"Is there any evidence?"

"No, it's just speculation. But many people tacitly did not discuss the matter publicly. I'm ashamed that I didn't even notice this until the results of the 'Best Feature' were announced. Shang Haozhi sighed.

One dominance has always been something that is feared in any industry.

As the first of the three major magazines, ComicFuture's strength is already superior.

At the beginning of this year, "Chess Soul", "The Legend of the Dragon King" and "Hunting Abyss" broke out one after another, making "ComicFuture" sell more than 6 million copies, almost the sales of the other two major magazines combined.

The "Manga Festival" is different from the general manga awards, and its jury is composed of editors-in-chief of magazines, and there is a strong competition between them.

When the strength of a magazine far exceeds that of other magazines, there are bound to be people who are dissatisfied.

After a round turn, it turned out that the purpose of these judges was to stop the momentum of "ComicFuture".

"You mean, it's not that Mr. Shen is not good enough, but that "Chess Soul" is implicated?" Bao Jiyi was silent for a long time before he said stubbornly.

"It must also have something to do with the recent plot of "Chess Soul", which made them find an excuse to take "Chess Soul" down." Shang Haozhi sighed, "I'm not qualified to participate in the vote, and I just heard from other people." It sounds like a 'conspiracy theory'. Later, it is said that in order to balance the magazines, they awarded the 'Newcomer Award' to Luo Zheng. ”

'Put P!' Can the 'Newcomer Award' be compared to 'Best Feature'? Two awards, not a heavyweight at all! Bao Jiyi slapped the table twice.

""Chess Soul" is too sharp this year. I've heard that some editors-in-chief think that a work like "Chess Soul" can be elected even next year, and there is no need to worry at all. Shang Haozhi was also on fire in his heart.

Bao Jiyi took a breath and snorted coldly: "Why should the award that you can win this year put next year?" They think they're banks? Will there be interest for a year? ”

"It's just what I heard, and we don't have conclusive evidence." Shang Haozhi said depressedly.

Bao Jiyi tapped the table twice, thought for five minutes, and then said to Shang Haozhi: "Don't tell Teacher Shen the truth about this matter first." You told me about the three candidates for the 'Best Long-Form Manga Award'. Since ComicFuture is involved, this matter can't just be settled. These people want to eat the bones, but they have to keep the meat. ”

"That'...... That's all this for now? Shang Haozhi wondered.

"First? Think beautifully! Do you think that Yishu culture is a soft persimmon? Lao Shang, if you let me out of the wind, just say that "ComicFuture" is ready to withdraw from the 'comic book festival'. Bao Jiyi's face was hideous.

"Huh? Quit? Shang Haozhi left a cold sweat on his forehead.

As the most authoritative comic awards ceremony in China, if "ComicFuture" is missing, then this festival will not live up to its name, but "ComicFuture" may also be isolated by other magazines.

It's a lose-lose decision.

"Dong Bao, you don't have to think about it anymore." Shang Haozhi hurriedly said.

Bao Jiyi pushed the frame of his glasses, and a sneer appeared on his face, "If they are allowed to succeed the first time, there will be a second time, and they must be hurt." It's not that the 'Best Long-Form Manga Award' can't be given to them, but the meat must be eaten. ”

Shang Haozhi bowed silently, and he couldn't change what Bao Jiyi decided.

……

Soon, the news that "ComicFuture" intends to withdraw from the "comic festival" spread throughout the Chinese comic industry, causing an uproar.

The Cartoonists' Association and six other major magazines were immediately under pressure.

They initially thought that ComicFuture would suffer a loss, but they didn't expect ComicFuture to rebound so strongly.

This surprised these people, they have already given the "Best Newcomer Award" to "ComicFuture", and the losses of Bao Jiyi and Shang Haozhi are not too big.

The Cartoonists Association and six other magazines got together and after a long talk, they finally decided to negotiate with ComicFuture.

The quality and reputation of "Chess Soul" are obvious to all in the comic industry, and many people have questioned the results of this award.

In order to eliminate the negative impact, the organizing committee must find ways to resolve the differences as soon as possible.

The negotiation process was very tortuous and confidential, and it took a week to negotiate.

Even Shang Haozhi only knew that the Cartoonists Association and the six magazines took out a part of the broadcast revenue, and Bao Jiyi made concessions, and he didn't know the specific details, but according to Bao Jiyi's temperament, he must have bitten other magazines hard.

To paraphrase a phrase on the Internet - you may earn, but I definitely don't lose.

Shang Haozhi just breathed a sigh of relief, but the editorial department fell into chaos again - the 124th chapter of "Chess Soul" "Farewell" was officially published.

In this episode, Hikari plays a game of chess with the drunk Asahikata.

Of course, it was Sawei who replaced him. In the end, the half-drunk and half-awake Xu Fang lost the game.

After returning home, a tired little light played against Zuo Wei, his eyes gradually became sore, and sleepiness hit his heart.

"Xiaoguang, by the way, Xiaoguang...... Can you hear me? Little light! I'm so happy during this time......"

Zuowei's voice became smaller and smaller, gradually blurring.

Xiaoguang yawned and said listlessly, "Hey, it's your turn!" ”

No one answered.

"I said, it's your turn! Zuowei! ”

No one answered Hikatsu.

The last two pages are spreads, and Shen Xin uses a distant view to draw Xiaoguang's room.

The windows opened, the breeze blew into the room, and the curtains swayed with the breeze.

And in the room, there was no one else except Xiaoguang.

Zuowei ...... Gone!

Shortly after the latest issue of ComicFuture was released, a reader called.

"Is it ComicFuture?"

"That's right." Jian Xiaomei said in response.

"Could you please tell Mr. Shen...... Let him die! ”

Jian Xiaomei looked confused, and before she could react, the phone hung up.

"What's going on?" Jia Hui asked Jian Xiaomei in surprise.

"I ......" Jian Xiaomei didn't know how to answer, and she couldn't say "The reader let Mr. Shen die, right?"

At this moment, another reader called, Jia Hui picked up the microphone, and before he could speak, he heard a curse from the microphone.

"Shen Zheng is such a garbage person, he is also drawing comics, let him get out of here!"

"I ......"

As soon as Jia Hui opened his mouth, the phone hung up again.

These two calls were just the beginning, and several more followed, equally intimidating.

Shang Haozhi looked at the editor who kept answering the phone in the office, and his expression became more and more solemn.