I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 431 Summoning! (Happy Dragon Boat Festival, please vote with monthly tickets!)

Jingle Bell!
The phone rang abruptly.

It was an international call from America.

Liu Jin answered the phone, and before he could speak, he heard Xiao Li's voice on the other end.

"Amos, when are you coming to Saint-Louis?"

Why would I go to Saint-Louis?

"The Hangover, bro, you forgot? The Hangover is coming out on the 20th."

I didn't say it was your fault for not coming to the publicity event, after all, you were writing. Now that the book is finished, it's time for you to come and participate in the publicity."

"Forehead……"

"I estimate that Steven will contact you in a couple of days."

Why did he contact me?

Pirates of the Caribbean!

Liu Jin remembered, "Yes, Pirates of the Caribbean should be released soon."

There's also another movie coming out early next year!
These three films are all, in fact, closely related to him.

"I need to ask the school for leave. I'll contact you after I book my flight."

"Then it's settled."

Little Li hung up the phone without hesitation.

Liu Jin then got up and walked to the calendar, looking at the date on it.

It seems there's no escaping it.

He checked the time; it was still early.

So I called Professor Michel, explained my trip to America, and asked for leave.

Professor Michel did not give him an answer immediately, but instead told him to come to his office first thing the next morning.

Liu Jin immediately agreed.

……

The next day, he got up early.

After washing up and feeding the three big kids breakfast, I drove straight to school.

Professor Michelle has arrived at her office.

He gestured for Liu Jin to sit down, then asked, "Amos, will you be very busy next year?"

"next year?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "It's not that I'm too busy, it's just that I'll probably have to go back to China for a few days for 'Life Is Beautiful'."

"Aren't you going to stay with the crew?"

"Probably not, I'm just a producer in name only."

"Okay, what I meant was that it's fine for you to take leave, but don't let it interfere with your studies and creative work."

After all, creation is your foundation!

"Of course, Professor, don't worry, I've already prepared my creative plan for next year."

"That's good!"

Michelle had asked Professor Guille and roughly knew that Liu Jin was a creative fanatic.

He trusts Liu Jin completely!
After all, with the Pulitzer Prize, the Renaudot Prize, and the Katz Prize, even Michel couldn't say much.

As long as he knows what's important, the professor won't impose too many restrictions on him.

He handed the already signed inquiry form to Liu Jin and gave him a stern lecture.

During this time, Liu Jin proposed to create a work about NM crime, but Michelle stopped him.

He believes that the current European climate is unsuitable for creating works on this subject. Unless you're speaking from NM's perspective, it's easy to attract criticism. In other words, accepting NM is politically correct in Europe today.

This applies not only now, but also in the future.

So much so that twenty years later, those people almost became untouchable taboos.

"You can write it if you want, but you should be careful."

"I understand, thank you, Professor."

Liu Jin knew that Michelle was thinking of him.

But deep down, he just wanted to write a work like that.

As the professor said, he needs to consider it carefully.

……

Since the turn of the millennium, there haven't been many novels or films about NM crime.

After all, it's about political correctness!

In Liu Jin's memory, there was only one written work, called "Three Burials," a rough yet unique British story.

The theme is the violence and humiliation suffered by refugees due to systemic failures.

Liu Jin read the beginning of the book, but couldn't get into it, so he put it aside.

And there are more film options to choose from.

One was filmed in 2015, around...

The French film "The Goddesses" was released in 2016.

The story tells of a 15-year-old girl named Dunia in the Romm refugee camp in France who, in order to escape poverty, joins the FD organization, commits numerous atrocities, and ultimately plays with fire, resulting in her death by self-immolation. However, this refugee camp existed during the Sarkozy administration and has not yet been established.

But it doesn't matter; there are too many ways to obscure this background.

Besides this film, there is also "Illegal Intrusion", which was released in 2009.

This film won the César Award for Best Picture and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Golden Globe Awards.

"Paper Moon" is also acceptable.

It was nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards and won Best Film from the Chicago Film Critics Circle.

Of course, besides the three films mentioned above, there are many other films with similar themes.

However, these three works are probably better in comparison.

Is it just based on that one work?

Liu Jin hasn't decided yet...

But there's no rush, we can take our time to consider it.

……

Liu Jin submitted the request to the academic affairs office for filing and then went straight home.

On the way, he called Mela to tell her that he was going to Santoro.

"If possible, could you please take care of Eva and the other two?"

Why not look for Ottilie?

"Isn't she preparing for her wedding?"

“Oh yeah, that’s true… Okay then, Chloe and I will move there for a while, so it will be easier to take care of them.”

After saying that, Mela asked, "When are you leaving? How long will you be gone?"

"Number 10, it shouldn't be too long."

"Yours won't be long... Okay, then I won't be going back to Paris for Christmas this year."

"Mera, thanks."

"Humph!"

Mela hung up the phone immediately.

A short while later, Chloe called.

"Are you going to America? Do you want to take Genevieve with you?"

"Not for now... Besides, the cleanup isn't over yet, let Gina protect you for a while longer."

"That would be great. I only feel safe when Gina is around."

Chloe was unharmed in the attack.

But deep down, a sense of fear arose, and it will take some time to dispel it.

It would be good to have Genevieve with her!
Liu Jin chatted with her while driving.

Before I knew it, I was home.

After returning home, he sent an email to Leonardo DiCaprio, informing him of his itinerary.

Then I emailed Emmanuelle and Sophie Marceau to inquire about their schedules.

He needed a place to stay when he went to America.

After sending the email, I contacted a customer service manager at Citibank and asked him to help me book a flight to San Lodos.

After arranging everything, Liu Jin contacted his brother again.

Mei Gu was in a good mood in Glushang.

She lived in Leslie Cheung's house, and when she had nothing to do, she would wander around or go to Lau Chun's manor, appearing very relaxed.

She was not afraid of death; on the contrary, she was happy every day.

My brother said that Maggie will be coming over in a few days, and Anita Mui will be even happier then.

"Has she finished filming?"

"Filming has already wrapped up. She recently went to Greece and is having a great time."

"She's so carefree."

"Yeah, I'm a little envious of her... By the way, Amos, when will filming for 'Life Is Beautiful' start?"

“I asked Sofia, and she said filming would start no later than April.”

"That's good. I'll stay here and spend more time with Amei."

"no problem!"

Liu Jin then told his brother that he was going to America.

Finally, he suddenly asked, "By the way, didn't you like the song I gave you before?"

"how come!"

The older brother laughed and said, "I was just thinking about who to collaborate with."

Don't think about it for too long!

"I know I know!"

Liu Jin felt somewhat helpless in the face of his brother's response.

……

(End of this chapter)