Chapter Twenty-Four: Where Are the Fantastic Beasts

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"Coffee, water!"

"Thank you!"

After thanking him, Guo Shouyun took the cup.

"Rowling, you know what? Bruce doesn't just like Harry Potter, he's written a new novel that is very relevant to Harry Potter, and it's very exciting!"

"Oh?"

After successfully arousing the curiosity of the other party, Christopher took out the rebound manuscript from his briefcase and handed it over.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?"

After seeing the name, Rowling couldn't help but show surprise on her face. She was all too familiar with the name. In her pen, it's a custom Hogwarts textbook, and there's a copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in every wizarding home!

"I'm sorry, Ms. Rowling. I'm very fond of your setting for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, so after writing the book, I simply used the name. If you mind, I can change it again!" Guo Shouyun said apologetically.

Rowling shook her head and said nothing. Her attention has been completely drawn to the content of the novel.

This classic movie, which won more than 800 million box office worldwide in later generations, undoubtedly shows its charm under Guo Shouyun's delicate writing.

Moreover, the producer of this film is Rowling herself, and although it is more than ten years later, the wonderful content in it can still firmly attract the talented woman who created the wizarding world of "Harry Potter"!

After noticing the change in Rowling's expression, Guo Shouyun and Christopher glanced at each other, and wisely did not make a sound to disturb. It wasn't until three hours later that the entrance door was pushed open, and a middle-aged white man of medium stature and elegant temperament walked in.

Rowling?... Christopher, are you here?"

The man came over with a smile after hanging his coat on a nearby hanger.

"Neil, you're back!"

Christopher took the initiative to stand up and greet him.

After the two hugged briefly, Christopher pointed to Guo Shouyun, who followed behind.

"This is Bruce Kwok, a talented American writer, who came with me to visit Rowling!"

"Hello, Mr. Murray!"

"Hello!"

Neil Morley looked at the young man in front of him, who was a little immature, but his eyes were full of vicissitudes and his temperament was calm, and he held the hand that the other party took the initiative to stretch out.

Guo Shouyun, who came from later generations, knew that Rowling had remarried, but he didn't know who her second husband was. However, according to the information provided by Christopher, although the two are currently living together, they are not married, which is also common in the West.

"She's...?"

After greeting the two, looking at his girlfriend who was still immersed in books, Neil Mori showed a look of surprise on his face.

"Neil, wait a minute. I'll be done in no time!"

Before Christopher could explain, Rowling had already taken the lead.

The latter nodded and greeted Christopher and Guo Shouyun.

"Let's go talk over there!"

After glancing at the meeting room not far away to which the latter was pointing, the two nodded. After a group came over, they sat down around the round table.

"Neil, I've brought a bottle of top Bordeaux wine this time, and we'll be sure to have a drink at dinner!" Christopher laughs.

"The best Bordeaux, can't it be the 'Château de Lysalus'?"

Because they are already very familiar friends with each other, Christopher rolled his eyes directly at Neil Morry's joke.

"The noble rot liqueur of Château Lysalus, even if I have the money, I can't buy it!"

Christopher Ritter is no joke, but anyone who knows anything about Bordeaux wines will know the name 'Château Lysalus'.

In the prestigious 1855 Bordeaux official rating, Château Lysalus was named the only super-Cru château, surpassing the five great estates of today, including Lafite, Latour and Margaux.

Michel Serre, a member of the Académie Française and a contemporary French philosopher, once praised: "The Château de l'Ésaris does not belong only to the Lysalus family, it belongs to France, to Europe and to the whole world." Like Chartres Cathedral, Ravel's Bolero, Monet's Water Lilies, it belongs to you and to me. ”

Because of its preciousness and small production, the noble rot liqueurs of Château Lysalus are basically not sold in the world, because there are too many orders and the supply exceeds demand. Before it could be listed, it was sold out by those aristocratic tycoons.

“… However, when you marry Rowling, I'll do my best to buy a bottle of 'Château Lysalus' of noble rot as a wedding gift!"

"Then I'll say thank you in advance!" After a pause, Neil Morry's gaze shifted to Guo Shouyun on the side, as the host, he couldn't snub the guests out of politeness.

"Mr. Guo is an American?"

"Yes, Chinese Americans!"

"It's unbelievable, Mr. Guo is already an excellent writer at a young age!" can impress Rowling, can make Christopher Ritter take a fancy to it, even if he has not read Guo Shouyun's book, Neil Murray can guess some.

"I'm still far behind Ms. Rowling in writing!"

Even after receiving the memory of Bruce Guo, Guo Shouyun's Chinese-style humility in his bones is still difficult to change.

However, young people are humble and make a good impression wherever they are.

Just as Neil Murray smiled and nodded, ready to say something, Rowling had already walked over with the novel.

"Mr. Guo, you have written a very good novel!"

Outstanding talent is the best way to earn the respect of elites. Rowling is undoubtedly the same.

"You've won a prize. I borrowed a lot of Harry Potter settings from this novel...!"

"No!" Rowling shook her head after interrupting him, "I haven't finished reading it yet, but the whole story takes place in the early 20th century, and apart from a few specific words, it's a completely new fantasy novel. ”

After a pause, Rowling glanced at Christopher next to her, "If you want Chris to help you publish, there is no problem, you don't have to ask me for authorization!"

She thought that Christopher Ritter brought Guo Shouyun over and showed her the novel to her, just to get her authorization and publish it smoothly.

However, such a misunderstanding, neither Christopher Ritter nor Guo Shouyun has any intention of correcting it.

"Rowling, except for the authorization. Bruce also wants to ask you some questions about the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!" Christopher Ritter began.

The later part of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is an excuse that Guo Shouyun thought of to get close to Rowling. Although he has seen the movie, he already knows how to write at least the next two "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". But at this moment, the biggest role of this novel is to allow him to successfully approach Rowling and win her favor.

“… Plus, he has some great ideas for the fifth and subsequent parts of Harry Potter that I'd like to share with you!"

"Oh?"

Rowling's spirit was shocked, and her eyes focused on Guo Shouyun's young face again. Having just watched "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", she fully believes that Guo Shouyun has the ability to give some useful advice in the writing of "Harry Potter".

But just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Neil Murray.

"Honey, it's half past six in the evening. As hosts, we can't let our guests go hungry, can we? As for literary exchanges, I'm sure there are many more opportunities ahead!"

"yes, Rowling. I'm hungry now!" Christopher agreed.

"Okay, let's have dinner first!"

After a moment's hesitation, Rowling nodded.

With Christopher Ritter threading the needle in the middle, Guo Shouyun and Rowling, as well as Neil Murray, gradually became familiar with each other. Especially during the meal, Guo Shouyun showed a sentence or two of thoughts about the follow-up parts of "Harry Potter" from time to time, which attracted Rowling's great interest.

Therefore, this meal can be described as a joy for both guests and hosts!

At nine o'clock in the evening, they left Rowling's house. On the way back to the hotel, Christopher Ritter smiled and high-fived Guo Shouyun.

"The first day of communication was a complete success, and now it's up to you to get Rowling's interest even further!"

"Haven't we found common ground?"

Guo Shouyun smiled.

"Oh, yes, but be careful not to make Neil jealous. Otherwise, we're 'self-defeating'!" Christopher confessed.

"Don't worry, I'll pay attention to proportion!" Guo Shouyun frowned, and after a little thought, "But for the sake of safety, you'd better find someone to pretend to be my girlfriend temporarily, and then introduce them to them in public." In this way, it is easier to dispel Neil Mori's suspicions!"

Christopher thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of this!"