Chapter 235, Section 234: Twin Ponytails = Reins
Jiang Xia was in a good mood after receiving Luo Peng's affirmative reply. With this, the company now had three illustrators, which was barely enough to keep up with demand.
"I haven't asked yet, what kind of animation is your studio planning to make?"
"Have you ever watched Tom and Jerry?" Jiang Xia asked.
Luo Peng nodded: "I understand. You're planning to make an animation like Tom and Jerry?"
Jiang Xia smiled slightly, intending to give him a little shock from his classmates.
"No, I mean, the currently popular cartoon Tom and Jerry was made by our studio."
Luo Peng:!!!∑(?Д?ノ)ノ
He was immediately shocked.
Everyone else goes to university to learn professional skills so they can find a good job in the future. He, on the other hand, comes to university with maxed-out skills to dominate the weak, huh?
It sounds hard to believe.
"Are you sure you're talking about the Tom and Jerry series with Tom and Jerry?" He swallowed hard.
Are there other types of cats and mice on the market?
Jiang Xia shrugged. He did have an idea to redo the local dialect version, adding even funnier voice-overs to the original, which would ensure its enduring popularity.
Luo Peng took a breath and couldn't help but ask, "Since your studio is already so excellent, why did you invite me?"
After all, his carefully crafted comics were rejected by several publishers, while Tom and Jerry sparked a wave of praise across the country.
“There’s no conflict. As I just said, the studio is short-staffed right now, and I highly value your abilities. Being rejected for a manuscript doesn’t mean anything. Failure is just a prelude to the next success. What do you think?” Jiang, the life mentor, Xia, said.
Luo Peng was silent for a few seconds, then sighed softly: "Since you don't mind, I seem to have even less reason to refuse."
Jiang Xia smiled and extended his hand: "Welcome to Qitian Animation Company."
Luo Peng silently repeated the company name twice in his mind and reached out to shake hands with him.
"I'll introduce you to other people another time, but I hope you won't tell anyone about today's events. As for the contract, we'll sign it after the new office space is settled. I'll give you some storyboards in a bit so you can get a feel for this type of concept art. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Do you have any other questions?"
Luo Peng nodded slightly, hesitated for a few seconds, and then asked, "Are you the company boss?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xia couldn't help but laugh. It seemed like everyone cared a lot about this issue. Was it really that important? Or did they find it incredible that a high school student could start an animation company?
"The boss is someone else, an industry tycoon. I'm just an employee, like everyone else," he said with a smile.
Luo Peng subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, because the person who created Tom and Jerry was truly remarkable.
"How about this, I'll try it out for a while. If you think I'm not suitable, or if I really hold everyone back, I'll quit on my own initiative."
“Okay.” Jiang Xia nodded and said, “Then you can eat slowly, I’m going to keep my girlfriend company.”
Luo Peng turned his head and glanced at Lin Yanwan. Goodness, her profile was just too perfect!
Jiang Xia carried the beef noodles back to his wife's side. By this time, Lin Yanwan had finished her white fungus soup and was fanning herself slightly with her hand, as eating in the summer was really hot.
"You invited him?" Lin Yanwan asked.
Although she didn't hear what the two were saying, she saw them shake hands.
"Yes, Huai Cai Bu Yu is a promising talent, and it's fortunate that I was the discerning eye who discovered him early," Jiang Xia said with a light laugh.
Generally speaking, talented people like this will try to start their own businesses after attending university for a period of time. For example, Lao Wang created the animation "Blind Dog" when he was a sophomore in his previous life, and even won the Best Short Animation Award.
"If you are the talent scout, then what am I?"
"You are the reins for my horse." Jiang Xia chuckled mischievously.
"???"
Lin Yanwan blushed and glared at him fiercely. Was she supposed to grow her hair into pigtails so he could pull her along as they rode a horse?!
After dinner, the two returned to their respective dorm rooms. Jiang Xia took some of the previous storyboard drafts and gave them to Luo Peng so that he could familiarize himself with the drawing style of Tom and Jerry.
In the evening, Jiang Xia and Su Qing moved chairs to the balcony to look at the girls' dormitory across the way and chat. Zhou Zijian, on the other hand, went to the computer lab and used a card reader to copy the installation packages of programming and drawing software. He was very happy to install them on Jiang Xia's computer when he got back.
"Aunt Su, I've recruited another student, Luo Peng from our class. He's very talented."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Su Qing: "And you? Have you thought it through? Join my studio, and let's work together to achieve something great in the animation industry."
"Haven't you already achieved something great?" Su Qing said.
With the title of creator of Tom and Jerry, he can find a good job wherever he goes. While others are still at the starting line, he has already reached the finish line of the industry.
“Just one Tom and Jerry story isn’t enough.” Jiang Xia let out a soft breath, looked up at the clear starry sky, and said, “I want to leave a story in history.”
“Such an ideal is not something that ordinary people can achieve,” Su Qing said with a smile.
"An ideal is an ideal because it is supported by people like us. Although it may seem unattainable, every effort brings us closer. Until one day, when we stand at the pinnacle of the industry, we will definitely be incredibly excited about today's decision when we look back."
"I really suspect you're involved in pyramid schemes," Su Qing remarked, otherwise how could every word she said resonate with him so deeply?
"So, you've agreed?" Jiang Xia looked at him with a smile.
Su Qing nodded helplessly: "I'll try my best. I haven't done much work for children before. If I don't draw it well, wouldn't it be a waste of your hard work?"
What type of animation do you prefer?
"It's an action-packed kind, sports anime is also good. I used to really like watching 'The Seven Swordsmen of Black Cat and White Rabbit,' but it's a pity it was banned."
"Take it slow, there will be opportunities. Our studio won't just make children's animation. We're just starting out now, and we'll transform sooner or later," Jiang Xia said with a smile.
When it comes to action-packed and sports anime, he has countless classic works in his mind, any one of which could be a world-class IP. However, since the team hasn't been assembled yet, he can only think about these things in his mind.
Su Qing remained noncommittal to his words. An excellent action-packed animation has a complete world view, character development, and captivating story content, which cannot be compared with a slapstick comedy like Tom and Jerry. The difficulty of creating such an animation is many times higher.
However, at least Jiangxia dared to try, didn't he?
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