I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 747 Bodyguard
Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 92nd arrondissement, Paris, Américain de Paris Hospital.

This is the best private hospital in Paris.

Countless millionaires and celebrities flocked to it.

High medical costs, superb medical skills, and impeccable service are the hallmarks of this hospital.

Jerome Aristide, nearing forty, sat in his car in the parking lot, looking worried.

He was a soldier in the French Army. After retiring from the military, he became the security manager of a financial company and earned a considerable income, which would be considered middle-class in France.

However, starting last year, the wife fell seriously ill, plunging the family into financial hardship.

Jerome's income was originally very high, and although the treatment costs at the America Hospital in Paris were high, he could still afford them.

But this year, a financial crisis caused the financial company he worked for to go bankrupt, and he lost his job as a result.

Approaching forty, finding another job with similarly high pay is not easy.

Jerome wasn't exactly a tech person, yet he was in high demand everywhere he went.

He's a security supervisor, knows how to use a gun, and is meticulous.

It was a coincidence that I ended up working at this financial company.

But now, where can we find the same coincidence?

The hospital is urging him to pay the fees every day; if he doesn't pay soon, his wife's treatment will be stopped.

This also gave Jerome a huge headache.

Moreover, the child is still in school, which is also a significant expense.

We have to pay the mortgage, and in two months our savings will be depleted. If we can't make the payments, we'll be evicted from our home.

Jerome scratched his head and pulled a slip of paper from his pocket.

There was a phone number on it, given to him by his former subordinate, Simon Jr., who is now a captain at a military base in Corsica.

“Jerome, this is a rich man who is looking for a bodyguard.”

He's a nice guy; my father works for him too. It's a relaxed job, but he's been working in Italy for the past two years, so you might need to accompany him for protection.

Don't worry about the salary, he's very generous.

Jerome was somewhat tempted at the time.

But the thought of leaving Paris for Italy and not being able to continue taking care of his wife made him somewhat reluctant.

But now...

It seems he has no other choice!
Today is Christmas Day. Before the 30th, he needs to deposit $200,000 into the hospital account to cover the treatment costs for the next three months.

At the beginning of next year, I will have to pay the school a fee of 20,000 euros.

Plus the mortgage...

Jerome took a deep breath, took out his phone, and dialed the number on the note.

The call was connected very quickly.

"Excuse me, are you Dr. Amos? I am Jerome Aristide, Simon's comrade-in-arms... We've been in contact before."

Yes, I've changed my mind!

Do you still need bodyguards?

On the other end of the phone, Liu Jin was directing Tianxian to clean the room.

Chloe and Mela were preparing for dinner tonight, and Mela even went to Abdullah's shop to get a turkey.

Liu Jin really dislikes it!
The meat was dry and tough, and didn't taste good at all.

But Europeans like this, just like how Chinese people eat dumplings during the Lunar New Year, while northerners eat rice cakes or glutinous rice balls. It's the same thing.

He was taken aback when he received Jerome's call.

He had contacted Jerome before, but the latter was unwilling to leave Paris.

Have you changed your mind now?
He thought for a moment and said, "Of course it's necessary. The conditions remain the same as before, with no changes."

The annual salary is 500,000 euros, and a raise is possible if you perform well.

"Dr. Amos, could you please advance me 300,000 before the end of the year?"

Need money urgently?

On the phone, Jerome took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Yes!"

Liu Jin was silent for a moment, then said, "Logically speaking, your request is unreasonable..."

"I know, I..."

“Jerome, let me finish.”

Simon's father, Mr. Turner, now manages an estate for me, and I trust him completely.

Simon and I get along well. Although we don't see each other often, that guy has helped me repair yachts and go out to sea. I like that kid. So, I can get an advance on the payment because of Simon, but in return, you need to start work as soon as possible.”

"I'll go there as soon as I finish taking care of things at home."

I will do my job diligently, Dr. Amos... I will be on duty before the 30th.

"OK, give me your account number, and I'll transfer the money to you."

"Dr. Amos, thank you!"

Jerome breathed a sigh of relief and then recited his bank account details.

After confirming twice, Liu Jin hung up the phone.

About fifteen minutes later, a text message appeared on my phone: 300,000 euros had been deposited into my account.

Jerome quickly got out of the car and rushed into the hospital building like the wind.

He paid three months' worth of fees first, then came to the ward and sat down by the bedside.

"Celine, the medical expenses have been covered."

"But I might not be able to stay with you for a while. I'm going to Italy and will be there for some time." "Jerome, you're not going to become a mercenary, are you?"

"Of course not... Dr. Amos, you know him, right? He's the Chinese writer."

He's in Salerno, Italy now, and I'm going to be his bodyguard. Don't you really like his works, *The Old Man and the Sea* and *Les Misérables*?

Jerome's wife smiled.

"I don't like Les Misérables, it's too sad!"
I like his "Amélie" series, and I like his "Life Is Beautiful" series even more...hehe, and the "Love Is" series starring him and Eva.

Jerome, don't lie to me.

I don't want you to risk your life on the battlefield, but I'm perfectly at ease if you're working as Dr. Amos's bodyguard.

I'm not lying to you!

The smile on his wife's face became even brighter!

……

Jerome began packing his luggage.

Meanwhile, Liu Jin received a call from his assistant.

"Doctor, I need to ask for a few days off."

"what happened?"

"My dad was in a car accident... Damn it, they're a bunch of bugs."

After getting ashore, they committed all sorts of evil deeds. My father is now in the hospital. Although his life is not in danger, he needs someone to take care of him.

I'd like to ask for leave and go back after the New Year.

"Have you translated the documents Professor Barbara gave you?"

"I brought my laptop with me. I've already finished translating it, and I've sent the manuscript to the professor and your email address via email."

"That's good. Take good care of your father."

"By the way, do you have enough money?"

"Enough, enough!"

Mia's parents, one a teacher and the other a government official, had substantial incomes.

The financial crisis has affected the lives of many people, but professors and civil servants have not been greatly affected.

Moreover, they also enjoy generous benefits.

"Okay then, remember to let me know if you need money."

I don't want my assistant to have to do something disreputable just because she's short on money.

"I understand, thank you, Doctor."

This year-end is really anything but peaceful!

Liu Jin sat on the sea-view terrace, lit a cigarette, and then let out a sigh.

However, the bodyguard issue has been resolved!
That's a good thing...

On the phone, young Simon praised his old superior in an almost mythical way.

Liu Jin chose to believe.

If this Jerome is really as capable as Simon says, then we won't have to worry about security for the next few years.

After all, according to Simon, his superior officer had accompanied Charles Milon (French Minister of Defense from 1995 to 1997) on a visit to Germany, serving as his bodyguard, and was an experienced soldier. However, for soldiers in Europe and America after retirement… Jerome was one of the lucky veterans, but he still faced various problems.

Overall, he is a trustworthy person.

Liu Jin had also read Jerome's resume; the guy loved his wife and loved his family even more.

Liu Jin felt that he could be trusted.

……

And so, Christmas came to an end.

Chloe and Méra returned to France, as they each had their own jobs to do.

Even the celestial being has passed away!
She came to Salerno with Lao Jiang this time without telling Aunt Liu.

So much so that when Aunt Liu called on Christmas Day, Tianxian, though reluctant, couldn't ignore Aunt Liu's feelings.

However, it's noticeable that Aunt Liu's control over her is weakening!
Aunt Liu wanted her to go to the Hong Kong entertainment circle, but she refused.

Aunt Liu hoped she could build closer relationships with Beijing's elite circles, but she replied, "With my godfather around, who would dare bully me?"

One sentence left Aunt Liu speechless.

She is twenty-one years old this year, or twenty-two by the traditional Chinese age reckoning.

But in terms of seniority, she surpasses not only her peers but also many veteran actors.

He won the Cannes Best Newcomer Award, holds the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and has been nominated for next year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...

I reckon that, apart from Gong Li, no one is more capable than her.

Zhang Ziyi is out of the question!

Aunt Liu really had no way to deal with her.

Two or three days after Tianxian left Salerno, on December 28th, Maggie also left.

Only Liu Jin and Leslie remained at the villa.

The two discussed it and decided to take a boat out to sea on the 31st to spend the New Year at sea.

However, that very night, Eva gave birth...

This completely disrupted their plans!

……

(End of this chapter)