I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 731 The Second Generation of Ball Flower
On June 25, 2009, Los Angeles time, Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest due to drug overdose.

He passed away at the age of 50.
Regarding this globally recognized superstar, Liu Jin actually...

He was no stranger to Michael Jackson.

In the 1980s, when this superstar's songs were introduced to China, he didn't like them very much at first.

But as I learned English and learned more about him, I couldn't help but start to like this superstar.

His songs, his dances, his concerts...

There are many speculations about the cause of his death in later generations, and Liu Jin finds it difficult to make a judgment.

This is a kind and innocent person!

He's a good person!
In 1985, he composed and sang "We Are One World" to raise funds for famine relief in Africa.

All proceeds from the song will be donated to charity.

In 1992, the Heal the World Foundation was established to help patients with AIDS and juvenile diabetes.

According to the 2000 Guinness World Records, he has funded 39 charities.

He has donated over $300 million to charities in his personal capacity, making him the Guinness World Record holder for the highest individual donation by a celebrity.

The Guinness World Record holder is the 'King of Philanthropy'.

He has many stories!

It has influenced generations, including Chinese people.

Wasn't that "Old Boys" music video made to commemorate him in the context of his passing?
Anyway, Liu Jin admitted that he couldn't do that kind of universal love.

There are too many stories about Michael Jackson... I won't go into detail, lest I be accused of padding the word count.

The problem is, he invited me to his concert next July!
but……

That concert was destined never to happen.

But what can he do?
He helped Anita Mui extend her life by a few years, but that was actually not difficult to do.

While saving my brother's life, we should focus on improving her treatment.

But what about Michael's death?
Are you suggesting he run up to Michael and say, "Michael, you're going to die in June!"
They'll either be seen as mentally ill or as murderers; they'll either get away with it.

Previously, when there was no contact, Liu Jin could treat him as a stranger.

Now, he has extended an invitation...

Liu Jin hung up the phone and looked at Michael's message.

After a long pause, he replied: It's an honor!
Let's make contact first, and then see how things go.

But I estimate...

If it really is a conspiracy theory, to be honest, America's side is playing a very ruthless game. Don't be fooled by Liu Jin's impending status as a billionaire; if he were to truly offend certain interest groups... his billions in assets could become a death sentence.

No, I need to get bodyguards ready!

Liu Jin had a sudden thought.

He wasn't in China, after all.

In the future, he will definitely need to have a team of bodyguards, and he can't hire those security companies.

Based on the plot of the movie *America the Movie*, what if the security company's bodyguards turn against them? Those guys have no professional ethics whatsoever. They're people who live on the edge; you're talking to them about professional ethics? You must be joking... Those people have no morals whatsoever.

Ask your dad for help?

There are so many veterans in China every year.

It seems like it's not impossible!
However, the number of people cannot be too large; they can only appear as core members.

We also need to find some foreigners... people we know well, people we can keep close by. For example, someone like Gabriel Theo, the dog trainer at the Grossant estate. Or someone like Genevieve, that wouldn't be a problem either.

But core members must go through Dad's connections.

……

Liu Jin's thoughts were in flux.

Michael made me think of myself, and then I thought of Michael again.

There's no rush regarding Michael's situation.

We need to make initial contact before considering any further plans. Without even initial contact, there's no point in talking about rescuing them.

Therefore, we can only take it one step at a time and see how it goes!
After Liu Jin figured this out, he was too lazy to waste his time and energy on internal conflicts.

Saturday the 15th.

Liu Jin didn't go out; instead, he stayed in his new home, playing with the dogs and cats.

Two big ones don't seem to be enough!
Liu Jin made a phone call back to the Grüsang Manor, inquired about Turner, and then asked him to find a way to send over three more mongrel dogs.

It must be a well-trained mixed-breed dog!
In Gryzan, there are three dogs in a squad.

With two large dogs inside and three more mongrels outside, safety will be greatly enhanced.

Also, I need to buy a gun!
Europe has gun control measures, but not a complete ban.

The law stipulates that illegal possession, use, or transfer of firearms can result in imprisonment.

The legal possession and use of firearms is only permitted under specific circumstances.

Therefore, gun control in Europe is only partial!
Of course, the process of legally possessing firearms is very strict.

However, it's not that there are no channels to obtain firearms... Europe, unlike China, doesn't have very strict gun control measures. There are too many gangs here, and arms dealers are as numerous as hairs on a cow.

When Liu Jin was in Toulouse, he had asked Abel about it.

France also has partial gun control, but on the black market, as long as you have money, you can buy any gun you want in the world.

Soviet, American, Chinese, European...

Moreover, there is a profession called gunsmith in Europe.

They can create guns with perfect performance, but they are called works of art and can be collected.

In his previous life, Liu Jin had never been exposed to this level.

After his rebirth, based on snippets of information from many people, he became very skeptical of the so-called European gun control.

It is legal to own guns in Italy, France, and Germany.

However, they mainly use small-caliber pistols.

However, there are exceptions, such as Switzerland.

Perhaps due to their national defense strategy of universal conscription, Switzerland allows people to carry not only small-caliber pistols, but also fully automatic and semi-automatic rifles.

In addition, Italy is a bridgehead for refugees landing in Europe.

Salerno also has Salerno Bay...

The more I think about it, the more terrifying it becomes. We must stockpile guns, not just pistols, but also automatic rifles, otherwise it will be too dangerous.

Without money, everything is difficult.

But now that I have money...

Liu Jin immediately called Mara. She had just finished a meeting in Brussels and was preparing to return home.

Mara laughed non-stop when she talked to Liu Jin about the video he posted yesterday.

After a long pause, she finally got back to the point and asked, "Amos, what's the matter?"

"I bought a new house."

“I heard it from Louisa.”

"It's big!"

"so what?"

"I've reserved a guest room for you."

Mara chuckled on the phone.

"But I don't feel safe enough, I need to stockpile guns."

There was silence on the phone.

"Don't you have a gun license?"

"Not enough, I need more powerful guns..."

Mara thought for a moment and said, "You can contact Jiaoya. She has more connections than I do."

Zyoya is the nickname of Giorgia Meloni, who will become the future Prime Minister Meloni.

"Could you please talk to her for me? It would be impolite of me to contact her so abruptly."

"Okay, I'm going back to Rome tonight. I have dinner plans with her tomorrow, and I'll talk to her about this then."

Basically, once Mela speaks up, it's almost certain that the matter is settled.

Liu Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

……

This day was Saturday.

While Liu Jin was receiving constant harassing phone calls, the G20 summit was held in Washington, D.C., to discuss countermeasures to the financial crisis. During the meeting, President George W. Bush even brought out Liu Jin's book, "The Big Short."

He hopes to use some of the content from "The Big Short" to discuss some measures.

Many people have read this book...

But how do we do it?
According to Liu Jin's description in his book, the best way is to take down Wall Street.

The question is, will America agree?
Moreover, President George W. Bush is about to step down... and behind the Black man is a very deep Wall Street background.

Is he capable of implementing this plan?

Just think about it, it's impossible!
Therefore, this summit is destined to yield no results.

……

It was getting dark.

The setting sun casts its glow.

The sunset painted the Sun Stone Mountain.

Liu Jin was making meat patties in the kitchen, planning to make a steamed meat patty, the kind popular in Guangdong.

Unfortunately, Salerno doesn't have a Chinatown... There are very few Chinese people here, not just local Chinese. For example, the University of Salerno didn't enroll a single Chinese international student this year. And in the past few years, there have only been two Chinese international students.

Yes, I've already graduated; I studied medicine.

In the future, the University of Salerno will have exchanges and contacts with China, and more and more Chinese people will know about the University of Salerno.

But now...

Very few Chinese people know about the University of Salerno.

They might not even know Salerno.

Even those who follow Serie A closely are unaware that Salerno FC played in the third division before 2015.

Serie A is also an important way for Chinese people to understand Italy.

Salerno doesn't even have a Serie B team, which shows how obscure it is.

Many ingredients and seasonings are unavailable, so we'll just have to make do.

Liu Jin was busy in the kitchen, with two large dogs guarding the doorway, while two small dogs lay on the blanket in the living room, watching Liu Jin curiously.

Just then, the phone rang.

Liu Jin washed his hands, picked up the phone, and answered it.

"This is Amos."

“Hello, Dr. Amos, I am Miriam Leone, you can call me Mia.”

Uncle Mark Müller asked me to contact you…

"Oh, I know! You've arrived in Salerno?"

"Not yet, I'm in Rome... I wanted to contact you beforehand because I didn't know if you were in Salerno."

"I am here."

"Then I'll take the intercity train there first thing tomorrow morning. When is a convenient time for you?"

"Anything is fine with me... It seems like it only takes two hours to get from Rome to Salerno. How about this, after ten o'clock is fine too."

"Then, I will come to visit at ten o'clock sharp."

What I mean is, I won't get up before 10 o'clock.

You'd better come over this afternoon.

But since Mia had already said it, Liu Jin felt he couldn't say anything more.

Ten o'clock it is!

It's just a little earlier.

Perfect, I can also take both of them for a run.

Actually, given the size of this villa, there's no need to walk the dog at all.

Two big ones can relieve themselves on the beach; they're very hygienic... and the area is big enough for them to do whatever they want.

But walking the dog is a way of emotional connection.

Liu Jin felt that walking the dog wasn't a big deal.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Jin continued cooking.

But as he was working, he suddenly stopped, lost in thought.

Miriam Leone?
This name sounds familiar?

……

(End of this chapter)