Started as a comics editor

Chapter 7: A Tooth for a Tooth, Tenfold
"Do you know how much effort I put into hiring a cartoonist like that?! I spent countless connections to get him! He was a big-name cartoonist who I had to vomit several times to get back! You can't even maintain that relationship! What kind of editor are you?!"

"Excuse me, I don't know what you mean by maintaining relationships. I didn't miss any of the initial visits or contact for support."

"Then why did they breach the contract? Isn't it because you didn't work hard enough? Regular visits didn't work, and you sensed their impatience. So, bring me some wine and go visit them, try to please them! Maintain a good relationship, isn't that what you, as an editor, are supposed to do? If you don't even have this kind of awareness, what kind of job are you in?"

"I can't do that. I'm just an editor, not a prostitute."

"Then what's the point of me having you! You can't do anything right! What's the point of having this pretty face of yours!?"

"Are you sure you want to continue?"

Unsurprisingly.

Although Tang Yao caught Editor Ding off guard.

But the editor-in-chief soon reacted. He first showed an expression of disbelief, then his face turned red, and finally he broke down, slamming the table and yelling.

The entire editorial department was silent.

Kang Ming, who was standing not far away, was trembling with fear as he watched Tang Yao arguing with Editor-in-Chief Ding.

He has been staying at home for some time.

Such a scene was indeed too stimulating for him.

Now his only feeling is regret, deep regret.

If I had known this, I would have run away yesterday...

On the other hand, Editor-in-Chief Ding’s excitement also indirectly proves that the comic award that is about to open is indeed very important.

Although Editor-in-Chief Ding can only deal with the editors, the entire publishing house is obviously not so incompetent. They have already tried to embrace the Internet.

This comic award is different from the traditional newcomer award. The works will not only be selected internally, but will also be posted online for free viewing by readers, and online readers will also be given the right to vote. The main purpose is to build momentum for the online website, otherwise there would be no need to invite veteran cartoonists to contribute.

Yes.

It's not that no one at Wenxinguan has noticed the recent Internet trends. They have already started betting on both sides. Although the focus is still on traditional paper media, they have specially established a comic award for the website that is about to be launched. It can be seen that they still attach great importance to new media internally.

The cartoonist surnamed Tang that Tang Yao is in charge of is obviously there to ensure the existence of a lower limit. After all, relying solely on novices to attract popularity to the website will not attract much... at least not as attractive as successful cartoonists.

But the cartoonist named Tang broke off the project... Although there are many alternatives, and the editorial department has contacted more than just this one big-name cartoonist, there is definitely still an impact, which is why Editor-in-Chief Ding is angry.

However, Tang Yao has a clear conscience about this.

Because she did maintain a relationship, no matter what subject the other party said they wanted to paint, she would help collect information. As long as it was a problem she could solve, she promised to solve it for them, and would contact them by phone the next day... It can be said that she did everything she could.

But she never saw the manuscript. Instead, Teacher Tang suddenly invited her to discuss it at night the day before yesterday.

Tang Yao had no idea what they were discussing, nor was she interested.

She refused outright anyway.

It’s not that he was afraid of encountering danger, but he was afraid that he would lose control of himself and end up in jail the next day for beating up a famous cartoonist and causing him to become paralyzed on one side of his body.

The result of the rejection was that I visited again yesterday and the other party said there was too much work.

Tang Yao didn't know whether the editor in chief knew Teacher Tang's personality, but it didn't matter. If she knew that he was very bad, she would still be very bad based on what he just said.

Plus, there are already replacements who have completed the work required within their responsibilities.

She had enough confidence to refute him.

now.

She narrowed her eyes, stared at Editor-in-Chief Ding, and asked coldly, "Editor-in-Chief, are you sure you want to continue?"

"...Get back to work! If you can't get Shao Changqing's manuscript back, you won't have to work anymore."

Ding Yillong opened his mouth, but noticed Tang Yao's cold gaze and didn't dare to say anything more. Instead, he started talking about Shao Changqing's issue again in anger.

After all, if I continue to talk about it, it might be considered harassment of my subordinates.

If this crime is exposed, it will be a serious one.

of course.

It’s better not to say it.

He looked at the girl in front of him, who was beautiful but had no idea how to respect him, and his anger grew even stronger.

After all, for a boss, what could be more infuriating than someone who rebels against his superiors? So, while Tang Yao was still there, he added, "The work of that talented third-rate cartoonist you mentioned..."

"Although I'm not a top-tier cartoonist, my work is indeed good. I'll bring it to you later. I believe you won't be disappointed. If you're really disappointed, it's not too late to mention it then.

I need to get work done.”

Tang Yao didn't even wait for him to finish. She interrupted him, replied, and then turned and left.

The plan has been given, and he has no say in whether he is a third-rate cartoonist or not.

She was too lazy to waste time.

But her attitude made Ding Yillong even more angry.

Because authority has been challenged again and again.

He looked at Tang Yao's back, and those dark and unexpressible thoughts began to surge out of his mind.

It wasn't until Tang Yao sat down again that he took a deep breath: "That one over there! Your name is Kang Ming, right?!"

Kang Ming stood up straight instantly: "Yes."

the other side.

Tang Yao heard the roar again. Although she felt a little sorry for Kang Ming being affected by her, she didn't care about that anymore and started working directly.

That teacher Ou didn't change the storyboard in the end.

He still had to draw the dead protagonist, and the manuscript had already been sent over.

Tang Yao had given up, after all, the matter was done... She looked at the shitty plot, resisted the urge to tear it up, and started to designate the storyboards.

The so-called storyboard specifications are actually storyboard instructions, which should mark the text size, specified font, etc., which will be used when printing. There is also AORI, which is the promotional slogan, which refers to the warm-up words at the end of each episode... The common format is similar to - [Next episode, a major adventure, begins].

Although Tang Yao did not understand Teacher Ou's idea at all, she still did what she was supposed to do and quickly got down to work.

Until the chair at the next workstation was pulled away.

"Um...thanks for yesterday."

Tang Yao turned around and found that it was Kang Ming, whom she had met yesterday.

He was sweating profusely, with an expression on his face that was unclear whether it was regret or a look of having survived a disaster. He even became cautious when speaking.

Although he looked a generation older than Tang Yao, he seemed a little scared.

"Your employment has nothing to do with me. I just did what I should do. But do you regret it?"

Tang Yao tidied up the manuscript on the table and asked with her head tilted.

"..."

Kang Ming's forehead was sweating even more, but he did not answer.

Tang Yao didn't ask any further questions, but just smiled.

"By the way..."

Kang Ming was a little dazed when he saw Tang Yao's particularly beautiful profile when she smiled... Especially when he thought of the tit-for-tat scene just now, Kang Ming became even more dazed.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Aren't you afraid of offending the editor-in-chief?"

"..."

Tang Yao paused, then turned around and asked, "You haven't been out to work for a long time, right?"

Kang Ming blushed and said, "Indeed... I've had some health issues, and it's been a bit difficult to find a job lately."

"That's normal. You have to know that even if I just humbled myself and lowered my posture again and again, I would still be criticized. It wouldn't change anything. In fact, suppressing myself too much would even cause serious psychological problems."

Tang Yao nodded in understanding, and then, while sorting out the manuscript, she explained, "Being humble won't solve any problems. Besides getting some cheap sympathy, the only one who will suffer is yourself.

Moreover, over a long period of time, constantly suppressing yourself will make you less and less confident, and you will feel that everything is your own problem, even if it is someone else's fault.

Moreover, human beings are very strange creatures. They have a kind side, for example, when they see the weak, they will subconsciously feel pity, but they also have an evil side. For example, when they see the weak, they can't help but... continue to oppress them.

What kind of person do you think our editor-in-chief is?"

"Forehead……"

"I think it's the latter. If I lower my stance, especially when I'm right, the situation won't get better, it might even get worse. Being submissive will only make it worse, at least that's my judgment."

Tang Yao put down the manuscript, then moved her chair and turned around, looking at the bald man in front of her, and smiled: "In fact, as long as you work long enough, you will easily find out who in the entire department is capable, who is treacherous, who is taking advantage of the situation, and who is a bastard who does not do his job... At this time, there will be many choices and many paths to take.

But unfortunately, most of these paths are not suitable for me because my current identity is a bit troublesome and I don’t really want to rely on others.

so--"

Tang Yao's expression suddenly turned serious. "I can only choose a more troublesome path, which is... tooth for tooth, tenfold!"

Kang Ming: “…”

He looked at Tang Yao, who played the role of Hanzawa Naoki, with awe.

"Just kidding, it's not that exaggerated."

Seeing his expression, Tang Yao couldn't act anymore and burst out laughing. Then, after looking around, she said softly, "I'm just doing what I should do and fulfilling my responsibilities, and then maintaining a certain level of strength.

For example, regarding the issues of Shao Changqing and Ou Congquan, I have fulfilled my responsibilities and informed my superiors of the problems that I cannot change. The decision-making power is no longer mine.

As for the manuscript for the comic award, I also found an excellent substitute and fulfilled my responsibility.

There's no reason for me to be a doormat in this situation."

"But the problem is..."

Kang Ming reacted, glanced at the manuscript on his desk, and stopped talking.

But the meaning is clear… being strong comes at a price.

Just don't wait for him to finish.

Tang Yao stretched her body a little, and said with a smile: "Then let's solve the problem."

"..."

Kang Ming looked at the girl with two shallow dimples on her fair face, feeling a little dazed.

this moment.

Even though there is an age gap.

He also felt that this girl who was younger than him... was much more capable than him.

"Come on."

Tang Yao didn't continue talking. The reason she said so much just now was just to make up for the fact that he was affected by her.

After all, she didn't want this unlucky kid who had been interviewed more than 20 times to have any psychological trauma.

It's almost done.

Tang Yao said "come on" at last, then turned her chair around again, ready to finish and go out.

And at the same time.

Kang Ming's phone on the table also vibrated. He picked up the phone and took a look. He immediately pulled himself out of the state of being dazzled by the beauty. He clicked his tongue lightly and said to himself, "No, it's good to have free fun..."

Tang Yao thought he was talking to her, and tilted her head again in surprise: "Hmm?"

"Ah, not to you, I mean this."

Kang Ming came back to his senses, turned around to face Tang Yao, held up his phone, and explained, "Before I started working here, I created a chess and card game platform. Originally, it was for my friends to play with, but I haven't been maintaining it lately, and the users are making a fuss. My friends asked me to maintain it, so I'm almost exhausted. How can I have the energy..."

"Oh?"

Tang Yao was slightly startled when she heard this, then tilted her head with an interested expression.

(End of this chapter)