Mo Xun knew that Li Qing had written a novel called "Harry Potter" and that this novel was very popular among foreigners, but he did not expect that this novel would make the front page of The Times.
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This is more than just being popular!
I would like to ask, has anyone seen the "People's Daily" advertising a celebrity's work on the front page?
Not to mention the Times, which is more influential than the People's Daily!
This is the British official's personal endorsement of "Harry Potter"!
"Unbelievable! It's unbelievable!"
Mo Xun felt that he was greatly shocked in his heart. From the contents of the newspaper, he learned that the sales volume of the first two genuine books of Li Qing's "Harry Potter" in the UK had already exceeded 10% in just four or five months.
It has reached nearly 600,000 copies and has been reported by many mainstream media in the UK. It has been nominated for several major local awards such as the Smaltis Award and the British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year.
In addition, the influence of "Harry Potter" is also constantly being demonstrated. For example, the King's Cross station that appears in the book has attracted countless book fans in Europe and the United States, creating huge GDP value for the local area.
Not long ago, American Scholar Publishing House purchased the publishing rights to "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" for a sky-high price of US$180,000.
This is just the publishing and distribution rights. From the subsequent sales, the original author Li Qing will also receive a high royalty rate of 20%.
Nowadays, "Harry Potter" only has a British English version, and it has already caused a trend of reading throughout Europe and the United States.
If an American English version, a German version, and a Japanese version are released, what height will the influence of "Harry Potter" reach?
By then, how much profit will the platform nine and three-quarters that Ham fans around the world yearn for make?
This is an extremely terrifying number.
Because of "Harry Potter", Britain's cultural economy has seen a visible improvement.
Judging from the report in The Times alone, students from many countries in Europe and the United States are actively going to study in the mysterious UK precisely because they have read "Harry Potter."
There are countless incidents like this.
At this time, Mo Xun felt such a shock in his heart that he had never experienced since he was born.
He did not expect that the energy output from culture would be so huge!
In modern civilized society, although all countries are trying their best to develop military power, in fact, due to certain established laws, the probability of war is very slim. In contemporary times, only by continuously developing and strengthening the cultural economy can we have a chance.
Compete with other countries in the world.
All countries are more or less prepared for this. For example, there are certain quantity restrictions on the import and export of movies. During major festivals, cinemas in various countries will rarely show foreign blockbusters to ensure the survival space of local films.
But its influence, at most, only ends there.
Maybe the beautiful scenery in the movie will make many people yearn for it and go to the movie shooting locations to see it. However, because they have seen it on TV, many people are not too familiar with the scenes in the movie.
Lots of curiosity.
But "Harry Potter" is different. It is a description of words, and the power of imaginary pictures looks more attractive than the pictures directly presented in the movie. It actually makes an unknown place become the world in the blink of an eye.
A top tourist attraction!
If this fantasy story happened in Sanlitun...
Mo Xun couldn't help but trembled.
He finally realized why Wang Jianjun was so anxious. If Li Qing's novels really have such power, then asking Li Qing to advertise Chinese scenic spots in his next novel would be a huge gain based on Leesin's current influence in Europe and the United States.
No harm done.
but……
"What does this have to do with your news channel?"
Mo Xun calmed down his turbulent mood, raised his head and glanced at Wang Jianjun: "Li Qing has such an achievement, which is naturally gratifying. Your news channel should report more to let the people know that there is such a great writer in China who is popular in Europe and the United States.
It only adds to the sense of national honor."
"Yes, I will order you to go down and report this matter later."
Wang Jianjun smiled and said: "But this is not the opportunity I said."
"What do you mean?" Mo Xun asked strangely.
Wang Jianjun said: "It is obviously the intention of the British authorities to have The Times personally endorse Harry Potter. In my opinion, it is impossible for the British authorities to praise a writer from a third world country unless...
…”
Mo Xun glanced at Wang Jianjun, frowned and said, "Unless what?"
"Unless Li Qing changes his nationality." Wang Jianjun said.
Mo Xun's eyelids twitched, and he said after a long time: "It doesn't matter if he changes his nationality. After all, he is still Chinese, and the blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang is flowing in his body. No one can change this. Besides, in the entertainment industry, many famous people
Actors and directors have the nationality of another country in order to evade and avoid taxes. This is an unspoken rule, but no one is pursuing it. Besides, changing nationality is someone else’s freedom and right, and you and I have no right to interfere."
"But Li Qing still holds the title of ambassador for the Olympic bid. When he goes out, he represents the face of China."
Wang Jianjun smiled slightly: "If the citizens knew about Li Qing's choice of nationality, Director Mo, would it be considered big news?"
"Are you sure Li Qing really changed his nationality?" Mo Xun frowned.
Wang Jianjun shook his head: "I'm not sure, but what I'm sure of is that the British government will definitely send someone to Li Qing to ask about this matter. As for whether Li Qing has changed his nationality to another country, it doesn't matter. What's important is that regardless of whether Li Qing has changed his nationality,
Whether you reject it or accept it, this is big news!"
Big news naturally brings big traffic!
For Wang Jianjun, this is naturally the most dazzling and impressive political achievement after taking office as a new official.
Mo Xun was silent for a while and then said: "You make the decision in this matter, it has nothing to do with me."
After finishing speaking, he picked up the newspaper in his hand and continued to read while walking out of the office. However, at this time, Mo Xun felt a chill in his heart.
Wang Jianjun is his fellow villager, and people from his hometown naturally need to support each other when they are working abroad. What's more, Wang Jianjun is in the same system as him, so Mo Xun will help Wang Jianjun whenever he has the opportunity.
Now, with his help, Wang Jianjun has been promoted to the position of news channel director.
But what Mo Xun didn't expect was that Wang Jianjun's desire for expression was so strong.
The news report he just mentioned made Mo Xun a little scared just by the sound of it.
If Li Qing had not changed his nationality, it would be a good thing and he would still maintain his current high popularity and influence. Even if he refused the British solicitation, his popularity base would be even stronger and he would definitely be supported and loved by the people of the country.
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But once Li Qing changes his nationality, at such a sensitive moment, even if Li Qing has an official background, he will inevitably suffer a thunderous blow.
Don't underestimate the power of contemporary patriotic young people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. Once the moral bottom line in the hearts of the people is exceeded, even a popular person like Li Qing will fall sadly in an instant.
So, did Li Qing change his nationality?
This is what Mo Xun urgently needs to know now.
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