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Chapter 688 Escaping Paris
Liu Jin made a phone call to Chloe on the way.

She is in Paris.

What are you doing in Paris?
File a lawsuit!

After months of preparation, all evidence presented by Hong Kong and mainland newspapers, magazines, and online media regarding Liu Jin's alleged fabrication of false rumors has been secured and submitted to the Paris court for trial. Furthermore, America's side has also filed a lawsuit, with Robert Bennett as lawyer and former Supreme Court Justice Sandra O'Connor as advisor. Adhering to the principle of a decisive and ruthless attack, Liu Jin has taken a very strong stance this time.

Is Li Moumou dead?
It doesn't matter if you die, you will still be judged even if you die.

This guy is very rich!

As for the reactions of domestic media and individuals, Liu Jincai didn't bother to ask.

Anyway, there has to be some explanation.

"You fired the gun?"

"Ok!"

"Was anyone killed?"

"Definitely not, but someone was injured, hit in the thigh."

When I left, I saw police cars arrive; I guess the person had already been arrested.

"Find Mela and tell her to ask her brother for information."

Also, after returning to the hotel, I called the police to report the incident. I'll consult with my dad about how to proceed.

"it is good!"

"However, I estimate that the police won't have time to deal with you tonight, and will most likely contact you tomorrow."

Don't worry, get some rest... Waaaaah, they fired! The police opened fire! Live ammunition, this is getting out of hand!

I reckon she was watching the news too.

Liu Jin looked up at the car's television.

Sure enough, the police opened fire!

In Lestains, 17th ward, rioters threw petrol bombs at police, turning one officer into a human torch.

Fortunately, the police quickly extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers; otherwise, the victim would have certainly died.

The rioters' actions thoroughly enraged the police.

Police, who had previously exercised restraint and used only rubber bullets, received orders to open fire on rioters who deliberately attacked officers and created chaos.

They've started to restrain themselves!

There was no indiscriminate firing.

……

The bus entered the eighth district, where the security situation was good.

Although there were marches and rallies here, they were generally kept in check.

After arriving at the Athena Hotel, Liu Jin and his group successfully checked in.

Liu Jin told everyone to go back to their rooms and rest first, and then have dinner at the hotel restaurant an hour later.

He first escorted his mother to the guest room, then let Léa Seydoux and Alizee stay in a suite. The suite had three bedrooms and a living room, and was quite spacious.

He went back to his room, called the police station, and reported what had happened on the highway.

This kind of thing can't be hidden; it's too easy to be found out.

Putting everything else aside, finding out about Hachette's bus would be incredibly easy.

The police questioned Liu Jin about some information, and their attitude changed immediately after learning Liu Jin's identity.

"Mr. Amos, you don't need to be nervous."

We have investigated this matter, and your actions constituted legitimate self-defense. Currently, the police station is short-staffed. You have two options: one is to turn yourself in to the nearest police station now; the other is to turn yourself in tomorrow morning… However, my suggestion is that the streets are somewhat chaotic right now, so it would be safer for you to turn yourself in after daybreak.”

"Then I'll go at dawn."

Please tell me your current location.

"Athena Hotel".

"Then I suggest you go to the 6th Precinct police station tomorrow morning. The exact address is..."

Liu Jin is a celebrity with considerable influence in France.

Furthermore, the police had already received a report from the highway patrol, so they were very clear about the specific circumstances at the time.

After all, quite a few people called the police.

The streets are unsafe now, and since the person voluntarily surrendered, it means they had no intention of fleeing. Therefore, the police are willing to provide some assistance. Going to the police station within the stipulated time to cooperate with the investigation saves trouble for both parties.

Since guns were used, there has to be an explanation.

Liu Jin hung up the phone, changed his clothes, and then waited for his mother and the others in the restaurant.

"Uncle, you fired the gun, are you alright?"

"It's okay. I'll go to the police station tomorrow to explain the situation. I won't be able to accompany you then. You and Ali can act as guides."

"Forget it, who would dare to go out at a time like this?"

You saw Xiao Hao is behaving himself... I suggest we leave Paris as soon as possible. We can come a few days before they go back, and then we can wander around. I reckon they won't cause too much trouble..."

Qianqian is a seasoned Frenchwoman, so she's used to it.

She was indeed terrified when Liu Jin fired the shot.

But now, things have calmed down.

"uncle……"

The old nephew came closer, his eyes blinking.

"Don't even think about it. I'm going to the police station with a gun tomorrow to explain the situation."

"You'll have your fingerprints on the gun, and you won't be able to explain yourself. Let's go back to Toulouse; I'll take you to the shooting range."

"Okay, okay, okay!"

The old nephew nodded repeatedly.

……

The dinner was sumptuous.

but……

Most people have no appetite.

The gifts they received in Paris were an eye-opener for them.

After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms.

Liu Jin returned to his room, took off his clothes, and jumped into the pool on the terrace.

He swam two laps and felt much more relaxed.

Don't think he wasn't nervous. Today was the first time in his life he had fired a gun at someone... but given the situation just now, he couldn't show any fear, otherwise everyone would be even more nervous.

Soaking in the water, I felt completely relaxed.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

He climbed out of the pool, grabbed a towel from the chair, wrapped it around his waist, and went into the room, opening the door.

"Hehe, surprise!"

Alizee stood gracefully at the door.

Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh, feigning surprise, and picked Alizee up in his arms, then kicked the door shut.

……

The riots on the 28th lasted all night.

According to morning news reports, the incident resulted in 27 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.

While Alizee was still fast asleep, Liu Jin had already finished breakfast, changed into a new set of clothes, and left the hotel.

Chloe called him early in the morning and asked him to meet at the Sixth Precinct police station.

Accompanied by Chloe, Liu Jin was questioned by the police, surrendered the handgun he used yesterday, and provided his gun license.

After inspection, police confiscated Liu Jin's passport. He is not allowed to leave France until the case is closed.

Of course, leaving Paris is no problem.

Liu Jin also has a driver's license and residency permit, which allow him to travel freely within France.

"I told you, there wouldn't be a problem."

"Then you can help me get my passport."

"This is no problem."

"By the way, when is the court hearing?"

"It will be January next year!"

"You French people are really slow."

"It's much faster than going to the dentist in England!"

British people commonly use French; French people commonly use English.

The British and French, daily life in various European countries...

They nursed her back and forth, and gradually she got used to it.

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

To be honest, the French aren't much better than the British, and I don't know where they got the courage to insult the British.

It was already afternoon when we got back to the hotel.

Alizee has already gotten up and gone back to her suite.

Leia and her assistant have been picked up. Before leaving, she asked Qianqian to convey her gratitude to Liu Jin.

Léa Seydoux!

The next three generations of French Roses will achieve more than Eva.

She's a newcomer to the industry, having only starred in her first film, "My Girlfriend," last year as the second female lead.

"The Beautiful Person"?
Ah, I remember now, it's a work by Christopher Honoré.

A director, writer...

He met Liu Jin in Cannes in 2002, when his directorial debut, *Seventeen Chapters of Emotion*, won the Un Certain Regard Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Yes, the same award Wang Chao won the year before last.

The two then frequently communicated via email.

He wrote the novel "Reluctant to Part with My Brother" in 1996 and a play called "The Novice" in 98. After that, he stopped writing and focused his energy on screenwriting and directing.

What a talented guy!

In the original timeline, this guy had been hanging around Europe and had won many awards.

……

Uh, I've gone off-topic!
Léa Seydoux will star in many movies in the future.

Mission: Impossible 4, Inglourious Basterds...

However, the shameless bastard is gone now; he has become Liu Jin's "Assassination of the Emperor".

I reckon if Quentin wants to make changes, he'll have to consult with Liu Jin first.

Given Quentin Tarantino's personality, he might not be willing to film it; he only likes to film stories he creates himself.

Liu Jin's impression of Léa comes from "The Maid's Diary," a 2015 drama film... well, adapted from the novel "A Maid" by Liu Jin's friend Christian Auster. See Chapter Sixty-Seven for details.

She's appeared in films like Robin Hood and The Grand Budapest Hotel, and even co-starred with Monica Bellucci's ex-husband Vincent Cassel in Beauty and the Beast. Overall, she has a good track record, but like many French actresses, she doesn't get much exposure in mainstream Hollywood productions, basically sticking to art-house and drama films…

Liu Jin quickly put Leia out of his mind.

She is one year younger than Alizee.

To be honest, 22-year-old Léa Seydoux couldn't attract Liu Jin.

He now prefers mature women and has little interest in games of high-handed training and nurturing.

After returning to the hotel, Liu Jin asked his mother and the others what they thought.

Should we stay in Paris a few more days, or go back to Toulouse?
My mom declared without hesitation: Go to Toulouse!

Paris, it's awful!

Without further ado, Liu Jin immediately asked the hotel to inquire about trains to Toulouse.

The airport is already sealed off, so it's probably not a good place to get there.

The hotel quickly responded that Lyon train station was closed! Apparently, it was a major strike organized by the local train drivers' union in coordination with the actions of refugees and Black people. The strike was scheduled to last two days, meaning there would be no trains tomorrow.

"Why do you think the Paris railway union is getting involved?"

Qianqian couldn't help but complain to Alizee, "Those refugees and black people are competing with them for job opportunities."

"Holy Mother!"

Liu Jin smiled.

He then called Arno and explained the situation.

Arno immediately suggested that Maotay, who had picked them up at the airport the day before, drive them back to Toulouse.

"Won't this cause trouble for others?"

"It's alright, after all, I also have a cooperative relationship with the Hachette Group."

His collaboration with Hachette extends far beyond this one book.

There was also the previous collaboration on the French version of "Pirates of the Caribbean"...

Once the decision was made, everyone immediately packed their bags.

An hour later, Ma Aotai arrived at the hotel entrance in a bus.

It's not the bus from yesterday. That bus has already been sent for repairs, since it was involved in a collision on the highway and the front of the bus was damaged.

"Maotai, thank you for your hard work!"

After getting into the car, Liu Jin greeted Ma Aotai with a smile.

Ma Aotai seemed very happy, "What's so hard about it? There's a subsidy... This long trip is worth a week's salary for me."

My mother and the others boarded the car one after another.

Liu Jin then called Chloe to explain the situation.

"It would be best to leave Paris first. I received word that those black guys are planning to cause more trouble, and I reckon things won't calm down tonight."

"Still making trouble?"

"They didn't get enough benefits."

I'm afraid it's not a question of whether it's beneficial or not!
People died yesterday, more than twenty lives... Liu Jin is now certain that someone must be behind this.

High probability...

Liu Jin didn't tell his mother and the others the news, but instead told Alizee and Qianqian in French.

“You know, when Eva spoke to me before, she said that Paris is not a good place at all now... Otherwise, she wouldn’t have bought a house in New York. Her parents and her brother have all moved to Normandy.”

"Is Normandy good?"

"It's not as bustling as Paris, but it's very peaceful and the scenery is quite nice."

Hehe, Joey also said that when her Luna has babies next year, she'll save one for me.

Luna is a horse.

A thoroughbred white horse; Liu Jin couldn't remember the breed.

He asked in confusion, "When did you become so close to Eva? Didn't you call her a bitch before?"

"I'm close to Joey, what does that have to do with Eva?"

Alizee asked with a puzzled look.

Liu Jin opened his mouth, but for a moment he was speechless.

……

(End of this chapter)