I thought the other party would first ask about the writing plans for the next book.

But Madeleine Mackintosh apparently changed her mind and wanted to fully squeeze out the follow-up potential of "Fifty Shades of Grey" first.

"Yes, a book signing event."

Seeing that he was unmoved, Madeline McIntosh said seriously, "Langdon will make all the arrangements if this signing event goes smoothly."

"I can assure you that book sales will at least double."

Any creator would be moved by her promise.

Double that and sell another 4 million copies, for a total of 8 million copies.

Then his royalty fee is 9%, and he can get nearly 20 million in profits.

Who can not be tempted?

The answer is Li Zhenyu.

Tens of millions of dollars is indeed a lot of money, but it made him spend half a year traveling around North America for book signings.

Haha, what kind of international joke is this? "Writing a book is just my personal interest. I am very satisfied with my current results."

Li Zhenyu's refusal was very tactful but also very firm.

'Personal interest' means it's not worth his time to do anything that can stimulate sales.

Meeting such creators is the most troublesome thing.

Because you cannot convince the other party from any angle to cooperate with the company's publicity.

However, thanks to the development of the Internet, the emergence of mobile terminals has given them new options.

“Selling signed prints online, using your own image… that is, including a photo poster.”

Li Zhenyu understood that this was to make him the object of fantasy for all American housewives.

It sounds like it has no effect on me.

At most, be careful when you go out in the future and always protect yourself and your little brother.

Even after receiving a positive answer, Madeleine McIntosh was still filled with regret.

If he himself agrees to the book signing session, the effect will only be better.

This is good too. If the sales volume exceeds 10 million, his royalties will be increased by one percentage point.

"Li, we would like to know if you have any plans for your next creation?"

"Of course, in any case, it will not affect our friendly cooperative relationship. We just don't want to lose a creator like you."

"Of course, this idea is still in my mind..."

Li Zhenyu described on the spot the 'other world' in his mind, 'in that world, a great war destroyed North America.

The surviving humans built a new home, the Kingdom of Panem, on the ruins.

There are twelve administrative districts in the country, surrounding the rich capital in the center.

The supreme and tyrannical capital ordered the twelve districts to hand over one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 every year to participate in the annual "Hunger Games."

The point is this game...

Through his simple description, Madeleine MacIntosh found that its logic was clear, the setting was very interesting, and there was no stumbling in the description.

It sounds like all the ideas have already been built in my mind.

So this is not a spur-of-the-moment idea.

He really has new ideas and has a clear idea of ​​how to write.

"Li, I can't wait to see the first draft of it."

Madeline Mackintosh licked her dry lips like a thirsty young woman.

To her, excellent works are as tempting as sweet spring water.

"soon."

Li Zhenyu turned to face her and smiled slightly. He seemed to be looking at Madeleine Mackintosh, but in fact he was looking at the light screen that no one could see.

'The Road to Conquest: The Final Conqueror.'

'When the progress reaches 100%, the ultimate reward will be issued: 8% of Sanxin Commodities shares.

Reward 2: Sixth Sense.

Reward 3: Bestselling book·Original manuscript: The Hunger Games.

'The malicious perception and the sixth sense become entangled and transformed into: the mysterious sixth sense.'

'Mysterious Sixth Sense: When you can't make a decision, just follow your feelings.'

The reward from Li Fuzhen was quite generous.

【Road to Conquest】mission, all objectives have been achieved.

However, Li Zhenyu still remembered that the completion rate of the previous [Taming of Ignorant Wild Cats] task was 160 percent.

I don’t know if other tasks can be completed in excess like this one.

Samshin Trading's market value hovers around 26 trillion won, and an 8 percent stake is worth 2 trillion won, or about $1.7 billion.

You can earn $1.7 billion just by sleeping, why do you need to hold a book signing event?!

"Li, have you thought of a name for the new book? Maybe we can warm up in advance..."

Even if you are warming up in advance, you should at least have a first draft.

Madeleine McIntosh was obviously using this reason to satisfy her curiosity.

Li Zhenyu didn't mind and said, "Just call it the Hunger Games."

The negotiations between the two parties ended up being postponed, as Madeline Mackintosh wanted to see the first draft before making a decision.

Because the conditions proposed by Li Zhenyu's side were too high.

Top treatment, 10% royalties, a one point increase is not a small amount.

The purpose of this trip has been achieved, Li Zhenyu should go back...

“Damn it!”

Li Zhenyu slapped his head hard and suddenly remembered something.

He actually forgot about Li Meina who was in the Golden House and had agreed to take her back to the United States.

Well~ I have to find a reason to let her fly over here by herself.

"Secretary Xia..."

Of course, this matter was left to Xia Zhuxi to handle, and she would never let herself down in this regard.

Xia Zhuxi, who was far away in South Korea, drove to Jinwu in person after receiving a call from her boss.

The elevator door opened and Xia Zhuxi saw Jin Baola...

"Where are the people?"

"Inside."

I learned that Liu Meina had been staying in her room doing nothing during this period of time.

Xia Zhuxi took out the gift she had picked on the way and adjusted her posture in front of the standing mirror.

Then, he walked towards the living room with a smile on his face.

"Minasi, I'm President Ni's personal assistant... The president has urgent business and is on his way to Eagle Country..."

"This is the gift he asked me to give to you. He carefully selected it himself and originally intended to give it to you personally as a surprise on the plane."

A sparkling necklace full of diamonds makes Liu Meina's fair skin look crystal clear.

Touching this valuable necklace, Liu Meina's small complaint turned into surprise, "When will Oppa come back? Can I still see him?"

"The president's schedule is very tight, so he may not be able to meet you for the time being, but please believe that he will do his best to shorten the time to a tolerable level."

Standing behind her proud and delicate figure, Xia Zhuxi put her hands on her shoulders and assured her.

The president will definitely make enough time for his beloved.

On the other side of the ocean, Li Zhenyu was waiting patiently in front of the bronze bull on Wall Street.

Alice Lee came to New York, and she needed to be present in person to hand over the business with Morgan.

Li Zhenyu accidentally learned the news from the secretary's office and immediately waited at the door, waiting for her to show up.

Liu Meina is no longer a problem. Now, he needs to guide the beautiful young woman with a broken and confused heart back onto the right path.

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PS: Thank you for the monthly tickets, bosses. Thank you very much. I am ashamed! (End of this chapter)