Started as a comics editor

Chapter 37 You really deserve to die

"President, I really don't know her real age."

Shang Tao noticed that the vice president's expression was not right, and hurried to explain... He defended himself, "I'm not in charge of the editorial department, but she looks really young, really like she's only 18. Do you remember what I told you... She really doesn't look like an editor."

"..."

Zhao Fangsheng fell silent, and at the same time he recalled that Shang Tao in front of him had indeed said something similar.

But at that time he just thought that Shang Tao was half joking, saying some exaggerated words and carrying the sedan chair.

But you're telling me now? That's not an exaggeration? That you're serious?

eighteen?

Zhao Fangsheng briefly imagined the scene of the editor-in-chief at the age of eighteen... Although this did look like a cartoon, reality is not a cartoon. You say that he could still grit his teeth when he was around thirty years old, but he really couldn't do that at the age of eighteen.

To be honest, he backed out.

Although private enterprises may not value seniority, they may even tend to choose young employees, believing that they are more energetic and innovative.

But this is just the average employee… For leadership, age has always been an invisible barrier.

This is related to the ecology of the entire society. Generally speaking, most people still believe that younger leaders, especially those who have experienced rapid promotion, often lack sufficient experience and management wisdom, and may not be mature enough in dealing with interpersonal relationships and workplace ecology, making it difficult for them to gain widespread recognition from subordinates and colleagues.

In short, it's unreliable.

On the contrary, most people generally believe that older people are more stable and reliable.

Although this is relative, the old are not necessarily reliable, and the young are not necessarily unreliable.

Ding Yillong is an example.

But overall, this does conform to the common sense of most people...at least it conforms to the common sense of most older people.

Even if he doesn't consider these, Zhao Fangsheng still has to consider the opinions of other people in the editorial department. As far as he knows, the average age of the male editors is not young. What will the other editors think if they let an eighteen-year-old... or at least a girl who looks like eighteen, become the editor-in-chief?
We also have to consider the other complications brought about by the age gap. For example, Shang Tao is almost 55 years old. If there are certain needs, such as needing to communicate with each other in meetings, there may be a huge age gap...

Ok.

The more Zhao Fangsheng thought about it, the more unreliable it seemed, and the more headache he got.

So young!

At such a young age, he is so capable.

Really...

Zhao Fangsheng thought about it, still unwilling to give up, and asked, "Are you sure...she looks young?"

"determine."

Shang Tao nodded. "Actually, 'girl group member' isn't accurate enough, but I can't think of a more appropriate reference to indicate her youth. The vice president knows about girl groups, right? If you're not sure, you can look for a video... I don't know Editor Tang's exact age, but she's definitely no older than 25. If not , she's probably in her early twenties. If she gets into school, I don't think the security guards will stop her...

Oh right! I thought of a word to describe it! Does the vice president know JK? "

"Okay, you don't need to say anything, I understand."

Zhao Fangsheng raised his hand to interrupt Shang Tao, who was talking more and more outrageously, and gave up completely. He looked down at the cartoon called "Human Head Balloon" on the table and shook his head slightly.

His age and experience made him understand that there are indeed such things as geniuses in this world.

Forget editing, there are geniuses in the iron field. Some people can win consecutive championships at the age of 19...

People really can't be generalized.

And today he was fortunate enough to meet one.

But he also knew... genius is not omnipotent, especially young genius.

"Forget it, there's no need to tell her about the meeting. Just give her the storyboard."

Zhao Fangsheng had given up completely.

Shang Tao seemed to react at this time, realizing something, and said with a wry smile: "Uh... Actually, I'm not young. The vice president will know after seeing it."

Zhao Fangsheng glanced at Shang Tao and shook his head: "No need, he is indeed too young, but I will remember the name."

"Ok."

Shang Tao chuckled again.

At the same time, he apologized to Tang Yao in his heart.

...seems like something went wrong.

But he didn't lie, he really is young.

Anyway, I'll apologize to her later... or help her promote those two comics as her most important works, just as compensation.

"President, are you still reading that other comic?"

Shang Tao tried to hide his embarrassment, looked at his watch, and found that it was almost time to get off work, so he asked.

"Let me take a look. It won't take long anyway."

When Zhao Fangsheng heard this, he glanced at another comic recommended by Tang Yao and picked it up.

Shang Tao had no choice but to continue waiting.

The other comic is not like "Human Head Balloon". Just reading the beginning gives you a feeling that a storm is about to come.

At the beginning, the plot unfolds very conventionally.

So Zhao Fangsheng didn't have any strange expression and just quietly flipped through the pages.

Shang Tao also lost interest in observing Zhao Fangsheng's expression. He stood aside and began to contact his subordinates on his mobile phone to arrange work.

Time passes slowly.

But when Shang Tao finished his work and looked up, he found that Zhao Fangsheng was still watching.

There was still no special expression on his face, but... he was very focused, his body leaning forward slightly, his eyes fixed on the manuscript, as if he was completely immersed in the world of comics.

"?"

Shang Tao slowly put up a question mark.

No.

Are the comics recommended by Editor Tang really that good?

Does she know some kind of magic? I have to say.

At this moment, Shang Tao also became extremely curious about the two comics.

About ten minutes passed.

Zhao Fangsheng finally raised his head, a look of aftertaste on his face. After taking a deep breath, he exclaimed, "Interesting... It's really interesting! To think they could come up with such a novel setting, making people from history or mythology become heroes, and letting gods from different systems fight each other... It's truly genius."

It’s not just a setting.

Zhao Fangsheng feels that the story and characters are also very attractive.

The Holy Grail War, media, famous magic families, the church... there are really all kinds of settings coming one after another!

He was drawn in unconsciously.

But what frustrates him the most is that… just when the story is getting interesting, it’s gone!

"What about the back?"

Thinking of this, Zhao Fangsheng looked at Shang Tao and asked the question that concerned him most.

"later?"

Shang Tao, with a look of 'what are you talking about', replied: "That's all. Editor Tang gave me this."

"Could it be... a serialized work?"

Zhao Fangsheng was stunned for a moment, then reacted. He looked down at the work in his hands, his eyes widening. "Are you planning to serialize it on a website? This can definitely be serialized in a magazine. Wait, I get it... Ding Yilong!!!"

Talking and talking.

He raised his voice slightly and suddenly shouted, anger showing on his face again.

In an instant, he understood a lot of things.

Editor Tang and Ding Yilong don't get along... Clearly, she's being suppressed! Such an excellent work! She can't even get a magazine serialization! She's being forced to serialize it online! And she even has to rely on comic awards to get exposure!
You deserve to die!

Ding Yillong!
This is my thoughts.

Zhao Fangsheng hated Ding Yillong so much that his teeth were itching.

"…Vice President?"

Shang Tao was a little surprised.

"nothing."

Zhao Fangsheng managed to calm down, took another look at the comic in his hand, and after a moment's consideration, handed it back to Shang Tao along with the storyboards: "There's nothing wrong with these two comics. Both will be released early!"

There's definitely no problem with "Human Head Balloon."

Because it's nerve-wracking enough and eye-catching enough.

This allows readers to see how... well, diverse the works in the comic award are.

As for the comic called "Fate/Zero"...

Although he felt that it was a bit absurd and annoying to include serialized works in the promotion of comic awards... after all, it was gone when he was enjoying it, and he felt annoyed.

But considering the current situation of the editorial department, he decided to agree, because even if he decided to deal with Ding Yillong, it didn't mean that he could deal with him in the morning and let Ding Yillong pack up and leave in the afternoon.

This comic award has indeed attracted a lot of attention because of Ou Congquan... As long as the work is excellent, it should be able to bring extremely high popularity to the work!
And this "Fate/Zero" is obviously an extremely excellent work!
This would be a good way to warm up for the official magazine serialization... and also a chance to observe how readers would accept the story! After all, he couldn't say for sure how he felt about it alone.

Kill two birds with one stone!
"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Shang Tao's interest in the two comics reached its peak, but now was obviously not the time to read them.

He could only nod and agree.

At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief. Now that the vice president had spoken, there would definitely be no problem releasing the queue to join these two comics in advance... He could now explain this to Editor Tang.

"It must be added."

Zhao Fangsheng reminded him again to show his appreciation, and added, "Also, when you return the storyboards, remember to tell Editor Tang to appease the manga artist who drew 'Fate/Zero' and tell him that there will definitely be a chance for serialization... Also, encourage Editor Tang by saying he did a great job this time."

The comic "Fate/Zero" once again proves the talent of editor Tang in discovering and cultivating cartoonists.

Zhao Fangsheng didn't know how much effort Editor Tang put into this comic, but considering Ou Congquan's situation... it was probably quite a lot.

This is coupled with the nerve-wracking "Human Head Balloon".

He had to sigh again, what a genius!
It's a pity that he is too young.

Otherwise, Ding Yillong would really be able to deal with it in the morning and pack up and leave in the afternoon.

But forget it.

There is no rush for this.

Maybe this is a good thing. After she has gained some experience for a few years... maybe she will be able to achieve even more dazzling results. She can then work as deputy editor-in-chief for a while as a transition. After proving herself, everything will fall into place and age will not be a problem.

Zhao Fangsheng thought as he watched Shang Tao leave.

And the other side.

Tang Yao doesn't know yet.

One step away.

She was about to take the editor-in-chief position for some unknown reason.

She missed it just because of her age... She probably didn't expect that her age could become a debuff.

Otherwise, it is really hard to say whether she will choose to be an editor for a few more years.

After all, this job is indeed stable. If it weren't for Ding Yillong's troublemaking, and the salary was higher, she might have stayed in this job for another two years for the sake of her sister and for a way out.

Unfortunately.

This ultimately did not happen.

She will go the other way.

Let’s just say…it was a missed opportunity.

(End of this chapter)