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Of course Hosokawa Koharu believed in Higashinoji.

However, as the editor-in-chief of Tonoji, she still had to ask a few questions.

Because if the other party tries to poach him, but he doesn't take any action at all, it will inevitably make Tonoji feel that Urashima Publishing House doesn't take him seriously.

so.

Even if it was just superficial, Hosokawa Koharu still had to call and ask.

She dialed Tonoji's number and started waiting.

Then

"Teacher Higashino didn't answer the phone?" Hosokawa Koharu looked at his phone in surprise.

According to Higashinoji's usual efficiency, as long as the call is made, Higashinoji will be connected within three seconds.

But this time, she waited for more than half a minute, but the call was still not connected.

Gudu

Is it possible that Mr. Higashino, the only 'nuclear weapon' of Urashima Publishing House that can compete with the two major publishing houses after the merger, was really poached?

Otherwise, I wouldn't have refused to answer the call from her as an editor.

The more Hosokawa Koharu thought about it, the more her heart beat. After hesitating for a while, she simply took the elevator directly to the underground parking lot.

She was going to drive directly to Higashinoji's house to check the situation.

but

If Higashinoji really plans to change jobs

"Then I'm not qualified to stop Mr. Tono." Hosokawa Koharu shook his head.

She has always respected Higashinoji's opinions.

Therefore, when Higashinoji comes and goes, she won't say a word. At most, she coughs, and at most she goes over to fight for it.

Hosokawa Koharu got into the car, fastened his seat belt and headed towards Higashino's house.

And at this time.

"How's it going? Mr. Higashino? We, Yanzhu Publishing House, sincerely invite you to be serialized in our new issue. If you agree, we will also vigorously ask the sales department and sales department to promote your new work."

There was a male editor sitting in front of Higashinoji.

This male editor is named Obayashi Issei. He wears glasses, looks very smart and capable, and has crisp short hair.

In fact, Obayashi Yizheng was slightly surprised when he looked at the young man in front of him.

There were rumors in the industry that Higashinoji was very young, but he found out after actually meeting him.

Isn't this too young?

A bit over the top.

It feels like his son is almost the same age as Higashinoji.

However, Obayashi Issei did not despise Higashino just because he was young.

After all, the Higashino Tsukasa in front of them was an author who after their entire editorial discussion, all expressed their intention to poach him.

This is relatively rare.

After all, poaching has always been a disgraceful behavior in the industry. To put it mildly, poaching may become black material in media reports.

Especially after the merger of the two major publishing houses, they have become a giant publishing house, and they will strive to become the number one publishing house in Japan in the future. They are even more sensitive to this kind of public opinion.

But even so——

Still have to dig!

Dalin Yizheng remained unwavering.

Higashinoji has this value!

Dalin Yizheng took a sip of tea, then raised his head and said:

"Teacher Higashino, what do you think? As long as you are willing to join our publishing house, we will strive to be better than Urashima Publishing House in terms of treatment and promotion. These terms can be included in the contract."

"Really?" Higashikata looked a little interested.

"That's right." Obayashi Issei cheered up and continued to add: "Teacher Higashino, our New Iwazuki Publishing House needs an excellent manga author like you to join, as long as you join."

"I probably understand what editor Dalin said."

Before he could finish speaking, Higashinoji interrupted: "Actually, I don't care much about these promotion and sales issues. The most important thing is, can your company give me treatment similar to Urashima Publishing House?"

"What kind of treatment is it specifically? Teacher Higashino, please tell me."

Obayashi Issei is very confident and feels that if Urashima Publishing House can do it, their newly merged Iwazhu Publishing House can also do it.

But regarding his confidence, Higashinoji poured cold water on him with a smile.

"The right to complete the comic work at any time, the treatment of the first person in the main cast, the treatment of animation adaptation, live-action TV series adaptation, movie adaptation, etc. are all decided by me and selected by the production company."

"Uh." Dalin Yizheng became more and more surprised the more he listened, and he was even speechless later on.

Because no matter which one, it is difficult for the current Xinyanzhu Publishing House to do it.

The first is the right to finish the comic at any time.

As we all know, if a comic becomes popular during the serialization process, the editor and even the entire editorial department will more or less force the comic author to continue drawing. After all, as long as the comic is serialized, profits will continue to be created.

Give the author the right to finish the book at any time. Doesn’t that mean Higashino can finish the book whenever he wants? No consideration at all for profit?

This is too freeing.

As for the treatment of the first person behind, it is still possible if we discuss it carefully.

But please note that this is ‘possible’ and cannot be 100% guaranteed.

After all, in addition to Higashinoji, there are also a number of pillar authors in the old Yanjiao Publishing House and the old Mozhu Bookstore. They have contributed themselves to the two major publishing houses of Yanjiao and Mozhu for ten years.

They also want to be treated like a leading author.

This creates a dilemma.

As for animation adaptation, live-action TV series adaptation and other rights, although these things are not the lifeblood of the publishing house, they also involve some interests. Even if he agrees, the people above will not agree.

Therefore, Obayashi Issei could only remain silent after hearing Higashinoji's requests.

After a while, he couldn't help but ask: "According to what Mr. Higashino said, is it possible that Urashima Publishing House has given Mr. Higashino these rights and benefits?"

In my heart, Obayashi Issei actually didn't believe that Urashima Publishing House would allow Higashino Tsukasa so much freedom in the publishing house.

But what he didn't expect was that Higashinoji nodded: "Yes, what I mentioned above are all the rights I enjoy at Urashima Publishing House."

Since the last conversation with Akiyoshi Ohsawa, the president of Urashima Publishing House, Higashinoji has successfully received these benefits appropriately.

However, Osawa Akiyoshi also said that before enjoying these rights, Tonoji must ensure that the comic works become popular.

To this, Higashinoji nodded in agreement.

After hearing Higashinoji's words, Obayashi Issei couldn't help but shake his head and laughed dryly.

"Sorry, Mr. Higashino, these rights and benefits are beyond my authority as an editor. I want to go back and discuss it with the editor-in-chief and others. I hope you can understand."

After he said this, he looked at Higashi Yesi again.

Although Higashino Tsukasa is the mainstay author of Urashima Publishing House.

But he didn't expect that Higashinoji would actually enjoy this kind of treatment - does Higashiyoshi have such value?

Obayashi Issei shook his head again.

"I understand, please edit Dalin as you please."

Higashinoji smiled and stood up to see Obayashi Issei off.

As for what the other party said about ‘discussing and discussing’, Higashinoji definitely wouldn’t believe it.

These requests he made were not easy to fulfill in the first place, and the other party's statement of 'going back to discuss' was actually just an excuse.

But Higashinoji didn't care either.

He is quite comfortable at Urashima Publishing House and has no intention of moving for the time being.

As soon as Obayashi Issei was sent out, before Toyoshi could exchange a few words with him, a figure suddenly appeared from the elevator entrance on the other side.

It really came out of nowhere.

The speed is extremely fast.

When the other party stopped, Higashinoji was a little surprised and said: "Editor Hosokawa?"

Hosokawa Koharu originally looked happy when he saw Higashinoji, but when he saw Obayashi Issei standing next to him, his pretty face collapsed like a flat tire.

But greetings are still needed.

After Hosokawa Koharu stood firm and finally regained his breath, he greeted: "Hello, Mr. Higashino, who is this person next to you?"

As she spoke, she turned her thorny eyes to Obayashi Issei on the other side.

She felt that if Higashinoji hadn't been there, she would have had to deal with Obayashi Issei.

Obayashi Issei also felt as if a knife was stabbing his back.

"Ahem. I'm Issei Obayashi from Shin Iwazuki Publishing House. Hello, you should be Editor Hosokawa from Urashima Publishing House, right?"

New Yanzhu Publishing House

Hosokawa Koharu glanced at the business card handed over by the other party.

It seems that Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore each took part of their names to form the new publishing house name.

but--

"Hey? New Iwazhu Publishing House." Hosokawa Koharu took the business card, smiled, and looked as if he wanted to kill someone: "Then the newly merged giant publishing house, why do you want to find Mr. Higashino from our publisher?"

"Just talking about comics."

Dalin Yizheng smiled and started doing Tai Chi.

He actually feels a little guilty now.

After all, this behavior is like he wanted to steal a man and find Higashinoji, but he was kicked out by Higashinoji before he even took off his pants. He met Higashinoji's first wife again within a few steps after leaving.

This does feel a bit uncomfortable.

But before he could continue speaking, Hosokawa Koharu spoke again.

"Editor Dalin, I want to tell you that our company has given Mr. Higashino a lot of benefits that your company may not be able to give, including the right to complete the comic work at any time, the treatment of the first person in the drama, animation adaptation, live-action TV series adaptation, etc. Mr. Higashino has the freedom to choose the production company for film adaptation."

She said it word by word, just to stop Obayashi Issei from making any crooked ideas. Higashinoji is the pillar of their publishing house.

Dalin Yizheng also couldn't laugh or cry.

Should we say that we are really not a family, why don’t we enter the same family?

Hosokawa Koharu's rhetoric is almost the same as Higashinoji's, and it contains a strong threat.

However, as a poacher, he was already in the wrong and could not refute anything.

He could only give Hosokawa Koharu a half-bow, say hello, and then turn around and leave.

Watching Obayashi Issei leave, Hosokawa Koharu breathed a sigh of relief, and then turned to Higashinoji.

"Teacher Higashino, I'm sorry, I took the liberty of visiting again. Can I come in?"

While she was saying this, she was still taking off her shoes, which made Touyoshi look amused.

Isn't your behavior just that you are determined to get in? If that's the case, why are you asking me?

However, Higashinoji probably understood what Hosokawa Koharu was thinking and nodded to welcome her into the house.

Then before she could say anything, Higashinoji took the initiative to explain: "Editor Dalin just now came to drag me to their publishing house."

"Did Mr. Higashino agree?"

Hosokawa Koharu looked a little nervous.

She had called Higashinoji several times while she was on the road, but none of them got through - she thought Higashinoji was really impressed by the other party's conditions.

"Of course I didn't agree."

Normally, Higashinoji might have said, "Editor Hosokawa, do you think I have agreed?" to tease the other party.

But he was very clear about work matters and answered them directly.

"Huh? But Mr. Higashino, your cell phone."

Hearing Higashinoji's words, Hosokawa Koharu opened his mouth.

"Oh, Editor Hosokawa called me, right?"

Higashino glanced at Hosokawa Koharu and explained: "My mobile phone was taken away by Chihaya and is no longer with me. It has always been an old model and she wanted to go to the mobile phone store to buy me a new one."

Chihaya Higashino?

Only then did Hosokawa Koharu realize that Higashino Chihaya was not in the room, and said to herself: "So that's it, I thought..."

"What did Editor Hosokawa think?" Higashinoji teased.

"Uh" Hosokawa Koharu's face suddenly turned slightly red.

But she soon adjusted herself, suppressed her fluctuating mood, and coughed twice.

"Actually, Mr. Higashino, besides wanting to stop the other party from poaching, I came here this time for another reason."

And another thing?

Higashinoji became energetic and dragged the bench over.

"Well, actually it seems that our president wants to meet Mr. Higashino."

Hosokawa Koharu took out his mobile phone, pressed out the inbox, and opened the text message in it.

The above text message was sent by Osawa Aikichi.

The other party really wants to see me.

And the location was also set at a high-end restaurant in Ginza.

This surprised Tonoji more or less.

Does this mean that the other party wants to contact him outside of work?

"I understand. Editor Hosokawa."

Higashikata nodded without thinking about this issue.

As the president of Urashima Publishing House, Osawa Akiyoshi can definitely be regarded as an old fox. Instead of guessing what the other party is thinking, it is better to meet him when the time comes and find ways to deal with him.

As he thought this, a different emotion emerged in his heart.

The merger of Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore changed the structure of the three major comic book publishing houses.

Now that Urashima Publishing House is in decline, its sales will definitely be squeezed a lot by Shin Iwazuki Publishing House.

This is a heavy blow to Urashima Publishing House.

But for him, this is a coveted opportunity.

It is also the stage of "Naoki Hansawa"!

Think about it.

The first issue of the newly merged Yanzhu Publishing House's new comic magazine will definitely have many well-known comic authors supporting it.

At that time, their works will inevitably meet Higashino Tsukasa's "Naoki Hansawa".

"If I could rely on "Naoki Hansawa" to chop down all their works with a knife."

This will undoubtedly establish Higashino's position in the entire comic industry.

In the end, it was Naoki Hansawa who was overthrown by their well-known author who had the strength in numbers.

Or "Naoki Hansawa" pick them out one by one and cut them down

It’s really exciting.

My cold is much better, although it’s still a little bit, but I coded ahead of time today, so I should be able to write 8,000 words~! Thanks to Shanglian Jingluo Beinan, Tianyu Tianze, XUXu, Zhonghua Yimin, Enthusiastic Desert Young Man, Zhi Feifei i, and Yi Eternal Yi for their rewards! Thank you so much!