Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 238: Poaching
"Breakthrough, breakthrough! This issue of "Dragon Ball" has sold more than 20 copies!"

Editor Yang's excited shouts came from the other end of the phone, almost piercing Li Wannian's eardrums.

Thanks to the serialization of the latest episode of "Dragon Ball", the sales of the latest issue of "Two-dimensional Shōnen Weekly" magazine exceeded the 20 mark in one fell swoop, setting an unprecedented record!

What concept is this?
Last year, the population of Hong Kong Island finally exceeded 500 million. The sales volume of 20 means that one out of every 25 people in Hong Kong Island bought this issue of the comic magazine!

If this ratio were converted to 13 billion people, the sales volume would be a terrifying 5000 million!
Therefore, when this news was announced, DreamWorks' stock price directly increased by 5%.

With DreamWorks listed on the market for nearly a year, DreamWorks' stock price has stabilized at around 105. Compared with when it first went public, DreamWorks' market value has been four times the original.

In this case, despite the fact that it only increased by 5%, it was nearly [-] million when converted into Hong Kong dollars!

Compared with the growing market value, the sales volume of this comic magazine is not even enough.

No wonder why those who play finance are so rich?It’s really a huge profit!
"Okay, okay, I understand, can you lower your voice?"

"Sorry, Mr. Li, I really couldn't control myself!"

Li Wannian rubbed his ears and protected his eardrums.

"You called here just to tell me about this?"

"Of course not. The main reason I'm calling you is to communicate with you about the licensing issue of the "Captain" animation!"

Since "Captain" is not only popular in Hong Kong Island, but also in Neon now, whether it is magazines, Shenlong Animation, or DreamWorks Animation, they are determined to win the right to adapt this comic.

Because they did not dare to harass Li Wannian, they could only keep looking for Uncle He, and Uncle He pushed Editor Yang out, causing Editor Yang to have to make this call to Li Wannian.

"It's been serialized for less than a year now, so don't worry yet!"

Li Wannian naturally knew their plans, but still did not let go.

"Uh...yes, I know!"

Editor Yang on the other end of the phone sounded obviously discouraged, but Li Wannian remained unmoved. He had his own arrangements and would never allow others to disrupt his plans.

After hanging up the phone, Li Wannian said to Cai Zhizhong in front of him: "Let's go!"

It turned out that when Li Wannian called just now, Cai Zhizhong had been standing in front of him.

"Okay, Mr. Li, the car is ready outside!"

Li Wannian followed Cai Zhizhong out of the studio, and there were three or four cars parked on the street.

Cai Zhizhong stepped forward and opened the door of one of the cars, and Li Wannian got straight into the car.

"Haven't they arrived yet?"

In the car, Li Wannian asked again.

"Not yet, A-chan is watching over there. If they arrive early, A-can will receive them for us!"

After listening to Cai Zhizhong's arrangement, Li Wannian nodded, looking very satisfied, then closed his eyes to rest and stopped talking.

The reason why Li Wannian was so formal today was because he had to receive several special guests.

When we came to the Central Pier again, it was as busy as ever, as if there was no off-season throughout the year.

The last time he came here was to set off, but this time it was to welcome him!

Central Pier, the full name of Central Ferry Pier, is a ferry terminal from Central on Hong Kong Island to many outlying islands and both sides of Victoria Harbour.

"Boss!" After getting off the car, the group came to the Hou Chuan Hall. Li Wannian saw at a glance that Acan was waiting there with a few people.

After Acan saw Li Wannian, he quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"boss!"

"Has anyone arrived?"

"It should have arrived and is going through customs!"

Li Wannian didn't say anything after hearing this, and just stood there and waited.

Acan wanted to say something when he saw this, but he saw Cai Zhizhong shaking his head gently. Acan suddenly realized and stopped talking.

After waiting for about 20 minutes, a few people finally passed the customs and walked out.

They were dressed simply, looked nervous, and looked at their surroundings blankly.

"Mr. Chang, Mr. You, hello! I'm Li Wannian!"

Seeing these people, Li Wannian immediately stepped forward to greet them.

"Hello! Boss Li! I'm really sorry to trouble you."

The leader among them was a thin middle-aged man. When he saw Li Wannian's outstretched right hand, he quickly grasped it with both hands, keeping his posture very low.

"What's the trouble? I'm recruiting talented people. It's a great blessing for me that you can come!"

That's right, what Li Wannian greeted here this time was not a leader, but a group of outstanding animators from Momei, and they came to join Shenlong Animation this time.

The leader is Chang Guangxi, who has served as the art designer and animator for many classic animations, such as: "Brainless and Unhappy", "Nezha Hao Hai", "Snow Child" and so on.

Next to you, You Xianrui is the set designer, Han Yu is the stylist, etc...

Since Li Wannian made the request to Director Yuan at the end of last year, Director Yuan has really worked hard to do it, and it has actually succeeded.

Not only did it introduce Li Wannian's "Chinese Little Chef God" animation and many TV series from Phoenix TV, it also strengthened the cooperation between Momei and Shenlong Company.

And after many contacts, the people sent by Shenlong Company actually recruited a lot of talents!

In fact, even after getting into the car, Chang Guangxi still felt uneasy.

To be honest, after leaving his hometown and work and coming to the colorful world of Hong Kong Island, he always felt like a betrayer.

If he could, he really didn't want to leave. After all, he had stayed in the magic city for half his life, and he didn't know if he could adapt to a sudden change of environment.

However, the other party really gave too much, and I couldn't refuse it at all!
As Mo Mei's best animation designer, his monthly salary is only more than 50 yuan. However, Li Wannian's Shenlong Company offered him a "high salary" of 5000 yuan a month!
What is this concept?
This means that he can earn a household income of [-] yuan a year, which he would never be able to earn in his lifetime in mainland China.

Can't finish it, can't finish it at all!
Others had roughly the same idea as Chang Guangxi. They could earn so much money at once, who could refuse?

And this is just the first batch. Li Wannian has a huge appetite, and Shenlong Animation continues to expand. Naturally, the more such talents the better for him.

"Everyone, I have reserved a table at the restaurant. Let's go eat first!"

Li Wannian suggested after shaking hands with the other party, and naturally several people thanked him profusely.

The few of them will be working for others in the future, so naturally their attitude can be as low as possible.

Soon after, the bus arrived at the station. After a few people got off the bus, they saw a beautifully decorated ancient building. Looking at the Chinese characters on the plaque above, they couldn't help but be surprised: "Yangquan Restaurant?"

(End of this chapter)