Hearing this voice, Moline's eyes suddenly lit up.
Because the lounge was too crowded, he didn't see Su Yu behind him and thought the other party was unwilling to meet him.
After parting ways with Su Yu in China last time, Moline obtained the translation rights for "Fairy Tale Collection" and returned to Britain to begin publication. "Fairy Tale Collection" had been selling very well in the past few months, becoming the best-selling work among fairy tale books.
"The Little Match Girl"
"Snow White"
And other fairy tales spread rapidly overseas.
However, due to Moline's immense fame, although he was the translator of this fairy tale book, he overshadowed the fame of the author Jiangnan. Many people referred to this fairy tale as "Master Moline's translation" rather than "written by Jiangnan."
In fact, Moline no longer needed such fame. He did this only to let more people see excellent fairy tale works. He always mentioned the original author Jiangnan whenever he attended events.
But the public's attention was always on him.
Because of this, he felt deeply apologetic towards Jiangnan.
"Are you done signing? If you are, move aside. Have you no manners?"
While everyone was in a daze, Lin Yanyu's clear voice said.
The crowd then reacted.
Sean and the others moved to the sides, leaving a passage.
"Hmph, you really think getting Master Moline's autograph is that easy? If it weren't for being a fellow guest this time, Master Moline wouldn't even bother with us," Sean snorted coldly.
Kim Sung-hyun frowned, "Although this kid is arrogant, he's not brainless."
Lauren said softly, "Master Moline's temper isn't good."
Amidst the murmurs of the crowd.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu, each holding several books, approached Moline.
Everyone stopped talking and held their breath, watching them.
"Master Moline, could you help me sign these? I'm giving them to friends," Su Yu placed the "Fairy Tale Collection" in his hands on the table and asked with a smile.
Seeing him holding so many books, Moline was momentarily stunned, "Do you want all of these signed?"
The show has begun!
Sean and the others couldn't help but smile, crossing their arms and adopting a spectator's stance.
Master Moline had a bad temper. They felt that Yanyu's actions were disrespectful to him. Normally, anyone would directly refuse. Master Moline would probably explode!
"Heh heh, give them here."
However, the expected outburst did not happen.
Moline's smile was extremely kind, even more affectionate than towards his own daughter Mina.
He reached out to take the books handed over by Su Yu and Lin Yanyu, put down his pen, and took out a white fountain pen from his chest pocket.
"Hiss... Master Moline is actually using his fountain pen!"
"Master Moline hasn't used this fountain pen for signing in a long time, has he?"
"This fountain pen was custom-made for Master Moline at great expense, and there's only one in the world. Master Moline usually keeps it as a work of art!"
"Why is Yanyu receiving such good treatment from Master Moline?"
The audience was immediately in an uproar!
No one had expected that the world-renowned fairy tale master Moline would be so amiable, even arguably benevolent, in front of Yanyu!
After all, Moline was known in the industry for his volatile temper. He had once criticized a contestant so thoroughly that they were left speechless on a fairy tale storytelling show. When had he ever shown such a gentle side?
The scene was incredibly quiet.
Only the sound of Moline's priceless fountain pen gliding across the paper could be heard.
Everyone exchanged glances, their eyes filled with profound astonishment.
"All signed," Moline placed ten copies of "Fairy Tale Collection" in front of Su Yu.
"Thank you, Master Moline," Su Yu expressed his gratitude.
Lin Yanyu happily hugged the books.
Just as everyone thought they were about to leave.
Su Yu smiled at Moline, "Could you sign a few more for me? I have quite a few friends."
Wow!
Sean and the others were immediately astounded.
Are you here to buy in bulk?
Ten books aren't enough for your friends to share??
"Sure, I'll sign and mail them to you when I get back," Moline replied with a smile, still not angered.
Setting aside his recognition of Su Yu's talent, Moline wouldn't refuse to sign simply because Su Yu sold him the translation rights for "Fairy Tale Collection."
Moreover, because this book had significantly boosted Moline's reputation, yet the author Jiangnan had received little attention, Moline felt very guilty as this was not the outcome he desired.
Signing for Su Yu was also a way to ease his conscience.
"Thank you, Master Moline." Having received a positive reply, Su Yu took the books from Lin Yanyu and prepared to leave.
"Jiang... Mr. Su Yu, would you like to have a cup of coffee after the exchange session ends?" Moline suddenly said.
"Alright, see you later," Su Yu waved his hand.
Under the profoundly complex gazes of everyone present, they left the lounge.
After Su Yu left.
Moline's expression immediately returned to his usual cool demeanor.
"Do you gentlemen have any other business? If not, I need to rest."
He had signed for these producers because they were top figures in the music industry and fellow guests on the show, making refusal awkward. However, it didn't mean he approved of them.
After all, in the music industry, he already recognized Su Yu, who not only wrote good songs but was also outstanding in literature.
In Moline's mind, these people were nowhere comparable to Su Yu.
"Ahem... Master Moline, please rest well."
"Goodbye, Master Moline. You've worked hard."
Knowing that Moline was asking them to leave, everyone quickly bid farewell.
However, everyone's expressions were not good, especially Kim Sung-hyun and Lauren.
They felt they had lost face. Lauren, being British and also Britain's most talented producer, had her spotlight stolen by Yanyu on her own turf.
Kim Sung-hyun had wanted to curry favor with Moline, but the latter seemed to know his identity and didn't give him any opportunity.
As for Sean, his brow remained furrowed. He couldn't figure out why Moline treated Yanyu so well.
"It's Jiangnan!"
Suddenly, Miyamoto Ze, who had been silent all along, spoke.
"Who is Jiangnan?" Sean asked him, puzzled.
"The author of 'Fairy Tale Collection,' a very famous screenwriter in China. Have you heard of 'Journey to the West'? That's Jiangnan's work. This person is very close to Yanyu, and Yanyu helps produce the music for his film and television dramas," Miyamoto Ze continued.
He omitted one thing: their company, Nivei Entertainment, had hired Jiangnan as the screenwriter for their film at this film festival.
"In other words, the reason Master Moline is so good to Yanyu is because of Jiangnan?" Sean exclaimed in realization.
"That should be right," Miyamoto Ze nodded.
"So that's how it is!" Kim Sung-hyun frowned.
Otherwise, they couldn't find any other reason. After all, he was a world-renowned fairy tale master. His recognition was for Jiangnan, and because Yanyu was close to Jiangnan, Moline was giving face to Jiangnan, thus willing to sign for Yanyu.
If that were the case, they suddenly didn't feel so envious.
Moline wasn't recognizing Yanyu's talent but was giving face to Jiangnan.
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