I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 308 The heartless man

Heidi Klum is very interested in Melissa.

But Liu Jin didn't know her very well either.

"I think that with her courage, she will definitely thrive in America."

Heidi Klum said.

“If she’s willing to go to America, I can help plan a show that suits her.”

At this point, she suddenly laughed again.

"Perhaps you can do it without me."

"I really have nothing to do with her."

Liu Jin said helplessly.

However, Melissa's decision to switch from LCI and land a news column on TF1 was indeed unexpected by Liu Jin.

He even had a slight doubt that he might have ruined Melissa's famous show, "Forbidden Zone."

It's clear that TF1 intends to focus on developing Melissa.

Although Xia Sha'er is still their leading lady, judging from this trend, it seems that Melissa might replace Xia Sha'er in 05, instead of getting the title of "No Doll" like in the original timeline.

It sounds good, but it's actually mocking her for overestimating herself.

Hmm, that's actually quite possible.

"By the way, you just said that I became Michelle's student and was going to have to engage in verbal battles with other people?"

"do not you know?"

"Know what."

Liu Jin was confused.

Heidi poured herself a glass of red wine and said, "Professor Michel is one of the representatives of the Jinshimei School. They and the New Wave School have had many arguments and debates because of their different ideas. However, in the past ten years, the New Wave School has had a number of representative writers, while the writers of the Jinshimei School have aged and none of the new ones have come out to take the lead."

If you become Michelle's student, you will inevitably be pushed forward and become a representative of the Jinshimei school.

Is there such a thing?
This was the first time Liu Jin heard of it.

Heidi clearly had some understanding of the French literary scene.

Seeing that Liu Jin truly didn't understand, she explained it to him in detail.

The so-called "Jinshi Meipai" can also be called a traditional school of writers.

The avant-garde school represents a new writing style and trend of thought.

The avant-garde school prioritizes ideology and doesn't care much about the plot logic of a story. Instead, they focus on exploring human nature and the inner world of characters, using human nature to express their understanding. There is no good or evil, only pure human nature.

The Jinshimei school, on the other hand, believes that we should value stories and logic, and explore literary insights from real life.

If this were set in China, it would be a conflict between realistic themes and stream of consciousness.

Furthermore, although the epigraphic aesthetics school has achieved fruitful results in literary theory research over the past decade or so, it has failed to produce a representative figure who can rival the New Wave school.

Liu Jin's "The Old Man and the Sea" is considered by the epigraphic aesthetics school to be somewhat of a new trend school.

Without "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Michel Genker might not have agreed to accept Liu Jin as a student.

But Notre Dame de Paris really hit the nail on the head for Michel.

"So, if I become Professor Michel's apprentice, I will become a target of the mainstream school of thought?"

"That's pretty much it."

Heidi explained, "However, there are some advantages to being Professor Michel's student."

At least in European literary circles, Professor Michel's influence is considerable; you'll likely have a large group of literary theorists supporting you… Most importantly, you'll have more opportunities to win those literary awards.

Literary awards in any country are always the result of competition and debate.

Heidi gave an example: Liu Jin's novel "The Old Man and the Sea" was originally shortlisted for the Nordic Literature Prize.

Ultimately, however, Liu Jin was not selected due to his nationality and qualifications.

This year's Noredo Prize for Literature has chosen "The Pianist".

Of course, this was undoubtedly fueled by victim organizations.

But the main reason is that no one is willing to speak up for Liu Jin.

Even with the Hachette Group's strong push and Midnight Publishing's efforts, it ultimately failed.

If, just if...

If Liu Jin had become Michel Ranke's student last year.

With the energy of the epigraphic aesthetics school, coupled with the influence and sales of "The Old Man and the Sea," the Noredo Literary Prize has at least a 70% chance of winning.

Unfortunately, there is no if!
Liu Jin suddenly realized.

It turns out that these so-called fair foreign awards have so many twists and turns.

So, will he still join the school of epigraphy aesthetics?

The answer is yes!

Why not join?
I feel the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Heidi thought so too.

……

Liu Jin and Heidi spent a ridiculous night together.

Heidi Klum was to depart for America the following day to begin preparations for the Project Runway project.

With a complete proposal and Liu Jin's authorization, there shouldn't be any major problems.

However, Liu Jin's previous plan, "The Puppet Show," was unsuccessful and remained a shadow over the project.

Although Fox bought the adaptation rights, Heidi needs to put in more effort before American Idol shows any success.

However, the inherent meticulousness of the German people filled her with confidence.

The only thing that saddened Liu Jin was that she almost drained him dry before she left.

With her departure, it seems he will once again lead that ascetic life during his time in Paris.

Thinking about all this made Liu Jin feel a little sad. But it deeply moved Heidi…

Whatever!
After Heidi left, Liu Jin slept until noon.

Heidi kept the guest room, and Liu Jin did not refuse.

He woke up and turned on his phone, only to find a string of missed call messages.

There are Chloé, Isabelle Adjani, Pierre Jeunet, and Audrey Tautou.

By the way, it seems that Audrey Tautou was also one of his rumored girlfriends.

Otherwise, how could she have gotten the lead role in "Amélie"?
Among Liu Jin's many rumored girlfriends, Virginie was the most unfortunate.

She and Liu Jin really have no relationship. The only connection is that she is a big fan of Leonardo DiCaprio, and Liu Jin and Leonardo DiCaprio are friends.

Well, that's it.

"You've arrived in Paris?"

"Yes!"

"How did you end up hooking up with that slut Heidi?"

"what?"

"The newspapers all say that you betrayed and cheated on France."

"I……"

"Hahaha, you heartless Frenchman, hahaha!"

On the phone, Chloe was laughing so hard she could hardly contain herself.

Liu Jin got out of bed and walked to the door.

There was a stack of newspapers on the ground.

Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Parisien, Bild, Le Soleil...

This is a normal service offered by the hotel; a variety of newspapers are provided to guests daily.

The major newspapers like Le Figaro were relatively normal, making no mention of Liu Jin and Heidi Klum.

The only ones to mention this were Le Parisien and Twenty Minutes.

One is a free newspaper, and the other is a local Parisian newspaper known for its gossip and scandals, and is very popular among Parisians.

It has a style somewhat similar to The Sun.

The Parisian newspaper was slightly better, but only mentioned it briefly.

According to sources...

"Damn it," Liu Jin had already guessed who the insider was.

Two hundred euros can't shut you up?
What's most infuriating is the twenty minutes.

The description is very detailed, like a short erotic novel.

The gist is that the French son-in-law, Amos, secretly met with a German woman late at night.

Engage in a fierce battle with the German slut for three hundred rounds, then eat oysters to replenish your energy, and fight until dawn.

It felt as if the reporter had witnessed it firsthand while peering through the window.

Finally, the reporter angrily criticized Liu Jin, asking why he betrayed France and threw himself into the arms of a German harlot.
He even speculated: Could it be that a German harlot wanted to lure Amos to Germany?

Heidi Klum is about to transform into a German intelligence agent to seduce Liu Jin and bring him to Germany.

After reading it, Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing until tears streamed down his face.

He dialed Heidi's number.

"Have you arrived at the airport?"

"Ah."

"Has it not taken off yet?"

"almost."

Have you read today's newspaper?

"What newspaper? Le Figaro? I'm holding a copy right now."

"I suggest you take a look at the 20-minute report."

After Liu Jin finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

About ten minutes later, or maybe less, the phone rang.

Liu Jin answered the phone, but before he could say anything, he heard Heidi cursing loudly on the other end.

"Damn it, who's the German slut? He's the German slut, his whole family are German sluts... Damn it, that bastard Chazal, he's absolutely despicable, how did I seduce you? Amos, you're still laughing?"
You damned French heartless bastard!

Liu Jin's laughter grew even louder.

"I don't care, help me curse him. If you don't curse him until he apologizes, I won't forgive you."

"Eh……"

Liu Jingang was about to argue when Heidi hung up the phone.

He smiled wryly and shook his head.
Well, now I've ended up doing this job for no reason. I was just trying to tease Heidi, but I've ended up getting myself into this mess.

I reckon this journalist from Zachariah is just waiting for him to start hurling insults!

The phone rang again.

Liu Jin answered the phone without even looking at it.

"Bonjour, this is Amos."

"Good afternoon, you French heartless man... Hahaha!"

Adjani's voice came through the phone.

Liu Jin's face turned black!
……

(End of this chapter)