Chapter 24 Touchstone

 After getting out of Kingsley's car, Ryan lowered his baseball cap and took a quick glance around. Seeing nothing unusual, he waved to the agent lady in the car, lowered his head and ran into the campus.

  He can't stay at home forever. If he takes too long a leave, he will really have to repeat the grade. Fortunately, as time goes by, the topic of him gradually decreases, and there are countless celebrities and gossips in Hollywood. Naturally, someone will take his place to attract the attention of the media and the public.

  "Hi, Ryan, long time no see. Why do you always take long vacations?"

  As soon as Ryan sat down on the chair, Jerry in front and Peter on the other side came over.

  "You know, I'm always busy." Ryan responded casually, but his face was always hidden in the shadow of the baseball cap.

  "Yeah, you're really busy." Jerry tilted his head and suddenly said, "Ryan, can you take off your baseball cap?"

  "Hat? What's wrong?" Ryan took it off without thinking too much. He took off his hat and put it on the table.

  "Peter!" After Jerry shouted, Peter quickly took out a newspaper from his schoolbag, looked at the picture on the front page, and said with certainty, "Yes, it's him."

  Ryan . The corners of his mouth trembled uncontrollably. In his opinion, children of this age would not read newspapers and magazines at all, and he has grown up a lot now, and his appearance is somewhat different from the one in The Sixth Sense. I didn't expect these two guys to go see the Los Angeles Times.

  "Wow, it's true, Ryan. It turns out that you are really the little boy in "The Sixth Sense", so you also wrote Harry Potter? You clearly know that this is my favorite book, but you actually You never told me that you were the author."

  Jerry's shouting didn't matter, it immediately attracted the attention of the whole class. He simply took the newspaper from Peter's hand, "You don't read newspapers and magazines? You don't read entertainment news? Don't you watch movies? Do you know who the little boy in "The Sixth Sense" is? Do you know who is the author of your favorite "Ryan Stories" and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"? That's Ryan ."

  The classroom suddenly turned into a vegetable market. All these boys and girls with excess energy rushed over, scrambling to look at the newspaper from more than half a month ago. Although there were many creases on the newspaper, the picture It's fairly clear who it could be if it wasn't Ryan.

  A lively girl simply grabbed the newspaper, stood on a chair, and read the report clearly. For a ten-year-old child, they could understand most of the content. Until then, they I just believed that the authors of those children's books I often read were actually my classmates!

  Looking at the guys around him who were staring closely at him, Ryan remained motionless. He only felt that his face was getting whiter, the circles under his eyes were getting darker, and the pen in his hand seemed to have turned into green bamboo. Even though he knew that he would be discovered sooner or later, he never expected that he would be the target of onlookers on his first day back at school.

  "Ryan, why did you never tell us?" the girl actually asked.

  It seems like we don't know each other very well, right? Ryan could only roll his eyes. To be honest, except for the small group of Jerry and Peter, he only knew the names of others in the class.

  "Let me tell you, when my father and I went to watch "The Sixth Sense", we always felt that the little boy in it looked familiar. Now that I think about it, isn't it the same as when Ryan was transferred last year?" Another boy suddenly realized.

  "Oh my god, you are also the screenwriter of the movie! My mother loves this movie so much that she has gone to see it four times. She said the story is so exciting that she sheds tears every time she watches it. She also said that this movie will hit the box office immediately. It's going to cost 100 million U.S. dollars!" Another girl spoke, "Also, Ryan, I want to ask, when will the third volume of Harry Potter be released?"

  Ryan could only smile helplessly. , anyway, these people are just curious children, not paparazzi. Just when he was about to answer, another person asked, "Ryan, how many big stars have you seen, can you help me get Tom?" Cruise's signature?"

  "And Ryan, how did you write these stories?"

  "Ryan, are you really an orphan?"

  "Ryan, is it fun to make a movie? Can you bring Let's go and see it on site?"

  Maybe I should transfer to another school! This idea came to Ryan's mind, but after thinking about Nicole who was getting busier and busier, he automatically put it out and immediately shouted, "Stop! Stop!" The

  messy classroom finally calmed down, but these children He was at the most curious age and had no intention of leaving, especially Jerry. After blinking, he suddenly said, "I understand! I understand! No wonder Ryan is writing and drawing every day. Painting, turns out to be writing a story."

  "Okay, Jerry, you got the answer right, but there is no reward." Ryan waved his hand vigorously and said to his classmates, "Harry Potter and other The work is indeed created by me. I have never met many big stars. The only star I have worked with is Al Pacino. I don't know Tom Cruise well, so I can't ask for his autograph for you."

  Then, Ryan revealed his face. With a playful smile, "As for making movies, it's not fun at all. Those movie directors have very bad tempers. Once you make a mistake, they will scold you mercilessly. Even if you cry, they will not stop. Some people will sympathize with you because you have not completed your work, and when shooting at night, you often stay up all night. If you cannot finish the shooting, you are not allowed to sleep! Also, when the director asks you to laugh, you must laugh and cry. When it makes you crazy, you have to immediately become a psychopath, so making movies is not fun at all!"

  Ryan's nonsense made the other children stunned. , in their minds, making movies should be a very interesting thing, but they didn't expect to hear such a terrifying answer now.

  "Okay, class is about to start. If you have any questions, can we discuss them during the lunch break?" After Ryan's intimidation and persuasion, the group of guys finally dispersed. He was not too worried. This age group Although children are very curious, they often only have three minutes of enthusiasm. After a longer time, they will naturally shift their attention to other aspects.

  "Ryan, what you said is not true, is it?" Jerry came over again and lowered his voice and said, "I won't tell anyone else." "

  Of course... it's false!"

  "Also, Ryan, have you finished writing the third episode of Harry Potter? Can you let us take a look first?" Peter's head also stretched over.

  "No." Of course Ryan would not admit it.

  The class bell finally rang, and Ryan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that dealing with these peers was more tiring than dealing with the paparazzi. However, not long after the class started, he discovered a new situation.

  The English teacher, Ms. Sarah, always glanced over from time to time, with curious and inquiring eyes. Even though Ryan was minding his own business, he was still sensitive to it.

  "Ryan, can you help me with a little help?" Just before get out of class ended, Ms. Sara came over and asked in a low voice.

  "Ah? Of course." Ryan put away the pen, flicked his wrist, and suddenly realized that this was his teacher, "I'm sorry..." "

  No need to apologize, Ryan, a child who can write such outstanding works , I don't think I have anything else to teach him." Ms. Sarah smiled, "My daughter likes the Harry Potter series very much, and after watching the second episode, she has been clamoring to watch the third episode. I would like to ask, when will the third episode be published?"

  ...

  Burbank is located north of Los Angeles. It is one of the many satellite cities of Los Angeles. Here, the most famous ones are the media industry, NBC and Disney. , Warner Brothers and many other media and entertainment companies have their headquarters or important departments located here. Therefore, Burbank is also known as the "Media Capital of the World".

  At Walt Disney's headquarters, Carter Eisner left his uncle's office and returned all the way to the office floor belonging to Touchstone Pictures. However, the pair of frowning eyebrows never separated, making the not-so-handsome man That face almost turned into a bitter gourd.

  No wonder he is worried. It has been seven years since Touchstone Pictures was established. Although it is backed by the Disney mountain, it has always lacked influential works in terms of movies and TV programs, let alone those of the seven major film companies. Comparatively, even Miramax, which launched "The Sixth Sense", is almost on top of them.

  At the beginning of this year, Carter became the vice president in charge of the film business of Touchstone Pictures. Although he tried hard to open up the situation, the effect was not obvious, and the doubts about him within the company never disappeared. Who made him less than 30 this year? Years old, which makes him Michael Eisner's nephew.

  "Carter, Director Chris Columbus is waiting for you in the office." The secretary reminded her as she passed by the secretary's desk.

  "Chris? Oh, yes, he made an appointment to meet with me today." Carter Eisner then asked, "How long has he been here?"

  "More than half an hour."

  "Hell, I have to hurry up. I hope he can bring good news." Carter quickly opened the door and entered the office.

  Chris Columbus, who was wearing a gray suit, was sitting on the sofa, drinking coffee and reading a book. He seemed so fascinated that he didn't even notice Carter Eisner coming in.

  "Sorry, Chris, for keeping you waiting!" Carter had to take the lead in saying hello.

  "It didn't take long before I finished reading a story." Chris Columbus closed the book.

  "Okay, Chris." Carter smiled apologetically, "I wonder what you want to do with me today? Are you planning to make a new movie?" "

  That's right, Carter." Columbus explained, "I'm Looking for a partner, I don't know Touchstone Pictures..."

  He made a gesture that you could understand.

  "Have you brought a script?"

  Although the other party's works are not many, almost all of them are hits, and Carter naturally hopes that he can surprise him.

  "The script isn't there yet." Chris Columbus made another apology gesture, "The story is already there."

  After saying that, he handed the closed book to Carter.

  "Ryan's story collection?"