Hong Kong Comic Master

The Akita Building, located in Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is now almost the brightest star in the entire neon publishing world.

"Long time no see, Mr. Li!"

"Long time no see, Editor-in-Chief Hibimura!"

The day after Li Wannian came to Neon, he visited the publisher of "Weekly Shōnen Champion" and the headquarters of Akita Bookstore.

As soon as he got off the car, Editor-in-Chief Kabemura Taizo, who had been waiting for a long time, came up to him and introduced an old man next to him.

"Mr. Li, this is our president, Sadao Akita!"

As the founder of Akita Bookstore, Akita Sadao used to be an employee of Shogakukan. In the daily business of Shogakukan, he foresaw the great market for children's books in peacetime, so he quit his job to start a business and seized the dividends of the times.

From the very beginning of the king comic magazine "Adventure King" to today's neon number one comic magazine "Weekly Shōnen Champion", this old president has great vision and methods.

"Hello, President Akita!"

"I finally met you, Li Sang!"

Akita Sadao seems to be a plain old man, affable and without any airs in front of Li Wannian.

Of course, Akita Sadao did not dare to have any disrespect towards his cash cow.

Due to the neon fire of Li Wannian's "Dragon Ball" and the combination of Osamu Tezuka's "Black Jack", the sales of "Shounen Champion" broke through the 3 million mark in record time.

Even if the copyright of "Dragon Ball" is not in the hands of Akita Shoten, Akita Shoten still makes a lot of money just by serializing comics, surpassing the three major neon comics magazines, and firmly occupying the crown of neon number one.

This year, due to the completion of "Black Jack", the magazine's sales dropped back to 2 million, but it still ranks first in Neon.

However, since Osamu Tezuka is old and has no plans for new comics, Akita Bookstore can only rely on Li Wannian.

It can be said that if Li Wannian is lost, it will not only mean that "Young Champion" will lose its No. 1 position in neon, but it will even be stepped on by the three major magazines.

"Me too, President Akita!"

"Please come inside, Li Sang, I will show you around our headquarters!"

To be honest, the Akita Building is no better. Although it is very impressive, it is no different from other companies.

But Li Wannian looked at it very seriously, and his focused eyes seemed to say: Erdi, Erdi, it's all Erdi!

"Li Sang, I heard that you like drinking tea. This is Longjing tea obtained from China. Try it!"

"Thank you, President Akita!"

After visiting around, the two sat in President Akita's office, accompanied by Kabemura Taizo, Zhong Chuhong, Sawajiri Shi and others.

"I heard that Li Sang's family has now become a plutocrat in Hong Kong Island. Congratulations!"

To be honest, President Akita really didn't know how to face Li Wannian.

Although the other party is young, he is a talented cartoonist. Not only that, his family is extremely rich, much richer than him, the president.

This feeling is as if you are the boss of a company and the top salesperson in your company has more money than you, so I ask you if it’s awkward?

"It's just nonsense from the media. It's just that you have some money. How can the chaebol be so exaggerated?"

To be honest, Li Wannian did think so.

In his opinion, those in Bangzi Country are called chaebols. He is far from being able to do whatever he wants, so what kind of chaebol is he?

"Hahaha, whether you think so or not, it's the same for those of us who have no money!"

"As the owner of Neon's largest-selling comic magazine publishing house, are you someone who has no money?"

"The more you earn, the more you spend. Every day you open your eyes, there are so many employees who have to support their families. It's very hard!"

"Really? Since it's so hard, why not sell the company and take good care of yourself in retirement?"

Li Wannian suddenly changed the subject, causing Akita Sadao's expression to change slightly, and he quickly laughed and said: "Hahaha, Li Sang is joking!"

"No, I'm not joking. Does President Akita really not think about it?"

Seeing that Li Wannian didn't look like he was joking, the smile on Akita Sadao's face gradually disappeared, replaced by an unusually serious look.

"Li Sang, do you want me to sell the publishing house to you?"

As soon as these words came out, Kabemura and Sawajiri Shi, who were in the same office, changed their faces at the same time. They seemed to smell the smell of gunpowder in the air.

Obviously, Akita Sadao has guessed Li Wannian's intention of coming to Neon at this time!

Not only did Li Wannian buy high-quality assets in Hong Kong and the United States, he also targeted Neon's high-quality assets. The first stop was the comics publishing house that he had cultivated to be the number one in Neon.

"It's not me, it's the 2D Company!"

"What difference does it make?"

"As an author, I don't have much time to work in the magazine. What's more, everyone in the magazine is currently doing excellent work. Just keep up the good work!"

"You also said, since my work is excellent, why should I sell the publishing house?"

At this time, Akita Sadao was no longer happy as before. At this time, his eyes were full of hatred when he looked at Li Wannian.

So, this is a businessman. No matter how much money you make for him, as long as it infringes on his interests, he will be hostile to you!

"Now is the time when Akita Bookstore's assets are at their highest. As a qualified businessman, if you don't sell now, do you have to wait until it falls further before selling?"

"At the highest point? Do you want to..."

Akita Sadao, who was still confused, suddenly had a terrible idea in his mind, so that he began to stutter.

"Are you going to finish "Dragon Ball"?

At this time, Kabemura Naizo, who had been watching the two people fighting, couldn't help but speak.

"In fact, it is indeed time to finish, isn't it? When Goku defeats Piccolo this time, he will become the world's number one. Isn't this a perfect ending?"

No way!

Li Wannian's favorite "Dragon Ball" plot is actually the Namek chapter, and this chapter is also an important chapter for "Dragon Ball" to go global. It can be said that this chapter is the peak of "Dragon Ball".

But Li Wannian didn't intend to tell the people on the opposite side. At this time, looking at their expressions of bewilderment, Li Wannian was very happy in his heart.

When the pillar of the comic magazine "Dragon Ball" is about to end, isn't this the peak period of the magazine? In this case, won't you sell the publishing house?

Akita Sadao didn't know how long he was silent. It was obvious that he was really shocked when he suddenly knew such a huge bad news.

After forcing himself to calm down, Akita Sadao took a long breath and said, "It's true as you said. When "Dragon Ball" is finished, the sales of the magazine will indeed decline, but this publishing house is my hard work, and I will not give up! Sorry, Mr. Li!"

As soon as these words came out, the corners of Li Wannian's mouth, which had been confident of victory, suddenly froze there!