in2ebook Chapter 309 Graduation
Chapter 309 Graduation
The Second Chinese Comic Awards Conference came to a successful conclusion, and the busy conference work finally came to an end.
After properly entertaining and seeing off the comic book writers from Qingdao Publishing House, Jiang Weimin immediately contacted Song Wenqing.
“President, this national awards conference has given me a lot of inspiration.
Qingdao Publishing House has been working in the comic book field for a long time, and I think we can hold our own awards ceremony every year."
"The second comic book conference just ended. Will there be any conflicts in our awards?"
“The content of our awards should be different from that of the National Comic Strip Review Conference.
The first thing to do is to focus on innovative forms. Nowadays, the times are changing with each passing day.
Readers' aesthetic tastes and reading needs are constantly changing, so we must encourage authors to innovate boldly.
Try new painting styles and narrative methods, explore the integration of comic strips and emerging technologies, and keep our comic strips at the forefront of the times.
There is also an excellent script, which is the soul of a comic strip.
Only a good story can truly move readers. Whether it is an original story or a reinterpretation of a classic theme, it must have depth and connotation to resonate with readers. "
"Annual circulation is also a critical indicator," Song Wenqing added.
"This directly reflects the readers' love for the works. Market recognition is the greatest affirmation for the authors."
Jiang Weimin smiled in agreement: "Yes, the circulation can reflect the influence of a work, but we can't just look at the data, we also have to comprehensively consider the artistic value and cultural connotation of the work."
Jiang Weimin also has a clear idea about the fairness of the review: "As the president of Qingdao Publishing House, I will definitely not participate in the review process.
We must ensure that the entire review process is fair, impartial and open.
We open our doors wide and do not reject any comic book writer who can submit his work for the review meeting, no matter if he is a well-known master.
Even if you are a new artist, as long as your work is good enough, you will have the opportunity to stand out at our awards ceremony."
After hearing this, Song Wenqing's eyes were full of praise: "This plan is great. I believe it will definitely stimulate the vitality of the entire comic book creation circle and attract more outstanding creators to join our Qingdao Publishing House."
"Another purpose of doing this is to gradually increase the influence of our Qingdao Publishing House in the entire industry! In a few years, our Qingdao Publishing House will become the most influential publishing house in the country!"
"Very good, Weimin, just go for it, I support you!"
Spring 1982
"Third Brother" Jiang Yaning brought Gu Tingyan and walked into the Beijing Qingdao Office with a smile on his face.
In the office, Jiang Weimin was busy sorting out documents. Hearing the noise, he looked up, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and he quickly stood up to greet them: "Yaning, Brother Gu, why are you here!"
Jiang Yaning's face was filled with a friendly smile:
"Third brother, you will graduate soon. I was thinking about you and came to see you specially."
Jiang Weimin looked at Gu Tingyan and asked again, "I mean, why did you come here with Brother Gu?"
Jiang Yaning winked playfully and explained, "Brother Gu came back to Beijing from Qingdao to visit his family on vacation. He remembered that I loved the snacks at home, so he brought some for me.
I thought I had to thank him properly, so I said I would treat Brother Gu to a meal, and now I have brought him here."
Jiang Weimin looked back and forth between Jiang Yaning and Gu Tingyan.
Then he quietly pulled Jiang Yaning aside, his eyes full of curiosity and concern.
He lowered his voice and asked, "Yaning, are you and Brother Gu dating?"
Jiang Yaning's cheeks flushed instantly and she nodded shyly. She looked just like a peach blossom blooming in spring, delicate and charming.
Jiang Weimin became interested, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and asked, "When did it start? Tell me quickly, Third Brother."
Jiang Yaning lowered his head slightly, his hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of his clothes, and said softly: "Last year, when Brother Gu returned to Beijing to visit his relatives, we ran into each other by chance.
After that, we kept in touch more and more, and then we got together naturally.”
Having said that, she looked up at Gu Tingyan, her eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.
"I can't be the first one to know this!"
Jiang Yaning raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a sweet smile, his eyebrows curved, and he did not hesitate to praise:
"Third brother, you are worthy of being my most powerful third brother! You have guessed this."
As Jiang Yaning spoke, she affectionately took Jiang Weimin's arm and shook it coquettishly.
Jiang Weimin sorted out his thoughts and asked tentatively, "Do you want me to talk to my family?"
Jiang Yaning quickly waved his hands and explained, "No, I just wanted to let you know the good news in advance. By the way, I want to have a meal at your place."
Jiang Weimin laughed heartily upon hearing this and waved his hand, "Is that so? No problem! I'll leave it to you, Third Brother."
Afterwards, Jiang Weimin went to find Master Liu and told him in detail the dishes that Jiang Yaning liked to eat.
Soon, the food was served, a table full of delicious dishes.
Jiang Yaning sat up straight, with a smug look on his face, and looked at Gu Tingyan, "Brother Gu, try the dishes made by Master Liu! They are delicious!"
Gu Tingyan picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, chewed it carefully, and after swallowing it, he nodded sincerely: "It's delicious, it tastes really good."
Jiang Yaning sighed slightly and said with a hint of regret: "My third brother is still the luckiest one. He has eaten the food cooked by Master Liu for four years. Now that my third brother has graduated, he won't be able to eat it anymore!"
Coincidentally, Master Liu was just coming over with the last dish and heard what Jiang Yaning said.
He smiled and said, "Yaning, if you want me to cook for you in the future, just come to my house and I will cook for you!" His voice was full of love from an elder for a younger generation.
Jiang Yaning quickly stood up and said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle Liu! You are so kind."
After dinner, Jiang Weimin sent Jiang Yaning and Gu Tingyan to the door and watched them walk away. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile that he couldn't help but laugh.
Both of my brothers-in-law are seven or eight years older than me, and they have to respectfully call me "Third Brother" from now on. The thought of this makes me feel funny for some reason.