Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 145 Questionnaire
"Next, let's vote on whether the manga "Oolong Yuan" should be serialized. Please raise your hands!"

In the conference room of Two-dimensional magazine, there were seven people sitting at this time, including the chief editor He Bo, the leaders of the five editorial teams, and Li Wannian.

After the host Xie Zhirong made the announcement, a total of six people at the scene, including Li Wannian, raised their hands.

This is an extremely exaggerated approval ratio, even much higher than when Li Wannian's "Dragon Ball" was serialized!

Under normal circumstances, serialization can be carried out as long as four people approve of the serialization meeting. Of course, Li Wannian has a veto power!
Therefore, it has been very difficult for Two-dimensional Shōnen Weekly to be serialized in recent years, and so far only six comics are being serialized.

"Very good, "Oolong Yuan" has been approved. The next step is whether "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" will be serialized. A vote will be held. Please raise your hands!"

This time, there were only four people raising their hands in the audience.

"reason!"

Uncle He, who was sitting on the stage, spoke concisely and concisely.

Having been the editor-in-chief for three years, Uncle He has become less and less energetic as he grows older.

When he left "Good News", he was actually too old. After retirement, he was rehired by Li Chongjun.

Uncle Ho, who is now 70 years old, is obviously getting closer to retiring again.

"The subject matter is too old, and although the painting style is good, it feels like reading a comic book, and it doesn't feel like it can meet the market demand!"

The speaker was Xie Zhirong. As the leader of a group and Uncle He's most proud disciple, he was obviously the most suitable candidate to become the editor-in-chief.

What's more important is that in the magazine, he is already inferior to one person and superior to hundreds of people.

"On the contrary, I feel that comics on this subject still have potential. If they are well drawn, they will probably make teenagers on Hong Kong Island fall in love with the history of the Three Kingdoms!"

The person who opposed Xie Zhirong was Chief Editor Yang, the leader of the fifth group.

The two of them have always been at odds with each other.

Editor Yang felt that Xie Zhirong was too proud and self-righteous.

Xie Zhirong, on the other hand, believed that Editor-in-Chief Yang was a flatterer and lacked principles.

Since the "Dragon Ball" incident, the two have become incompatible.

Although Xie Zhirong's status is higher, the team leaders themselves are on the same level, and Editor Yang is not afraid of him at all.

"Gambling with the magazine's profits is itself irresponsible to the magazine!"

"Isn't every decision we make a gamble? If Editor Xie can really predict the real feedback from the market every time, then why are we still holding meetings here?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm just telling the truth!"

Seeing that the argument between the two became more and more fierce and angry, Uncle He had to stand up and be the peacemaker.

"Okay, stop saying a few words! Since four people agree, let this comic be approved!"

"Wait a minute, editor-in-chief, if two comics are approved this time, then the number of comics serialized by "Boys Weekly" will reach eight, exceeding the red line drawn by Mr. Li back then!"

At this time, Xie Zhirong once again used the goal Li Wannian had set as an excuse.

When "Youth Weekly" was first established, Li Wannian planned to serialize a total of seven comics in the magazine at the same time. Unfortunately, in the past three years, he has been unable to achieve this goal.

But now, with the appearance of two new comics, the goal has not only been achieved, but exceeded!
"Isn't it just one more film? Wouldn't it be nice to serialize them together?" Editor Yang said again. "How to control costs? How to cover the author's salary? The cost of printing? The cost of publicity? Which one does not cost money?"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Uncle He spoke again: "Let me say it again, don't quarrel! Regarding this point, the next issue will be answered in detail!"

As Uncle He spoke, the argument between the two ceased again.

Xie Zhirong looked at the next topic and said: "The next topic was proposed by Mr. Li, the questionnaire system!"

"Haven't we always done questionnaires before?"

At this time, an editor-in-chief in the audience also raised his own question.

Yes, before this, Two-dimensional magazine often conducted surveys to determine which comics were popular and which were not. This was used as an important criterion to sign different levels of agreements with the authors. contract.

But this time, it was obviously not what Li Wannian wanted to say.

Throughout the entire meeting, Li Wannian had said nothing and allowed the people below to do whatever they wanted.

Even when there was a need to speak, Editor Yang and Uncle He would always ask and answer questions, but this time, Li Wannian had to explain the topic himself.

“The questionnaire system I’m talking about is different from the questionnaire system we conducted before!
This system originated from Neon's "Weekly Shōnen Jump". I made corresponding modifications according to the special environment of Hong Kong Island, as follows:

The comic is based on the ten issues after the new serial debut, and the readers' opinions of each issue during the period are combined to determine the fate of the work!

The data of each issue will be reflected in the front and back positions of the comic layout, but the popularity No. 1 will always be reserved for the mainstays or works that have experienced special moments of significance.

If the survey rankings for four consecutive issues are at the bottom, the work will be cut in half! "

When Li Wannian said the word "cut in half", the faces of the team leaders present all changed.

The editors of Two-dimensional magazine have always been comfortable.

With Li Wannian's works, the magazine has always been profitable, so over time they will think that the serialization of comics in the magazine is about strict entry and wide exit, as if as long as the comics can be serialized in the magazine, the author can make a lot of money.

As for their editors, as long as they spot a comic that passes Li Wannian's final review, then their entire team can benefit from it and get bonuses.

But things have changed now. Their editors have to not only kill but also bury them. It is not enough to find enough comics to be serialized. They also have to ensure that the popularity of the comics is not too low, otherwise they will face the risk of being cut in half.

“Would this dampen the authors’ interest in submitting manuscripts?”

The person who spoke this time was actually not Xie Zhirong, who had always raised objections, but Editor Yang, who had always supported Li Wannian.

"Editor Yang, let me ask you, do you think those authors earn more by submitting articles to our Two-dimensional magazine or by submitting articles to other magazines?"

"Of course it's our Two-dimensional magazine. The money they make from us is enough to be three or four times that of Jade Dynasty."

"Since there is an opportunity to make a lot of money before you, if you have the ability, why don't you come and get it?"

"I……"

Editor Yang immediately understood what Li Wannian meant.

"Really capable people are not afraid of competition at all!"

Li Wannian was decisive.

(End of this chapter)