章節 13: Holiday

Henry plans to just keep studying as his plan will start later. In just 1 month, he basically absorbed all knowledge that Harvard offered to him. This makes him a little difficult as he doesn't know what to do anymore.

So after that, he plans to write a book to keep expanding his reader base. Henry plans to write 'Pirate of the Caribbean' series as this book is quite suitable for children and adult. Unlike his previous 'Devotion of Suspect X' and 'Da Vinci Code' which mainly for teenager and adult, 'Pirate of the Caribbean' is quite suitable for all age to read.

Why not directly write Harry Potter? It's because Henry feels the time has not yet matured, so he plans to wait for a few more years.

As the decision was made, Henry quickly writes the first book in the series which is 'Pirate of the Caribbean: The Coming Storm'. After just 1 week, he finishes writing it even modified the content that he deemed not necessary and add his own plot. He then sends the manuscript to HarperCollins.

HarperCollins then quickly publish the book with great hope as they feel this book quite good too. Unlike John & Son meager publicity and channel, HarperCollins has the best publicity and channel that cannot be compared by any publishing house in the United States now. So less than 3 days, the public knows the recent hot author 'Henry William' released a new book.

The public anticipation is high because Henry previous book is good, so under this mindset, they feel the new book should be good too. So the 1 million copies that printed sold out in just 2 days, making HarperCollins ecstatic as they feel their decision to rope Henry in was great.

Of course, not all of Henry reader buy the book as Henry previous novel is about Mystery and Thriller, and they feel fantasy book doesn't suit their taste. Instead, it was the parent who buys for their 9-12 years old children that buy the most. They feel the 'Pirate of the Caribbean' is good and suitable for their children.

This expanding Henry reputation as a genius author that can span 2 genres. Henry proposed the price lowered compared to his previous book which is about $2 and $3 as Henry wants this series spread as much as possible. So HarperCollins agree with Henry idea and set the price for $1 per book so they can sell as much as possible.

This decision was true as in just 2 weeks, 10 Million copies were sold with a price of $1 each and make revenue over $10 Million. Henry gets about $4 Million from his 40% royalties and further increase his wealth.

Henry then writes the second book so he can stock it as next year, he will truly busy and not have time for writing books.

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1 November 1973.

Autumn Examination has passed at Harvard and the student given a holiday that lasted 1 week. But that is not for Henry as he is 'special'. Henry already completed all the courses he has and basically can graduate. But Henry holds it as it's not the time yet. So Harvard gives him a special privilege to do what he wants as they know it's useless for Henry to learn anymore.

Henry plan goes back home as he already misses his parent. It already 7 months since he came to Harvard and he never goes back home once in this period as he is busy with various stuff.

This time to save time, Henry plan to take the plane as it's too tiring if he driving. Henry plans to takes Susan, his girlfriend goes back to meet his parent. Henry has been dating Susan for 2 months, as basically he meets with her every day. Even a person with a stone heart will go soft after a period of time, not mention Henry as he always wants to find a girlfriend.

Henry then packed his stuff in a suitcase and take a look last time his dorm room. This probably last time he stays here as he wants to stay at Silicon Valley for a period of time. Henry then takes a step out from the room and see Bill Gates already waiting with many people too.

"You plan to leave already? Oh man, I really envy you." Steve Ballmer with envious eyes, but then he quickly hugs Henry.

"Well, it's time for me to leave as nothing can hold me here anymore." Henry then releases the hug as he laughs a little.

"But, it's not like the last time we will meet as maybe I will need your help soon, Steve." Henry said with serious manner.

Steve Ballmer expression then quickly calm and said, "Tell me if you need my help later as I'm always ready for our genius."

Then Henry says goodbye too for the rest of people as he needs these people later for his company. No need to be an arrogant person as it will cause you to be hated by people. And then Henry and Bill Gates get into Henry car as Bill Gates is the one who will deliver Henry to the Airport.

The car then drives into girls dormitory to pick up Susan. They already can see a group of girls waiting at the entrance. The girls surrounded one person as they chatting and laughs. After they noticed the car coming, they immediately spread out to give way to Susan.

The car stopped as Henry down the car to help Susan with her luggage. The girl's group held an envious eye as they imagine why not themselves to be a girlfriend for the Prince Charming. But then they immediately waved their hand as every student at Harvard basically has a good emotional basis, so they don't get too affected by it.

The car then drives away to the Airport.

After 30 minutes drives, they arrived at Boston Airport.

Henry then hugs Bill Gates and hand over the car key as he did not need it anymore.

"Well Bill, it's time for me to leave, the plane will boarding in 15 minutes" Henry said as he patted Bill Gates back.

"Don't forget what you promise Henry." Bill Gates then reminded Henry about their promises.

"Hahaha, of course, I will not forget it. I will call you later if everything is ready." Henry then bid his goodbye as he walks away with Susan.