I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 311 Hello, Amos!

It was already quite cold in Paris in December.

Last night's heavy snowfall turned this city, known for its fashion and elegance, into a winter wonderland.

After returning to DSG, Mr. Lu went straight to his office.

The light was still on in that room.

He knocked on the door, and a voice from inside said, "Come in."

Mr. Lu then pushed open the door and went inside.

"How did the talks with our 'faithless man' go?"

Mr. DS was looking at a document when Mr. Lu came in. He put down the document and smiled as he asked Mr. Lu to sit down.

Then, I got up and poured myself a glass of water.

"He will stay in Toulouse, having reportedly applied for a master's program at the University of Toulouse II."

"Oh, that's good too."

DS placed the water glass in front of Mr. Lu and asked with a smile, "How did your talk go?"

"Personally, I think we don't need to consider his stance; his stance is very firm."

I think we should continue to give him enough support and help.

In addition, I asked him about his creative plans for next year. He said he was currently working on two projects and felt there were no major problems, so I didn't ask any further questions.

only……"

"Just what?"

"He just wants to continue writing stories about the Western Eight Kingdoms."

"Forehead……"

"What subject matter?"

"He is collecting materials, and the story is based on a person named Zheng Yuanbian."

He said the man was QJF, but he believed it was a miscarriage of justice, and he was absolutely certain of it.

DS frowned.

He looked at Mr. Lu and remained silent for a long time.

After a long silence, he smiled bitterly and said, "We have no right to interfere with what works he creates. If what he says is true, then let him be."

Writers are a very special group.

As long as they don't create that kind of mess, we should try to be tolerant of the issue.

"You're right."

Mr. Lu hesitated for a moment before saying, "When we parted, he told me something."

"what's up?"

"He told me not to think too highly of Europeans, nor too highly of the European Union."

Be careful when cooperating; the Europeans' sense of contract is utter garbage. Their so-called morality is built on religious indulgences, which isn't true morality. Especially the EU—a bunch of fake gentlemen.

"That's what he said?"

"Yes."

DS paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Comrade Liu Jin seems to have a very clear understanding of the Western system."

Unfortunately, some of our comrades always harbor unrealistic fantasies about these hypocrites. When it comes to cooperation, they're eager to lay bare their entire fortune, which puts them in a very passive position. Since he said that, he must have a specific purpose; it wasn't a baseless reminder.

Xiao Lu, write a report about this and submit it to the domestic authorities in the name of DSG.

"Okay, I'll go get ready."

"The report needs to be written by March. Can we complete the task?"

"Make sure to complete the mission."

"Go back and rest."

After DS finished speaking, he picked up the documents on the table.

Mr. Lu understood what it meant, so he got up to say goodbye and left the room.

The door closed, and he suddenly froze.

No, what does DS mean?
Do you need help with Zheng Yuanbian's matter?

Being in this department, you definitely have to be careful in everything you do.

Can……

Mr. Lu stood at the door, carefully recalling the content of the conversation he had just had.

Suddenly, he laughed.

……

The next day, it was still freezing cold.

Liu Jin arrived at Gioia restaurant by car.

This is an Italian restaurant, and it looks quite famous.

Even at midday, there were people queuing up at the entrance waiting for seats.

Liu Jin stepped forward and announced Ajani's name.

The waiter quickly and respectfully said, "Is this Mr. Amos? Ms. Adjani has arrived. Please follow me."

He led Liu Jin into the restaurant.

The restaurant's decor has a very distinct Italian style.

Adjani also saw Liu Jin, stood up and waved to him.

Liu Jin thanked the waiter and gave him a ten-euro tip.

Damn it, tips are much more expensive now that it's in euros.

In 00, when I first came to France, a ten-franc coin was enough to get by.

But now...

Is a unified European currency a good thing or a bad thing? Liu Jin also finds it difficult to judge.

Broadly speaking, a unified European currency is a means to counter the dollar's hegemony, and also an attempt to integrate resources within Europe. If successful, the euro would become a vanguard in the fight against the dollar.

Unfortunately, the idea was good.

However, it overlooked an important question: Who are the people manipulating the euro?

They're just a bunch of traitors to Europe.

Twenty years later, the EU will be nothing more than a puppet manipulated by America.

However, for now, most Europeans are optimistic about the euro.

After all, they also dream of a greater Europe.

However, Liu Jin felt that he hadn't felt much benefit from the euro.

Perhaps it's because he no longer needs to exchange currency when traveling through various European countries... Aside from that, his biggest impression is the soaring prices.

At the beginning of the year, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes cost only twenty-odd francs, which is about two or three euros.

Now, since the euro was officially introduced, a pack of cigarettes costs 3.9 euros.

Germany is even more outrageous, charging $8.6 a box.

The only good news is that the Chinese food stalls in Chinatown haven't raised their prices.

Overall, in the six months since the euro was introduced, prices in Europe have risen by half.

Whether the goal of making Europe great again will come true is another matter, but it certainly resulted in a wave of exploitation.

Liu Jin felt this deeply.

He and Adjani exchanged a kiss, then his gaze fell on the man beside him.

"Hello, Amos!"

The man was about 1.8 meters tall and looked very strong.

His gray hair indicated that he was not young, probably in his fifties or sixties.

Isabelle Adjani laughed and said, "You should have heard of director Patrice Chéreau."

Patrick Shah?

Liu Jin was stunned for a moment.

He truly knew him.

A Frenchman from Les Zigny, he is a director, screenwriter, and producer.

In 1975, he directed his first film, "The Body of Love". In 1983, he wrote and directed the crime film "The Man in My Hands", which won the Best Original Screenplay at the 9th César Awards.

In 1987, he directed "Hotel France".

In 1994, she won the Jury Prize at the 47th Cannes Film Festival for her role in the drama film "Queen Margot".

As an aside, Isabelle Adjani also won the Best Actress award at Cannes for this film.

In 1998, he directed the drama film "Love Me If You Dare," for which he won the César Award for Best Director.

In 2001, she won the Golden Bear at the 51st Berlin International Film Festival for her romance film "Intimacy".

A very typical French director.

I enjoy exploring topics such as humanity, morality, and ethics in movies.

It has a great influence in France.

It's somewhat similar to the fifth generation of Chinese directors—unparalleled in artistic achievement, but lacking in box office and commercial success…

Forget it, what's the point of French directors talking about commercial success?
In France, Liu Jin had the two groups he came into contact with most: one was the group centered around ESC TOULOUSE, and the other was the French film and television industry.

Therefore, he does have some knowledge of some well-known French directors.

Director Xiahou is one of the most active directors in France today.

He is at his peak.

"Hello, Director Xiahou."

"Just call me Patrick. I'm sorry to bother you like this, but I'm just about to attend Isabelle Adjani's celebration party. I heard you'll be there too, so I couldn't wait to meet you beforehand. You're a legendary Chinese person."

"You flatter me!"

The three sat down, and Liu Jin casually ordered some food.

"Amos, give me 'Before Sunrise'."

"what?"

Liu Jin looked at Ajani with a puzzled expression.

Isabelle Adjani laughed and said, "After Amélie, I've been quite idle. After the Cannes Film Festival, Emmanuelle and I talked about your book. I read it once, and it's a very interesting subject—a beautiful cross-cultural romance, and the six-month promise at the end… By the way, there should be a sequel to this book, right? Is it about the six-month promise?"

She was very eager and seemed genuinely interested.

Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh and said, "The celebration party for 'Amélie' hasn't even been held yet, are you in such a hurry to move on to your next project?"

"Of course!"

Isabelle Adjani said, "Everyone says that 'Amélie' is my work, but I know very well that it is thanks to director Jeunet. His grasp of space and color is absolutely first-class, and I have learned a lot from him."

Patrick smiled and nodded.

“I was just talking about this with Adjani.”

The success of Amélie can be attributed to 40% of the influence of the original novel and the screenwriter's adaptation; Jeunet's control over the pacing and camerawork also accounts for 40%. Isabelle Adjani's contribution to this film is only 20%.

I am glad that she did not get carried away by the victory and remained humble and clear-headed.

Before you arrived, she talked to me about *Before Sunrise*, a very good story, and suitable for her current level. If I were to actually let her direct a big-budget film, I'm worried she'd repeat the mistakes of *Margot*.

It's clear that Patrick cares a lot about Adjani.

It's somewhat like an older brother's concern for his younger sister.

In fact, director Xiahou was born in 44, while Isabelle Adjani was born in 55, making them 11 years apart in age.

However, Isabelle Adjani has starred in many of Xiahou's films, and the two have a very good relationship!

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(End of this chapter)