1994: I Became a Literary Master in America

Chapter 130 John Searles' Request

Chapter 132 John Searles' Request (5/5)

For Xu Shengjie in this time and space, November 18th has no meaning.

But for Xu Shengjie, who traveled through time, this day was his father's birthday in his previous life.

He transmigrated here in May, and half a year has passed since then. Many memories of his family from his previous life are slowly fading, the only one that remains clear is his parents' birthdays. He doesn't want to forget them, because they are his most precious memories.

Xu Jiadong had two objectives.

One is in Greenwood Cemetery, and the other is in the Police Cemetery.

However, after time-traveling, specifically in August—the month Xu Jiadong was shot—Xu Shengjie found James Huang and asked him to change the name on the tombstone in the police cemetery to Xu Sicheng. There may be many people named Xu Sicheng in this world, but there is no Xu Shengjie's father, Xu Sicheng.

Of course, Xu Shengjie's reasoning was sound: Xu Jiadong was already dead and buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

However, Xu Jiadong's name in the police cemetery is not appropriate. It would be better to change the name to avoid revealing Xu Jiadong's information in the future.

"Don't you want your father to regain his legal status?"

Does it make sense?

"You're a policeman's son."

"Who knows? Who cares?"

Xu Shengjie laughed and said, "Apart from you, James, the NYPD doesn't care about the reputation of a Chinese-American undercover cop."

"so what?"

I think I'm fine now.

I grew up in Chinatown and was involved in gangs.

Now he makes money writing books and acts in movies using his talent—James, Americans really like the "prodigal son returns" trope.

Even if my past involvement in gangs is exposed in the future, the American people won't be offended; they might even be more tolerant of me. A gifted teenager, a minority, who was involved in gangs, suddenly realized his mistakes, and then became famous and made a fortune.

Even Hollywood doesn't have a script this good!

"you----"

James was a little hesitant at the time.

But later, he spoke with Susanna.

Susanna agrees with Xu Shengjie's idea: What good would it do to return to being a police officer's child? Do you think the PBA would grant immunity to the family of a deceased Chinese-American police officer? Don't be naive! There are countless scoundrels in your NYPD.

I disagree with your statement.

"But it's true!"

Susanna said, "Let Jeffrey do what he wants; he doesn't need any family card."

Even if he's from a gang, he can still get a PBA (New York Patrolmen's Benevolent Association) exemption card when he donates to the police department—a card that genuinely grants him immunity. He doesn't really need that identity to elevate his status. On the contrary, his past gang background brings him more unexpected benefits and makes him more acceptable to the public.

And so, James agreed.

Through his connections, he secretly changed the tombstones in the police cemetery to Xu Sicheng's name.

Although he didn't know Xu Shengjie's intentions, he didn't press him for details.

In the police cemetery is the portrait of police officer Xu Sicheng.

The real gangster, Xu Jiadong, is in Greenwood Cemetery.

Xu Sicheng's birthday is approaching, and Xu Shengjie decides to visit Xu Sicheng's grave at the police cemetery on that day to express his condolences.

After all, Xu Sicheng had already passed away before he transmigrated in his previous life.

Thinking of this, Xu Shengjie got up and circled the date 18.

"Canal Street" remained at the top of the charts for the seventh consecutive week, with sales reaching 50,000 copies, breaking the 150,000-copy mark in total sales.

The sales of "Buffett" in its seventh week were even more astonishing, reaching 70,000 copies and directly breaking through 200,000 copies.

Jason was forced to restart the printing press and increase the print run of the two books.

He has raised his expectations for these two books to 200,000 copies for Canal Street and 300,000 copies for Buffett by the end of the year.

The reason for this surge in sales is the addition of the Black brothers.

Originally, the Black brothers didn't care much about the story that happened in Chinatown.

Upon learning that Xu Shengjie came from a gang and was good friends with 2Pac, a Black man, I immediately felt a sense of kinship.

Gangs, on the streets —

This represents half of the energy that Black brothers had during their childhood.

2Pac is currently at the height of his career, and although he lives on the West Coast, he was born in New York.

Along with the two books that had previously sold only moderately on the West Coast, they suddenly became very popular.

"However, this shouldn't last too long, about half a month is enough."

If there's no further stimulus, the enthusiasm of the Black people will quickly fade. After all, most Black people don't enjoy reading.

Xu Shengjie wholeheartedly agrees with Robert's analysis.

He didn't take it to heart; let time tell about sales figures.

His current focus is on "Lola" and the Tomb Raider game he is currently working on. According to Joseph's intelligence, Sega Europe, the developer and producer of Tomb Raider, is currently focusing its efforts on promoting the Sega Saturn. In terms of games, the focus is on "Iron Frame Dragon", "Wigger 2", and "Batman & Robin Adventure".

Especially with the Ironclad Dragon game, since Sega Saturn had an exclusive rights to release shooting game cartridges, Sega Europe was eager to port the Ironclad Dragon to the Sega Saturn platform in 95. Almost everyone was busy with this project. The goal was to complete it in the first half of 95, so there were no other games planned.

Xu Shengjie paid $87,000 for this intelligence.

Joseph is a money-grubber!

But when it comes to getting things done, they are truly reliable.

God knows just how vast his intelligence network is. Anyway, as long as you pay him, he can provide the relevant intelligence.

So Xu Shengjie breathed a sigh of relief.

But the creation of Tomb Raider cannot be relaxed.

During the day, he's busy in the editing or recording studio, and at night, he goes to the Chinatown internet cafe on Sixth Avenue to write his book.

The first Tomb Raider movie contains approximately 180,000 words.

In addition, it includes 20-30 illustrations, which is quite a workload.

Woody Allen has been appearing less frequently lately!

On one hand, he was busy finishing up "Bullets Over Broadway," and on the other hand, he took on another job.

The adaptation of his early stage play "Don't Drink That Water" was commissioned by HBO TV, and I heard they offered him a price he couldn't refuse.

At the same time, he had a new inspiration.

During the editing process, Xu Shengjie created a script called "Non-Powerful Aphrodisiac".

"I've taken a liking to an Italian actress, Mirasovino, she's very beautiful."

The old man handed a photo to Xu Shengjie, looking quite pleased with himself.

Xu Shengjie glanced at it and thought it was indeed quite beautiful.

"That's great, Woody. You've been in New York lately, where did you find the Italian actor?"

"She used to work as a waitress at Tribeca Girl in De Niro. She's a Harvard graduate. I spotted her at first sight—"

"and then?"

"Then I got her contact information."

I heard she'd made two films in the last two years, but they weren't very successful—after I finished writing the script, my first thought was that Linda Ash was perfect for the role. So I called her, and she agreed to star in it.

Jeffrey, would you be interested in getting to know him?

Xu Shengjie did not respond, but instead looked Woody Allen up and down.

"So, that's why you're writing, directing, and acting all by yourself?"

How did you know?

"I knew it, you Isp!"

"How did the movie become ISP?"

Woody Allen, his face flushed, then began spouting words like art, creation, inspiration, and muse, making Xu Shengjie and Danny Airo, who was assisting him in the editing room, burst into laughter. The previously smoke-filled and smelly editing room was now filled with joyful laughter.

Woody has gone off to pursue his art!

But the editing room didn't remain quiet, because a new guest arrived.

John Sears.

At first, Xu Shengjie thought he was just passing by, so he didn't pay any attention.

For two consecutive days, he appeared in the editing room and often argued with Xu Shengjie over certain shots.

"John, are you having a lot of free time?"

"Of course not, I've been very busy lately."

"So you came to my place two days in a row to argue with me? And it was all because of my movie—do you think I don't know how to edit it?"

"You can't say that; let's brainstorm together."

I don't believe you for a second!

Under Xu Shengjie's repeated questioning, Lao Bai finally told the truth hesitantly.

"Jeffrey, you should still have the adaptation rights to *Canal Street Metro Station*, right?"

His eyes were full of expectation!

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