I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 551 Unexpected Visitor
Neil, full name Neil Murray, is an anesthesiologist.

J.K. Rowling's second husband.

The two married in 01 and had two children, a boy and a girl.

The older one is two years old now, and the younger one was born in January.

Jessica is the child of Rowling's previous marriage.

Why not call it a 'fruit of love'? Because Rowling and her previous partner had no love, only hatred...

In 92, she met a Portuguese journalism student named Jorge Aranst.

Yes, the English translation is George Allanster.

Jessica is her and Jorge's child, but Jorge... in Rowling's words, is: scum!

On the second anniversary of their meeting, Jorge, after an argument, left her and Jessica on the streets of Opdo, Portugal.

Although Portugal enjoys a spring-like climate year-round, without harsh winds or cold rain.

But this behavior...

You threw Rowling at me. Rowling is an adult, and she has to take responsibility for her choices.

But Jessica was only one year old at the time...

That's a bit unreasonable!

After that, Rowling took Jessica back to Edinburgh, um... Edinburgh in Scotland.

He raised Jessica to adulthood on less than £100 a week in government welfare.

In 96, she created the outline for Harry Potter, and her life gradually improved afterward... However, the manuscript of the first Harry Potter book was stolen from Rowling by Jorge through Jessica, and it has not been returned as of 2025.

That's a huge sum of money, if it were auctioned off!

Just like Liu Jin's manuscript of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which is now being traded for 15 euros on the market.

However, the manuscript remains quietly stored in the safe of the Chinese Cadre Sanatorium.

……

Liu Jin burst into laughter.

"If I were Neil, I would be angry."

"Neil is nice, very gentlemanly."

Rowling couldn't help but laugh.

Neil's expression at that moment must have been priceless.

Liu Jin still respected Rowling.

Perhaps she is greedy.

Later in their collaboration with Warner, they made many demanding requests... In the end, they were still tricked by Warner.

But if you were in Rowling's position, you probably would have done the same.

Her experiences destined her to value money highly.

Liu Jin respects her because of the values ​​and courage she displayed more than a decade later during that so-called 'transgender' awareness movement.

So much so that even those bitches from the Harry Potter crew came out to criticize her.

Some people even want to erase her authorship rights...

During that incident, Liu Jin also met another person, Tom Felton, the actor who played Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's rival and the main villain.

Of all the actors in the entire cast, only this guy stood by Rowling's side.

Many netizens commented at the time: No one expected that Harry Potter's main villain would actually be the most righteous person.

"I will visit you once I have recovered."

"Amos, can you be Jessica's godfather?"

"Doesn't she have a godfather?"

"You know, those years..."

"Haha, I have no objection!"

"Her favorite books are 'Night at the Museum' and 'Nemo'!"

"Really? Then I must say, she has excellent taste."

"So hurry up and write the sequel, she's asked me about it so many times."

"sure!"

Liu Jin agreed.

I reckon Jessica is going through a rebellious phase, which is why she deliberately said those things at the dinner table.

After ending the call with Rowling, Liu Jin took out his notebook and wrote down his writing plan for "Night at the Museum 2".

2005 is coming to an end, and he won't be writing anything this year.

The Ezio Trilogy is his last work this year.

From September until now, he has completed the creation of "The Renaissance", and has just started "The Brotherhood". If all goes well, he can finish it in mid-November and "Revelation" in December. Actually, the time is still very tight.

Liu Jin decided to speed things up!

……

At the end of October, the weather turned cool.

Liu Jin's health is also slowly recovering.

In addition to daily practice, including the Rejuvenation Stance and the Spring Return Stance, as well as swimming and walking, combat training has been added.

He began to study Krav Maga.

Through connections, he spent 200,000 euros to hire Avi Moyal as a professor.

Avimoyal is the president of the International Federation of Krav Maga and a direct descendant of the founder of Krav Maga.

Two hundred thousand euros, for one month!

Whether Liu Jin can learn it depends on his aptitude.

It's not that he doesn't want to learn martial arts, it's just that martial arts... it's hard to explain in a few words.

It's a mixed bag, making it hard to tell the real from the fake!
Old Zhong did teach him Baguazhang, but only the basics.

If you want to learn something in greater depth, there are too many rules.

Liu Jin learned this partly to enhance his self-protection ability, and partly out of interest.

But if you ask him to add a bunch of shackles to his life just for the sake of his interests, he's not really willing.

He decided to spend some money to learn Krav Maga, paying in cash and learning at the same time, and then they would leave each other alone afterward... He never intended to become a master; it was purely a hobby.

As for promoting traditional Chinese martial arts?

Do you see any room for the development of traditional Chinese martial arts in China?

A mere fight can tie your hands and feet...

Moreover, Avi is an Ismaili, and this is a way for him to show his attitude.

Yes, killing two birds with one stone, achieving the best of both worlds.

……

His mother no longer stopped Liu Jin from increasing his physical activity.

However, she went to Lao Zhong and spent money to buy a lot of supplements.

For example, ginseng, codonopsis, astragalus, and ophiopogon japonicus...

This is an old recipe for replenishing vital energy. The old lady asked Mr. Zhao to adjust the proportions of the ingredients in the Vital Energy Soup according to Liu Jin's physical condition, creating the Vital Energy Soup that is currently most suitable for Liu Jin.

I eat a big bowl of rice every morning!

Then I started exercising.

Two sets of stance training exercises, plus the study of Krav Maga.

I spend three hours writing in the morning, and in the afternoon I walk the dog, swim, and take a stroll.

Liu Jin thus spent his days in Gryssan.

The fourth Harry Potter film will be released in November.

Meanwhile, the box office of "Life Is Beautiful" in North America has plummeted to seven or eight million a week.

The number of screens showing the film has also dropped below one thousand.

News from Harvey's side indicates that the film is expected to be pulled from theaters entirely in early December.

As of November 10th, "Life Is Beautiful" had grossed over $330 million at the North American box office and is expected to close at around $350 million.

This is an outstanding achievement! Spielberg sent his congratulations and informed Liu Jin that the script for "The Eye of the Beast" is complete and will now enter the project preparation stage. If all goes well, filming is expected to begin in January next year, and Liu Jin has been invited to attend the opening ceremony.

Liu Jin did not give a definite answer, only saying that it would depend on his physical condition.

Meanwhile, Life Is Beautiful has been discontinued in Europe.

However, art-house films will continue to be shown in European cinemas, but as for box office revenue...

Basically, it can be ignored!

As for the domestic situation...

Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore!

Liu Jin stopped contacting people in China.

……

Avi's teaching sessions ended on November 13th.

The weather is getting colder.

Eva finished filming Blood Diamond and returned to America.

She originally wanted to come to Grysang, but when she heard that Liu Jin's mother was there, she became a little apprehensive.

At the same time, she received an audition invitation.

The Golden Compass is based on the "His Dark Materials" trilogy by British author Philip Pullman.

In his past life, Liu Jin had bought this set of books.

His Dark Materials trilogy.

To be precise, this is a series of novels aimed at children.

What role do you want to audition for?

"Serafina Pecara!"

"That witch?"

"Oh, you've actually read this novel."

"No, with your current status, I don't think it's necessary for you to take on this role."

Although Eva is not yet a top-tier actress, after several years of experience, she is now almost a leading second-tier actress.

Once "Blood Diamond" and "007" are released, becoming a top-tier star won't be a problem.

Then, I'll appear in "Night at the Museum".

It's worth noting that Liu Jin made quite a few changes to highlight Eva's role.

Putting everything else aside, reaching the mid-tier of the first tier shouldn't be a big problem... going to do a supporting role in a children's fantasy movie?
Liu Jin felt it was unnecessary.

"But the investment for this movie was 180 million."

Liu Jin shut up!
Yes, she plays a supporting role.

But an investment of $180 million...

Wait a minute, I don't recall this movie making much of a splash.

It has its pros and cons!

If she plays a supporting role and the box office is bad, it's unlikely to be her fault.

Moreover, having experience with an S-level project will be of great benefit to future development.

But the downside is...

"Eva, didn't you say you wanted to go to school?"

"Yes, The Imperial College of the Arts in New York."

"If you pass the audition and finish filming that movie, go to school... What will you study?"

"director!"

"Okay, I remember the directing program at the Imperial College of Arts, how many years does it take?"

"I'm in a continuing education program, it will only take about a year."

"That's great. Filming for 'Night at the Museum' can begin in a year."

"it is good!"

Eva didn't ask any more questions; she believed that Liu Jin wouldn't cheat her.

Furthermore, "Night at the Museum" has sold over 8.7 million copies worldwide since last year, and has now entered a stable phase, with sales exceeding 10 million copies a certainty.

Such a major IP is not to be missed!

……

After resolving Eva's problem, Liu Jin called Alizee.

She has completed her tour in Spain and is about to return to France to begin her final French tour.

"Liu Jin, I'm so tired!"

Alizee complained on the phone.

Liu Jin smiled and said, "Your itinerary is already considered good."

Did you know that Shakira is also going on a world tour next year, with 119 shows...?

"She's really crazy!"

Shakira isn't crazy; the future Shakira, with her two consecutive world tours, that's truly insane.

But concerts are really profitable!
Alizée's 21st birthday concert generated over ten million in revenue.

Anyway, according to the rumors Marissa has heard, Universal Music is very satisfied with this attempt and plans to launch a global tour for Alizée in 07 after she releases her third album since joining Universal next year.

By then, it won't be twenty-one games anymore.

I'd estimate at least sixty games!

No, we need to give her some nourishment when she gets back, otherwise her small frame might not be able to handle it!
……

The weather is getting colder and colder.

Liu Jin is preparing to return to Toulouse to recuperate.

Grysant is nice, but it's too deserted...

It's fine for a month or two, but if you stay longer, it gets a bit deserted.

The main reason was that Lao Zhang accompanied Mei Gu to Paris to find Maggie.

It seems Maggie has an event at the end of the month... They've been staying in Gryzan for too long, so they're planning to go get some fresh air.

Liu Jin talked to his mother about it, and she readily agreed.

Afterwards, they packed their bags and prepared to return to their house in the Saint-Étienne neighborhood.

Eva the Tanuki will definitely be coming along.

She has now become her mother's favorite, and she spends all her time by her mother's side.

She even stopped asking Liu Jin to sleep with her at night...

Besides Eva, Julie and Adrian will also be returning to Toulouse.

As for its eight sons, they will remain on the estate. With Turner taking care of them, they are quite content.

Why go back to Toulouse?

Running through those narrow streets?
Not satisfying enough!

Julie and Adrian grew up in Toulouse and are no strangers to city life.

But their offspring may not be able to adapt.

On November 21st, my mother, accompanied by the cats and dogs and Ottilie, returned to Toulouse ahead of us.

Liu Jin then needed to organize the books here to see which ones he needed to take back.

With so many books, it's like this: every time I move, I have to do some sorting.

However, Liu Jin was enjoying it.

"Mr. Amos, a guest has come to visit you."

"Who!"

Liu Jin put a thick Bible dictionary into the box, stood up and stretched, and asked in confusion.

"He said he was your classmate at ESC TOULOUSE, named Saul bin Mohammed Qasimi!"

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(End of this chapter)