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Li Jinwen and Sophia parted ways at the hotel entrance.

She got back into her car.

I took out my phone and dialed a number.

"Mr. Stringer, it's a failure!"

"Oh?"

After a ten-second silence on the phone, a deep voice came through, "What did he say?"

Li Jinwen did not hide anything and repeated Liu Jin's original words.

"Mr. Stringer, the current situation is that the little guy has made multiple threats, issued death warnings, and even assassination attempts..."

The conflict between the two sides was already deep-seated.

Furthermore, as far as I know, Amos's father was a soldier. The hatred between the Chinese and the common people...

I don't know how to describe it to you, but what I want to say is that if I weren't playing for Colombia, I would also support his actions.

"Yes, it has nothing to do with profit."

Stringer fell silent again.

After a moment, he said, "That's settled then. Thank you for your hard work, Peggy."

Stringer put down the phone, looked at Sid Ganis sitting at his desk, and said with a wry smile, "I congratulate you, Sid."

"Ok?"

"You guessed right, that kid isn't going to back down."

Sid Ganis is currently the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Columbia University.

He joined Columbia Pictures in 90 and has worked his way up to where he is now, serving as president of distribution.

Sid laughed and said, "Of course I know... In fact, I had it evaluated as early as when the novel was published."

This is an outstanding work.

Although the story is set in China, the theme is one that can be accepted by people all over the world.

That kid really understands our culture.

Hope... the most beautiful thing in the world. Even if you fall into hell, hold onto that beautiful hope.

I suggested at the time that we buy the rights to this book, but... headquarters rejected my suggestion. I know they're afraid of this kind of story. But really, what does it matter? We can buy the rights, hold off on making it, and it won't hurt.

"Do you think Amos would sell to you?"

Sid paused for a moment, thought for a second, and then smiled.

"Actually, we have had quite a few collaborations with him."

However, these weren't direct collaborations, but rather through Emmanuel or others. According to feedback from some sources, Amos doesn't seem to harbor any hostility towards us. Moreover, the several projects have gone very well and have all generated profits.

"Of course I know."

Howard Stringer took a Kuaba from his cigar box and handed it to Sid.

He took one, lit it, and exhaled a puff of smoke.

"That guy really understands our preferences; his works almost always hit our G-spot."

He has a keen eye for both traditional and popular literature. I'd much rather collaborate with him than confront him… but I can't refuse the board's demands. Even Mr. Morita called, hoping we could put some pressure on him.”

Why didn't he do it himself?

"Heh, you think the assassination attempts that Amos suffered were all carried out by petty thugs?"

"Oh?"

"Last year's book signing event shooting was one, but this year's Cannes Film Festival shooting wasn't..."

"Did Xiao Rizi say that?"

"No, it's just my guess."

"reason?"

"The signing event already involved gunfire, so why is Cannes resorting to knives?"

Wouldn't a gun be more in line with the interests of ordinary people? If a gun were used in that situation, Amos would definitely not escape.

"But the murderer..."

The murderer is dead!

"When?"

"At the beginning of this month, cancer."

He already had cancer when he committed the crime, and it was in its late stages. I had someone investigate, and it turns out that before his incident, a large sum of money appeared in his daughter's account; and after he went to prison, he used some means to transfer the money his wife had given him to his daughter's account. Previously, his daughter was studying in San Francisco, but now she's in Boston.

Furthermore, they successfully obtained citizenship and settled in Boston.

"Amos?"

"It's very possible... but we can't find out if he was actually involved in this."

Ganis, I've recently been reading a Chinese book, The Thirty-Six Stratagems... It contains a stratagem called the Self-Inflicted Injury Stratagem.

Amos may very well have used a ruse.

"What does it have to do with us?"

Sid Ganis had an indifferent expression on his face.

Stringer laughed and said, "Of course it has nothing to do with us, but it does have something to do with Sony."

Because we bear this name, we can't avoid contact with that side. I hate this mundane life, especially after reading Amos's "The Eye of the Beast," I increasingly feel that Amos's prophecies in the book might very well come true.

But we have no choice…

"So, you're going to deal with that kid?"

"It definitely needs to be changed, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to the board of directors."

Sid, I want you to handle this. You know what I mean.

Ganis couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"Of course!"

“Good job. I’ve received word that Amy will most likely be transferred to Sony Pictures Entertainment next year.”

Ganis's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Amy, whose full name is Amy Pascal, became the chairman of Columbia Pictures in 99.

She's also Gannis's boss!
But Ganis was not convinced by her.

He has more seniority and a wider network of connections than Amy.

But Amy would lick that old devil Morita's asshole... Well, he wanted to lick it too, but the old devil wouldn't let him.

"Don't worry, I will make sure headquarters is satisfied with you."

"It's up to you, Ganis."

……

Time passes quietly.

On the evening of the 13th, Liu Jin's recorded program was released online.

When he responded to the host's questions with "who" repeatedly, many American viewers watching on television couldn't help but laugh when the host awkwardly uttered the word "Blind Man."

After all, Liu Jin had already performed once that morning.

Performing again...

Even a fool could tell that Liu Jin did it on purpose.

For a time, BlindMan became Peter Curran's nickname.

Blind Kuran!

It is said that Peter smashed the television after watching the program.

Liu Jin's sharp tongue and pretentious performance were exactly to the American taste!

Some say that Amos doesn't look like a Chinese person at all, but more like an American.

The next day, when Yao, who was far away in Houston, went out to the arena to prepare for training, he was stopped by reporters waiting outside.

"Yao, did you watch yesterday's program?"

With a bewildered expression, Yao asked innocently, "What program?"

"BlindMan!"

"Haha, I saw it, it's very interesting."

“Many people think that Amos is different from you. You represent the Chinese virtue of humility, but Amos…”

Amos is great, I'm a fan of his books.

We met in Knicks and talked about some interesting things. He's actually very friendly in private. You know, he has a lot of good friends in Hollywood too.

"You mean your girlfriend?"

"Haha, then you'll have to ask Leonardo if he agrees."

Yao displayed an America-esque humor.

"What's your opinion on him calling Peter Curran 'Blind Man'?"

"Who?"

“Peter Culan”.

"Who?"

The reporter realized what was happening and couldn't help but laugh again.

"Alright, I have to go to training now... As for Mr. BlindMan, I'm sorry, I don't know him."

But I want to tell Amos, you're absolutely right, too much like a tomato!

After saying that, he got into the car.

As the reporter watched Yao's car drive away, all he could say to the camera was, "It seems like Yao has gone astray!"

……

August 15th, perhaps many people have forgotten.

But the Chinese people will never forget the significance of this day.

The area in front of the Chinese Theatre on West Hollywood Boulevard was bustling with activity.

Today is August 14th, West Coast Time.

A long line of people appeared at the entrance of the Chinese Theatre.

Liu Jin sat at a table, with books piled up behind him.

There's "The Hunger Games," and the newly released "Killing the Emperor."

It was four o'clock in the afternoon, and West Hollywood Street was exceptionally lively.

Many of Liu Jin's fans came here to attend his new book signing event.

HarperCollins Publishers went all out, sending a full thousand copies of "The Hunger Games" and two thousand copies of "Killing the Emperor" for Liu Jin to sign.

Liu Jin was even somewhat relieved that he hadn't handed over Nemo and Night at the Museum to HarperCollins for publication.

otherwise……

The autograph session started at 2 PM and ended at 7:30 PM.

It took a full five and a half hours.

"Amos, I love all your works, but I think this one, 'Assassination of the Emperor,' is unlikely to be very popular. Why hold this book signing event in the first place?"

A girl took two books and walked up to Liu Jin.

Liu Jin laughed and said, "If someone wrote a book about 9/11, would you read it?"

"Probably."

"For the Chinese people, the crimes committed by Xiao Rizi in China are ten thousand times more serious than 9/11."

I am a Chinese citizen, and I want to document their crimes.

"Okay, I think I get it... but I still prefer Japanese food."

"Me too, especially the tender and honey-smooth Shinoda Ramen, I love their pork cutlet rice bowl."

The girl couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.

"Amos, you're an interesting person. I'll definitely read this book carefully when I get back."

"Thank you...your name?"

“Jenny, Jenny Slott.”

Liu Jin picked up his pen and wrote on the title page: To Jenny Slott, a beautiful girl.

Actually, there's a sushi restaurant in Little Tokyo called Matsumoto Sushi, which I highly recommend trying; the food is excellent.

At the end of the signature, Liu Jin wrote the two characters 'Liu Jin' in a flamboyant and elegant style.

……

(End of this chapter)