Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 23 Came for Profit

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"You're a crazy guy!"

After staring at Guo Shouyun for a moment, Christopher couldn't help saying.

"Only a lunatic and a paranoid can succeed, right!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

In fact, Guo Shouyun is not too concerned about whether "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Where are the Fantastic Beasts" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" can be successfully published in the UK. What he really likes is Christopher Ritter and J.K. Rowling, who he represents. He is coveting the "Harry Potter" film and television rights in the hands of Rowling, as well as a series of peripheral rights. This is a super bestseller that has created $23 billion in revenue over two decades and will continue to create wealth for years to come!

You know, many world-class companies do not have a market capitalization of $23 billion. Therefore, when this opportunity was put in front of him after rebirth, Guo Shouyun secretly made up his mind to work hard no matter whether he succeeded or not. This is also the only purpose for him to fly to England in person besides gambling.

According to Guo Shouyun's pre-made plan, the first step is to win Christopher's favor. For a publishing agent, a good book happens to be the biggest and most irresistible temptation!

Now, from his willingness to lend himself money and the importance he expressed in several contacts, Guo Shouyun understands that he has basically got this key person who can get him close to Rowling. If so, are Pirates of the Caribbean, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fifty Shades of Grey coming soon? Is it published in the UK? Don't be in such a hurry!

The only pity is that without the guarantee of post-published results, he originally planned to borrow money from publishers to gamble on football, and his idea of ​​earning more money was probably going to fail.

"Are you really going to self-publish?"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Don't worry, Christopher. The commission you deserve won't be less than a penny. Also, if you want to invest in the publishing house, I'm welcome."

Looking at Guo Shouyun's expression, Christopher Ritter finally determined that he was not joking with himself. After a moment of rapid rotation in my mind.

"What about Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?"

"Of course the fattest meat must be left to us to eat!" After a pause, a thought flashed in his eyes, Guo Shouyun suddenly said in a tempting tone, "Christopher, relying only on the 5% commission from the publishing agent, You'll never be a billionaire. But it's not the same if you join 'Thornbird Publishing'. With the content provided by me and Rowling, as a senior partner, you can easily reap big profits! To At that time, you will become a guest of the major investment institutions on Wall Street and the Financial City, and truly step into the upper class!"

The social experience of the past few decades tells Guo Shouyun that to convince a person, the most important thing is not to put forward a lot of reasons, but to make him fully and deeply realize that you stand by him, think about him, and can give He brings the most real benefits!

Looking at Christopher's increasingly hot eyes after thinking, Guo Shouyun knew that he was tempted. In fact, whoever changed it would not be tempted. Because, the quality of "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Fantastic Beasts", and "Harry Potter" is the best guarantee. As an experienced publishing agent, Christopher knows their market value.

"Thorn Bird Publishing Company? Bruce, it seems that you have already made up your mind to bring me in!"

After taking a deep breath, Christopher stared at the front of his eyes with a smile, not like an ordinary author at all, but more like a young man with a shrewd businessman.

Guo Shouyun smiled, he just thought of this name temporarily. However, since Christopher misunderstood, it is also a misunderstanding, and it is not a big deal.

"So you agreed?"

"I want 30% of the shares!"

After thinking for a moment, Christopher's eyes were full of light.

"Good work, Christopher!"

Guo Shouyun stood up and stretched out his right hand towards him.

After the two simply shook hands, "What are you going to do?"

"My £5m plus your £1.5m is £6.5m. Plus we can lend at least another £4m from the bank so we can buy a mid-sized publishing company in the US. You do the company CEO!"

Christopher nodded thoughtfully, and soon he frowned again.

"Then my publishing company...?"

"Transfer it. As the owner of a publishing company, it is not suitable for you to be a publishing agent!"

Publishing brokers are the bridge between publishers and authors, and their greatest responsibility is to win their own interests from publishers for vulnerable authors. But if the publishing agent becomes the publisher, it will undoubtedly lose the role of the bridge.

"I think we can pull Rowling in!"

Hearing this, Guo Shouyun was overjoyed and secretly said, "It's what you're waiting for!"

"So, now we should make a trip to Exeter!"

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Located on the banks of the River Exeter, with a population of 110,000, Exeter is a famous historical and cultural city in the United Kingdom, as well as the county seat of Devon, where the Devon County Council is also located.

The University of Exeter, located here, is the UK's top comprehensive research university and a member of the Russell University Group in the UK. World-class research in many disciplines, including anthropology, anthropology and exercise science. It was also named by The Times as the most beautiful university in the UK!

J.K. Rowling, who became popular because of "Harry Potter", is one of its most famous alumni. And, in 2000, at the invitation of the University's management, Rowling stayed here after being awarded a Doctor of Letters by the University of Exeter.

"It's such an old and beautiful place, and so quiet!"

Sitting in the car, watching the scenery passing by the window, Guo Shouyun not only sighed.

"At first, Rowling chose to settle here because it was picturesque and quiet, which is very suitable for writing. Of course, the University of Exeter is also one of the reasons."

After nodding, Guo Shouyun continued: "Christopher, what kind of person is Rowling?"

"The temper is mild and plain, the character is tough and strong, and it has a strong subjective consciousness!" Christopher Ritter said after thinking about it.

The translation of this sentence is 'soft on the outside and rigid on the inside', which is strong in principle!

After having a general understanding in his heart, Guo Shouyun already had a rough plan for how to get along with J.K. Rowling.

"It's here, it's here!"

As Christopher looked at it, a place surrounded by a half-person-high wooden fence, two oak trees were planted in the yard, and the walls covered with vines were piled with stones. A typical English building with a bit of quaint temperament appeared in the yard. in his eyes.

Asking the driver to park the car on the side of the road, Christopher and Guo Shouyun pushed open the door and walked down.

"Rowling should be at home at this time, let's go!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, followed behind Christopher, and walked into this two-storey English-style building that was not luxurious, but contained historical memories with his carefully prepared gifts.

Crossing the road paved with moss-covered flagstones at the corner, and walking to the entrance hall, Christopher rang the doorbell. It didn't take long for footsteps from far to near came from inside.

"Crack...!"

With the not harsh sound of the door, a man with golden shawl and long hair, wearing a black close-fitting long-sleeved T-shirt, a light brown scarf wrapped around his neck and casually put it on his chest, and a loose light brown shirt. A middle-aged woman with gray trousers and a pair of blue shoes appeared in front of Guo Shouyun.

"Rowling!"

"Hi Christopher!"

The two hugged each other with smiles on their faces. UU reading www. uukanshu. com

"Is Neil at home?"

"He went to school for class and hasn't come back yet!"

"I brought his favorite Bordeaux this time!"

"Drinking is not a good thing, Christopher!"

While speaking, Rowling let Christopher and his party into the house.

"Rowling, don't be so serious. Or Neil will be scared off by you! ... Oh, right. Let me introduce you, this is Bruce Guo from America. Also a very good writer. , and still your loyal fan!"

After noticing that the other party was looking at him, Guo Shouyun took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.

"Hello, Ms. Rowling! I'm a Harry Potter fan and you've created a great novel!"

Ancient and modern Chinese and foreign, no matter men, women and children, no one does not like to be complimented. Human nature is like that, and so is Rowling of course.

"thanks!"

Shaking hands with Bruce, Rowling accepted the compliment generously.

"Please sit down! ... What would you like to drink?"

"I'm still the same, a cup of coffee!" Christopher Ritter was also polite.

"I want a glass of water!" Guo Shouyun said.

Rowling nodded and walked into the kitchen on the side.

Guo Shouyun took a brief look. After this living room was made of thick wood and full of classical European style, he gave Christopher a wink next to him. The latter nodded knowingly. After he made up his mind to join Guo Shouyun's publishing company, Christopher himself had already proposed La Lorraine to join the company, and he had formulated a series of plans without any need for his words.

This further made Guo Shouyun understand. No matter what time, it is the most real interests that can move people the most and change a person the most!