After getting off the plane in New York, as soon as he walked out of the airport passage, Tom pounced, hugged his grandson Mingha and smiled, and patted him on the back excitedly, and the people next to him were used to it. Sun Ziming was really a little unaccustomed to this kind of welcome, and when this guy was excited, he quickly pushed him away. Two big men hugging each other, like what words?

After Tom finished making out with his friend, he helped Sun Ziming pull his suitcase out, and the accent of Cantonese came again.

"Ming, do you know how much we have earned? Five and two million dollars! ”

Sure enough, he is worthy of being the richest man in the future, and the stock price has risen by 100% in more than a month, and he does not lose himself by putting half of his personal savings such as bonuses and dividends on him.

"Really? Tom, now I regret giving you 10% commission! ”

Tom doesn't know how to eat Sun Ziming's set, this guy has a very accurate business vision, but he doesn't know anything about how to operate. Without a financial talent like himself, can he make a lot of money?

"No, it's too late for you to regret it, we signed an agreement!"

However, Tom also has his own views on how to invest. After the two got out of the airport and got into the car, Tom began to persuade his friend to let his grandson accept it if he saw it.

"Clearly, every investment should have an expected loss or profit point, and if it reaches or exceeds, we should close the investment, which is the safest."

Although Sun Ziming is not as proficient in financial operations as Tom, he knows that the baby face will become the richest man in the world, and his company will become a hen that lays golden eggs. Tom's words may have made sense, but how would Sun Ziming follow his advice on this company?

"No, you're speculating and not investing. Tom, I'm bullish on Microsoft's future and want to invest in the long term. Tom, I only make movies, and if I don't have inspiration in the future, I can live well with these investments, right? ”

Seeing that he couldn't convince Sun Ziming, Tom shrugged his shoulders and stopped persuading, he already knew what kind of personality his friend was in Hong Kong. Besides, Ming is also right, making movies is indeed about inspiration. Taking advantage of the time when you can make movies and make money now, making long-term financial investments is also a guarantee for the future.

Tom sent Sun Ziming back to his home and continued to go back to work. Sun Ziming put down his luggage, drove Mrs. Tom's Toyota, and went to the nearest bookstore.

The bookstore in the United States is really big, with a dazzling array of books, and looking at the book list in his hand, Sun Ziming can't help but feel distressed. These are all books that Yan University and CUHK classmates asked him to buy, and if he looks for them himself, he doesn't know when he will find them.

"Sir, is there anything I can help me with?"

Sun Ziming looked up and saw that it was a beautiful white female clerk of twenty-seven or eighteen years old, who hurriedly handed the book list to others.

"Great, this is the book I want to buy, can you help me find it all?"

The clerk looked at the book list and was also shocked, the list was densely packed, at least one hundred and fifty or sixty books.

"Wait a minute, we'll help you find it now, there may be some professional books that we don't have. However, don't worry, we'll help you buy it from other bookstores."

"Thank you so much."

The clerk took the book list and whispered a few words to the shopkeeper, and the boss was so happy that he asked the other two clerks to help, which was a big business.

Sun Ziming waited for the clerks to find books, and at the same time went to the novels to read. Although he doesn't like to read English novels, some novels are still good to make into movies. Fingers ran over the rows and rows of books, several of which were pretty good. It's a pity that these authors can't hand over the adaptation rights to such a nobody, although they have a good reputation in Asia.

"When Happiness Knocks on the Door"? Why did this book also appear?

This book was originally given to him by Hu Weiguo when Sun Ziming was in the most difficult time in Beiping. Countless nights, he would encourage himself with Chris Gardner. Unexpectedly, this book was published ten years ahead of schedule. Opening the book, Sun Ziming looked at the familiar words, and couldn't help but sour at the corners of his eyes, as if he had returned to the freezing Beiping.

I don't know how long I watched it, but the considerate shopkeeper brought me a cup of hot coffee. Sun Ziming just sat in the store and read a book while 'remembering' the past. How long has it been since I've read a book so quietly?

"Sir, your books are ready, would you like us to help you get into the car?"

Sun Ziming raised his head blankly, and the clerk reminded him again, and then he reacted.

"Oh no, I'll check out first. Wait a minute, you can send it to me according to the address I gave. ”

"Okay, please come with me."

Sun Tzu signed a cash check, left the addresses of Yan University and Chinese University, picked up the novel and prepared to leave. At this time, the white clerk just now asked in a low voice, "Sir, do you like this book?" ”

Sun Ziming retracted his left foot and smiled: "Yes, this reminds me of a lot of things worth remembering, this author is an amazing person!" ”

The white clerk said happily: "Thank you for your compliment."

Sun Ziming was a little puzzled, what does this have to do with her?

"This is what my husband wrote, this is a wedding gift from him, I am so proud of him!"

The white clerk replied proudly, but the sadness under the pride could not be concealed.

Yes? The grandson stood dumbfounded for a few minutes, and Chris Gardner actually married a white girl and gave her his autobiographical novel as a wedding gift? Oh my God, this world is completely chaotic!

"Sir, can I have a few words with your employee? I was intrigued by her husband's book."

Sun Ziming bought so many books at once, and the chubby shopkeeper was smiling from ear to ear, not minding his employees chatting with others.

"Please, I recommend you go to the café opposite, the latte is very good. That's where you bought your coffee. ”

"Oh, I forgot Xie Lu's coffee, how much is it?"

"No, you're my big customer, count me as the one I invited you to drink."

"Then thank you for your hospitality."

The two arrived at the café across the road, it was afternoon, few people were drinking coffee, and the café was a little deserted.

"A latte, Charlene, what do you want?"

"It's also a latte, thank you."

Sun Ziming chatted with Sha Lin while reading quickly, no wonder it was different from what he remembered. Chris Gardner's father and son met Charlene, a kind unwed mother, at the aid station. Her daughter, Charlene, loves to play with Chris, and through the bond of children, the two supported each other through the most difficult days.

"Charlene, if you don't mind, I want to meet Mr. Chris, I want to buy the rights to the film and television adaptation of this book."

"Really, great!"

Twenty-eight-year-old Charlene rejoiced like a child, and this was the best news she had ever received. With this money, she and her husband may be able to make up the cost of little Lydia's surgery.

Sun Ziming followed Sha Lin back home, a very dilapidated little house, a cute blonde white girl was playing games with a short curly black boy in the yard. The afternoon sun was very hot, and the two children were playing with sweat and laughter.

Sun Ziming gave the candy and toys he bought on the road to two children who didn't know how to be sad, and got two hugs and kisses. Sha Lin watched the two children excitedly play with toys, still holding the candy she had just gotten in her hand, her heart was a little sour, and she whispered grateful: "Thank you, thank you, you are such a good person."

Sun Ziming looked at the happy children in the sun, and also felt very happy, and smiled happily: "I like children, I think they are our angels." With them, our lives are complete. ”

After a while, Sha Lin brought a cup of coffee, and Sun Ziming got up to take it. The two sat in the simple but cozy living room and chatted while waiting for her husband to return.

An hour later, Sun Ziming was playing with the two children in the yard, and Chris returned. Although this middle-aged black man was well-dressed, Sun Ziming could see the anxiety on his face that could not be concealed.

Although "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" was published, the sales were not satisfactory at all, and it only brought him a small income, which was not enough to pay for little Lydia's surgery. Seeing that little Lydia is growing up day by day, the best period of surgery is almost over, how to make the couple not anxious?

"Mr. Chris, I like little Lydia a very much. I want to know how much her cardiac correction surgery will cost? ”

The couple's faces were full of anticipation, and Chris replied excitedly: "200,000 dollars, we can apply for medical insurance 80,000 dollars, and there is still a gap of 120,000 yuan."

Tom, who came from the office, interrupted, "Mr. Chris, we don't recommend you apply, it's a trap for the insurance company. If you apply, you will pay a high price in the future."

Tom explained the U.S. health insurance system to the couple, not only the Chris couple were stunned, but even Sun Ziming was dumbfounded, this country can be so strange.

They can apply for $80,000 in health insurance, but only if they file for bankruptcy first. As soon as Chris files for bankruptcy, his newfound stockbroking job will be lost under US law, because his credit rating is not enough to keep him in the job, which means that years of hard work will be wasted.

Chris looked at the laughing little Sharin in the yard in embarrassment, gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, as long as you pay $120,000, the copyright of this book is yours."

Sha Lin hurriedly stopped, this would make her husband's efforts in vain, Chris hugged his wife and insisted: "Sha Lin, without this job, I can find another job." Lydia can't put it off any longer, she's five years old! ”

"No, no, you misunderstood me."

Sun Ziming still can't see this kind of scene, which reminds him of his past.

"I mean, I want to buy the rights to adapt my book, and I will pay for Lydia's surgery, which is a gift from me to my child."

"This"

The couple looked at the two in front of them in amazement, they couldn't believe that God would really give them such a gift.

……

Accepting the gratitude of the two couples, Sun Zi Mingcai and Chris talked about the adaptation rights.

The first half of this book is moving, but the happiness in the second half takes an unnatural turn, making it feel like a fantasy ending. But if you add some transitions, the whole story will be lengthy, and the charm of the movie will be greatly reduced.

Sun Ziming's story is indeed more touching and inspirational than Chris's book, which is also the publisher's suggestion.

"Chris, what do you think I've changed?"

Chris smiled bitterly in his heart, this is the advice that people gave him at the beginning, it seems that people are right, business and feelings are two different things.

"Ming, you've changed it well! I agree with your revisions, but I beg you not to modify the book, only the ending of the movie."

"That's for sure, I only buy film and television adaptation rights."

This man was a little out of shape, and Sun Ziming had to remind him again that he just wanted to get the right to film and television adaptation.

……

There was almost no dispute, and Sun Ziming left a check for $300,000, taking away the adaptation rights of "When Happiness Knocks on the Door", as well as the family's happiness gratitude.

Although Tom was not optimistic about Sun Ziming's investment, it was a respectable behavior, so he did not dissuade him. When the two came out of Chris's house, Tom said in Cantonese, "Ming, you're a good person!" ”

"Tom, I'm not a good person, but I think Mr. Chris is a person who deserves my respect".

"Well, he is very responsible, and he is indeed a respectable person, may Bodhi bless him!"

"Bodhisattva, not Bodhisattva!"

Back at Tom's house, after dinner, Sun Ziming pulled Tom to talk about his adaptation. He wants Fa Ge to play Chris, and Feng Tsai to play Little Chris.

"God, Ming, you're really crazy!"

Now Americans' impression of the Chinese is still stuck in braids and small feet, either Red Guards, or Bruce. Lee (Bruce Lee). How could they accept a Chinese American to play such a role?

Yes, Sun Ziming also feels a little unreliable. Now don't talk about Chinese, even black people are either thieves or robbers in Hollywood movies, how can they accept a yellow person as the leading actor?

But if you don't let Fa Ge act, how can you fulfill the promise she gave him? It is not difficult to get the European actor, as long as you pay attention to art, with Fa Ge's acting skills and his own 'memory', it is a matter of time before you get the best actor. The difficulty is in the Oscars, as if no Asian has won the Best Actor in 'memory'.

"Ming, if you really want a Chinese American to be on the podium of the Oscars. I'll give you a suggestion".

Tom's advice is simple, one word - wait, wait for the society to become more enlightened, wait for the image of Asians to change in the minds of Americans, everything has to be done slowly.

'Hey' Sun Ziming sighed and threw the book on the sofa, this is indeed a slow job. It's like carefully selecting and preparing the first album for Juanzi, but the market still refuses to accept it. There are some things where you are a genius by half a step ahead, and a madman by a step ahead.

Since he knew that this was something that could not be done at present, Sun Ziming was no longer entangled, and flew back to Hong Kong the next day.