At eight o'clock that evening, there was a celebration party for the filming.
Mu Suxing has never had any interest in this type of activity, but Mu Xingxue insisted - although a celebration party is just a group of people eating, drinking and talking about business or something, but if you think about it carefully, Huaying has never held similar activities in the three years of its development. It is still necessary to have some proper "feelings" with partners.
"You're going to communicate?"
"certainly."
After Mu Xingxue said this, Mu Suxing calmed down. As long as he was not asked to deal with those people, it didn't matter how long the celebration banquet lasted. Because of this, when dozens of partners, familiar or unfamiliar, came over with wine glasses, Mu Suxing pushed Mu Xingxue out without hesitation.
The partners present were obviously familiar with the operating model of Huaying Animation - for professionals, go to Gui Muxuxing, and for the rest, just go to Mu Xingxue.
But Mu Xingxue is obviously a difficult person to deal with.
It was not a big deal for those who had not offended Huaying before, at most they would just suffer a little loss in the negotiation - but considering that Huaying is now rising, it is still a win-win deal that people are looking for. As for the distributors who had embarrassed themselves before, especially during the critical period of the development of Huaying Comics...
A few people looked at each other, and when their eyes fell on some of the people who were sitting restlessly in the field, there was a hint of gloating in their eyes.
Seeing that Mu Xuxing whispered a few words to Mu Xingxue and then turned to walk out, everyone tactfully made way for him, knowing that they would not be able to meet the real person tonight. However, at this moment, Mu Xuxing, who was about to walk out the door, seemed to remember something and suddenly stopped.
Mu Suxing casually said, "I heard that Boss Li is interested in developing a career in the newspaper industry?"
Everyone:!!!
Considering that the distributor of Huaying Comics in Xingning Province has not yet been determined, the meaning of this statement is obvious. In an instant, countless envious and jealous eyes fell on Li Mingrui. If the eyes had substance, they would probably have pierced countless holes in him.
Li Mingrui was also stunned.
In fact, this was not the first time the two had mentioned this topic. The last time Mu Suxing took the initiative to bring up this business, it was when the channel dealer took advantage of the situation. The two companies have always had a pleasant cooperation, and Li Mingrui wanted to lend a helping hand, so he immediately patted his chest and said that as long as Huaying needed him, he would be willing to accompany her at any time.
Li Mingrui knew clearly that Mu Suxing was just saying that at the time to suppress the arrogance of the channel dealers. Afterwards, "Huaying Comics" was not sold in Xingning Province, so the cooperation naturally came to nothing.
To his surprise, Mu Suxing still remembered this incident.
Although it has not been released yet, anyone with a discerning eye knows that with the current popularity of the Sherlock Holmes series and the finale of "Taking Las Vegas", the sales of "Huaying Comics" will definitely only make money and not lose money. The most important thing is that once the cooperation with "Huaying Comics" is reached, his company can be said to have climbed directly to the pinnacle of channel dealers on the first day of entering this industry!
With the development of computer technology, the audio-visual industry will only get worse day by day. Li Mingrui has been considering gradually transforming or exploring new markets. Mu Suxing's move is almost like pie in the sky for him.
Li Mingrui took a deep breath, calmed his nervous state of mind, and tried his best to remain calm and said: "Yes, we have applied for the 'Publication Business License', which will be completed in about 3-5 days. The only problem is the supply of goods..."
"That's such a coincidence," Mu Suxing said casually, "Huaying Comics is also in need of a distributor. I wonder if Boss Li is interested?"
"Of course, it's my pleasure."
After a few words, the issue of the distributor of Huaying Comics was finalized. Mu Suxing did not stay in the venue for long, nor did he look at anyone else. He left the venue directly. Li Mingrui, who was originally wandering far away from the crowd, got the opportunity to discuss the details of the cooperation with Mu Xingxue in the envious eyes of everyone.
"Who is this person?" someone couldn't help but ask.
"It seems to be the disc distributor of Huaying Animation. It is said that when Huaying Comics got into trouble, the original distributor was looking for trouble and wanted to increase the share ratio, which annoyed Huaying. When Boss Mu called, Today Audio and Video promised on the spot that as long as Huaying was willing, they would be willing to expand the business scope for Huaying..."
Someone was indignant: "To put it bluntly, I was just lucky. If Boss Mu had called me at that time, would I have refused? Not everyone is as brainless as those idiots."
The few of them did not deliberately lower their voices when they spoke, and because of this, the other parties involved in their conversation - the channel dealers who had threatened to reduce Huaying's share of the profits - suddenly looked even uglier.
But at this moment they couldn't refute, nor did they have the face to refute - their superiors had told them that no matter what the cost, they must obtain the distribution rights of "Huaying Comics".
As long as the profits are huge enough, what does it matter if you bow to Huaying
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He was unaware that the once arrogant channel dealers had made the decision to "get the distribution rights of "Huaying Comics" at all costs", and he would not take it to heart even if he knew - the initiative is now only in Huaying's hands. Although Mu Suxing does not bear grudges, he is not so tolerant and generous as to continue cooperating with these channel dealers.
In comparison, it is better to support a partner with whom you already have good cooperation, at least it looks much more pleasing to the eye.
…
Three days later, the 26th issue of "Huaying Comics" was officially released.
Baiyun Comics Editorial Department.
Jing Huahao sat alone on the sofa in the office, absent-mindedly browsing the electronic manuscripts compiled by the editors. He didn't even notice that the pen he was playing with had fallen to the ground.
He is waiting.
Waiting for a result, and also waiting for giving up.
The door of the office was knocked without any warning at this moment. Jing Huahao stood up and asked, "How is it? What is the total sales of the latest issue of Huaying Comics?"
The door creaked open, and the editor was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook his head: "The sales of Huaying Comics haven't come out yet..."
"Not coming out?" Jing Huahao sat back in his chair in disappointment, frowned and said, "Why did you come here if you didn't come out?"
The editor looked hesitant and said, "Night Watchman has been completed. Mr. Meng Zhiyuan plans to terminate his contract with Baiyun Comics. Editor-in-Chief, what do you think..."
Meng Zhiyuan
Jing Huahao remembers the author of this cartoon.
Meng Zhiyuan was once one of the mainstay comic authors of Baiyun Comics. Unfortunately, after the completion of his last work, his new work Night Watchman received a mediocre response, and readers' popularity votes have always been stable in the bottom two. When Mu Suxing came in person to discuss the animation copyright of Night Watchman, Jing Huahao also had hope for Night Watchman out of trust in Mu Suxing.
After all, Meng Zhiyuan is an author who has drawn phenomenal comics. Maybe "Night Watchmen" is just slow to warm up
With this idea in mind, when Baiyun Culture was approaching the final step in the negotiations with Huaying Animation on the animation copyright of "Night Watch", it resolutely changed its mind and handed it over to Yunsu Animation, which offered a higher price. "Night Watch" produced by Yunsu Animation was also aired some time ago, but unfortunately it also failed miserably and failed to make any splash among the audience.
Even in such a desperate situation, Meng Zhiyuan still shamelessly told his editor that he wanted to continue drawing the second part of "Night Watch".
Jing Huahao had advised Meng Zhiyuan about this matter many times, but unfortunately the other party insisted on doing it his own way. Over time, Jing Huahao became a little angry. Now Meng Zhiyuan took the initiative to terminate the contract...
He thought of the "Night Watchmen" which had no response in the past two years, and his expression became more and more impatient: "Then terminate the contract. It's such a small matter that you can make the decision yourself. Why tell me? Do you still expect me to keep him?"
Seeing the displeasure of his editor-in-chief, the editor continued with a stiff upper lip: "It's like this, Mr. Meng hopes that I can ask on his behalf, if "Night Watch" continues to draw a second part, how will the copyright be calculated at that time?"
With the popularity of Night Watch, which comic weekly would be willing to give him a chance to draw the second part? Jing Huahao sneered. He said without thinking: "The copyright of his works after leaving Baiyun Comics is of course his own. If you are still worried, I can add this clause to the contract."
The editor nodded, turned around and went out to notify them.
At the same time, the sales of the 26th issue of "Huaying Comics" were also announced -
13 million.
Even though Jing Huahao had already prepared himself mentally for the sales of Huaying Comics to surpass that of Baiyun Comics - after all, the sales of the former in the Western District alone were almost the same as those of Baiyun Comics - he was still stunned when he saw this double-kill number.
Too high.
If it was 8 million, or 9 million, Jing Huahao could still barely hold on to the idea of "relying on discovering new comic authors" and hoping to surpass "Huaying Comics" one day in the future, but 13 million...
Jing Huahao rubbed his forehead and leaned helplessly on the back of the chair.
It was at this moment that he clearly realized that the current momentum of "Huaying Comics" was no longer something they could afford to neglect.
If you don’t fly, then don’t fly. Once you do, soar into the sky.
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At the same time, Huaying Comics also appeared at the top of the Zhidao app search list—
#How do you evaluate the sales of the 26th issue of "Huaying Comics" exceeding 13 million
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Well deserved.
Considering the quality of the comics serialized in "Huaying Comics", it is not surprising that the sales volume reached 13 million. Not to mention other comics, the Sherlock Holmes series alone is enough for "Huaying Comics" to stand out from the crowd.
Other answerers have analyzed the details in detail, so I will not repeat them here. As a member of this industry, I would like to briefly say two words from another perspective - if I were to use one sentence to describe the impact of the high sales of "Huaying Comics" on the comics industry, this sentence should be -
It's dawn.
That’s right, it’s daybreak.
People who don't know the inside story may think I'm exaggerating. In fact, as long as you, as a cartoonist, have serialized a comic for any weekly magazine other than "Huaying Comics", you will understand what it feels like: popularity is everything. A comic that ranks at the bottom of the popularity ranking for three consecutive issues will be directly cancelled. The exclusive system in the contract guarantees the interests of the magazine, but makes the cartoonists lose the guarantee of writing.
During the serialization period, the author's ups and downs are not taken into consideration, and the author is required to use all his energy. When the comic is finally finished, the author will be asked to continue serializing because the comic is too popular, until the popularity of the comic itself is completely squeezed out, and finally the comic is finished in a sloppy manner.
In the past, comic book authors were exploited because all crows are evil and they had no choice. Although the contracts of Huaying Comics were good, they were not attractive enough to comic book authors because of their lack of foundation. Even new authors mostly used Huaying Comics as a springboard.
But now it's different.
The sales volume of 13 million means that from now on, "Huaying Comics" is no longer a new magazine that is completely defenseless against the three old comic magazines - in other words, for those comic authors who have long been dissatisfied with the three old comic magazines, they now have another choice.
On the other hand, for the three old comic magazines, as long as they want to retain their great authors and discover new talents with potential, their contract restrictions must ensure that they are at the same level as "Huaying Comics". In other words, even if some authors are reluctant to leave their original comic magazines out of nostalgia, they will no longer be exploited and forced.
It's dawn.
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At the same time, Yanling Comics Editorial Department.
"It has finally come to this..." Chang Tianlu sighed as he looked at the new version of the contract that had been discussed at the company meeting and finalized. He couldn't tell what he was feeling at the moment.
As expected? Or is it as expected
When Chang Tianlu first received the news that Zhuo Liming had jumped to "Huaying Manhua", he thought about this possibility - once "Huaying Manhua" reached the same level as the three old magazines, the entire industry would inevitably change accordingly. However, Chang Tianlu never imagined that his momentary whimsical idea would become a reality that was within his reach.
"Editor-in-chief!"
Chang Tianlu was lost in thought when a strange voice suddenly sounded outside the open office door - it was a young man in his early twenties who looked somewhat familiar.
Seems like a new author
As soon as this thought flashed through his mind, the next second, the panting young man stopped and stood in front of him.
Chang Tianlu: "What's the matter?"
The young man pursed his lips, as if he had made some important decision, and bowed to him: "Editor-in-chief, please give me another chance! I..."
The young man was interrupted by the editor who arrived before he finished speaking: "Mr. Mo, the last-place elimination system is a rule we have established since the founding of Yanling Comics. Your comic has been ranked last in the reader popularity poll for five issues since it was serialized. Excuse me, we have given you enough chances."
"No," the young man said anxiously, "The previous plot is just a prelude. The real plot of this comic has not yet been fully unfolded. Believe me, it will be very exciting later!"
"Every author who wants a chance says so, but the fact is that in comics, most slow-burn comics are equal to boring." The editor, who probably had a good relationship with the young man, softened his tone and said helplessly, "Xiao Mo, I know you just graduated and are eager to prove yourself, but you can't rush into comics. You are still young and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
"But… "
Chang Tianlu remained silent.
According to the rules of Yanling Comics, every comic author is under the responsibility of a dedicated comic editor. In other words, even if there is any problem, the author should go to his editor to resolve it instead of coming to him.
but…
Chang Tianlu felt that he might be possessed by some kind of demon.
He had heard the young man's words so many times since he entered the industry, but somehow, at one moment, an interview he had accidentally seen in an anime weekly suddenly popped up in his mind -
"I'm not saying this to encourage animation companies to give up less risky animation projects and take risks instead. Rather, I hope that both investors and audiences can be more patient with this type of work and not sentence a work to death of being boring just because of a bad start or a temporary slump."
The young man lowered his head and let the editor take him out of the office.
"Wait a minute." Chang Tianlu suddenly spoke.
"Editor-in-chief?"
"Go and get your comics." His eyes fell on the dejected boy in front of him, and Chang Tianlu said calmly: "Since you think your comics are slow to warm up and the subsequent plots are more exciting, then tell me the subsequent plots now - if the plot of the comics can impress me, I will give you the opportunity to continue serializing."
…
"The exclusive system is also going to be removed? Then what about comic creation? Will the authors be given full creative rights? In this case, will the loss to the magazine be too great? What if a comic author also contributes to other comic magazines, which leads to a decline in the quality of our serialized works? This is too passive!"
"Don't I know about this problem?" Jing Huahao also became annoyed in the huge conference room: "All comic magazines are changing now. Do you think we still have a choice?"
In the conference room, the terms of the new contract were still under dispute. Outside the hall separated by a wall, Meng Zhiyuan slowly walked out holding the contract representing the closing of the business.
As one of the veteran authors of Baiyun Comics, Meng Zhiyuan was quite popular in the editorial department. When he came out, people kept greeting him with smiles. Meng Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then showed a slightly forced smile.
He stopped outside the door of the Baiyun editorial office and took a last look at the place where he had worked for nearly ten years.
Finally... it's over.
Meng Zhiyuan didn't know what his mood was at the moment.
Relieved? Yes. Happy? Not really.
It's not that he doesn't dislike the unfair terms of Baiyun Comics, nor is he indifferent to the decision of Baiyun Culture that does not take his personal feelings and wishes into consideration. Of course, there is resentment accumulated over the past decade, but the fact that they have shared the ups and downs over the years cannot be faked.
Sadly, it's all over.
Meng Zhiyuan closed his eyes, then opened them again. He turned around, not looking back, and walked towards the busy street.
He had just stopped a taxi on the street and sat down in the back seat when the phone in his pocket began to vibrate. He took out his phone and saw the incoming call notification on the screen at a glance -
Zhuo Liming.
This made Meng Zhiyuan smile subconsciously. The call from an old friend undoubtedly made him feel a little better. He answered the phone and was about to chat with the other party, but the other party suddenly said, "We are short of one person, Lao Meng, do you want to play mahjong with us?"