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Chapter 466 'Opportunity'!
In 1999, Monica Bellucci married French actor Vincent Cassel.

The couple had a fairly good relationship after marriage, and in 2004 they had a daughter, Deva Cassel.

A very pretty girl born in the 00s.

Twenty years later, he appeared in the same frame as Bellucci.

Liu Jin had seen it.

But he still thought Bellucci was better looking.

……

However, Bellucci did not go to Lido Island with Liu Jin and the others, but said goodbye to them at the dock.

She also needs to return to Milan.

Milan Fashion Week opens on the 8th!

Mark Müller revealed the answer.

Oh, I almost forgot about that...

Last year, Liu Jin even ran into Ambrosio and Lima in Milan.

However, we've had very little contact over the past year.

Aside from a one-night stand with Ambrosio during New Year's, he hadn't seen these two Brazilian national treasures for a long time.

I wonder if they will come to Milan Fashion Week this year.

Liu Jin felt a tiny bit of anticipation in his heart.

Once again at the Excelsior Hotel, it was the same suite with a garden on the first floor.

Liu Jin stayed here last time, and this time Marco Müller specially reserved this suite for him, which is quite a memorable gesture.

However, last year there was Eva Longoria, Isabelle Adjani, and Naomi Campbell.

But there's only one Genevieve this year!
Liu Jin tossed his luggage to Genevieve and told her to check in.

He then went with Marco Müller to the Palais des Festivals to meet with the jury members.

"Amos, it's been a long time!"

Scarlett Johansson, the future Black Widow, pounced on him like a lark, leaping up and hanging on him.

"I am bored!"

She whispered in Liu Jin's ear, "They are all old men and women."

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He patted Scarlett on the shoulder and then interacted with the others.

"Hey, Amos, I don't like you."

"what?"

"You've never written about us Black people. It seems you don't like Black people?"

An older Black man, dressed in a purple suit and wearing purple-rimmed glasses, greeted Liu Jin with a serious expression.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

"Uh, I did write it!"

"Have it?"

"Haven't you read the short story in The Old Man and the Sea called Florian's Daydream?"

"Forehead……"

"And, I really don't like black people."

"what?"

“You guys have way too much slang. It’s so hard to talk to you guys. Lee, you should go back and suggest you stop using so many new words… I have a pure London accent, but you guys have turned me into a bunch of damn fuck, pure West Coast slang… Fuck, you guys, can’t you just speak properly?”

The black man is Spike Lee, a minor character who often appears in basketball novels.

Spike, who had been looking gloomy, couldn't help but burst into laughter after hearing Liu Jin's words.

"Man, you don't understand, this is called fashion."

"Then why call it English? Wouldn't it be better to call it American English?"

“That’s a great point, I agree. Also, you don’t have a West Coast accent at all, you sound more like a New Yorker.”

Spike said this and hugged Liu Jin.

Afterwards, Liu Jin greeted the others, but not with the same enthusiasm as Scarlett and Spike.

“Hello Amos, I’ve heard Leslie mention you.”

"Really? Ms. Xu Feng, I was just on vacation at my estate with Leslie and Anita a while ago."

I know you...you made a lot of money off me.

Xu Feng spoke Chinese.

But Liu Jin spoke English.

Xu Feng immediately realized that there were outsiders present.

Two Chinese people speaking Mandarin together can make others feel uncomfortable and may even cause misunderstandings.

"I have no business in France."

"But your Tomson Riviera is way too damn expensive!"

Xu Feng was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

……

"Everyone here is a senior, so let me clarify first that I don't know much about movies."

Marco only brought me in as a judge this time to fill in. In other words, don't expect me to give any professional advice, and don't expect me to vote from a professional perspective. I'm the kind of person who prioritizes personal relationships over reason; I'm just a freeloader."

After taking his seat, Liu Jin said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Marco Müller's face immediately darkened.

Yes, you're a scoundrel, but you can't just say that outright.

The others remained calm, nodding with a smile.

John Berman said, "Amos, you don't need to be so polite. We trust you and will make a very professional judgment."

Then, he changed the subject and talked about the films participating in this year's film festival.

A total of twenty-two films were shortlisted for the main competition.

Eleven films in the non-competitive section. Special screening: *The Magic Mirror*, by Manuel de Oliveira, a veteran director who has won numerous awards at the Venice Film Festival.

Horizon Unit: Fifteen Parts

A total of forty-nine films.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this will be a long and extremely arduous judging process. I hope that everyone will uphold professional ethics and make a fair judgment."

But pull it down!

Isn't it still necessary to do public relations?

However, there don't seem to be many Chinese elements this year.

No, it's not that there isn't one; Lao Jia has a book called "The World".

But to be honest, Liu Jin didn't like Lao Jia very much.

It's not that I dislike the person, but rather that I dislike the person's movies.

Honestly, even if Liu Jin isn't tired of the same subject matter for decades, these foreigners must be getting annoyed too...

But we don't have that kind of relationship.

Unable to persuade them, Liu Jin gave up.

After the meeting ended, everyone left.

Today is the 27th, and there are five days left until the opening ceremony.

However, everyone has their own plans, and all they need to do is attend the opening ceremony and give a speech on the 1st.

The speaker was not Liu Jin, but Berman.

Therefore, Liu Jin felt no pressure whatsoever.

"Mr. Liu!"

As Liu Jin stood up to leave the meeting room, Xu Feng called him back.

"Ms. Xu, is there something you need?"

"Haha, no need to be so polite. Since you're familiar with Leslie, why don't you just call me Sister Feng, like Leslie does?"

"I'd rather obey than be overly respectful, Sister Feng."

"I initially planned to just coast along on this judging panel."

As you know, they're all foreigners; as a Chinese person, I can't really influence anything. But unexpectedly, you suddenly filled the gap…

We need to unite.

How do you plan to form an alliance?

"I'm thinking, is there any way to fight for some opportunities for Chinese-language films?"

"Chinese-language films?"

Liu Jin was stunned.

Considering her identity as a Taiwanese, Liu Jin understood what she meant by 'opportunity'.

This year's film festival features two Chinese-language films.

Two films, Jia Zhangke's "The World" and "Coffee Time," were directed by Hou Hsiao-ch'i, a Taiwanese director.

Xu Feng couldn't possibly worry about Section Chief Jia, so the only possibility the 'opportunity' she mentioned was Hou Hsiao-hsien.

Liu Jin didn't know much about Lao Hou.

All I know is that he has a nickname, "the poet of cinema," works on art films, and is determined to win an international award.

As a result, he was involved in almost every one of the three major events each year.

But it seems that it wasn't until 2015 that he finally achieved his wish with the film "The Assassin".

Before Liu Jin's rebirth, it was said that he had Alzheimer's disease and had retired from the film industry.

To be honest, Liu Jin was too lazy to get involved.

But since Xu Feng has spoken, it's not impossible.

mainly……

He disliked the section chief's style and knew there was absolutely no way he would contribute to "The World".

That's for "Coffee Time"...

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "I'll watch this movie first. If it's possible, then we'll try to get it."

Taiwanese people like to secretly stir up trouble.

Liu Jin has never read Lao Hou's works, so he can't guarantee it.

God knows what story "Café Lumière" tells.
Xu Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

After she and Liu Jin separated, she called Lao Hou.

When Lao Hou heard on the phone that Liu Jin was willing to help, he was initially very happy.

But soon, a hint of worry appeared on his face.

"I've heard that he and Xiao Rizi..."

My film is about everyday life.

"Forehead!"

Xu Feng was stunned when she heard this.

Yes, how could I forget about that?

Rumor has it that this great writer and his mundane life...

He was apparently assassinated last month, supposedly by some underworld figures.

In this situation, would he possibly give Coffee Time a 'chance'? He might even take his anger out on her.

Xu Feng was not afraid of Liu Jin.

Once she reached her level, Liu Jin posed no threat to her.

But this is a bit disgusting!

This also gave Xu Feng a slight headache.

……

(End of this chapter)