Started as a comics editor

Chapter 33: Storyboard ready?

Friday.

As time went by, one day after the magazine was released, the readers' condemnation of Ou Congquan still did not ease.

Not only did it fail to ease, it became even worse.

However, while more and more readers were condemning Ou Congquan, they noticed the word AORI written by Tang Yao.

Whether it is expectation or luck.

Anyway, in addition to calling on Ou Congquan to come out and explain, many readers also started calling on the editor to speak out.

"What does this bunch of idiot readers have to do with me... It seems like it does have something to do with me, but what's the point of asking me to speak out?"

Tang Yao got up and saw the reader's comments. She complained softly and tilted her head and said, "You're right, Xun."

"..."

Tang Xun was standing behind her sister, helping her tie her ponytail. She paused when she heard this and said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Tang Yao explained: "Let's take a simple example. Your classmate's essay is poorly written, but it happens to have the same title as yours. Then the teacher asks you to explain why she wrote it that way."

"Then I won't explain it at all."

"right."

Tang Yao smiled and continued, "Not only do you not need to explain, you should also argue for your rights. Although this is just an example, if you encounter something unfair, you must not give in. If you really can't solve it, I'm here. Don't worry, I will stand by you no matter what."

"……I know."

Tang Xun nodded, and at the same time, she smoothly grasped Tang Yao's hair, took a rubber band and tied it into a beautiful single ponytail.

"But speaking of which, it seems you haven't invited the parents yet?"

Tang Yao suddenly thought of something, and her eyes lit up slightly: "Isn't there a link like that? Inviting parents or something like that?"

She really wants to try it.

After all, I've never tried it.

"I'm in high school, not elementary school."

Tang Xun glanced at her ponytail, confirmed it was alright, then stepped back, looked it over, and replied, "There's no need for so many parent-invitation sessions."

"Oh, so how are your grades?"

"Top ten in the grade."

"..."

Tang Yao was immediately silenced.

It's so powerful, what can she say.

That was a realm of academic excellence that she had never reached before.

"After all, you worked hard to earn money to pay for the tuition."

Tang Xun seemed to know what her sister was thinking. She walked forward and came behind Tang Yao. She gently pulled the hem of her clothes, then reached out and tried to smooth out the wrinkles on her clothes. "Everything is going well for me at school. Don't worry."

"You don't have to say that... Ugh!"

Tang Yao was just about to tell her sister not to say such things and to not feel too stressed, but she hadn't finished her words.

Tang Xun's small hand that smoothed out her wrinkles suddenly reached up, half-hugging her, and then gently lifted up her tall and heavy body.

"Kaoru!"

Tang Yao's delicate body stiffened, her face suddenly flushed, and she quickly turned away: "What are you doing?"

"See if what I bought last time is suitable."

"Why don't you just ask directly?"

"You'll lie."

"I……"

Tang Yao glared at the girl in front of her and said angrily, "What a lame excuse! Can I use the same excuse to ask you for help? Do you think it's reasonable?"

"of course can."

Tang Xun stood in front of her sister, slightly puffing out her proud chest, and began to tie her hair into a ponytail: "But I won't lie, and I don't need you to buy it for me, so it's pointless... Besides, the only person who would have such a girlish reaction to the sister's actions is you, sister."

"..."

Tang Yao wanted to refute, but she couldn't find a reason for the moment, so she could only say earnestly: "That's not a girl's reaction, that's called being caught off guard."

"Yes."

Tang Xun tied her hair into a ponytail and put her hands down. Her stunning face and high ponytail gave her a youthful and girlish look.

Tang Yao reached out and pinched her soft little face: "Are you happy arguing with your sister?"

"unhappy."

Tang Xun let her sister rub her face, and at the same time took out her cell phone to check the time: "I have to go to school."

"...go."

Tang Yao looked at the cold girl in front of her and could only reluctantly let go of her face: "Be careful on the way."

"Well, you stay at home and remember to eat well."

Tang Xun turned around and started packing, then walked towards the door, ready to go out to school.

However, at the door.

She suddenly stopped, then turned around and returned to her sister.

"Ok?"

Tang Yao looked at her with some confusion.

"That wasn't a prank just now. I was really worried that you would feel embarrassed."

Tang Xun raised her porcelain-white face slightly, staring at her sister, and said softly, "And no matter what I do, it can't change the fact that you, as my sister, have always protected me. I don't know what happened that made you stay home, but no matter what, I will always stand by your side, sister."

Tang Yao was stunned for a moment, then rubbed her head and said softly: "Xun, thank you."

……

Tang Xun went to school.

Tang Yao stretched, then looked at the drawing on the table, pulled out a chair and sat down.

She hadn't told Xun about the manga award, the early release, or anything like that. Because it was really hard to explain... She had stayed home today because she had to rush to draw the manga.

but.

This is not a bad thing. Even if she told Tang Xun, she would not be able to help share the burden and would only add to her worries... Now she just needs to do it.

After all, as they both said, no matter what happens, the two sisters will always be by each other's side.

that's enough.

"Come on."

Tang Yao looked at the drawing on the table, took a deep breath, and then bent over the desk to draw again.

The speed is even faster than yesterday.

In fact, she had vaguely realized during this period that time travel seemed to have brought her some benefits.

The most obvious benefit is that her memory has been enhanced. Perhaps because it accommodates two souls, she can recall anything she has seen.

On the other hand, her painting skills seemed to have been really enhanced, I don’t know if it was due to superposition or some other reason.

She now felt that her hands were particularly obedient.

This is still paper. If it were a digital tablet or a flat panel, she would feel like she could turn into a tentacle monster.

It works.

Can draw it!

Tang Yao's thoughts quickly disappeared at this point, and she was completely immersed in it again.

outside the house.

The morning light began to appear, then slowly climbed up and shone into the house.

As time goes by, it keeps changing and moving.

During this time, Tang Yao stayed at the table except for being hungry at noon, eating something, and going to the toilet.

It was around two in the afternoon.

Tang Yao finally came to her senses, or was forced to come to her senses.

Because the phone on the table rang.

Miss Li had said hello and said she had something to do today and wouldn't be going, so it shouldn't be her.

So it's about work?
Tang Yao looked at her phone, then at the desk full of drawings. The original drawings should be enough. Let's see who it is.

She put down her pen and picked up her phone to take a look.

As soon as she picked up the phone, she frowned.

Because it was sent by Ou Congquan... or more precisely, by his assistant Li Jiang, the message was simple and clear.

[Editor Tang, the storyboards for the next issue are ready and will be sent to the editorial office soon. Are you available now?]

"..."

Finished the painting?
So fast?
Tang Yao looked at Li Jiang's text message, leaning back in her chair, feeling a little suspicious.

Although storyboards are not like finished drafts, some cartoonists don't even bother with sketches, and even just write the dialogues and get by.

But this is too fast.

I just visited yesterday and finished the painting today.

She didn't think the other party would accept it so quickly and then resign themselves to preparing for the storyboard.

So they're still going to stick with the original idea? So, it seems like they're going to have to get the higher-ups involved?

In fact, what Tang Yao didn’t know was that Ou Congquan had been working hard all night yesterday.

"..."

Tang Yao looked at the message, thought about it carefully, and replied to Li Jiang, asking him to send the manuscript in half an hour.

Li Jiang on the other end immediately replied, "Got it."

Tang Yao put away her phone, then stood up, gathered the drawings on the table, and prepared to go out.

Go and have a look.

Find out what the situation is, and then evaluate whether Shang Tao needs to ask senior management to intervene.

Anyway, the original manuscript of "Fate Zero" is enough for now.

Just right.

……

At the same time, at Ou Congquan's house.

Ou Congquan, with dark circles under his eyes, sat on the sofa in the middle of the cleaned living room.

However, he, who usually had a blank expression on his face, felt very uncomfortable sitting on that high-end sofa.

Unable to sit still.

"How to say?"

At this time.

Li Jiang walked out of the assistant room.

As soon as he came out, Ou Congquan immediately turned his head, stared at him, and asked for the fourth time.

"...Editor Tang told me to send it in half an hour, but it's not time yet."

Li Jiang was a little annoyed by the question, but he still patiently replied.

Because this is the fourth time...

But Ou Congquan obviously didn't let him go and asked again: "Why half an hour?"

"..."

Li Jiang was silent.

You ask me? How should I know?

(End of this chapter)