I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 687 Léa Seydoux
The atmosphere at Charles de Gaulle Airport was somewhat somber.

Inside the airport, there were many heavily armed special police officers.

So much so that when my mother and her group saw this scene after passing through security, they were all taken aback.

"Ali, what's going on?"

Qianqian couldn't help but ask Alizee.

That's right, when Mom came back this time, Alizee had just finished her concert in China, so she came back with her.

"There must have been some kind of disturbance."

Alizee, being a native Frenchwoman, immediately guessed the general situation upon seeing it.

The security situation in France has indeed deteriorated sharply in the past two years.

Frequent riots have left the old Frenchmen unfazed.

But for people like my mother who live in China, this is the first time they've encountered this situation.

They dared not linger and hurriedly headed straight for Gate 31.

Liu Jin was already waiting at the door. When he saw the group come out, he didn't bother with pleasantries or greetings and snatched the luggage from his mother's hands.

"Ali, help Mom up, let's get in the car quickly."

"Uncle, what's going on?"

"Yesterday, two thugs in the North District crashed their motorcycles into a police car and died."

"The black people and refugees in the North District are causing trouble today, and riots have already broken out in Otejur. We need to get out of here quickly."

He spoke in Chinese, and everyone understood him.

"Uncle, why is it so messy?"

"It wasn't like this a few years ago. Things started to get worse after that stupid government started accepting large numbers of refugees."

Qianqian studied here a few years ago, so she should know.

"It's not that chaotic over in Mays."

"Nonsense, how many refugees does Mays have?"

Liu Jin led the way, and they soon arrived at the parking lot.

"Get in the car, get in the car, let's go back to the hotel first."

He gestured for everyone to get in the car, then gave a signal to Ma Aotai, who immediately started the car.

The airport area is actually a bit chaotic.

Compared to the previous two years, there has been a significant increase in the number of Black and Muslim individuals in this group.

Among them, the number of thieves and swindlers has surged, making people significantly more wary compared to when Liu Jingang first came to France in 00.

These thieves and swindlers are all part of an organized group.

However, they dared not cause a big fuss here, because this is a window into France, where the police are mostly armed and their law enforcement methods are quite brutal.

If you're just engaging in petty theft and minor mischief, then we'll turn a blind eye.

But if things escalate, these police officers will definitely not be polite with their guns.

"Uncle, that's terrifying!"

The one speaking was Liu Jin's cousin.

Liu Jin then noticed the people in the car and greeted them with a smile.

Most of them are older cousins...

Liu Jin is considered quite senior in his family back home. His nephew is about the same age as him, while his cousins ​​are mostly of retirement age. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone abroad together; they have pensions, after all.

As the bus entered the highway, the onboard television was still broadcasting live news.

"Hey, Melissa's out doing an interview?"

Alizee suddenly exclaimed.

Liu Jin looked up and saw on the TV that Melissa was in Les Buttes Chaumont Park, located in the 19th arrondissement.

The situation here looks even more chaotic.

In the block behind her, some cars had already been burned, flames shooting up from the sky.

At the street corner, thousands of Black people gathered and were throwing stones, bottles, and Molotov cocktails at the police who were in a standoff.

Some people wearing yellow vests could be seen moving through the crowd.

Hey!
What a beautiful sight!

Liu Jin quickly took out his phone and dialed Melissa's number.

On TV, Melissa didn't answer the call; she just took out her phone, glanced at it, and then hung up.

"Please stay away from Les Buttes Chaumont Park and Stalin Square tonight. The situation is tense. A minor clash broke out ten minutes ago, but things calmed down briefly with the arrival of police reinforcements. However, the police commander here warns that tensions could very well escalate again."

Before the words were finished, a loud bang was heard in the distance, and a gasoline bottle fell to the ground and immediately burst into flames.

Melissa and her photography team immediately moved, and the image disappeared.

Instead, news anchors from France 2 were brought in.

The situation in Paris is terrible.

除了之前报导的16区和19区，17区的巴蒂尼奥勒、18区蒙马特以及20区的贝尔维尔，都出现了大规模的聚集现象。

My cousins, who have lived their entire lives in the country, had never encountered anything so shocking; they all turned pale.

The little nephew, who was about the same age as Qianqian, couldn't help but say, "Qianqian, those years studying in France must have been really dangerous for you."

"It's alright, I don't come to Paris very often."

Things are going well in Metz, and Toulouse is doing well too.

Moreover, Toulouse is my uncle's territory, so even if I encounter trouble, he can usually solve it.

"By the way, Uncle, could we celebrate Christmas in Gryzsang?"

"Why are you going to Gryzan for Christmas? It's a godforsaken place, and I just bought dozens of acres of land for expansion and renovation. I reckon it'll just be another huge construction site for you. Let's go to Switzerland for Christmas and soak in the hot springs."

"That's not bad."

After Liu Jin finished speaking with Qianqian, he lowered his voice and asked Alizee, "What are your plans?"

"I might not be in France for Christmas. I need to go back to America for a meeting, and then continue my tour."

"How long will you rest this time?"

"Ten days, I have to leave in ten days."

"Global Times is treating you like a beast of burden."

"Hehe, my income this year will exceed 30 million."

"Don't provoke Eva. If she finds out, she'll definitely fight you to the death."

"Why risk her life? She's only in school this year... Didn't you hear her say she just got two endorsements, almost eight million!"

"What kind of endorsement pays so much?"

"One is a CK perfume, which costs five million over three years; the other is a Lancôme cosmetic, which costs three million per year."

She even bragged to me that she was in negotiations with GUCCI, and if successful, it would be a three-year, seven-million-dollar contract.

"what?"

Liu Jin was shocked.

He was complaining about being poor in the first half of the year, and now...

However, he immediately realized that it was probably related to her three consecutive works.

Although "Before Sunset" has not yet been released, it has received good reviews at the Venice Film Festival and is very likely to be a big hit.

Add to that a Venice Film Festival Best Actress nomination...

Furthermore, Las Vegas is a small investment.

But the lead actress is Cameron Diaz, a genuine American girl from the Stars and Stripes, who has enough box office appeal and generates a lot of buzz.

Although Eva only plays a supporting role, she has a lot of exposure.

Most importantly, Cameron Diaz was rumored to be having an affair with Ashton Kutcher during filming, and they've been quite popular in America lately.

In addition, Eva is the lead actress in "Night at the Museum," which started filming in October.

These three films alone have generated a lot of buzz.

Although I've been in school for the past year and my popularity seemed to be a bit low, now it's back again, isn't it?
He also gained a reputation for being studious, which greatly increased his connections in Hollywood.

After all, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts has a great reputation and extensive connections, so Eva has established herself firmly in America.

"She didn't say, I guess she wanted to give me a surprise."

"Hmph, that bitch is definitely up to something."

"Ali, what's wrong with you? You didn't learn anything else in America, but all you can do is call someone a bitch."

"She even called me a whore to my face..."

“You two are French, you should be cultured and polite. Don’t follow America’s example and start using vulgar language.”

Upon hearing this, Alizee couldn't help but stick out her tongue.

Liu Jin shook his head helplessly!

……

They sat in the front, while their mother and cousins ​​sat in the back.

Seeing the two whispering to each other with their heads close together, everyone couldn't help but smile like doting aunts.

"Fourth Aunt, when are Xiao Jin and Xiao Ai getting married? Xiao Jin is already over thirty."

"How would I know? He's an adult living outside, he probably has his own ideas."

You wouldn't believe how many women this guy has on the side... The key is that he can still manage to keep them all together, without any problems.

Going back several generations, the Liu family has always been honest people.

How did this thing come about?
The key thing is, I don't care how many relationships you're juggling, when are you going to give me a grandson?
It's obvious that your nephew already has a child!
My mom is anxious, but she never says it out loud.

She no longer expected Liu Jin to lead a normal family life; she only hoped that he could have a child soon so she could raise it.

The bus suddenly braked hard.

Liu Jin suddenly looked up. "Maotai, what's the matter?"

There's a traffic jam ahead!

Liu Jin quickly stood up, walked to the driver's seat, and looked ahead. He saw two cars blocking the highway, and several men in black were blocking a white Cayenne and smashing it. There were also several other people blocking other vehicles, as if they were robbing them.

Liu Jin frowned, got up and walked back to his seat, and took a gun out of his backpack.

He bought the Sig Sauer after returning to France. "Xiao Jin, what are you doing?"

His mother was startled when she saw him pull out a gun.

"We can't stay here; we need to leave as soon as possible."

Otherwise, if a large-scale gathering occurs, it will inevitably turn into a battlefield.

Stay in the car and don't move around...

"Maotai, you have a gun, don't you?"

"Have!"

"Keep an eye on the car door."

After saying that, he pressed the pneumatic valve, the car door opened, and he got out of the car.

By this time, it was completely dark.

The bus lights were on, illuminating the highway brightly.

Several thugs, armed with daggers, were blocking a car and demanding money.

Upon seeing the bus lights suddenly turn on, two of them immediately turned towards the bus and began shouting and cursing.

It must be admitted that the skin color of these black men was practically camouflage for robbery; if it weren't for the car headlights, Liu Jin wouldn't have been able to see them at all.

Seeing the two black men approaching him, Liu Jin suddenly pulled out his gun and fired two shots into the air.

The group of black men were startled and immediately dodged to the sides of the road.

Liu Jin waved at the bus, and Ma Aotai didn't hesitate. He stepped on the gas, and the bus roared and crashed into the car in front of it, then crashed into the roadside.

Upon seeing this, the two black men who had smashed the car immediately pounced on them.

Without further hesitation, Liu Jin fired a shot that struck one of the black men in the leg.

The old man fell to the ground clutching his leg, but the bus ignored him and drove straight towards him. Terrified, he rolled on the ground to avoid the bus.

At the same time, the Cayenne's door opened.

The two little girls, like startled fawns, ran over in a flash.

"Help, help!"

Liu Jin waved his hand, gesturing for them to get in the car.

The two girls didn't dare to say a word, ran past Liu Jin, and rushed onto the bus.

Before they could even get their feet on the bus, it had already driven through a path and overturned the Citroën that was blocking the road.

The little girl screamed in fright and quickly grabbed the handrail.

"Leah?"

Alizee suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Is that you, Rhea?"

"Alizee!"

The girl with brown hair recognized Alizee and immediately ran up to her with a look of surprise and hug.

"It really is you! That's wonderful!"

The bus had already cleared a path and was driving past Liu Jin when he jumped onto the bus.

He stood at the car door, holding the handrail with one hand and a gun in the other, and fired two more shots into the air.

Several black men who wanted to rush over to stop him immediately crouched down in fright.

The bus sped off, and the vehicles behind it roared past.

As two cars drove past the bus, the driver rolled down his window and honked twice to express his gratitude.

Liu Jin smiled and waved to them.

In the distance, police lights were flashing, indicating that Paris police had been notified and were on their way to handle the situation.

but……

Under these circumstances, Liu Jin dared not place his hopes on the French police.

Didn't I see on the car TV that a large-scale riot has already broken out in Lestains, District 17?
Refugees and Black people broke through the police cordon and moved toward the Champs-Élysées.

Just kidding, that's one of Paris's iconic symbols.

The world's most prestigious luxury stores are concentrated there, so if there is an impact, it will have a huge effect on Paris.

Therefore, Paris police ordered the firing of rubber bullets and tear gas.

This made the situation even more chaotic...

My mother's face turned pale. As soon as the car door closed, she rushed up and slapped Liu Jin.

"What are you showing off for? What are you showing off for?"

"Mom, it's not that I'm bragging, but these black guys are in swarms, like locusts."

If we had lingered too long, we might have attracted more black people… The police in Paris are busy suppressing the riots right now, and even if they came over, they would most likely just observe from a distance. The police here don't have the concept of 'serving the people'.

Therefore, we must leave as soon as possible!

"But, but...where did you get the gun?"

"Those with a gun license are legally allowed to carry guns."

Chloe, you remember? Her brother is the police chief of Toulouse, and he got me a concealed carry permit.

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Mom, I've been through so much, I need someone to protect me."

"Xiao Jin, why don't we go back to China?"

"Okay, okay, calm down first... How much longer will it take to open the hotel? Is everything alright at the hotel?"

"I just contacted the hotel, and it's very safe there."

It will take about one hour and ten minutes.

"Then let's do it as soon as possible."

Liu Jin put the gun away and then helped his mother back to her seat.

“Amos, I am Léa Seydoux. I’ve heard so much about you… I really have to thank you for what you did earlier.”

A girl with long, reddish-brown hair walked over, kissed Liu Jin on the cheek, and then introduced herself.

"Léa, Seydoux?"

Alizee smiled and said, "Six Jin, you should have heard of her. Her grandfather is Mr. Jerome Seydoux, the chairman of Pathé Films."

"Um, I remember now."

Liu Jin and EMI have collaborated on several occasions.

The most recent example is "The Bélier Family," in which EMI was one of the producers.

Liu Jin laughed and said, "Why are you blocked?"

"Those black guys were speeding on the highway. We were in a hurry to get home, so we overtook them and then they stopped us!"

"Just got back to France?"

"Yes, I just finished filming location scenes for 'Beautiful People,' and then this happened when I got back..."

Léa Seydoux looked terrified.

Just then, her phone rang.

Judging from her conversation, it must have been a call from her family...

“Amos, it’s my grandfather on the phone.”

Liu Jin paused for a moment, then took it. "Good evening, Mr. Sai Du."

“Amos, thank you very much… It’s like this, Paris is a bit chaotic right now, and the 15th arrondissement is under martial law, so I can’t send anyone to pick up Léa. Could you please take care of her for a while? The martial law will end at dawn tomorrow, and I will send someone to pick her up then.”

"Of course, I'm staying at the Athena Hotel."

"No problem, thank you very much!"

Liu Jin hung up the phone and said to Leia with a smile, "Looks like you'll be spending the night with us tonight."

"Amos, thank you!"

She sat back down in the second row behind Liu Jin, huddled close to her assistant, and whispered to each other.

"Well done."

As Liu Jin sat down, Ma Aotai, while driving, spoke without turning his head.

"Thank you!"

Liu Jin turned to look at Alizee, raised his eyebrows, as if to say: Wasn't I handsome just now?

Alizee smiled, rested her head on his shoulder, and remained silent.

The cousins, still shaken, had lost all the excitement of their first trip abroad.

"Fourth Aunt, has Xiao Jin been living like this all these years?"

"Yes!"

"I heard that Xiao Jin was shot?"

"That happened two years ago..."

While chatting quietly with her relatives, Mom looked at Liu Jin, who was sitting at the front of the room, with concern.

She knew that Liu Jin seemed to have agreed just now, but would he really go back?
She's not quite sure!
Because of the concert at the end of July, she heard some rumors that Liu Jin lacked a sense of the bigger picture, incited conflict between the two countries, and that some people at higher levels were not satisfied with him. In fact, she had always known that Liu Jin was not well-liked in China.

Apart from a few collaborators, the entire literary world rejected him.

You see, even after seven years of writing books, the only works he has published in China are those four from 04.

He has written so many works abroad and won so many awards and honors, but apart from a few reports by CCTV News, the media mostly treats him with indifference. However, there are many traditional Chinese versions available in Hong Kong.

The old man also lost his temper over this.

But it's no use!
Once you're retired, who'll bother with you anymore?

People leave, tea grows cold...

My mother thinks Liu Jin won't go back.

With his personality, would he go back to China and be subservient to everyone?
Hard!

But if I don't go back, can I just keep drifting around outside like this?

My mother felt especially sorry for me.

Look at the mess outside!
……

Only one update today!
But, five thousand words...

(End of this chapter)