I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 581 I am Zhu Xi

There were many familiar faces at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Besides the returning Penelope Cruz and Michelle Jenner, there's Isabelle Adjani and Audrey Tautou from *Sleepless in Paris*; Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt from *Babel*; and Cecil de France from *When I Was a Singer*—well, that's her English name, but in French, it's Cecil de France.

Earlier, we mentioned the four beauties of France, and Cécile was a good friend of Ludwin Thayer.

However, Ludwin became pregnant last year and retired from the film industry.

Cécile capitalized on this opportunity, securing numerous resources and becoming one of the French actresses with a promising future in Hollywood.

Pan's Labyrinth, a Spanish film.

Liu Jin was deeply impressed by the movie because of the female lead.

Don't get me wrong, the female protagonist of Pan's Labyrinth is still a twelve-year-old child, Ivana Bucklow.

But in the future, she will grow into a stunning Spanish movie star, and may even be included in the list of Spain's top ten actresses...

She was born in 94.

Liu Jin was impressed by her not only because of her beauty, but also because of one of her friends.

Maria Valverde, a Madrid actress born in 87.

Liu Jin had seen her starring role in "The Weakness of the Bolsheviks," a 03 film that was also her debut.

The video store has this movie.

When Liu Jin was in Spain, he even rewatched it.

She's a beauty too!
In the future, she will collaborate with Eva, and they have had some very impressive performances.

That's roughly it...

Oh, and there's another movie, *Fast Food Nation*.

It was also an entry in this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it features Avril Lavigne, Liu Jin's favorite female singer from his original timeline. A singer with a tumultuous life, holding dual Canadian and French citizenship, she was known as the "Punk Elf."

Liu Jin had only heard a few of her songs and didn't particularly like them.

And she's already engaged!

Liu Jin admired her because during the subsequent disaster in China, she donated all the proceeds from her mainland China concert tour—320 million RMB. This foreign woman displayed a nobler character than many Chinese celebrities.

At the same time, she refused to endorse brands that insulted China.

In Liu Jin's view, this made him even more respectful.

So when he learned that Avril Lavigne was also in Cannes, he thought about asking her to take a photo with him and get her autograph.

future……

I hope to be able to help her when she encounters difficulties in the future!
that is it.

Gratitude is, after all, an excellent virtue inherent in every Chinese person.

……

It was five o'clock in the evening.

The Palais des Festivals in Cannes was already brightly lit.

The red carpet looked exceptionally beautiful under the setting sun.

Fans from all over the world gathered here early, waiting for their idols.

Liu Jin changed into a black suit at the hotel.

A masterpiece by Julien, a top French tailor.

Since last year, Liu Jin has rarely worn branded suits anymore... no matter how famous the brand is, he won't touch it.

Julien is a private couture model for Atelier De Luca Paris.

By Julien's time, the lineage had been passed down for four generations.

Today, this bespoke business is run by him and his mother, Ms. Charles De Luca.

Building upon family craftsmanship, he also incorporates modern fashion trends, making him a new generation of French tailor masters.

Liu Jin ordered three suits from his home.

The total expenditure was 350,000 euros.

Personalized customization at least avoids touching any taboos.

Although most luxury brands during this period would not provoke China, given the nature of Westerners, it was not uncommon for them to criticize the cook after leaving the bowl. On one hand, they made money in China by relying on their so-called top-notch craftsmanship; on the other hand, they racked their brains and went to great lengths to come up with ways to insult China, always believing that their wisdom was superior.

Monica, on the other hand, wore a black suit with culottes, simple yet sophisticated.

As for the others, they were all dressed in suits and ties, looking very formal. They were members of the judging panel, and there was no need for them to wear heavy makeup and steal the spotlight from the actors and celebrities.

At 6:30, the judging panel members gathered in the hotel lobby.

Next, they will be the first team to walk the red carpet when the event opens at 7:30.

Wang Jiawei arrived at the lobby early, but he soon discovered that Ms. Helena Bonham Carter, who had sworn to him yesterday that she would support him to the end, was chatting and laughing with Liu Jin, showing no hostility whatsoever.

Helena saw him when he arrived in the lobby.

She even waved to him from afar.

Well, I just said hello.

Then, she turned around and continued chatting with Liu Jin.

There were many reporters in the lobby.

Liu Jin smiled and nodded to the Wang family, which was considered a greeting.

But in reality, the outside world has been making a big fuss about the conflict between him and Wang Jiawei.

Even Leslie Cheung's experience at the Golden Horse Awards back then was brought up.

Note that while people in Hong Kong Island humiliated Leslie Cheung because of his sexual orientation, in Europe... the Golden Horse Awards were criticized because of this incident. They considered the words spoken by Qin Han and Liu Ruoying at the time to be extremely rude and humiliating.

If Leslie Cheung had remained in Hong Kong, there probably wouldn't have been any reaction from Europe.

but now……

The combined Best Actor awards at Cannes and Oscars at least ensured that Leslie Cheung was respected by the French; after all, he was a Cannes Best Actor winner...

Therefore, the Wang family received a call from Hong Kong Island in the afternoon.

As for the contents, only he knows.

He snorted coldly and turned around.

Women, your name is fucking liar!

The thought of Helena's confident performance in his hotel room yesterday made Wang Jiawei feel deceived.

So annoying!

Just then, someone called his name.

It's Lucrecia.

When it really matters, it's still the man who can be relied upon.

Wang Jiawei muttered to himself, then a bright smile appeared on his face.

“Martel…”

After greeting him, Lucrecia didn't stop, but hurried past him and headed towards Liu Jin.

"Amos, you guys drank too much last night, I slept until the afternoon."

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Martel, you have a really low alcohol tolerance!"

No, you guys had a party last night?

Where?
I'm the chairman of the jury! I thought you were all sleeping in the hotel.

Wang Jiawei's face turned ashen, more so than ever before.

However, it quickly became even uglier.

Samuel and the others appeared one by one, and without exception, they greeted him and then excitedly surrounded Liu Jin.

The judging panel is one thing, but there's also the film crew.

The returning crew also stayed at this hotel.

When Penelope and the others appeared, they practically ignored Wang Jiawei's presence and went straight to Liu Jin...

No, wasn't it said that contact between people in private should be prohibited?
You guys...

Don't they carry people anymore?

Also, I am the chairman, I am the chairman!

Wang Jiawei's face was as black as charcoal.

But he still had to force a smile and stand alone in the hall.

At that moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness...

(End of this chapter)