Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 393 Comic Couple

An old-style building on Caine Road at the foot of Victoria Peak was still brightly lit as if it was daytime even though it was late at night.

Fortunately, there are no houses around here, and the sound insulation is very good, so it is not a nuisance.

At this moment, a car drove around for a long time and finally found a parking space one kilometer away from the building.

The roads here are narrow and there is no parking lot in the old building. As a result, whenever there is a meeting, the most stressful thing is the parking space.

Apparently, the owner of the car didn't know about it and therefore spent a lot of time parking it.

After the car parked, a man and a woman got out of the car. They were young and looked to be in their twenties. The man was wearing a suit and leather shoes, and the woman was wearing a long skirt and high heels. They were all dressed up for the occasion.

"I didn't expect to stop so far away. I should have put you there just now, so that you wouldn't have to walk such a long way with me."

"It doesn't matter, I'll go with you!"

Although the man was a little embarrassed, the girl didn't mind at all. She took the initiative to hold up her skirt and walk towards the old building with her high heels.

Because the girl was wearing high heels and didn't walk very fast, they were already late tonight, but the boy was not impatient at all. On the contrary, he held the girl's hand, and the two of them walked slowly towards the destination under the moonlight. With.

"Sorry, we're late!"

After walking for nearly twenty minutes, the two finally arrived at the gate of the old building.

The security here is very tight and ordinary people cannot enter at all.

"Invitation!"

"here!"

The man quickly took out a red invitation from his arms and handed it to the security guard.

"Thank you Liwen, Mai Jiabi?"

"It's us!"

The man nodded quickly in response.

"Okay, let's go in!"

After taking back the invitation, the man named Xie Liwen quickly walked into the old building with his female companion.

"Wow!"

Opening the door, a "buzzing" noise hit us.

However, when they actually arrived at their destination and saw a lot of big guys in the room, the two of them suddenly became at a loss.

"Are you the gold medal winners of this year's 'Rising Star Award'?"

Just when the two of them didn't know where to go, a girl suddenly walked up to them and greeted them.

"Yes, Yihao, who are you?"

Seeing that the visitor was a plain-looking girl, Xie Liwen asked proactively.

"Haha, hello. Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Chen Shaomei, and my pen name is Xue Qing. I am the third place winner of this 'Rising Star Award'."

Chen Shaomei scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Wow, you are Xue Qing. I like your "Match!" so much!"

Before Xie Liwen could speak, Mai Jiabi beside him immediately took Chen Shaomei's hand excitedly.

"I also like your "Mai Mark" very much!"

After just these two sentences, the two girls chatted passionately, making Chen Liwen on the side look dumbfounded.

As a man, he couldn't understand why two girls who had never met before could have such a lively conversation.

"Is this Mai mark because your surname is Mai?"

The so-called Mai Mark refers to a pink cartoon pig, which is the cousin of the famous McDull. This comic is written by Xie Liwen and drawn by Mai Jiabi. It is drawn in an art style of brilliant watercolor colors and simple lines.

It was the work that the two used to submit for the "Rising Star Award". Who knew that these four comics for children would win the first place in the "Rising Star Award" in one fell swoop.

This time the "Rising Star Award" is already in its third year. This award has always been organized by the Hong Kong Comics Association. The collection scope has now expanded to the entire Chinese world. After the preliminary selection, ten works will be selected in the "Second Dimension" They are serialized in the supplement of Shonen Weekly magazine and are ultimately selected based on their popularity.

Xie Liwen and Mai Jiabi are a couple.

The meeting and falling in love between two people is also a very magical thing.

After 18-year-old Mai Gabi was admitted to Hong Kong Polytechnic University, she learned from her classmates that a newly opened publishing company was looking for illustrators.

She went to that company and recommended herself, and the boss Xie Liwen accepted her.

Unfortunately, McGabi only stayed for one summer and returned to school after the semester started.

Then four years later, due to the stock market crash, Mai Jiabi could not find a job, so Xie Liwen accepted her again.

However, Xie Liwen was already unable to protect himself at this time.

Due to the declining economic situation and the dominance of two-dimensional magazines in the publishing industry on Hong Kong Island, Tse Li-man's company is on the verge of bankruptcy.

So, the two of them came up with this idea and planned to submit their work for the "Rising Star Award" this time. Even if they couldn't get a ranking, they might still be able to make money by publishing it in the company as a "Rising Star Award" entry. Make some money and struggle.

However, unexpectedly, the short comic "Mai Mark" produced by the two of them became an instant hit, beating out many well-known cartoonists and winning the gold medal.

Therefore, the two of them, who are not yet cartoonists from the Hong Kong Comics Association, actually received an invitation to attend the award ceremony held by the association.

"Yes, the word wheat mark is a pun. One is pig mark, and the other is dreamer!"

The so-called pig mark is a slang term in Hong Kong, describing some stupid and stupid people, but it is not derogatory.

"Huh? Do you actually have such intention? Wow, you guys are so awesome!"

Chen Shaomei couldn't help but sigh.

To be honest, at the beginning, Chen Shaomei was still dissatisfied. The cartoon carefully prepared by his assistant, the well-known cartoonist He Zhiwen, only won the third place. Who was the first place?

So she found the comic "Mai Mark" and researched it, and found that it was really good!

Now that I have met her, she is still a girl, so I instantly feel like old friends.

"No, we are just lucky!"

As she said that, Mai Jiabi blushed and glanced at Chen Liwen beside her.

"Yes, Miss Chen is familiar with this place?"

Chen Liwen looked at Chen Shaomei's relaxed look and immediately realized that this girl must have been here for a long time.

"Ah, I only came here a few times with the teacher!"

"Who is your teacher?"

Chen Liwen was keenly aware of the meaning of Chen Shaomei's words.

"It's Teacher He Zhiwen!"

"It turns out to be Mr. He. It turns out that a famous teacher makes a great disciple!"

Of course Chen Liwen knows who He Zhiwen is. He is the number one girl cartoonist in Hong Kong, Li Wannian's disciple, and he is definitely one of the top people in the comics industry in Hong Kong!

"No, I'm still far away!" Chen Shaomei waved her hands quickly.

"Sister Chen? Why are you still here? The awards are about to begin!"

While several people were talking, a voice sounded, attracting Chen Liwen's attention.

Who is this green and short winter melon? It sounds so cool when you say it!

(End of this chapter)