I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 617 Here, July is Quiet

July 2006 was exceptionally noisy.

On July 11, a series of explosions occurred on the West Line in Mumbai, killing 170 people and injuring more than 800.

……

On July 7.12, Liu Xiang broke the 13-year-old world record in the 110-meter hurdles in Lausanne.

On July 7.17, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Java, triggering a tsunami that killed 668 people.

On July 7.27th, 360 Security Guard was launched.

……

The entire month of July was spent in this turmoil.

On August 8th, the French version of "Les Misérables" was officially released in France.

Hachette was quick and decisive this time.

Instead of pursuing a simultaneous global launch, they released the French version first.

The book caused a sensation throughout the French literary world as soon as it was released!
Milan Kundera himself wrote an article giving "Les Misérables" extremely high praise, calling it an "encyclopedia of human suffering" and the most realistic and romantic masterpiece in the history of French literature.

In May of this year, my old friend Michel Ranke called me and told me with no small amount of pride that his student had completed a groundbreaking literary work, which he called a monument in the history of French literature.

I do not believe!

I had certainly heard of Amos, and his previous work, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," was, in my opinion, a pinnacle that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

monument?

I find it hard to believe.

But after I read the manuscript Michelle sent me, I was shocked!
How many hardships has this child endured in his life?

How could he recount the hardships of a person's life so vividly, yet still maintain kindness and hope amidst those hardships?

This is a classic work in literature on the theme of 'the rebirth of a sinner'.

It is also the pinnacle of humanitarianism... conveying the core spirit of caring for others and pursuing redemption through character portrayal. This kind of thought has become a rare and endangered element in the literature of this era.

Moreover, I could see that Amos had a very good understanding of 19th-century French history, even a profound one. He used his pen to expose the serious class contradictions and judicial injustices of that period. For example, the story of Jean Valjean being sentenced to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread is also a true source of historical material for historians studying the social realities of that era.

Amos loved France more than many true Frenchmen.

We should protect him; he will be the most upright man in French society!
……

Liu Jin never expected that he would receive the title of "Conscience of France" without doing anything.

Of course, this was also a title that Victor Hugo once received!
Liu Jin received a phone call from Ms. Sylvie while he was at the Gruson estate.

She said on the phone, "Amos, thank you for creating such a great masterpiece. The French should kiss your boots."

amount……

forget it!
Liu Jin inquired about Ms. Sylvie's health over the phone.

It was a chronic condition, and she's much better now after the surgery.

However, it requires recuperation.

So she is currently recuperating at a nursing home in Palm Beach, Florida.

"It's a beautiful place. If you have some free time, you can come and stay for a while. It might inspire your creative work."

"I will."

Liu Jin hung up the phone and suddenly turned to Alizee, asking, "Isn't there a Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach?"

Alizee lay on a bench by the pool. When she heard Liu Jin's question, she thought for a moment and said, "It seems there is one."

I heard it's now owned by New York real estate developer Donald Trump, and it used to be President America's winter residence... By the way, Donald has a daughter, she's very beautiful, and she topped Forbes' list of the world's richest unmarried women this year.

"Ivanka?"

“You really do know!”

"I know her, but I don't know her."

"Really? She used to be a model, she has long legs and a great figure."

This is incredibly bold of him to comment on the future princess!

Liu Jin said with a disdainful look, "Sorry, I've settled down and am taking care of my kidneys now. Long legs are nothing but fleeting clouds."

"is it?"

"Of course!"

As Liu Jin spoke, he stood up and jumped into the pool.

He was telling the truth!
Once upon a time, the eldest princess was indeed very attractive.

But after being reborn, he saw many long legs, and even some with better figures than the princess, so he remained unmoved.

Alizee, on the other hand, has become increasingly sharp-tongued since returning from America!

Liu Jin muttered to himself, and then swam two laps in the pool.

……

Alizee came back at the end of July!

Originally, the plan was to hold a concert tour in the first half of next year.

However, when we discussed it with the senior management of Universal Music later, we felt that the time was too tight.

She needs ample time to prepare, not only by strengthening her physical training but also by making adjustments in various aspects.

In conclusion, it has been decided that the concert tour will begin next July, with a total of 81 concerts across four continents... Without a strong body, it's really hard to say whether I can pull it off.

After all, not everyone can be as energetic as Shakira.

Not to mention the more than 100 concerts next year, there are also all sorts of events to attend... Anyway, I feel that Alizee definitely won't be able to handle it.

However, Alizée's focus will also shift from France to North America.

After all, that's the entertainment center of the world.

In other words, her future songs will mainly be in English.

It's not that we won't sing French songs anymore, but the proportion of them will definitely decrease in the future.

That's fine, anyway, Liu Jin doesn't know many French songs. Apart from a few songs by Alizee, it's mostly Celine Dion's French songs.

Moreover, at this time, Celine Dion rarely sang French songs anymore, and Liu Jin had no more songs in stock!
"How long will you rest after you come back this time?"

"Going back at the end of September... Why are you asking this?"

"what?"

"If I leave, will you be able to find other women to come over?"

"In all honesty, I did not think that way."

And as you've seen, I've been writing all month and haven't had any contact with the outside world at all.

"But I heard you're going to work with that bitch again?"

"Who?"

"Eva Green, I heard you're planning to start the second part of 'Before' at the end of the year?"
"Hmph, and it's directed by Sophie Marceau."

"Yes, that's true."

"Liu Jin, I want to sing the theme song."

"what?"

"They direct for you, act alongside you, and I want to sing the theme song."

"But I haven't decided yet..." "I don't care, you hurry up and think of one."

"This one……"

As Liu Jin looked at Alizee, a song suddenly popped into his head.

It is the theme song that Julie Delpy wrote specifically for "Before Sunset," and it was sung by the female lead in the movie.

"A Waltz for a Night" is a waltz for one night.

By the way, Julie Delpy is the actress who played the female lead in the original Time Travel Trilogy, and she is also a talented woman.

This song is the ending theme.

It is also a song in which the female protagonist expresses her love to the male protagonist.

"Let me sing you a waltz"

Liu Jin lay on the edge of the pool and began to hum softly.

A moment later, he suddenly emerged from the pool, wearing only swimming trunks, and ran into the lobby.

Immediately following was a scream of embarrassment and anger from the hall.

"Rogue, exhibitionist, pervert, scumbag..."

Alizee also rushed in and quickly stopped the fairy.

"Sisi, he's had a flash of inspiration, don't be angry."

"What inspiration?"

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui walked in, smiling as they asked.

Alizee then recounted how she had been throwing a tantrum by the pool earlier, and then said with a wry smile, "How was I supposed to know? His inspiration just comes out of nowhere... He was perfectly fine in the pool, then suddenly hummed a couple of lines and ran out."

Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui exchanged a glance and sighed softly.

Anita Mui patted the fuming Liu Tianxian and said, "You'll get used to it. Most of them are like this."

The fairy has calmed down!
Thinking about it, it's quite normal.

I had a nice afternoon nap, then dressed up nicely, planning to go for a walk, when a soaking wet, naked man ran in from outside—how incredibly rude! But, Amos's muscles are so sexy!
Even the fairy's face turned a little red!
……

She called Aunt Liu and told her that Amos was preparing to launch "The Bélier Family" and had invited her to play the lead role.

She had already read the novel.

For this reason, I even studied sign language in Beijing for half a year.

When Aunt Liu heard the news, she told her to stay in Grysang without worry.

Back in the capital, Minkoff and his team were still trying their best to invite Liu Yifei to star in "The Forbidden Kingdom".

But Aunt Liu talked to Jiang Wen, and Jiang Wen advised her that if there were good projects, there was no need to get involved in murky waters.

Yes, Jet Lee and his older brother are very famous.

But in this kind of drama, the two of them are usually the main characters, and everyone else is a supporting character.

I think if Amos is looking for Sissi, it's better to prioritize Amos's side.

To put it simply, his project will almost certainly involve a visit to one of the Big Three cinemas, and it's not impossible that he might even end up participating in a Hollywood project.

Aunt Liu wholeheartedly agreed.

Moreover, if it's Liu Jin's project, it will most likely be filmed in France.

With a celestial being like Lao Tzu over there, it saves a lot of trouble.

The situation at Huayi Brothers is very complicated!
Sissi's godfather may have some money, but he can't really get involved.

Therefore, Aunt Liu let Tianxian stay in Grysang.

Seeing that she was idle and lazy every day, Liu Jin simply bought her a six-month course at a school for the deaf and mute in Gruson.

"Sign languages ​​differ from country to country."

Since you're going to be filming in France, you'd better learn some French sign language.

I asked Yuper, but she's not available until the first half of next year... You should learn sign language better and think more about the role.”

The fairy was tricked into going to a school for the deaf and mute.

Even so, she was willing.

……

After a while, Liu Jin came downstairs.

He was also holding a guitar and a song he had written.

He put on his coat, T-shirt, and shorts upstairs, and then came down and handed the lyrics and music to Alizee.

"Is this good?"

"Ok!"

Liu Jin said smugly, "Inspiration comes like a torrent!"

"Tch, couldn't you have used a better word?"

The fairy looked disgusted, but still moved closer to Alizee.

Alizee took the guitar, played it twice according to the sheet music, and then tried to sing along with the lyrics.

It's not that outstanding.

However, when combined with the plot of the novel, it becomes particularly relevant to the theme.

After singing it once, Alizee suddenly put down her guitar, ran up to Liu Jin, hugged him, and kissed him hard.

The lyrics echo the story of Jack and the female protagonist's encounter in Vienna, and her cherishing of love.

In the romantic rhythm of the waltz, the love that is not spoken is expressed subtly and earnestly.

Alizee felt that she was the leading lady.

The lyrics express exactly what she wanted to say to Liu Jin.

To be honest, she was a little dissatisfied!
This guy is a womanizer, constantly embroiled in scandals...

But at this moment, Alizee felt that none of that mattered anymore!
"love!"

Leslie Cheung snorted.

Anita Mui then revealed a bright smile.

At the top of the stairs, Old Zhong had his arm around Ottilie, smiling but saying nothing.

The celestial being's exquisitely beautiful face was flushed red.

What an enviable love story!
My heart feels like a little deer, thumping and pounding!
……

That evening, everyone gathered together for dinner.

Ottilie's expression suddenly changed.

She turned to Old Zhong and said, "Old Zhong, I think I'm about to give birth!"

"Doctor, doctor!"

Having practiced many times, Lao Zhong dropped his cutlery, picked up Ottilie, and ran upstairs.

Hearing the shouts, the delivery team, who were eating in the small restaurant next door, all ran out and followed Lao Zhong into the delivery room that had been prepared.

Liu Jin and the others also lost their appetite!

They all came out of the restaurant and stood downstairs, waiting anxiously...

(End of this chapter)