I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 445 Nemo
What do you mean it's settled in a single word?
I just said I'd think about it...

But looking at that face that resembled Colonel Sanders', I felt a little reluctant to refuse.

I'm a soft-hearted god!

Liu Jin sighed helplessly, tapped the beer bottle, and did not refute.

Spielberg's face showed a hint of smugness.

"The Eye of the Ferocious Beast, is it beautiful?"

Quentin asked curiously.

"You didn't see it?"

"I don't have time..."

"Then you absolutely must see this, a very, very, very eerie work."

Thank you very much!

Liu Jin rolled his eyes at Spielberg.

But Quentin perked up, saying, "Then I'll definitely buy a copy to read when I get back."

What do you say to him about being excellent?

Quentin might not actually go see it.

But if you're talking about something eerie or strange...

He is 100% willing to read.

He is such an eccentric person, and like his works, he is extremely eccentric!

For some reason, Liu Jin suddenly remembered a movie, a crazy, bizarre, and absurd movie.

And this film was made by Quentin Tarantino.

V for Vendetta has ended, and the next comic series hasn't been decided yet.

Liu Jin wasn't particularly interested in Death Note or Kung Fu Panda, and he had plenty of time.

Liu Jin is too lazy to draw comics that are too long.

tired!
He is going to enjoy his rebirth.

Writing every day is already quite an achievement; if I were to draw comics every day as well, I would be doing a disservice to the God of Rebirth.

He'll draw some cult and funny comics, but they're too long... even a dog wouldn't draw them!
"Amos, what are you spacing out for?"

"I've thought of a story."

"Forehead?"

Whether it's Spielberg, Sofia, Leslie Cheung, or Brian, these people who have spent most of their lives in the West have all heard the story of Gu Liujin. Whenever he's lost in thought, a story is likely to unfold before him.

"what story?"

"One, an inspiration I drew from him."

I've already thought of a name: Inglourious Basterds!

Everyone was taken aback and turned to look at Quentin.

Quentin, his face flushed, retorted angrily, "I suspect you're insulting me?"

"Yes, yes, that's it... I really have an idea... When I have some free time this year, I'll draw it into a comic for you guys to see."

"Then we'll wait!"

"Damn it, you didn't actually come up with a story, did you?"

"Nonsense, of course it's true."

Liu Jin looked at Quentin and chuckled, making Quentin's scalp tingle.

Shameless bastard!
Just from the name, you can tell it's not a serious story, but why do I feel like I 'really like it'? It's infuriating!
Amos, are you free in August?

"what?"

"My new drama has started filming, come visit me!"

"I'd rather not go..."

"There's a beautiful woman here!"

"Who?"

“Jessica, Jessica Alba.”

Liu Jin's eyes lit up immediately.

However, he immediately noticed that several people around him were looking at him, so he quickly coughed and asked, "Who is Jessica?"

I've never heard of that...

Besides, I'm not the kind of person who does things recklessly.

Leslie Cheung thought to himself, "But when you get chaotic, you're no human."

"Get out of here!"

Everyone present knew about Liu Jin's romantic escapades.

But what do those things mean in Hollywood?
To be honest, nobody cares.

As long as Liu Jin can still create, what's wrong with him being a bit of a womanizer? How can you describe a writer's affairs as just being a womanizer?

That's called being romantic!

What's the name of your new movie?

"City of Sin!"

"Adapted from which comic?"

"That's right, it's adapted from Frank Miller's comic book of the same name... I think it's a bit similar to your Wind-Up Bird, so I asked you to take a look. Anyway, you should be on vacation in July or August."

City of Sin?

Liu Jin was certainly no stranger to him.

This is very HBO-esque; Jessica Alba in it is definitely tempting!

"Let me see. If I have time, I'll come visit you on set."

Where was your drama filmed?

Austin, Texas.

"Austin? How far is Austin from El Paso?"

"It doesn't seem too far, why are you asking?"

"Just asking, nothing!"

Judging by the timeline, Selena and Texas Mark should have kids by now, so it's a good time to go visit them and see old friends.

...The following day, Liu Jin and Spielberg stayed on set for a day.

Old Si is going back!

And Quentin Tarantino.

Everyone is very busy...

Spielberg reminded Sofia of some things to pay attention to during filming, and Quentin also pointed out some problems with the script.

Sofia readily accepted them all.

Afterwards, Liu Jin called Lei Datou and took him to the airport to see Lao Si and Quentin off.

With Brian Grazer overseeing things and staff from the Shadow of Demons handling communications, there weren't any major problems.

As for the script, Liu Jin was also very confident.

Old Si and Quentin helped Sophia adjust herself a bit; as long as she didn't do anything reckless, there wouldn't be any problems.

Sofia demonstrates a high level of professionalism in this regard.

There will be no random additions of personal agendas, so Liu Jin has nothing to worry about.

He drove Lei Datou to the house on Hunan Road, then got out of the car and let Lei Datou drive his Paladin back to the film set.

"Contact me if anything happens. Also, have my brother keep an eye on Sophia and make sure she doesn't do anything reckless."

"I see!"

Lei Datou readily agreed, then asked, "Brother, what are you going to do?"

"I?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I want to write a book!"

……

Yes, write a book!
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and I haven't written a single word of the new book.

Liu Jin thought about it and realized he couldn't continue being so lazy!

Otherwise, this year's tasks will not be completed, and it may even have to be postponed to next year.

Year after year, the tasks get heavier and heavier... The key is that some works, once the deadline is missed, can no longer be written!
That's all his money.

Therefore, he decided to settle down in this small courtyard on Hunan Road and focus on writing, aiming to finish Nemo's story before the filming wrapped up.

Yes, it's Finding Nemo.

He has already signed a publishing contract with Scholar Publishing House.

And so, Lei Datou returned to the film crew!
Liu Jin then began to seclude himself to write.

Nemo is a clownfish that lives in the Zhongsha Atoll.

It has a father named Marin.

In an accident, Marin's wife, Sansan, and most of their children were eaten by sharks. As a result, Marin became cautious and timid, turning into a notorious coward.

Nemo often argued with Marin about this, and even looked down on Marin.

One day, while Nemo was playing near the cruise ship, he was captured by divers.

When Marin learned of the news, it was like a bolt from the blue.

Although it was timid and fearful, Marin had no choice but to risk everything to save its beloved child.

He followed the ocean currents of the South China Sea, embarking on a long journey to find Nemo...

Overall, Finding Nemo still uses a story based on universal values ​​that are applicable all over the world.

Fatherly love!

Father as a mountain!

This is a topic that can be understood worldwide.

So, Americans really know how to do it.

He fits their ideology into a universally accepted value framework and then brainwashes them.

They have been very successful in this regard.

However, this story has now become a story of China...

The story is not complicated; once you remove the American ideology, it's still a good story.

Liu Jin wrote it in a relaxed and happy manner.

After finishing his writing each day, he would take a walk along Hunan Road.

Try some of the local food.

Or drive that Mengshi 1st generation to Chedun Base, and pick up Lao Zhang, Xiao Guo, and Xiao Lei for a couple of drinks.

He didn't interfere too much with the film crew.

However, through his connections with Leslie Cheung and Juliet, he closely controlled every move of the film crew.

Brian returned to America two weeks after filming began.

They're all on track, so he doesn't need to keep an eye on them all the time.

Every day, Sophia would send the shooting schedule to Liu Jin and Brian, and barring any problems, they wouldn't interfere with Sophia's work. The two sides had a great understanding and enjoyed the process, and progress was rapid.

Old Zhang, that is, Leslie Cheung, actually acted in comedies as well.

His acting style is completely different from that of the Italian director Bebeto, but in Liu Jin's view, his performance is more restrained. That restraint, unlike the Western comedy performance style, makes the story seem cheerful, yet there's a sadness that runs throughout the entire play. A sadness hidden behind the comedy…

"Amos, Leslie is so charming, I'm starting to really like him!"

Juliette Binoche called Liu Jin, and on the phone, she sounded like a young girl in love, praising Leslie Cheung endlessly.

"I know Leslie, his portrayal of Cheng Dieyi is an unsurpassable achievement."

Now, I think his acting... my God, I swear to God, he's truly an incredibly charismatic and excellent actor.

Unfortunately, he...

Liu Jin felt a mix of emotions, but also a great sense of pride.

He always felt that Leslie Cheung was an international film star whose potential was wasted by those bastards in Hong Kong.

However, it's not too late!

He is still alive!

Moreover, after a year of studying comedy, his performance skills have reached a new level.

Liu Jin believes that Leslie Cheung today will shine even brighter than the brother who took that leap in the original timeline.

……

(End of this chapter)