I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 732 The Little Assistant is in Place!
This name seems familiar!
But I can't remember.

Fortunately, Liu Jin has one advantage: if he can't remember something, he simply doesn't think about it and absolutely avoids making himself uncomfortable.

Anyway, we'll see each other tomorrow.

……

It started raining again outside during dinner time.

In November, the weather in southern Italy is unpredictable, with extreme temperature differences on Sundays.

During the day, the sun shines brightly, and the temperature is between 16-20°C. The temperature in Sicily is even higher, around 22-23°C.

It is very likely to rain tonight.

Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate, southern Italy experiences heavy moisture in November.

The temperature will also drop, to 8-10°C.

The two cats were already lounging on the terrace. Eva, the tabby cat, had been a bit sleepy lately; after drinking goat's milk at night, she crawled into the cat bed Bella had bought for her. The cat bed was large enough to hold one adult cat and five or six kittens.

Banana faithfully sleeps outside the cat's bed, serving as Eva's guardian knight.

Gan!
Owning a cat means having to deal with their constant displays of affection, it's so annoying!
Liu Jin subconsciously wanted to have a drink.

But considering last night...

Forget it, I'd rather not drink it!

So they turned on the pool and filled it with hot water.

Liu Jin stripped naked, jumped into the pool, swam a couple of laps, then leaned against the poolside, staring blankly at the drizzling rain outside.

I've had nothing to do for a whole month, and suddenly I feel really bored.

Or, how about we write it in a notebook?
Liu Jin jumped out of the pool, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around himself, then went barefoot into the room.

After drying myself off in the bathroom on the first floor and changing into some dry clothes, I took my laptop and went out to the living room to sit on the terrace.

What to write?

Liu Jin turned on his computer, feeling somewhat lost.

Suddenly, he remembered something, picked up his phone, and called Mela.

"Mera, contact Rick and ask him if he knows a comic called 'Red Battlefield'?"

It seems to have been published in 03 or 04. The author's name is Wildstorm, and it should be a studio under DC-comics.

Ask if it's possible to buy the copyright?

Besides, you're still in Paris, right...?

See if you can get in touch with Philippe Pozzo di Borgo… um, that paralyzed tycoon. I want his story; ask him if he can grant me permission. This needs to be done quickly; I'll wait for your reply.”

How's the lawsuit going?

"They lost the case... 1.2 million in medical expenses? 30 million in compensation?"

What did that bitch say?

"She disagrees and insists on 80 million in compensation?"

“Let her die, keep appealing… I can pay for her medical expenses, but don’t even think about paying for her emotional distress.”

I also want her to compensate me for emotional distress!

"Can?"

After chatting with Chloe for a while, Liu Jin made up his mind.

“Then sue her for her remarks that caused me immense emotional distress… I still can’t focus on my creative work and have had to temporarily leave France to work in Italy. I demand 300 million euros in compensation, not a penny less.”

Three hundred million? That's definitely impossible!

But if this lawsuit continues, it is highly likely to succeed.

If, and I mean if... if Liu Jin succeeds, can other Chinese people follow suit and file lawsuits?

With 1.2 billion Chinese people, it's not a large number. If even one in a million sues that bitch, they could sue her to death...

It's worth a try; it won't cost much.

Liu Jin has prepared ten million euros in legal fees for Chloe's legal team!
Chloe was so clever.

He immediately understood Liu Jin's idea.

"Amos, that bitch is really unlucky to have messed with you."

"Hey hey...Come to Salerno for fun?"
I just bought a yacht, it'll be here next month, and we'll go out to sea then.

“No, Mela and I aren’t interested in the yacht. We want you to dance the same dance you did last night in front of us.”

Liu Jin's face immediately darkened.

"goodbye!"

Chloe's maniacal laughter came through the phone.

Without saying a word, Liu Jin hung up the phone!

……

The rain continued to fall.

About 80% of the villas in Taiyang Shiwan were dark.

Silence, a deathly silence except for the sound of rain and waves.

Come and feel it!

In the stillness of the night, in the empty room, alone...

This is perfect for writing horror novels!

The first thing that flashed through Liu Jin's mind was "Lurking" (a horror film directed by James Wan).

Then I was reminded of another of James Wan's works, The Conjuring!
There are two parts to *Insidious*, while *The Conjuring* is adapted from American author Andra Perren's *True Story: The House of Darkness and the House of Light*. This book was published in 2011, meaning it hadn't yet been written...

He hadn't read that book.

But he had seen the Summoning of Souls.

When I saw it, I got goosebumps.

Horror novels in China are just so-so, but America is a hot topic in the horror genre.

Stephen King started out with horror novels... and given the popularity of The Conjuring movie in America, Liu Jin felt there was no problem.

Do it when you think of it!

Without further hesitation, Liu Jin typed the title "The Conjuring" into the document.

……

The rain stopped at midnight.

Liu Jin wrote for three hours straight, and he got so worked up about it!

But one thing must be admitted: this environment is really suitable for writing horror novels; the inspiration just keeps coming!

He became a little scared and called two big guys back to the house, sealing himself in the blankets.

I feel dawn.

After getting up, I drank a cup of Four Treasures Vitality Tea.

It was made from Codonopsis pilosula, Ophiopogon japonicus, Astragalus membranaceus, and American ginseng. It was the house that Lao Zhong opened for him.

Once you're over thirty, you need to learn how to take care of yourself!
Don't take goji berries every day; it depends on the individual. Then, I took the two big kids out for a jog along the mountain path in Taiyangshiwan.

I ran for two hours and was covered in sweat.

Back home, I took another shower and then sat down at the computer again to continue the work I hadn't finished the night before.

At 9:50, Liu Jin's phone rang.

Which Miriam called? She's already at the intersection of Sunstone Bay.

Liu Jin didn't waste any time. He drove off and picked up Miriam at the intersection...

Eh?
Liu Jin recognized Miriam the moment he saw her.

Ball Flower 2nd Generation?

Miriam Leone is an Italian actress.

The winner of the 69th Miss Italy pageant... even better than Mara's achievements.

Mara only came in sixth place back then!

She must have acted in quite a few movies, but to be honest, Liu Jin didn't know, he hadn't seen them.

The only movie he had ever seen was "The Great Lover," which was screened in Southwest China in 2024. He fell in love with her at first sight!

unilateral!
Her works are mainly concentrated in Europe.

If it weren't for that movie, "The Great Love Affair," Liu Jin wouldn't even know who this person was.

But after looking her up online, I found out she's quite famous! She's touted as the last classical beauty of Italy…

However, Liu Jin prefers her swimsuit photos!

"Hey, Mia?"

Liu Jin stopped his car next to her.

"Dr. Amos?"

"boarding!"

Miriam didn't make a fuss and got into the car.

"I'm very sorry to have made you come to pick me up in person, but the driver didn't want to come up."

"Ha, this is the wealthy area of ​​Salerno. They have to leave a record when they come and go."

"Oh okay!"

Twenty-three-year-old Mia was as pure and innocent as a beauty who had stepped out of a painting.

No wonder Italians will call her a 'goddess' in the future.

She has a fantastic figure, reminiscent of Monica's early days.

In recent years, Monica started tanning to follow trends... It's supposed to be fashionable, but she really didn't look as good as when she starred in Malèna. However, after Liu Jin's persuasion, she started going back to her original tan and is now much fairer than she was two years ago.

Mia's skin was very fair and delicate.

Compared to Malena in "Malèna," she lacked some of the alluring charm, but possessed a more unforgettable purity.

The car returned to the villa.

"No. 404, Taiyangshiwan?"

Mia stood in front of the main gate of the villa and asked in confusion, "Are there so many villas here?"

"Haha, I made them change it!"

Does a 404 error have any special meaning?

Liu Jin drove the car into the garage, parked it, and then came out.

"404 is a number that has special significance for Chinese people."

"I've never heard of that. When I was in college, I knew some Chinese people who seemed to be more obsessed with numbers like 6 and 8."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

"Let's go inside and talk."

Liu Jin closed the gate outside the villa.

It's called a villa, but it could also be called an estate.

It certainly isn't as large as Gryzan, but with a combined area of ​​over 5,000 square meters, it's not surprising that it's called a manor.

Liu Jin led Mia to the living room.

"We just moved in, so it's not quite fully developed yet."

Mia, since Marco introduced you, I won't waste my breath arguing with you.

I'm here collaborating with Professor Barbara Dieffendorf, a history professor at Columbia University, on a research project.

As for why I became an assistant?
You'll gradually find out... I'm mainly responsible for translating Italian documents.

How's your English?

"My SAT score is 1460, and my TOEFL score is 115!"

Hey!
I think this person is a top student.

The SAT has a maximum score of 1600, and you scored 1460... In other words, your English level is good enough for academic research.

Not to mention the TOEFL, which has a perfect score of 120.
A TOEFL score of 100 is required for Princeton University, but you have 115.
Liu Jin couldn't help but be curious, "With such good grades, how did you end up dropping out?"

"I want to be an actor!"

Well, in the future, children from better-off families in China will all aspire to become stars.

Without giving it any further thought, Liu Jin pondered for a moment and then asked, "What's your Italian level? I mean... never mind, Marco said you studied literature and philosophy before, so it shouldn't be a problem. I need you to help me with some document translation."

Also, finish your studies.

"what?"

"Don't be surprised, this is your father's request."

I can help you transfer your student status from the University of Catania to the University of Salerno.

This place might not be as highly ranked as the University of Catania, but in the humanities and social sciences… you can complete your studies while serving as my assistant. As for me, if I have the right resources, I can recommend you for auditions, but of course, not within the next two years.”

Mia fell silent!

She didn't expect...

But it seems reasonable.

My dad asked Marco Müller for help.

But the resources in the Italian film and television industry are limited.

She had already decided to enter the Miss Italy beauty pageant when Old Ma called her.

Dr. Amos's resources... in Italy, are top-tier. And he has an excellent reputation among European actresses. Although he's a womanizer and has many scandals, every actress who's been linked to him has risen to great heights.

Two years doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Miriam hesitated for a moment, then made up her mind.

"I have no problem, but...where do I live?"

……

(End of this chapter)