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Chapter 233 Return to Toulouse (Seeking subscriptions and monthly tickets at the beginning of the month!)

Munich Airport, security checkpoint.

Liu Jin dragged his suitcase through security, listening to a phone call as he walked.

"I'm alone, um, going back to Toulouse."

"Heidi Klum?"

Liu Jin said casually, "How would I know where she is? We parted ways after drinking that day, and I came to Munich the next day."

I spent the whole day here, and I'm going back today.

"Yes, the school sent an email asking me to go back to class."

"Her? She contacted me to ask me a question... You know French Idol, right? I'm the one who planned it! But my proposal wasn't what the production team presented. Let me tell you, French producers are absolutely rotten."

I repeatedly emphasized in the proposal that it would be a reality show, a nationwide talent competition. And then…”

The phone was getting a little hot.

On the other end of the phone, Sophie Marceau asked in confusion, "What did she want to ask you for advice about?"

"She wanted to create a fashion reality show, which is similar to the format of French Idol, so she came to me."

Please, you're the one who told her whereabouts. Aren't you friends?

"..."

"Newspapers? That's pure nonsense. I went to Munich alone yesterday."

Liu Jin did indeed go to Munich alone.

But when he left Frankfurt, Heidi was fast asleep in the hotel.

Therefore, he was perfectly justified.

He hung up Sophie's call and went to the boarding gate.

He was on a Lufthansa flight, a direct flight to Toulouse.

Xiao Qiao sent an email saying that the reporter had left and Liu Jin could come back to class.

Just then, Liu Jin was also tired from wandering around outside and was preparing to go back and get some rest.

What does the Berlin Film Festival have to do with him?

He wants to go back to drawing comics, writing books, and teaching...

To be honest, after traveling around for a while, he missed the leisurely but somewhat boring days in Toulouse!
……

July 2, late.

The 52nd Berlin International Film Festival has come to a close.

Just as Liu Jin predicted, Spirited Away won the Golden Bear.

This marks the first time in forty years that Little Days has captured a bear since "Cruel Story of Bushido" in 1963.

However, the only drawback is that it has two yolks.

Alongside Miyazaki Hayao, a British film, *Bloody Sunday*, also features a bear-hunting scene.

The Best Director and Best Actor awards at the Berlin Film Festival were won by two French films.

In addition, this year's film festival added a Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, which was won by the eight leading actresses in "Eight Women".

Virginia Ledoyen, who is two years younger than Liu Jin, unexpectedly captured a bear.

Emmanuelle Béart was also among them...

By all accounts, it seems like an award specifically created for the "Eight Beauties" painting.

"Men in Their Forties" won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film.

This is no longer the grand prize in the main competition. For Xu Anhua, this award is enough for her to explain to the investors. At the same time, because of this award, the film "Men at Forty" sold well, which can be regarded as an unexpected gain for the entire crew.

Xu Anhua never even imagined that she would win an award.

In addition, Lin Chia-hsin was nominated for Best Newcomer Award, but ultimately did not win.

However, this is enough to increase Lin Jiaxin's film salary by several hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars.

Overall, this year's film festival received a lukewarm reception.

Apart from "Spirited Away," which was uncontroversial, even Berlin Film Festival Best Actress Halle Berry, the "Black Pearl of America," received criticism.

But none of this had anything to do with Liu Jin.

He made a phone call to his brother before boarding the plane.

Liu Jin's brother was somewhat surprised by his sudden return to Toulouse.

He had already skimmed through "Life Is Beautiful" and was looking for an opportunity to talk to Liu Jin about it.

result……

Liu Jin went to Frankfurt and even had a rumored affair with Heidi Klum, the "flower of Germany." His brother found this amusing and teased Liu Jin about it over the phone.

Finally, he told Lau Chun that he would be returning to Hong Kong Island with Anita Mui the next day and strongly invited Lau Chun to visit Hong Kong Island.

Liu Jin wasn't very interested in this.

I like to squat while smoking, what should I do?
"I most likely won't go back to China this year; I'll probably stay here during the summer vacation."

"Brother, if you're free, you're welcome to come to Toulouse. I have a motorhome, a Porsche motorhome, so you can drive around everywhere. Haha, after all, in Europe, you won't be criticized for squatting on the side of the road."

"what?"

Leslie Cheung clearly didn't understand this joke.

Does squatting on the curb have anything to do with going to Hong Kong Island?
Sometimes when he got tired, he would squat down by the roadside...

When did Hong Kong Island stop allowing people to squat on the roadside?
In short, he doesn't understand it very well!

However, the older brother was somewhat tempted by Liu Jin's invitation.

Freedom and road trips sound pretty good!
He could also buy a motorhome and invite Mr. Tang to join him...

Hmm, this looks interesting!
So, moving from Hong Kong Island to France seems like a good option.

……

The plane landed smoothly at Toulouse Airport.

Liu Jin, dragging a suitcase, carrying a backpack, and wearing a baseball cap, walked out of the security checkpoint with the crowd.

He could see from afar that Old Zhong and Ottilie were there to pick him up.

"Ha, well done, you even managed to hook up with a German beauty."

"I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

Liu Jin immediately denied the three charges.

Ottilie, with an "I understand you" look on her face, said with a grin, "I know, I know, you didn't do anything."

Old Zhong patted Liu Jin's shoulder forcefully.

"Well done!"

I always felt that the word "gan" (干, meaning "to do") that Lao Zhong used had a deeper meaning.

The three of them quietly arrived at the parking lot without alerting anyone.

As soon as Liu Jin got into the car, the three little ones rushed over.

Eva moved onto his lap, while Julie and Adrian hugged his legs.

"They've been so bored while you were gone."

"Didn't you take them for a walk?"

"It's gone, but it's never really mine."

Old Zhong drove on, not even turning his head, and said this.

Seeing the two little dogs jump onto the back seat, Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

The three little ones are not young anymore.

Eva is alright, but Julie and Adrian are growing taller by leaps and bounds.

They're already showing signs of becoming like Big Yellow; they're very docile and obedient... According to Ottilie, Old Zhong has been training them.

"You can guard the house now. When you're a little older, you might even be able to catch thieves."

"That would be great!"

Liu Jin was overjoyed.

The kennel we bought six months ago can finally be put to use.

How are the sales of "Beautiful Life"?

"It's only been a week, so we can't tell yet... But preliminary statistics suggest that sales should be over 10,000 copies, though the exact figures haven't arrived yet."

After all, there was no advertising.

I went to a few bookstores and saw that many people saw your book and bought it along with The Old Man and the Sea or Pirates of the Caribbean.

Let's wait and see; the market hasn't responded yet!

I estimate that many people have bought it, but may not watch it right away.

Especially if you buy it along with other books, you might read the other works first.

No rush, be patient!
Liu Jin didn't ask any further questions, but instead changed the subject, asking, "Any news from Mela?"

……

(End of this chapter)