Book releases are often time-sensitive, and before Thanksgiving, Random House put "Twilight: Twilight" on the book market, as a pure business, sales are the biggest measure.

However, when the scale of publicity and promotion is limited, the sales of works by non-famous authors when they are first released are better than nothing.

Unlike the first week of the film market, which is becoming more and more important, the book market needs time to accumulate.

Some may be listed for five or six years without anyone caring, maybe they will be on fire when they encounter any opportunities.

Ronan didn't plan to adapt the series immediately, the social environment and timing were not too suitable, and the main purpose of publishing was the same as finding Lindsey Beale to ghostwrite, to win the relevant copyright first and occupy the pit.

Random House's ability to distribute books was unquestionable, and since Ronan was a filmmaker and a studio owner, they had no doubt that the film could be adapted into a movie, so the first edition was printed in more than 100,000 copies, and it was distributed throughout the United States.

Then there is the author, and the name of Ronan is first in the signature column, followed by Lindsay Beale.

Ronan gave Lindsay Bill the right of authorship, which is also a reward for her good work, and the copyright contract has been signed for a long time, according to the provisions of copyright law, even if Lindsay Bill signs, it will not affect the copyright ownership.

This in turn stimulates Lindsay Beal's motivation to work.

Lindsay Beal's full-body photo is also placed on the title page, and maybe in the near future, there will be a beautiful writer.

There is no rush now, and the real publicity should be put on the agenda after the film adaptation.

By Thanksgiving, "Twilight" had been on the market for nearly a week, and only a few hundred copies had been sold, some of which were purchased by employees of Shahai Entertainment out of curiosity.

After all, Lindsay Beale usually works at Shahai Entertainment, and there is also the name of the company's boss in the author column, so curiosity is inevitable.

Just like the Harry Potter series back then, it is not easy for a new author's new book to become popular.

The water in the book market is also very deep.

For example, before Ronan planned to do anything, he was contacted by an agent of a famous book reviewer and said that he could write a book review and strongly recommend this one.

Of course, this is not free, and if some film critics do the same thing with money, there is no shortage of such talents in the book review market.

Ronan politely turned these people down, now is not the time.

Thanksgiving arrived, and Ronan sadly discovered that he was alone.

So, on Thanksgiving, Ronan simply asked Jessica Felton, who was also alone in Los Angeles, to have dinner with him.

Due to the temporary incident of Shahai Entertainment, when Ronan arrived at the restaurant he had made an appointment, he was a little late, found the place where Jessica Felton was, and hurriedly said, "Sorry, something is wrong with the company temporarily." ”

Jessica Filton stood up and greeted, "It's okay, I've just arrived, sit down." ”

Ronan glanced at her and sat down across from her, Jessica Filton, as usual, had a soft spot for light-colored clothes, the white lady's shirt crumbled tightly on her body, a few buttons seemed to be stretched to the limit, and she could fly at any moment, her long brown hair was draped casually behind her head, and the light wheat skin on her face was still as smooth and delicate as when she first met.

It is common for Latinos to have better skin than pure whites.

Jessica Filton just wore light makeup, and the whole person looked neat and neat, with a bit of grace.

Ronan called the waiter, asked Jessica Filton's opinion, ordered dinner, and after the waiter left, opened the briefcase, took out a bandaged gift box from it, and pushed it to Jessica Filton's side.

"What is this?" Jessica Felton didn't open: "Gift?"

Ronan said casually, "A Thanksgiving gift for you." He saw that Jessica Felton didn't touch it, and said, "Not something valuable, a book." ”

Hearing that it was a book, Jessica Filton became interested and asked, "Can you open it now?"

"Of course. Ronan said with a smile.

Jessica Filton unpacked the ribbon and asked, "Technical books for editing or producers?"

Other than that, she didn't expect Ronan to send other books.

After opening it, it was different from what she thought, Jessica Filton took a closer look at the cover: ""Twilight"?

There was inevitably a little disappointment on his face and in his words.

And then she said, "Why are there two people in your book?"

Ronan has a thick skin, he has already practiced it, and said calmly: "The outline was provided by me, and then I hired Lindsay Beale to ghostwrite. ”

Jessica Filton nodded, and while the food was still served, she flipped through it, and soon lost interest: "It turned out to be love." ”

"It's love. Ronan said: "When you are tired from work, look at these things, you can use them as an adjustment and relax." ”

Jessica Felton put it away and said, "It's okay. Thank you, Ronan. She is a technical maniac, and she still understands the world: "I didn't prepare for today, and I'll give you a gift at Christmas." ”

Ronan was also polite: "I hope it's a surprise." ”

The two laughed and chatted about work, and the waiter brought food one after another, and Jessica Filton used to have a problem with eating.

This time Ronan made a special observation, and Jessica Felton's hand was very steady and did not drop anything again.

Presumably noticing Ronan's gaze, Jessica Felton said, "After you reminded me last time, I also found the crux of the problem, and I've been practicing all this time. ”

Ronan nodded: "You're a technical talent." ”

Jessica Filton laughed, ate a little vegetable salad, and asked, "Why did you suddenly want to ask me out?"

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everyone else has gone home to reunite, I am alone in Los Angeles, and I just thought that you are also alone." He deliberately changed the words of Wen Crepe: "Two lonely people get together to comfort each other's lonely hearts." ”

"I have an editing machine. Jessica Felton said, "Not alone. ”

Ronan felt the critical damage, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "It's my fault, I forgot." He didn't want to continue the conversation and asked, "Have you been to your mentor lately?"

Jessica Felton nodded: "I went there yesterday afternoon, and the mentor said that you went the day before yesterday, and remember to call me next time you go." Well...... I don't have a car, and it's not convenient to get a taxi in Los Angeles. ”

"Okay. Ronan said, "I'll call you before I go next time." ”

Dinner was over, it was still early, and Ronan took the initiative to send Jessica Filton back, and Jessica Filton was still renting in the small apartment building she used to have.

"Why don't you change your home?" Ronan asked, stopping the car.

Jessica Felton said crisply: "I don't have any money, my money is used to buy equipment and practice skills." ”

Ronan said, "By the way, I have another project after 'Fatal Bend', and you continue to be a post-producer and editor?"

"Yes. Jessica Filton didn't mean to refuse at all: "I'll go to your company another day to talk to you about treatment." ”

Ronan thought for a moment, thought about it in the long run, and said, "Jesse, find an agent." ”

Jessica Filton opened the car door and looked back and said, "Agents are troublesome. ”

"I'll introduce you to one. Ronan has figured out Jessica Felton as a person, and there will be long-term cooperation in the future, and many things must be considered in the long run, saying: "CAA or William Morris's agent, you meet with them, and there is not much trouble, they will be responsible for negotiating your salary." ”

Jessica Filton tilted her head and thought for a while, then said, "Since you said it, then I'll meet with them and make an appointment for you to call me." She got out of the car and leaned on the door: "The apartment is too messy, it hasn't been cleaned up for a long time, so I won't invite you up." ”

Ronan waved his hand, didn't talk nonsense, and waited for Jessica Felton to close the car door and drive away.

This lonely Thanksgiving night, instead of getting comfort from another lonely person, was hurt by a critical hit.

Jessica Filton has an editor as his company, and Ronan simply goes home to watch a movie to study the case.

After the Thanksgiving holiday, Uncle Rakesh Roth Khan and Nick Roth Khan of the Indian Mountain Foundation traveled to Los Angeles to hear reports from supervisors and third parties on the work of the Spy project, as well as to examine Ronan's new projects recommended to them.

Inside the hotel, after Ronan met the two of them, they immediately called in the supervisors and representatives of the third-party PricewaterhouseCoopers, and listened carefully to inquire about various matters related to the investment of the project.

The final result is quite satisfying.

Watching Nick Roth Khan go through the various reports and materials, Rakesh Roth Khan asked, "How?"

"The operation is very standardized. Nick Roth Khan is very sure of this: "Shahai Entertainment has fully implemented the contract signed by both parties on this project, all financial expenditures and expenses are in accordance with the regulations, and the firefighter fund insurance company, as the guarantor of the completion of the film, has also fully fulfilled its responsibilities." ”

He pulled a copy out of those documents and handed it to Rakesh-Roth Khan: "PwC's rating of the crew is excellent. ”

Rakesh Roth Khan took it and looked at it and said, "In other words, Shahai Entertainment did what they promised. ”

"Yes. Nick Roth Khan said: "It's a very credible company. ”

Rakesh-Roth Khan asked, "Can our newly absorbed financing be invested in their new projects?"

Nick Roth Khan thought for a moment and said, "Wait a minute. The operation of Shahai Entertainment is very standardized, but how well the film is filmed? Didn't Ronan Anderson invite us to watch some of the footage that had already been done in "Spy Shots?"

Rakesh-Roth Khan made a decision: "Just do as you say." ”