Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 14 Two Assistants
"Hello, is Yihe Publishing House here?"

After Ho Chi Man resigned from Yulang International, he rushed to Yihe Printing Factory in Yau Ma Tei without stopping.

Recalling the painting his grandfather told him the day before yesterday, He Zhiwen felt very uneasy.

"Banzai is looking for an assistant. How much do you think you can learn from him?"

How much did you learn?Of course it’s all!
Not everyone has this opportunity to learn in front of a master!
You know, the training of technicians in the comic industry in Hong Kong is still based on a master-apprentice system, and there are no professional schools for you to study.

In this way, He Zhiwen, who was feeling uneasy, met someone asking for directions as soon as he arrived at the door of the printing factory.

He Zhiwen looked over and saw that the man wore glasses, was thin and about the same age as himself, and even their temperaments were somewhat similar.

"It should be here, are you?"

"Hello, my name is Ma Rongcheng, right? Are you here to apply for the position of Long Live Teacher's Assistant?"

That man's painting made He Zhiwen's heart tremble. He didn't expect that he would meet a competitor.

"Yes, my name is He Zhiwen, shall we go in together?"

"it is good!"

As the two shook hands, the smell of gunpowder in the air unknowingly increased. Although the two of them were still smiling, the collision of their eyes could burst out sparks.

"grandfather!"

Walking into the door of the printing factory, He Zhiwen saw Uncle He at first sight.

"grandfather?"

But He Zhiwen's "grandfather" made Ma Rongcheng's heart tremble. Oops, this guy is still a relative?

Miscalculated!
Ma Rongcheng, who has loved painting since childhood, is only 15 years old this year and has only been working as an assistant at "Good News" for only a year.

I saw the "Death" comic some time ago and was immediately impressed by its unique style of painting. Two days ago, my teacher asked me if I would like to change to a better teacher.

At first, Ma Rongcheng refused, thinking it was the teacher's temptation. However, when he learned that the teacher who painted "The God of Death" was looking for assistants, he was immediately moved.

He believes that in front of such a powerful teacher, he has been able to grow rapidly.

However, the conversation between He Zhiwen and Uncle He at this time made Ma Rongcheng's heart sink to the bottom.

This has been decided by default, so what else do you have to do?
"Awen! Is the matter done?"

"Mr. Huang has agreed this morning!"

"That's good, you are?"

"Uncle He, I am Ma Rongcheng, introduced by Teacher Yang!"

Hearing Uncle He asking about himself, Ma Rongcheng quickly stepped forward to introduce himself.

"Oh, you are the Ma Zai introduced by A Yang, hello!"

"He Lao, what are you?"

At this time, Li Chongjun also noticed what happened to Uncle He, and came to a few people.

"Mr. Li, let me introduce, this is my grandson, He Zhiwen, and this is Ma Zai, Ma...Rongcheng? Didn't Nian Zai need two assistants? I found two for him!"

When Uncle He said that Wannian was looking for two assistants, He Zhiwen and Ma Rongcheng actually looked at each other at the same time and felt relieved.

Finally, I no longer have to worry about losing.

"Oh, Mr. He, you are so thoughtful. You have found him in just a few days? But you also know that Nianzi still has to make the decision about the assistant!"

"Of course, I'm just introducing the person to him, and he has to decide for himself whether to use it or not!"

As soon as these words came out, He Zhiwen and Ma Rongcheng's hearts that had just sunk were raised again. Co-writing is the first level of the interview!

"Well, Nian Zai should be in the studio right now. Please take them there! I can't leave here!"

"That's fine, I went there yesterday, so you can just work without any worries!"

Ma Rongcheng couldn't be more excited when he heard that he could see the teacher he had longed for.

Walking on the way to the studio at this time, Mayongcheng felt like a pilgrimage.The studio is only a 20-minute walk from the printing factory, and soon a few people arrived outside the studio.

"Ding dong!"

After pressing the doorbell for a moment, the door opened from the inside, and a man who looked like a gangster pushed the door open.

"What? Is this guy going to be a Banzai teacher?"

Almost instantly, Ma Rongcheng felt his heart break. How could the sacred teacher Long Live in his heart be a gangster?
"Shanzi, why are you here?"

This time it was Uncle He's turn to be surprised.

That's right, this person is not Li Wannian, but his second brother Li Wanshan.

"Aren't you helping Nian Zai move from yesterday to today? Are you looking for Nian Zai? Come in!"

As he said this, Li Wanshan turned sideways and got out of the way.

Passing by Ma Rongcheng, Li Wanshan couldn't help but take another look at Li Wanshan, but because he was afraid of Young and Dangerous, he only dared to take one more look.

For some reason, his hands hurt when he saw Young and Dangerous.

However, he felt relieved after learning that Li Wanshui was a mover.

I just said, how could Mr. Banzai be a young and Dangerous boy?

Ma Rongcheng walked into the living room and greedily admired everything around him.

Since the whole room had just been decorated this morning, everything looked messy.

The workbench has just been arranged, the tools have not been unpacked, and there are several empty bookshelves surrounding it.

Is this Mr. Banzai’s studio?Is this where he created such great comics as Bleach?

Why does this place look like it hasn't been used yet?

"Nianzi, are you busy?"

"Uncle He? Wait, I'll come out right away!"

Because he didn't see Li Wannian in the living room, Uncle He shouted, and Li Wannian's voice came from the bathroom.

With the sound of flushing water, the bathroom door opened, and Li Wannian walked out.

During this time, both Ma Rongcheng and He Zhiwen held their breath and stared at the bathroom door, wanting to see what Long Live looked like.

However, when they saw Li Wannian, who was thin and looked like a child, their hearts instantly collapsed.

"He he he he..."

At this time, the child Ma Rongcheng's CPU obviously felt that it had been burned, and his whole body actually shut down.

Compared with Ma Rongcheng's gaffe, He Zhiwen is obviously much better, because he has long known that Li Wannian is only 13 years old.

But when he really saw Li Wannian's appearance, he was still deeply surprised.

Is this too small?

At the age of 15, he was just the lowest assistant in Yulang Company, but Li Wannian, who was two years younger than himself, was able to draw works that surpassed those of the entire Yulang Company.

Why is the gap between people so big?

"What's the matter, Uncle He?"

"Didn't you say before that you were short of assistants? I found two for you and came over to meet you. It's up to you whether you can stay or not!"

Then, Uncle He pointed at the two of them and said to them: "Please introduce yourselves!"

"My name is He Zhiwen. I used to work as a comic assistant at Yulang Company. I am 15 years old this year. Please give me your advice!"

"I, I, I... My name is Ma Rongcheng. I am 16 years old. I used to work as an assistant at "Good News". Are you really the teacher Long Live?"

After coming back to his senses, Ma Rongcheng couldn't help but ask what was in his heart after introducing himself.

(End of this chapter)