I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 700 Mara's Good News
The next day, Liu Jin woke up in the second bedroom of Xiao Li's house.

Leonardo DiCaprio is going back to America!

After thinking it over, Liu Jin decided to return to Toulouse.

His Divergent series isn't finished yet...

The book "Divergent" has about 1.5 million words in total. Liu Jin has written nearly 1 million words since January.

Go back and work hard to finish it as soon as possible.

His task this year is quite demanding.

……

He then spent another day in Paris before setting off back to Toulouse.

Tianxian and Shuchang were also accompanying them.

The fairy was simply staying at home doing nothing. The old man had a new girlfriend and basically had no energy to take care of her.

In addition, there's the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14th.

She can only stay in China for a few days before she has to come back.

So after thinking it over for thirty seconds, he decided to go with Liu into Toulouse.

Isabelle Huppert, however, allowed Michelle Reis to stay in Paris, as she was about to take on a film called "White Material".

This is a film about the colonial era and the conflict between Black and White people. In the film, Isabelle Huppert has a son…

She meant to talk to Claire Denis and see if they could turn her son into an adopted daughter.

Then, I'll recommend Liu Yifei for the role.

The problem is, you're a white person from the colonial era, living in a world of black people, and you have a Chinese daughter?

After hearing the synopsis of the story, Liu Jin felt that Isabelle Huppert's idea was unreliable.

But it's also clear that Isabelle Huppert really likes Michelle Reis; otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to help her find roles.

"If you still want to rekindle your mother-daughter relationship with Isabel, I'll make a notebook for you two to enjoy later."

"It's a promise, no take-backs allowed."

"Ok!"

"Amos, you're absolutely amazing!"

"Call me Uncle!"

"A little bit!"

……

And so, Liu Jin helped Tianxian politely decline Isabelle Huppert's offer.

But he knew it was a good movie.

The original timeline seems to have received a nomination for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival.

Hmm, how about we help Isabelle get in touch with Old Ma?
Of course, this thought only flashed through my mind for a moment.

Isabelle Huppert doesn't need such honors; she already has enough! As I recall, she'll be the jury president at the Cannes Film Festival next year. Perhaps she should make another film and go to Cannes again next year?
never mind!

too tired!
After much deliberation, Liu Jin finally gave up on the idea.

He already has enough on his plate, why bother making things harder for himself?
But we can't forget that we need to prepare a story for Huppert... something he promised when they were filming the Bélier family.

Sophie and the others had other things to do.

Alizee and Eva stayed in Burg, Switzerland, with their mother.

Unable to leave France, Liu Jin eventually embarked on his return journey with Lao Zhong and Leslie after being relentlessly pursued by Tian Xian.

Maggie isn't going back.

She had some errands to run in Paris, and then she made plans to meet Liu Jin and the others at the Cannes Film Festival.

Before leaving Paris, he asked Leonardo DiCaprio about the property prices on Boulevard President Wilson.

Leonardo DiCaprio's apartment cost 2300 million euros!

After thinking it over, Liu Jin temporarily abandoned the idea.

Let's play it safe and inquire again at the end of the year; I reckon it'll be much cheaper then.

And at that time, he also had enough money to buy a house here...

Upon returning to Toulouse, Liu Jin informed Professor Michel that he was no longer on leave.

Professor Michel inquired in detail about his experiences in Paris, and then told Liu Jin not to worry about the monk.

There are quite a few writers in France who support monks.

However, many other writers, such as Professor Michel, who unequivocally reject the influence of political factors on literary creation, have a strong aversion to monks.

It's not that they're particularly friendly towards China, but they dislike the manipulation behind the scenes by people like the "Big Monk," which undermines the purity of literature. They belong to the naive school of writers who support literature without borders and reject the manipulation of political factors.

But in reality, could it really be that pure?
In fact, Professor Michel and his colleagues were well aware of this as well.

But Liu Jin is his student, and even more so, the future face of the Faculty of Arts at Toulouse II University.

He absolutely could not allow the monks and their ilk to influence Liu Jin, so he had decided to use his connections to cheer for Liu Jin.

This lawsuit has only just begun.

The battle between Liu Jin and the monk's gang had only just begun.

……

Unsurprisingly, China offered a criticism, but that was all.

In his previous life, Liu Jin was considered a hawk.

This is especially true for this lifetime!

He always felt that Chinese people were too concerned about saving face and too fond of talking about benevolence and morality.

The problem is, this isn't ancient times, when even Confucius failed to promote the idea of ​​benevolent rule. How much more so in this era?
It's nonsense to talk about benevolence and morality between countries.

The friend you thought you were was actually just a group of people with mutual interests.

When threatened, they will not hesitate to abandon you and side with your enemy.

Or perhaps they never considered you a friend, but simply used you to make money and then pay protection money to their American "daddies."

DSG submitted a letter of protest.

WJB sent a note to the ambassador to China to lodge a protest.

Then, no more...

Everything should be done with the big picture in mind. The Olympics are of paramount importance, and we need to showcase the grandeur of a great power!

However, the clash between Liu Jin and the monk became increasingly intense, with both sides engaging in rounds of debate in newspapers and online.

Liu Jin called the senior monk a rat from the gutter. The senior monk's men, in turn, insulted Liu Jin, calling him a lackey of a powerful nation.

Then the people behind both sides started to fuel the flames.

But overall, the winds are blowing in Liu Jin's favor... mainly because the foundation Liu Jin has built in France over the years is too solid.

His works, Notre Dame de Paris and Les Misérables, established his status as a French literary giant.

His social circle is also closely related to the entertainment industry.

Many celebrities have spoken out, with 30% siding with the monk, 40% with Liu Jin, and the remaining 30% playing both sides and trying to please everyone.

The heated exchange between the two sides kept the French public entertained.

……

What was the domestic reaction?
Liu Jin wasn't quite sure.

Xiao Hao said that there are many people supporting him online, but the media mostly criticizes him.

Liu Jin didn't care.

After returning from leave, he began to seclude himself to create.

Tianxian and Changchang spent three days in Toulouse and found it very boring.

Because Liu Jin didn't have time to entertain them, he was either writing papers, creating art, or painting, and he was extremely busy every day.

So, the fairy decided to go on vacation to Grysanthem.

She drove Liu Jin's Z8 with Changchang to Gryzan.

Leslie is vacationing there, so I'll visit him and also try out Liu Jin's Hugo yacht; that would be fun too.

Liu Jin did not object to this.

He really didn't have time to entertain them, so going to Grüssán was fine, since the manor was already built anyway.

……

And just like that, a new week arrived without us even realizing it.

Tuesday, October 4th.

it's clear!

This is also one of the most comfortable seasons in Toulouse.

In two months, it will get hot here.

By then, the days will be getting longer and longer... Last year in Toulouse, it was still light at 10 p.m., which was very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he wasn't there at the time.

Liu Jin got up very early and took the two big dogs out for a morning run, returning home covered in sweat.

But as soon as I entered the street, I saw a bright red SUV parked in front of my house.

It was an extremely pure hardcore off-road vehicle, with rugged lines and a wildness that was very eye-catching.

"Amos!"

Just as Liu Jin was feeling confused, the car door opened.

A tall, curvaceous woman stepped out of the car, waved to Liu Jin, and wore a seductive smile on her exquisite and beautiful face.

"Mara?"

Liu Jin was taken aback when he saw who it was.

She quickly walked a few steps to the woman, then hugged her tightly and spun her around.

"How did you come?"

"Amos, I did it!"

"what?"

"Hehe, I've been elected as a councilor for the Campania region!"

Liu Jin suddenly realized!

Yes, it seems the elections in Italy have already ended.

He put Mara down, glanced at the street corner and the end of the street, then reached out and pulled Mara to open the door and go inside.

As soon as he entered, Mara hugged him tightly and gave him a passionate kiss.

Without further ado, Liu Jin slammed the door shut, then picked Mara up in his arms and carried her up the stairs.

After the 2006 New Year, he and Mara never saw each other again.

However, the two have maintained contact.

It could be a phone call or an email.

On Chinese New Year's Day in 07, he and Mara chatted all night long.

That same day, Mara decided to run for councilor in the Campania region, for which Liu Jin secretly provided one million US dollars in campaign funds. Of course, this money didn't come from Liu Jin's account, but was donated through the Ras Al Khaimah Foundation.

In any case, Europe currently has no restrictions on funds from ZD.

Otherwise, the Abu Dhabi consortium would not have been able to acquire Manchester City.

SNEG and the Ras Al Khaimah Foundation have a long-standing partnership, with the Ras Al Khaimah Foundation participating in the production of several SNEG films.

The two accounts were frequently linked, and no problems could be found.

Kasimi was also happy to take this opportunity to make a political investment.

Anyway, no one will doubt the relationship between Liu Jin and Mara. At most, they can bring up a past scandal, but it won't affect the overall situation.

Liu Jin is quite famous in Italy.

In particular, the scandalous affair between Liu Jin and Monica Bellucci at sea in 06 caused a sensation in Italy.

It was that scandal that led to the end of Monica and Vincent Cassel's marriage.

Afterwards, Liu Jin wholeheartedly supported Monica and helped her star in "I Am Legend," which earned her a lot of support from Italians.

At least, Italian actresses, news anchors, and models have a very good impression of Liu Jin!
Two and a half years have passed in the blink of an eye!

Mara is still as beautiful as ever, her charm undiminished.

As for how she became a legislator, and how she will develop after becoming a legislator?

Liu Jin didn't even bother to ask.

Let's have an exchange match first!

At times like these, a beautiful woman has traveled a great distance to relive her past dreams.

Ah!
It's still so moisturizing...

(End of this chapter)