Tokyo: The life of a literary giant begins with home self-defense!

Chapter 320: 49 Days Plan to Occupy Europe 6
The strong summer sun turns into golden spots above our heads.

There are cicadas chirping and birds singing in my ears.

At noon on the third day, Toru Ryukawa arrived at Marseille Saint-Charles Station by train.

In the distance are scattered ochre-colored houses, and you can smell the fragrance of the lavender garden as soon as you get out of the station.

Orchards, Cangshan Mountain, and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.

Longchuan Che could only say that the eldest lady had chosen a good place for him.

"Do you want to rent a car? Or take a taxi?"

Standing on the granite steps and pressing down the brim of his hat, Ryukawa Toru turned his head to look at Takeda Shinki who came with him.

The executive lady was wearing a beautiful white French dress and a huge wide-brimmed hat on her head.

Takeda Shinki thought about it, her beautiful face didn't give the sunlight any chance to penetrate.

"Let's rent a car?"

The taxi had to pick up passengers for a long time, and Takeda Maki's obsessive-compulsive personality made it a little unbearable.

"Thank you for your hard work, and for being willing to accompany me on the train."

The executive lady is a little strange, she seems to be acting like a caring girlfriend these days.

When traveling from Paris to Marseille, Longchuan Che only said that one could see better scenery by taking the train, and the woman endured the slight discomfort and accompanied Longchuan Che on the seven-hour train ride.

Along the way, the two of them saw unknown bays and small towns full of southern French style.

“TGV trains are relatively clean.”

Takeda Shinki smiled at Ryukawa Toru, completely different from the cold beauty she had before.

"Hurry up, didn't you make an appointment with your friend this afternoon?"

The woman held Longchuan Tetsu's hand very gently, but Teacher Longchuan always felt that there was something strange about her.

In the past two days, Takeda Maki has completely given up her previous strong style and become an understanding girlfriend.

Pay attention to Longchuan Tetsu's emotions and think about problems from his perspective.

"I feel like I'm dreaming when you do this."

Ryukawa Toru smiled at the woman. He liked Yamato Nadeshiko more than the iceberg beauty.

"A sense of accomplishment?"

Takeda Maki's hands were intertwined with Ryukawa Toru's, with their fingers intertwined.

Even though the current look is fake, the feeling of walking on the road holding hands with each other is very soothing.

The strong skylight shines equally on everyone, and the boy's body temperature can be felt at the fingertips.

She seemed to melt here, and then was led farther and farther away by the boy.

"This sense of accomplishment?"

Longchuan Che pinched his chin with his free hand, and the woman's gentle warmth pressed against his arm.

He didn't know if he felt a sense of accomplishment from having his boss become his girlfriend, but if the general manager was a little more gentle, she wouldn't be able to tell the difference between her and his wife.

Lamenting that strong women also have a feminine side, Ryukawa Toru and Takeda Maki rented a Peugeot 207 convertible CC.

The car is not big and has a French romantic style.

When Longchuan Che got into the car, the woman sat in the driver's seat.

"It's a pity there are no motorcycles to rent here, otherwise I could take you for a ride to Gold."

The trip was like a tourist stroll, stopping and starting as often as possible. Longchuan Che did not have a driver's license, so he had to let his girlfriend drive.

"Do you have a motorcycle license here?"

The steering wheels of French cars are on the left, and women drive very lazily.

She was wearing a pair of brown sunglasses and her beautiful black hair was blown up high by the hot wind.

This is a scene that could be put into a painting, Longchuan Tetsudo said after taking a few glances.

"No, but there doesn't seem to be any traffic police in town."

If you haven't been caught, you don't need a driver's license. Takeda Shinki's eyes twitched but she didn't say anything. "Which manuscript did you bring this time?"

The two came to Gold for business and might go to London later.

Takeda Shinki drove the car with one hand and watched the beautiful flower fields disappear on both sides.

"The Booker Prize is slightly different from traditional serious literary awards and encourages writers to create more attractive plots."

The original intention of establishing the Booker Prize was to resist the erosion of the literary market by new types of entertainment. In addition to the depth of the work, it must also have a touching and interesting plot.

It is synonymous with "the best novel in English", but if it doesn't pay attention to plot construction, it might not win the award.

The original intention of establishing each award is different. For example, the Jerusalem Prize focuses on anti-war literature, and the Danish Literature Prize focuses on children's growth.

Producing good-looking literary works has almost become synonymous with the Booker Prize.

“This one.”

Longchuan Che fumbled out of his backpack and took out a manuscript with the words "Norwegian Wood" written on it.

The font had been translated into English a long time ago, and when Longchuan Che started writing, it was an English novel.

I gave up the traditional Japanese writing and wrote directly in English.

Takeda Maki was somewhat curious about how those people in the country would react when they found out.

"Then show me the rest?"

After glancing at Longchuan Che's bag, he brought over three English manuscripts.

Takeda Maki didn't know why the other party didn't bring the translated "The End of the World" and "Youth Trilogy". It seemed that the other party didn't think those two works could win the award.

"Then go back to Gordes's residence and wait for me. I have an appointment with them at the Abbey of Sénanque."

There was no way Ryukawa Toru would let Takeda Maki meet the eldest daughter, as he had the impression that the woman had quite a few complaints against the Kujo family.

The car stopped at the foot of the Vaucluse Mountains, and Takeda Shinki leaned against the window and hooked her finger at the boy.

With a smile on her face more beautiful than lavender petals, Takeda Shinki blew a breath of hot air on Ryukawa Toru's face.

"You don't seem to be willing to take me to meet Patrick. Is the person who introduced you two a girl?"

Takeda Shinki blinked at Ryukawa Toru, her eyes full of curiosity about his friend.

If you know a great French writer, you can help make connections.

Takeda Shinki said in a tone that said it was okay even for girls:
"I won't be jealous, but if it's a girl, you should tell me in advance."

Takeda Shinki showed an understanding smile on her face, and Ryukawa Toru felt warm in his heart, and then said:
"of course not."

Patting his chest, Longchuan Che said in a tone that said, "I will never lie to you."

"I met him at the University of Dublin in Ireland, where he was an editor at a publishing house in Ireland."

Ireland is a country with a small land area but a great cultural contribution.

It is not surprising that publishing house editors have the author's contact information.

Takeda Shinki nodded and kissed Ryukawa Toru on the face.

"You said you like it gentler and I agreed, but I'll be very angry if you lie to me."

The woman stared at Longchuan Che's expression as calmly as possible, and shook Longchuan Che's manuscript in her hand.

"We are lovers, Mr. Ryukawa Tetsu, please be as honest as possible with each other."

The other party's tone seemed to have hidden meanings, but Longchuan Che was not a person who would give up halfway through a lie.

"Of course, Mr. Executive."

Ryukawa Toru waved goodbye to Takeda Maki while holding the manuscript.

"I've got some croissants from Bill Arkham Bridge Bakery in my bag for you. I'll try to be back before five."

The boy waved his hands and ran towards the Abbey of Sénanque.

Takeda Shinki raised her eyebrows and sneered.

(End of this chapter)