Chapter 12: A Gamble

"Congratulations, your work has passed. The next issue of the magazine will publish "Equation of Love." An excited tone came from the microphone, and Yan Yan was really happy for Shen Xin.

"real?"

Shen Xin's hanging heart finally let go.

"That's right! The magazine will be released in a week, and the manuscript fee will be credited to your account in the middle of next month—by the way, pseudonym, what pseudonym are you going to use? Or do you mean to use your real name?"

"Pen name?" Shen Xin frowned, unable to think of a suitable name for a while.

If Wen Chaogong is chosen for the next serialized manga, then the name had better be related to the original author, so that his heart would at least feel better.

But whether the editorial department of the magazine agrees to serialize should depend on the reader's acceptance, so now he can only wait for the result.

"Is it okay to use my real name first? If it can be serialized, I will consider a new pseudonym." After thinking about it, Shen Xin gave an answer.

"It's okay, but I still suggest that you can give me a suitable pseudonym, but it will be with you for a long time?"

Shen Xin knew Yan Yu's kindness, just like Internet authors, in some websites, the pen name is really important, changing the pen name randomly can easily lose popularity.

After thanking him, Shen Xin didn't take the matter of the pen name to heart. The reason why he chose his real name was because he couldn't find a suitable pen name. This manga is also his first original manga, so it has a certain commemorative significance. Use it The real name is not too much.

However, after he inadvertently told Xi Muzhen about the pen name, the little girl thought for a while and came up with a pen name called "Xiyang".

"Xiyang" has the same pronunciation as "Xiyang", but its original meaning is not here.

If you disassemble and reorganize "Xiyang", you will find that the name is "Xi" and "Ri", and "Ri" is part of "Xin", so this name is equivalent to representing him and Xi Muzhen.

"Good name, but I still decided to use my real name." Shen Xin rejected Xi Muzhen's proposal.

It's not that he doesn't think the name sounds good, but that if he uses this pseudonym, there will always be a weird feeling.

Xi Muzhen blinked, obviously a little disappointed, but since Shen Xin didn't want to, she didn't say anything more.

Suddenly free, Shen Xin felt a little at a loss. He also wanted to work in a nearby shop like Xi Muzhen, but he was worried that Yan Kun would call him at any time to discuss the serialization of comics.

After thinking about it, the safest way is to practice painting first.

Holding the G-pen, Shen Xin sketched lines on the straw paper, imitating the storyboard and composition of comics.

Before the questionnaires came out, Shen Xin could only be patient and force herself to turn her attention to painting.

During the period, Yan Yu also contacted him once, bringing a sample of the new magazine.

Smelling the smell of ink emanating from the pages of the book, Shen Xin also felt much happier.

"By the way, the revised trial issue of "Dreamer" has also been confirmed, in two weeks."

"Then... Chen Zijiao's works will also be published on it?" Shen Xin asked curiously.

Yan Kun nodded, "Not only is it published on the top, but I heard it's also a front page."

Yun Hai's manga editing circle is not that big, and gossip with mixed truths and falsehoods will come out at any time, and this news is what Yan Yu heard from Xiaoli.

Shen Xin looked solemn.

Most manga magazines are mainly black and white, but there are two places for coloring pages, one at the ends of the magazine and the other in the middle of the magazine. Among them, the coloring page at the beginning of the magazine is the best position, which is very helpful for the popularity of the manga.

To give an inappropriate example, the front page is similar to the big push page of a web site. It is difficult for a newcomer without achievements to obtain this position. pillar.

"Miss Yan,

Is it possible for my long-form serial to start with a front page? "Shen Xin asked Yan Wei tentatively.

"Impossible." Yan Yan quickly extinguished Shen Xin's hope, "Chen Zijiao is also because he has caught up with the revision of "Dreamer", and "Dreamer" is also in urgent need of a popular king. According to the previous practice, he did not qualifications."

"That's it." Shen Xin sighed, although she was prepared, she was still a little frustrated to be rejected like this.

Yan Fang also noticed Shen Xin's emotions and could understand his mood.

In her opinion, both Shen Xin and Chen Zijiao are newcomers with great potential, but because of different magazines, they are treated differently, which is really unfair.

"Shen Xin... Do you want to gamble with me?" Yan Qu pondered for a long time, and finally made up his mind.

"How to gamble?" Shen Xin was puzzled.

"If you can draw a high-quality comic storyboard and give me a reason why I can convince the editor-in-chief and other editors, I can fight for the first chapter coloring page for you at the serial meeting." Said After saying this, sweat dripped from Yan Tan's forehead.

Without the consent of the editor-in-chief, he made a "colour page" guarantee to Shen Xin, and Yan Tong was under a lot of pressure.

"Really?" Shen Xin said in surprise.

"That's right. But there are some things I want to remind you." Yan Qu took a deep breath, and before Shen Xin could ask, he continued, "First of all, I'm just helping you fight for it, but I may not be able to get it completely. I Just an editor."

"En." Shen Xin could understand this sentence, and the final decision was made by the editor-in-chief, not Yan Yu.

"Also... I hope that matters related to comics must follow my arrangement. Don't worry, I won't harm you." Yan Yu looked at Shen Xin anxiously.

"Is there any accident?" Shen Xin looked at Yan Fang suspiciously.

"Why? I just want to do my best." Yan Kun comforted.

"Then please."

In terms of comics, the only person Shen Xin can rely on now is Yan Fan. Although he feels a little uneasy, he can only trust him unconditionally.

This conversation gave Shen Xin great motivation. No matter what, he wanted the jackpot. Of course, in this way, the range of comics he could choose narrowed down a lot.

On the Monday of the following week, "Weekly New World" magazine was published, and Xi Muzhen, who was working part-time in a bookstore, bought five copies in one go.

Shen Xin looked at the magazines on the dining table, dumbfounded.

"Why do you buy so many magazines?"

"One collection, one reading."

"What about the other three books?"

"After sending the questionnaire, give it away."

"Have not you seen it?"

On the night when Yan Yan sent the sample, Xi Muzhen had already read "The Love Formula" all night.

"Well, but the sample issue is different from the regular issue. Brother Xin, the store manager thinks highly of your comic." Xi Muzhen brought the food to the table.

Shen Xin, who was serving the meal, raised her head, "What did she say?"

"She said that she hasn't seen such a good-looking short comic for a long time. By the way, she will also send a questionnaire this time, just to support you." Xi Muzhen looked back and recalled.

"Then I would like to thank the store manager." Shen Xin didn't expect that this cartoon would attract the attention of the older people. I don't know if it is a surprise or not.