Looks much more pleasing now.
Just about to put the phone down, a friend request suddenly pops up. It’s from the regular daily reporter, [CC Comics·Editor-in-Chief Kieran Shawn].
From the first expression until now, it’s been over a month.
She didn’t block Kieran because she’s genuinely considering CC Comics. And Kieran is clever enough to realize this, sending daily friend requests to show his determination, refusing to give up until achieving his goal.
Today’s comic convention trip left Nora Scott with a bad impression of Molly Forest and Isabella Hart, but the previous conversations and Laura Collins’ evaluation all swayed her towards a certain decision.
Narrowing her eyes, Nora Scott clicked accept.
In less than ten seconds, the phone rang "dingdong" "dingdong" non-stop.
[Kieran Shawn]: God Z, is it really you?
[Kieran Shawn]: Please forgive my sudden excitement and helplessness.
[Z,]: Are you available for a chat?
[Kieran Shawn]: Yes, yes, yes.
Nora Scott glanced at the time displayed at the top of the screen; it was almost seven o’clock, which typically signifies the end of the workday.
But since the other party already expressed willingness, Nora Scott didn’t mind interrupting him for a moment.
[Z,]: I can join CC Comics; the contract must be the same as Mihua Comics.
After sending the message, no reply came from the other side for a while.
Nora Scott wasn’t surprised, placing the phone aside, waiting for Kieran Shawn to process.
In the industry, her contract with Mihua Comics wasn’t a secret.
Five years ago, when online comics started trending, Mihua Comics secured a spot, needing to recruit more quality comic artists to boost its reputation. They later took a liking to Zero’s "Death Legend" series on Weibo, spending three months negotiating with Zero.
Zero finally agreed to join Mihua Comics but laid down numerous terms.
1. Zero’s identity information to be kept completely confidential, not participating in any promotions.
2. Mihua Comics does not hold any copyright to "Death Legend"; only providing a publishing platform, profit based on clicks, forming a collaborative relationship with Zero.
3. No revenue is collected from "Death Legend" after launching on the platform, and no form of advertising is accepted.
4. Zero alone has the right to take down "Death Legend" anytime.
In conclusion, although Zero serialized "Death Legend" on Mihua Comics, he was not controlled by Mihua Comics at all. Hence, during chaotic times within Mihua Comics, Zero came and went freely, withdrawing "Death Legend" immediately.
However, despite this, "Death Legend" still brought Mihua Comics huge traffic and substantial profits.
Two years ago, after Zero left Mihua Comics, many comic agencies sought him out, promising more favorable conditions. Nonetheless, Zero did not agree to any, only occasionally updating new works on Weibo.
As Nora Scott opened her computer, the WeChat message came through.
[Kieran Shawn]: Just ?
[Kieran Shawn]: We can offer more beneficial terms for you.
[Z,]: This will be fine.
[Kieran Shawn]: No, no, no, your joining CC Comics is an honor for us.
[Kieran Shawn]: Please make sure to look at the new contract we’ve drafted!
[Kieran Shawn]: [File]
[Kieran Shawn]: You can add any requirements anytime!
Nora Scott stared at the document on her phone, speechless for a while.
Is there really such a person not fighting for their own company’s interests?
Logging into WeChat using her computer, Nora Scott received the contract file, opened it, and slowly began browsing through.
CC Comics Company, Editor-in-Chief’s office.
Sitting in the office was a youth in his thirties, sporting black-framed glasses with a gentle and scholarly appearance. Behind him, a bookshelf was filled with volumes of Zero’s comic books, and decorations, figures, clocks, and pillows on the desk and sofa were undoubtedly all kinds of "Death Legend" merchandise.
After typing the last message, Kieran Shawn clicked send, feeling drained himself, with his fingers trembling uncontrollably while holding the mouse.
No one could comprehend his excitement at this moment.
Zero, recognized by numerous peers as the man standing at the pinnacle of the comic world in the new era...
Such a godlike presence doesn’t need any comic platform.
In other words, he himself is the hottest platform.
When Kieran Shawn originally managed to find Zero’s WeChat, he was hopeful yet skeptical. Unexpectedly, just over a month’s persistence led Zero to agree.
Like a dream come true.
Taking off his glasses, Kieran Shawn rubbed his face vigorously to clear his mind, then eagerly grabbed his phone to make a video call to CC Comics’ main creative team and shared the exhilarating good news.