Started as a comics editor

Chapter 60 Resignation
"So...she's still leaving?"

The next day, the Literature Museum.

Zhao Fangsheng looked at Shang Tao and still couldn't believe it.

Shang Tao smiled bitterly: "Yes...Anyway, I contacted Editor Tang yesterday, and she insisted on resigning, and said she would submit her resignation notice today."

"..."

Zhao Fangsheng frowned slightly and murmured to himself, "Why... Ding Yilong has already left, and I've already promised him the position of deputy editor-in-chief."

"I guess he's disappointed."

Shang Tao heard it, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Look, just the Ou Congquan incident alone was enough to give her a headache. The feeling of being isolated and helpless must have been very uncomfortable. Although the matter was resolved in the end, it was a huge blow to her morale... But I think what hit her the hardest was still that "Fate/Zero".

It's clearly an extremely excellent work, but it didn't even get the chance to be serialized in a magazine. Look, Ding Yilong refused to admit in the conference room that Tang Yao had applied to serialize "Fate/Zero" until he was on his deathbed... He probably knew how outrageous his actions were.

I think Editor Tang also doubted herself, especially when "Fate/Zero" failed to be serialized in the magazine, so she took the opportunity to recommend this work to our new media department. She was just not convinced and wanted to use the comic award to release it to readers.

And the readers’ reactions proved that…her vision was correct, and it wasn’t her fault at all.

Faced with such a result, and thinking about my previous experience in the editorial department, the work was obviously so popular, but the editor-in-chief refused to serialize it in the magazine... If it were me, I would have been defeated, after all, I did nothing wrong.

And she's... well, she's so young, so she's more impulsive, so it's normal for her to want to quit."

Zhao Fangsheng: “…”

"Besides, doesn't the vice president know about the argument between Ding Yilong and Editor Tang? She even said she doesn't want to be an editor anymore."

Shang Tao continued, "Maybe she's disappointed with the editing industry..."

"..."

Zhao Fangsheng fell silent after hearing this.

After a while.

He then shook his head slightly, his face full of regret as he said, "...It's a shame that such a talented person isn't an editor. Ding Yilong really ruined her."

Shang Tao thought of Tang Yao's face and also showed a look of pity: "Yes."

"That Ding Yilong! He really doesn't repent even when facing death!"

Speaking of Ding Yillong.

The regret on Zhao Fangsheng's face gradually gave way to anger. He said darkly, "How's the letter I asked you to send to the editorial offices of other magazines going?"

"already sent."

Shang Tao nodded. "And most of them have replied to me. Although they didn't mention Ding Yilong, they started asking me for the contact information of that 'third-rate painter'... It's obvious that they read the email I sent and know that "Fate/Zero" may not be serialized in our magazine, so they want to poach me.

And after reading the email, they absolutely would not accept Ding Yilong. He was finished and there was no way he could find an editing job again."

"That's good."

The gloomy look on Zhao Fangsheng's face finally dissipated a little.

He now hates Ding Yillong to death.

He originally wanted to deal with this person peacefully, but who would have thought... this person could say such idiotic words when he was about to die.

Most importantly, he also squeezed out the future editor-in-chief whom he had high hopes for.

If he doesn't retaliate, then something strange will happen!
Just get out of here and let it go? You're dreaming!

"As for Editor Tang Yao... I guess she's too angry to stay now. Let's contact her again after a while. Maybe she'll calm down and be willing to be an editor again."

Zhao Fangsheng sighed. "The most important thing right now is the selection of the male editor-in-chief, and also the matter of that 'third-rate painter'."

Shang Tao was curious after hearing this. "I can't interfere with the former, so I won't talk about it. As for the latter... didn't you contact the 'third-rate painter'? What was the result?"

"I didn't answer the phone. The other party just replied to me through text message saying that he didn't want to serialize it in the magazine anymore."

"Oh...it seems that 'third-rate painter' is also a man of temperament. You can tell from his pen name. He was probably unknown before, but Tang Yao not only discovered him, but also guided him to draw excellent comics. Then, seeing Tang Yao's final fate, he resigned and stopped being an editor, so he was furious..."

"..."

Zhao Fangsheng stared at Shang Tao.

Shang Tao didn't dare to say anything and just laughed awkwardly.

After all, he is not in charge of the content department. The comic award was successfully held and the website has gained enough popularity... Whether "Fate/Zero" will be serialized or not is the content department's concern.

Since it doesn't concern him, he can of course make jokes at will.

"Don't gloat over this. You're also part of the magazine. Losing a work like 'Fate/Zero' is a blow to the entire magazine... and don't forget that."

Zhao Fangsheng saw Shang Tao's expression and frowned. "Fate/Zero was unveiled at the Manga Awards, and some time ago, to appease the readers, I asked you to post a message hinting that Fate/Zero would be serialized soon..."

"..."

Shang Tao's eyes widened slowly upon hearing this, and then... he immediately took out his cell phone in a hurry.

Yeah. Oh my god!

My own department has sent out hints about this. If the comics don't get serialized...

isn't it?
Does this even involve the new media department???
He subconsciously sent a message to his subordinates, asking them to delete the previous updates!
Zhao Fangsheng saw his actions and was about to say something.

the phone is ringing.

Zhao Fangsheng's attention was drawn. He picked up his phone, glanced at it, and was stunned for a moment... Then he picked up the phone: "Hello, Teacher Ou, yes, this is Zhao Fangsheng, regarding Editor Tang's resignation..."

……

Early in the morning.

Tang Yao finished her last thing at Wenxin Pavilion...she sent letters to all the cartoonists she was responsible for informing them of her resignation, and then she formally submitted her notice and left.

Kang Ming also resigned with her.

However, the male editorial department is currently leaderless, and the departure of the two did not cause any waves within the editorial department.

Most editors thought they were just out and about.

downstairs.

Kang Ming took his personal belongings, looked back at the Literature Museum, and said in a daze, "I didn't expect that I would have to leave again just one week after joining the company..."

"disturbed?"

Tang Yao walked in front and asked casually.

"A little bit."

Kang Ming looked at the figure in front of him with a backpack, hesitated for a moment, and lied, "After all, I feel like I haven't done anything at Wenxin Pavilion, and I'm not of any value at all. I've been organizing and compiling reader questionnaires..."

Actually, it’s not worthless... At least I got to know Tang Yao.

If he had not joined the Literary Museum, Kang Ming was 100% sure that he would never have known someone like Tang Yao.

But he is too shy to talk about this.

And this isn't necessarily a good thing...

He didn't feel anything yesterday, but after actually handing in his resignation notice, Kang Ming suddenly felt a little scared...mainly because he was afraid of messing up.

After all, he had always wanted to work for a gaming company, but was rejected every time.

Now Tang Yao invited him to join her startup to make games. What if he really messed up...

In short, past failures made Kang Ming feel hesitant and anxious.

“It’s not because you didn’t do anything, is it?”

At this time.

Tang Yao asked, "Are you feeling uneasy? About the change? Afraid you'll mess it up?"

Kang Ming was slightly startled, then blushed and said, "How did you know..."

Tang Yao looked ahead and replied softly, "Because I'm also uneasy. If I hadn't left, I could have become deputy editor-in-chief. This thought has already occurred to me twice since I got off the elevator."

Kang Ming was stunned for a moment, then said: "How is it possible..."

He really never thought that Tang Yao would be the same as him... This was also the reason why he was embarrassed to tell the truth just now.

After all, in his eyes, Tang Yao is definitely not such a sentimental person. Perhaps it is because the filter is too thick, Tang Yao is even deified in his eyes.

Tang Yao smiled and said, "How can it be impossible? Change is always accompanied by uncertainty. I am also a human being. What's more, for the sake of the game, I owe Li... a friend a huge favor. I am extremely uneasy right now!
But no matter how uneasy I feel, it is human nature. I will not deny or suppress this uneasiness, I will just accept it.

Of course, I am not saying this to comfort you, and I don’t think I have the ability to make you feel at ease with just a few words.

I'm just saying this to tell you... I'm in the same boat as you, so don't let your anxiety turn into fear and then doubt your abilities. Don't dwell on your previous experience of being rejected from a gaming company. That's all in the past. Haven't you successfully landed the job now?

Kang Ming: “…”

"As your boss, I won't let you down, no matter what I say... At least, I won't delay your salary."

Tang Yao turned around and smiled brightly, "Relax, I dared to invite you, which proves that you are capable. You were rejected by the game company before... What if it was because of your hair? After all, if you really go bald in the future, your image will not be good."

"..."

When Kang Ming heard Tang Yao's words and looked at her charming smile, he reached out and touched his forehead with a very high hairline, feeling a little amused and helpless.

However...his inner uneasiness did dissipate a lot.

This is a delay in salary arrears.

Kang Ming didn’t know for the time being. He only knew that his new boss was really gentle.

...I just don't talk much.

(End of this chapter)