Started as a comics editor

Chapter 66 Wasted

It turns out.

Su Deqiang felt that it was not unreasonable for Tang Yao to be confused... Even if Miss Li activated her networking skills, even if "Fate/Zero" was so popular before.

Because there was no platform like a magazine, when the second episode was finally released, its popularity was not as explosive as when it first appeared at the comic awards.

Although it's already outrageous.

Less than half a day.

The account of 'Third-Rate Painter' has over 100,000 followers, and the readers discussing it below are countless... Hundreds of readers are discussing the Noble Phantasms of various Heroic Spirits, the identities of the new Heroic Spirits, the subsequent plot, who will win, etc.

Obviously, after the second season of "Fate/Zero" began to unfold the plot with high quality and quantity, signs of its explosive popularity began to emerge.

But unfortunately, there are only signs.

Because social media...is definitely not as good as the comic magazine platform.

The reason is very simple. For example, buyers of comic magazines will not just follow one comic. It would be a big loss to buy a magazine just for one comic.

Many readers have their own main comics to follow, but they are not reluctant to check out other comics serialized in magazines.

And this characteristic is destined... that good comics will attract more and more readers as the number of issues of the magazine increases, eventually forming a snowball effect.

Just like the "Big Comic" that Tang Yao was in charge of before, perhaps 20% of readers bought the magazine mainly for Ou Congquan's "Girls and Boys with Swords", but this does not mean that they will not read other comics. As long as a new cartoonist's work is published in the magazine, it means that the 20% of readers who read "Girls and Boys with Swords" may go to read their own comics and then become their own readers!
Then, if even 10% of it can be retained, it would be a huge difference.

Because these 10% of readers bring huge popularity and profits.

That’s the role of the platform.

But what about social media? It's a completely different thing... It's not meant for serializing comics. The readers we see so far are basically all experienced readers. Most ordinary readers don't even know that "Fate/Zero" is available for free.

The reason why it has such high attention now is thanks to the comic award. Otherwise, if it only relied on word of mouth... it would probably be difficult.

But on the other hand, if this comic can be so popular, it is hard to imagine what kind of results it will achieve if it is put into the right magazine.

This is also the reason why Su Deqiang cried out for confusion.

He really likes this comic and hopes it can be known by more people.

And there are more than one such people. Soon...even more important people will emerge.

A user named 'Rumi @《Into the Night》is currently being serialized' retweeted the comic posted by the third-rate artist and commented: "Great drawing! Interested in joining 'Young Comic'?"

As soon as this dynamic was released.

moment.

The number of followers of the third-rate painter's account has exceeded 200,000!
no way.

This Rumi... is the most famous cartoonist in this parallel world, no doubt about it.

The "Young Comic" she mentioned is the world's best-selling comic magazine. According to Tang Yao, this is the otherworldly version of Shonen Jump!
Her retweet directly brought a second wave of popularity to "Fate/Zero"!
Tang Yao also saw it, and out of gratitude, she replied to the famous cartoonist: "Thank you... I don't have any plans to serialize it in a magazine for the time being."

This was also the first time he spoke under the guise of a "third-rate painter."

As soon as these words were spoken, countless people... sighed and lamented.

……

“…I didn’t agree.”

An extremely spacious...even luxurious studio.

A voluptuous young woman in loose pajamas, wearing round-framed glasses, dropped her phone and threw her hands towards the editor nearby. "Give up! This comic was even featured at the Wenxinkan awards ceremony, and it hasn't been serialized in their magazine. Clearly, the author has decided not to publish it."

"Wenxin Hall is Wenxin Hall, and we are us. They are not even worthy of carrying our shoes."

On the other side, a middle-aged woman who looked to be in her forties, with a serious expression and neat short hair, frowned slightly and replied, "But this third-rate painter is really ungrateful. He turned down such a good opportunity. It's a pity for the work. I was quite optimistic about it."

"I think this might be a good thing."

The plump young woman pushed up her glasses and replied, "At least I don't have to dance in shackles."

She has a pair of seductive eyes that can't be concealed even with glasses. Even when she's just staring straight ahead, she gives off a seductive vibe. Coupled with her beautiful face and voluptuous figure... she's incredibly sexy.

But it was obvious that her seductive looks had no effect on the middle-aged woman.

Upon hearing her words, the prim middle-aged woman immediately chided her softly, "What good news? You're so ignorant of the hunger of a well-fed man. If I were to run this comic, it would sell, if not tens of millions, at least five million copies... Such a good idea, what a waste... Just wait and see, this person will definitely regret it."

"..."

The young woman curled her lips and said, "Regret it, you are so self-righteous."

"I'm putting this out there! This third-rate artist will definitely regret it! When he realizes that he's worked so hard for half a year and hasn't earned a cent, and that his ridiculous persistence is completely meaningless, he'll turn around and beg us to serialize the series!"

"Okay, okay, you have the final say. I don't want to argue with you. Let's get back to my series. In the next issue, I want to draw yuri..."

"No!"

"Just a hint!"

"No! You are the mainstay! You absolutely cannot take any risks!"

"..."

The young woman stared at the other person intently, while the serious middle-aged woman did not give in at all. After a stalemate, the young woman had no choice but to look away and said submissively, "Alright..."

Say it.

She turned to look at the drawing paper on the table, a trace of fatigue on her face...

To be honest, if possible, she would like to exchange with that third-rate painter. She can't finish it even if she wants to, and she can't paint what she wants. What's the point?
Wenxin Hall.

Zhao Fangsheng also frowned, looking at the free "Fate/Zero" on his phone and shook his head: "What a shame... He didn't listen to my advice."

"Yes."

Shang Tao wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief.

Almost.

Fortunately, the other party released the second episode of "Fate/Zero" for free, otherwise he would have deleted the pinned post... and he would have almost been criticized.

"Forget it, since it insists on having its own way, let's just ignore it. It's a shame, it's a waste of such a good work."

Zhao Fangsheng put down his phone and rubbed his eyebrows.

What bothers him more now is the selection of the editor-in-chief of the male editorial department, and he really has no time to take care of comics.

Seeing that Tang Yao rejected "Young Comic".

Many people feel it is a pity.

Some readers feel it’s a pity, and people in the industry feel it’s even more of a pity.

Even some people who are not related to it feel it is a pity.

"Ugh……"

Mingyu Technology.

Si Jinliang let out a long sigh.

Tang Yao put away the contract and gave him a strange look: "Are you reluctant to part with your belongings?"

"I'm willing to give it up. I'm going to sell it later anyway. It's better if you buy it, and you don't have to tear it down."

Si Jinliang flipped over his phone and looked at the beautiful girl in front of him. "I just hope you won't regret it later... like this cartoonist who regretted it. He's so talented, but so naive. He turned down invitations from Rumi and Young Comic. It was a chance to rise to fame overnight. What a waste. Eh..."

"..."

Tang Yao glanced at his phone and fell silent after seeing the familiar account name.

(End of this chapter)