Chapter VI: Signing the Contract
In the morning, several editors of the weekly boy looked at the closed conference room and talked.
"Who is the person inside? How could the editor-in-chief be personally entertained?"
The editorial department has regulations that outsiders should not be allowed to go in and out at will, but editor-in-chief Ye Xiong brought two people back early in the morning and pulled the boys into the conference room for secret talks. This incident made all editors curious.
"Maybe it's the editor-in-chief's relative."
Someone answered this, but immediately opposed it from others: "Don't talk nonsense, the editor-in-chief has always been clear about public and private affairs and will not do such things."
"Since you're not a relative, you can only be a cartoonist."
"No, it's only 16 or 7 years old, so how can such a young cartoonist be such a young one!"
"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. Hearing this, he replied: "That child is the author of "Detective Conan". I have to hurry to receive the article and I won't talk with you anymore."
He did not postpone the date of Tomato Teacher's acceptance. In addition to daily affairs, the comic editor also had to serve as the agent of the cartoonist. Tomato is the best-selling professional cartoonist under Sun Yang. Compared to the young Meng Huo, Sun Yang certainly cared more about him.
However, as soon as he heard of "Detective Conan", other editors immediately remembered the newcomer comics that were praised by the editor-in-chief a while ago...
"That kid is the original work!?"
"So young..."
The editorial department was in full swing.
"Professor Yang, isn't that the genius you discovered? Why didn't you go to the conference room?"
The editors' eyes gathered on Sun Yang, and Sun Yang touched his head in confusion: "I don't know, forget it, I won't tell you anymore, I have to hurry to receive the article!"
He picked up his briefcase and walked out of the editorial office.
The editorial department was quiet, and it took a long time to hear a boo.
"Is he a fool?"
The performance of comic editors is linked to the cartoonists he is responsible for. Generally speaking, newcomers follow the standards of who finds who is responsible for the editor. Ye Xiong, as editor-in-chief, will not be responsible for the editor, so everyone thinks that "Detective Conan" falls into Sun Yang's hands.
But this fool didn't care at all?
You don’t want me - many editors are eager to learn. "Detective Conan" is a potential comic. If it is released very well, the editor in charge will definitely receive a heavy reward. But how can you convince Ye Xiong!
I don’t know that everyone outside has already regarded themselves as a hot commodity. In the conference room, Meng Huo explained the follow-up story of "Detective Conan".
“Yes, it’s good.”
Ye Xiong nodded repeatedly. He was worried that Meng Huo's talent would not last, but after listening to the explanation, he felt that his worries seemed redundant.
He immediately explained the royalties to Meng Huo and also talked about royalties.
"If a single-line version is issued, the royalty for ordinary newcomers is 5%, and we can increase it to 10% for you." Ye Xiong sat opposite him and said: "This is the highest share amount in the industry. We hope to exchange it for your commitment. Comics will give priority to our company within ten years."
"priority?"
Meng Huo frowned. Could this promise be to tie him to death in Phoenix Company? He doesn't like this.
"It's just a priority under the same conditions. Assuming that someone pays higher than we do, you can choose freely." Ye Xiong explained with a smile: "I want to write it into the contract. This is a treaty that is beneficial to both of us."
Meng Huo was stunned.
This is what the editor-in-chief is talking about. He is really bold. He is willing to throw such a big bait for the unknown Meng Huo. Meng Huo has no reason to refuse.
"good."
After discussing everything, Li Qin accompanied Meng Huo to sign the contract.
But before signing the contract, Li Qin suddenly hesitated. She had heard a lot of gossip news about celebrities. Even though cartoonists are different from celebrities, Meng Huo is still young. Can she maintain a peaceful life after her debut?
"Madam, please rest assured, we can sign a confidentiality contract."
Ye Xiong was prepared for a long time, so he came up with a confidentiality contract: "Our company will strictly keep Meng Huo's identity and age information confidential and will never be leaked."
With this contract, Li Qin helped Meng Huo sign the formal contract with peace of mind. At this moment, Meng Huo became a real professional cartoonist. His royalty was 200 per page and the royalty of a single book was 10%, which means that for every 30 yuan sold, Meng Huo could get three yuan.
Meng Huo crossed several obstacles at once, and he didn't know that it was even more difficult for other cartoonists to become professional cartoonists!
"The original manuscript will be featured in the magazine in a few weeks. Please prepare the next plot early." After Ye Xiong collected the contract, he smiled at the mother and son: "I inform us when moving, and we will send someone to help."
Li Qin was surprised when she heard this: "Moving, what family should I move?"
"Of course I moved to Ninghai City." Ye Xiong looked at her and was a little surprised: "Is Meng Huo going to work in Jiangnan Province? That's too far. It's unsafe to have to post every time he submits a post. The key is that there is no responsible editor to assist him, and it's also troublesome to hire an assistant."
Comics are different from novels. They are simple on the surface and are actually rich in a lot of work. An original manuscript has to go through many steps such as text, storyboards, drafts, etc., and at least dozens of pictures are required to draw a shot. Editor's guidance and assistant help are very important to professional cartoonists.
"But we never considered moving!" Li Qin stood up in panic: "I don't have a job here, and he doesn't have a household registration to go to school, moving is simply unrealistic!"
Although Meng Huo's royalties were very high, Li Qin was still worried that he would not find any other way out in the future, so she wanted him to continue to go to school.
"Madam, I don't think he has to go to high school." However, Ye Xiong didn't think so. He frowned and said, "It may not be as talented as Meng Huo after graduating from college. Going to school is a waste of time for him. It would be better if he put his energy on comics!"
"Cartoonists are very dependent on talents. The lady should believe that Meng Huo is now no more than fifty people can draw the comic "Detective Conan", and they are all professional cartoonists in their thirties and forties."
Ye Xiong said a big truth, and he didn't even count the potential represented by the last picture. The cartoonists in this world are generally of low level, not as good as Meng Huo, who had been studying for a long time in his previous life. However, Li Qin still refused to compromise. She was a traditional person by nature and firmly believed that "learning is the best way out" and insisted on not letting Meng Huo leave school.
Just as the two were arguing, Li Qin's cell phone rang.
"You answer the phone first."
Ye Xiong signaled, Li Qin picked up her phone: "Hey?"
"Teacher Bai, yes... I am Meng Huo's mother, is there anything wrong?"
"What, the high school entrance examination results? Didn't read it, it's released today?...7,725! Are you sure you didn't say anything wrong?"
Ye Xiong was surprised to find that Li Qin's face became redder and her voice trembled.
"Okay, okay, yes, no problem, I will definitely notify him!"
After she hung up the phone, she hugged Meng Huo regardless of Ye Xiong's presence: "Xiao Huo, you actually got 725 points in the middle school entrance examination! You are so full that you can think about it 25 points, the second in the county!"
Meng Huo was stunned, 725 points? Why is it higher than he expected?
Ye Xiong stood up: "I'm sorry, madam, I'd better take back what I said just now."
Chapter completed!