I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 265 A Gift for the Angel

Emmanuel is also seeking change!
This is reality.

As she gets older, her future acting opportunities will become increasingly limited.

Ji woman, resentful woman, adulterous woman...

Not every actress can be Meryl Streep; even in Hollywood, there's only one.

Moreover, Hollywood is not friendly to actresses from non-English speaking countries, which is also a very real problem.

It's not just Emmanuelle and her ilk who have this anxiety.

Hollywood's top-tier actresses also experience this anxiety.

As far as Liu Jin knows, celebrities like Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock, who are well-known in China, later transitioned into producers, gradually retiring from the forefront and disappearing behind the scenes. In fact, the same is true in China; we'll see in twenty years.

Want to stay at the top tier?
too difficult!
After all, directors and producers alike prefer young women.

Even female directors prefer young, handsome actors.

"I want to transition into becoming a producer!"

Emmanuel revealed her purpose.

"Therefore, I want to buy the adaptation rights to 'Love Me If You Dare'."

Liu Jin fell silent.

He did not answer immediately.

After thinking for a moment, he got up and went into the bedroom.

A moment later, the sound of a printer came from the bedroom...

"Ms. Béa, are you really no longer going to act?"

Emmanuel paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Of course not, I'm just looking for another way."

I've reached the end of my acting career... Let me put it this way, I can foresee what kind of roles I'll face in the future.

A cunning and venomous woman, a resentful wife unhappy with her life, a woman consumed by lust and committing adultery...

If the character is interesting, I don't mind.

But there are too few interesting characters… To survive in this industry, I need resources. France has many excellent writers, but none can create works as suitable for adaptation as Amos's.”

"Mr. Amos, you're very impressive."

"Yes, he's very good!"

Emmanuel's answer was resolute.

Liu Jin's voice came from the bedroom.

He seemed to be talking to someone, but it was hard to hear clearly.

He came out after about twenty minutes.

He now had a stack of printed copies in his hand.

He sat down opposite Emmanuel, his gaze sincere.

"Emmanuel, you may not know this, but my first foreign TV series was called 'The Man from Atlantis' and 'The Dirty Dozen'. My first foreign film was called 'Angels Among Us,' which was shown in China in 1984."

Haha, I was nine years old that year!
I thought to myself, "That angel is so beautiful. This is probably what angels look like."

A smile appeared on Emmanuel's face.

Her gaze toward Liu Jin was gentle, tinged with a hint of reminiscence.

In 1983, she filmed "Angels Among Us," when she was twenty years old.

now……

It’s really nostalgic!

Yang Ziqiong listened from the side without disturbing her.

She hadn't seen "Angels Among Us".

In fact, this movie was not shown in the Philippines until 87; very few countries in Southeast Asia had ever screened it.

I am your fan.

I'd like to help you... but the sales of *Love Me If You Dare* speak for themselves. My agent said that if you want the adaptation rights, the price won't be lower than for *Amélie*... So, I have a suggestion you can consider; if you don't agree, that's fine too."

He placed the manuscript in his hand in front of Emmanuel.

"This book, called 'Before Sunrise,' was created last year on a whim."

There are three parts in total; this is the first one, which has not yet been published.

If you want to make a change, I support you.

But too large an investment is not suitable for you, because if you fail, it will be difficult to have another chance.

If this book were to be adapted, the investment would be very small; I estimate two to three million US dollars would be enough, and there would be more room for trial and error.

Emmanuel felt a warmth in his heart.

She suddenly felt very lucky to have a fan like Liu Jin.

He was willing to think of her!
"Amos, thank you. I will read it carefully when I get back."

"Of course, I also have my own considerations."

Mella said, "I've been on a roll this year. So far, I've had five books published in France, and another one at the end of the month, almost one a month. In the second half of the year, I'll have another book published, the boxing novel Bernard mentioned."

After that, no more new books will be published.

This book will most likely be published next year, around Valentine's Day.

If you're willing to take on the adaptation, it will greatly help my sales when it's published.

He paused for a moment after saying this.

After considering his words, he continued, "Of course, if you still want 'Love Me If You Dare,' the minimum price is two million three hundred thousand dollars, the same price as 'Amélie.' Or I can offer three million as an investment, which is also acceptable."

For a moment, Yang Ziqiong felt that she had really aged!

This man, not even thirty years old, is already negotiating deals worth millions, and in damn US dollars. Even Jack Chen at his age couldn't have achieved that.

Emmanuel thought for a moment and replied very seriously, "Amos, I will seriously consider your suggestion."

"I hope our cooperation will be successful."

Emmanuel laughed and said, "That's my honor!"

She stood up, hugged Liu Jin, and then said goodbye.

Yang Ziqiong also stood up, hugged Liu Jin, and said with a smile, "Amos, if there are any good stories that suit me in the future, remember to let me know..."

"must!"

Liu Jin answered with a smile.

……

"Ms. Bella, are you free tonight?"

As they walked out of the hotel, Yang Ziqiong suddenly asked.

Emmanuel said, "There are no plans. My plan is to go back to Paris if things don't work out."

However, Amos gave me this book, and I want to take a good look at it... I'll try to reach a cooperation agreement with him in the next couple of days.

"How about we grab a drink together tonight? I'm not very familiar with this area."

"of course can!"

Emmanuel could probably guess what Yang Ziqiong meant.

However, she does not object to contacting Yang Ziqiong.

After all, Liu Jin said that Yang Ziqiong was his compatriot, and she didn't mind becoming friends with her, so that she could have further contact with Liu Jin in the future.

In any case, everyone has their own plans.

……

Liu Jin also relaxed.

When the pianist premiered, Polanski sent an invitation.

Although Liu Jin disliked this pedophile, he still participated.

At the premiere, he met David Lynch and was teased quite a bit.

"Leon said in America that you, like him, are interesting souls. Now Hollywood refers to you and him as the twin stars of the entertainment industry."

"What?"

"Gemini, playboys."

"I'm not!"

Liu Jin blushed and retorted loudly.

This drew another burst of laughter from those around them...

In this way, time passed quietly.

The 55th Cannes Film Festival is also coming to a close.

Liu Jin attended the premiere of "Unknown Pleasures," along with Emmanuelle Béart.

Although it wasn't as sensational as Leonardo DiCaprio's, it was enough to make Chief Jacques happy.

After all, Emmanuelle Béart was quite famous in Europe...

However, his work...

It feels like old wine in a new bottle, but it still tastes like "Xiao Wu".

Europeans have seen the first two parts of the Homeland trilogy, but they aren't really that interested in the third.

Nothing new!

It wasn't just Liu Jin who felt this way; Béa also thought so.

"Jia's movie doesn't have much hope."

She whispered to Liu Jin.

Emmanuel is a regular at the three major European restaurants and is very familiar with European preferences.

She could tell the potential of the film at a glance.

Liu Jinshen agreed with this.

As the movie ended, Section Chief Jia walked over with a handsome man.

"Old Liu, let me introduce you to a friend. He's from the same hometown as you."

The man's gaze first fell on Emmanuel, who was standing next to Liu Jin, and his eyes gleamed with a very peculiar light.

However, he quickly came to his senses.

He quickly walked up to Liu Jin, extended his hands and said, "Hello Mr. Liu, I am Zhao Lixin. I used to be an actor at the Swedish National Theatre. Last year, I returned to China to serve as a visiting professor in the Directing Department of the Central Academy of Drama. I have long admired your reputation."

He had a big smile on his face and a humble attitude.

Liu Jin was stunned.

He looked at the man in front of him, but his mind was filled with images of the man's future outrageous and attention-grabbing remarks.

The smile on his face slowly faded.

He reached out and touched the other person's hand, but didn't say anything.

Instead, he nodded to Section Chief Jia and said, "Director Jia, a very excellent work."

Ms. Béa and I have some things to discuss, so I'll take my leave now.

"what?"

Section Chief Jia still wanted to persuade him to stay.

Before he could even speak, Liu Jin grabbed Emmanuel's hand and hurriedly left!
……

(End of this chapter)