I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 277 Travel Plan
The Athena Plaza Hotel provided Liu Jin's family with a Mercedes-Benz RV.

Liu Jin didn't pay attention to the model number; it was said to be a new model released this year, with better performance than his Porsche.

The market price is 12 euros.

The driver was a woman in her early forties.

It looks very sturdy, which makes me feel very safe.

A former police officer, formerly a sergeant at the 13th District Police Station.

He was dismissed from the police force for assaulting an African refugee.

The reason for the beating was that the other party had assaulted a thirteen-year-old girl...

So, some Black men really don't deserve sympathy.

In Liu Jin's view, there was nothing wrong with the police chief.

But in the eyes of the French, who are adored by the Virgin Mary, her behavior was racist.

Of course, the refugees thought so too.

It gives the impression that: "We black men are doing you a favor by coming to France, so you have to provide us with the best food, the best wine, the best houses, and the most beautiful women. Otherwise, it's racial discrimination."

It's not much different from America's side.

Fortunately, she found a new job quickly after being fired.

They are RV drivers. The RV rental company is very well-known in Paris and has cooperative projects with major hotels.

Liu Jin felt that this woman named Genevieve Dumont was quite reliable.

However, the price is really not low.

The fare from Paris to Toulouse is 15,000 euros.

In fact, the round trip only takes one day.

But sometimes you can't calculate it that way. After all, this kind of RV service represents a status and identity, and most people can't afford it.

"Amos, it's an honor to serve you. I love your 'Father Trapped in Time' and 'Life Is Beautiful'."

Your recent book, *The Crucible*, is too dark; I find it a bit hard to accept.

Genevieve was a cheerful woman.

Her age and gender also meant that she might not like works like "The Old Man and the Sea".

Liu Jin expressed his gratitude.

Is it safe on the road?

"Don't worry, those are just petty thugs, they won't dare cause trouble."

As she spoke, Genevieve also showed off her arsenal.

Two pistols and one FAMAS assault rifle.

These are standard weapons of the French Foreign Legion!
Liu Jin couldn't help laughing!
I feel very safe, ma'am.

……

At nine o'clock in the morning, Liu Jin and his family got into the car.

Before leaving, he called Chloe and told her the key was at the hotel front desk.

"Didn't you say you were going to stay for a few days? Why are you leaving so suddenly?"

"It's all because of that stupid woman, Ottilie, who told the editor of the Spirou newspaper that I was in Paris, and as a result, my whereabouts were immediately exposed."

Last night, Ms. Elena from Midnight Publishing House invited me to dinner.

If I don't leave soon, Mela will get really angry!

Chloe couldn't help but burst into laughter on the phone.

"Then you should go back now, Mela's darling!"

"Chloe, you'd better not go back to Toulouse."

"A little bit!"

After hanging up the phone, Liu Jin glanced at his mother and Qianqian in the train carriage.

My mom didn't sleep well last night, so after getting in the car, she lay down on the bed to catch up on sleep.

Qianqian sat alone in the carriage, looking somewhat bored.

Liu Jin thought for a moment and then let her sit in the passenger seat.

"I don't speak French!"

Qianqian was a little nervous.

Liu Jin sneered, "Gina's English is excellent. She studied in England. You can communicate with her in English."

Qianqian, the first thing you should do after going abroad is learn to communicate.

Even if your English isn't good, you have to try to communicate... Besides, Gina used to be a police officer in District 13, so she knows a little Mandarin. Let me tell you, opportunities like this don't come often, you have to seize them. Didn't you want to study abroad? This is the first hurdle.”

Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then finally made up her mind and sat down in the passenger seat.

Liu Jin, sitting in the carriage, dialed Mela's number.

"A vacation?"

When Mela learned of Liu Jin's request, she was taken aback.

"There are many resort towns around Toulouse, and the scenery is quite nice."

She casually rattled off the names of several small towns.

Finally, as if remembering something, she said, "Glushan is also nice. It's only a two-hour drive away, about 160 kilometers. There's the most beautiful pink salt flat in southern France, located on the coast, called Lion Bay. The scenery is beautiful and the views are lovely."

The population is small, and it's very quiet.

"Didn't you want to shut yourself away and focus on writing? That's a good option."

Hmm, that sounds really good.

After hearing Mela's description, Liu Jin was somewhat tempted.

"Think about it. If you like it, I can help you find a place to live."

"Do you know anyone there?"

"Hehe, the mayor of Grüsang is my uncle's cousin!"

"Okay, I'll think about it... By the way, is it very hot in Grüssang? I heard that the temperature in Toulouse reached 40°C last year."

"well enough!"

Mela thought for a moment and said, "It may not be as hot as Toulouse, but it certainly won't be low either."

If you're looking for a cooler place... Corsica is a great option, Napoleon's birthplace. By the way, if you're going to Corsica for vacation, you can contact your singer girlfriend; isn't she from Ajaccio?

Yes, you can contact Alizee.

It seems like it's been a long time since I've contacted her!
I wonder how her exams went this year...

She used to say she wanted to go to university.

……

The car did not take the highway, but instead chose the national road.

It wasn't to save money; the scenery along the national highway was just more beautiful.

You can park anytime, which is very convenient.

It just takes a long time; if you take the highway, it's about a seven or eight-hour drive.

But if we take the national highway...

It was almost 11 o'clock when Liu Jin and his family of three entered the city of Toulouse.

The main problem was that Qianqian got out of the car several times to take pictures along the way, which delayed us.

After waking up, my mom was initially in high spirits, but after the journey, she felt tired and a bit drowsy.

finally arrived at home!
Neither Mom nor Qianqian had any energy left.

Genevieve helped Liu Jin take his luggage off the car, and then said goodbye.

Before leaving, Liu Jin asked her for her contact information.

Don't overthink it. I just think Genevieve is a nice person. If I need anything in the future, I can ask her for help.

He can drive and is eloquent.

She can speak French, English, and a little bit of Chinese.

He is very skilled and an expert marksman.

In that case, if there's ever an event in the future that requires bodyguards, Liu Jin would definitely think of Genevieve first.

When Gina left, Liu Jin gave her a 100-euro tip.

This made Genevieve very happy.

Whether she spends the night in Toulouse or returns to Paris overnight is none of Liu Jin's business.

Mom and Qianqian were both tired, so they went to bed early.

Liu Jin walked around the house again and finally realized that something was missing.

Eva, Julie, and Adrian are not here.

Presumably having heard that he was going to stay in Paris for a few days, Ottilie simply took the three little ones with her.

I'll ask her for it again tomorrow.

Liu Jin was also a little tired, so he closed the door and went back to his room to sleep.

……

"Grandma, I've discovered something."

"what's up?"

"My uncle definitely has a girlfriend."

"how do you know?"

"hey-hey!"

Qianqian found an ominous sign hidden in the corner of the sofa.

My mom's eyes lit up, and she took it and looked at it twice.

"Hmm, she shouldn't be very old."

"how do you know?"

"Older people wouldn't use this kind of ominous sign; it's a style that only young girls your age would like."

"Not necessarily. Sophie Marceau is a celebrity, very fashionable!"

"Shut up! Your uncle already said that he and that Sophie are business partners."

"What's wrong? You really want your uncle to date Sophie Marceau?"

"hey-hey!"

Just then, footsteps came from the stairs.

Liu Jin came downstairs wearing silk pajama bottoms and shirtless.

"Good morning, Mom; good morning, Qianqian!"

"Uncle, you're in great shape, much better than before you went abroad."

Liu Jin was startled and immediately realized that he was not wearing a shirt.

Eva was here a few days ago, and he's gotten used to it, so he hasn't thought too much about it.

It wouldn't matter if it were just Mom, but Qianqian...

Forget it!

This girl has probably gone astray at New Oriental!
Liu Jin turned and went upstairs.

Mom slapped Qianqian hard on the forehead and scolded, "You're always acting crazy and talking nonsense. You're not like a girl at all."

However, my son has a good physique.

He used to have one abdominal muscle, but now he has six abdominal muscles, which is indeed pleasing to the eye.

A moment later, Liu Jin came downstairs and put on a T-shirt.

Breakfast consisted of rice porridge, fried toast, and fried eggs.

The side dishes included pickled mustard greens and braised beef, both brought from home.

Mom laughed and said, "Luckily, your uncle put ice packs in when he packed it up, otherwise the beef would have spoiled in this hot weather."

I didn't see much food at home, so I just made something quick. Eat up!

Liu Jin quickly sat down, took a sip of warm rice porridge, sandwiched the egg, beef, and pickled mustard greens between his toast, and took a bite...

A feeling of wanting to cry welled up inside me.

……

(End of this chapter)