Early the next morning, Xiao Yunhai received a call from Kree.
When the four major publishing houses saw that even the 3K could not deal with Xiao Yunhai, they began to use their connections to find someone to plead with Xiao Yunhai.
Two hundred million dollars was still affordable for them, but five hundred million plus all the profits from Harry Potter was a bit too much.
Because everyone in Hollywood knew that Kree had the best relationship with Xiao Yunhai, they finally found Kree.
Xiao Yunhai told him about the 3K. After Kree heard it, he said angrily, "These publishing houses are really shameless. After doing such a thing, they still have the face to ask me to plead for them."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Kree, since they came to you, of course I have to give you face. How about this, they can give me 200 million dollars first, and the remaining 300 million can be deducted from the profits of Harry Potter in the future? "
Kree said in surprise, "God, did I hear it wrong? Are you going to hand over the other Harry Potter books to them for distribution? "
Xiao Yunhai said with a smile, "Of course. Don't you think this is a good idea? "
After this incident, the four major publishing houses would definitely not dare to find trouble with him, let alone steal the sales of Harry Potter.
As a result, it was naturally more reassuring than Xiao Yunhai looking for other publishing houses that he was not familiar with.
Kree thought for a moment, and then said with admiration, "Even the world-famous European publishing houses were played by you. Xiao, you are really amazing."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Don't praise me. How about it? Since you are a good person, shouldn't you treat me to a meal? "
Kree laughed and said, "No problem."
At two o 'clock in the afternoon, Xiao Yunhai met the people in charge of the four publishing houses again.
At this time, the four people's attitude towards Xiao Yunhai was completely different from yesterday. They were very cautious, afraid of angering Xiao Yunhai.
According to Xiao Yunhai's conditions, not only did the four of them pay eight hundred million USD as hush money, they also gave him a check of nine hundred and eighty million USD from the profits of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Finally, under the witness of both sides' lawyers, they signed a series of unequal treaties.
Xiao Yunhai looked at the contract and nodded with satisfaction. He smiled at the four and said, "I won't give you the things you want for the time being. You can send someone to ask me for the 300 million USD you owe me after you've paid it off. Also, regarding the future release of Harry Potter, I hope you won't do such a stupid thing again. "
Cole pulled a long face and said, "Mr. Xiao, don't worry. We'd rather die than do that."
After settling the four major publishing houses, Xiao Yunhai took the 1.9 billion USD check and flew back to China that night.
At three o 'clock in the afternoon in Yanjing, Xiao Yunhai came out of the airport and saw Li Bing, who came to pick him up.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Brother Bing, did Wan Qing ask you to come?"
Li Bing nodded and said, "Miss Zhao asked me to send you directly to your father-in-law."
The reason why Xiao Yunhai was in a hurry to come back was to celebrate his mother-in-law's birthday. If it weren't for the four major publishing houses, Xiao Yunhai would have arrived this morning.
Li Bing sent Xiao Yunhai to Zhao Mingsheng's villa and left.
Xiao Yunhai walked into the living room and saw Zhao Mingsheng sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. He laughed and said, "Dad, you came back early today."
Zhao Mingsheng put down the newspaper and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Yunhai. He smiled and said, "How dare I not come back for such a big thing?"
The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.
Hearing Xiao Yunhai's laughter, Yan Piaoyun and Zhao Wanqing, who were cooking in the kitchen, came out.
Xiao Yunhai quickly said, "Mom, happy birthday to you. I'm really sorry. I wanted to go back yesterday, but I was held back by something. I had to stay for half a day. "
Yan Piaoyun smiled and said, "It's good that you can come back. You are busy with work. Don't delay it because of me. "
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Honey, what kind of gift did you buy for us?"
Yan Piaoyun touched Zhao Wanqing and said, "It's the best gift for me that you can come back for a meal. Besides, Yunhai is a man. What do you want him to buy? "
Xiao Yunhai scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "I thought Wan Qing had already brought you a gift, so I didn't prepare anything. However, I made a lot of money this time in the United States. Although it's a bit vulgar, it's also my kind intention. "
After that, Xiao Yunhai ignored Yan Piaoyun's persuasion and took out six bank checks from his bag.
Zhao Wanqing smiled and said, "Honey, if you want to use money to settle this matter, it won't do if it's less than nine figures."
Xiao Yunhai handed the checks to Zhao Wanqing and said straightforwardly, "No problem, it's enough."
Zhao Wanqing casually looked at the checks in her hand and said, "Is this the sales profit of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? Not bad, there's more than 190 million US dollars. It's much better than the martial arts novels you wrote. "
Hearing Zhao Wanqing's words, Xiao Yunhai burst out laughing and said, "Honey, I found that it's not the right thing to let you manage the money. Take a good look. Is that 190 million US dollars? "
Zhao Wanqing stared blankly for a moment. After confirming it once more, she said somewhat flabbergasted, "This is 1.9 billion US dollars. God, you went out for four or five days and earned 1.9 billion US dollars. Did you rob a bank? "
Yan Piaoyun and Wang Mingsheng, who was sitting on the sofa, also looked at Xiao Yunhai in shock. At the same time, they thought to themselves, "This son-in-law is too good at making money."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I robbed half of the money, but I didn't rob a bank, but the four major European publishing houses. They still owe me 1.2 billion US dollars now. "
Wang Mingsheng asked in surprise, "What's going on?"
So, Xiao Yunhai told him what had happened in the past few days from beginning to end.
After Zhao Wanqing heard it, she shook her head and smiled bitterly. "Those four publishing houses are really stupid. They could have provoked anyone, but they had to provoke you. This time, the lesson is too deep. Mom, I'll give you one as a birthday gift. "
Yan Piaoyun quickly waved her hand and said, "I'm just a housewife. What do I need so much money for? You'd better save it and use it when you encounter something important in the future. "
Wang Mingsheng sighed and said, "Your mom is right. Sigh, Yunhai, I've been in contact with you for a long time. It's really a blow to me. I've worked hard all my life, but I can't even compare to what you've earned in a few days. It's really infuriating to compare yourself with others. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "That's your career. I'm purely fooling around. It's not the same. "
Yan Piaoyun said, "Hubby, don't say anymore. If you continue, your dad will cry. You can make so much money just by fooling around. If you get serious, it'll be amazing. "
The whole family laughed.
Zhao Wanqing saw that her mother didn't want it, so she didn't persuade her anymore. She put the check in her bag and said, "Hubby, go to the bank with me tomorrow and deposit the money."
Xiao Yunhai said, "No problem."
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