Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 348 Are you kidding me (4000 words)

Do you really mean that Cao Cao and Cao Cao will arrive?

Is it such a coincidence?

Looking at the ringing cell phone, Seo Daigo couldn't help but glance at the names on it.

"Yano Ryuichi from Higashino Studio?"

Seo Daigo touched his chin in confusion.

As the editor-in-chief of the comics department of Iwazuki Publishing House, due to business reasons, he has the contact information of many animation production companies at hand, and the same is naturally true for Higashino Tsukasa's Tono Studio.

But it's one thing to have their contact information in one place, and it's another thing entirely for the other party to take the initiative to call.

Seo Daigo has some impression of Yano Ryuichi, and he once had dinner and chatted with him.

But other than that, Seo Daigo and Yano Ryuichi basically had no in-depth communication.

"Is it possible that you want to cooperate with Yanzhu Publishing House?"

Seo Daigo muttered.

He didn't think Yano Ryuichi really had something to do when he came to him.

After all, this is too fast. He has just resigned. Has he already received the news?

Unless Dongye Studio has been paying attention to itself, otherwise it is basically impossible.

Seo Daigo thought this should be the case, so he answered the phone and took the initiative to say hello:

"Yano-san? What do you want to see me for? But before we talk, I have to tell you that I am no longer the editor-in-chief of Iwatsu Publishing House. I may not be able to help you with your cooperation with Iwatsu Publishing House. .”

He hadn't forgotten to take a vaccination.

When he said this, Seo Daigo let out a little breath. It is estimated that the other party will be disappointed now.

After all, he is no longer the editor-in-chief of Yanzhu Publishing House.

Seo Shizuru next to him looked at his father's somewhat lonely expression, and couldn't help but hugged his father's arm and sighed slightly.

The father and daughter fell into inexplicable sorrow.

Just when both father and daughter thought the other would say, ‘Is that so? excuse me. ’ Then hung up the phone.

But unexpectedly, Yano Ryuichi over there had no intention of hanging up the phone: "Um, has Chief Editor Seo resigned?"

Sounds like you're a little happy?

This made Seo Daigo a little confused.

I've already said I resigned, but why do you still seem a little happy?

Remember to ask Yano Ryuichi before he comes.

Yano Ryuichi on the other end of the phone had already reacted: "Ah, I'm sorry, Chief Editor Seo, let's talk about what I want to talk about first."

"Actually, I called this time to ask Chief Editor Seo if he is interested in joining our Higashino Studio."

"Ah?" Seo Daigo was a little surprised.

Are you really here to invite me to join Dongye Studio?

"Chief Editor Seo, don't be surprised. Our Higashino Studio has indeed wanted to cooperate with you, Chief Editor Seo, for a long time. This time we took the initiative to call you. Actually, we wanted to ask if you have this intention."

Yano Ryuichi did not tell lies, so his attitude was very sincere.

Higashinoji had indeed been staring at him for a long time, but Yano Ryuichi didn't expect that this time it would be such a coincidence that he would leave immediately.

"is that so?"

Chief Editor Seo heard the hidden meaning in the other party's words.

The other party probably heard about his situation at Yanzhu Publishing House, so he paid attention to him early. The other party didn't say anything just to save his own face.

but

Higashino Studio Isn't that Higashino Tsukasa's studio?

Higashinoji and him were considered competitors, and they often clashed with each other, but most of the time they lost.

He was such a competitor. What did he want to do by recruiting a cartoon editor like himself to join the team?

Seo Daigo was a little confused, and even a little bit suspicious that the other party wanted him to do some ordinary middle-level management work, which was equivalent to sitting on the bench.

After all, although he is the chief editor of comics, he still has a good way with middle management.

But if he is just doing some middle-level management work, then to be honest, Seo Daigo has no desire.

He still wants to continue his work as a comics editor, even if he becomes an editor-in-chief, because this way he can continue to use his expertise.

Seo Daigo groaned, just about to decline.

But unexpectedly, Yano Ryu smiled directly and said: "If Editor-in-Chief Seo doesn't mind, how about we find a restaurant to eat and talk while we talk? There are still too many things to explain on the phone."

"Let's talk in a restaurant." Seo Daigo couldn't help but raised his eyebrows after hearing this, and was about to answer.

As a result, the daughter next to me took away the conversation.

"Mr. Yano, I am Seo Shizuru, Seo Daigo's daughter. I would like to ask if Mr. Higashino will come over to see my father?"

Seo Shizuru spoke with curiosity and expectation on his face.

As soon as she opened her mouth, Seo Daigo couldn't catch his breath, and he couldn't help but glare at her - Why do children interrupt adults when they talk?

And that’s Higashinoji!

The indirect murderer who caused your father to resign! Even if you admire him very much, you can't show it so obviously! Don’t you care about your father’s face?

Of course, it was impossible to say this in front of Yano Ryuichi. Seo Daigo could only cough dryly and said: "Sorry, Yano-san, my daughter suddenly interrupted."

"No, Editor-in-Chief Seo, don't be formal. We sincerely want to invite you to join our studio. If Editor-in-Chief Seo is willing to talk in person, I can contact Mr. Higashino immediately and ask him to come over."

"Uh" As soon as Yano Ryuichi said this, even Seo Daigo couldn't refuse.

You must know that that is Higashino Tsukasa, a truly national-level cartoonist today.

The fact that the other party is willing to meet and talk in person can be said to be sincere.

Even if Seo Daigo doesn't want to, he can't even deny Tonoji the face.

After all, the other party's name is very famous in Japan's current publishing industry.

"I understand, then please ask Yano-san to choose a place."

Seo Daigo relented.

It's okay to just meet and talk.

"Dad, can I come with you? That's Teacher Higashino! A real person! I want to see him!"

Seo Shizuru pulled on his father's sleeve with a pleading look on his face.

Originally, Seo Daigo was reluctant to agree to her request.

After all, this was a work-related discussion in the past, so it was not etiquette to bring my daughter there.

But Seo Daigo thought that after he resigned, his daughter would be the most affected.

He felt guilty for no reason, so he couldn't help but said to the other person on the phone: "Yano-san"

"If your wife is willing to come and observe, Teacher Higashino and I actually have no objection." Yano Ryuichi agreed without any hesitation.

The order given by Higashinoji was to capture Seo Daigo. There was no way he would not even agree to this request.

Not to mention bringing a daughter, Higashinoji probably wouldn't think it mattered even if he brought his fan group over.

After all, Higashinoji is this kind of person.

The two quickly decided on a time and place.

Yano Ryuichi breathed a sigh of relief and called Higashinoji to inform him of the specific situation.

And Higashinoji on the other side.

To be honest, his expression was quite baffling.

Because Higashinoji remembered to tell Yano Ryuichi to wait until after the Chinese New Year to talk about work matters two days ago.

Why is it that two days have not passed yet and there are work demands again?

Last time Chihaya Higashino prepared the New Year's dishes and she didn't have time to eat them, and Chihaya Higashino complained a little. But now she has to work again.

Higashikata was also a little speechless.

Some bosses force their employees to work.

It was the first time for him to see a boss who was forced to work by his employees.

but

"It's about Seo Daigo. That's another story."

Higashinoji thought of what Yano Ryuichi told him just now, and became interested.

He is definitely going to win the title of Chief Editor of Tianjiang Department.

And listening to Yano Ryuichi's description, it seems that the other party is a father who is obsessed with his daughter?

What a great feeling!

He is very experienced in dealing with this kind of people, and the experience he learned from Konoe Tsushima comes in handy.

So Tonoji immediately expressed his position: "No problem at all, I can make time tonight."

He hung up the phone and went to put on his formal work clothes.

Wearing formal clothes is a sign of respect for Seo Daigo. Both Japan and China pay attention to the sense of ritual in work. Of course, it is impossible for him to go out in his usual clothes.

After everything was ready, Higashinoji looked at the time, then said hello to Higashino Chihaya, turned around and went out——

It's time to find Seo Daigo.

Seo Daigo, who was sitting in a high-end Japanese-style restaurant and wearing formal work clothes, didn't feel much nervous. After all, as the editor-in-chief of Iwatsu Publishing House, he had a wide range of business and had shaken hands and met with many celebrities.

Higashinoji's status in the publishing industry is indeed not low, but it does not make him restless.

only.

"Shizuru, please be quiet a little." Seo Daigo glanced helplessly at Seo Shizuru who was restless next to him.

My daughter asked me to bring her here to open her eyes and see the world, but she was already extremely nervous even before she met Dong Yejiren.

It is absolutely no problem to say that it is a modern version of ‘Ye Gong Loves Dragons’.

Seo Shizuru also turned red at this, and rarely said anything.

At this moment, the Japanese-style sliding door next to it was pushed open, and the waiter outside whispered: "Mr. Higashino and Mr. Yano are already here."

Upon hearing this, Seo Daigo stood up quickly, and at the same time pulled his daughter up to greet Higashinoji and Yano Ryuichi who had just walked in.

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Seo." The first person to speak was Higashinoji, who smiled and greeted Seo Daigo.

"Hello, Mr. Higashino. But I am no longer the editor-in-chief." Seo Daigo smiled: "Just call me by my name."

To his words, Higashinoji didn't answer much, but turned to look at Seo Shizuru on the other side, who looked awkward.

"H-Hello! Mr. Higashino, I-I'm Seo Shizuru!"

Seo Shizuru stretched out his hand extremely cautiously.

At the same time, looking at Higashinoji in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh - he is so young.

It seems that the rumors from the outside world are not false. The Higashinoji in front of him is really only a high school student.

This is too exaggerated.

People of the same age are still working hard to get into college, and those who can't get into college are already working hard.

But Higashinoji has already reached the position of the top manga author in the industry.

Seo Shizuru couldn't help but think.

"Hello, Miss Jingliu." Tonoji shook hands with her, and then seemed to remember something.

He took out a comic from the bag he brought with him: "This is the deluxe version of the character set that "Naoki Hansawa" is still trying to make. If you don't dislike it, please accept it."

"Thank you Mr. Higashino!"

Seo Shizuru seemed very happy about this unexpected gift, and accepted it without saying a word of refusal.

This also made Seo Daigo next to him feel a pain in his balls. His daughter really accepted the gift right now, and his father would not be able to refuse it later.

He sighed inwardly, but he accepted it as soon as he accepted it. It was just a collection of characters for "Naoki Hansawa" anyway, and it would not affect the work negotiations.

Next, Yano Ryuichiya and Seo Daigo exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then the four of them sat down again and started talking about business.

"I believe Seo-san knows that the main reason for coming to our door this time is to invite Seo-san to join our Higashino studio."

As the negotiator, Higashinoji said seriously: "We come here with full sincerity, and we hope Seo-san can agree."

Seo Daigo on the other side is certainly not a newbie in the workplace. When it comes to Higashinoji's invitation, he will definitely not be like the supporting characters in some fantasy novels and urban dragon Aotian novels. When he sees the male protagonist, he becomes domineering and then bows his head and bows down. .That kind of people are stupid.

He just took a sip of tea, then nodded and said: "I can feel your sincerity."

Yes.

Without sincerity, how could a BOSS-level figure like Higashinoji appear here?

But the problem is

"Higashiye Studio is developing well now. I heard that the production of "Unnatural Death" has also started. What's the point of bringing in a chief editor like me who has resigned at this time?"

Seo Daigo said this very well. In fact, he was euphemistically saying, 'You have no shortage of people there, so what other position can you give me as the resigning editor-in-chief? ’

It was too high a position for Seo Daigo to think about.

But he didn't want to take over a position that was too low-status and had no sense of presence.

This is a very difficult thing.

In addition, if someone who can work as the chief editor of a giant publishing house like Iwazhu Publishing House can choose a giant publishing house, they will naturally not choose a small studio like Higashinoji.

Even if he changes jobs, Seo Daigo will give priority to Tomishima Publishing.

What he said was very clear.

And Higashino didn't hesitate, he just thought about it and said:

"We are willing to hand over the editor-in-chief position of the online comic reading platform under construction and the pixiv illustration exchange website to your management, Seo-san."

Hearing what Higashinoji said, Seo Daigo couldn't help but look up at him, and finally couldn't help but say:

"Teacher Higashino, are you kidding me?"

yes

Management of two web pages.

Isn't Toyoshi just kidding himself?

Think of yourself as a website operator?

Seo Daigo felt insulted.

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