Chapter Twenty-Seven: The First Pot of Gold

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The first thing Guo Shouyun did when he drove back to the hotel was to open his Swiss bank account online. Sure enough, the account, which was originally only a hundred thousand dollars, has now become more than 10 million. Moreover, more funds have been recorded in the accounts one after another.

"Great!"

Guo Shouyun looked excited and waved his fist again in celebration.

In order to reduce the risk, he invested $80 million in more than 20 betting sites this time, plus offline betting, even if the UK part of the gambling tax is deducted, he will make a lot of money. As for whether it will be manipulated by the dealer, he is not too worried. Compared to his own 80 million dollars. More than $40 billion of money is rolled over in the regular offline betting around Europe's hottest annual Champions League final, coupled with a larger number of outside bets. The annual scale of European gaming has reached an astonishing 270 billion ~ 689 billion US dollars! In comparison, Guo Shouyun's 80 million US dollars is not even a small shrimp in front of many predators.

Because he was too excited, Guo Shouyun had insomnia at night. But a night's insomnia is really nothing compared to my own rich gains.

From the end of the game to the next three days, Guo Shouyun's income was basically all recorded. The only thing he feared about the underground gambling site's refusal to pay money didn't happen. As long as the money he won, it was all safe and sound into his secret account in a Swiss bank.

However, because different betting sites and companies have slightly different odds on the outcome of the game, the profit part is still a little different from Guo Shouyun's previous expectations. Not less, but more than $20 million.

"$265 million!"

This is all the income of Guo Shouyun after deducting part of the gambling tax paid to the British Inland Revenue Service.

And, because $80 million is about to be paid to Google. Therefore, his 80 million bank loan as the principal this time was not counted. Otherwise, he would have $345 million at his disposal!

"After tossing back and forth for more than two months, I finally earned the first pot of gold in my life!"

Guo Shouyun remembered that since the moment he was reborn, he had been constantly refining this plan of 'white wolf with empty gloves', and now the plan has finally been successfully realized. Recalling the exhaustion of the past few months, I can't help but sigh!

But in addition to the joy, there is one more thing for him to worry about.

This money, with the exception of the UK and Canada portions, is not subject to betting taxes on the income generated on betting sites in the rest of the European countries. Tax evasion is illegal in any country. Although everyone is playing like this now, in order to avoid the trouble that may arise from this, how to use this fund still needs him to think carefully.

"Knock...!"

Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door.

After closing the account and buckling the laptop, Guo Shouyun opened the door, looked at Christopher Ritter who appeared outside the door, and was not only surprised: "Didn't you call to say that the genius was back?"

As he spoke, Guo Shouyun let him into the room.

"The M&A negotiations have gone a little bit smoother than expected and have now ended early. So I rushed back early to see how it was going on your side. ”

Guo Shouyun poured a glass of water and put it in front of Christopher.

"Thank you!"

"Look at you, the acquisition was successful?"

"Well, for £8 million, we've bought all the assets of Walker Publishing!"

Walker Publishing is an American midscale publishing company that publishes adult nonfiction, mystery novels, and children's books. It is considered the third echelon in the U.S. publishing industry.

"This is the contract, take a look!"

Guo Shouyun took it, took it in his hand and examined it carefully, and nodded.

"By the way, before I came, I had already instructed the editorial department and marketing department of the company to start preparing for the publication of your three novels. If all goes well, it will be available for sale in a week. ”

"Chris, it seems that you are much better as a publisher than a publishing broker!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"Hehe, I'm also very new to my new position! By the way, how are you doing with Rowling?"

"Don't worry, it's basically done! However, there is still a little bit lacking!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's gestures and expressions, Christopher thought for a moment and then said in a condensed voice, "Neil Mori?"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"I'll go to London tomorrow and find you a fake girlfriend to dispel Neil's doubts!"

"No need. I've already found a candidate myself!"

"Oh, where?"

Christopher said with interest.

"You'll see you tomorrow!"

"You're still playing mystery, but since you said that, let's do it tomorrow. I'll go back and rest first, fly from New York to London, and then turn to Essex, it's not an easy journey!"

"Then you should rest early! I won't wait for you for dinner!"

"Hmm!"

Guo Shouyun, who had booked a hotel for Christopher in advance, sent him out of the room.

"The problem of funding is solved, and then it's time to show your strength!"

Looking at the darkening night outside the window, Guo Shouyun's eyes flashed with a compelling light.

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Early the next morning, Guo Shouyun turned on his computer and sent an email to Molly Bevan. Since the girl repeatedly asked him by email a few days ago to confirm whether he really knew Rowling, Guo Shouyun knew her email address. Of course, even if she doesn't take the initiative to contact, Guo Shouyun can find the contact information of the other party through her hacking skills.

"Jingle bell...!"

Not long after, Guo Shouyun's newly bought mobile phone rang.

Looking at the strange call above, he smiled slightly, and basically guessed who the other party was.

"Hey, hello? Miss Bevin is it?"

There was a moment of silence, and then a crisp and hesitant voice came through.

"Are you really going to visit Ms. Rowling today?"

"Of course, I'll go with Christopher. By the way, Christopher Ritter is my co-agent with Rowling!"

"You said in the mail you could take me...!"

"No problem!"

"Really?"

"Of course... But can you do me a favor?" Guo Shouyun said.

"What's the busy?"

"That's right. Ms Rowling has a boyfriend named Neil Murray, a professor at the University of Exeter's medical school. In the past six months, I have often asked Ms. Rowling for some writing problems, which may have made Professor Neil a little misunderstood. So, I'd like to ask you to pretend to be my girlfriend and clear up this misunderstanding. It's as simple as that. ”

Listening to the silence on the other side of the phone, Guo Shouyun did not speak in a hurry.

"I can help you, but I have one condition!" said Molly Bevan after a moment.

"You say?"

Guo Shouyun's spirit was shocked, and he hurriedly said.

"I want to paint an oil painting of Ms. Rowling, and I want to get her autograph!"

"No problem, I can help you!"

"Really?"

"Of course, it's on me!" Guo Shouyun said confidently.

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome, we're helping each other. Oh, by the way, I'm going to pick you up at 9 o'clock this morning?"

"Yes. However, don't come to the bar, I'm afraid Dad will be upset when he sees it. After a pause, "Well, I'll be waiting for you at 8:50 on the east side of the intersection of Rose Street and Carl Street!"

"Got it. … This is your phone number, right?"

"Hmm!"

"Do you have an ICQ or MSN?"

"I have MSN!" Molly Bevan visibly hesitated.

"Tell me your account number, I'll add you!"

"No way!"

"Why?" Guo Shouyun frowned.

"I don't trust you!"

"Hey, Molly, we're friends anyway, aren't we normal?"

"We've only met once. But maybe after today, we'll be friends!

Listening to the blind voice from the mobile phone, Guo Shouyun smiled lightly, "This chick is quite difficult!"

Looking at the time, he dialed Christopher again.

"Chris, wake up!"

"Bruce, I'm already up, I'm washing, I'll look for you later!"

"No need. See you in the restaurant downstairs!"

"Okay!"

After making the call, Guo Shouyun simply cleaned up. After bringing the prepared things, I pushed the door and walked out. After coming to the downstairs restaurant and ordering two breakfasts, it didn't take long for Christopher Ritter to come down from above.

"After breakfast, shall we meet Rowling?"

Christopher asked.

Guo Shouyun nodded and handed over the manuscript prepared in advance.

"Look at it, I just wrote it!"

"You're done with another novel?"

Christopher looked shocked, then surprised.

"Well, I just finished writing it the day before yesterday!"

"I'll take a look!"

Without eating, Christopher picked up the original manuscript and read it.

"Declaration of Independence of the National Treasure?...... This is a series of novels about treasure hunting?"

"Well, I should be able to write about seven!" Guo Shouyun nodded.

He has seen three "National Treasures" and four "The Charlemagne Code", and the two series have very similar movie ideas. The reason why the latter did not make the box office of "National Treasure" was mainly because the German film market was too small. Guo Shouyun is ready to move some of the plots from "The Charlemagne Code" to the United States. Combined with the brain holes of the Chinese Internet treasure hunt adventure novels he has read, he can definitely write a set of classic treasure hunt novels that are not inferior to 'Indiana Jones'.

"Seven, you've thought about all seven?"

Looking at Christopher's incredulous expression, Guo Shouyun smiled.

"How could it be. In addition to this Declaration of Independence, I probably planned the storyline of the second Knights Templar. For the time being, I only thought about what to write about, and as for the outline and specific plot, it is still blank!"

"You guy, you're such a genius!"

After examining Guo Shouyun for a moment, Christopher couldn't help but exclaim.

He has never seen a writer who can have the creative speed of Guo Shouyun and ensure the quality of his works.

"Don't just praise me, let's see how I write?"

Christopher nodded and flipped through the manuscript. The content that has been modified by Guo Shouyun basically does not have sentence incomprehension and typos. The wonderful and ups and downs of the plot quickly attracted Christopher Ritter to it.

While Christopher was reading, Guo Shouyun finished his breakfast.