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Chapter 514 I knew it would turn out like this (Please subscribe and vote!!)
The 58th Cannes Film Festival has come to a complete close.

But the Cannes celebrations continue.

But that joy is no longer relevant to filmmakers.

Whether they succeed or fail, they will go their separate ways to find new opportunities and projects and continue to work hard for next year's film festival.

Wang Xiaoshuai and the Qinghong crew bid farewell to Liu Jin.

As Liu Jin was leaving, he sensed that Gao Yuanyuan seemed unhappy, and there was a hint of resentment in her eyes as she looked at him.

I don't understand!
Liu Jin didn't take it to heart.

He knew very well that he and the Chinese film industry were ultimately not in the same circle.

He can linger on the fringes, but he will never venture into the heart of the matter.

There are just too many reasons for this...

The power to speak in this circle is in the hands of only a few people; he cannot integrate, nor does he want to.

……

Sofia and Glazer left.

Go pursue her new project, "Marie Antoinette".

Juliette Binoche also took her leave, and as she left, she smiled and said to Liu Jin, "I will remember that you said you owed me a Cannes Best Actress award."

Did I say that?

Maybe!
However, I can't remember anymore.

Leslie Cheung also left. He was going back to China to visit Anita Mui in Shanghai, and then travel to Gruen with her.

"Old Liu, I've decided to take a break from acting for now."

"what?"

"For the next period of time, I don't want to make any more movies or continue any work. I hope you can spend more time with Anita. I will be in Gryzan. If you need anything, just come to Gryzan to find me."

I always felt that there was something strange about him and Anita Mui.

he……

By the way, I heard that he and Mr. Tang have broken up completely!

Things in the entertainment industry are very complicated, and indeed, there are some things that are hard to understand.

The day after Leslie Cheung left, Ren Dong also left Cannes with Mei Ting, Guo Jingfei, Da Tou, and others.

Before leaving, he asked Liu Jin about the next steps.

"Go to school, read books, and write books."

Ren Dong is a smart man; he can tell that Liu Jin's next project will most likely not involve cooperation with domestic partners again.

He knew what project it was.

Night at the Museum.

I know this because I learned from Guo Jingfei that Liu Jin told him to understand the novel, and that he had been talking about it for two years.

In other words, Liu Jin will most likely push for the film or television adaptation of this work two years from now.

Guo Jingfei is the male lead chosen by Liu Jin!

Envy, jealousy, hatred...

There was nothing he could do; Liu Jin had already made it very clear to him.

He will not cooperate with domestic entities unless absolutely necessary.

As for the reason... he can probably understand it.

But to be honest, I don't really understand!

……

Everyone has left.

The villa suddenly became deserted.

But it didn't stay quiet for long. Mela, Chloe, Ottilie, and Old Chung moved in with great enthusiasm.

Their vacation then began.

Unfortunately, Liu Jin did not join them in the party.

He had to rush back to Barcelona to complete his exchange student exams, and then return to Toulouse with his transcript to prepare for his thesis defense.

Seems like you're very busy!

But there's nothing we can do about it; it was his own choice...

When Liu Jin was leaving Cannes, he received a call from his mother.

The Palme d'Or win for "Life Is Beautiful" caused quite a stir in China.

After all, the last Palme d'Or was a double yolk, which is equivalent to an incomplete Palme d'Or.

And this time...

What should have been a joyful occasion was ruined by a swarm of flies.

Just three days after Liu Jin won the Palme d'Or, some domestic media outlets jumped out and argued that the Palme d'Or won by "Life Is Beautiful" was actually not very valuable.

They put forward the following viewpoints:
1. The investors are not mainly domestic. Magic Shadow was able to obtain a share mainly to facilitate filming in China.

So, the Shadow Demon only got a small share and profited from the situation.

2. The director, producer, and female lead are all foreigners, while only one male lead is Chinese, and he is from Hong Kong.

Therefore, the content of chlorophyll is not high.

Although he won the Best Actor award at Cannes, it was essentially a Hollywood production.

3. Although Liu Jin is a Chinese citizen, he has been living abroad since 2000.

Whether he/she is of Chinese descent is still unknown.

Although he presented a Chinese passport, it's uncertain whether he actually obtained French citizenship.

Furthermore, aside from being a member of the Zhongzhou Writers Association, Liu Jin has not joined any other domestic associations or organizations. His true stance remains a question.

……

Let's make a list of these for now.

There are many articles like this.

The interpretations are also varied.

But the core message is just one thing: Yes, Life Is Beautiful won the Palme d'Or.

However, Life Is Beautiful cannot be considered a truly Chinese work, and its quality is far inferior to that of Director Chen's "Farewell My Concubine".

Don't be fooled by the fact that "Farewell My Concubine" has two yolks.

Its significance and importance far exceed the weight of "Life Is Beautiful".

In short, Director Chen is awesome!
Life is beautiful, what a load of rubbish...

My mom said on the phone, "Xiao Jin, don't take those people's nonsense to heart. In my heart, my son is the best."

"Haha, I know."

Mom, if you hadn't given me this phone number, I wouldn't have known any of this.

The Chairman has a poem that perfectly satirizes these people: "On this tiny globe, a few flies bump against the wall. Buzzing, a few mournful cries, a few sobs..."

I'm fine, you don't need to worry.

Also, tell Qianqian to come back and take the exam!

"uncle!"

On the phone came Qianqian's shrill screams.

Liu Jin burst into laughter.

……

Liu Jin doesn't want to get involved in domestic affairs, let alone respond to them.

After returning to Barcelona, ​​he first visited Carmen Barces.

Balthus told Liu Jin, "The proofreading of 'The Shadow of the Wind' is finished and it will soon be sent to the printing press."

I handed the book over to Planeta Group for publication and distribution... and brought it under the Espasa brand.

Planeta is Spain's largest publishing group, with a well-established distribution network not only in Spain but also wielding significant influence throughout Latin America. Planeta's president, José, is a big fan of the book, and the initial print run has been increased to three million copies.

Available in Spain and throughout Latin America on July 16th...

He hoped that *The Shadow of the Wind* could defeat Rowling's *Harry Potter* in the Spanish-speaking world.

José, whose full name is José Manuel Larra Bosch, is the only son of Hernandez, the founder of Planet Group.

Mr. Hernandez passed away in 03.

After his death, José took over Planet Group.

Liu Jin expressed no objection to this.

He had dinner with Barces, and during dinner, he told Barces about his upcoming return to Toulouse.

"Thank you very much for your hospitality during this time."

I will finish the rest of the work as soon as I get back.

house……"

Barces waved his hand, interrupting Liu Jin.

"Good works require time and meticulous craftsmanship."

To be honest, Amos, I have always admired your creative speed and energy.

But I have a piece of advice: you're only thirty this year, take it slow, don't overdraw your creative talent. Life is a long journey, and when necessary, you can stop and rest. Look at the scenery around you, enjoy the good life... Don't push yourself too hard, although sometimes I don't understand why you're in such a hurry.

"Child, slow down, take your time, write slowly!"

Liu Jin did not refute, but listened attentively to Balses finish speaking.

"Carmen, I will."

"Keep the other house and the car; consider them gifts from me."

"How is this possible?"

"Why not? I am so grateful that you have allowed this old man to rediscover the joy of reading."

Besides, I don't usually live there, so it's a waste to leave it empty.

"If you continue writing 'The Shadow of the Wind,' you'll inevitably have to come to Barcelona for inspiration, so just consider it your home."

As she spoke, she handed Liu Jin a file folder.

Liu Jin opened it and took a look. It was the house deed, land deed, and the gift document for the Red Bird.

He hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse.

After simply expressing her gratitude to Barthes, a happy smile appeared on the old lady's face.

As people get older, they often dislike being rejected.

Liu Jin readily accepted her gift, and Carmen was overjoyed.

She has a net worth of two to three billion, and can easily come up with hundreds of millions of US dollars in cash flow.

She has nothing to worry about in this life.

They have no worries about food, clothing, shelter, or money...

Her only wish is to help more people accept Spanish and to let Spanish literature take root and flourish around the world during her lifetime.

Once, Márquez gave her hope.

Now, she hopes that her wish can continue to move forward, ever forward...

(End of this chapter)