A meal of wine, drunk until almost dawn.

By the time Gu Ming woke up, he was already on the rise.

When I looked up, only Zhiqiu was not there, and Dong Sheng and He Yongliang were sleeping together Zhengxiang.

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Fortunately, the two of them were dressed.

I don't know if these two guys have ever played in their sleep?

Gu Ming fantasized about that kind of scene with a bad taste......

Feeling a chill, he shook his head and walked to the courtyard.

Zhiqiu was sitting in the courtyard meditating, and when he heard the movement, he couldn't help but turn around: "Woke up?" ”

"Hehe, wake up."

"Well, then I'm ready to go."

"In such a hurry? Why don't you go back to Guobei County with us and get together again? ”

Zhiqiu shook his head: "Next time, I'm going to walk around again, and then go to Lanruo Temple." If I have time at that time, I will go to the county seat to find you for a drink. ”

"It's good ......"

After chatting a few words, Zhiqiu got up and left.

After a while.

Suddenly there was a commotion in the room:

"It's insulting, it's insulting......"

"Phew, you shameless ......"

"It's obvious that you are holding Xiaosheng, but you are embarrassed to say that Xiaosheng is shameless?"

"Nonsense......"

Gu Ming couldn't hold back and laughed.

He Yongliang immediately ran out in a rage: "What are you laughing at? Isn't it just drinking too much? You haven't drunk or lost your temper, have you? ”

"That's it, who hasn't been drunk yet......" Dong Sheng also argued.

"Okay, okay, this drunk is also drunk, and the ghost is also accepted, it's time to talk about illustrations, right?"

"Yes, Dong Sheng, don't know what to do, we came to save your life this time. If you dare not agree, you will be ungrateful and will be spurned by the people of the world! ”

A big hat was buttoned down, and Dong Sheng hurriedly surrendered his hand: "Two, two, I agreed, can I still answer?" ”

"Hahaha, that's right."

After experiencing this incident, Dong Sheng seemed to be enlightened and offered to go to the county seat together.

This is better, more conducive to communication and revision between the two sides, and saves time from running around.

So, the three of them went out together to have a casual bite to eat, and then called a carriage.

Dong Sheng packed up, brought some clothes and utensils, and got into the carriage and returned to the county seat together.

After the arrangement was settled, the three of them sat down to discuss the illustration.

"Dong Sheng, you take a rough look at a paragraph first, and I'll tell you about the character image when I get back."

Gu Ming handed over the manuscript.

"Okay!"

Dong Sheng responded, took the manuscript and read it attentively, and couldn't help but exclaim: "Okay, the opening is fascinating, and people can't bear to release the volume." ”

"Hehe, so I want to add some illustrations to the book cover and pages, I believe the effect will be better. At the same time, the price can also be increased. ”

"That's for sure, it's not a small boast, and when the time comes, I will ensure that the painting is vivid......"

Gu Ming nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, I'll tell you my opinion."

First of all, Cui Yingying is the daughter of a nobleman, so you must draw her gentle, noble and elegant image.

As for Zhang Sheng, although he is a down-and-out scholar, his family background is not bad, and he has a certain temperament......"

Dong Sheng said with some pride: "Don't worry, I'll take a closer look at the manuscript when I go back, and I will definitely satisfy you." ”

"Okay, but you have to finish it as soon as possible, and it is better to take it to plate making and printing as soon as possible."

"It depends on how many illustrations you need."

Gu Ming pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't take too much, I think the most important thing is the cover." If you want to have a page, adding more than ten illustrations should be enough. ”

"Well, almost!" He Yongliang nodded in agreement.

Then he smiled and said: "When I finish this book, I can also draw Du Shi Niang's story into a picture album in the future, which is guaranteed to be more popular." ”

"That's right!" Gu Ming's eyes lit up.

If ordinary people can't understand the text version, they can make it into a comic book, and even if they can't read, they can appreciate the people in the painting.

Of course, this is not original.

The origin of comic strips is quite early, even before writing.

For example, some ancient stone carvings and murals form a group of small stories, which can be regarded as the origin of comic books.

The kind of booklet that Dong Sheng drew before is actually a special kind of comic book.

Du Shi Niang's story is relatively short, and it is more suitable for drawing into a comic book.

It's a money-making business opportunity.

Next, the three of them went their separate ways.

Dong Sheng is responsible for drawing, He Yongliang is responsible for finding someone to clean the yard, and Gu Ming is responsible for setting up stalls......

Of course, at this time, setting up a stall is no longer greedy to make a few small bucks, but mainly to promote "The Legend of the West Chamber".

Before it is issued, build momentum first.

At the same time, I didn't forget to take time to do daily tasks to earn experience.

……

"Xiucai, did you really invite Dong Sheng back to draw illustrations?"

"Of course it's true!"

"Great, it's been a long time since I've seen what he painted......"

The uncle's face was meaningful, and I was afraid that there would be some indescribable illustrations in the book.

Gu Ming didn't bother to explain more.

As long as the popularity rises, the book will definitely sell.

"Gu Xiucai, you can do that kind of thing without telling Mrs. Ben......"

After noon, as soon as Gu Ming returned to the stall after eating, Mrs. Su ran over in a hurry, startling Gu Ming into a cold sweat.

"Madam, I don't, don't talk nonsense......"

"Eh, how can I be lying nonsense? You are writing a new book and opening a study, and you don't notice such a big thing, and Mrs. Ben takes care of your business like this. ”

So that's what she's talking about......

"Well, I'm kidding you, but Mrs. Ben came today to ask you two things."

"Madame, but it doesn't hurt to ask."

Su Ling subconsciously looked around, lowered his voice and asked, "I heard that you are on the bar with the tigress of the Zhou family?" ”

It was no secret that many onlookers were present at the time.

Therefore, Gu Ming nodded dryly: "That's right, there were some conflicts." ”

"Then I want to remind you that although there is Miss Nie in front, but......

Anyway, I heard rumors that the woman surnamed Yu said cruel things and said that she would not let you go. ”

Gu Ming smiled indifferently: "Needless to say, you can guess this." ”

"Don't be careless, after all, the Zhou family and Lord Qin ...... You know very well. ”

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but sink his face: "Of course I know, otherwise, I wouldn't have been penniless at the beginning." ”

Su Ling couldn't help sighing: "Alas, I thought you forgot...... That's it, don't mention this.

Let me ask you the second thing, I heard that the study is a partnership between you and Miss Nie? ”

"Hehe, I really can't hide anything from Madame."

"Look, I know...... But I heard that you rented that yard...... Doesn't seem to be very clean? ”

This question must be clarified, anyway, the yard has already been rented, and five years' rent has been paid.

"It's true that there is such a thing, but it has been solved by a master."

"That's good...... By the way, will the investment be huge? I didn't mean anything else, I just asked.

If the money is not enough, Mrs. Ben can also do her part......"

After talking about it for a long time, Gu Ming finally understood what she meant.

Dare to be affectionate, she also wants to get involved.

Maybe her purpose is not to make money, but to take this opportunity to make friends with Nie Xiaoqian.

In that case, even if it is a relationship with the county lord.