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Why would Mika lie to me? Was it just for fun?
Guan Gu Shenqi, however, was not in the mood to listen to what they were saying, as he was still resentful that Chen Meijia had deceived him.
Then, a thought flashed through his mind, and he exclaimed, "Oh! I know! Mika came up with this rule to trick me into losing money to me. As a man, I actually accepted a woman's favor! It's an absolute disgrace! I might as well commit seppuku!"
After saying these words, Guan Gu Shenqi looked sorrowful.
He felt no gratitude for Chen Meijia's help; instead, he felt that her presumptuous behavior had greatly hurt his self-esteem! He got up, intending to confront Chen Meijia immediately.
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"Guan Gu is such a chauvinist."
Su Mingyang was thinking to himself when he saw Guan Gu Shenqi about to leave.
She immediately guessed what he was going to do, grabbed him, and asked, "Guan Gu, what difficulties have you encountered recently?"
Chapter 142 is already hanging himself on many trees!
"Ugh"
Upon hearing Su Mingyang's question, Guan Gu Shenqi let out a deep sigh, like a deflated balloon, no longer displaying his previous high spirits, and becoming utterly dejected.
Seeing this, everyone knew that something had happened to him.
Hu Yifei now understood, and her anger dissipated. She said cheerfully, "Guan Gu, just tell everyone what's wrong. As your friends, we'll all help you."
As the head of the apartment complex, she has always been very helpful; her helping Lu Ziqiao with his depression is the best proof of that.
"yes."
Lin Wanyu and Zeng Xiaoxian chimed in with a similar comment.
Su Mingyang patted Guan Gu on the shoulder: "Guan Gu, sit down and talk."
"Thank you for your concern, but it's really nothing serious."
Guan Gu sat down, a warm feeling washing over him. He hadn't wanted to talk about such an embarrassing thing anymore.
But to hide it from friends who care about you would be too dishonest.
Thinking of this, he hesitated for a couple of seconds, looked at everyone, and said with a bitter expression, "I'm bankrupt, and Xiaoxue broke up with me."
Zeng Xiaoxian's lips twitched slightly, and he said in surprise, "Losing both love and career, and this isn't a big deal?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Yifei immediately glared at Zeng Xiaoxian, whose face stiffened. Realizing he had said the wrong thing, he said no more.
Su Mingyang asked in confusion, "Guan Gu, why so suddenly? Didn't the comic book company call you yesterday to sign the contract?"
"Yes, I thought so too, but I never expected that their old president would pass away last week. They said he choked to death on sushi. The new president doesn't like my comics and returned them all."
As Guan Gu Shenqi said this, tears welled up in his eyes, "All my savings went into investing in the publication of 'Love's Three-Legged Cat'! Now I can't even pay next quarter's rent!"
Lin Wanyu asked, "Then why did Xiaoxue break up with you?"
Guan Gu Shenqi was almost in tears: "I told her the news, and she said I was being ridiculous, and then she broke up with me!"
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.
Thinking to herself that this was truly pitiful, Hu Yifei's eye twitched, and she said, "Then, in order to help you, Meijia fabricated a completely new set of rules for Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game)."
Guan Gu Shenqi said dejectedly, "I already told her I didn't need her help, but she just wouldn't listen!"
Having learned the truth, Su Mingyang smiled and said, "Meijia meant well, Guangu, you don't need to be so troubled."
Lin Wanyu comforted him, "That's right, Guan Gu, don't be angry with Meijia."
"Sigh, okay."
Guan Gu Shenqi sighed, "But I have to return the money to them."
Upon hearing this, Su Mingyang suddenly realized something.
When Guan Gu Shenqi first moved into the Love Apartment, he and Qiao Meijia swindled a lot of money from him.
Now they've returned it to Qi in such a bizarre way; life is truly unpredictable.
I wonder if Guan Gu Shenqi has... come to his senses yet.
I'm a little curious about this.
But Su Mingyang wouldn't bring it up again after so long; it would hurt feelings. Let bygones be bygones.
Zeng Xiaoxian asked, "Guan Gu, what are you planning to do? How about we lend you some money for an emergency?"
Thinking that Guan Gu Shenqi wouldn't accept help from women, he figured he could accept help from men.
"No need, Teacher Zeng."
Guan Gu Shenqi shook his head, "Zi Qiao has already found me a job, and I'll have money soon."
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished as if they had discovered a new continent.
As far as they know.
Lu Ziqiao himself is always loafing around and doesn't seem to have any sense of propriety, yet he's trying to find a job for Guan Gu Shenqi? Is he going to sell miracle pills with him? Su Mingyang thought it was unreliable and asked, "Guan Gu, what kind of job?"
Guan Gu Shenqi thought for two seconds, then said expectantly, "It's supposedly a scientific experiment."
Upon hearing this, Su Mingyang, who had just taken a sip of coffee, almost spat it out.
Upon hearing the words "scientific experiment," Hu Yifei envisioned a group of people in white coats working intently in a laboratory with reagents. She exclaimed in surprise, "Ziqiao is truly a hidden talent! He actually gets to work in such a high-level field!"
Zeng Xiaoxian shook his head: "I don't know."
"Hahaha"
Seeing how naive the two were, Su Mingyang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Lin Wanyu looked at him curiously: "Mingyang, what are you laughing at?"
"Haha, it's nothing."
Su Mingyang waved his hand, then turned to Guan Gu and asked, "By the way, Guan Gu, aren't you drawing comics anymore?"
Guan Gu Shenqi shook his head: "I've realized I'm simply not suited to drawing comics. I don't have the talent of someone like you, Mingyang-jun, so I should probably change careers as soon as possible."
Su Mingyang advised, "No, why change careers? There's more than one publishing house in the world. Why put all your eggs in one basket? If this one doesn't want you, try another."
"But I've already hanged myself on many trees."
Guan Gu Shenqi was extremely frustrated. "I applied to more than a dozen companies, and only this one wanted me. Now even this one doesn't want me. I'm at my wit's end!"
Upon hearing this, Zeng Xiaoxian, Hu Yifei, and the others shook their heads.
They can't help with the comics either; we'll have to rely on Mingyang.
"All right."
Su Mingyang raised an eyebrow and said, "By the way, Guan Gu, I've read your 'Three-Legged Love Story'."
"It's terrible, isn't it, Lord Mingyang?"
Guan Gu looked dejected.
Su Mingyang considered his words for a moment and said, "It's not that it's bad, it's that the market is small. Shoujo manga is undoubtedly aimed at women, but there are very few girls who actually read manga. Even if they do, they're usually only interested in handsome men and beautiful women. Guan Gu, the protagonist of your manga is a cat, so the market is undoubtedly even smaller. The possibility of it becoming a big hit is extremely slim."
"And Guan Gu, to be honest, you're being a bit too eager for quick success. Last time, you were thinking about adapting Shan Jie's story into a movie, and this time you're self-funding the publication of a standalone book. Publishing funds are usually handled by the publishing house, but you..."
"Mingyang-jun, you're right. It's all my fault."
Guan Gu covered his face, filled with regret.
Su Ming's words were also meant to temper Guan Gu's temperament. Now that he had achieved his goal, he smiled slightly, patted the other's shoulder, and said with a smile, "It's okay, Guan Gu, I'll ask Zhike Comics Club if they'll accept you."
"I submitted my work to them last time, but they didn't want it."
Guan Gu Shenqi shook his head.
"You told them from the beginning that you wanted to publish so many... standalone volumes, of course they didn't want them."
Su Mingyang pursed his lips. "Usually, they serialize it in their own magazines and websites for a while first, and then decide whether to publish it as a standalone book based on the response."
"Okay, I was too hasty back then."
Guan Gu Shenqi looked a little embarrassed, and said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Lord Mingyang."
"It's nothing, just a small favor."
After Su Mingyang finished speaking, he took out his phone and dialed the number of Hu Dafa, the chief editor of the customer service department.
Chapter 143 I won't open the door tonight!
Luo Xiaorong noticed that Su Mingyang could give Guan Gu Shenqi pointers on comics and had connections with the comics publisher's editor-in-chief.
Out of curiosity, I asked Lin Wanyu and learned that my boss could also draw comics.
My admiration for him deepened even further.
Not long after Su Mingyang finished making the call.
Hu Dafa then arrived at the coffee shop.
He came in such a hurry.
Of course, we're not in a rush to sign Guan Gu's "Love Triangle Cat" comic; otherwise, we could just have them come to the comic book store to discuss it.
This trip was mainly for the release of the One-Punch Man manga, and I also stopped by Su Mingyang's coffee shop for a visit.