I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 300 Attention
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It can be concluded that this skeleton came here on its own and died here.

When people tried to separate him from the skeleton he was embracing, he instantly turned to dust.

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It is located in a villa not far from the University of Toulouse II.

Michelle Ranke finished reading the last sentence and slowly closed the book.

It wasn't a book page, just a bound copy of a photocopy.

The cover of the bound volume features a handwritten copy of *The Hunchback of Notre Dame*, by Amos Liu Jin.

Michelle felt a deep, unventable frustration welling up inside her.

He walked to the window and opened it.

The November night breeze carried a hint of chill.

But Michelle Ranke didn't feel cold at all.

He felt a surge of heat boiling within him.

This passion was something he developed in his youth when he read Stendhal's *The Red and the Black*, Romain Rolland's *Gargantua and Pantagruel*, Alexandre Dumas' *The Count of Monte Cristo*, and Guy de Suif, Maupassant's *Boule de Suif*.

Or rather, it was a feeling of being moved!
Authentic French flavor, authentic French writing.

He didn't have any particular feelings while reading because he was already captivated by the story's plot.

But when he stands here...

One of Flaubert's works best reflects his emotions at this moment.

Chaos and commotion!
His blood was boiling.

Michel Ranke was pleasantly surprised when Elodie Guillet delivered the bound copy a week ago.

He is also someone who came from the old era.

I'm more used to handwriting.

However, with the widespread use of typewriters and computers, fewer and fewer people are willing to write by hand.

According to Michel Ranke, works created with typewriters and computers lack a certain warmth—the warmth of handwriting.

It's convenient and can also increase speed.

But without that warmth, something always feels missing.

So when he learned that Liu Jin had written this novel by hand, he felt a sense of anticipation.

And this novel did not disappoint him.

He really likes it!
"It's getting colder today, why are you still opening the windows?"

Mrs. Ranke entered the study, carrying a pot of coffee.

After pouring Michelle a glass, she glanced at her husband standing by the window, then at the bound book on the table.

I couldn't help but laugh!
She knew her husband was enjoying himself!
He would only stand there in the cold wind when he was enjoying watching something.

In his words: "Calm down."

Mrs. Ranke carried the coffee to Michel's side and handed it to him.

"Very satisfied?"

"Hehe, I'm so satisfied!"

I am not just satisfied, I am content.

Michel and Mrs. Ranke chatted for a few minutes, and Mrs. Ranke tactfully left.

Her husband was reading—yet another bad habit.

After finishing a good book, he would habitually sit alone in the room.

In his words, it's called "reminiscing".

In Lady Ranke's words, it's like entering a cool-down period, a period of deep reflection...

Michelle sat down behind her desk and closed her eyes.

It took him a full twenty minutes to open his eyes again, take a folder from the drawer, and then take out a form.

That was an admissions form.

He barely hesitated before picking up his pen and writing the name 'Liu Jin' on it.

Immediately, he picked up the phone and dialed a number.

“I can serve as a doctoral supervisor next year, but I want to add a master’s student’s spot.”

Amos, Amos Liu Jin... If he isn't among my master's students next year, I won't become his advisor.

I just finished reading his new book...

Henry, if he applies for a master's degree in arts next year, please make sure he gets accepted, otherwise it will be a loss for the arts faculty of Toulouse II.

Yes, I've confirmed it.

My students have also been privately encouraging him to study at the Second University. Besides, isn't Mela Adele Singella, the president of Singella Publishing, one of our students? I heard she's also Amos's agent; try talking to her.

Haha, you want to see it? No way… This copy I have is a signed and bound edition that my student got from Amos. It’s handwritten, entirely handwritten. I’m really looking forward to seeing what kind of sensation it will cause when it’s published.”

Michelle hung up the phone and chuckled.

I'm definitely going to have this student!
……

In France, it is very difficult to obtain a degree from a different department.

Moreover, the closer the majors are, the easier it is to switch majors.

Conversely, it is extremely difficult.

For students like Liu Jin who have an MBA and want to switch to majors such as literature, philosophy, or history, they basically have to start over with a new degree.

However, there are exceptions.

That means there are professors willing to accept the position.

It will be much easier once a professor accepts you.

Of course, it's unlikely that Liu Jin will pursue a PhD, but skipping his bachelor's degree and going straight to a master's or a combined master's and PhD program is not a problem. The key is that the professor willing to accept him is reliable.

Michelle Ranke, on the other hand, is the reliable type.

He has no literary works, but he is very famous in literary theory and education.

Throughout France, he was one of the top scholars.

The Academy of Fine Arts is one of the five schools affiliated with the French Academy.

It has a long history, having been founded in 1663.

Its nature is somewhat similar to that of my country's Academy of Engineering or Academy of Social Sciences.

Michel Ranke is an academician of the Golden Stone Academy of Literature.

Yes, in 2019, Beijing Normal University also awarded Professor Michel Ranke the title of honorary professor...

If he wants to take Liu Jin as a student, then all the procedures will be simplified.

Henri François-Henri Federico, the dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Toulouse II, was also a renowned French scholar.

He and Michelle are good friends.

He agreed, and Michel accepted. Then, as long as Liu Jin was willing to apply to the University of Toulouse II, everything else would fall into place.

However, at this moment, Liu Jin had no idea that a huge windfall was about to befall him.

The pie will fall down as soon as he nods.

He was in a bit of a panic at the moment.

Qianqian got into trouble again, getting into a conflict with a girl in her class.

A Chinese girl.

They come from a fairly wealthy family.

Instead of causing trouble for Qianqian, she targeted another girl in the class and began bullying her.

And he made the outrageous statement: "Even a poor wretch wants to study?"
He even said he could make sure your parents couldn't find jobs in China.

That's a very arrogant tone.

As a result, Qianqian couldn't stand it anymore, so she stepped forward to stop it.

But the other party warned her: Mind your own business, or I'll send you back to China.

Qianqian is not the kind of girl who can swallow her anger.

If you are peaceful, I will be peaceful; if you are arrogant, I will be even more arrogant.

Having also studied boxing and fighting for a month, he became bolder and went up to give his opponent a hard slap across the face.

The other side had more people, and seeing Qianqian make a move, they decided to take advantage of their numbers to bully the one with fewer people.

As it happened, Alizee came to visit Qianqian and saw her being bullied, so she rushed over without saying a word.

She is Alizee!

The new song "I'm Tired" has remained at number one on the French radio request charts for six consecutive weeks.

Levitating is currently ranked number one on the French Singles Chart, number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. She is now a princess in the hearts of the French people. Even at Toulouse II, she has many fans and admirers.

Seeing that Alizee was at a disadvantage, several boys from the Toulouse II football team rushed over.

Then, more people joined in and beat the other girls pretty badly...

Liu Jin, as Qianqian's parent, was called over for a reprimand.

The other party was very firm in their stance and insisted on pursuing criminal charges against Qianqian.

As for Alizee, the other party was very clever and didn't mention Alizee's name at all.

Liu Jin was scratching his head in the principal's office, looking troubled.

Qianqian sat quietly to the side, her head bowed and eyes downcast.

"what do you want?"

"I definitely won't apologize!"

Qianqian still kept her head down and eyes drooping, but her tone was very firm.

"Using a few stinking dollars to bully fellow countrymen? They practically grovel before foreigners, it seems...it seems..."

"Cheap Brazilian steak?"

"Ok!"

Liu Jin sighed.

He turned to Mario and asked for his opinion.

Mario laughed and said, "If this kind of case goes to court, it'll be a sure thing."

Liu Jin nodded and looked at the principal, saying, "Then please have Principal Martin inform his family. We'll see you in court."

Furthermore, I will call the police and file a lawsuit against them for intentionally causing bodily harm. Let them prepare for the trial.

Principal Martin is in his early forties and graduated from one of the top three management programs in France.

He smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, then let's do as Mr. Amos suggests. We will notify Liang Xiaoxiao's parents as soon as possible."

"That's settled then, thank you Principal Martin."

"Mr. Amos, you're too kind."

Liu Jin and Mario said goodbye to the principal with Qianqian and left the principal's office.

Alizee was sitting on a bench in the hallway by the door. When she saw the group of people come out, she quickly got up.

"Qianqian, what's going on?"

"My uncle said, see you in court!"

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Don't worry, I estimate that his family will most likely not agree to go to court. Even if they do, Mario will handle everything."

Mario smiled slightly, displaying great confidence!
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(End of this chapter)