I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 225: Brother plays Ah Kui?
Katz Orange, a pioneer of farm-to-table cooking in Berlin, combines simple meat dishes with innovative vegetarian options.

They use only seasonal ingredients, and freshness, environmental protection, and health are their themes.

The restaurant has a very nice ambiance.

It is located in a 19th-century brewery.

When night falls and the lights come on, there is a unique kind of beauty.

However, Liu Jin wasn't used to it.

It's too bland!

Although the ingredients were very fresh and the meat products were made with great care, it was still too bland.

It's a bit too much about pursuing the original flavor.

This reminded Liu Jin of the pork knuckle he ate at the Belgian restaurant when he first arrived in Toulouse.

It's very fresh too.

I really can't get used to it!
Boil in water until cooked through, then add a little salt and pepper.

Even if it's delicious, how delicious can it be?
Anyway, he wasn't used to it and only ate a little bit of side dishes and snacks before he couldn't eat anymore.

"I'd rather have a red sausage to satisfy my craving."

he complained.

However, it was expressed in words.

Leslie Cheung kept laughing and invited Lau Chun to visit Hong Kong Island when he had time.

"I'll treat you to the best shark fin soup in Causeway Bay."

"Forget it, you might as well treat me to Qiji Stinky Sausage."

Since Sophie Marceau was also there, everyone spoke in English.

My brother's English has a slight London accent, but it's very authentic.

It seems he used to live there; anyway, he spoke very fluently.

In contrast, Liu Jin's English has a more American accent. Although he can communicate without problems, he lacks a bit of class.

Maggie speaks French and communicates smoothly with Sophie Marceau.

Upon hearing Liu Jin's words, she couldn't help but show a surprised expression and said, "Amos, you actually know about Qi Ji Stinky Intestine?"

"is it not OK?"

"You still say you've never been to Hong Kong Island? Many locals might not even know about Kee Kee Stinky Toilet."

Thank you, Brother Hua!

Although the blind detective was really bad, it made Liu Jin realize the extent of his culinary malpractice.

Sophie Marceau couldn't help but ask, "Qiji Stinky Intestine? What's that? Is it tasty?"

"Haha, it's incredibly delicious!"

It's obvious that neither the brother nor Maggie are fans of his stinky intestines, and judging from the disgust in the brother's eyes, he clearly dislikes it intensely.

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Sophie, don't listen to their nonsense. It's just Hong Kong snacks."

Well, some people love it to death, while others... well, they're like this now, practically wishing someone would fall into their trap.

“Maggie, you two are both bad people.”

Sophie suddenly realized and couldn't help but laugh as she spoke.

The two Zhangs just chuckled.

"If you have the chance, will you take me out to eat?"

"no problem!"

……

Although Liu Jin wasn't satisfied with the dinner, he was in a good mood.

He had a gut feeling.

Perhaps, he can change his brother's fate!

Anita Mui, he cannot change that.

After all, it's real cancer, and even twenty years from now, there might not be a real cure.

All I can say is that maintaining a positive mood, a balanced diet, and regular exercise might help prolong...

But it seems that Anita Mui also suffers from a mental illness.

She herself might not even have the will to live!
Of course, if her brother were alive, it might make her more positive.

Who can guarantee that?

After dinner, the older brother and Zhang Manyu said their goodbyes first.

They were going to find Anita Mui, since besides her brother needing to relax, Anita Mui was also someone they needed to relax with during their trip to Europe.

Liu Jin did not try to stop him.

After seeing the two Zhangs off, he and Sophie Marceau returned to the Universal Hotel.

Sophie went back to her room first.

In the middle of the night, while Liu Jin was fast asleep, she took the room card Liu Jin had given her and sneaked into the guest room, where she attacked Liu Jin.

Liu Jin certainly put up a fight, but then he let things take their course!

The two haven't been together for a while.

We bumped into each other in Paris last time, but since we were both busy, we didn't exchange blows.

This time in Berlin, it was naturally another fierce battle.

……

"You care about Leslie a lot?"

He's my idol!

"Then you know..."

"Know!"

Liu Jin knew what Su Fei wanted to say.

This is Europe, TXL is legal and very common.

Although her brother didn't show anything on the surface, Sophie Marceau, having seen it all, could still discern some clues. "So..."

"What do you say?"

"Why? Even if he's your idol."

Liu Jin sat up and lit a cigarette.

He thought for a moment and then recounted what he knew about his brother's ordeal.

"He's a good person, I want to help him!"
I know I might be being overly kind and making assumptions. But I just feel that good people shouldn't have to go through this.

To be honest, I don't really like the people of Hong Kong Island.

I dislike those who simultaneously gossip about him and mock him; I dislike even more the media outlets that profit from his online traffic while relentlessly engaging in satire.

I just don't know how to help him.

In such a cramped and confined world, if he couldn't break free, he would eventually become utterly desolate.

"This is the first time I've ever heard of something like this."

"Actually, Europe was the same before. Think of Gide, think of George Sand and George Bernard Shaw, think of Turing..."

It's only because the environment is more relaxed now that those people have room to live.

But Hong Kong Island is different; it's too small, so small that the people living there think they're the center of the world..."

Sophie fell silent!

After a moment, she suddenly asked, "So, you just want him to leave that island?"

"Yes!" Liu Jin nodded with a smile.

Sophie Marceau took the cigarette from his mouth and took a puff herself.

"What do you think of him playing Ah Kui?"

Ah Kui is the male protagonist in "Beautiful Life". His name is Jiang Lingshan, nicknamed "Funny Ah Kui", and he is a comedian from Shanghai.

Although Life Is Beautiful has not yet been published, Sophie Marceau has already received a sample copy.

After all, Liu Jin had told her this story a long time ago.

At the time, Liu Jin jokingly invited her to play the female lead, Rachel, in the story.

So after the sample copy came out, Liu Jin sent one to Sophie Marceau.

"Him? Playing Ah Kui?"

Liu Jin pictured his brother in his mind, shook his head and laughed, "Don't you think he's too handsome? Can he act well?"

"But you said he's a very good actor."

If he could play Cheng Dieyi so well back then, why couldn't he play A Kui well?
Besides, who says handsome people can't do comedy? I searched for comedians before, and there are handsome ones too... Furthermore, if you want him to leave Hong Kong, then let him experience life in Shanghai, that's fine too.”

Liu Jin was stunned!
Actors, actors...

Image is important, but acting skills are even more important.

Before this, he had also considered which domestic actors would be suitable to play the role of A-Kui.

Yuko?

He has a very strong Beijing accent.

Although Uncle Li has shed the characteristics of Yuko in her early days, he still can't shake off that Beijing accent and flavor in his bones.

This is even more true of his later works!

Wang Zhiwen?
This is one of Liu Jin's favorite actors.

But to my recollection, Wang Zhiwen has never played a comedic role.

However, Wang Zhiwen seems to have been born in Shanghai, so speaking Shanghai dialect shouldn't be a problem.

Besides these two, who else could play the role well?
Grandpa Chen!
After thinking it over, it seems that only Grandpa Chen is the best candidate.

But the old man's head...

It's too easy to associate it with Chen Xiaoer.

Can I ask you, brother?
Liu Jin was a little unsure.

When it comes to acting skills and professional attitude, my brother is definitely a good fit.

Back then, I was practically obsessed with playing Cheng Dieyi...

Moreover, he has acted in quite a few comedies.

Although it's impossible to immediately connect the character 'Ah Kui' with Leslie Cheung, Liu Jin felt that it wasn't entirely out of the question.

"It's a bit far off, the book hasn't been published yet."

Moreover, I can't guarantee that this story can be made into a film.

“I think it’s possible, and I think Life Is Beautiful is more suitable to be made into a movie than The Old Man and the Sea.”

Sophie Marceau suddenly changed the subject at this point.

"Why don't you give him the sample copy, let him read the story, and then ask him?"

"May I?"

"Anyway, it won't cause any real trouble. If he likes it, you can go along with it and let him learn the Shanghai dialect and experience life in Shanghai. That way, he can escape the environment of Hong Kong Island, which would be a good thing for him. If he doesn't want to, then forget it. You can think of other ways... like inviting him to France? That's better than staying in Hong Kong Island."

What do you think? "

Sophie Marceau's suggestion really appealed to Liu Jin!
Give it a try.

If he's not a good fit in the end, then refuse; I believe he'll understand.

If it's suitable... it would be a good thing for him if his brother could really play Ah Kui well.

Either way, it's just a trial.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin suddenly rolled over.

"What are you doing!"

"Ms. Sophie, you've solved a huge problem for me, and I've decided to reward you properly!"

"Get away from me, you wild donkey, I'm so sleepy...hehehe!"

She feigned reluctance, then smiled and became entangled with Liu Jin again.

……

(End of this chapter)