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"Shhhhh."

After a long time, the sound of turning pages finally disappeared.

Ma Rongcheng and Cui Xingzhong were still immersed in the fantasy world of "Xuan-Yuan Sword" and did not come back to their senses for a long time.

"Ugh."

Seeing Ma Rongcheng sighing in disappointment, Pan Yaoming was puzzled, "Why did he suddenly sigh?"

"It's a pity that I won't be the lead writer for such a good work."

There was regret in Ma Rongcheng's tone.

"You want to be the main writer of the comic book "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky"?"

Fangyan gave a playful smile.

"I can understand Rong Cheng's thoughts."

Cui Xingzhong said that firstly, fantasy themes are a type that has never appeared in the entire Hong Kong comics, and who wouldn’t want to have the opportunity to create such a groundbreaking work?

The second is that "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" is completely different from the inherent formula of previous Hong Kong comics. It does not simply create powerful villains and let them slaughter loyal people. Instead, it focuses on treasure hunting, restoring the country, and adventure, opening up a new path for the narrative of Hong Kong comics.

The third is that it is different from traditional martial arts, and the elements involved such as training, fighting, magic weapons, etc. are diverse and varied.

"These elements are huge innovations for today's Hong Kong comics!"

Ma Rongcheng couldn't help but get excited when he thought about the impact that the publication of "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" would have on the Hong Kong comics industry.

"Since you two experts have said so, it seems that if nothing unexpected happens, "Xuan-Yuan Sword" will definitely be a big hit!"

Pan Yaoming's eyes lit up instantly.

Ma Rongcheng nodded repeatedly, then sighed:
"It's just that I still have more than a year left on my contract with Yulang International, and the penalty for breach of contract was very high at the time. Otherwise, I really wanted to resign immediately, gather people, and start designing and creating "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky"."

"Not really."

Fangyan waved his hand.

"Yes."

Pan Yaoming reminded him that in addition to "Xuan-Yuan Sword", Fang Yan also has "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "Ancient Sword Qi Tan" on hand. Even if Ma Rongchen cannot be the chief writer of "Xuan-Yuan Sword", doesn't he still have the opportunity to preside over the creation of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" and "Ancient Sword Qi Tan"?
After hearing this, Ma Rongcheng's regret was reduced a little.

"In fact, compared to letting you be the main writer of these three swords, I hope you can create your own fantasy cultivation comics."

Dialect looks left and right.

"My own?!"

Ma Rongcheng was startled. He never expected that Mr. Fang would think this way.

"Let me put it this way. If I hadn't recruited you personally, you would have probably left Huang Yulang's company and started your own business after the contract expired. At that time, there would be no "Xuan-Yuan Sword", no "Chinese Paladin", and no "Ancient Swordsman". What would you have planned to draw?"

Fangyan put a few sugar cubes into the coffee.

"This……"

Ma Rongcheng shuddered suddenly and said absentmindedly: "If I were to work alone, what would I paint?"

"Since you are so interested in this novel theme of fantasy cultivation, I suggest you think about it carefully."

Fang Yan said that by then he could be the general manager of the "Three Swords" and also organize people to draw the Hong Kong comics he wanted to draw.

"Mr. Fang, I will definitely think about this issue carefully!"

Ma Rongcheng's eyes were full of gratitude.

Soon after, everyone started discussing comics suitable for serialization when "Comic World" was first published. In addition to "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky", there were also "Ghost Blows Out the Light", "Crime Squad Gaiden", and the establishment of a foreign comics section that would specialize in reprinting the two-dimensional Japanese comics from Dengeki Bunko.

"Can we hold another solicitation event, where both internal and external painters can submit their works?"

Cui Xingzhong suggested: "This will also make it easier for us to select a group of cartoonists who are worth signing and training from the manuscripts." "Let's do it!"

Fang Yan turned his attention to Pan Yaoming, "As for distribution, we can cooperate with multiple publishers such as Sanlian Bookstore."

Everyone had no objection, and Cui Xingzhong could hardly hide his excitement. He could not wait to hand his resignation letter to Huang Yulang.

After all, Yulang International Company has already started to go downhill, and it may not be long before its sunset.

What's more, the sudden emergence of "Comic World" is enough to break the monopoly of Yulang International in the Hong Kong comics market.

In short, Mr. Fang is here, and the world is about to change!
………………

The next day, Cui Xingzhong and Ma Rongcheng went to work as usual and came to the Harbour Center.

As I walked out of the elevator and stepped out of the company's door, I was stopped by the secretary who had been waiting for a long time.

"Mr. Huang would like to invite you two to his office."

"I see."

Ma Rongcheng responded, then asked Cui Xingzhong in a low voice: "What do you think he wants to do with us two?"

"What else can I do? Of course I will continue to coerce and bribe you to renew your contract early."

Cui Xingzhong thought so, but the result was far beyond his expectations.

Wong Yuk-long did not mention Ma Wing-shing's contract renewal at all. Instead, he spoke seriously about collaborating with Yongsheng to adapt "Chinese Hero".

"Mr. Xiang specifically asked you, the original author, to join the screenwriter team. What do you think, Rongcheng?"

"I have no problem. Everything will be arranged by the company."

Ma Rongcheng and Cui Xingzhong looked at each other.

"That's good. Next, you can focus on the script of the movie "Chinese Hero"."

Huang Yulang shuddered when he thought of the negotiation with Xiang Huaqiang, "As for your next work, you can put it aside for the time being."

Cui Xingzhong tried hard to hold back his laughter. It seemed that Xiang Huaqiang's irresistible condition had worked, and he did not reveal that Fang Yan was the man behind the scenes.

"By the way, when I was discussing cooperation with Mr. Xiang, I specifically mentioned to him the attack on you in Rongcheng. Mr. Xiang was very concerned about it. For my sake, he promised to send Hongxing people to protect you, and guaranteed that no one in the underworld would hurt you in the slightest."

Huang Yulang said with a smile.

Ma Rongcheng rolled his eyes. He never expected Huang Yulang to be so thick-skinned. He was simply shameless!

Cui Xingzhong had the same idea. It was obvious that Xiang Huaqiang was doing this for Mr. Fang's sake. How shameless can you, Huang Yulang, be?
Just as the two were thinking this, Huang Yulang was quite helpless. He had originally planned to arrange a gangster raid on Ma Rongcheng, and then stage a scene of not fearing threats and swearing to protect Ma Rongcheng to the death, but he never expected that variables like Yongsheng and Xiang Huaqiang would suddenly appear.

This time, all the wishful thinking has completely failed!

I originally wanted to wait until Ma Rongcheng recovered and was discharged from the hospital, and then use both soft and hard tactics to force him to renew his contract in advance, but I'm afraid I can't bring up the contract for the time being.

Following a period of silence in the room, the three of them began to discuss the "Chinese Hero" comic book adaptation movie in their own thoughts and in a pretentious manner.

After a while, Huang Yulang pretended to cough:

"Let's stop here for today. You can go back now."

"it is good!"

Ma Rongcheng stood up suddenly, as if he didn't notice Cui Xingzhong's motionless state, and left the office.

Huang Yulang saw this and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Xingzhong, do you have anything else to do?"

"Mr. Huang, I came here today mainly to hand this over to you."

Cui Xingzhong took out a letter from his bag and presented it to Huang Yulang without hesitation.

Huang Yulang didn't care at first, but when he saw the words "resignation", he was shocked. (End of this chapter)