I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 499 Eva's Troubles

It was late at night when we arrived in Barcelona.

Then, taking a taxi from the airport to the town of Sigs, it was already past midnight.

The town was very quiet.

The small building was also very quiet.

When Liu went to Paris before, he took Eva the Tanuki with him.

As a result, before heading to America from Paris, Alizée took the cat back to Toulouse.

I bet he's sleeping on the windowsill right now.

The empty little building felt rather desolate...

I'm thirty!
She seems to have become more sentimental.

Liu Jin put his luggage away, tidied up the room, and then sat on the steps by the door, staring blankly for a long time.

The sea breeze blows.

It's freezing cold.

He shuddered before returning to the house.

Eva is probably no longer in Italy; she seems to have gone to Prague to film some scenes.

Looking at the time, should I go to sleep?
Just then, my phone rang.

Liu Jin picked up his phone and glanced at it; it was Eva calling.

"Eva, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I don't know, I just suddenly felt like I missed you, so I called you."

You're already in Barcelona?

"Just arrived!"

Liu Jin felt a warmth in his heart.

He walked upstairs with the phone in his hand, chatting with Eva as he went.

Sitting on the soft chair in the living room, I casually pulled a blanket over my legs.

He told Eva what he had said to Joannup.

"Eva, I'm planning to acquire Ubisoft Montreal in your name, is that alright?"

"Hehe, if you're not afraid, why should I be... Fifty million euros! Wow, aren't you worried I'll run off with the money?"

"Do you know?"

"That's not necessarily true, hehe, after all, it's fifty million euros."

"Then go ahead and run, I'm not worried at all."

Eva fell silent.

After a long silence, she whispered, "I'm not running away. If I run, I'll lose to that guy."

Liu Jin did not respond to that.

He thought for a moment and said, "Ubisoft is a French company, while Ubisoft Montreal is a Canadian company."

If I were to initiate the acquisition in my name, there would definitely be many difficulties. Therefore, only you can take the lead in establishing this foundation.

This studio has great potential.

After the acquisition, you don't need to interfere in management; just let them develop on their own.

"Why did you acquire this studio out of the blue? Aren't you usually averse to business matters?"

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Because this studio is related to the sales of one of my novels."

"Okay, I don't understand anyway."

Besides, I know you wouldn't hurt me.

Eva chuckled on the phone.

Then she started talking about the film crew.

“There’s a guy from New Zealand who keeps bothering me.”

I've been following her from America to Venice, and then from Venice to Prague. It's driving me crazy!

"Which New Zealand guy?"

"Martin Socks".

Even over the phone, Liu Jin could hear Eva's disgust.

"An older man, someone I met on the set of Spyder II... He confessed his feelings to me back then, but I rejected him. I never expected..."

"What an annoying old man!"

Marton Socks?

Liu Jin remembered that this was Eva's husband in the original timeline.

Eva and he had a four-year marriage, but they divorced afterward. Eva has never remarried and lives alone in the UK.

They fell in love because of the TV series "Kingdom of Heaven".

In this timeline, Eva did not appear in Kingdom of Heaven, and Liu Jin assumed they would never have any further contact.

did not expect……

This guy actually participated in the filming of "Mission: Impossible 2"?

Liu Jin really had no recollection of it.

"Do you want me to help you deal with him?"

"Forget it, I'll just ignore him. Anyway, my scenes are almost finished. After that, I'll come to Barcelona to find you."

By then, he won't be able to find me, and things will just get better over time.

That's not necessarily true; it's your destined marriage!

Liu Jin verbally agreed to Eva's request, but in his heart he still decided to teach this guy a lesson.

Foreigners are very good at being persistent and tenacious!

Liu Jin didn't want to turn into a minotaur at any moment.

"By the way, director Isabelle Adjani contacted me before and asked me to ask you when to move forward with 'Before Midnight,' saying that Mr. Tom Rothman has been urging us on it. I said that this matter depends on your opinion."

"She wants to direct?"

"No, director Patrick Xiahou recommended a script to her, and she seems quite interested in it."

"Then why did she ask that?"

"Hehe, she means that if you're interested, you could try directing it yourself." "Forget it, I have neither the interest nor the ability..."

Isabelle Adjani is acting recklessly. She has so much experience to transition into acting, but I don't have that much experience to support me… If you're interested in filming, I can go with you. If you're not interested, then we'll wait for a more suitable opportunity.”

"I don't really care. Leon gave me a notebook before, and I'm still hesitating about it."

"What book?"

Blood Diamond!

Liu Jin was stunned.

Blood Diamond is also a very important work in Leonardo DiCaprio's acting career.

But in that movie, there seems to be only one female lead, the American journalist.

Anyway, I really like having a female protagonist in America's movies who is overflowing with a saintly heart and causes trouble everywhere.

What impressed Liu Jin the most was Monica Bellucci's collaboration with Bruce Willis in "Tears of the Sun" two years ago...

Who played the female reporter in Blood Diamond?

I can't remember exactly, but she was a pretty American actress.

Jennifer Connelly!

I remembered……

When Liu Jin was filming "Beautiful Life", he had thought about her.

She was just too tall, so she was eventually abandoned.

Now, Leonardo DiCaprio is teaming up with Eva Longoria?

Come to think of it, that role doesn't require particularly impressive acting skills, so it doesn't seem like it's a bad idea for Eva Green to take it on.

That guy Leonardo DiCaprio is someone you can get along with!
Do you want to accept it?

"Of course I want to, that's Leonardo DiCaprio... but I heard him say that the movie will be filmed in Africa, and it might take a long time."

I'm a little worried again.

"worry about what?"

"Of course I'm worried about you, you womanizer. What if I'm gone for too long and you start flirting with other women again?"

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Don't worry, I'm very honest."

"I don't believe you... I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep."

"I'll have Joey handle the investment fund matters."

"it is good!"

Eva hung up the phone.

Liu Jin smiled and shook his head.

But then he immediately remembered Marden's matter.

After hesitating for a moment, I dialed Matt Damon's number directly.

Matt is currently with the Brothers Grimm crew, and in April, he will join Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of "The Departed".

After all, he's a big star in Hollywood, so he's very busy.

When Liu Jin called, Matt was filming a night scene.

In comparison, Leonardo DiCaprio is much happier.

He's still having a great time on a yacht in Greece.

"Marden Socks?"

Matt Damon thought for a moment and immediately remembered it.

"We had some collaborations before in Mission: Impossible 2."

"Um... I remember now, that guy confessed his feelings to Eva, but she rejected him. Don't worry."

"How could I not be worried? He's off to Eva's film set now."

"Damn it!"

Matt Damon couldn't help but curse.

Then he said to Liu Jin, "Amos, don't be impulsive, I'll find a way to get him to leave."

You know, New Zealanders can be a bit stubborn. But he's not a bad person... he won't do anything to Eva, don't worry.

"I don't really care about that, it's just a little awkward."

Since he's your friend, I won't say anything. Eva also advised me not to do anything rash, but after thinking about it, I decided I should still tell you.

"Thanks, Amos, I'll handle this."

It sounds like this Marden has a good relationship with Matt Damon.

After Liu Jin gave a reminder, the matter was considered closed.

If Marden doesn't know what's good for him, Liu Jin will come up with some other tricks.

For example, Lao Zhong!

……

And so, Liu Jin returned to a normal life.

First, I went back to school to report back from leave.

Dean Arnaud was also very welcoming of Liu Jin's return.

He specifically reminded Liu Jin that he had missed a lot of classes and he must catch up, otherwise it would be difficult to make an exception during the assessment.

Liu Jin readily agreed.

During the day, I attend classes.

I went home in the evening and wrote.

Before we knew it, a month had passed.

Liu Jin also completed the English version of "Assassination of the Emperor" and then sent the manuscript to Mela.

Mela has finished negotiating with HarperCollins and successfully signed contracts for "The Hunger Games" and "Killing the Emperor".

Meanwhile, Liu Jin also began creating "The Shadow of the Wind"!

……

(End of this chapter)