Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 17 Three Conditions

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"Okay, great!"

After watching it for a while, Christopher Ritter slapped his thigh hard and exclaimed loudly.

Guo Shouyun was not surprised by the joy that naturally appeared on his face. "Pirates of the Caribbean" later surpassed "Transformers" and was no less than the classic IP of "Speed ​​and Passion"! Even if the reputation of the fifth film is not satisfactory, it has achieved a global box office of 800 million US dollars. Six movies, Guo Shouyun watched six or seven times before and after, and he remembered more than 90% of the plots clearly. And a novel adapted from such a popular movie will naturally not be less attractive.

In fact, Christopher Ritter was completely captivated by the plot.

The bohemian and righteous Captain Jack, the strong, brave and upright handsome blacksmith Will Turner, the beautiful and persistent pursuit of love Elizabeth Swan, the crazy and evil pirate leader Barbossa. Each character is not the same, all have their own personality characteristics, and they are all so fresh. Especially the setting that the pirates of the Black Pearl will turn into skeletons under the moonlight because of the curse, in Christopher's view, is particularly exciting.

After waiting for half an hour, looking at Christopher Ritter, who was completely immersed in the plot of the novel, Guo Shouyun, who was unwilling to wait any longer, woke him up.

"Mr. Ritter, these books will be put here for now. After you finish reading, we will continue the discussion tomorrow."

Anyway, the copyright is registered, Guo Shouyun is not afraid of Ritter's trouble.

"Mr. Guo, are these three sets of books handed over to me as an agent?"

Christopher, who put down the book, asked impatiently.

"That's right!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Please wait!"

After getting a positive answer, Christopher, who was instantly excited, stood up quickly, turned around and took a few documents from his desk drawer, and then hurriedly walked back and handed them to Guo Shouyun.

"This economic contract! The clauses in it are filled in according to the standards of well-known writers. After reading it, if Mr. Guo thinks there is no problem, we can sign it today!"

Christopher Ritter is a businessman, and when faced with a business opportunity, of course he understands that he must not miss the opportunity. Even though this might not be big, he still felt that it would be safer to take Guo Shouyun first.

Nodding his head, after taking a look at the contract, Guo Shouyun smiled and said, "I can sign this contract, but I have a few conditions!"

"Please say!"

"First, these books will be officially released in two weeks at the latest, that is, on May 22. I believe that with Mr. Ritter's current ability, he can do it."

Christopher Ritter, who holds the rights to the "Harry Potter" bestseller, is now the most popular publishing agent for the world's major publishing giants. His energy can fully fulfill Guo Shouyun's request.

However, if he can do it, he can't help but ask, "Why are you so anxious?"

"I naturally have my reasons! However, it is inconvenient to disclose for the time being!"

Looking at the unpredictable Guo Shouyun, after frowning and thinking for a while, Christopher nodded.

"Secondly, I don't need copyright fees for these three sets of books, but I hope to sign a gambling agreement with the publisher. That is: if each set of books sells more than 100,000 copies, I can get 5% of the total sales. For every additional 100,000 copies sold, my royalties will increase by 1%, and for more than 1 million copies, it will be 15%!”

Guo Shouyun is very clear that, as a cutting-edge writer, the publishing rights of simple paper books are only tens of thousands of pounds. Although he was short of money, he didn't care about the money. And royalty income is the real bulk.

"No problem, I can fight for this for you!"

Christopher Ritter readily agreed. After watching "Pirates of the Caribbean", he is optimistic about the sales prospects of Guo Shouyun's books. He had no doubt that the man in front of him would be a super author with a million bestsellers. So 15% of the top royalties, in his view, is not an excessive requirement. It's just that this requirement is a little earlier.

"...But I think the copyright fee that should be charged should still be charged. Bruce, although there are mediocre talents in the publishing industry, there are also many publishers with profound literary literacy. They can see the excellence of your works and give them superior conditions."

"You will be my publishing agent in the future, and you will be a professional in book publishing. If you think you can, then follow your will, but you must guarantee 15% of my royalties." After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun nodded. .

"OK, no problem!"

"Thirdly, if the sales of these three sets of books are good, I hope the publisher can pay me $20 million in royalties in advance!"

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult!"

Christopher Ritter frowned.

"If my book really sells, it won't be difficult, will it?"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's confident face, Christopher Ritter nodded.

"I'll try my best to get it for you, but $20 million isn't a small amount!"

"I understand!" Looking at the solemn expression on Christopher's face, Guo Shouyun nodded with a smile, brought the document over, and read the entire contract in detail. After finding no text traps, at the end Sign your name.

Christopher Ritter was relieved when the dust finally settled, and while he was happy, he also asked the doubts buried in his heart.

"Bruce, there are many well-known 'publishing agents' in the United States, and your books are good enough. Why don't you come to England to find me instead of them?"

"Because I love Ms. Rowling's Harry Potter, and you happen to be her manager! ... By the way, Christopher, can you introduce Ms. Rowling? In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Writing, I have a lot of questions I want to ask her!"

"Of course! Rowling loves communicating with her peers, especially good writers!"

"That's good! By the way, I'm temporarily staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. My cell phone number is written on the title page of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". If you have any questions, please call me anytime!"

"OK!"

"Okay. I've said everything that needs to be said, and it's time to leave." After the words were finished, Guo Shouyun stood up.

"I send you!"

"Um!"

Under Christopher's personal farewell, Guo Shouyun left Ritter Publishing and Economics. I got into the taxi and looked at the Bauhinia Building in the distance, and there was a glint in my eyes.

The reason why he ran from the United States to the United Kingdom to find Christopher Ritter is not just because he likes Rowling's "Harry Potter". Taking down Ritter was only the first step in the plan.

"Sir, where are you going?"

asked the fat black taxi driver.

"Go to the British Museum!"

It was still very early, and Guo Shouyun didn't want to go back to the hotel yet.

Moreover, in his last life, he had always wanted to come to the British Museum to see it, but he never had the chance. This time I came to the UK, although tourism is not the main purpose, not even the secondary purpose. UU reading www.uukanshu.com But now that you are here, it is natural to take a good look at some of the most famous attractions in London.

It took more than half an hour to drive from the Bauhinia Building to the British Museum. When Guo Shouyun got off the bus, it was almost noon. After lunch at a restaurant on New Oxford Street, after walking through Russell Square, we entered the British Museum, one of the four largest museums in the world.

As the world's oldest and most magnificent comprehensive museum, the British Museum houses many cultural relics and treasures from all over the world, as well as manuscripts of many great scientists. Despite space constraints, the museum's collection of more than 8 million artifacts from all over the world cannot be displayed in full. But the parts that have been exhibited are also enough to linger and spend a few days admiring.

Fortunately, Guo Shouyun came on a Friday, and the museum would not close until 8:30 pm, so he had plenty of time.

The Rosetta Stone, the marble carvings of the Parthenon in Athens, the head of Pharaoh Amenhopt III, the head of Ramses II, the oil paintings of modern Renaissance masters, the manuscripts of famous writers and scientists and other precious cultural relics, Guo Shouyun More with an attitude of appreciation.

However, when he walked into the Oriental Art Exhibition Hall, he saw the Dunhuang frescoes, the Tang Dynasty copy of Gu Kaizhi's "Principles of Women's History" in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the Kanghou Gui in the Western Zhou Dynasty, the three-colored sacrificial burial in the Tang Dynasty, and the three-colored statue of Luohan in the Song Dynasty. When it comes to cultural relics, the mood suddenly becomes complicated.

Although he is an American now, in the final analysis it is Guo Shouyun, who was born and raised in China for 35 years, and has a pure Chinese heart. Therefore, when I saw the national treasure-level cultural relics of my motherland being displayed recklessly in the exhibition halls of other countries, I felt very uncomfortable.