Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 174 Which comic
Since accepting the interview, Li Wannian has gradually had more interactions with the North.

The interview they published blocked Li Wannian's views on the future of Hong Kong Island and focused on his personal and comic interviews. Apparently Zeng Minzhi also intentionally protected Li Wannian.

In any case, this sudden interview did give Li Wannian more opportunities to get in touch, and it also allowed him to finally start early.

Of course, this is destined to be a long-term plan that cannot be accomplished overnight and is subject to various changes. Therefore, until then, Li Wannian still has to focus on his comics and comic magazines!

On this day, He Zhiwen, who had not been seen for a long time, found Li Wannian.

"Zhiwen, long time no see!"

Li Wannian was so excited when he opened the door and saw his former assistant whom he had not seen for a long time that he even gave He Zhiwen a hug.

As his earliest assistant, Li Wannian was naturally more cordial to He Zhiwen and Ma Rongcheng, not to mention that He Zhiwen was Uncle He's grandson.

"Teacher, long time no see!"

However, compared to Li Wannian's excitement, He Zhiwen seemed a little worried.

"It's rare that you came to see me today. What's going on?"

Li Wannian sat down with He Zhiwen in his arms, and then got straight to the point.

He Zhiwen looked a little shy, hesitated for a moment, and then said coquettishly: "Teacher, "Hong Kong Island Love Story" will be over soon!"

"Really? Is it going to end so soon?"

Li Wannian was in a daze. It turned out that it had been so long since the TV series "Hong Kong Island Love Story" was broadcast!

Compared with the diligent efforts of the TV series, in terms of comics, except for the initial stage when Li Wannian and He Zhiwen produced the outline, subsequent comics were basically drawn by He Zhiwen according to the scripts of the TV series.

Apart from some suggestions on some key plot points, Li Wannian basically left He Zhiwen solely responsible.

Anyway, there are ready-made TV series out there. No matter how outrageous He Zhiwen is, the basic plot framework is still there!

Therefore, although Li Wannian's name is still on this comic, the actual person in charge has long since become He Zhiwen.

However, readers did not seem to notice the difference. Although the popularity was not as high as when the TV series was originally broadcast, it still grabbed a large number of loyal fans.

"Yeah! It's been a year and a half!"

When He Zhiwen talked about this, his mood was very complicated.

After all, it was the first comic he drew, and this comic brought him a lot of money and fame.

Today, He Zhiwen is also a well-known cartoonist who earns tens of thousands a month. Although the copyright is not in his hands, he is already very content.

After all, he is only 19 years old now!

However, now that the comic is coming to an end, He Zhiwen has obviously encountered a new problem, that is, what to do with the new comic?
"Hong Kong Love Story" has cultivated a large number of fans. How to retain them has become a big problem for He Zhiwen.

He Zhiwen is very self-aware, and he knows very well that these fans are targeting Li Wannian, not himself.

He also tried to draw new comics by himself in the past six months, but was rejected by his editors and friends.

This made him very frustrated and had to seek help from Li Wannian.

"So, your preparation for the new comic is not going well?"

Li Wannian obviously saw He Zhiwen's difficulty, so he took the initiative to ask.

"Ok!"

Sure enough, He Zhiwen nodded after hearing this. "Tell me more specifically!"

So, He Zhiwen then told Li Wannian in detail about the unfavorable situation in the preparation of his new comic.

After hearing this, Li Wannian thought for a moment and then spoke again: "In other words, you have no inspiration recently?"

"Well, teacher, do you think I'm good enough to draw comics?"

"Why do you think so?"

Li Wannian didn't expect that this incident would have such a big impact on He Zhiwen?

A 19-year-old who can draw popular comics is not considered a genius, but he still doubts whether he is the material to draw comics?
What do you think of a lot of cartoonists who are still doing nothing at this age?
"Needless to say, Ma Rongcheng's "Heroes of China" is now very popular. Even Youxiang, who has only studied with you for half a year, his "Oolong Yuan" is so popular, but I can't even make a movie that is truly my own. I can’t even draw a cartoon!”

At this time, Li Wannian finally understood.

The reason why He Zhiwen lacked confidence was mainly because he was discouraged by the people around him.

The key is who he can't compete with, he has to compete with these two people.

One of them is the "God of Hong Kong Comics", and the other is "the first of the four great talents of Wanwan Comics". Even in the history of the entire comic industry, they can be regarded as geniuses.

It's just that when they are around Li Wannian who has a cheat, their starlight seems to be dimmed.

Although He Zhiwen is good, how can he compare with such a historical genius?Isn't that just looking for abuse?
"You don't have to be so arrogant. A 19-year-old well-known cartoonist is already better than most people! You are different from them. They are like Yang Guo and Linghu Chong, they are young geniuses, but you are more like Guo Jing , you need to accumulate hard work! As long as you persist and accumulate experience, your future achievements will definitely be no worse than theirs!"

Li Wannian is good at comforting people. Although his metaphor is not very appropriate, it is easy to understand and it does play a comforting role in He Zhiwen.

"Then what should I do next? I can't lose those fans of Girls' Weekly!"

After He Zhiwen felt relieved, he asked Li Wannian again.

"How about this? I will draw another outline and you will be the main writer for me?"

After Li Wannian thought for a moment, he suggested again.

"Is it really okay? Will it be too much trouble for you, teacher?"

"What's the trouble? It's just a comic!"

Seeing Li Wannian's relaxed look, He Zhiwen was so depressed that he couldn't speak.

I have been thinking hard for half a year, but I can't draw a decent comic. When I come to Li Wannian, it is as cheap as the leeks that can be seen everywhere in the field.

Fortunately, He Zhiwen never thought about competing with Li Wannian, otherwise he would be depressed to death!

"wait!"

As he spoke, Li Wannian got up and came to the workbench. He put aside the comic paper he was drawing on, got a new paper, and then fell into deep thought.

Of course, unlike what He Zhiwen thought, Li Wannian was not thinking about the comic plot or characters at this time, but which comic he should draw?

I can't help it, there are too many good comics in my mind, and I can't talk about it!

"Well, just choose this one!"

After thinking for about 5 minutes, Li Wannian finally made a decision and started writing!

　I was locked up in a dark room and had no choice but to change it and repost it. I swear, I didn’t write anything!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)