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Chapter 522 A Wonderful Midsummer Night (Fifth update today)

The place where Liu Jin and Zhang Guorong met was a restaurant located in the central square of Gruçon.

It's a bit hot.

But not everyone is used to being in an air-conditioned room.

Thus, the square became a recreational area in the center of Gruçon.

In winter, this place is practically deserted and very quiet.

But it's very lively in the summer.

Almost every restaurant, bar, or coffee shop was packed with people sitting in front of it.

The night breeze blowing from Lion Bay wasn't so strong.

After skimming over the salt lake, it becomes exceptionally gentle.

The breeze blowing into the city and onto the square brought a unique coolness to the air.

After having dinner, Liu Jin and the others did not rush to leave.

Instead, they sat there, whispering to each other, each talking their own thing.

"How's your book coming along?"

"Which one?"

"The Cage of the Nightingale, didn't you say you were going to adapt it into a novel?"

"It's finished!"

The dining table suddenly fell silent.

Liu Jin was taken aback, but then he understood the reason.

He smiled and said, "A short story, even when finished, is only a little over 40,000 words."

However, when it comes time to adapt the script, it will definitely be expanded... We'll discuss the details then."

"What script?"

Tianxian abruptly turned her head and looked at Liu Jin.

Liu Jin glanced at her, ignored her, pointed at her, and asked in a low voice, "How about she plays Pierre?"

"Pierre is a boy."

"It can also be a girl."

"Well..."

Leslie Cheung stroked his chin, looking the celestial being up and down.

"It's not impossible, after all, Clement is a woman, and Pierre is a girl, so it doesn't seem like it's impossible."

"Right, right, I just felt..."

Look at how determined this girl is to run away from home! She seems like a well-behaved girl, but she's actually a rebellious teenager with a strong personality.

Is she suitable?

"How will we know if we don't try... Besides, let Maggie take her with her."

"So, who should we contact for the director?"

"Hmm, this is a problem."

Liu Jin scratched his head, and a name suddenly flashed through his mind.

How is Xue Xiaolu?

"Who?"

"Forgot, you're a Hong Kong guy, you don't understand the mainland film industry."

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by 'Hong Konger'... You're really hurting the feelings of the people of Hong Kong Island."

"Xue Xiaolu? Our school's Associate Professor Xue Xiaolu?"

Tianxian finally managed to get a word in edgewise and quickly said, "But she's a literature professor and a master's thesis advisor."

Leslie Cheung looked puzzled and glanced at Liu Jin.

Liu Jin nodded and said to Tianxian, "What, aren't literature department teachers teachers?"
She's a household name in this industry. You know "Don't Talk to Strangers"? She's the screenwriter.

Moreover, the Imperial Advisor started out as just a photographer.

"No, no, don't wrong me!"

The little girl was so forced that her eyes turned red.

Maggie laughed and playfully punched Liu Jin. "Is it fun to bully little girls?"

Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

Mei-gu hugged Tian-xian and said, "Don't pay any attention to him. He's been corrupted by those foreign devils. He's not serious at all."

Her gaze was very gentle.

Anita Mui was born in 1963 and is 43 years old this year.

If, I mean if, haha.

If she hadn't entered the entertainment industry, her child would probably be about the same age as a fairy.

Looking at the charming and innocent fairy, Anita Mui couldn't help but feel a tenderness and affection for her.

"Is she capable?"

Leslie Cheung couldn't help but say, "Although he's an excellent screenwriter, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll succeed."

If all else fails, how about we find a more experienced director? Xu Anhua, Zhang Wanting… No, there are many excellent female directors in mainland China too. Li Shaohong, Hu Mei… By the way, how much are you planning to invest in this film?

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "If it's an all-Chinese team, I estimate it would only be one or two thousand."

"EUR?"

"What are you thinking about, RMB!"

"Oh!" Leslie Cheung thought for a moment and said, "Then we can give it a try."

Qianqian stood to the side, holding up a handheld camera to take pictures.

Liu Jin suddenly said, "Qianqian, when we get back, let me see what you filmed. Some things aren't suitable, understand?"

"understand!"

Qianqian nodded repeatedly.

At that moment, cheers erupted from the square.

Then a sound system was pushed out of a bar and placed in the center of the square.

"Lüte, what are you doing?"

Leslie Cheung shouted.

He knew the bar owner.

Lüte laughed heartily and said, "It's a bit hot today, but it'll be cool at night."

With so many people here, let's all have some fun.

"I've put the speakers here. If anyone wants to sing, they can come up... It's free, I just want to liven things up." Cheers and whistles immediately erupted in the square.

Liu Jin shook his head.

These foreign devils, I guess they're too bored at night, so they want to find some fun.

This is so Gryssan...

The city is small, with few people, and there's really not much to do.

Several young men immediately ran up and started hogging the karaoke.

There was this little brat who started singing "Moi...Lolita" and tried to wiggle like Alizee, but he did it terribly.

This drew a series of boos.

The little brat was so ashamed that he covered his face and left.

……

One person after another took to the stage to perform.

We don't care about fame or your net worth here.

If you sing well, you'll get applause; if you sing badly, you'll be booed off the stage.

The main theme is down-to-earth and fun!
"Amos?"

"I already said, call me Uncle. Uncle Amos is a good title."

"Pah, no way!"

Tianxian's face turned red with anger, and she turned her head away, ignoring Liu Jin.

However, not long after, she turned back and asked with an innocent, kitten-like gaze, "Uncle Amos, are you filming a new movie?"

"What did you say?"

"I said, you're going to film a new movie?"

"No, the previous sentence!"

"A-Mo-Dead Uncle!"

The celestial being was furious.

He spoke slowly and deliberately, linking "dead uncle" together, making sure the word "dead" was unclear.

Stop teasing me!

They're teasing her! Her fans are about to charge!

Liu Jin smiled and said, "Yes, that's the idea."

"Hehe, Uncle Amo..."

"Hey, once is enough. I'm not going to hold it against you. Why are you still yelling?"

"whee……"

The fairy's radiant smile made Liu Jin unable to get angry.

Do I even have a chance?

"I do not know."

"why?"

"The script isn't finished yet; it's just an idea."

"Amos, if the script comes out, give Sisi a chance. If it really doesn't work out, then forget it... Besides, let Maggie mentor her."

Maggie, are you okay?

Why am I involved?
Zhang Manyu paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

"Sure, as long as Sisi is willing to learn from me."

"Aunt Maggie, I do!"

Liu Jin was a little unhappy. "Why do you feel uncomfortable calling me 'uncle'? But you call Maggie 'aunt' so smoothly?"

"A little bit!"

Tianxian made a face at Liu Jin.

Just then, someone in the square suddenly shouted, "Renatre, give us one!"

A moment of silence.

But it only lasted a few seconds.

As if remembering something, people shouted in the direction where Liu Jin and his group were.

"Renatre, give me one!"

"Renatre, give me one..."

"..."

Liu Jin and the others were all taken aback.

They quickly stood up, put their hands together, and expressed their gratitude to everyone.

After appearing at the New Year's Eve gala, the Rebirth Band has not performed again.

Alizee, on the other hand, appears quite often.

Furthermore, during the program, some people asked about the Rebirth Band.

Alizee replied, "Anita isn't feeling well, and Amos has to go to class, so we don't see each other very often."

The Rebirth Band was not founded to make money, but because everyone loves music and wanted to come together.

Many people may not know that Leslie and Anita are both very famous singers in China… We'll only reunite the band when we all have more free time. Of course, it depends on Amos's opinion; if he's willing, it's easy to get everyone together.”

"So, Amos is the core of this band?"

"Pretty much. Without him, there probably wouldn't be a Rebirth band."

When speaking to outsiders, Alizee is very careful to elevate Liu Jin's status.

Liu Jin and his colleagues never expected that, after several months, anyone would still remember them.

"Anita, how are you?"

Leslie Cheung asked with a smile.

Anita Mui's gaze was somewhat unfocused.

She was silent for a moment, then stood up and said, "I would like to sing a solo."

"Can it be done?"

"Please, I'm just sick, not dead... I don't know why, but right now I really want to sing a song."

Leslie Cheung and Maggie still wanted to persuade him.

Liu Jin suddenly said, "Aunt Mei, sing if you want to. It's been a long time since we've heard you sing..."

(End of this chapter)