Chapter 76

Then she remembered something: "By the way, a representative from Warner Records is coming over later. The dividends for the *Green Plum* album have come down."

"How much?"

Chen Mo’s hand holding the bun paused, and he asked.

"I don't know. Your dad hired an accountant. We’ll calculate it together when the people from Warner arrive."

"Oh."

Chen Mo nodded, then stuffed the bun into his mouth in two or three bites.

"I’m full, I’m going upstairs."

After speaking, he went upstairs.

One hour later.

The Warner representative and the accountant hired by Chen Fu arrived at the villa.

Chen Mo also came down from upstairs.

Then he sat by the sofa and watched the accountant and the Warner representative reconcile the accounts.

After about half an hour, the statistical results were out, consistent with the results previously reported by the Warner representative.

Chen Mo could receive a dividend of 5 million.

After deducting taxes and such, Chen Mo only got 3.7 million in hand.

Although it wasn't much money, records aren't a one-time thing; because the album was still selling hot globally, he could receive dividends once a year.

"Ms. Chen, we will deposit the money into your account tomorrow. Also, I would like to ask if Chen Mo has any plans to record a new album recently?"

The Warner representative asked.

Chen Mu didn't speak but looked at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said: "Mm, I have thoughts in that direction, but it will take some time."

The Warner representative said: "We at Warner hope to continue cooperating with you."

Chen Mo nodded with a smile.

Then the Warner representative expressed a few more polite words before taking his leave.

After Warner left, Chen Mo returned upstairs.

Arriving in his bedroom, Chen Mo lay on the bed and began to ponder.

It had been a year since his first album, and Chen Mo had many classic songs in his mind.

However, most of these songs weren't suitable for his age group. If there were suitable songs, they would be the few by Justin.

Should he take another Justin song and release a single?

Thinking of this, Chen Mo immediately got up, walked to the desk, picked up a pen and paper, and started writing.

Actually, there was a computer in the bedroom, but Chen Mo still felt it was more appropriate to use a pen when writing lyrics and music.

The next day.

Chen Mo stayed in the villa’s recording studio and started practicing the song he wrote yesterday.

Meanwhile...

On the other side, at a small film production company.

Producer David Heyman held a copy of *Harry Potter* and read it seriously.

Looking at the magical world in the novel, David Heyman picked up his phone and called his good friend, Director Chris Columbus, who specialized in children’s films.

"Hey! Buddy! I found a novel that is very suitable for adaptation!"

On the other end of the phone, Chris Columbus was also happy to hear his friend’s words.

He was a director specializing in children’s films, a relatively niche category. His first big hit was *Home Alone 1*, but later, without Chen Mo’s participation, *Home Alone* got worse year by year.

Now, Chris Columbus was almost at the point of having no movies to film.

"What novel?"

Chris Columbus asked hurriedly.

David Heyman said: "*Harry Potter*."

Hearing David Heyman’s words, Chris Columbus frowned.

He had heard of this novel and had thought about adapting it, but the cost to film it would be too high.

"The cost is very high."

Chris Columbus frowned and said.

David Heyman said: "Get the copyright first, then pull in investment, and you’ll be responsible for directing."

"Okay!"

Chris Columbus thought about it and answered directly.

After the two discussed it, the next day, David Heyman flew to the UK and found the author of *Harry Potter*.

But he didn't expect the reply to be that the copyright had already been sold.

David Heyman wouldn't give up and asked: "What about the other books in this novel series?"

"They have all been sold too."

Hearing the reply, David Heyman looked dejected.

Then he asked about the person who bought the copyright. When he heard the name of the person who bought it, the image of the teenager who had recently become a big hit in Hollywood instantly appeared in David Heyman’s mind!

One day later.

David Heyman returned to Los Angeles and told Chris Columbus about it.

And Chris Columbus, upon learning that the copyright had been bought by Chen Mo’s father, immediately had an idea.

He immediately called Chen Mo.

After all, he had collaborated with Chen Mo before, so he had Chen Mo’s contact number.

Villa.

Chen Mo was playing with music in the recording studio.

He was stunned after receiving Chris Columbus’s call.

"Director Chris."

"Chen Mo, I heard your father bought the copyright to *Harry Potter*, is that right?"

Chris Columbus asked with a smile on the other end of the phone.

Chen Mo’s brows jumped after hearing this, and he smiled: "Yes, Director Chris, what’s the matter?"

Chris Columbus’s words were a bit hesitant.

Chen Mo pondered in his heart.

In his past life, *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone* was also set up in '99, then actors were chosen, and filming began, not finishing production and being released until the new millennium.

"Director Chris, do you want to film *Harry Potter*?"

Chen Mo asked directly.

Hearing Chen Mo’s question, Chris Columbus didn't hide it and admitted directly: "Yes, I think this is a fantastic subject. If it can be adapted into a film, it will definitely explode in popularity, and might even become a classic series."

Chen Mo was silent for two seconds and then smiled: "Director Chris, if I invite you to be the director, and I invest in this film, and I want to star in this film, would you accept my invitation?"

Chris Columbus felt like a pie had fallen from the sky.

He hurriedly nodded: "Of course, I will work hard to make this film well."

"Okay, then please come to my house tomorrow, Director Chris, and we can discuss some details in person."

"Okay."

After the two finished talking, Chen Mo hung up.

Soon, night arrived.

Chen Mo told Chen Fu and Chen Mu about his desire to film *Harry Potter*.

Because he had sold the shares and had billions of USD, Chen Fu agreed to the filming without a second thought.

So, the next day.

Director Chris Columbus arrived at Chen Mo’s villa.

Then the following matters were discussed between Chen Fu, Chen Mu, and Chris Columbus.

After discussing for a whole morning, Chris Columbus left Chen Mo’s house.