Chapter 164: Opportunity and Unwillingness
Shang Haozhi's conversation with Yan Fei was fruitless, but it solved his other problem - the choice between hotel and home.
Since Shen Xin and Yan Fei both mentioned Wang Wenhong, he felt the need to meet Wang Wenhong.
Therefore, returning to Junhao Hotel has become his best choice.
Shang Haozhi returned to the hotel, it was almost twelve o'clock, but the hotel was still open.
The comic book festival has just ended, and the opening hours of this place as the office and accommodation of the comic book festival jury have to be postponed indefinitely - although in normal times, the Junhao Hotel is already open 24 hours.
Shang Haozhi came to the front desk, and the front desk staff immediately asked what the requirements were.
"Let Wang Wenhong see me."
"Wang Wenhong?" The front desk staff was stunned, and they didn't think of who this person was for a while.
"It's your staff, who does the logistics, and let him go to the coffee on the first floor...... Uh, forget it, let him come to my room and find me. ”
Just drank a belly of black tea, Shang Haozhi didn't want to deal with coffee anymore for the time being.
The front desk staff listened to Shang Haozhi's words and nodded again and again.
Back in his room, Shang Haozhi untied his tie and washed his face a little before hearing the doorbell ring.
When he opened the door, he saw a young man with glasses and red overalls standing in front of him.
He was sure that he had definitely seen the young man.
"You are Wang Wenhong?" Shang Haozhi asked.
"Yes. Are you looking for me? Wang Wenhong said softly.
"Don't pretend, it's not me looking for you, it's you looking for me, right?" Shang Haozhi turned around and went into the house, took out two Cokes from the refrigerator, threw them to Wang Wenhong, and sat on the sofa himself, "Teasing me, it's fun, isn't it?" ”
Wang Wenhong came to the living room and put the Coke on the coffee table, "I didn't tease you. ”
"And what's going on with Y's? All editors-in-chief have "Y's" in their bedrooms, why don't I have them in my room alone? Shang Haozhi couldn't help but ask.
"You are wrong. It is the room of the editors-in-chief of ComicFuture, MangaFly, and Comic Weekly. ”
From Shang Haozhi's series of questions, Wang Wenhong can infer that Yan Fei or Shen Xin recommended him to Shang Haozhi, and now it's time for a showdown, and the winner is here. Therefore, when he spoke, he had no scruples.
"I want to know why."
"Really?"
"Hmm."
"The three of you don't have the right to vote for the 'Newcomer Award', so it doesn't matter what you think of Y's."
“……”
Shang Haozhi held the Coke and wanted to pinch the Coke can.
It's too hard to say, what do you mean by "irrelevant"!?
Although this is indeed the case.
"The number of each comic that the hotel offers is fixed and I have to make the most of it. If you put it in your bedroom, you won't have to put it anywhere else. ”
Shang Haozhi bowed slightly, what Wang Wenhong said was also the truth.
"And you haven't seen Y's, so you don't really blame me. Although you don't have it in your bedroom, the meeting room, lounge, and dining room all have a single copy of Y's. It's just that you, and the editors-in-chief of the other two magazines, always feel that "Y's" can't be on the stage. Wang Wenhong clenched his fists, and his eyes suddenly became cold, "It turns out that the quality of the comics is above all else. Anyone who's been in the comics industry for a while knows how far Y's has come. ”
Shang Haozhi touched his mustache, which was what he cared about the most. It's not uncommon for newcomers to draw a great comic. But Shen Xin's speed of progress surprised him.
The style of the first volume is a little immature, but by the fifth volume, it is quite mature and of high quality.
This is the most important reason for Shang Haozhi's heartbeat.
Lost in thought, he glanced at Wang Wenhong again, "I heard that you were also an editor before, why didn't you do it?" ”
"My author lost to Mr. Shen, and I think I should take this responsibility."
"Then why don't you vote for Jane anymore?"
"Voted. You haven't given it to your magazine. Wang Wenhong rolled his eyes, if you want, I will still work so hard.
Shang Haozhi's hand suddenly exerted force, and the can made a crisp sound.
"You said you sent in your resume?"
"Hmm."
How did I not know?
Shang Haozhi was depressed.
"Alright, I'll ask you one more question. Why help Y's? You just said that your author was defeated by Shen Xin, and you should hate him. ”
"Editor-in-chief, I'm an adult. It is not winning or losing that affects my relationship with the other party, but interests. Wang Wenhong explained.
"What are the interests between you and him?"
"First, I'm from Yunhai, and Y's is a comic from Yunhai magazine. If there are no other conflicts of interest, I would certainly support Y's. In fact, there really aren't any other factors that bother me. Second, I want to be the editor in charge of Mr. Shen, so I must climb up as soon as possible, otherwise, I am afraid that I will not have the opportunity to cooperate with him. ”
Shang Haozhi finally pinched the can, and the Coke splashed on the carpet.
"Interesting...... the corners of Shang Haozhi's mouth curled, "but I think Teacher Shen and Miss Yan will still cooperate." Do you think you can be his editor? ”
"All I can say is a chance." Wang Wenhong is also not sure, "If the magazine has enough sincerity." ”
Shang Haozhi pulled out the paper and wiped the Coke from his hand, "There is an editorial space in ComicFuture, you can do it during the trial period first." Later, I will choose between you and Miss Yan. ”
"Oh...... If it's one or the other, then I don't want this position. Wang Wenhong spread his hands.
"Why?" Shang Haozhi was surprised.
"She's a girl, and she's better suited to a big company than me...... Moreover, I had the opportunity to cooperate with Mr. Shen before, but I gave up on my own, and I can carry some losses by myself. Moreover, if I take Yan Fei's position, I really won't have a chance to cooperate with Teacher Shen. Wang Wenhong sighed, it seems that the development of things is not consistent with his expectations.
After bowing to Shang Haozhi, Wang Wenhong turned to leave, and at the moment of opening the door, Shang Haozhi suddenly stopped him.
"Wait a minute."
"Huh?" Wang Wenhong turned his head in surprise.
"I see. If you're really good, I'll consider both of you at the same time. But if you don't meet my requirements, then please get out of the way. ComicFuture doesn't keep idlers. Shang Haozhi said in a deep voice.
"No problem." Wang Wenhong said categorically, but he slowly breathed a sigh in his heart.
The negotiation with Wang Wenhong made Shang Haozhi's mood slightly better, but Jian Xiaomei's mood was extremely bad.
After the comic book festival, she couldn't find Ye Hexu.
The phone was not answered, and he could not be found anywhere, Jian Xiaomei even ran to the Jiayi Hotel in one breath and asked the waiter to open Ye Hexu's room, but found that there was no one in the room.
At this time, Jian Xiaomei realized that something was wrong.
She immediately took a taxi to Ye Hexu's studio, and at the same time contacted Ye Hexu's assistant, and finally, the middle-aged assistant told her that Ye Hexu was painting in the studio.
It was only at this time that Jian Xiaomei's heart relaxed.
"This bastard, wait until you see him." Jian Xiaomei gritted her teeth and said.
When she arrived outside Ye Hexu's studio, Jian Xiaomei took a deep breath and emphasized that she must calm down and communicate with Ye Hexu in a stable mood as much as possible.
The assistant opened the door, and Jian Xiaomei finally saw Ye Hexu, who was squatting on a chair, crouching at the desk and painting.
"Come back and tell me, I'm worried about you." Jian Xiaomei walked to Ye Hexu's side, but Ye Hexu still didn't answer her.
Jian Xiaomei subconsciously thought that Ye Hexu was wearing headphones, but the headphones were hanging around his neck.
"You ......" Jian Xiaomei said worriedly, her gaze moved to the sketch in front of Ye Hexu, there were two drops of water on it.
Jian Xiaomei panicked, "Teacher Ye, what's wrong with you?" ”
"Jian Xiaomei, what should I do?" Ye Hexu turned his head to look at Jian Xiaomei, biting his lip stubbornly, but tears overflowed from the corners of his eyes and slid down his cheeks, "I don't care about the newcomer award, but ...... I really don't want to lose to Mr. Shen......"
Jian Xiaomei didn't know how to comfort him, so she could only stroke his back before she said after a long time: "You did a good job, really." ”