I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 310 Farewell

Chapter 310 Farewell
This Vietnamese pho restaurant in Montmartre is an old establishment.

The main selling point is that it's cheap and the portions are large. The beef noodles actually contain beef, and there's a surprisingly large amount of it.

In addition, there are some specialty dishes from the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, but they are mainly Vietnamese in flavor.

There were quite a few guests.

When Liu Jin found the shop, it was already full of people.

The shop owner is also Vietnamese.

It's alright, at least he didn't mess around using the name of Chinese cuisine.

After inquiring, it was learned that he was Mr. Lu's guest, and the shop owner warmly led Liu Jin into a small room.

A private room?

Not really, but it's convenient for conversation and not too noisy.

A short while later, Mr. Lu arrived as well.

"Sorry, sorry, something came up and I'm late."

He spoke of it casually, as if it were some trivial matter.

But if you think about his job, you'll know that it must be no small matter.

"Xiao Liu, make do with this. You know I'm paid, I can't afford to treat you to a fancy meal."

"Haha, you're too kind. I don't really like fancy meals."

"Really? No wonder they call you the French heartless man, saying he doesn't like you anymore just like that."

"Forehead……"

Liu Jin suddenly didn't know what to say.

He really wanted to complain: "Are you guys so free? You even read tabloids?"
Mr. Lu ordered a plate of blanched beef, a plate of bok choy, two bottles of beer, and two bowls of specialty beef noodles.

"Mr. Lu, why do you like Vietnamese food?"

"It's cheap! And a great deal!"

Mr. Lu is not yet the domineering ambassador he once was.

He spoke with conviction, then complained, "You know, authentic Chinese restaurants are ridiculously expensive; and the inauthentic ones are awful."

"This is great, Mr. Nguyen. Vietnamese food, authentic and affordable."

After saying that, he suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Actually, it's just the authentic Cantonese flavor, but I couldn't stand them adding lemon juice to the boiled beef, and we even had a fight about it. Later, every time I came here, I could eat very authentic boiled beef."

Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.

A little while later, my boss, Mr. Ruan, brought over the beef and bok choy, and also gave me an extra plate of poached chicken.

It looks very nice.

But why add lemon juice and mustard?
Mr. Ruan said that this was a new dish they had just developed, and asked Mr. Lu to give his opinion.

Mr. Lu picked up a piece with his chopsticks and dipped it in the sauce.

"Well, it tastes good!"

He turned to Liu Jin and said, "Little Liu, you should give it a try too."

Liu Jin was quite surprised, so he also picked up a piece with his chopsticks...

Get out!

There was too much mustard; it was pungent.

Mr. Lu told Mr. Ruan that the food tasted good, and Mr. Ruan left with a smile.

"Let's just make do with it; they have to adapt to the locals' tastes."

"The French don't seem to have such strange tastes."

"But the French like Japanese food."

Why don't you eat Japanese food? Why come here to eat poached chicken, and with wasabi on it?

Liu Jin felt helpless.

The two ate noodles first, and after they were full, they drank wine and chatted.

What are your plans for next year?

"what?"

"I mean, what book are you planning to write?"

"I'm currently planning to write a suspenseful mystery novel and I'm gathering materials; in addition, I'll probably write a science fiction work."

I don't actually have many plans for next year, mainly because I have too much to do—an internship and preparing my graduation thesis.

"Yes, you're graduating next year, planning to go back to China?"

"I don't have any plans in that regard for now. I've already applied for a master's program at the University of Toulouse II, and I'll most likely continue my studies there."

"read?"

"The Faculty of Literature at the University of Toulouse II"

"Haha, isn't that your old profession? That's great!"

Mr. Lu thought for a moment and asked, "Your two works this year, especially Life Is Beautiful, are very good."

After the publication of *Life Is Beautiful*, many victim organizations expressed their gratitude for our past acts of kindness, which also served as a blow to certain militaristic tendencies.

"It was Nazism, not militarism."

"Forehead?"

"I've always believed that we have some definitional errors."

Western countries don't care about militarism or anything like that, nor do they empathize with it. But if you mention Nazism, they can understand… This can be seen in the film *Life Is Beautiful*… Furthermore, I think some departments place too much emphasis on economic development and neglect cultural infiltration. I don't quite agree with this approach.”

"Tell me more about it?" Mr. Lu asked, intrigued.

"I was just thinking nonsense, it's nothing to mention, nothing to mention."

Besides, I'm afraid the book will be banned!
Seeing that Liu Jin was unwilling to express himself, Mr. Lu did not force him.

"Actually, you could write more stories about our China."

Do they like watching it?

"Ok?"

"If it's about smearing or displaying ignorance to show their sense of superiority, they'll be very willing."

You could even give me the Nobel Prize in Literature.

but……

As I said before, some awards aren't awarded simply because your work is good; sometimes you have to betray your country to win.

Mr. Lu took a sip of his drink and silently watched Liu Jin.

After a while, he smiled.

"Xiao Liu, I'm very happy that you have this understanding."

“If my butt is crooked, my dad will spank me.”

"Hahaha!"

Mr. Lu smiled and nodded repeatedly.

You know what, this poached chicken tastes a bit strange at first, but after eating it a few times, it's not so bad.

This dipping sauce also goes well with blanched beef.

The two bottles of beer were finished quickly.

Mr. Lu suddenly said, "I'm going back to China next year."

"what?"

"The reason I invited you here today is to talk to you about this."

Xiao Liu, you're a soldier's son, so your stance is reliable. But sometimes, you need to think things through... If you really need help, don't go to shady people. This time, your "Silenced" was a bit rough around the edges.

To put it simply, if your informants are exposed, your lies will be exposed, and you'll be in big trouble.

There are some things you can ask us for help with.

Liu Jin nodded silently.

Suddenly, he looked up and said, "I'm planning to write another book about Koreans."

"You...did the Koreans provoke you?"

After all, during this period, South Korea was still an important economic partner of China.

Mr. Lu had no choice but to take it seriously.

The book "Silenced" can be said to have caused South Korea to lose face on the international stage.

Although saving face isn't a big deal in international affairs, it is indeed embarrassing.

The country has just eased tensions with that side, and you're here again?
Liu Jin scratched his head and said, "It's a personal grudge. I just find them unpleasant."

"So what kind of subject do you want to write about?"

"I want to write about Zheng Yuanbian's rape case."

"Who?"

The case of Zheng Yuanbian was not known to the public until 07.

Currently, he is also burdened with the crime of QJF.

Liu Jin recounted the entire story of Zheng Yuanbian's case in detail.

"So, you're trying to exonerate him?"

“I want to use this case as a model for my creative work… I checked some information online, and I think he was wronged.”

"Nonsense! What if he wasn't innocent? You're speaking up for a criminal; have you considered the consequences?"

"But what if he's been framed?"

"This……"

"If you can provide me with some information and materials, I believe this could be a good story."