Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 85 Book Signing

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"10 million pounds of licensing fees, 10% of the box office share, how is this possible!"

When David Heyman hurried to Time Warner headquarters in Los Angeles, he received the latest news from Christopher.

"The other party only gave us one week to think about it. If we can't meet the conditions, we will breach the contract and withdraw the authorization!" After a pause, Richard Parsons glanced at the shocked man next to him, " Mr. Heyman, Warners can't pay such a high price for a novel that hasn't proven itself on the big screen, even if it sells!"

"It's impossible for any studio to accept such terms, and I think the reason they want it so high is to make room for negotiations. ... Mr. Parsons, next we need to find Christopher Ritter, with He will talk in detail face to face." David Heyman said quickly after thinking for a while.

Richard Parsons nodded in agreement.

"Negotiations will take place soon, but we also have to be prepared for the other side to default!"

David Heyman was shocked.

"Breach of contract? No, it's impossible to breach the contract." He shook his head hastily. "Now we've spent nearly $10 million on the Harry Potter movies. According to the statutory liquidated damages clause, he wants to give us 130 % compensation! Neither Christopher Ritter nor J.K. Rowling can come up with that much money."

"They may not have that much money, but not everyone else!"

Hearing Richard Parsons' meaningful words, David Heyman's pupils instantly shrank.

"Does Mr. Parsons know something?"

Richard Parsons shook his head, "There is no more news for the time being. However, I believe that without the help of the third force, Christopher Ritter would not have seized on the copyright issue at this time. ."

David Heyman thought for a moment and nodded. If Christopher Ritter and J.K. Rowling really planned to increase the price of the film and television rights of "Harry Potter", it would not have been delayed until now, and they would not have given such incredible conditions as soon as they came up.

"I believe that with the power of Warner, it should not be difficult to find the pretender hidden behind the scenes!"

"Of course!" Richard Parsons smiled confidently, but the sadness between his brows did not disappear.

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"Is there any news from Warners and Heiman Pictures?"

Guo Shouyun rubbed his wrists. There were unexpectedly many people looking for him to sign and sell books these days. After writing too many words, his wrists became sore.

"I've called three times and wanted to make an appointment with me! But according to what you told me, they've all declined!" Christopher Ritter said.

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"After a week of delay, it is enough to declare the default directly!"

"What if they actually agree to our terms?" Christopher frowned after glancing at him.

"Unless Richard Parsons and David Heyman are in a daze, agree to £10m royalties and 10% of the box office!"

Christopher nodded and agreed with Guo Shouyun's judgment. Although "Harry Potter" is in full swing all over the world, it has not proved its worth on the big screen. No matter how rich Time Warner and Heiman Pictures are, it is impossible to give such high conditions.

"It's almost time! Let's go!" Christopher looked at his watch and stood up.

"I really regret that I promised you to do book signings. I've been exhausted these two days!" Guo Shouyun couldn't help complaining as he stood up.

"Bruce, today is the last day, so please bear with it. Besides, thanks to this promotion, "Finding Nemo" sold 238,000 copies directly or indirectly in the past two days, creating the best sales result for your new book. Now You're a world-renowned best-selling author...!"

"OK, OK, Christopher, I must finish today's book signing. Let's go, don't make Rowling wait for a long time!" Guo Shouyun said quickly. He knew that if he didn't interrupt Christopher next, this guy would be just like Tang Seng, and he would take the trouble to encourage him to participate in the next book signing at the 'Philadelphia Station'. But after the book signing in New York, he really got tired of the tedious sales pitch.

Looking at Guo Shouyun's running back, Christopher shook his head helplessly. Even though he knew this would be the result, he couldn't help but want to try it. Gein's book signing was a huge boost to book publishing. In particular, Guo Shouyun's image, education, and background all have the potential to become a high-quality idol. As long as it is done around a dozen book signing events in the United States, Canada, Australia and other places, he has absolute confidence and packs Guo Shouyun as a celebrity. A star writer of world influence.

It's a pity that although his plan is good, Guo Shouyun doesn't cooperate no matter what. In addition, the other party is not only his own boss, but also the biggest cash cow of Bramble Bird, which makes Christopher feel a little helpless.

"Hi, Rowling."

"Bruce!"

After leaving the room, Guo Shouyun, who came to the corridor, happened to see Rowling walking out of the room behind closed doors.

After greeting, "Why didn't you see Neil and Jessica?"

"Jessica starts school next week and Neil intends to take her to relax in New York before she leaves."

Guo Shouyun nodded knowingly, "I'm really unqualified as a godfather. Taking Jessica to play in New York should be what I should do."

"You say that, isn't my mother even more unqualified?"

"Bruce, Rowling, it's almost time!" Christopher interrupted.

The two nodded their heads and walked out with him. Downstairs, after meeting the security provided by the security company, they left the Plaza Hotel and came to Central Park.

At the beginning, the book signing event for the two was held at the Plaza Hotel, but after too many people came, which had hindered the normal operation of the hotel, they changed the location to the open Central Park.

When the two got out of the car and walked to the widest plaza in Central Park, book fans had already lined up in a long line along the yellow line.

"Bruce, I love you!"

"Bruce, I'm going to give you a baby!"

Compared with the quietness of Rowling's book fans, Guo Shouyun's book fans' performance is much more crazy. There is no way to do this. Girls who are sixteen or seventeen years old and at the age of rebellion, never know what reason is.

Moreover, he hardly had to guess to know that these girls were diehard fans of "Fifty Shades of Grey".

"Bruce, you are much more popular than I am!" Rowling laughed as she walked away after glancing at the crowd.

"Rowling, I'd rather not be so popular!" Guo Shouyun shook his head with a wry smile. In the past two days, she has been kissed by these crazy girls with a face full of flowers. The lipstick prints on the face are estimated to be enough for a lipstick. Fortunately, Molly Bevin was not here, otherwise she would have gone mad when she saw this situation, no matter how cold her temper was.

"Don't you guys like to be sought after by women?" Rowling laughed.

"Just the right amount of pursuit is the enjoyment. If you overdo it, you are afraid!"

After shaking his head, Guo Shouyun sat down in his seat.

The two sat down, which means that today's book signing officially began. As the security personnel let go of the flow of people, the people in front of them excitedly ran towards the two of them.

Rowling's first fan was a young man of twenty-six or seven years old, while Guo Shouyun's first fan was an uncle in his early forties.

This is quite strange. In the past two days, Guo Shouyun is the first time to see such a young person among his fans.

"Hello, Mr. Guo!"

This uncle dressed in ordinary black looks a bit restrained.

"Hello!" After nodding, Guo Shouyun pointed to the "Finding Nemo" in his uncle's hand, "Do you need me to sign it?"

"Yes! I want to use your autographed set of Finding Nemo as my present to Charlie at age seven!"

"Charlie?"

"My son is very smart and likes to read some children's books! I learned from the Internet that your "Finding Nemo" is very good, so I plan to buy it for him!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Thank you very much for your interest, please give me the book!"

The black uncle nodded and hurriedly handed over the book in his hand. After opening the title page, Guo Shouyun was about to pick up the pen, but his men suddenly stopped.

"Sir, what's your son's name?"

"Charlie Walls!"

After nodding clearly, Guo Shouyun picked up the pen and wrote on the title page, "I wish Charlie Walls a happy birthday and a bright future. Bruce Guo, September 15, 2000!"

"Do you think this is okay?"

"Yes, yes. Thank you very much!"

After taking it over and taking a closer look, the black uncle nodded gratefully to Guo Shouyun, then turned and left.

Looking at his excited back, Guo Shouyun felt that this book signing finally had some different value.

However, when he saw the blond girl who was about eighteen years old, he couldn't wait to run over and looked excited. The corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.

"Bruce, I love you!"

He quickly stood up to stop the girl who was rushing towards him, "Ma'am, should I sign your autograph? There are many people waiting behind you!"

The girl struggled reluctantly, but she couldn't get over Guo Shouyun's strength to grab her arm. After several attempts, it finally gave up.

But just as Guo Shouyun breathed a sigh of relief and was about to sit down to sign, the blond girl rolled her eyes, suddenly unzipped her jacket, and pulled the white shirt inside, revealing her left side. Most of the white and tender breasts.

"Sign me here!"

The physique of Western women makes them generally have measurements that surpass that of Eastern women, and the eighteen-year-old is already mature and immature, so the **** of the girl in front of Guo Shouyun's eyes are really stalwart. It is also very eye-catching for any man with a normal orientation, but the premise is that it is in the right situation.

Guo Shouyun's conservative Eastern traditional thinking really can't make him sign his name on a girl's chest in front of everyone's eyes.

After being embarrassed for a while, he hurriedly picked up a copy of "The Hangover" next to it, opened the title page and quickly signed his name, regardless of whether the other party paid or not, and handed it over directly.

"Thanks for your support!"

Without letting Guo Shouyun sign his name where he wanted, the girl was naturally dissatisfied. Fortunately, the security guard Christopher invited to maintain order was not for nothing. After Guo Shouyun gave a wink, the other party hurried forward and stopped between the two.

Seeing that her plan could not succeed, the girl reluctantly left with the book "The Hangover" in her arms.

While he was relieved, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but sigh in his heart for the boldness of the American girl.

"Bruce, it looks like your fans really like you!"

Listening to Rowling's ridicule beside him, Guo Shouyun responded with a wry smile.

"Don't let Molly know about it!"

"Don't worry, Molly isn't that stingy!"

As new fans came up, the two began to get busy again. Compared with the relative rationality of Rowling's book fans, Guo Shouyun's book fans are really all kinds of demons. Fortunately, after more experience, he also adapted.