I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 383 Shakira's Call

"Xiao Jin, when are we going back to China?"

After July, summer vacation begins.

Alizee had already started her vacation in mid-June. If it weren't for attending Liu Jin's graduation ceremony, she probably would have already gone to Paris to prepare for the new album. Now that the graduation ceremony is over, she has to get busy again.

Before leaving, Liu Jin gave Alizee the keys to his house in Paris.

Alizee happily boarded the train to Paris.

"Let's wait for Qianqian's exam results to come out."

Liu Jin thought for a moment and then gave his answer.

After a year of study, Qianqian successfully passed the French B2 exam.

I failed C1 by a few points.

However, it was already quite an achievement, considering that she had absolutely no background in the field before coming to France.

She has achieved her current success thanks to the help of Alizee, Mela, and Ottilie.

My older sister's assessment was: "That girl was never cut out for studying... She studied at New Oriental for two years but didn't learn much. Passing the B2 level is already good enough. Asking her to take the C1 level would be a bit of a stretch."

It's a bit of a stretch.

The C1 exam requires a vocabulary of over 9,000 words.

Liu Jin estimated that Qianqian's vocabulary was only a little over six thousand words.

To be honest, this vocabulary level is dangerous even at B2 level.

I was able to pass the exam thanks to the influence of the environment; otherwise, I might not have been able to.

Liu Jin asked Qianqian what her plans were for the future.
Liu Jin gave her two options: attend another year of language classes and try to pass the C1 exam next year, then she could try for some top universities.

For example, the University of Paris, or the University of Grenoble.

Either go to university this year.

With a B2 grade, it's estimated that it will be difficult to get into a top-tier university; most likely, you'll get into a near-top-tier or second-tier university.

For example, the Polytechnic University of Toulouse, the Toulouse School of Business Administration, etc...

Qianqian's choice surprised Liu Jin.

After a month of careful consideration and several discussions with her family, she chose to enroll this year.

However, she did not choose Toulouse.

"The University of Mayes? Why the University of Mayes?"

"Because Metz is far from Toulouse!"

"what?"

"Uncle, I don't want to live under your wing forever."

I finally got to study abroad, and I want to be more independent. Toulouse is great, but with you here, I can never be truly independent. Hehe, you don't have many connections in Metz, so I can be more independent and freer.

Liu Jin declined to comment.

"Besides, Ya Ya also chose Mays University, and I want to keep her company."

Sun Ya was the international student who was bullied earlier, but later became friends with Qianqian.

The University of Metz, officially the National University of Metz, was founded in 1970.

Its predecessor was the Mays College.

Compared to the University of Paris, the University of Grenoble, or the University of Toulouse, it falls short in terms of both historical heritage and other aspects.

A near-first-class university!
"Uncle, I know my own worth. Even if I get into those top universities, I might not be able to graduate smoothly."

So after thinking about it, I decided that a school like the University of Metz is more suitable for me. Anyway, once I get my degree, it'll be enough for me to find a job back home.

Qianqian didn't plan to stay.

This made Liu Jin very happy.

Since she has made her choice, Liu Jin has no choice but to support her.

So while Liu Jin was preparing for his thesis defense, Qianqian, accompanied by Alizee, took the TEF Level 4 exam along with Sun Ya. This is a very professional French exam, different from other French proficiency tests; it's specifically for entrance exams.

Liu Jin was not worried about this.

The TEF4 exam is much easier than the B2 exam.

Qianqian felt very good about herself and was just waiting for the results to be announced.

Once she passes, she can directly register for professional studies in September.

……

The TEF results will be released in mid-July.

With nothing else to do in Toulouse, Liu Jin decided to take a look at a house in the Saint-Étienne neighborhood.

His mother went with him to see it.

After reading it, she couldn't help but ask, "Why do you live in such a big house all by yourself?"
And I think the yard is a bit small; Julie and Adrian wouldn't be comfortable staying there... Also, how much did this house cost?

"280 euros!"

"I'm not buying it, it's too expensive!"

After hearing this, my mother immediately tried to stop me.

Liu Jin pulled her along and said very seriously, "Mom, don't worry about the money. 280 is just for the adaptation rights."

The key difference is that Saint-Étienne has a better security environment.

And I like big houses, three stories high, enough for Julie and the others to move around in.

Besides, after September, I might need to hire a bodyguard, and I'll need some space.

My mom still doesn't really approve.

But her son grew up, and there was nothing she could do.

In the end, Liu Jin successfully acquired the house and then handed it over to Lala, asking her to find a renovation company and purchase furniture.

Before this, these tasks must have been Ottilie's.

But now, it has been transferred to Lala.

After settling the housing arrangements, the TEF results were also released.

Qianqian and Sun Ya both passed the exams successfully, which means that she will go to Mays to study alone next.

"Isn't it safe for her, a girl, to be alone?"

Liu Jin thought about it and felt it made a lot of sense.

So he called Chloe, and after learning that one of Chloe's seniors was now a member of the board of directors of the Metz Bar Association, he immediately made up his mind and signed a lawyer's contract for 15 euros a year.

Next, when Qianqian encounters trouble in Mays, she will be able to get help quickly.

After all, Chloe's senior is a top lawyer with extensive connections in Mays, who can help Qianqian resolve most of her troubles.

Of course, Liu Jin did know people in Metz.

Ms. Julie and Adrian are both over there.

However, after thinking it over, Liu Jin decided not to disturb them.

Having a lawyer is enough!
……

After the TEF results came out, Qianqian was no longer in a hurry.

She doesn't plan to go back to China this year; she's already made plans with Alizee to visit her in Paris.

I reckon Alizee is getting impatient.

My mom has decided to go back to China.

The anger has subsided.

I also attended my youngest son's graduation ceremony.

Her biggest wish has now been fulfilled.

leftover……

It means getting married and having children.

But Mom isn't in a hurry anymore. She can tell that Alizee and Liu Jin...

In addition, Liu Jin has a constant stream of scandals. The old lady is no longer worried that Liu Jin will not be able to find a wife.

Her concern was, who should she turn to?
The youngest son was quite well-behaved in China, so how did he turn into a playboy in Europe?
It's all Europa's fault!

But she couldn't say it out loud, so she could only think of taking her youngest son back to China and having Liu Dasheng teach him a lesson.

However, just as she was packing her bags to go home, a sudden phone call came in, which surprised Liu Jin.

"Ms. Shakira?"

When he answered the phone, something seemed off.

"Amos, you're really hard to find."

"How could that be? It's just that I've been quite busy lately."

"Hehe, I know you're busy, so I forgive you... I'm calling you today to invite you to my concert."

"what?"

"July 18th is my last concert in Barcelona, ​​and I plan to invite you as a guest."

"I?"

Liu Jin said with a wry smile, "Shakira, my off-key singing skills are only good for karaoke, let's forget about concerts."

"You can bring your French girlfriend along."

"What French girlfriend?"

"Alizee, isn't she a singer?"

"she?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin hesitated.

"May I?"

"Of course!"

Liu Jin was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Shakira, thanks!"

"What are you thanking me for? Didn't you also give me a hand of Despacito?"

"Alright, I'll discuss it with Alizee and then we'll head over."

"It would be best to do it earlier, so we can rehearse in advance. See you in Barcelona."

Shakira hung up the phone.

Liu Jin was still somewhat at a loss.

He simply couldn't understand why Shakira would help Alizee.

Is it just repaying a favor?

Liu Jin scratched his head and asked his mother, "Mom, have you ever been to Barcelona?"

The old woman was nagging about Qianqian when Liu Jin asked her a question. She paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I haven't been there."

"Before returning to China, should we take a trip to Barcelona?"

"What?"

"Shakira... um, a Spanish pop diva invited me to Barcelona for her concert, and she also invited Alizee to be a guest performer. I'm thinking, if I'm not in a rush to go back home, it wouldn't be bad to take a trip there, what do you think?"

"Uncle, I'll go!"

Before the old lady could answer, Qianqian jumped up and shouted.

"Go to hell, I didn't ask you."

"Grandma..."

Upon hearing this, Qianqian immediately changed her target, taking the old lady's hand and saying, "Let's go to Barcelona. I've always wanted to go, but it's too expensive. Luckily, my uncle is here, so let him take me and Sun Ya with us. I've heard it's a good place."

The old lady enjoyed Qianqian's coquettishness and smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits.

"Xiao Jin, you should ask Xiao Ai first."

Liu Jin nodded, took the phone, and went out to contact Alizee.

"Grandma, let me tell you, Shakira had a scandal with my uncle in America before."

"what?"

“My uncle even wrote a song for her, and she sang it at several concerts in Europe over the past six months… You have to keep an eye on my uncle. Alizee is such a good girl, and she’s the right age. Tell my uncle to settle down and stop flirting with other women all the time.”

Another one has appeared.
The old lady frowned and asked, "What's this Xia something..."

"Shakira".

"Um, how old is Shakira? What does she look like?"

Qianqian was adept at framing her uncle.

While she was in France, she frequently spread rumors about Liu Jin to her family.

She immediately pulled the old lady into her room, turned on the computer, and searched for Shakira's personal information on Yahoo!

"Born in 1977? Two years younger than your uncle, that's quite suitable."

The old lady first glanced at Shakira's age.

She was a little scared, afraid that Liu Jin would find another woman who was more than ten years older than him.

Two years younger, that's suitable.

He's older than Xiao Ai.

"He's good-looking, but he looks a bit wild. Where is he from?"

"Columbia...Grandma, that's not what I meant. Don't you think it's not good that my uncle is always flirting with other women?"

The old lady glanced at her.

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You want Xiao Ai to be your aunt-in-law?"

"I……"

Qianqian was startled, then realized what was happening.

She and Alizee had a very good relationship, like sisters.

But now, her sisters are actually trying to scheme against her, wanting to become her aunt-in-law?
However, it doesn't seem like it's impossible!

Alizee is beautiful, has a good personality, and is a singer...

Her gaze then fell on Shakira's photo.

A conflicted expression immediately appeared on his face.

She was a fan of Shakira, but Alizee was her sister.

This not only concerns my uncle's future happiness, but also her future situation.

I'm so sorry, idol!
After a moment's thought, Qianqian made up her mind.

I want sisters, not idols.

"Grandma, this Shakira, she's been engaged."

The old lady paused for a moment, then blurted out, "Who are you engaged to?"

"It seems like he's the son of the former president of Argentina."

hiss!
Upon hearing this, the old lady gasped.

Has the youngest son really become so successful that he's competing with the son of a country's president for a woman?
Will this cause an international dispute?

Will it be...

The way I look at Shakira's photos has changed a little.

"Qianqian, how about we don't go to Barcelona?"

Qianqian paused for a moment, then regretted it a little!
It seems a bit too much...

She quickly said, "But it's all tabloid reporting. I guess my uncle and she are just ordinary friends. Besides, with Alizee along, they probably won't cause any trouble. Grandma, I think it's better to go and see."

The old lady glanced at her again.

……

(End of this chapter)