how could this guy sit here and hold a signing party!"

A group of cartoonists were envious, jealous and hated. Especially the old cartoonists from Longteng comics were particularly unbalanced at the moment. After being defeated by He Xi, Mach's status in Zhongxia Company was very low, and it was called a shame for many people to comics. Other cartoonists were disdainful of dating him. Unexpectedly, Mach transformed and now he was sitting on the Phoenix booth to hold a signing meeting!

The world changes are so crazy!

Cartoonists are jealous, while comic editor Wang Zhe was angry. Mach is a cartoonist he trained for several years, especially during Longteng comics, which received his care. Now seeing Mach sitting in the opponent's seat, Wang Zhe always feels that he has helped others cultivate talents in vain. He has the urge to vomit blood.

But after thinking for a while, he held back his anger.

After all, who can blame this? When Mach left, he was already Zhongxia's abandoned son, and he only switched to Phoenix Company after leaving Zhongxia normally. There was no problem with the steps. If you want to blame, you must blame Zhongxia for not expecting this result. Wang Zhe has been unable to understand why Mach showed goodwill to He Xi in the past two years.

"Did I not pay attention to his changes at the beginning?"

Wang Zhe thought with some regret that after Mach lost his reputation in the confrontation with He Xi, he had never cared about this cartoonist, and even thought that when Mach left, he would die of old age. It was precisely because he did not notice the change of Mach that he left. Mach himself is a very talented cartoonist. If he knew that his personality had changed, perhaps Wang Zhe could have left him at the beginning.

"pity……"

Although it's a pity, the status quo cannot be changed.

"Editor-in-chief, look, isn't that Xifeng?" Suddenly, a cartoonist exclaimed beside Wang Zhe: "Didn't that guy Xifeng go to freely move? How could he be in the signing team of mach!"

Wang Zhe was stunned and looked up. Sure enough, in front of the signing team of Mach, Xifeng, a cartoonist from Zhongxia Company, was standing there with a comic book.

"How could he be there!", "He is also a traitor?"

Some cartoonists seem very angry, and Xifeng is not popular in Zhongxia Company. Could this guy also want to betray? Wang Zhe thought it was impossible. Since Mach defected to Phoenix, he has been paying attention to the status of other cartoonists. Although Xifeng is half-dead, he is not the kind of person who dares to betray.

"Don't worry about him." Wang Zhe said: "He used to be friends with Mach, and he should just want to see him."

He was right. At the signing site of Mach, Mach had just sent away a female fan who said she would always support him. With a smile, she turned around and saw Xifeng coming.

"You..." Mach's smile stopped and said awkwardly: "Why are you here?"

"I'll come to you for your autograph." Xifeng put the comic on the table in front of Mach and said with a smile: "I have read all your new comics, Mach, congratulations on your rebirth."

"Western Wind..." Mach looked at the Western Wind in surprise: "You have changed."

This cartoonist would actually say congratulations to him, this is a miracle.

"I haven't changed, I'm still the same, confused, and full of wine..." Xifeng shook his head: "I'm very jealous of you now, mach... But you are my benefactor. Even if I don't know my shame, I can't forget your help to me."

Xifeng was almost fired by Zhongxia Company back then. Thanks to Mach who helped him up without grudges and took him to find He Xi himself. Xifeng luckily retained his job, and he was full of gratitude for this. He is a man. Mach is so loyal. Xifeng can betray him once, but he will never betray him a second time.

"You are much more honest now than before..." Mach sighed, holding a pen and signing the comic: "How is your recent job?"

"It's still the same thing. Zhongxia Company has enough magazines, so I can also get the opportunity to adapt the work." Xifeng replied with a smile: "Although it's not too hot, thanks to Teacher He Xi's expansion of the comic market, the income of cartoonists is pretty good now. I just need to make a living in this life...mach, I heard you are married?"

"Yeah." Mach nodded.

"How is your wife?"

Xifeng asked again.

"She is very domineering, and sometimes she always forces me to do this and that, which is unbearable..." After signing her name, she looked up and smiled, "But no matter what, she really loves me, I feel very happy... Give it to, Xifeng, your comic."

He handed the comic back to Xifeng. The time for signing the book will give every reader a short time. A security guard started urging him before leaving. Xifeng stretched out his hand. Mach was stunned for a moment, then stood up and held it.

"Mach, I wish you to become a more popular cartoonist in the future." Xifeng gave his blessing, and Mach nodded: "Thank you."

After the two of them said this, they separated. Xifeng walked to the gate with the comics. He looked back at the location of the mach. The friend who had played with him had achieved this achievement today. Xifeng was very happy.

He opened the comics - "I wish you a more popular comic artist, my brother." - mach

"What a coincidence..."
Chapter completed!