I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 695 Let's Sing!
The Paris Olympic torch relay started from the Eiffel Tower, proceeded along the left bank of the Seine to Islemlino, and then turned back along the right bank of the Seine to Place Trocadero.

Walk through the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and the Louvre to the Paris City Hall, and then head to Île de la Cité.

Cross the Pont Neuf to the Palais Bourbon, then head south to the headquarters of the French Olympic Committee, ending at the Stade de la Charetti.

The whole process took four and a half hours.

There were five groups of people attempting to steal the Olympic torch, with the most serious being the third group, Kim J.
She is a Paralympic fencing champion.

When the other party tried to snatch the torch, she said: "If you want to take the torch, you'll have to take it off my dead body."

This shows just how dangerous the situation was at the time.

……

Zhao DS was one of the torchbearers.

Upon learning the news, I was extremely angry.

He suppressed his anger, completed the torch relay, and then directly questioned the mayor of Paris.

Why would such a blunder occur at such a globally watched event?

Leaving aside those who held up FH signs on their balconies and along the roadside, the French are the kind of people who can even oppose themselves, let alone FH. But attacking an Olympic torchbearer is something that has never happened before in the history of the Olympic torch relay.

He demanded that those protecting the torchbearers be protected.

At the same time, it was demanded that the attackers be severely punished...

He will issue a diplomatic note to France on behalf of DSG regarding this matter.

Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë was also in a bind, and could only apologize repeatedly in the face of Zhao DS's questioning.

He was well aware that if this matter was not handled properly, it could escalate into a serious diplomatic incident.

After all, China and France have been in a honeymoon period in recent years, with continuous friendly exchanges between the two countries.

This happened...

He knew very well who the mastermind was, and Zhao DS knew too, but everyone tacitly refrained from revealing it.

……

Liu Jin and others were taken to the police station in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Those who caused trouble and attacked were sent to the Seventh Precinct police station.

Too many people!

There were over a hundred attackers, and more than sixty were captured on the spot. Among them, seven were seriously injured and fourteen were slightly injured.

There were even more people protecting the torchbearers.

The Amos Friends team alone has more than a dozen people, most of whom are women.

In addition, there are fans, totaling forty or fifty people.

They were separated into male and female cells at the police station. Liu Jin, Lao Zhong, Olivier, Leslie Cheung, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ozon were together; Sophie and a dozen other celebrities were opposite them. Both sides were small cells, while the rest were locked in large cells.

As for the original prisoners, they were all taken away and locked in a small solitary confinement room.

"Amos, are you alright?"

Eva, gripping the iron bars in her cell, asked with concern.

Liu Jin's clothes were torn, he had bruises all over his body, injuries on his face, and blood at the corner of his mouth.

Hearing Eva's words, he laughed and said, "Of course I'm fine... Eva, Ali, are you alright?"

Sophie, Monica, Audrey, Marion... are you all alright?

"Bar, are you alright?"

Little Li quickly asked loudly.

Bal glanced at him and said, "I'm perfectly fine. If it weren't for protecting you, I wouldn't have gotten punched."

Leonardo DiCaprio looks rather pathetic right now, with a bruised and swollen face.

He chuckled and turned to the fans, saying, "Are you all doing well?"

"Jack, we're fine. Are you alright?"

"I'm not Jack, I'm... never mind, do whatever you want."

Leonardo DiCaprio was somewhat helpless.

Sophie and the others, however, remained calm and composed, surrounding Monica with a hint of excitement.

Emmanuel had participated in MY back in the day and had even been hit by a police baton, so he showed no sign of panic.

She was actually quite interested in Monica.

"Monica, you're pretty good. I saw you take down at least three people."

"Yes, yes, Monica, when did you learn martial arts?"

Monica laughed and said, "Do you think I wasted four months training at the Alabama Military Academy?"

She was so excited!

In "I Am Legend", she is agile and skillful.

This was her first time experiencing a real street fight, and it was incredibly exciting for her.

Several women gathered together, chatting excitedly. They didn't seem afraid at all; on the contrary, they were quite excited.

Bar also joined in.

At that moment, a faint sob could be heard coming from the prison cell.

They were all young girls who rushed out in a moment of passion, but now that enthusiasm has subsided, and they're starting to panic.

Liu Jinchao glanced over there.

This incident has blown up quite a bit; it's being broadcast globally!

It's likely that the police won't release him anytime soon.

He was chatting with Alizee and Eva across the cell.

Hearing the crying, he frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Friends, thank you for your courage and integrity."

Don't be afraid, everyone. Everything we've done is to protect the torch relay and to fight against those evil people. The law will definitely be on our side. Don't worry, my lawyer is outside, and you'll be able to leave here soon.

Such opportunities are rare, why don't we sing?

"Sing?"

A little girl with a few cute freckles on her face looked at Liu Jin with a look of doubt in her eyes.

Liu Jin smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right, singing!"

As he spoke, he stood up and looked around the cell.
Nothing at all!

He thought for a moment, took out his phone from his pocket, sat on the floor, and gently tapped the railing with his phone, making a rhythmic sound.

He nodded slightly and quickly found the melody.

“i got sunshine, on a cloudy day,

Despite the dark clouds, I felt as if I were basking in the sunshine.
when its cold outside, i got the month of may,

While I am out in the cold, the flowers are in full bloom in May.
well i guess u say wat can make me feel this way
my girl
I bet you're wondering what makes me feel this way.
......"

Liu Jin's voice has a youthful quality.

This song, "My Girl," is practically a household name.

Originally a song by the Chicago band The Temptations, written and composed by Smoky Robinson and Ronald White in 1964. But it was Michael Jackson who truly made it famous. He covered the song as a teenager, and as he later became a superstar, the song became widely known and loved.

In 2019, Taylor Swift performed this song with a virtual avatar of Michael Jackson at a concert.

That feeling of traveling through time gave Liu Jin goosebumps.

And now, he is singing this very song.

Alizee keenly realized that Liu Jin's rendition was not a pure Michael Jackson version.

She also sat on the floor, cross-legged, and tapped the wooden floor with her hands, adding some variation to the somewhat monotonous music. Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh!
He sang a few lines, and then Leslie Cheung came over and sat down, joining in with his deep voice.

Many people have heard this song and sung it.

The melody is very simple, yet it has a magical power to bring peace to the soul after listening to it.

Several little girls in the prison cell couldn't resist and started singing along with Liu Jin. Their singing grew louder and louder, filled with joy and happiness.

Soon, the song ended.

Alizee, in the cell across the street, started singing along.

It is a song written by Liu Jin for "Love at Sunset", and it has a special flavor in this context.

Eva, standing nearby, also began humming "Love."

Sophie and her friends, who were chatting enthusiastically, also came over and hummed along.

After Alizee finished singing, Liu Jin's rhythm of tapping on the railing changed again.

This time, Alizee immediately recognized the song as "You Are Beautiful".

Liu Jin hasn't sung this song since his concert on July 31st last year.

Even though Alizee and Eva tried everything they could, they couldn't get him to sing again.

But now...

Alizee's smile was exceptionally radiant.

Eva felt the same way, because she felt that Liu Jin sang the song to her.

Sophie, Emmanuel, and Monica also sat down, listening quietly while humming along and smiling.

……

Outside the cell, the guard sat at his desk, a smile on his face, humming along softly to the song.

There is no studio version of this song, but the concert version is widely known.

Just then, the sheriff from the reception hall arrived with reporters and a photographer. She was about to speak when a guard waved her off, gesturing for silence. Immediately afterwards, she, the reporter, and the cameraman heard singing coming from inside the cell.

The reporter is Melissa!

The Olympic torch relay was still ongoing, so she asked her station for permission to conduct an interview at the police station.

The chief of the Sixth District Police Station didn't want to cause trouble, and besides, there were people locked up inside... so he immediately gave them the green light.

Melissa quickly signaled the cameraman to start the camera, then lowered her voice and said, "We are now at the Sixth Precinct, where Amos, Alizee, Leslie, Sophie, Eva, and Leonardo DiCaprio are being held... We originally hoped to interview them about their views on the attack on the Olympic torch, but instead we heard a concert first."

The camera then pans to the prison cell.

The people inside were unaware of it.

Old Zhong did see it, but he didn't warn Liu Jin and the others.

The fans in the prison cell also put aside their fear and gathered behind the iron bars, singing along with Liu Jin and the others.

After singing "You Are Beautiful," Alizee sang "La isla bonita."

However, she didn't dance; she just sat on the floor and sang.

"Amos, sing a new song."

Eva suddenly shouted.

"Ok?"

Liu Jin was stunned.

Following suit, Sophie and the others also started to cheer.

He smiled and said, "There is a new song, which was originally intended for Ali's latest album..."

Then I'll sing it once first.

The rhythm of the phone tapping on the railing changed again.

"Always Remember Us This Way...for everyone here today."

"Wow!"

Bar slapped the floor excitedly.

Sophie and the others started whistling.

Outside the cell, Melissa said in a low voice, "Oh my, this doesn't feel like a police station, it feels more like a concert venue."

"Ladies and gentlemen, you're in for a treat! We not only heard familiar old songs, but we also witnessed the birth of a new one... I'm starting to envy these people in there; they're so lucky... Officer Zorn, what about you?"

The sheriff laughed and said, "I really want to join them now."

“That Paris sky burning in your eyes
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It's buried in my soul like France gold
You found the light in me that I couldn't find
So when I'm all choked up
But I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
......"

The song "Always Remember Us This Way" is a theme song from the 2018 film "A Star Is Born".

The singer is Lady Gaga.

She is also one of the songwriters of this song.

To be honest, Liu Jin didn't like the early morning songs by Lady Gaga. Whether it was the poker face or the other songs, he felt they were just so-so.

In addition, her unconventional style always made Liu Jin feel that she was just trying to attract attention.

But she is truly a talented woman.

Liu Jin particularly likes songs released after 2015.

This includes the song "Always Remember Us This Way".

This song has two versions: a concert version, which is grand and majestic; and a studio version, which is light and playful.

Liu Jin is currently using the studio recording version.

He sang with a smile on his face, while Leslie Cheung and Alizee sat on the ground, clapping along to the beat.

The others sat quietly on the floor, swaying their bodies and humming softly along with Liu Jin's singing.

They didn't know the lyrics, but they could still hum along to the melody.

Eva, Sophie, and Monica leaned against the railing, swaying gently, their beautiful faces beaming with radiant smiles.

It was as if, at this moment, they were not in a prison cell, but in the Zénith Paris - La Villette in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.

Although it lacks the most advanced sound systems and instruments, it still has a fantastic atmosphere.

"I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah
When I'm all choked up
But I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye
Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down
And the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way, oh, yeah
When you look at me
And the whole world fades
I'll always remember us this way. "

The song ended.

The fans in the prison cell, however, were moved to tears.

Suddenly, a girl reached out her hand through the iron bars towards Liu Jin, her face streaked with tears, and cried out hoarsely, "Amos, I love you!"

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

"Amos, you are our eternal god!"

"Amos, stop paying attention to Alizee and Eva, I want to have your baby..."

In the small cell, Alizee and Eva's faces were both dark!

Sophie and the others burst into laughter.

Leonardo DiCaprio pointed at the girl who had screamed first and said, "I remember you, you just said you loved me!"

Laughter echoed throughout the prison cell.

Melissa gestured to the cameraman to turn off the camera.

She knew that if this footage were broadcast that night, it would make all the French people scream nonstop!
So romantic...

I wish I could be in it myself.

……

(End of this chapter)