I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 571 It's getting lively!!!
It was almost ten o'clock when I got home.

Monica asked a question: "Amos, aren't you a student? Why don't students go to class these days?"

I remember, today is Monday.

Liu Jin opened his mouth.

How can this problem be explained?
"Is it possible that I'm too talented, and the school thinks it's a waste of resources for me to attend classes there, so they make me study on my own?"

After saying that, he put his hands on his hips and laughed twice.

"Just kidding, the main thing is that I just finished a project."

The professor thought I was working too hard, so he told me to take a break… I figured I'd have to go back to my exams after the film festival.”

"Haha, that's so interesting. I hope the writer doesn't fail his exam."

"Does not exist!"

Liu Jin chuckled and went back to his study.

Monica went into the living room by herself, sat in the rocking chair that Liu Jin usually sat in, and picked up a bound manuscript from the table next to her.

"Les Misérables?"

She paused for a moment, then opened the manuscript.

Liu Jin sent the synopsis of "Don't Look Back" to Ou Rong.

Then I called Ozon again.

François Ozon just finished a film called "Angel" earlier this year.

It is adapted from Elizabeth Taylor's novel "Angel," with a screenplay written by Martin Krim, François Ozon's go-to screenwriter. This is also Ozon's first time tackling a period drama, which puts him under considerable pressure.

In his words, it was 'tiring'!
When Liu Jin called, he was still asleep.

"You want me to make a movie? What movie?"

After filming "Angel" is completed, it still needs to be edited.

However, Ozon doesn't plan to push himself too hard, so he's decided to take a two-month break to get back into shape before making any moves in the second half of the year.

He is eight years older than Liu Jin and is considered one of the best directors of the middle generation.

Therefore, as long as it's not a collaboration with Hollywood, they basically let him have his way.

Besides, the film's target is next year's Berlin Film Festival, so Ozon has plenty of time.

"I've sent the story outline to your email. You can take a look when you have time."

"Okay, I'll look at it now... Wait, why is it just a synopsis? Where's the script?"

"I'm so busy!"

Liu Jin then said, "I've already asked Sophie to come up with the script, and I'll be keeping an eye on it."

As for the actors, Sophie and Monica are the choices, the rest is up to you... That's all for now, see if you're interested first.

"Monica? Which Monica?"

Monica Bellucci!

"She..."

Ozon is also an eccentric; he doesn't really like working with big names.

Apart from "Eight Beauties", his works basically do not feature any actors with great fame.

Yes, they weren't very famous when they were filming.

It was clear that he wasn't interested in Monica Bellucci.

But I'm also very interested in Liu Jin's story.

All of France knows that Liu Jin's story can't be too bad.

"Okay, I'll contact you after I've read it."

……

Liu Jin hung up the phone, printed out a synopsis and outline of "Don't Look Back," and went to the living room.

"Amos, will your book be adapted into a movie?"

Monica was engrossed in watching.

Liu Jin called her, and she snapped out of her daze and asked.

"do not know!"

"Oh."

Monica's gaze returned to the book.

Liu Jin didn't disturb her. He placed the printed document on the small table next to him and glanced at Monica lying in the rocking chair.

that's nice!

He muttered something to himself and then returned to his study.

Liu Jin was writing a script in his study.

Monica was reading in the living room.

After reading for a while, she put down the bound book, picked up the story outline, and quickly skimmed through it.

That's an interesting story...

She made a decision in her mind instantly.

At noon, Monica cooked a dish of pan-fried veal rolls with a distinctly Roman flair, served with a side of white mushroom cream and bacon pasta. The taste was surprisingly good.

Making pan-fried veal rolls is also very simple. Slice the veal, then roll it with ham and herbs, secure it with toothpicks, and pan-fry it over low heat.

"Cooking is a life skill that every Italian woman must master."

Monica couldn't help but say smugly as she watched Liu Jin eat.

"That's right, this is what a modern woman should be like."

As Liu Jin spoke, he cut off a piece of beef roll and put it in his mouth. The beef was tender and smooth, with the fat from the ham blended with the flavor of herbs, making it surprisingly refreshing.

The pasta was also excellent.

In Monica's words, "There were too few ingredients, otherwise it would have tasted better."

Italy is more than just pizza and pasta. I'll let you try authentic Italian risotto sometime; it's definitely better than Spanish paella.

Risotto?
This was the first time Liu Jin had ever heard of it.

He did know about squid ink pasta, a specialty of Venice.

But Italian risotto...

He suddenly felt a sense of anticipation!

……

And so, two days passed.

Monica didn't mention "I Am Legend" again, but she would watch it every day.

Liu Jin's family certainly has no shortage of sample books...

On Tuesday evening, Professor Michelle called unexpectedly.

"Amos, you can take a vacation now!"

"what?"

Liu Jin was taken aback for a moment, then blurted out, "No exam?"

"You have already presented your best report card."

Professor Michelle's voice carried a very inexplicable emotion.

"I never imagined that such a work, a pure work that combines French history, religion, and morality, would be created by a Chinese person. Suddenly, I feel sorrow for French literature..."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

You could tell he was happy, but at the same time very disappointed.

Perhaps, if Liu Jin were a true Frenchman, Professor Michel would happily have a drink with him, and might even sing an opera.

but……

Ironically, this extraordinary article was written by a Chinese person!

Even if this Chinese person is his student.

Imagine if the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a story created by the French, how would a Chinese person feel?

Actually, Liu Jin could understand.

Just like when he first read "Detective Dee: The Mysteries of the Tang Dynasty," he didn't feel anything when he saw that the author was Robert van Gulik.

But one day, someone suddenly told him: Robert van Gulik is Dutch!
At that time, Liu Jin was really on the verge of a breakdown...

Di Renjie!

Such a major IP was ultimately created by a foreigner.

Even though there were countless Detective Dee cases before or after Robert van Gulik, Liu Jin felt particularly uncomfortable thinking that stories like "The Gold Case," "The Four Lacquered Screens," and "The Chaoyun Temple" were actually created by a foreigner.

Well, that's just my personal opinion!
Professor Michelle was probably a little disheartened at this point.

I reckon that once he finishes his work, he'll definitely start criticizing it, criticizing it in all sorts of ways...

All Liu Jin could do was apologize.
……

On Wednesday, Liu Jin and Monica packed their luggage and then let the three of them sit in the back seat.

He drove the ML55 away from the Saint-Étienne neighborhood and sped off toward Grusan.

They will stay in Gryzan for two days.

The main task is to refuel the yacht and prepare supplies.

The five-day sea voyage, with only one stop in Marseille for a refueling, required a lot of preparation.

However, shortly after the car entered the national highway, Liu Jin's phone rang.

"Monica, answer this for me."

Monica rolled her eyes and answered the phone.

"This is Amos. He's driving. What can I do for you?"

Monica's expression suddenly changed, and she turned to look at Liu Jin.

"Emmanuel?"

“It’s me. Who are you… Monica? What are you doing in Amos’s car?”

"Um, I'm here as a guest. We're going to Cannes together anyway, aren't we juries for this year's film festival...? Are you in Toulouse?"

She gave a strange smile and handed the phone to Liu Jin.

"It's Emmanuelle Béart. She's at Toulouse airport and wants you to pick her up."

"what?"

Liu Jin slammed on the brakes.

Fortunately, there were very few vehicles on the national highway to Grysan, otherwise there might have been a rear-end collision.

He took the phone and shouted, "Emmanuel, are you at Toulouse airport? Just landed..."

Okay, okay, then wait for me, I'll come pick you up right now.

Forty minutes!

After saying that, Liu Jin made a U-turn on the national highway, then stepped on the gas, and the Mercedes roared away towards the airport!

……

(End of this chapter)