Chapter Twenty-Three: Coming for Profit

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"You're such a crazy guy!"

After looking at Guo Shouyun dumbfounded for a moment, Christopher couldn't help but say.

"Only madmen and paranoids can succeed, don't they!" Guo Shouyun smiled.

In fact, whether "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" can be successfully published in the UK, Guo Shouyun does not pay much attention to it. He really has a crush on Christopher Ritter and J.K. Rowling, who he represents, and covets the "Harry Potter" film and television rights in Rowling's hands, as well as a series of peripheral rights. This is a super-bestseller that has generated a huge profit of $23 billion in 20 years and will continue to make money for years to come!

You know, many world-class companies don't have a market capitalization of $23 billion. Therefore, when this opportunity was placed in front of him after being reborn, Guo Shouyun secretly made up his mind to work hard regardless of whether he succeeded in the end or not. This is also the only purpose for which he did not hesitate to fly to the UK in person besides gambling.

According to Guo Shouyun's plan in advance, the first step is to win Christopher's favor first. And for a publishing agent, a good book happens to be the biggest and most irresistible temptation!

Now, from his willingness to lend money to himself, and the importance he expressed in several contacts, Guo Shouyun understands that he has basically managed this key person who can get close to Rowling. In that case, whether Pirates of the Caribbean, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Fifty Shades of Grey will be published soon? or in the UK?

The only pity is that without the guarantee of post-publication results, his original plan to borrow money from the publisher to gamble and earn more money is afraid that it will be ruined.

"Are you really planning to publish it yourself?"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Don't worry, Christopher." You don't get a penny less in commission. Also, if you want to take a stake in the publishing house, I welcome it. ”

Looking at Guo Shouyun's expression, Christopher Ritter finally determined that he was not joking with himself. After a moment of rapid spinning in my mind.

"What about Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?"

"Of course, the fattest meat must be left for us to eat!" After a pause, a flash of deep thought flashed in his eyes, Guo Shouyun suddenly said in a tone full of temptation, "Christopher, with only the 5% commission of the publishing agent, you will never become a billionaire." But it's not the same if you join Thorn Bird Publishing. With the content provided by me and Rowling, as a senior partner, you will easily be able to reap a large amount of profits! When the time comes, you will become a guest of the major investment institutions on Wall Street and the Financial City, and truly enter the high society!"

The social experience of the past few decades tells Guo Shouyun that if you want to convince a person, the most important thing is not how many big truths you make, but to make him fully and profoundly realize that you can bring him the most real benefits by standing aside with him and thinking about him!

Looking at Christopher's eyes that gradually became hot after thinking about it, Guo Shouyun knew that he was tempted. In fact, anyone who changes it can't help but be tempted. Because the quality of "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", and "Harry Potter" is the best guarantee. As an experienced publishing broker, Christopher is well aware of their market value.

"Thorn Bird Publishing Company, Bruce, it looks like you've already made up your mind to bring me in!"

After taking a deep breath, Christopher stared at the front of him with a smile on his face, not at all like an ordinary author, but more like a shrewd businessman's young man.

Guo Shouyun smiled, this name was only a temporary thought of him. However, since Christopher misunderstood, it was also misunderstood, and left and right are not a big deal.

"So you agreed?"

"I want 30% of the shares!"

After thinking for a moment, Christopher said with a gleam in his eyes.

"Happy working with, Christopher!"

Guo Shouyun stood up and stretched out his right hand towards the other party.

After a brief handshake between the two, "What are you going to do?"

"My £5 million, plus your £1.5 million, is 6.5 million. In addition, we can borrow at least £4 million from the bank so that we can acquire a medium-sized publishing company in the United States. You're going to be the CEO of the company!"

Christopher nodded thoughtfully, and soon he frowned again.

"What about my publishing economics company...?"

"Transfer it out. As the owner of a publishing company, you are no longer fit to be a publishing agent!"

Publishing agents are the bridge between publishers and authors, and their greatest responsibility is to fight for their own interests for vulnerable authors from publishers. But if the publisher becomes the publisher, it will undoubtedly lose its role as a bridge.

"I think we can pull Rowling in!"

Hearing this, Guo Shouyun was overjoyed in his heart, and said secretly: "What I am waiting for is your words!"

"So, now it's time for us to take a trip to 'Exeter'!"

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Located on the banks of the River Ex and with a population of 110,000, Exeter is a historic and cultural city in the United Kingdom, and is also the county seat of Devon, England, where Devonshire County Council is also located.

The University of Exeter is one of the UK's top comprehensive research universities and a member of the Russell Group of Universities, with world-class research in many disciplines such as economics, accounting and finance, materials technology, engineering technology, law, humanities and social sciences, medicine, anthropology and sports science. It was also voted by The Times: The Most Beautiful University in the UK!

J.K. Rowling, who became popular for Harry Potter, is one of its most famous alumni. And, in 2000, at the invitation of the university's administrators, Rowling was awarded a Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Exeter.

"It's an old and beautiful place, and it's exceptionally quiet!"

Sitting in the car, looking at the scenery passing by the window, Guo Shouyun not only sighed.

"It was also because of the picturesque, quiet and perfect place to write that Rowling chose to settle here, and of course, the University of Exeter was also one of the reasons. ”

After nodding, Guo Shouyun continued: "Christopher, what kind of person is Rowling?"

"Gentle, plain-tempered, tough and strong-willed, with a strong sense of subjectivity!" said Christopher Ritter after thinking about it.

This sentence translates to 'soft on the outside and rigid on the inside', and it is principled!

After having a general understanding in his heart, Guo Shouyun already had a general plan for how to get along with J.K. Rowling.

"Here we are, here it is!"

As Christopher looked, a half-man-high wooden fence, two oak trees planted in the yard, and a wall full of vines and plants made of stones, a typical British building with a bit of quaint temperament appeared in his eyes.

asked the driver to park the car on the side of the road, and Christopher pushed the door with Guo Shouyun and walked down.

"Rowling should be at home at this time, let's go!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, followed Christopher, and walked into this two-story British building that was not luxurious, but contained historical memories, with the gifts he had carefully prepared.

Crossing the mossy stone pavement in the corner, to the foyer, Christopher rang the doorbell. After a short time, footsteps could be heard from far and near.

"Click...!"

With the sound of opening the door that was not harsh, a middle-aged woman with long hair in a golden shawl, wearing a black close-fitting long-sleeved T-shirt on the upper body, a light brown scarf around the back of the neck and casually on her chest, wearing loose light gray pants and a pair of blue shoes on her feet, appeared in front of Guo Shouyun.

"Rowling!"

"Hi Christopher!"

The two hugged each other with smiles on their faces.

"Is Neil at home?"

"He's gone to school and hasn't come back yet!"

"This time I brought his favorite Bordeaux wine!"

"Drinking isn't a good thing, Christopher!"

As she spoke, Rowling let Christopher and his party into the house.

"Rowling, don't be so serious. Otherwise, Neil will be scared away by you... Oh yes. Let me introduce you to Bruce Kwok, who came from the United States. Also a very good writer and a big fan of yours!"

After noticing the other party's gaze on him, Guo Shouyun took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.

"Hello, Ms. Rowling, I'm a big fan of Harry Potter, and you've created a great novel!"

Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, no matter men, women and children, no one does not like to be complimented. Human nature is like that, and so is Rowling.

"Thank you!"

Shaking hands with Bruce, Rowling generously accepted the compliment.

"You may be seated... What do you want to drink?"

"I'm still the same, a cup of coffee!" Christopher Ritter was not polite.

"I just want a glass of water!" Guo Shouyun said.

Rowling nodded and walked into the kitchen to the side.

Guo Shouyun briefly looked at the living room full of classical European style made of thick wood, and gave Christopher next to him a look. The latter nodded knowingly. After making up his mind to join Guo Shouyun's publishing company, Christopher himself had already taken the initiative to propose La Rolyn to join the company, and made a series of plans.

This further made Guo Shouyun understand. No matter when, it is still the most real interests that can move people the most and change a person the most!