After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 354 Private Talk

Wei Jie didn't know Zhou Haoran before.

However, he had great faith in Liang Jianchang.

If even Liang Jianchang calls someone a prodigy, then it must be true.

Coupled with the alumni connection and the vice general manager's promise, Wei Jie felt both anticipation and longing, and hoped to take advantage of this rare opportunity to get to know this young junior's style.

Then, he was terrified!

It's understandable that they acquired the simplified Chinese publishing rights to "The Lord of the Rings".

The news is everywhere in Hollywood.

This book series is going to be made into a movie, with a total investment of several hundred million dollars!
With the movie in the mix, the book is sure to become a hit.

But what about Harry Potter?

The kid only glanced at it a few times before making a decision.

"Senior, you've worked so hard! This book absolutely must be signed! Contact the publisher and get started immediately! The sooner the better!"

Zhou Haoran left no doubt.

Wei Jie thought he had stumbled upon some masterpiece, but after flipping through a few pages, he simply couldn't get through it. The language and sentence structure were far too colloquial, like something a housewife would write, utterly devoid of literary merit. Compared to "The Lord of the Rings," it was like comparing heaven and earth.

“This book…” Wei Jie was deeply suspicious and suggested, “It was published last month, why don’t we wait a little longer? If this book doesn’t sell well in the United States, it will have even less of a chance in China.”

"Don't wait any longer. If it becomes a bestseller, the price will be too high, and state-owned publishers might rush in."

Zhou Haoran would not miss this opportunity.

The Harry Potter series is arguably the best-selling book globally for the next twenty years, with total sales exceeding 5 million copies. While this type of Western fantasy novel isn't as widely accepted in China, it still has a loyal following, with sales exceeding 3000 million copies!

This is just the official tax return figure.

Pirated copies do not include taxes, so they are not included in the price.

Furthermore, domestic publishers often engage in fraudulent practices when paying royalties for foreign books. They might report only 100 copies sold when the actual sales volume is 80 million, and only pay royalties for 80 copies.

Therefore, Harry Potter is an absolutely unmissable set of books.

Wei Jie felt a strange emotion rising within him.

But that wasn't the end of it.

Zhou Haoran went straight to the bestseller section.

These are all the hottest best-selling books in the United States recently, and they are all works on the New York Times bestseller list.

At first glance, Zhou Haoran recognized the novel he knew.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

it is good!
Another bestselling book in China!
It was only recently published and has not yet been introduced to China by state-owned publishing houses.

Domestically, the response to this issue has been very slow.

For example, another best-selling book that Zhou Haoran discovered is "Comeback: The Phoenix of the Investment World". This book is the new work of American best-selling author and real estate tycoon, Terry Gou. It topped the bestseller list as soon as it was released in 97.

However, it was not introduced to China until 2000.

Now Zhou Haoran has also set his sights on him.

This guy isn't president yet; he's a successful businessman. You could say many people learned how to do business after reading his books, including Zhang Chaoyang, who switched from being a physics scholar to a businessman after reading his bestselling book, "The Art of Doing Business."

In addition, there is Iris Chang's original English book, "The Rape of Nanking," which is more detailed than related books published in China.

Such a terrifying book has actually made it onto the bestseller list.

Take it!

Wei Jie was dumbfounded.

If Liang Jianchang hadn't said so many nice things beforehand, he would have thought this kid was just a hothead.

You just flip through a few pages of a book and then decide to sign it?

That's far too hasty!

Zhou Haoran had no choice; he was pressed for time and had a heavy workload.

I don't have time to come up with so many reasons to persuade him.

Just give the command!

In the US, there's the authoritative New York Times bestseller list, which makes choosing books much easier.

"Don't Worry About Trivial Matters" is an inspirational book, and I think it's pretty good.

"Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" is a bible of male-female relationships and a favorite among female readers!
I haven't read the book "Cold Mountain," but the movie is a classic.

Take them all!
……

Weekends off.

Zhou Haoran took some time off to bring Aunt Wan and Teacher Jiang to Los Angeles. They visited Hollywood, Universal Studios, and even rode the exciting roller coaster while holding their hands.

They've never done anything like this before.
Amidst screams and heart-pounding excitement, and aided by the suspension bridge effect, I truly experienced the taste of love.

Like many girls in love, she bought a lot of related toys.

The difference is that other couples are all a boy and a girl.

This couple consists of one man and two women.

Intimacy.

Fortunately, I'm in America, where I've seen all sorts of strange relationships between men and women, and one man with two women is normal.

That night, we stayed at the Hilton Hotel.

Luxury Suite.

It costs $1200 a night.

It has two bedrooms, a living room, a wine cabinet, and a study.

"Where's the master?"

After taking a shower, Sheng Wenwan came out wrapped in a bath towel and saw that only Jiang Minsi was in a daze in the living room.

“He’s on the phone.” Jiang Minsi pointed to the study. “It seems like he’s going to sign the domestic copyright for some book, and he needs to make the arrangements.”

"What are you doing?"

Sheng Wenwan sat down.

"It's nothing." Jiang Minsi was a little distracted and gave a perfunctory reply.

Sheng Wenwan, having been through it all, jokingly said, "Missing men, huh?"

Jiang Minsi blushed slightly, but didn't back down. "I've thought about it, so what?"

"If you've thought about it, just go for it."

Sheng Wenwan gestured towards the study with her lip.

Jiang Minsi pouted and said, "I was just afraid you'd be unhappy."

“My husband and I are of one mind, I would never be jealous of someone else.”

Sheng Wenwan glared at her and gave a soft snort.

The two are best friends.

There are no restrictions on private communication.

"I can not stand you."

Jiang Minsi covered her face, unable to lower herself.

Sheng Wenwan teased, "These past few days, the master has been sleeping in my room, partying every night. I don't believe you didn't have any thoughts about it, and you've been eavesdropping quite a bit, haven't you?"

"I wasn't eavesdropping!"

"Then how did you know I called him Dad?"

"I didn't eavesdrop."

Jiang Minsi refused to admit it no matter what.

Sheng Wenwan said in a low voice, "Anyway, you need to be prepared. It'll only be a couple of days."

"what to prepare?"

Jiang Minsi lowered her hands from her face, revealing her flushed cheeks.

Sheng Wenwan whispered, "My period is due in the next couple of days. When that happens, the master will definitely come to your room."

"what?"

Jiang Minsi stared blankly.

"Stop pretending with me!" Sheng Wenwan lightly pinched her thigh. "You even prepared a white handkerchief, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Jiang Minsi said, "I was just taking precautions, I really didn't expect..."

"My husband has spoiled you for nothing!"

Sheng Wenwan felt a sense of disappointment and frustration.

Jiang Minsi bit her lip tightly, not bothering to hide anything from her. After a moment of silence, she slowly asked, "Wen Wan, what do you think I should do?"

"Take the initiative!"

Sheng Wenwan smiled enigmatically.

Jiang Minsi kicked her leg and said dejectedly, "I'm so embarrassed! I call him 'Master' during the day and 'Dad' at night. I feel ashamed just listening to it!"

"We call this being deeply in love, inseparable!" Sheng Wenwan was not ashamed but proud, with a hint of sarcasm, "What do you know, you virgin?"

Jiang Minsi was sullen.

Sheng Wenwan nudged her with her shoulder. "Listen to me, take the initiative."

"How do I take the initiative?"

Jiang Minsi had actually anticipated this. Coming to the US with him meant spending the days shopping, strolling, and sightseeing together—it was a wonderful and enjoyable experience. Staying together at night was only natural.

This is a hurdle we'll have to overcome sooner or later.

Sheng Wenwan said with a grin, "Go over there, kowtow to him a few times, and beg him."

"Get lost, I'm not as shameless as you."

Jiang Minsi refused no matter what she said.

Sheng Wenwan said dismissively, "What's the big deal? You'll get used to it. I kneel down and pay my respects to my master every day. Only by humbling myself and respecting my status can we maintain a stable relationship. Otherwise, what will you have to rely on to have a foothold in the Zhou family in ten or twenty years?"

Jiang Minsi thought what she said made sense, but still maintained a mocking attitude, "Is this your strategy for winning favor?"

Sheng Wenwan smiled and said, "Yes, I've taught you!"

"I can't do that!"

Jiang Minsi still can't get over this hurdle in her mind; the teacher-student relationship is still constantly on her mind.

Sheng Wenwan snorted, "Sooner or later they'll have to kneel!"

"We'll talk about it later!" Jiang Minsi was a little annoyed and discouraged. "I'm still a virgin. You can't expect me to be like you right from the start, can you? I have no experience at all."

Sheng Wenwan covered her mouth and chuckled, "So you do know how to back down after all?"

Jiang Minsi was embarrassed and annoyed. "Tell me quickly, what do I need to do!"

"Have you really thought about it?"

Sheng Wenwan stopped joking and became serious.

Jiang Minsi lowered her head and gently bit her lip. "Yes, I've thought it through. He's so good to me... and good to you too. He seems like someone who can shoulder responsibility and isn't unreliable."

Sheng Wenwan rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Do you even need to tell me that?"

Jiang Minsi was a little embarrassed, "It's just a private conversation between us sisters."

Sheng Wenwan gave a soft hum and said in a low voice, "You should start calling him 'Master.' Really, it's all about how you address him. Once you start calling him that, all the awkwardness will disappear. When we first got together, I was a little reserved. He used to call me 'Aunt Wan' all the time. But then he asked me to call him 'Master,' and I gradually got used to it."

"Oh." Jiang Minsi's feelings were complicated. "I'll think about it."

Sheng Wenwan chuckled, "What's there to consider? You think you can avoid it?"

Jiang Minsi said angrily, "Shouldn't you at least let me prepare?"

Sheng Wenwan said, "Anyway, it'll only be a couple of days. Once my period comes, we'll see what you two do then. If you don't handle it well and it makes things awkward between you two, don't blame me."

"Well..." Jiang Minsi really had no experience in this area, so she could only ask her, "Sister Wenwan, are you serious? Is it okay to just call him 'Master'? Nothing else is needed?"

Sheng Wenwan smiled and said, "No need. You just need to give a signal or a hint, and he'll know what to do. Then you two can go to the bridal chamber in a sweet and romantic way."

"Okay." Jiang Minsi nodded gently. "Then I'll find an opportunity to talk to him."

(End of this chapter)