Volume 1: Japanese Storms Chapter 25: The Great Thief of a Nation (1)

  "Bob?" Jerry turned around in his seat on the British Airways Concorde Flight 747.

  "What, Jerry!" Bob withdrew his gaze, this guy had been staring at the British flight attendant's legs for an hour and was still not tired of it! Fortunately, he didn't drool on the spot, or else Jerry would have really educated him.

  "Have you ever thought of him all these years?"

  "Who? Jerry, I don't understand who you're talking about?"

  "Your father, Archibald Clements!"

  Bob's smiling face suddenly turned serious, "I've thought about it!"

  "Have you ever thought of getting him back?"

  "Bring him back? You mean bring him back and have him live with Mom, Grandma, and Grandpa? No way, Jerry, no way. I used to fantasize about that day, the day when Archie Clemens would put his arm around me and ruffle my hair and say, 'Hey, son, look what I got you - a basketball.' Yeah, I used to fantasize! But it never came true. He's an asshole! A pathetic loser living in the past! In free America, under the spirit of freedom, he did something unforgivable to my mom! So now when I think about those childish thoughts, I feel ridiculous. Mom, Grandma, Grandpa - we all have our own lives to live! I don't want that outsider coming into our family with a victorious tone! Mom is not that little girl anymore! And me? I'm a grown man now! Time has changed everything!"

  "Alright... I think I get it!"

  "Listen, Jerry, if you're trying to get at something in my mind concerning Mr. Humphrey Rumpelstiltskin, I think it's entirely unnecessary! All I'm saying is that at least Mr. Rumpelstiltskin wouldn't be a scoundrel like Archie Clements! Do you understand what I mean?"

  "Thanks, Bob!"

  Bob patted Jerry on the shoulder, "Thanks for what? Don't forget, you're my only brother!"

  Jerry strained to lift the corners of his mouth and flashed a smile at Bob.

  Flight 747 landed in the northern part of the British Isles, at the Scottish inlet, where Scotland's political and cultural center is located, the cultural capital Edinburgh.

  Fly from Tokyo to New York, then transfer in New York and fly directly to Vienna. After completing the visit to Henfry Roschell, take British Airways from Vienna to Scotland. After reaching a cooperation agreement with Cannon Gate Books in Edinburgh, fly from Edinburgh to London, then fly to Russia.

  This is Jerry's specific itinerary for this trip!

  Yes, even if Jerry had finally faced the reality for the first time, he still wasn't sure where to place Humphrey Roschelle! Father? Maybe! Just maybe. After all, it's been ten years, and apart from an old photo, he has nothing, not even knowing Humphrey's birthday. So visiting Humphrey Roschelle was not the main point of his European trip!

  Now that he knows the man who should be his father is safe and sound, he should go ahead with his plan.

  Andrei Borschev has already gone to Switzerland, he himself is Swiss, this time coming to Europe will naturally let him go home for a trip, but in a few days, he will fly to Russia, before Jerry arrives there, he needs to complete some things.

  The intention to acquire Cannonbridge Books was not sent from Young Omi but directly from the King's Fund!

  Originally, the best partner of Shōnen OMI in Britain was Landon House under Bertelsmann Group, but due to their excessive demands and the company closely related to Shōnen OMI terminating its cooperation with BMG (Bertelsmann's record company), switching to EMI with more favorable conditions, so both parties finally broke down! Under helpless circumstances, Jerry could only re-select a new cooperative publisher from Britain!

  Under the proposal of Robert Soros, acquiring a British publishing company to expand the channels of OMI in the British Isles is on the agenda!

  So, which publishing company to choose became a problem.

  Are Macmillan Publishers and Methuen Publishing interested? No, no way! These two companies are just like Sanprodo, focusing on textbook publishing, and they're not even interested in manga from Japan! What about Penguin Books then? The British comic book publisher that achieved great success last year? Britain's largest paperback publisher, a subsidiary of the Longman Group, the British will never let Americans poach their talent! Moreover, Penguin Books has over 5,000 series and is thriving in the global publishing industry, with five subsidiaries outside of the British Isles alone. Acquiring this company would not only be against Shonen Omi's original intention but also cost an astronomical amount of money! As for other renowned university presses known for their professionalism, such as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and Edinburgh University Press, their owners will not step down or give up easily! Other major publishers like Pergamon Press, which is famous for publishing journals, and large comprehensive publishing companies like United Books Publishing Company, Collins Publishers, and Heinemann Publishing Group, Jerry didn't even bother to glance at them! Because it's impossible! From the list of publishers provided by Ms. Matsushima Rino, head of the Overseas Distribution Department, Jerry ultimately chose Cannon Gate Book Company over Tindal Street Book Company.

  Because Canongate Books is based in Edinburgh and Tindal Street Press is based in Birmingham.

  That's one of Jerry's reasons!

  Because he was well aware that in a few years, Edinburgh would not only be the home of Magic Mums, Rowling and Harry Potter but also host the largest literary festival in the world - the Edinburgh International Book Festival which would catapult books to global fame! By being based here, they had a unique advantage when it came to attracting top authors and promoting their books.

  Cannon Books is in trouble, and now they're making a move, undoubtedly a powerful one! Moreover, Jerry has another reason to look at this small publishing house, which is standing in front of him, stretching out his hand, only in his early twenties, Jamie Byrn, the future genius publisher of the British publishing industry. Under his direction, the large-scale book project "Rebuilding Myth" swept across more than thirty countries around the world.

  "Hi! I'm Jamie Byrn, Cannon's editorial intern, you can call me Jamie!"

  "Hi, Jamie! I'm Bob Clemens, you can call me Bob. This is my assistant Robert Soros, also the EO of JR Investments, who will be handling the main proceedings for this acquisition!"

  "Hello, Mr. Soros!"

  "And this one, my brother, Jerry Roschelle, I think Jamie you must have heard of his name!"

  Jamie Byrne was originally looking at a little guy standing next to Bob Clemmens, with a duck tongue cap pressed down low and a pair of large sunglasses covering his face, which was very strange. However, when he heard Bob's introduction, he opened his mouth in surprise! This is the one who not only did that, but also made Saint Philip's Children's Choir popular, pushed Leslie Dhewell to the top of the UK music chart and let Green Day dominate, and now this amazing little guy is standing right in front of him!

  Jamie Byrn suddenly realized that the boss of Cannonball Books had finally made a wise decision. As a fan, he instinctively pulled out his book and prepared to hand over the pen, clearly intending to ask for an autograph from this amazing young man.

  "Hey Jamie, if you don't want to be surrounded by people, put away the book and pen in your hand!"

  Just as Jamie Byrne was about to hand over the pen, Jerry stopped him in time. Because Jerry had already discovered that several British girls had turned their heads this way. He was really scared, since being recognized by a fan while visiting the Sch?nbrunn Palace in Vienna, Jerry had been surrounded by crazy fans!

  Composite portrait

  Signature

  Reunion Shadow

  Resign

  If it hadn't gotten dark, Jerry would have probably died of exhaustion at Mei Quan Palace that day!

  So now, for die-hard song fans, he has an instinctive resistance!

  Jamie Byre reluctantly handed over the pen, thinking that signing was just a formality and had nothing to do with being besieged.

  Several British girls standing at the edge have already started rummaging through their bags. They are taking out a poster with a cute little guy on it.

  Jerry saw that things were going badly and pulled Bob and Robert away, "Take advantage of the fact that we haven't been blocked yet, let's hurry up and go!"

  Bob and Robert, who had been caught in the maelstrom at the Beautiful Fountain, exchanged a spirited glance, abandoned Jamie Byrne, and hastened after Jerry.

  Britain's fans and paparazzi are notorious worldwide.

  If it's really blocked, I'm afraid there won't be even a few hours' time, it just won't work.

  "It was him who chased"

  Several British MM rushed past Jamie Vardy's side!