I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 414 Guillaume

Guillaume Miso?

Liu Jin put down his chopsticks and looked up.

Guillaume, a name that is widely known and imbued with a strong French influence.

Can you believe that Liu Jin has met three Guillaumes in the three years since his rebirth?

Journalist Guillaume, screenwriter Guillaume, and writer Guillaume.

He was deeply impressed by this Guillaume.

It left a deeper impression than the screenwriter Guillaume.

Screenwriter Guillaume wrote nothing more than "Amélie".

And the writer Guillaume is hailed as the most successful French writer since the millennium.

His representative works include "Later...", "Save Me", "If I Hadn't Met You", "Where Would You Be", "Because I Love You", "I'm Penniless, I Only Have a Bugatti", and "The Man Who Disappears", which later created a miracle in French publishing.

Why is it a miracle?

In 2017, the global book market was shrinking, and France was no exception.

This guy's work sold nearly three million copies in France that year, and was sold in 26 languages ​​worldwide, with sales exceeding ten million copies that year.

At the beginning of the new millennium, sales of tens of millions were common.

From Harry Potter and The Da Vinci Code to later works like Twilight and The Hunger Games, etc.

However, it was extremely rare in 17.

Liu Jin had read his book.

Well, to put it simply, it's just the formula of early online novels.

It's either a wish-fulfillment story with a domineering CEO or a story about a scumbag boyfriend.

To be honest, Liu Jin had seen countless examples of this kind of content, but he felt nothing about it.

Add to that the quality of translations… sometimes, even People's Literature Publishing House isn't all that great. Many excellent domestic authors have nowhere to publish their works, so they can only circulate online. But if it's a work by a foreign author, they'll publish it without a second thought.

As for quality?

Ha ha!

However, Liu Jin did not underestimate this author.

His first work was quite a miracle back then.

"What did he say that made you so angry?"

Liu Jin asked with a smile.

Chloe said, "He said you only achieved success by selling your body to gain the support of Sophie Marceau and the others."

They said you seduced Alizee and succeeded.

She paused for a moment and said, "Anyway, they said some very harsh things, belittling you to the point of being worthless."

I got angry and we started arguing.

As a result, everyone else spoke up for him, saying that he came from an ignorant and backward country and was not as good as Guillaume.

"Oh, and they were talking about you too, Mela."

"Okay, stop talking. You already told me that."

Mela stopped Chloe.

But Chloe didn't give up. "Amos, you have to kill him."

"How?"

Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.

"I don't care, you have to be one step ahead of him, you can't let him get too cocky."

Liu Jin looked at Meila.

Mela kept her head down as she ate, without saying a word.

But he knew that the more this was the case, the more it meant that Guillaume's words were excessive, to the point that they had made Mela very angry.

"it is good!"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and then smiled.

Mela frowned and said in a deep voice, "Amos, don't listen to Chloe's nonsense. I know you have your own rhythm, so don't do anything reckless."

Besides, writing is something that's hard to judge.

How are wins and losses calculated?

"Crush him in sales."

“People will say that Liu is bullying newcomers because of her fame and seniority.”

Mela laughed and said, "Besides, what do you want Liu to write? Another The Old Man and the Sea?"

That's an unfair victory!

Since ancient times, there has never been a first in literature.

Moreover, it's really hard to judge something like this: if your sales are good, they say you have no literary value; if your literary value is high, they say you have no commercial value.

If you manage to balance your commercial and literary value, you'll end up mediocre...

Anyway, if you want to find a reason, you can find countless excuses.

Moreover, this involves two publishing houses...

Mela may not be afraid of XO, but ultimately, it's unfair for Liu Jin, with his current status, to compete against a fledgling writer like Guillaume!

Who is Liu Jin?

Pulitzer Prize winner and Katz Prize winner.

In two months, he might even win one of the five major literary awards.

By having Liu Jin and Guillaume compete, you're essentially making Qidian Platinum and Newcomer vie for the monthly ticket rankings.

If you win and get criticized, it's seen as a lack of class and bullying newcomers; if you lose, you become a stepping stone and unnecessarily elevate your status.

Therefore, Mela was firmly opposed.

Liu Jin chuckled and said, "Don't worry about this. Once I finish this book, I'll start a new one... Just keep an eye on its publication status. Whether it's him or XO Publishing, let them say what they want."

Anyway, they release theirs, and you release yours, on the same day.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Ottilie.

Ottilie chuckled and said, "No problem, I can contact the printing factory in advance. Anyway, once your manuscript arrives, I'll have Lala proofread it. Don't say anything, don't know anything... as long as you can make it, there's no problem."

"Today is September 9th. I'll try to finish 'The Girl Who Plays with Fire' by the 15th and finish that new book by the end of the month."

"Olalala!"

Ottilie and Chloe were both fired up when they heard this.

The quick-draw master is back in action!

It's been a long time since I've seen Liu Jin so motivated!
Old Zhong sat to the side, quietly took a sip of rice wine, and smiled without saying a word.

Mela frowned and said softly, "Liu, don't be impulsive. What are you planning to write?"

"How about a story that intertwines the supernatural and pure love?"

"Ok?"

Liu Jin closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he spoke: "28-year-old Chinese-American writer Batista has inherited his grandfather's estate."

A 28-wind lighthouse located at Cape Grução.

The condition is that the cellar door must never be opened.

However, Batista could not resist the temptation of curiosity and opened the metal door.

Before he even realized what was happening, he had already traveled from the lighthouse cellar to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

But the timeframe changed to a year later.

His 28 years of life turned into 28 days.

He didn't know where he would wake up, nor did he know that he would appear on that day of the year.

A grandfather who mysteriously disappeared, and a lover whom he repeatedly encounters during his time travels.

Is waiting for him for twenty-eight years a gift of fate or a lingering curse?

Bastian didn't know the answer, but he knew he had to find his lover to find his way home.

Mela opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

The others stared blankly at Liu Jin...

"Amos, what's the name of this story?"

"How about L'Instant Présent, the one who will disappear?"

“Bien, très bien!”

Chloe suddenly exclaimed in surprise and made an exaggerated expression.

"Mera said, 'God kissed your head,' which I always thought was an adjective."

But now I find out, she was right! Damn it, what's wrong with your head? How did you even come up with this story?

Ottilie then took the half-finished rice wine from Old Zhong and gulped it down.

“Mera, make him write it, fuck Guillaume.”

Mela, too, looked utterly astonished.

After a long pause, she smiled wryly and said, "Amos, I feel like you're trying to stifle a rising star in the French literary world."

"So, are you going to do it or not?"

Meera smiled.

"Beat Guillaume, Liu, keep going!"

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(End of this chapter)