However, these words made Linda and Taylah frown.
Especially Linda, who was once the schoolâs beauty, everyone who saw her would flatter and fawn over her. Suddenly, it seemed like all the attention was on Valda.
âSheâs just a manga artist, whatâs the big deal? Even if you become a manga artist, you wonât make much money,â Linda said disdainfully. âIâm telling you younger students, drawing manga is just for fun. If you really want to become a manga artist, your life will be difficult!â
âExactly, the domestic comic environment is not good. There are many comic artists who may seem successful on the surface, but behind the scenes, they may be worrying about their livelihood every day!â Taylah agreed.
âIt was not like that,â murmured a student.
âOtherwise, why donât you ask your friend Valda how much she earns in a year!â Linda taunted.
âI earn how much, it seems to have nothing to do with you,â Valda said to Linda.
âValda, whatâs with your attitude?â Taylah scolded. âYouâre just a comic artist. Do you even know how much Linda earns annually now? Sheâs already a project manager in a big company. In a few years, sheâll be a project director. Sheâs much better than you, just a comic artist!â
âValda, I just think that if you draw comics, your life will inevitably be harder. Look at my subordinates, those college graduates, their starting salary is over 8000. Once they pass the first year, they can earn around 20,000 per month. Isnât this much better than working hard to draw comics?â Linda said, her gaze falling on those students again.
âMoreover, even if the comic is drawn very well, only a few top-level artists can truly make money. Most comic artists may not live as well as ordinary office workers!â
The sarcasm in that tone couldnât be more obvious.
The students from the manga club all seem to have unhappy expressions now.
Meanwhile, some students from other clubs in the same room gathered around to watch the excitement.
Some students became curious after hearing that Lindaâs recent graduates were able to earn so much money, and asked Linda about it.
Linda smiled smugly, feeling pleased with herself. As long as she was around, she knew she could outshine Valda.
Whatâs so great about a cartoonist who has drawn a few comics?
âIn any profession, only a few can make money, and most people may be just ordinary. But that doesnât mean they canât have dreams. Who knows, among these students, there may be a top figure in the comic industry in the future? The future is full of possibilities, and I donât think making money can measure everything,â said Valda.
âYouâre just talking pretty, anyone can talk like that!â Linda said disdainfully.
Valda ignored Linda and spoke to the students in the manga club, saying, âManga is your hobby, and not every hobby can become a means of making a living. However, if you truly enjoy it, then this hobby can bring us happiness that cannot be bought with any amount of money.â
Just like me, because I love drawing cartoons and weaving stories in my mind, I am usually very happy when I work. Of course, there are also times when I feel frustrated, such as when I canât draw what I envision or when my work is rejected. However, overall, I feel that happiness outweighs the frustrations.
âSo I persisted, and although I canât say Iâve achieved great success, Iâm very satisfied with my life now. As for your future, I donât know how many of you will enter the field of comics, but having more hobbies and interests will make life happier, wonât it? If any of you want to become a comic artist in the future, I can offer some help while you also focus on your studies.
Valdaâs words immediately drew applause from the students in the comic club, while Lindaâs expression turned unpleasant upon seeing this.
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