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After the mid-summer press conference, a whirlwind blew up in Ninghai.

Both newspapers and local forums posted the news about Zhongxia Company, focusing on He Xi's use of two comics to confront a newcomer cartoonist. This incident sparked heated discussions. Some people lamented that He Xi's miracle was finally shattered. Some people laughed at He Xi's spineless bow to a newcomer. Even the Internet was full of uproar.

He Xi's readers were all furious when they heard the news, and they were particularly shocked. In contrast, these readers' eyes were also attracted by Zhongxia Company's new comics.

What kind of cartoonist would let Teacher He Xi lose without a fight?

These readers may be angry, or may not believe it, but it is undeniable that even with a skeptical eye, they will witness the release of "Weekly Boutique", wanting to see if it is true or not, and this matter is not harmful to Zhongxia Company.

In Zhongxia Building, Yang Liang looked at the newspaper with joy on his face.

"Very good. From this situation, the readers He Xi cultivated will come to buy our comic magazines!"

Readers are very realistic people. They may worship a cartoonist, but most of them just read books. Yang Liang believes that as long as they buy "Weekly Boutique", they will continue to buy it in the future!

"The sales volume of "Weekly Boutique" is absolutely booming." Yang Liang put down the newspaper and said with a smile: "Now the atmosphere of the media and readers has been mobilized, Wang Zhe, you have done a good job!"

He praised Wang Zhe who was standing in the office.

"Where..." However, Wang Zhe wiped his sweat and said with a bitter face, "Minister, isn't it too unethical for us to do this?"

Using He Xi to tout the new cartoonist, and to announce the agreement - this matter was not Wang Zhe's idea, nor Yang Liang's idea, but an instruction from the headquarters of Zhongxia Company.

Although it is somewhat unethical, but as a group united by capitalists, such methods are pediatrics, and there are too many shady methods. If the country hadn't drawn the red line, I really don't know what's going on now.

"There is no morality in business, and no one said it can't be leaked." Yang Liang shook his head and said, "This kind of sharp approach can bring us great benefits, almost ensuring our invincibility. As long as the result can win , it's all good."

Yang Liang is very clear about the thinking of the head office. If he wins this time, He Xi will be invited to go to England. Regardless of whether Duke Anthony can let He Xi stay there in the future, many things can be changed in half a year. The half year of He Xi's absence is the half year when Zhongxia Company accelerates its expansion.

"Li Xin." Yang Liang's gaze turned to the side, and Li Xin, the most important newcomer cartoonist in this report, was standing there: "You are going to debut this week, are you in good condition?"

"No." Li Xin nodded, but his expression was a little nervous: "I will draw this work seriously!"

"That's good... That's right. Just use your name as the pen name. The company plans to make you famous. This is an opportunity. You don't need to use another pen name."

"Yes."

Li Xin nodded obediently, it doesn't really matter whether she takes another pen name or not. The advantage of having a pseudonym is that there are fewer worries and no need to be exposed to the outside world from time to time. But not taking it is also good. Readers can see you intuitively and get to know you faster. The Romance Princess Qin Ya doesn't use a pen name, and everyone knows her.

"Are you a little nervous?" Yang Liang noticed that Li Xin's face was tense, looking very stiff. Can't help laughing: "Don't worry, you have to believe in your own strength, your painting is no worse than He Xi."

He is full of confidence in this victory. Li Xin has excellent painting skills and the quality assurance of "Sherlock", coupled with the current media hype. Li Xin and Zhongxia Company have no reason to fail.

"Don't think too much, you won't fail." Yang Liang stood up and said, "You only have one shortcoming, which is the subject matter limitation of "Detective Sherlock". Detective comics are not mainstream. But it is precisely to get rid of this limitation that we launched "Weekly Collection". Put other excellent works on it."

He walked over and patted Li Xin on the shoulder lightly.

"Four popular comics are with you, these four are the elites among the elites of Zhongxia comics, any one of them is more popular than He Xi, together, they form a perfect foil for you like green leaves. "Yang Liang smiled and said: "Don't talk about He Xi now, even if you are a god, you have to walk on your stomach in front of you!"

How could the Zhongxia Company's move only rely on public opinion? They used four top-level comics to swarm one, and the limitations of detective comics did not exist at all. Coupled with the effects of media and advertising, even a foolish cartoonist can become a god in one fell swoop.

"I understand, thank you, Minister." Li Xin nodded, but he was still a little apprehensive: "Actually, I'm not worried about Teacher He Xi. In this situation, he may not be able to beat me. I'm nervous about the company's love for me. …The company supports me so hard, I am afraid that I am not good enough to create such great value.”

He looked very careful, and Yang Liang laughed out loud.

"So you weren't worried about He Xi. Now I know why the company likes you. Your flattery is really good."

Regardless of flattering or not, Yang Liang is very satisfied. As a cartoonist, Li Xin's attitude is very good. This young man knows his identity and is also very obedient. This kind of person is welcome in any company.

"It's a pity that it's not like this..."

After sending Li Xin away, Yang Liang thought to himself, if He Xi could be as obedient as Li Xin, the current situation would be completely different.

However, He Xi has become an obedient cartoonist, will he still be He Xi?

Yang Liang shook his head, turned around and continued working.

Zhongxia Building

A black car stopped at the door, and the driver opened the door for Li Xin to sit in. After getting in the car, the young cartoon parent breathed a sigh of relief: "I was so nervous just now, the minister and the others loved me too much!"

"That's because the teacher's strength is outstanding."

The man in the driver's seat smiled and said: "Others can't get Zhongxia to recognize it. There are thousands of cartoonists in Zhongxia's company, but the only one who can get this honor is the teacher. Out of thousands of people, you are undoubtedly the best!"

Although this man is just a driver, his words are very beautiful, and Li Xin is a little smug.

"Brother Hui, I heard that you were the driver of Mr. Mach before, right?" Li Xin smiled and said, "Speaking of which, he is still my senior. We are both in charge of the adaptation of "Detective Sherlock". Unfortunately, this time it's my turn to avenge my shame."

Li Xin looked down on Mach a little in his heart. It was ridiculous that a world famous work would lose out to "Detective Conan" which had just debuted at the time.

"It's good for a teacher to have self-confidence, but Teacher He Xi is a difficult opponent, so it's better to be cautious."

The driver smiled. He felt that this kind of topic had happened before.

"Don't worry, I have an absolute advantage now. All resources are stronger than He Xi. He can't compare with me." Li Xin replied disapprovingly: "The strength of a cartoonist is not only the drawing skills, but also the strength of the company and other resources. , there can be no absolute fairness in this world, it is doomed for He Xi to be stepped on by me this time."

He laughed: "He is so stupid to the core, if he had come to Zhongxia earlier, maybe my position would have been his."

Time can't go back, He Xi has already missed the opportunity, now Zhongxia can't pay more money to win him over, because it's not worth it. Behind the scenes of Zhongxia is a capital alliance group, and no one person will have the final say. A few capitalists may not care about the 100 million acquisition fee, but no matter how much, they will not be willing to pay.

Use 100 million to promote Li Xin, and he will become the number one cartoonist in China. Soon, this title will be in his pocket.

Li Xin felt a little sympathetic to He Xi, but he didn't feel guilty. The media reports were a bit thin, but if he changed his position, he believed that He Xi would do the same. This time Li Xin stepped on He Xi's position because He Xi was very popular, as long as he succeeded in taking advantage of him, things would be reversed.

"When I reach the pinnacle of the Chinese comics industry, he must use me for advertising."

Li Xin squinted his eyes and thought about the future, with a faint smile on his face. He knew that one day He Xi would stand below and use him to make hype, but as long as Li Xin went to the top, he would not give He Xi any chance to turn things around, he was not as naive as He Xi.

"Brother Hui, let's drive, I'm going home."

He closed his eyes and ordered the driver to drive.

"Okay, teacher, um..."

"What's wrong?"

"No, have you watched the first episode of "Detective Conan"?"

"You're talking about that picture, right?" Li Xin opened his eyes, and said with some disgust: "That picture is indeed a work of art. He Xi is so lucky to be able to draw manga like a painting."

"It's just a coincidence. I haven't seen him draw those pictures recently."

After so long, many people have forgotten He Xi's superb painting skills.

The same goes for the driver, he just suddenly remembered that apart from the plot, the reason Mach lost to He Xi might be because of his painting skills. At that time, He Xi suddenly created a character of a strange thief, and defeated "Detective Sherlock" with his amazing drawing skills...

The situation this time is very similar to the original one. The two cartoonists are in a dominant position, both are drawing "Sherlock", and they have the same confidence in winning. But in the end, will Li Xin encounter the same failure ending as Mach?

He Xi has debuted for so long, all the cartoonists standing in front of him have failed!

But this time the gap in overall strength is bigger than ever before. Li Xin is stronger than other cartoonists. He should be able to defeat Teacher He Xi... If this situation can be reversed now, it would be hell !

"It's impossible to be so evil..."

The driver muttered to himself, then started the car and drove away from the Phoenix Building.

A week later, "The Best of the Week" went on sale.

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