"Mom! Tomorrow! You must buy another copy of The Times tomorrow! I need to know what happened to that boy named Harry!"
Across Britain, countless children, those who would rather watch television than touch a book, developed a fervent desire for a serious adult newspaper for the first time.
The Times’ telephone exchange burned out at 10 a.m. due to an overwhelming influx of calls.
"Where's the next chapter?! Where is the next chapter?!"
"I'll offer ten pounds! I'll buy the next chapter!"
This whirlwind even swept quickly across the English Channel and reached the European continent.
The editorial offices of the French newspaper Le Monde and the German magazine Der Spiegel received the news.
"What? Has The Times gone mad?"
"A British magic story written by a Hong Konger? And it made the front page?"
"Quickly! Send someone to London! Find a way to get the translation rights! This story... seems really interesting!"
Kobayashi Tenno's image underwent a dramatic reversal in just a few hours.
From "arrogant yellow-skinned monkey" and "savage nouveau riche" to "mysterious oriental genius" and "wild wizard from Hong Kong Island"!
The Sun's previous caricature now seemed so foolish and ridiculous that it drew numerous calls from readers to the newspaper, who demanded that they not insult their Kobayashi wizard in this way.
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London, Savoy Hotel, Presidential Suite.
Lin Huowang looked at the serialized Harry Potter in The Times and finally a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Awang, did we really succeed? My God! Harry Potter actually got published in The Times, and on the front page of the main edition! This is simply unbelievable..."
On the other end of the phone came Liu Rumeng's excited voice. Lin Huowang had also specially arranged for someone to fax the newspaper back to Hong Kong Island that morning.
"Mom's translation is amazing! The British... almost all the British are completely won over! Awang, aren't you more popular than the hottest British stars now?"
Liu Rumeng increasingly admired her husband, Lin Huowang, her man. He possessed endless surprises and magic. Perhaps, as the British media described him, he was a wizard from the East, a messenger of God.
"This is just the first step."
Lin Huowang said with a smile, "By the way, Mengmeng, I've already spoken to Sir MacLehose. While I'm in London, I plan to give away the Pokémon anime to the BBC and several major television stations in Europe and America for free."
"What?! Free?! Awang, that animation is incredibly popular in Asia right now! TV stations around the world are paying high prices to import it, and in Europe and America... you're just... giving it away for free?" Liu Rumeng said with a touch of heartache.
"Yes, it's free. I only have one condition."
"What are the conditions?"
"It must be clearly stated in the most prominent subtitles at the beginning and end of the film: 'An Animation from Mainland China'."
"Mainland China? You've decided to... lay all your cards on the table? Reveal the background of Pokémon, and even the Dragon Jump manga magazine?" Liu Rumeng said, somewhat agitated.
"right."
Lin Huowang knew very well that Pokémon, a super IP that was labeled "Japanese" in its previous life, had to be "Chinese" from the very beginning when it was being promoted in Europe and America!
He had deliberately suppressed the Pokémon anime from reaching Western countries, waiting for this perfect moment.
Moreover, in this generation, the Pokémon anime was produced in mainland China, a masterpiece of the Spring City Film Studio. Compared to the anime produced in Japan in the previous generation, it is more refined and more suitable for audiences all over the world.
"I've never brought it to Europe or America because I'm afraid it will be confused with Japanese electronics and get labeled as 'Made in Japan'."
Now, the reputation of Japanese electronics is about to be tarnished. At this time, only a beautifully made and safe animated film "Made in China" can successfully capture everyone's hearts and minds.
When my 'Dragon' brand home appliances are launched... who will be the best spokesperson? Of course, it's the adorable Pikachu, also from China, and countless other cute Pokémon..."
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BBC headquarters.
Barnett, the director of the children's channel, was looking incredulously at the personal assistant of Governor Murray MacLehose.
"This...no way? You mean...this anime...is free?"
He had just finished watching the preview of Pokémon and was absolutely amazed by the setting and the adorable Pokémon designs!
The art style, the story, the adorable characters... this is going to be a hit! It will definitely become the BBC's trump card for attracting young viewers!
"Yes, Mr. Barnett. Completely free."
MacLehose's assistant smiled and said, "Because Mr. Kobayashi greatly appreciates the BBC platform, however, he has a small request."
"What are your requirements?! Do you still want money? We can handle that price..."
"No, Mr. Kobayashi doesn't want money."
The assistant simply handed over a document. "His only requirement was that the credit 'This film is from Mainland China' must be retained throughout the screening, and that this point should be emphasized in the promotion."
"Chinese mainland?"
When Barnett heard this request, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Looking at the exquisite art style in the video, he wondered if it was really produced in mainland China, or perhaps by one of those Japanese animation studios.
“Yes, mainland China,” the assistant emphasized.
Barnett's mind was in turmoil at that moment.
China? That red country?
How could they create such... such... excellent works?
but……
It is FREE!
Barnett, having made up his mind, said, "Who cares if it's China or the moon! It's such a great thing being offered to us for free, only a fool wouldn't take it!"
"no problem!"
Barnett immediately agreed, "We'll not only credit them, we'll also broadcast it during prime time! We'll tell all the children in Britain that this is a gift from the mysterious Chinese mainland!"
The same scene was also playing out in the purchasing departments of TF1 in France, ARD in Germany, and ABC in the United States.
"free?!"
"The condition is... that it must be made in mainland China?"
"make a deal!!"
These purchasing managers all thought they had gotten a huge bargain, unaware that they were also using the enormous influence of their television station to help Lin Huowang build a global cultural network.
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