Started as a comics editor

Chapter 50 Nervous
Tang Yao had no idea what happened in the editorial department afterwards.

But the speed at which this incident escalated was indeed far beyond Tang Yao's imagination.

After all, a super popular work "Fate/Zero" appeared in the comic award. After it fermented yesterday, everyone in Bunshinkan knew about it.

So when Ding Yillong rushed to take the blame, Kang Ming added fuel to the fire.

Less than an hour.

Almost the entire company heard about it.

Zhao Fangsheng's office.

boom--

The door was knocked open again.

This time it was Shang Tao who broke the door open again.

But perhaps it was because I heard Shang Tao's hurried footsteps before the door opened.

This time, Zhao Fangsheng remained relatively calm. Even after Shang Tao knocked the door open, he calmly picked up his thermos and took a sip of tea. "What's wrong? You're always in such a hurry. You're already over half a century old. Can't you learn to calm down?"

Shang Tao was panting. Compared to the last time he banged on the door, this time he was not only sweating profusely, but his face was also full of panic.

As soon as he walked in, he got straight to the point, yelling, "Vice President! Ding Yilong is forcing Editor Tang to resign! And the author of 'Fate/Zero' has decided to serialize his work online for free!"

"puff--"

Hear this.

Zhao Fangsheng, who had just been asking Shang Tao why he couldn't learn to stay calm, suddenly spat out the tea in his mouth.

at the same time.

Eleventh floor.

rest area.

Tang Yao was lying on the table bored, playing with her cell phone and killing time.

She really didn't want to stay in the editorial office and face Ding Yillong, but she also didn't want to go home for the time being.

Because the main reason she came to the company was to meet Li Xue and confirm the meeting.

So she could only wait in the rest area for Li Xue to take a lunch break.

It's good, but a bit boring...

But soon.

She is not boring anymore.

Because...Shang Tao called.

Tang Yao saw the incoming call number, hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the phone, then chatted briefly with Shang Tao.

As expected, Shang Tao talked about what happened not long ago and began to persuade her not to leave.

Of course, there's also the matter of "Fate/Zero" being serialized for free...

However, Tang Yao just politely replied that it was a personal choice.

But when she finally finished dealing with Shang Tao and before she could catch her breath, another call came in.

This time it was an unfamiliar number.

Tang Yao still answered the call, and the other party introduced himself as the vice president of Wenxin Pavilion...

Tang Yao was quite surprised by this.

Of course, they still talked about the same things, but with a few more words added. For example, the vice president promised to get rid of Ding Yillong immediately, and finally seemed to have painted a pie for Tang Yao to succeed Ding Yillong as editor-in-chief.

But Tang Yao had eaten too many cakes in her previous life, so she didn't respond... and she had indeed made up her mind, so she still politely replied that it was a personal choice and promised not to take the third-rate painter to another magazine.

Then, the other party became even more unwilling to give up... and said a lot more, trying to get her not to quit.

But Tang Yao did not change her mind.

In the end, Zhao Fangsheng had no choice but to ask for the contact information of the "third-rate painter".

Tang Yao hesitated for a moment, but still gave it.

Of course, the number she gave me was her own backup number...

After Zhao Fangsheng got the contact information of the legendary "third-rate painter", he still didn't give up and wanted to say something.

But Tang Yao saw Li Xue... and she had no patience to listen to him continue. After apologizing, she hung up the phone.

"..."

Li Xue had indeed come, and was now standing next to Tang Yao, still wearing the classic black and white outfit, with almost imperceptible light makeup on, and an elegant and dignified temperament.

However, her breathing was a little disordered, as if she was jogging, which slightly destroyed the elder sister's aura.

"Miss Li...why are you here so early?"

Tang Yao looked at Li Xue beside her and was a little surprised: "Isn't it lunchtime yet?"

"worry about you."

Li Xue gestured for Tang Yao to move inside, then sat down next to her. She patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. "I was just working when suddenly there were rumors everywhere that a fight had broken out among the men in the editorial department. I went to the editorial office but couldn't find you, so I guess I knew you were here..."

"A fight broke out...? Huh? Who spread such outrageous rumors?"

Tang Yao's eyes widened in disbelief, "I just said a few words, why did they start fighting?"

"Anyway, I heard that a fight broke out..."

Li Xue breathed slightly, smoothed the messy hair at her temples, and held Tang Yao's hand with her other hand.

Tang Yao was stunned for a moment and looked down at the two people holding hands.

And wait until she raised her head.

Li Xue had already turned to look at her: "Can't I shake hands?"

"It's not that I can't..."

Tang Yao noticed that Li Xue's palms were covered in sweat and asked curiously, "But you don't really think I'm fighting, do you?" "Well... give me some time."

Li Xue nodded, took a deep breath, and calmed her pounding heart.

She didn't know why she was so nervous when she heard the news... Maybe it was because she was afraid that the rare friends she made would be hurt.

"How can this be."

Tang Yao was a little amused and touched at the same time... She could see that Miss Li must have come running over immediately.

It was also the first time she saw this older sister so anxious and irritable.

So, she pinched Li Xue's soft little hand and said softly, "But thank you..."

"..."

This time it was Li Xue's turn to bow her head.

...Tang Yao's hands are very beautiful, they are definitely good enough to be a hand model, they are white, tender, warm and soft.

"Ok?"

Tang Yao noticed that she was also looking down and joked, "Can't I hold it?"

"No ..."

Li Xue immediately looked away and changed the subject, asking, "So, have you made up your mind?"

"Well, I've already written my resignation letter."

Tang Yao had nothing to hide from Li Xue, so she told him the truth: "No matter what, I can't stay here for long. Otherwise, just figuring out how to resolve the Fate/Zero issue will give me a headache."

After all, she didn't intend to serialize it in a magazine from the beginning...

"That's right... I just happened to use Ding Yilong to shift the blame."

Li Xue nodded when she heard this: "Now we can legitimately serialize it for free."

"Actually, I didn't think that much about it. I was planning to fool Shang Tao and release it for free first, then tell him that the 'third-rate painter' didn't want to serialize it in the magazine."

Tang Yao frowned, "But that Ding Yilong really is... how should I put it, coming here to take the blame?"

"That's what he deserves."

Li Xue seemed to find it funny when she heard this: "How dare he say such arrogant words? I don't know where he got the courage..."

She shook her head and didn't continue: "Since you've made up your mind, then resign... But don't write an application, write a notice."

"Yeah, I just remembered it. I'll go back and change it later."

Tang Yao nodded and agreed. She just did it to get rid of Ding Yillong, and she would definitely change her mind later.

After all, she doesn't have much time to come to the company next.

And she didn't have time to talk to Kang Ming about playing games just now.

Time will be very tight, and I will have to go back and tell him later. I don’t know if he is willing...

Tang Yao was a little absent-minded.

the other side.

Li Xue thought for a moment and continued, "By the way...who called you just now?"

Tang Yao came back to her senses: "Vice President Zhao Fangsheng."

"Sure enough, you have been remembered."

Li Xue showed an understanding expression, not seeming surprised at all: "So what does he mean...?"

"He tried to persuade me to stay, and at the same time he used the legendary 'third-rate painter' method, but I managed to get away with it."

Tang Yao recalled what the other party had said and continued, "And he also painted a pie for me?"

"Painting?"

Li Xue didn't quite understand, but she didn't care too much: "If the other party calls again, if possible... don't break up."

"Huh? Why?"

"Single volume, remember what I said yesterday? I think Bunshinkan is a good choice."

"..."

Tang Yao was stunned. "Fate/Zero gave up the opportunity to be serialized in a magazine under Wenxinguan. Is this possible?"

"possible."

Li Xue nodded and said seriously: "Trust me, sister. I will find a way when the time comes."

"Then I'll try my best."

Tang Yao looked at Li Xue who was extremely serious and agreed again: "But this matter, it's easy for me, but for the third-rate painter..."

"You have to figure it out yourself. Who told you to use a vest?"

Li Xue chuckled and said, "Why not just admit that you drew it yourself? Being a beautiful girl cartoonist is just a gimmick..."

"..."

Tang Yao ignored her. It was impossible for her to admit it as it would cause too much trouble.

How about...let Xun make a cameo appearance?
"in addition."

Just when Tang Yao began to consider whether to let her sister play the role of a "third-rate painter".

Li Xue spoke again: "Are you free tomorrow afternoon?"

"Ok?"

Tang Yao raised her head: "Of course there is."

"Then I'll make an appointment with that relative tomorrow, and I'll come find you then."

Li Xue encouraged: "Don't be stage fright."

(End of this chapter)