The days that followed were quiet and monotonous, and every day except for studying was studying potions and exercising.

The difference is that Dudley is more serious and focused on potions, and even asks Mrs. Figg to help him buy some esoteric potions and herbal magic books, and he is more serious and diligent in his physical exercises.

It's like being stimulated by something, and turning into a learning maniac.

Until the new year is crossed, it is a memorable year and a very important one.

It's 1991, and Dudley and Harry are eleven years old.

If you reach the age of eleven, you may be accepted into Hogwarts.

"Harry, I've got something to do today, you go home first." One day after school, Dudley suddenly said to Harry, "If the family asks, you will say that I have asked my classmates to play ball together." ”

"Okay, Brother D."

Harry nodded obediently and walked in the direction of Little Whitkin, who had been by Dudley's side for a long time, knowing that he shouldn't ask.

After parting ways with Harry, Dudley found a hidden alley where no one was around, first changed into a suit that had been prepared a long time ago, and then began to wipe things on his face.

After a while, a mediocre-looking young man came out of the alley.

The transfiguration or make-up technique, which Dudley lights up from the system, is currently only LV1.

There's really nothing in the system except for magic, and there's all the skills there.

Dudley is going to meet with the publishing house today, and this image is used in order to hide his identity.

Although it is a good gimmick for Master Jerry to be underage, it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, and Dudley does not like trouble, and keeping a low profile is his guideline.

Dudley agreed with the publisher at a coffee shop.

Because Dudley told the publisher that he created the book in a coffee shop, ordered only one cup of coffee at a time, and sat there all day.

"Mr. Jerry, long time no see." Jimmy, a staff member at the publishing house, immediately had a formulaic smile on his face as soon as he saw Dalley.

The one that laughs is called a brilliant one.

Thanks to Mr. Jerry, their publishing house is now rich.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Dudley is their food and clothing.

After some formulaic politeness, let's get to the point.

"The Lord of the Rings Volume 2 was, as expected, a big hit."

"The manuscript fee for this issue has been remitted to your account, and you can contact us at any time if you have any questions."

The second book of Lord of the Rings, Dudley, uses a split formula, and even the first book has been changed to a split due to the previous big sale.

Big sales are normal, who makes this world too scarce Western fantasy works, and the appearance of "The Lord of the Rings" is undoubtedly a shock to fantasy lovers in this world.

"I don't know when Mr. Jerry will be able to give us the manuscript of the third volume."

This is the purpose of the publishing house, the hot sales of the first and second volumes of "The Lord of the Rings" have made countless people red-eyed, and the publishing house is also anxious, after all, judging from the current popularity, it is picking up money for nothing, and no one wants the ticket in hand to fly away.

Seeing Dudley's delay in answering, Jimmy was a little anxious: "Are you worried about the sharing problem?" Rest assured, this is a good negotiation. ”

Even if the share ratio is reduced, the sales base can be placed there, and it will be earned after all.

If the God of Wealth runs away, it will be the real blood loss.

Dudley didn't rush to talk about the split, but asked, "Mr. Jimmy, we've been working together for two years." ”

"Yes, Mr. Jerry."

Speaking of this, Jimmy also sighed with emotion, who would have thought that the original attempt would be such a great success.

"I think your ability is good, are you interested in working with me?"

Dudley didn't talk much nonsense and went straight to the point: "I want to... Set up a company. ”

Jimmy didn't say no right away and didn't say yes right away, but asked, "Do what?" ”

"Sell merchandise."

Many things are not complicated high-tech to make money, as long as the brand can be beaten, just the copyright fee and the sales of various derivative peripherals can be collected and received softly.

For example, Harry Potter in Dudley's previous life, such as Pokémon, which is the world's top IP with the best ability to absorb gold.

In the later stage, as long as the heat is maintained, there is nothing to take out and 'stir-fry', and even lie down to make money to the point of softness.

The easiest and most convenient way to make money.

Writing novels - big sales - branding - selling merchandise, this is the path that Dudley planned from the beginning, and he planned it because he couldn't go to Hogwarts, although he really wanted to go to Hogwarts to learn magic.

In the previous life, I was always running around for life, but in this life, I can't worry about money.

Even if you can't get into a magic school, at least you have to be financially free.

Especially in the age of technology, the productivity of the Muggle world is no worse than that of wizards.

The threat of technology to spellcasters like wizards is actually not small at all, take other worlds as an example, such as FATE in the Moon World, Emiya Kiritsugu has a sniper rifle, a pack of bombs, and an origin bullet, and the elite magician who fights is holding his head and running away.

In fact, Dudley has always been curious about the question of whether guns can kill wizards.

At least in the Moon World, bullets can kill magicians.

Get a chance to try it out.

Jimmy didn't immediately agree to Dudley, but said tentatively, "Teacher Jerry... Can you give me some time to think about it? ”

In fact, he is very willing in his heart, after all, he is just working for the publishing house, and the publishing house makes a lot of money, and at most he will receive a little more bonuses, and the big head still goes into the pockets of the people above.

It's different with Mr. Jerry, judging from the current popularity of "The Lord of the Rings", even a little bit can go to the pinnacle of life.

But he couldn't be sure if Dudley meant it or if he was just talking.

Dudley nodded, giving the other party a moment to think about it, and he would definitely agree eventually.

No one is going to have trouble with money.

Next, the two engaged in intense and friendly negotiations over the division of the third book of The Lord of the Rings.

The proportion of the share was finalized.

As a result, both parties were satisfied, and the negotiation was ended.

Dudley: "It's a pleasure to work with. ”

Jimmy: "It's a pleasure to work with. ”

Seeing Jimmy get up, Dudley gulped down the milk from his glass.

Dudley didn't really like the taste of coffee, whether it's Italian or American.

So the guy went to the coffee shop and ordered a glass of milk.

According to his words, he is still growing his body and needs to replenish more meat, eggs and milk.

Well, this guy who is close to 1.8 meters tall is only 11 years old, and he is indeed still growing his body.

Within a few days, Dudley received a reply from Jimmy, who offered to come with him.

So, one contributed money and one effort, and soon bought a factory and began to sell "Lord of the Rings" merchandise.

The result is not Dudley's expectations, and it only took a month to sell well, and the most popular is the derivative items of the protagonist Hobbit trio, and of course the elven prince is more popular with girls.

The already popular work, relying on the hot sales of these peripherals, has also made more people who didn't know about this work.

Complementing each other, The Lord of the Rings quickly became a phenomenal work.