Chapter 197: The Celebration Party
Chapter 197: The Celebration Party
"A celebration party, you say?"
Lin Qingshan realized and responded.
The phone conversation caught the curiosity of Gu Qianli, Wu Shiqing, and the others.
Upon hearing Lin Qingshan's words, they couldn't help but eavesdrop casually.
"Yes, a celebration party," Liang Zhi Yuan said with a smile. "Qingshan, you're a crucial part of our success this time, so we really hope you can attend."
Liang Zhi Yuan was determined to maintain a good relationship with Lin Qingshan and had arranged the most upscale restaurant in Magic City using his father's connections.
Liang Zhi Yuan's father, Liang Jianlin, surprisingly had a more lenient attitude this time. He had even advised Liang Zhi Yuan earnestly, saying, "If you're dealing with such a talented individual, don't just focus on immediate gains. Build a relationship and try to become their friend."
"Interests alone won't keep a talent engaged forever, and feelings alone won't either. But combining both can achieve that."
Thus, Liang Zhi Yuan decided to visit Lin Qingshan more often.
He also noted Lin Qingshan's other IPs, *Flame Fist* and *Chainsaw Man*. They could potentially be turned into games, as any work with combat elements could be adapted.
Liang Zhi Yuan hoped that Lin Qingshan would be involved in creating these games, just like with *Cyberpunk 2077*. However, he might be disappointed.
Lin Qingshan's involvement with *Cyberpunk 2077* was due to his past experience as a devoted player of the game. He had owned it in his previous life.
But *Flame Fist* and *Chainsaw Man* were unknown to him in his previous life. Even if Liang Zhi Yuan acquired their IPs, Lin Qingshan would be indifferent.
Regarding the celebration party...
"Alright, but I might bring a few people along," Lin Qingshan said with interest. "How about that?"
Who wouldn't want to enjoy a good meal? A company like Speedy Development would surely hold the party at a top-tier restaurant, especially after the immense success of *Cyberpunk 2077*. A three-star hotel would offer delicious dishes!
Lin Qingshan thought his own cooking skills could not match those of professional chefs. Plus, he wouldn't mind taking a break and enjoying someone else's culinary skills.
He wanted to bring Gu Qianli, Itou Ayumi, and his three assistants along.
"Bringing people? Who are they?" Liang Zhi Yuan asked curiously.
He wasn't concerned about the cost but was simply interested in knowing who Lin Qingshan planned to bring.
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"Just my editor Ayumi, my new three assistants, and a very close friend," Lin Qingshan said. "Is that alright?"
"Of course," Liang Zhi Yuan responded with a smile. "It's absolutely fine. We'll be hosting the party at the Shangri-La. We look forward to seeing you all!"
"Great, no problem," Lin Qingshan agreed, and the call ended.
Turning to Gu Qianli and Wu Shiqing, he said, "There's a celebration party next weekend. Would you all like to join me?"
Wu Shiqing, Chen Chunqiang, and Kaede Yuuta were eager to attend. "Yes, Teacher!"
Gu Qianli checked her schedule, which was a bit busy, but...
"Alright, I'll come along too."
Lin Qingshan nodded and returned to his work.
...
The impact of Himeno's storyline in *Chainsaw Man* continued, evoking a similar feeling to Mann's departure in *Edgewalker*.
Yang Shuzhun had just watched this segment of *Chainsaw Man*.
Even he was emotionally affected by the unexpected and poignant turn of events.
He admired how Lin Qingshan had shaped Himeno's character.
Yang Shuzhun took a deep breath and thought, "I didn't expect characters to be further developed even after their departure."
It seemed that Himeno's popularity would peak once more this week.
Yang Shuzhun realized he had learned another valuable lesson.
Using a character's remaining items to evoke a strong emotional reaction from fans was a brilliant method.
"It has a feeling akin to 'the loquat tree in the garden, planted by my late wife; now it stands tall,'" Yang Shuzhun mused, looking at his magazine. "This guy... where did this genius come from?"
He was curious because Lin Qingshan seemed to have reached the pinnacle of his career right from the start.
He hadn't heard of Lin Qingshan having worked as an assistant for any other manga artist before his debut.
Typically, manga artists either spend time as assistants to learn and build connections or, like Chen Chunqiang, debut unsuccessfully and later switch to being an assistant.
A manga artist like Lin Qingshan, who made a splash right from the start, was unprecedented.
Yang Shuzhun wondered where Lin Qingshan had come from and whether he had studied at a renowned art school.
However, even with his curiosity, Yang Shuzhun couldn't find any answers at the moment.
Lin Qingshan hadn't hidden his appearance or real name, so dedicated fans would eventually uncover his background.
Yang Shuzhun was waiting for the day Lin Qingshan's true story would be revealed.
(End of Chapter)