The sunset in Los Angeles is no different from that in Edinburgh, and the sunset is just as colorful, but the hotel is more magnificent but has no heritage; The people here also seem to be more pompous, wearing hand-sewn clothes and carrying luxury designer bags worth thousands of dollars.

That was Beverly Hills' first impression of J.K. Rowling, but Brian made a good impression of being warm and gentle.

"Chris", Brian got up and rushed to the door of Chris? Columbus raised his hand and whispered, "Rowling, Chris is here, let's go to the boss's house." ”

Rowling, who was holding her daughter, had the heart to greet her friend, but she was afraid that it would not be appropriate, so she hesitated: "Is it appropriate?" ”

"It's okay, I've already arranged it", Brian beckoned the waiter over, gave him a fifty-dollar tip, and whispered, "Boy, reserve a seat for us, and we'll come over for dinner in half an hour." ”

“Ok/Think/you/sir”

Brian waited for the waiter to walk away, and while helping Rowling with his coat, he whispered, "There are reporters squatting at the gate of the boss all year round, let's touch him and promote your novel." ”

Chris who finished reading the novel? Columbus also smiled and said, "Rowling, you have that talent, and it is our honor to be able to help you." ”

Rowling didn't think it was good, but the big Hollywood director said so, and she had to accept the favor.

A few minutes later, the three of them drove to Sun Ziming's manor, where she looked like she was in a dream in the sunset garden, meadow, tulip grove, basketball court, tennis court, and swimming pool.

"Like it? There's a similar manor next door to his house, and if you like it, I'll borrow it for you, so you can revise the novel with peace of mind. ”

What line is this? Rowling hurriedly refused, but Brian tried her best to persuade, "Rowling, it's okay, you just live in peace." Your most important job now is to finish the novel, and the company will arrange the rest for you. ”

Yesterday Sun Ziming woke him up, this must be a genius writer, and he will become a legend in the future. It's just that the company's strength is not enough, otherwise Brian would have rented a mansion in Beverly Hills for this genius writer to live in!

"No, no, you misunderstood me, I will go back to Edinburgh after signing the agreement, which is my home, and only there can I have enough creative passion."

Chris Columbus knew the virtue of this guy, and turned his head to hold back a smile, Brian glared at him, and had to give up regretfully.

Chris Columbus led the two into the house, and regardless of Brian, he only made a cup of Longjing tea for her and himself, and said with a smile: "You try this tea, this is the best tea in China." At first, you may not taste good, but after a long time, it can bring a calm mood. You're a writer, and if you're not inspired, it's a good drink. I usually like to have a drink when I'm in a bad mood. ”

Rowling tasted it restrainedly, she couldn't taste it good or bad, she only felt that it was light and tasteless, but there was a kind of distant fragrance.

There was a sound of footsteps, and the grandson came down, and there was a little girl with pink makeup sitting on her shoulder, with two pigtails, a pink coat, and calfskin boots, beautiful and cute, as soon as she saw Brian and Rowling, she immediately said in a milky voice: "Uncle, aunt." ”

"Hello (hello)"

Rowling hurriedly got up and shook hands with her grandson Ming, and said apologetically: "Ming", but when she looked at his long gray hair and the little girl with a smile on his shoulder, she didn't know how to say it.

Sun Ziming also looked at Rowling, although she still looks like before after not seeing her for a year, she has lost her previous shabby appearance and has a kind of elegant confidence.

"It's okay, how's it going?"

Rowling looked at Brian, looking smooth, but what the hell, she didn't know what was going on.

Brian Thief laughed, "Mike Hart, the editor-in-chief of Scholastic (Scholar Press), is too cunning to get the U.S. publishing rights for free. He thought I didn't see his legs shaking under the table. I'm going to have our company fund Rowling's publication, and I'm going to find another publisher to distribute it. ”

Sun Ziming smiled at Rowling: "Rowling, this is the role of the agent, he will maximize the benefits for you, regardless of whether those interests are reasonable or not." ”

Brian sneered: "Boss, this is all learned from you, didn't you also kick out Warner, start your own film company, and do another distribution channel?" ”

This is also true, knowing that you are making money, why should you give it to others?

While talking, James Cameron, who had taken a shower, also came down, shook Rowling's hand, and then made a rare joke, "Dear lady, this guy said you are the most imaginative writer in the world, don't let us down." We bought the rights to adapt your novel at the highest price in the world! ”

The introverted Rowling's face turned red, and Sun Ziming hurriedly laughed and scolded: "Rowling, don't pay attention to him." He is the worst reputable director in Hollywood, and no one who has worked with him will say anything good about him! ”

"Cut, aren't you just saying nice things for me?"

"I'm counting on you to help me make money, have you ever heard Brian say anything bad about?"

"Profiteers!"

Sun Ziming scolded back: "Have you ever seen such a good profiteer as me? Rowling, don't you know that this bastard costs $200 million to make a movie, and only someone as generous as me would agree to this madman! ”

"Cut, I bet that movie will definitely create a box office myth!"

Chris Columbus, who had been silent all the time, laughed, laughing so hard that James suddenly lost confidence, as if his total box office was not as high as this guy?

Brian said, "I'm in the same position as Chris, I think the boss is crazy and has run into another madman!" 200 million dollars, you can be buried in cash! ”

Hey, James's popularity is indeed a problem, Sun Ziming was afraid that this guy would be angry, so he had to divert the topic, turned his head to Rowling and said: "Rowling, if you need anything, just look for Brian, even if there is no milk powder at home at night, you can call them." If we give a commission, we have to toss them to death. ”

Brian pretended to wipe a cold sweat and joked: "Rowling, I still follow the current agreement, the kind of nanny-style agreement is for newcomers, and the percentage of the commission has reached 30%!" ”

With a few people's jokes, Rowling relaxed a lot, and also joked: "Ok, I accept your proposal, but the 5% commission is not low." ”

Brian looked at Sun Ziming with resentment and argued: "No, no, it's already very low, the previous Hollywood standard was 10%. ”

Chris? Columbus whispered to Rowling how his boss defeated CAA, which made the commission ratio suddenly cut in half.

While talking, everyone had already arrived at the gate, and Lu Huiguang, who was driving behind, hurriedly got out of the car, took Sun Mingjuan and put him in the car; Brian also hurriedly checked Rowling's meter, which began to blush. Chris Columbus also straightened his clothes and whispered, "Don't be nervous, it's just a little publicity now." You don't have to answer any questions, keep your mystery alive, just follow us, ok? ”

"Ok," Rowling took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.