I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 390 Returning to China
Shakira's concert lasts approximately 150 minutes.

Her songs are mostly those with a very strong Latin flavor, with a strong sense of dynamism and rhythm.

Singing and dancing for more than two hours...

This woman is someone most people might not be able to handle.

Putting everything else aside, just look at their physical strength.

Anyway, Liu Jin believed that he didn't have the stamina to sing and dance for two hours.

Therefore, anyone who can put on a two-hour concert is a genius!

Imagine a future singing legend, still holding concerts at his advanced age... Even though most of his songs are ballads, it's still quite impressive.

One hour and ten minutes into the concert, Alizée appeared as a guest.

In fact, many Spaniards don't know much about her.

Despite being geographically close, France and Spain do not actually have particularly frequent cultural exchanges.

Spain is known for its wildness, while most French people are extremely arrogant at heart.

Walking the streets of Paris, you rarely see French people speaking languages ​​other than French.

Many people assume that French people don't speak English, but in reality, most young people are fluent in English and Spanish; they just don't bother using other languages ​​within France. Unless, of course, you genuinely don't speak French.

In this situation, even if your English is terrible, they will still communicate with you in English.

Arrogant?
It's definitely arrogance!
Liu Jin is not the only one who thinks this way; many Spaniards share this view.

So when Alizee took the stage, the audience's reaction wasn't very enthusiastic.

until……

Alizee began with a gentle solo, "Solo Tú".

This surprised many fans, who gave Alizée a very enthusiastic response after her performance.

Afterwards, Alizee sang the popular song "La isla Bonita".

This song is a Latin pop dance track released by American pop diva Madonna in 1987.

Due to the short timeframe, Alizee didn't have time to find someone to rearrange the song, so the entire song basically follows the characteristics of the original singer.

However, in terms of dance, she once again used the waist-twisting dance from before.

This dance is quite familiar in Spain as well.

So when she started singing, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

We were able to get the cover rights to this song thanks to David Lynch's help.

David Lynch contacted Madonna, explained the situation, and Madonna readily released the rights to cover and adapt the song.

In this respect, Madonna is very straightforward.

However, she made a request: she hoped that Liu Jin could meet with her the next time he came to America.

When David Lynch relayed this request to Liu Jin, Liu Jin was startled.

That's Sister Mai!

Do you expect me to sacrifice myself for the right to cover a song?
Most importantly, he wasn't confident he could win over Madonna.

That's something even Rodman and his ilk couldn't satisfy, Sister McGrady!

Fortunately, David Lynch subsequently dispelled Liu Jin's concerns.

"She is your fan."

"what?"

"She liked your book 'Life Is Beautiful' and 'The Crucible'... She thought, 'You can write books like that, so cool!'"

"That's it?"

"Otherwise... Oh, wow, Amos, you wouldn't...?"

Actually, it's not impossible. You know, Ciccone is also very interested in Asian men, so you have a chance.

"I can go to you!"

Liu Jin immediately started cursing on the phone.

Calling someone Sister Mai is a sign of respect.

But if we consider age, he should be called Aunt Mai.

Sister Mai is seventeen years older than him, not to mention her stamina for doing sixteen consecutive squats...

However, there is a reason for choosing Madonna's song.

Liu Jin remembers it clearly, it was this year, I think it was June... Two years after Alizee released her first album in 2000, she released her second album, and then became popular in Europe again with her cover of this song.

Now, he's simply taking the song back and giving it to Alizee.

……

The concert is finally over!
As Shakira shouted "Buenas noches, Barcelona!", tens of thousands of fans frantically chanted for an encore, but ultimately could not stop the stage lights from going out.

"Let's go first."

Liu Jin, along with the three women, left the scene early.

Before leaving, he sent a message to Alizee and Shakira respectively.

Tell Alizee to leave with Shakira's team; tell Shakira that he will provide the song she needs as soon as possible.

However, neither of them replied to the message.

I guess he was busy with follow-up matters and didn't have time to check his phone.

After leaving the stadium, Liu Jin and his three companions got into their car.

Martina was staying at a hotel in the old port, and Liu Jin wanted to take her back first.

After a crazy concert, Qianqian and Sun Ya were exhausted and fell asleep in the back row.

"Amos!"

"Ok?"

"You'll stay in Toulouse, right?"

"Yes, I will be going to the University of Toulouse II in September to pursue a combined Master's and PhD degree."

Liu Jin was also a little tired.

It's so noisy!
The atmosphere at the concert was so easy to make people feel tired. He rolled down the car window and lit a Roques cigarette, a specialty of Spain.

"What about you?"

"give me a cigarette."

Liu Jin handed the cigarette box to Martina.

She took out a cigarette, lit it with great skill, and then took a deep drag.

"I'm not sure yet. I did want to go back to Argentina before, but then I thought, what would I do if I went back?"
I can't possibly end up like my dad and brother, raising cattle... So, I might stay in France, or I might go to America. But for now, I haven't decided. Mainly, I don't know what I should do next.

The affectation of a rich girl.

I don't want to rely on my parents, but I don't know what to do.

Liu Jin felt that Martina's decision to study in Toulouse might have been an impulsive one.

Liu Jin couldn't offer her any advice on this matter.

After all, although he and Martina were classmates, they weren't as close as Alizee or Eva.

"when are you leaving?"

"My flight is the day after tomorrow... but before that, I have to deal with that soccer player."

"Hehehe, can you solve this?"

"I can't handle Ronaldinho, but that guy should be fine."

"That's fine. I can be your witness if needed."

This is called siding with relatives regardless of right or wrong.

Martina and Alambutt were just casual acquaintances; she called him her boyfriend, but they hadn't slept together. She said this to maintain her dignity. After all, Martina knew that Liu Jin and Brian were close.

only……

It seems like I've gotten myself into a mess!

The car stopped in front of the hotel.

"Amos!"

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

Martina lightly kissed Liu Jin on the cheek, then got out of the car and drove away.

"uncle!"

Liu Jin was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and glared at Qianqian.

"This is friendship between classmates, do you understand?"

"understand."

"Hmm... You're going to Metz next semester. It'll be tough being alone there. I'll add a thousand euros for living expenses each month."

"Thank you, uncle!"

Qianqian immediately beamed with joy.

……

The next day, Liu Jin found a number in his phone book.

Thiago Rodríguez de Silva Velázquez!
A very influential lawyer in Barcelona.

In 2001, Liu Jin came to Barcelona to help Liu Sisi and the others solve their problems. After that, they had much less contact.

Silva was also very surprised and delighted when he received Liu Jin's call.

After all, Liu Jin today is no longer the somewhat famous writer Amos he was in 2001.

"Alanbut?"

Silva tried very hard to recall who this person was, but he really couldn't remember.

He is Barcelona's most loyal fan.

However, when he heard Liu Jin ask for 150,000 euros, he decisively abandoned his status as a fan.

"So, you don't want a very specific result, you just want to make him feel bad, right?"

"more or less."

"This is too easy, leave it to me."

“Mr. Silva, I’m flying back home tomorrow, and I hope to have a definite result before I return to Toulouse next month.”

"As you wish."

If Liu Jin had asked him to get top-tier stars like Rafael or Hrague, Silva definitely wouldn't have agreed.

But Alambut?
Who?

That was just a nobady; he didn't feel any psychological burden at all.

In comparison, Liu Jin's check for 150,000 euros felt more welcoming to him.

After dealing with this matter, Liu Jin rested for another day in Barcelona.

Alizee, Qianqian, and Sun Ya returned to Toulouse that evening.

The next morning, Liu Jin received a text message from Martina: she had gone back to Argentina for vacation.

In the afternoon, Liu Jin and the old lady arrived at the airport and boarded a flight to China.

Before the plane took off, he made a special phone call to Balthazar and Shakira to say goodbye.

Finally, I'm going home!

Liu Jin turned off his phone.

He glanced at his mother.

After boarding the plane, my mom fell asleep immediately.

Liu Jin asked the flight attendant to bring a blanket and covered his mother with it.

He sat in the seat next to her, watching the sleeping old lady, a knowing smile involuntarily appearing on his face.

……

(End of this chapter)