Chapter 22
Before the second voice conference, Yao Yingmo waited for Li Yicheng's visit.
Yao Yingmo was not surprised by her visit because she was already three-quarters through the serialized article and was in the process of finishing it.
As usual, it is time to start negotiating physical publishing matters with the publishing house.
In this way, the time gap between the completion of the online version and the physical publication will not be too long, and it can be launched while the online popularity is still there, achieving better sales results.
However, Yao Yingmo had to start revising his writing while writing the new chapter.
Fortunately, she has Li Yicheng as her exclusive editor, so the workload of editing the text is still within her capacity.
But this time, Yao Yingmo also had a radio drama task on hand at the same time, and she was not sure if she could handle it smoothly.
Unexpectedly, in addition to bringing her a publishing contract, Li Yicheng also brought her an invitation for a fourth job.
"Comic convention and signing? No way." Looking at the invitation letter on the table, Yao Yingmo decisively refused.
“I don’t show my face,” she said.
Li Yicheng nodded in understanding, showing no enthusiasm at all.
She said: "I know, it was the higher-ups who insisted that I come and ask, saying that it's okay even if you wear a mask."
Wear a mask?
Yao Yingmo paused, "Is it necessary?"
The publishing house really wanted her to hold this book signing event, and they even suggested having her wear a mask.
Is there something special about this comic convention, or is there some other reason?
Li Yicheng shrugged. "Nowadays, whether it's voice acting or novel writing, almost all industries whose main source of popularity is the two-dimensional world will hold book signing events."
Li Yicheng paused, "It's said that they're quite profitable. I'm talking to the organizers."
Yao Yingmo understood Li Yicheng's hint, raised an eyebrow, and directly exposed it, "What about the author and the voice actor himself?"
Li Yicheng said honestly, "Unless it's a one-person operation, that's all. The bulk of the work still lies with the publishing house and the studio."
Yao Yingmo curled his lips and insisted on his original idea, "Then I don't want it."
Li Yicheng nodded in understanding, but within half a second, a hint of panic appeared on her face. "Wait, let me finish reading the lines I was told to read first."
Yao Yingmo understood that the mission had not been completed yet.
She said very kindly, "Then record it. You can use it as proof for your editor when you get back."
Li Yicheng's eyes lit up, "Good idea!"
After saying that, she actually took out her cell phone and turned on the built-in recording software.
"The editor-in-chief said..." Li Yicheng stopped after saying only three words.
Yao Yingmo didn't find it strange, "Forgot the lyrics?"
"Hmm." Li Yicheng touched his nose, opened the memo on his phone, and cleared his throat. "Let me do it again."
Yao Yingmo nodded.
Li Yicheng took a deep breath and began to read from the manuscript.
"First of all, although Ms. Zhaohe is very popular, her popularity has gradually leveled off recently. She has obviously reached the peak of her career by simply burying herself in writing. If she wants to reach the next level, she must find opportunities to increase her popularity and let people outside the novel circle know her."
It is definitely not Li Yicheng's tone. It sounds like the editor-in-chief's words were copied and pasted without even you or me changing anything.
"I've met Ms. Zhao He. Her looks are actually very suitable for marketing the image of a beautiful writer. As long as she is willing to show her face, she will immediately usher in a new wave of traffic."
No, she didn't think it was necessary. She was a writer and didn't plan to make a living by relying on her looks.
"If she doesn't want to show her face, she can also choose to increase the frequency of interaction with fans. From my observation, the intimate sister is also a very good personality. And from her interactions with you, you can tell that this is her nature. This way, you don't have to worry about her personality collapsing one day."
Yao Yingmo couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. She wondered if the editor's filter for her was too strong. He actually thought that she treated Li Yicheng like a close sister.
This is too far from the reality.
It's obvious that she always dresses like a queen every time she goes to the publishing house.
How could there be such a misunderstanding?
"As for the book signing, I suggest she consider wearing a mask. All in all, times have changed. You must tell Teacher Zhaohe that holding a book signing has its advantages and no disadvantages."
"Okay, I'm done."
Li Yicheng stopped, jumped back into the recording software interface, and winked at Yao Yingmo.
Yao Yingmo received the hint from her eyes, held his forehead and sighed softly.
"No." In order to make it easier for Li Yicheng to record, she deliberately raised her voice and pronounced her words loudly and clearly.
Li Yicheng gave a thumbs-up before turning off the recording software, relaxing and speaking the truth, "If you don't want to go, then don't go. I won't force you."
Li Yicheng picked up some potato chips from the table and put them in his mouth. After a while, he thought of something and said, "But Xiaoyu is already a sophomore. You don't have to worry about him so much, right?"
Yao Yingmo paused when he heard this, and subconsciously applied force with his fingertips, leaving a long scratch on the paper with his nails.
Li Yicheng was actually not wrong, and it could even be said that he hit the nail on the head.
At first, she didn't show her face because she was still young. In order to ensure the stability of her campus life, she would not reveal anything that was not related to the work itself.
Later, with the presence of Zhou Yu, she became even more reluctant to show her face.
Once you show your face, there is a possibility of being found.
If she were alone, the impact would be limited.
But for Zhou Yu, who suffers from severe social anxiety, if he accidentally appears on the Internet because of her influence——
He would absolutely have a breakdown.
However, she has to consider Zhou Yu's time before making a decision, which won't be long.
Zhou Yu is gradually becoming independent.
A long time ago, Zhou Yu told her that he would pay back all the living expenses and tuition fees she had paid for him.
And he really worked hard for it.
As far as Yao Yingmo knows, the prize money he won from participating in the competition with Professor Wang this time is enough to cover his entire tuition for four years of university.
More importantly, participating in the competition will require him to appear in front of a large crowd, and he may even have to stay calm in order to showcase his results well.
Zhou Yu did not mention this to Yao Yingmo.
But when she searched through past competitions, she saw the winning contestants speaking confidently to the judges with their chests puffed out.
At that moment, she understood.
Zhou Yu is trying hard to learn how to get in touch with society and to be independent.
This is a good thing.
Yes, this is a good thing, but Yao Yingmo still feels sad when he thinks about it.
She and Zhou Yu are each other's only relatives in this world.
Sometimes she couldn't tell whether the one who couldn't be independent was Zhou Yu or herself.
The nails were bent by her unconscious force, and the pain from her fingertips brought her back to her senses.
She exhaled softly, "You're right."
Li Yicheng sensed something was wrong and carefully pulled the invitation letter out of Yao Yingmo's hand, then stuffed a piece of potato chip into her hand.
"This potato chip is the newest flavor and it's hard to find. I brought it here specially. Why don't you eat it? Come on, try it quickly."
Yao Yingmo glanced at her and ate the potato chips.
"I'm fine." Yao Yingmo said.
Li Yicheng didn't believe it at all and quickly started to make up for the wrong topic he had just brought up.
"Actually, you're still quite popular right now. Supporting the two of you and this house isn't just easy; it's more than enough."
"I just thought that since you've been doing this for several years now, maybe you could try something new."
"Actually, you've probably noticed yourself, too. You're increasingly writing characters who are stuck in the same place."
Yao Yingmo lowered his eyes.
Words don't lie. The author's deepest thoughts are often reflected in their works. Sometimes the author deliberately digs into their inner thoughts, but other times, the author does it unconsciously.
Yao Yingmo only realized this when he was revising the article for publication.
Her characters, like herself, are trapped by the past.
"As your editor and your friend, I just hope you can move on and find a new anchor."
"But...it doesn't necessarily have to be a book signing event. If we can try other things, that would be great too."
Li Yicheng raised his hand. "But let me say this first. I really won't be fired just because you didn't agree to hold a book signing event. You don't have to consider me at all."
Yao Yingmo pinched his brows and said, "Let me think about it."
"Okay, just tell me your decision within two weeks."
Li Yicheng decided to stop while she was ahead. She rolled her eyes and asked a question that she felt was safe. "By the way, how is the crew of Mantianxing?"
Yao Yingmo thought of the main planner who couldn't stop once he started talking.
She paused and said, "Not bad, they are very attentive."
"Then why do you look like that?"
Li Yicheng tilted his head. Yao Yingmo's expression didn't look like he was feeling good.
Seeing that Li Yicheng was determined to get an answer, Yao Yingmo thought for a moment and said tactfully, "You said before... that you like lake light?"
Li Yicheng nodded vigorously without hesitation, "Yes, what's wrong, don't you like it?"
Yao Yingmo carefully chose his words, "He... is quite long-winded."
Li Yicheng understood immediately.
The people Yao Yingmo usually interacts with, whether it is Zhou Yu or her neighbors, are all socially anxious and quiet.
Among all of Yao Yingmo's social circles, the one who talks the most is Li Yicheng.
Now that she has encountered a lake full of people talking, it is no wonder that she is not used to it.
"I understand what you are saying." Li Yicheng said.
"But this is also Huguang's characteristic. His fans really like this. Every time they attend his book signings, they don't have to worry about running out of things to say. He can fill the signing time by himself."
"Everyone thinks he's super cute like this."
Yao Yingmo imagined the scene that Li Yicheng described.
Hu Guang is definitely someone who can give full emotional value to every fan.
But... she wouldn't want to go.
"You can imagine." Yao Yingmo said.
Li Yicheng didn't really want to persuade Yao Yingmo to change his mind about Hu Guang.
Given her role in this matter, she only needs to ensure that there are no problems with the cooperation.
"Well, as long as the cooperation goes smoothly."
"There is no problem with cooperation." Yao Yingmo said that she approves of Huguang's work attitude and ideas about this adaptation.
"That's good."
Li Yicheng was completely relieved. Before returning to the company, she reminded him once more, "Remember to give me an answer about the book signing event."
"good."
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