"Meet at 11 a.m. at the café across the street from the school!"

When he received a text message from Su Nan, Meng Qi happened to come back from morning exercise. Whether at home or abroad, Meng Qi has always maintained the habit of exercising. This keeps him energized at all times.

Meng Qi was not unsettled because he wanted to meet the goddess, and after simply replying with a "yes", he took out his paintbrush and manuscript paper, and continued to draw "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" while Du Ziming went to the library.

Since signing the publishing contract with Elk Books, Meng Qi has accumulated a manuscript of 7 words, which is almost a word in two days.

This speed was already unbelievably fast, and this was drawn by Meng Qi when he deliberately avoided Du Ziming.

According to common sense, a cartoonist, with the cooperation of his assistant, can complete an average of 4 pages of original manuscripts a day, which is considered to be highly productive, and if you add the process of coloring the American version, the speed will be even slower.

However, Meng Qi can independently complete about 10 pages of color manuscripts every day in the dilemma of not having much time, and if it is a black and white comic, the maximum speed can even reach 30 pages per day.

After drawing a few pages of sketches in a hearty manner, the time had come to half past ten, Meng Qi put away the sketches and painting tools, changed clothes at will, put the magazines in his school bag, and walked to the agreed café.

Meng Qi's dormitory was not far from the café, and in order to show respect and politeness, he still advanced more than ten minutes early. Entering the café, under the guidance of the waiter, Meng Qi chose a booth by the window and could see the door of the store and sat down.

Meng Qi always thought that for a girl like Su Nan, who had always been held by men like a pearl, he must regard being late as a natural privilege, so he had just sat down for less than three minutes when he saw Su Nan's graceful figure walking into the café, and he was still a little surprised in his heart.

Su Nan obviously also saw Meng Qi, and he beckoned from afar, and then walked over quickly: "I didn't expect you to be earlier than me, big cartoonist." ”

She didn't say "you're so early", nor did she ask "why are you so early", but it made people feel kind.

Su Nan is wearing a knitted sweater with a big V-neck today, and her black skinny jeans show her lines to the fullest.

"You're early, too. Meng Qi looked at Su Nan sitting opposite him generously.

"Listening to your tone, you seem surprised......"

"A little ......"

"You say such things so frankly, even if you want to hate it, you can't hate it......" Su Nan said half-jokingly, then spread out his right hand and stretched out in front of Meng Qi, "Where's the magazine?"

"Good morning, two guests, do you need to order?" When Meng Qi had just opened his schoolbag, the waiter finally walked over.

"A cup of black coffee, thank you. Su Nan quickly made a decision.

"Same as this lady, thank you. ”

Meng Qi replied as he handed the magazine to Su Nan.

Su Nan flipped through the magazine and said, "Wow, it's really different from reading the original manuscript...... This one is still the first issue, so I'll just collect it, maybe it will increase in value in the future!"

"Great idea, I've already collected three copies!"

The two looked at each other, and then chuckled in unison, a strange sensation brewing in the café that was imperceptible to the two of them.

At this time, the waiter brought the coffee, said "please use it slowly" and left again.

"Try this black coffee, it's pretty good. Su Nan picked up the cup and took a sip elegantly.

"Actually, I prefer tea to coffee. Meng Qi took a symbolic sip, and then said, "This thing, smelling and drinking are two different things. ”

"Why do you like tea?"

Su Nan stirred the small spoon and looked at Meng Qi with interest.

"In a sense, tea can represent China, isn't it? Just when it comes to tea, I'm sure many people think of our country. So, let's put it this way, I don't like tea so much, I actually prefer the kind of lifestyle and lifestyle that tea represents. ”

"So you prefer domestic, don't you?" It's always easy to talk to smart people.

"Of course. ”

"And what are you going to do when you get back?"

"Of course it's drawing comics, do you still need to think about it?" Meng Qi replied without thinking, "There are so many stories in my head, I have to hurry up and draw them!"

"So many stories?" it seemed that Su Nan's interest was even stronger, "You mean you have a lot of ideas for comics?"

"Almost......"

At this time, Meng Qi was a little vague.

Su Nan let out a long "oh" and said meaningfully, "It seems to be very interesting." But I think "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" seems to be a very long story......"

"That's right. ”

"So do you have time to draw anything else? And American comics and Huaxia comics are two completely different comics, right?"

Su Nan threw out a series of questions, and it was obvious that she still had a considerable understanding of comics.

"Time is not a problem, I paint very quickly. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is a weekly magazine. Meng Qi pointed to the big red letters on the cover of the magazine, which read "Weekly Issue".

Su Nan noticed this and couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice: "Once a week?! This is crazy." Even if it is a Chinese black and white comic, it is quite hard to do it once a week, and it takes a cartoonist and a lot of assistants to complete...... Did that guy Joe's brain pump, how could he make such a decision!"

Su Nan, who has always been calm and elegant, was a little surprised, which shows that this matter is far beyond people's understanding of comic creation.

"You misunderstood, Su Nan, the weekly decision was made by myself, and it has nothing to do with Mr. Smith, in fact, he should be very distressed. Meng Qi explained with a smile.

"Ah, so that's ......" Su Nan looked at Meng Qi with a confident smile on his face, as if he had thought of something, and then asked, "Since you said so, then you must be fully prepared, right?"

"What exactly do you mean?"

"For example, ask a few assistants or something......" Su Nan showed a sly smile on his face.

"Well, I haven't thought about it yet, because I can do this manga on my own. If I'm going to open double or triple in the future, and I'm too busy, I might set up a studio. However, these are all later words, and it depends on the market feedback of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". ”

Considering the relationship between Su Nan and Joe Smith, she will definitely learn some information related to her comics as soon as possible, so now Meng Qi has no intention of hiding it and reveals some of her own plans.

"Studio? It's so funny, it was the right decision to do you a favor. Su Nan's tone was like a child seeing a favorite toy, "I said, Meng Qi, I am a registered accountant and financial consultant, do you want to invite me to work in your studio?"

It's a casual statement, right?

"Of course you are welcome...... Think about it, the comic studio where the goddess sits ......"

Meng Qi was a little unsure of Su Nan's intentions, so he simply said the above words in a joking tone, preparing to end the topic.

Su Nan gently patted Meng Qi's arm, with a serious expression: "Don't be kidding, I'm serious." ”

"It's still a question of whether the studio will succeed now......

"You can reserve a position first. ”

“……”

Meng Qi stared at Su Nan, not knowing what to say.

"How's that, make a statement?"

Whether it is the tone or expression, Su Nan seems particularly sincere.

"Give me a reason......"

Su Nan stretched out a finger and said, "First, I am a certified accountant and financial advisor in the United States. ”

Stretching out another finger, "Second, I am very familiar with San Antonio, and I also have a certain number of contacts, which I believe will be of great help to you in forming a studio." ”

Sticking out a third finger, "Third, I have experience in managing companies. ”

Stretching out a fourth finger, "Fourth, you have to return my favor." ”

Then open your entire palm, "In the end, the manga studio is really so much fun, almost the funniest thing I've ever encountered, I must not miss it!"

After Su Nan finished saying the above words, he stretched out his hand to shake hands and said, "What about these reasons." ”

Well-founded and convincing.

Meng Qi looked at Su Nan's calm and unpretentious face, and finally reached out and shook her hand.

"You managed to convince me. ”

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This handshake changed the lives of Meng Qi and everyone around him to a certain extent.

But he never regretted it.