Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Deliberate Layout

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In the past half a month, Guo Shouyun, who has been to Rowling's house eight or nine times, has long been familiar with this place.

In the living room, except for Rowling's six-year-old daughter Jessica, Neil Murray and Rowling are there, and the only one who is not there is Christopher Ritter.

"Rowling, why didn't you see Christopher?" asked Guo Shouyun after putting the gift down.

"He's upstairs in the study, looking at the book you just wrote, "Who is this?" Rowling looked at the beautiful girl who was following Guo Shouyun.

"I'll introduce you. This is my girlfriend Molly Bevan. … Molly, this is Rowling, Rowling's boyfriend Neil!" As he spoke, Guo Shouyun's left arm silently wrapped around Molly Bevan's soft and slender waist.

Although it was the first time to have such intimate contact with a boy, the joy of seeing an idol diluted the tension and entanglement in Molly Bevan's heart.

"Lady Rowling, it's a pleasure to meet you, I'm a big fan of yours!"

This is the first time Guo Shouyun has seen such excitement and excitement on Molly Bevan's face. At this moment, she is more like a 20-year-old girl, with the liveliness and coquettishness that a girl of this age should have.

"I'm glad to meet you, too. Molly, you're so pretty, Bruce is lucky!"

"Rowling, Molly is not only beautiful, she is also a top student of the oil painting department of the Royal Academy of Arts, and now she has signed a contract with the famous Gagosian Gallery. In addition, she hopes to paint a portrait of you!" Guo Shouyun said on the side.

Although Rowling writes for a living, she also knows the Royal Academy of Arts and what signing with Gagosian Gallery means to a painter.

"Beving, I finally understand when I see you that beauty and wisdom can go hand in hand!" Rowling said with a little surprise as she took Molly Bevan's hand.

"You've won a prize!"

Molly Bevan hurriedly said.

"You two talk. I went up with Neil to see Christopher. ”

Neil Morley did not object to Guo Shouyun's proposal, nodded with a smile, and followed Guo Shouyun upstairs.

"I didn't expect Bruce that you have only been in Essecet for half a month, and you have picked the most delicate roses here!"

As soon as he walked up to the second floor, Neil Murray suddenly spoke.

"Neil, do you know Molly?"

"Bruce, Exeter isn't big!" Neil Murray smiled and nodded, "Rudy Bevan isn't a good talker, though. If you want to marry the 'pearl' he holds in the palm of your hand, you have to put a lot of effort into it!"

"I know. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded with a look of distress on his face. From the attitude of Rudy Bevan towards himself when he was in the bar that night, he also understood that it was not easy for this relationship to succeed.

Leave Molly Bevan aside, though. From Neil Morry's obviously much better attitude towards him now, Guo Shouyun knew that his method had worked, and he successfully dispelled the other party's guard.

"Neil, there's something I'd like to talk to you about!"

After coming to the corridor on the second floor, Guo Shouyun stopped and said.

"What's the matter?"

"Christopher and I bought a publishing company in the US that was worth around £10 million. I have 70% of the shares and Christopher has 30% of the shares. Now we want to convince Rowling to join in. After a pause, Guo Shouyun stared at the seemingly loyal man in front of him with a bright eye, "However, I don't think it should be just Rowling, as her boyfriend and future husband, I think I should also invite you to join the company!"

"I'm just a university professor, not as rich as you!" Neil Murray shook his head slightly after hearing this, and after a gleam flashed in his eyes.

"You don't have to pay. In addition to Rowling's share, I can transfer 5% of the shares to you at a private advance. Wait until the company is profitable, and then deduct it from your dividends!" Guo Shouyun smiled indifferently, "Although you don't know much about my writing level. But Rowling's Harry Potter is now a global hit. I believe that as long as she can take a stake, the follow-up of "Harry Potter" will definitely be distributed by this publishing company. When the time comes, it is a sure thing for the company to make money. A 5% stake means you can get at least £200,000 a year in dividends! ”

Looking at the smiling young man in front of him, Neil Mori felt a strong sense of confidence in him. Moreover, he felt that he was not talking to a young man under the age of twenty, but more like he was facing a top business elite with amazing eloquence.

"The £200,000 figure is really hard to refuse. But I don't think you're paying such a big price, it's definitely not for nothing!" Neil Murray didn't know much about finance, even though he only taught anesthesiology. But he still understands the most basic concept of return on investment.

"Of course I have my own requirements. However, this request will not embarrass you!" After a pause, looking at Neil Morley with a deaf look, Guo Shouyun didn't sell it, "I don't ask for anything else, I just need to ask for Rowling's consent in the future, you can help me say a few kind words on the side! Something I wanted to ask Rowling for permission would definitely not do her any harm. ”

"It's as simple as that?"

"It's that simple!" Guo Shouyun nodded solemnly.

After a moment of thought, Neil Murray nodded.

"If everything is as you just said, I promise to help you!"

"Happy working together!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and stretched out his right hand to the other party.

Neil Murray also stretched out his right hand without refusing.

Both got what they wanted. An income of at least £200,000 a year can greatly improve Neil Murray's financial situation. Moreover, in the middle he does not need to pay anything.

In Guo Shouyun's view, paying 5% of the shares and paying dividends of hundreds of thousands of pounds a year got a person who could have a significant impact on Rowling, and he did not suffer a loss, but made a lot of money.

"Now get Neil Murray and take Christopher Ritter. And I myself managed to win Rowling's favor, and I succeeded in all three moves. You just need to wait patiently for a few more months, and that's the time for the real harvest!" Guo Shouyun thought excitedly.

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Lunch at noon was naturally eaten at Rowling's house. It can be seen that she is very close to Molly Bevan, and even during the banquet, the two have been chatting.

After lunch, it was time for afternoon tea. After Guo Shouyun and Christopher looked at each other, the latter spoke: "Rowling, there's something I want to discuss with you?"

"What's the matter?"

Rowling, who was holding her daughter and talking to Molly Bevan, looked up.

"I'm going to shut down Ritter Publishing Economics!"

"Why?" Rowling was surprised.

"I started a publishing company with Bruce in the United States!"

"Publishing company?"

Christopher nodded. At the same time, Guo Shouyun on the side also spoke.

"Rowling, I've talked to Christopher and want to invite you to join in!"

"Invite me to join, but I don't know anything about business except writing!" Rowling shook her head.

"You don't need to know too much, and in fact I don't know much about the publishing industry. But Christopher is an expert at this. He could be entrusted with the specific operation of the publishing company. I'll be in charge of writing with you, just create profitable works for the company!" Guo Shouyun encouraged.

"If I join, I'm both a writer and a shareholder, how will the earnings be calculated?" asked Rowling after thinking about it.

"You and Bruce as writers get your own 15% share of the tax. In addition, as a shareholder, the portion of the company's income that belongs to the publishing company will be distributed according to the proportion of our shares. Also, if you trust me enough, I can still negotiate with each other as your agent when it comes to the licensing of the copyright around your two works in the future. And I don't charge any commission!" Christopher said.

"Rowling, that's a good thing. After that, you'll be able to get a double income!"

Neil Murray said on the side.

For the sake of his 5% stake, and the resulting gains, he certainly will not remain indifferent.

Seeing that the people closest to her are agreeing, the balance in Rowling's heart is gradually tilting.

"How much money do I need to invest if I join. How many shares of the company can I get?"

"£1,500,000, 15% of the shares! 25% and 60% for me and Bruce!" Seeing Rowling's heartbeat, Christopher was shocked and hurriedly said.

"I think Neil should be brought on board as well. Also, Rowling. Although Neil doesn't care too much. But I don't think this opportunity to achieve financial freedom should be missed. Moreover, having a common cause is good for your relationship and family stability in the future. Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

One glance at him, and then at Neil Morrie, who had a certain longing in his eyes. Rowling, who originally wanted to shirk and think about it before replying, hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.

"Okay, I'll join!"

Hearing this, Guo Shouyun and Christopher glanced at each other, and both of them saw the joy in each other's eyes.

“… However, aren't you boyfriend and girlfriend with Molly, why don't you bring her in too?"

Facing Rowling's inquiry, Guo Shouyun's face froze. If he and Molly Bevan were really boyfriend and girlfriend, he certainly wouldn't mind pulling her in to share the benefits. But now the two of them haven't skimmed it yet. If Guo Shouyun really gives hundreds of thousands of shares to the other party, it is not for love, it is really stupid!

But fortunately, Molly Bevan spoke up in time to relieve him.

"No, I'm not really interested in business!"

Hearing this, Rowling didn't insist too much. Christopher also changed the topic in time to avoid more embarrassment for Guo Shouyun.

The rest of the story is logical.