I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 422 Deja Vu
Back home, Liu Jin completely relaxed.

Looking at the boxes piled high upstairs, I felt a bit of a headache.

These books add up to nearly a thousand volumes.

He didn't feel anything when he bought it, but every time he moved, it caused him great pain.

Hopefully, this move will be much less of a hassle!

He muttered to himself, changed his clothes, and started working.

Alizee also came up to help, which made Liu Jin feel much more relaxed.

It took a full four hours to finally put the books back in their proper places.

But Liu Jin felt aches and pains in his lower back.

I've been lacking in exercise lately, and with me rushing to finish my manuscripts late into the night, I haven't been practicing my rejuvenating exercises as diligently. I've definitely been a bit lax.

Originally, I wanted to rest well and take a hot bath.

result……

The next day, Liu Jin dragged Alizee out of bed, and the two changed into sportswear and took Julie and Adrian out for a run.

Eva didn't go out; instead, she curled up on the third-floor windowsill and took a nap.

It has never been the kind of cat that is diligent.

……

"Six jin, I can't go on, let's rest for a bit."

After running only three kilometers, Alizee started to complain of being tired.

Liu Jin then reprimanded him in a serious tone: "With your stamina, you can't hold a concert."

Look at Shakira, after a concert, she's drenched in sweat but still has the energy to greet everyone else. If you want to be a singer like her, physical training is essential. Come on, run another five kilometers, even Jolie is laughing at you.”

Julie heard someone call its name and turned its head to call out twice.

This spurred Alizee to grit her teeth and continue running with Liu Jin.

After running for an hour and a half, it was finally over.

They mainly drove around the Saint-Étienne neighborhood. On his way home, Liu Jin bought two cups of black coffee and a bunch of newspapers.

How's your studies going lately?

He sipped his black coffee and chatted with Alizee as they walked.

It's been half a month since school started, and Alizee's studies are progressing smoothly.

She said with a grin, "I'm preparing a new song. I wrote a new song, could you listen to it for me if you have time?"

"it is good!"

Liu Jin agreed without hesitation.

Alizée's third album is already in preparation.

This album will mainly consist of English songs, with only two French songs.

In addition, she is preparing an EP with the song "Solo Tú" (Only You) as the main track.

This is a Spanish-language EP, and Masa is looking for new songs that suit Alizée.

However, Martha has very few connections in the Spanish-speaking region, making it extremely difficult for her to find suitable songs.

"Should I ask around for you?"

Are you my agency?

"nonsense!"

"If I have to rely on you for everything, why would I sign with Universal?"

That sounds like a lot of sense.

However, Alizee's next words left Liu Jin speechless, both amused and exasperated.

"If we really can't find it, we'll talk about it later... Six Jin, you should know that you are my biggest trump card at Universal Music."

"Ali, you're getting better and better at talking!"

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

……

Today is Sunday, and the sun is shining brightly.

October in Toulouse offers comfortable weather and is considered the best time of year.

Yes, and March and April too...

Alizee had arranged to have a tutoring session with her school teacher.

In her past life, she sang almost entirely based on her talent.

In this time and space, she finally understood what a professional singer truly is.

She has a lot to learn, and in order to learn how to write lyrics and compose music, she even bought a piano for her bedroom.

Although her skills are average, you can tell she's trying her best.

Liu Jin naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

After Alizee left, only Liu Jin and the three big dogs were left at home.

He simply sat in front of the large French windows, turned on the stereo, drank coffee, and read the newspaper.

The stereo system was no longer the secondhand one he and Deborah had bought together years ago, but it wasn't thrown away; instead, it was placed in the storage room.

The current impressions in our home were purchased by Alizee.

A very expensive Focal audio system, also a French brand, uses traditional Hi-End craftsmanship.

Especially in beryllium tweeter technology, well... we're far ahead.

Even twenty years later, Focal's beryllium tweeter technology is still leading the world.

What Liu Jin likes most is its design.

It had CD and cassette players, and an old-fashioned record player.

When used with a sound system, the effect is outstanding.

The record he was playing at that moment was a vinyl record from the 1990s.

It was a collector's edition given to him by Leslie Cheung.

Speaking of Lao Zhang, Liu Jin recalled the song he dedicated to Lao Zhang.

Nothing's happening!
"Use Somebady" is a Grammy-winning song.

Why wasn't Old Zhang tempted? Or was there another reason?

When Liu Jin met him in Shanghai during the summer vacation, he had completely forgotten about the incident.

He sat in a chair, crossed his legs, and flipped through the newspaper.

Ok?
He was suddenly drawn to a news article.

Eh?
Jennifer Bartoli?
The singer was born in Nice, in the Alpes-de-France region, and is 21 years old.

In 2002, he released the single J'attends l'Amour.

But that's not important. What's important is that there's a photo in the newspaper of her kissing a man under the Eiffel Tower.

The headline reads: Rising pop star passionately kisses her lover!
The subtitle is: Who is he?

A strange sense of familiarity washed over me.

This... this seems to be related to the scandal involving him and Alizee back then, doesn't it?

He thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and called Alizee.

"Ali, do you know Jennifer Bartoli?"

"Who?"

Jennifer Bartoli.

"Uh, I remember now, wasn't it that singer from the talent show school last year?"

My sister Marlene told me about her; she even released a single last year, I think… Why are you suddenly asking about her?

"Take a look at today's Liberation Daily; there's a photo in it."

"Um, wait a minute, I'll go look for it."

A series of giggling sounds came from the phone.

It must have been something Alizee said to the tutor who was giving her lessons.

A moment later, a gasp came from the phone.

"how so!"

"you saw it?"

"Yes, got it."

"Doesn't it remind you of the hug we had in Notre Dame Square when we first met?"

"It does look somewhat similar; that's exactly what I was about to tell you."

"Right, right? The moment I saw this photo, a sense of familiarity washed over me."

"I also have this feeling."

"Why don't you call Marlene and ask if this girl is about to release an album?"

"Okay, then wait for me a moment."

Alizee hung up the phone.

Liu Jin picked up the newspaper again and read it over and over again.

The more I look at it, the more familiar it seems...

He thought for a moment and then dialed Mela's number.

“Mera, I saw the newspaper today, and it felt a bit strange.”

"how?"

"There's a news article in the Libération newspaper about a singer named Jennifer Bartoli, who seems to have been exposed."

"Take a look and see if you can recognize who that man is."

Liu Jin had a vague intuition that this news was related to him.

Mela said, "I'll go read the newspaper first, and then we'll talk."

She then hung up the phone.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, Alizee called back.

"Sister Marlene found out that she's releasing her first album in the middle of next month."

"ali!"

"Ok?"

"Do you think it's possible that this man might show up at her first album launch event?"

"What do you mean?"

"Hmm, this man might even be a writer."

Alizee remained silent on the phone!
After a while, she suddenly started giggling.

"Liu Jin, are you saying someone wants to copy our story?"

"possible."

"I don't think so. Who would be that bored?"

"Perhaps people think that what we did back then was just a publicity stunt."

"Hmm... I can't quite put my finger on it, it just feels weird."

"It's okay, this has nothing to do with you. You should focus on your studies. You've spent so much money, don't waste it."

Hehehe, I know!

But I just find it very interesting.

I never imagined our story would be imitated by someone else... Hahaha, Liu Jin, next time we go back to Paris, let's go to Notre Dame together again. What do you think would happen if we hugged again?

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

"boring!"

He said, and hung up the phone.

I picked up the newspaper and glanced at it a few more times when the phone rang.

It's Meera's call.

I guess she's got some news from her side!

……

(End of this chapter)