Is this cartoonist mentally ill?!

Chapter 14 countdown to popularity

The week passed quickly.

Editorial Department of Manjie Culture Company.

Large conference room.

"Guys, this is the reader popularity poll for the latest issue."

Yang Dahai distributed the report directly, and then turned on the projection in the conference room.

Ayumi Ito took the report nervously and examined the above rankings carefully.

She even ignored what editor-in-Chief Yang Dahai said at the meeting above.

Seventeen works were serialized in the last issue of "Comic World", among which four were serialized by rookies such as Lin Qingshan due to this rookie Grand Prix.

There was not a single work of a novice in the top ten, and Ayumi Ito suddenly felt a little defeated.

But this is normal, right? The first time a newcomer's work is serialized, as amazing as it is, it does not surpass the serialized works of well-known comic book authors.

"...Congratulations to Yuhao for his hard work in selecting teachers, who won first place in popularity in this edition!"

"Pah, pah, pah-!"

Suddenly, under Yang Dahai's leadership, all the editors stood up and applauded.

Ayumi Ito was frightened, but reacted quickly. At that moment, she stood up and applauded along with everyone.

After applauding, everyone sat down, and Ayumi Ito saw the popularity ranking of"Edgerunner".

Rating of "Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunner"...

No. 15.

Ayumi Ito couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. In the last issue of "Manga World" only seventeen works were serialized, and the 15th place means the penultimate in terms of popularity.

Even among the four works serialized by newcomers, it only manages to take second place.

She looked at the other three novice works and got some impressions. Among them, the work of the newcomer called "Psychic Warlock", which was more popular than "Edgerunner", took 13th place.

He occupies two places above "Edgerunner".

At this time, Yang Dahai was talking about it.

"The first place for newcomers in this issue is" Psychic Warlock", the work of Professor Itchy Mouse directed by Zhe Xuan! Let's congratulate him!"

A tall, thin man in glasses stood up with a smile on his face.

Suddenly, under Yang Dahai's leadership, everyone in the conference room applauded the tall and thin man again…

…

"Moshi Moshi..."

Ayumi Ito called Lin Qingshan as soon as the meeting ended and heard Lin Qingshan's familiar voice.

This is also one of the functions of the publisher, and each popularity rating should be passed on to the author responsible for the comics.

"Professor Qingshan..."

But this time, facing the third position in terms of popularity, Ayumi Ito did not know what to say to Lin Qingshan.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Qingshan said carelessly,"if you have something to do, discuss it directly."

"Is the popularity ranking of the comics published in the last issue, the popularity of "Edgerunner"..."

Ayumi Ito still didn't know what to say.

"Is it the last?"

"No, no, no, Of course not..."

Ayumi Ito said quickly.

"It's not the last place. It's quite good. At least it's much better than I expected."

Lin Qingshan said carelessly.

This was actually much better than he expected.

After all, this is the first chapter of its serialization, and its first chapter didn't have many explosions, so how could it suddenly become a blockbuster.

Even being a time traveler and system presenter, it is impossible not to follow the Basic Rules. The first episode immediately shocked comic book fans and made the contestants say that this child should not be kept, right?

How could this happen?

It's good if it is not in last place in popularity. "But this time "Edgerunner"took only 15th place..."

Ayumi Ito felt that Lin Qingshan didn't really care about it and said.

"No. 15... Let me see, there were 17 works in the last edition, which means the third from the bottom up, right? That's not bad, hahahaha!"

Lin Qingshan said with a smile.

"Professor Qingshan, don't you feel sad?"

Ayumi Ito was shocked for a moment and asked.

"What's so sad about it? I'm still a newbie and "edgerunner" just got serialized, so relax... we're not in a hurry."

Lin Qingshan, in turn, comforted Ayumi Ito.

"…"

Ayumi Ito didn't know what to say for a moment.

Are you saying that Lin Qingshan has a big heart?

Or does Lin Qingshan not take it seriously?

"But our editorial department has regulations. When a work ranks last in popularity for four consecutive issues, or if its popularity drops more than 20% three consecutive times, we will announce that the work will be cut in half... "

Ayumi Ito gritted her teeth and said.

"Ah? But aren't we still in third place now?"

Lin Qingshan said surprised.

"But what if I'm the last one to start in the next period..."

Ayumi Ito said.

"Don't worry... that's not gonna happen."

Lin Qingshan shrugged.

It is impossible for him to count down to the end of the next episode and then stay at the end of the next four episodes.

Well, it's possible. After all, although the scenario of "Edgerunner" is excellent, the initial plot is not particularly remarkable.

Lin Qingshan feels that the really striking part of "Edgerunner" starts from the third episode of the original animation. If he switches to the "Edgerunner" comic he adapted, it will start around the eighth episode.

The most striking is of course the death of brother Mann in the sixth episode of the original animation and in the last two episodes.

This is a plot worthy of being called God.

Thinking this way, the first six chapters of "Edgerunner" are really dangerous.

The previous plot was a little frustrating, even a little uncomfortable.

If there's anything good about it, it's probably just the numerous cyberpunk scenarios and the level of paint comparable to the original animation, right?

If readers are not interested in the scenery and the level of the painting, and if contemporaries are all gods and the plot of each issue is extremely high, then "Edgerunner" can indeed be cut in half.

But it doesn't matter.

Lin Qingshan only wants to earn rice, which is enough for him.

It is not impossible to find a publisher for the remaining drawings of "Edgerunner" and publish a single volume alone in the future.

"Don't worry, let's take it easy, don't be in a hurry. By the way... Want to go out for dinner again on the weekend?"

he asked with a smile.

"Huh? Come on... dinner?"

Ayumi Ito was shocked for a moment. Lin Qingshan's invitation felt like a date, right?

Her beautiful face suddenly turned red.

"It's not just us, Qianli should already be here, but you know, there may be misunderstandings if Qianli and I leave."

Lin Qingshan shrugged and said.

I see...

If a man and a woman go out alone, it's really easy to be misunderstood as a dating couple.

But with a man and two women, no one would have any doubts.

"Oh well..."

After all, Ayumi Ito has no friends here, so she can't always stay at home on weekends...

(End of Chapter)