I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 531 The Battle of Great Britain
August 5th, London W1B1JL.

49-51 Portland Square, China Consulate General in the UK (DSG).

Ambassador Cha walked into the office as usual, sat down at his desk, and picked up the newspaper.

This was part of his daily work: to learn about the political, diplomatic, and economic developments in Britain through these newspapers.

However, today's Times headline is somewhat sensational.

This is a repost of an article by a reporter from The Sun: This is a war.

The article discusses "Night at the Museum," the current state of the British Museum, and the opinions of some visitors.

In particular, some tourists have suggested that the British Museum return its Chinese collection...

"Ok?"

Ambassador Cha sat up straight and read the article with great interest.

"Little Song!"

"Boss, is there something you need?"

Have you read the book "Night at the Museum"?

Secretary Song paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I haven't seen it."

"Go find a copy... Because of this book, there are calls in Britain to return Chinese cultural relics. How can we, who are in Britain, know nothing about this book? This is our dereliction of duty! Go find a copy immediately."

Secretary Song quickly agreed and hurriedly left.

Ambassador Cha continued reading the newspaper and found that many newspapers mentioned this book.

They also mentioned the name Amos.

Amos?
Isn't that a Chinese writer?

He seems to have been in France the whole time, so why are even the British talking about him?
Ambassador Cha took office at DS in 2003 and has a fairly good understanding of the situation in Europe.

He certainly knew Liu Jin; Liu Jin won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature the same year he became the British ambassador.

At the time, he even congratulated Ambassador Zhao on his appointment as the French ambassador.

It seems there's more than just this one book.

Shadow of the Wind?
It's causing quite a stir in Spain!
Ambassador Cha frowned and finished reading the newspaper.

He keenly sensed that Amos, the writer, seemed to be wielding considerable influence in Europe.

What Axis powers, what Allied powers...

S3?
In particular, the book sales battle between Liu Jin and J.K. Rowling is in full swing.

Ambassador Cha hadn't paid attention to this before, but now he finally understands it; it's quite extraordinary.

For decades, China's cultural exports have seemingly amounted to nothing more than the reputation of "kung fu." Yet, it has never evoked any empathy from Westerners towards the Chinese people. Now, Liu Jin's book has surprisingly inspired the British to consider returning cultural relics.

This is a kind of cultural empathy!
This is the empathy that China has been seeking for decades.

Just then, Secretary Song ran in from outside, holding a copy of "Night at the Museum".

He got this from security.

He originally intended to go out to buy it, but as he was leaving, he happened to see this book on the table by the security guard.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that the book was one that the security guard had read.

Without saying a word, he bought the book for ten pounds and hurried back to his office.

"So, our security personnel are also watching?"

"Yes!"

"Have you asked them what they think of the book?"

"Uh, I didn't have time!"

"Have a meal with them, have a chat... By the way, Xiao Song, do you know Amos? A writer."

"Isn't he the author of this book?"

Secretary Song said, "I know this person. He is very famous in Europe. He has written many excellent works, but he has also caused a lot of trouble."

He is quite friendly to people from Europe and America.

But they seem to harbor great hostility towards ordinary life.

His film "Life Is Beautiful" won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it has its world premiere this month, just ten days from now.

"Will it also be shown in the UK?"

"Yes!" "Will he participate in the publicity?"

"I'm not entirely sure about that."

"Xiao Song, do this: find out about the screening of 'Life Is Beautiful' in London, and then collect all of Amos's works. If he publishes any new works in the future, buy them as soon as possible."

"Good leadership."

"By the way, isn't he still a student?"

"Yes, I study in Toulouse, but I'm not entirely clear on the specifics."

"Boss, should I investigate this?"

"When investigating your own compatriots, you must be precise in your wording."

You don't need to worry about this anymore. Just focus on completing the two tasks I asked you to do earlier and give me a written report as soon as possible.

"Yes, boss, I will finish it as soon as possible."

Secretary Song has left.

Ambassador Cha picked up the novel on the table, pondered for a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed the number of the French Embassy.

"This is Ambassador Zha from the Chinese Embassy in the UK. Is Ambassador Zhao here?"

"Old Zhao, it's me, Old Cha!"

Haha, great, everything's fine. You and Lao Qiu have been living the high life lately.

Amos, yes, that author, he's been really hot these past two weeks. I was just asking, is he a student?

"Yes, I am pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Toulouse II."

When are you graduating?

"If all goes well, it seems like it will take another three years, maybe until 08? I'm not too clear on the specifics; Xiao An on my side has been handling the communication with him."

This comrade is a good comrade.

However, it's somewhat Westernized and somewhat individualistic.

But since they're not part of the system, we can't really say anything. Aside from not liking to participate in activities, everything else is guaranteed.

The key point is, this comrade is truly creative!

Just yesterday, Xiao An reported to me about a war between the Amos Alliance and the Rowling Axis...

By the way, how are his works selling in the UK?

"That's impressive, it dethroned Rowling's Harry Potter from its number one spot."

Nemo?

"No, no, it's called 'Night at the Museum'."

On my end, I've noticed something: his book has evoked empathy for China among many British people, and some have even suggested returning the cultural relics... Of course, I know the British will definitely not agree, but it's a good sign.

What we've been striving for decades to achieve is precisely to evoke empathy from people in the West.

I think we at DSG should also do our part to help Amos... don't let the young man fight alone.

Also, I heard that his movie encountered some problems with promotion.

We have to help him…

"Yes, I had the same idea."

Another point I'd like to mention is that Amos has published many works in Europe and America, but for various reasons, our publishing houses haven't been very enthusiastic about his work. To date, only Guangdong People's Publishing House has published four of his works!

I don't think this is a good sign!

Our writers have made such a name for themselves overseas, but our domestic cultural workers have turned a blind eye to it.

This will chill the hearts of our writers.

Ambassador Cha remained silent!

"Old Zhao, don't worry, let me find out the situation back home."

If what you say is true, I think we should join forces with Lao Qiu and report this to the ministry so that the leaders can investigate and inquire.

A good comrade shouldn't be treated like this.

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(End of this chapter)