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Hugo wasn't a professional agent, not even an amateur, he didn't know how to "sell himself", so he didn't know how to convince Joanna Rowling to call Endeavour Elite Agency, which was really not his specialty.

It's like when Hugo wrote the script, he also had a headache about how to sell the script, which is a truth. However, "Before Sunrise" is different, because it is the result of Hugo's countless efforts. But it's not the same thing to trade like a broker and woo potential people.

Therefore, Hugo couldn't say anything in the end, he tried to say "our company is an excellent choice", but it felt like he was selling fake drugs or something. But fortunately, at least Hugo and Joanna can definitely be called gushing when discussing the manuscript of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", and there are many collisions between the two people's thoughts.

Literature can be ranked alongside film and music because it is a kind of creation, showing the core of thought in different forms. So, in a certain way, these art forms have something in common, and Hugo has also written scripts, and the dialogue with Joanna is even more sparkling.

Unfortunately, the conversation between the two is interrupted by Jessica, who wakes up crying again, and it is clear that Jessica is hungry this time. Joanna tried to appease Jessica, but was unsuccessful, and in desperation, Joanna could only apologize to Hugo, and then left with Jessica.

Watching Joanna disappear into the blue rain mist, Hugo sighed regretfully, he was really not suitable to be a lobbyist. If Joanna can be allowed to sign with Endeavor Elite Agency, the company will benefit a lot from the initiative of adapting the "Harry Potter" series of films in the future, and even gain more bargaining chips in the confrontation with international innovation management companies; Of course, in turn, it is also a big opportunity for Joanna to improve her current poor life situation, which is a win-win cooperation. But Hugo was not able to convince Joanna in the first place, which is really...

"Phew, I'm really not this material." Hugo tugged at the corners of his mouth self-deprecatingly.

Although Hugo managed to become one of the senior partners of Endeavour Elite Agency, he actually did not intervene in the company's business at all, because this is not his area of expertise. In the first place, he chose to support Rick only because several other brokerage companies are similar to the interests of the people, not because Hugo really wanted to succeed in business as well.

But after experiencing the waves of summer, Hugo also knows that Endeavor Elite Brokerage is still in its infancy and needs his support. Now, there's an opportunity......

After thinking about it, Hugo went to the counter of the coffee house and dialed Rick's mobile phone on the other side of the ocean from a landline. It was late at night in Los Angeles, but Rick picked up his phone as soon as possible, "Hello, this is Rick Rosen." ”

"Hey, Rick, Hugo is talking." Hugo's brisk voice came, and Rick's originally tense face couldn't help but relax, and he smiled shallowly, "Aren't you enjoying your vacation, you didn't even attend the premiere of *, and we were all in a hurry, why did you think of calling me." ”

Rick wanted to make a joke, but the relationship between him and Hugo was still greater than that of friends, so the words were inevitably a little restrained. Even so, it made Hugo chuckle, "Maybe I'm in trouble?" ”

“…… Then you should call Joe. Rick was stunned, and then realized that Hugo must be joking. If an artist is really in trouble, the first person to contact is bound to be his manager, and then contact the agent, which is fundamentally different. What's more, Hugo and Joseph were originally good friends.

"Did I just hear that?" Hugo's teasing made Rick chuckle helplessly, but there was no rebuttal. Seeing that Rick didn't respond, Hugo didn't ramble anymore after laughing, and quickly got to the point, "I called you because there was a business that you needed to pay attention to." ”

"Business?" Rick adjusted his sitting position, his desk was full of recent reactions to the media, and the company's next plans, he had been working until he answered the phone, but now he was a little surprised to hear that Hugo actually had an idea about the company's affairs.

Hugo also heard the surprise in Rick's voice, couldn't help blushing a little, and coughed lightly, "Here's the thing, I'm in Edinburgh now, and I've found a writer with great potential......"

"Writers?" Rick interrupted Hugo's words in surprise, and Hugo was stunned for a moment, "Uh, doesn't our company have a publishing business?" Hugo remembered that Endeavour Elite Agency was involved in the publishing field, and then he heard Rick explain, "No, we have a publishing business, and we used to have a special publishing department when we were at the International Innovation Management Company, and Ali and I have taken over the related business before, but ...... We're just getting started with the company, and the film and TV departments alone are busy enough, and the music department doesn't have much time to take care of, and as for publishing...

Without Rick saying more, Hugo reacted, and he really forgot about it. The job of an agent is very simple, it is to use his mouth and promote his own artists, but in fact it is not that simple.

Hugo paused and thought, "I know, I know. But the writer I found out was now working on ......" but Hugo's words were interrupted again, "she? Apparently Rick was very surprised, Hugo recommended a female writer, Hugo sighed helplessly, "Please, Rick, can't you wait for me to finish before sighing?" ”

"Sorry for my fault, you go ahead." Rick apologized repeatedly.

Hugo then continued, "She has only created less than a quarter of the parts now, and even if we sign a contract and let her finish the whole part, it will not be until next year or even the year after." The reason why I mention this writer to you is because she really has a lot of potential, and what she creates is very appealing, both creatively and conceptually, including the overall framework, and I think it will definitely sell well. On the other hand, because she's in a terrible situation right now, and she needs some funding, I think you can help her find some Foundation help. ”

Rick didn't speak, and the two men were silent for about two seconds before he spoke, "Oh, you're done. Hugo laughed helplessly, and Rick continued, "So, let me sum up the situation, that is, you see a writer and think she has potential, but she doesn't have a complete work, and there is no way for us to sell it to the publisher right away, and we need to fund it." ”

Being told by Rick that Joanna is really not a good choice. What's more, when the "Harry Potter" series first came out, it was indeed not favored, so many people didn't think that this set could sell well, and they were even reluctant to publish it. So, Hugo is indeed a tricky person to recommend. Thinking of this, Hugo couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

Hugo didn't know how to convince Rick, because it was a problem, and he couldn't tell Sù Rick, because he foresaw that "Harry Potter" would be a cash cow in the future.

Hugo thought for a moment, "Rick, you should know, I've always had a special ...... about scripts Requirements, many times, others are not satisfied with the script, but I can perceive the characteristics. This is true, especially the two works of "" and "". Rick nodded and agreed.

"I read her story, I saw the highlights, I was so excited and loved it, so I couldn't wait to recommend her to you, I wanted to see her finish the story, and I wanted to see everyone read it."

Hugo's words completely captured Rick's attention. Rick is not Joanna, Rick knows a lot about Hugo, and he knows very well that after experiencing the strength of many consecutive works, people in the circle now have a new understanding of Hugo's unique vision, so it is not easy to be so firmly respected by Hugo. Even if Hugo's words are not ornate, the weight in Rick's heart is definitely not light.

"So, you mean, our company should sign her off." Rick said hesitantly.

"Yes," Hugo replied in the affirmative, "at least, we can make a long-term investment, which will be a good investment." ”

Rick tapped his fingers twice on the table, "After signing the contract, find the support of the foundation for her, give her a relatively relaxed and stable creative environment, and then wait for her to create, this time may be a year, or two years...... Right? ”

"Uh...... That is true. Hugo smiled helplessly, and then he added, "However, I just gave her the company number, and it is still unknown whether she is willing to call." ”

Rick was about to nod, but now he was directly choked by Hugo's words, "Ahem, then what are you doing so actively"

"Because she's really worth it." Hugo replied firmly. This time, Rick was completely sure that it would not be so simple to be such a determined writer for Hugo, and after taking a deep breath, Rick said, "If she calls the company, I will take the initiative to express my intention to cooperate." What's the name of this guy? ”

A smile appeared on Hugo's face, "Her name is Joanna Rowling"

Rick nodded, "It's a good thing if you're willing to pay more attention to the company's affairs, and I think Ali will be happy to hear it." Ali Emmanuel has always wanted Hugo to be more attentive to the company's affairs, because Endeavour Elite now needs the help of its stars.

"If you don't mind if I do you a favor......" Hugo chuckled, "well, then let's do it for now, and then I'll get in touch later."

With that, Hugo hung up the phone. Rick was holding the microphone with a busy voice, looking depressed, he wanted to ask Hugo when he would return to Los Angeles, but Hugo hung up the phone ...... Shaking his head, Rick reluctantly hung up the phone. (To be continued (Dian Dian Chinese Paper) provides.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation).