The closest route from San Francisco to the UK is from the skies over Lake Superior in the Great Lakes into Canada, all the way northeast through Canada, from Grosswater Sound, across the Atlantic, and finally over the UK.

Because of the thunder and lightning near San Francisco, all planes could not take off due to the weather, and business jets were no exception. Zhang Chen and his entourage waited on the plane for nearly three hours, and it was not until about 10 o'clock in the evening that the plane took off from San Jose Airport.

Flying at night is a good thing, Zhang Chen's plane from San Francisco to London only takes more than seven hours to fly at full speed, and the economic speed cruise only takes nine hours, just enough to sleep normally, and it is only about two o'clock in the afternoon local time to London.

No matter what kind of plane it was, no matter how comfortable it was, it couldn't be compared to the ground, Zhang Chen only slept for less than five hours before waking up and starting his daily exercise.

Knock, knock, there was a knock on the door in the break room, it was Sandberg.

Cheryl Sandberg looked radiant, her hairstyle and makeup were still delicate and gorgeous, and she didn't show any malaise from poor rest, "Zack, I've found some specific information about Bloomsbury Press and J.K. Rowling, would you like to hear it?"

Zhang Chen took a breath to finish the last set of squats, took the towel handed by the flight attendant Sybil, wiped his sweat, and gasped: "Of course." ”

Cheryl Sandberg holds her notepad and pen: "J.K. Rowling, born Joanne Rowling, was born in Gwentshire, England in 1965 and graduated from the University of Exeter in Devon in 1987, majoring in French and Classics. While living in Portugal in 1991, he married a Portuguese journalist, Jorge Orlantes, divorced in 1994, and now lives with his daughter in a small apartment at 7 Longen Street in Leeds, Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Because she was a single mother and had no regular income, her life was very difficult before. She didn't have a phone or pager, so she couldn't be reached for a while. ”

Zhang Chen thought for a while: "What is your suggestion?"

Cheryl Sandberg smiled slightly: "There is some hearsay that it is said that Rowling still writes at two cafes in the center of Edinburgh at a fixed time every day, both of which are near Cowgate Street and Southbridge, and if she is not at home, she should be writing in these two cafes." ”

Zhang Chen remained silent: "Where did you get the news?"

Cheryl Sandberg smiled: "Previously, in foreign affairs activities, I had a deal with the Second Permanent Secretary of the British Secretary of State, Dame Susan Rutterst, and she helped me ask Kareem Recker, the editor-in-chief of Bloomsbury, but the information was not 100% reliable. ”

Sure enough, he has worked in the White House, and the permanent secretary of the British Secretary of State for Culture can be contacted, Zhang Chen is happy in his heart, wherever the world goes, it depends on relationships.

Sandberg continued: "Also, I found some information online about Bloomsbury。。。。。 Sandberg told Zhang Chen about the information he found on the Internet, and continued: "Bloomsbury's current market value is 18.7 million pounds, which is equivalent to 26 million US dollars, and if we buy them, we expect to need at least 30 million US dollars in cash or equivalent securities." Bloomsbury's headquarters are located in London, at the corner of Bedford Square and Bloomsbury Street, next door to the Angolan embassy, and telephone and fax calls have been found. ”

Zhang Chen thought about it, nodded, and said to Sybil: "Tell Macmillan to reapply for a route and fly to Edinburgh instead." Thomas, once the route is confirmed, you can contact Isha and inform her of the itinerary change. ”

Thomas nodded yes: "Okay, we have an office in Scotland and will inform them to pick them up at the airport." ”

Zhang Chen pondered for a moment: "If it's convenient, let them help me bring some toddler toys and snacks, suitable for children around three years old." ”

Thomas said yes and went to call.

Although Zhang Chen's arrangement had nothing to do with Cheryl Sandberg, she still wrote it down.

After the record, Sandberg looked up: "Zack, why don't you go to London and talk to Bloomsbury first?"

Zhang Chen shook his head: "There's no need, although this company has great potential, but the publishing industry is a sunset industry, there is no room for imagination, and it is not cost-effective to acquire them." Let's go to Rowling first and ask her about her copyright licensing, which would be much easier if the publisher only had distribution rights in the UK. ”

Cheryl Sandberg nodded: "I see, that is to say, what we want is the overseas distribution rights and adaptation rights and other property rights of Harry Potter outside the UK." ”

Zhang Chen smiled: "Yes, that's it, Miss Sandberg, you are very good." ”

Cheryl Sandberg smiled, "Just call me Cheryl, do you need anything more for me to prepare?"

At this time, the voice of the captain Macmillan came from the loudspeaker: "Sir, the application for the route change has been completed, we will arrive in Edinburgh in two and a half hours, do you have any other instructions?"

Zhang Chen picked up the walkie-talkie: "No, Owen, thank you very much." ”

When the plane landed at Edinburgh Airport, it was exactly half past two in the afternoon local time.

Edinburgh Airport is not large, and some third-tier city airports in China are similar to those 20 years later, handing over passports and green cards and other materials to the airport and customs staff, Zhang Chen and his party left the airport by the airport's battery car, and several young men from Benital's Scottish branch have been waiting in the parking lot for a long time.

Because of the presence of the Irish Republican Army, the British Isles are also an important customer of Benital, although most of the customers are concentrated in London, but Edinburgh, as the capital of Scotland, also has Benital's station.

"It's cold. Sandberg couldn't help but hug his shoulders as soon as he got off the plane, even though it was August, the temperature in Edinburgh was only eleven or twelve degrees, and the airport was windy, Sandberg couldn't help but shiver.

Zhang Chen looked at the professional skirt Sandberg was wearing, couldn't help but shake his head, and asked Sybil to go to the cabin to get a Burberry women's windbreaker out, which he planned to give to Bi Weiguo's wife last time.

Put on a windbreaker and get in the car, and it's not so cold.

Benital employees helped Zhang Chen rent two cars, one of which was loaded with children's toys and food.

Edinburgh Airport is very close to the city, and it is only twelve or thirteen kilometers away by car, and the road conditions are good, so it doesn't take long to come to the city of Edinburgh.

The city of Edinburgh is very old, most of the buildings are four or five hundred years old, and before entering the city, you can see Edinburgh Castle standing at the highest point in the city. At this time in the city, this huge castle looks more and more ancient and bleak.

"Boss, there are two cafes in front of them, and they just looked at it, and this woman named Rowling is in the elephant café with the red sign. Thomas pointed to the conspicuous red façade in front of him, and the two large words elephant house were clearly visible.

Zhang Chen looked at Cheryl Sandberg: "Do you want to try your skills?"

If you don't train your legs, sooner or later

(End of chapter)