As the comic industry in the United States was embroiled in turmoil, Wang Jian had just escorted Lily back to her apartment.
The nature of their ambiguous relationship was understood by both, yet unspoken.
Of course, no one discussed what the future might hold.
By the time Wang Jian arrived at the office, it was already afternoon.
Employees were busy with their work while amiably greeting their boss.
Wang Jian responded to each with a smile.
Soon, Tom approached him with a suggestive grin.
"Wang, here are the data for the online physical book pre-orders," Tom followed him into the office.
Wang Jian picked up the data and scrutinized it, noting that the pre-orders for "Arcane Throne" were still skyrocketing.
On the other hand, other completed works had stagnated.
"Here is the sales data for the comic version from Dark Horse Comics," Tom handed him another document.
"In the first sales peak within three hours, 'Arcane Throne' outsold both 'Superman' and 'Spiderman'."