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Chapter 401 The Man with the Monitor on His Back! (Seeking monthly votes and recommendations!!!)
Lido di Venezia is also known as Lido Island.

Located east of Venice, this 12-kilometer-long, narrow sandbar island runs north-south and is one of a long string of islands separating the Adriatic Sea and Lake Veneta. It also serves as a natural breakwater for the water city of Venice.

The island boasts countless hotels, nightclubs, casinos, and theaters.

Every year, with the Venice Film Festival, Lido Island becomes an overcrowded tourist destination.

Of course, this only applies to summer.

During the off-season for tourism, you can't see a single person on the island.

After Naomi and Liu Jin arrived at Lido Island, a sightseeing bus from the organizing committee parked at the pier took them to their hotel.

Slowly moving along St. Mary Elizabeth Avenue.

From the shallow sea facing Venice, along the Dodria coast, the scenery is beautiful and open-air cafes are everywhere.

"The coffee here is very authentic, it's pure Italian coffee, you can try it."

Naomi sat next to Liu Jin and introduced him with a smile.

She is very familiar with this place; she must have been here more than once.

Liu Jin looked around curiously.

The scenery is quite different from Cannes, with a pure island atmosphere.

But you can tell that they are very relaxed.

Walking here, you don't feel the cramped, narrow, or even slightly gloomy atmosphere of Venice's city center.

Here, sunshine and beaches are readily available, which broadens one's horizons.

Is the coffee here famous?

"That depends on who you're comparing yourself to."

Naomi said, "It certainly can't compare to Café Florian in St. Mark's Square."

But compared to America's coffee... well, you can't find coffee this good in any random city in America. Amos, I sincerely recommend you try it; it's not as good as French coffee or tea.”

Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.

"Americana Black Coffee?"

"whispering sound!"

Naomi looked disdainful, but then giggled.

The island's coastline facing the Adriatic Sea has half of its shoreline consisting of beaches.

Beneath the calm sea surface, a thin layer of golden sand can be clearly seen on the seabed.

The gently sloping seabed makes it the best place to enjoy the sun and sand.

The Excelsior Hotel is located here.

The hotel is old, with pointed roofs and stained-glass windows.

The brick-red walls and colorful carvings create an antique atmosphere, as if one has stepped back into the 18th century.

Do you know "Death in Venice"?

"That novel by the German writer Paul Thomas Mann?"

"I'm talking about the movie! The one directed by Luchino Visconti in 1971."

"I have a vague impression, but it's a bit blurry, I can't remember it clearly."

Liu Jin laughed and said, "I wasn't even born in 1971."

I saw it in my past life, but not in great detail.

Think about it, after watching so many Hollywood movies and getting used to all kinds of dramas and visual blockbusters, watching a film from 71 will feel very jarring. Unless you're a film professional, very few people will be able to appreciate it.

"The scene in the movie where Aschenbach is delirious, sitting on a chair on the beach, and vaguely sees Tadzio in a swimsuit about to swim away, but he collapses and dies on the beach due to exhaustion was filmed here."

It took Liu Jin a lot of effort to make even a slight impression.

He genuinely hadn't watched the movie closely, but he vaguely remembered seeing the scene Naomi mentioned in a book.

Yes, it's "Death in Venice," published by Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House in 2014, translated by Chen Rong.

……

The sightseeing bus stopped in front of the hotel.

Liu Jin came down with his suitcase and walked inside with Naomi.

Just then, a white-haired man was dragged out of the hotel by several security guards.

Naomi quickly pulled Liu Jin aside to avoid him.

"Please protect marine life, please do not keep dolphins in captivity, please give them freedom!"

The man was dragged out, screaming as he went.

He had a 14-inch screen hanging on his body, which played footage of dolphin harvesting.

"Why is he here?"

"Who?"

Richard O'Barry, a marine animal conservationist.

"Is he famous?"

"She has some fame in America, but not a very big one."

I know him. He used to be a dolphin trainer and had a dolphin named Dolly, who was very popular with children.

The dolphin later committed suicide, which deeply affected him.

From then on, he became an animal rights activist… a true animal rights activist, advocating everywhere for the protection of marine life and against the indiscriminate hunting of dolphins and the like. In America, he would appear at any large event… but he was not respected, was often chased away, and even arrested, which made him increasingly radical.

Two years ago, he even rode on a submarine cannonball to protest the International Whaling Commission's use of cannonballs to kill whales.

"For this, he was sentenced to five months in prison by the court..." Naomi said, letting out a soft sigh.

"He is an upright man."

As he spoke, O'Barry stumbled and fell to the ground.

The security guards ignored them and continued dragging.

Naomi couldn't accept it, so she stepped forward and stopped the security guard.

"Gentlemen, I know you are doing your duty, but don't you feel ashamed to treat an honest old man like this?"

He may have disrupted the hotel.

But you should at least give an elderly person the dignity they deserve.

The security guard was probably a bit angry, likely due to some unhappiness in his life.

He reached out to shove Naomi, but Liu Jin stepped forward and grabbed his hand.

"You should not only give this elderly man dignity, but also show respect to this lady."

Are all Italians as unreasonable and rude as you?

At this moment, the hotel manager also ran out.

Seeing this, he quickly stopped the security guard.

“I think this gentleman is right.”

A middle-aged man with very prominent Slavic features stepped forward and loudly reprimanded the security guards.

Liu Jin and Naomi took this opportunity to help the old man up.

"Mr. O'Barry, is that right?"

The old man straightened up, nodded, and said, "That's right."

"I have some thoughts on marine animal protection that I'd like to discuss with you."

If you agree, there's a small bar on the beach over there in two hours; we can meet there.

"who are you?"

"Amos, Amos Liu Jin, a writer."

"furnace?"

"Yes!"

The old man squinted and carefully examined Liu Jin.

"No problem, see you in two hours."

……

"Amos, what do you want to do?"

The hotel manager dismissed the security guards and calmed the surrounding crowd.

Naomi reached out and tugged at Liu Jin, asking softly.

"I want to help him."

"You need to be careful, he's seen as a thorn in the side by many groups and organizations."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Liu Jin smiled and turned to look at the Slavic woman who had spoken up for him earlier.

"Amos Liu Jin, a Chinese."

"Andrey Zvyagintsev, a Russian."

"Are you the director of 'Return'?"

"Yes!"

Andrei smiled and said to Naomi, "Ms. Naomi Watts."

So it was the Comrades!
"Oh, it really is you... I saw a Chinese person named Amos on the list released by the organizing committee, so I guessed it was you."

Let me introduce myself again: Andrey Zvyagintsev, a director.

So far, only one work... hahaha.

He seems to be a very cheerful person.

Liu Jin said, "Thank you for speaking up for me earlier."

“Even if I don’t show up, someone from the organizing committee will.”

The opening ceremony is in two days, and the organizing committee will not allow anything to go wrong here.

Liu Jin suddenly realized what was happening.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Andrei seemed to have something to do and left, so he said goodbye and left.

Liu Jin then pulled his suitcase into the hotel.

In the lobby, Naomi and he parted ways.

Before leaving, she also told Liu Jin her room number.

Liu Jin made a mental note of it and then went to the front desk to register. After successfully obtaining the room key, he was about to turn around and leave.

Then a familiar voice came from the hotel entrance.

"Hey Amos, you're here!"

Upon hearing the sound, Liu Jin immediately turned around and saw Isabelle Adjani walking towards her in a casual floral dress and ten-centimeter high heels. Her beautiful hair was draped over her shoulders, and she looked stunning!
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(End of this chapter)