I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 800 Vision (33)

Dumplings and wine, the more you drink, the more you enjoy.

That day, Liu Jin, Jiang Wen, and Han Shanping drank to their hearts' content.

However, he can't handle strong-flavored liquor, so he can't enjoy things like Moutai.

So, he took two bottles of Fenjiu from Liu Dasheng's collection, which wasn't bad at all.

……

Han Shanping came to see me today to talk about "Assassination of the Emperor".

China Film Group has decided to invest and will not back down.

"If some idiot talks about historical nihilism, I'll fuck his grandma."

Hollywood can assassinate art students, so why can't China assassinate the Emperor? Some people are just spineless. They don't complain about making those ridiculous movies, but assassinating the Emperor is like they've dug up their ancestral graves!

Old Han is definitely drunk!
Liu Jin smiled without saying a word, and listened to Lao Jiang and Lao Han cursing.

Later, Liu Dasheng also joined in.

As a result, the two of them dared not say anything more.

As for Tianxian and Changchang, they had already been pulled away by Qianqian and joined Eva and the others at a table, chatting and laughing.

As a result, these women also grew taller!

That evening, a group of people surprisingly decided to go to the bars in Sanlitun to join in the fun.

But Liu Jin stopped him!
That place is not a place for kind-hearted people.

After seeing Lao Jiang and Lao Han off, the women all quieted down.

Tianxian and Changchang both drank too much, and Qianqian took several photos of them drunk, saying she would blackmail Tianxian later.

Fortunately, there are enough houses at home, so there's no need to worry about not having a place to sleep.

It was around 10 p.m. when Aunt Liu called.

She was startled when she heard that the fairy was drunk.

However, after hearing that Liu Jin had a large group of people on his side, he stopped worrying.

In the past, Aunt Liu might have worried that the beautiful woman would be left in the lion's den, but now...

Seeing that Liu Jin already has five children, she wasn't so nervous anymore.

Having children makes one seem much more stable and mature, and one's sense of security increases accordingly.

But at night, the two sets of twins really wore Liu Jin out.

Fortunately, Eva and Alizee's parents were there, and with the help of Liu Dasheng and his wife and AA, Liu Jin wasn't caught off guard.

But it was really tough!

……

Liu Jin did not inform Liu Dasheng about his plans to establish two television networks in France and Italy.

In Liu Dasheng's view, LaCinq was nothing special.

So many restrictions, so many rules.

Moreover, its influence and viewership are very low... It will most likely end up like those Chinese-language TV stations in America: either a purely Chinese-language station with an audience only among Chinese people, or it will slowly lose money and eventually be acquired by other TV stations.

It’s difficult, too difficult!
In Liu Dasheng's view, it was enough that Liu Jin had this idea and this intention!

Therefore, after returning to China, he did not talk about this with anyone.

"Liu, I found an interesting cartoon."

"Pleasant Goat?"

When Mela mentioned cartoons, Liu Jin's first thought was "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf".

This animated film was quite popular in France back then.

Produced by Yangcheng Original Animation Culture Co., Ltd. in 2005, the series has produced over 500 episodes to date, receiving excellent feedback. Unfortunately, in 2016, for reasons unknown, a group of idiots launched a frenzy of complaints and reports, claiming that the scene of "the sheep being boiled in a pot by Grey Wolf" was too violent; and that Grey Wolf's stutter would easily encourage imitation…

It was subsequently removed from shelves and disappeared from public view.

A work that could have become a model for cultural export has ended up being a source of regret.

Mehran is French, so when she mentioned animated films, Liu Jin immediately thought of this one.

"What Pleasant Goat?"

"Animated cartoon, like Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf."

"Not this one, I'm talking about another one, called 'Zheng He's Voyages to the West'."

We could import it as a history education film. I think it would be quite successful if it were broadcast in France.

Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean?
That thing could very well have shaken the very roots of European civilization!
But does this animated film even exist?

Liu Jin then searched online and found that it was indeed true.

It aired on CCTV in January of this year, and it seems that CCTV was also involved in the production.

With Mela's guidance, Liu Jin found this animation on Tencent Video...

How embarrassing! I only found out about this animated film because a foreigner recommended it to me.

There are a total of 53 episodes. After watching two episodes, Liu Jin decided to buy the rights.

Without saying a word, he picked up the landline and dialed Han Shanping's number.

"Third Brother, does the central bank know anyone?"

"what's up?"

"CCTV Animation Co., Ltd. produced an animated series, which was released at the beginning of the year... I think it was co-produced with Zhejiang Zhongnan Cartoon Co., Ltd., called 'Zheng He's Voyages to the West.' Could you help me inquire whether the overseas rights have been sold?"
European copyright.

I want to buy it…

Han Shanping was a little confused.

Why did you buy that?

"Third brother, I won't lie to you. I bought a TV station in France, La Cinq, which focuses on education and culture. I think this animated series is very educational. I plan to buy it and translate it into French for broadcast."

Han Shanping was a little confused.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, you said you bought a television station in France?"

"Third Brother, let's talk about this in private. I won't admit it to anyone else."

As for me, I plan to establish a television network in both France and Italy, mainly in the southern regions of France and Italy...

Now that I have some wealth, I'm thinking of doing something meaningful.

But you absolutely mustn't tell anyone, I'm worried someone might sell me out! Then all my plans will fall apart.

Liu Jin didn't trust those people in the cultural department. Han Shanping was taken aback, then quickly realized what was going on.

It's a bit funny and a bit...

His own brother wanted to do something meaningful, but in the end, he had to abandon his own people.

He was silent for a moment, then said, "Jin, tell Third Brother about this. Treat Third Brother as one of your own. Third Brother will be very grateful to you."

This matter, once you say it, will only enter my ears; I will never tell anyone else.

Wait a minute, let me ask around... Don't worry, I'll do everything I can to help you with this."

"Okay, I've got news from your end. I'll have my agent and lawyer go over to talk to you later."

Remember, Third Brother, don't tell anyone.

"Go ahead, actually China Film Group also has quite a few works."

"Third Brother, education, education... Your stuff has to be related to education, otherwise it's hard for me to handle."

"Got it, I'll help you find the resources."

"Also, could you help me find out about the copyright for the Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf animation?"

"Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf?"

"OK."

"That animation doesn't seem to have anything to do with education."

"Hehe, I can try to find another way... Mela's brother used to be the CEO of M6, and he's going to be the president of TF1 after the new year. I plan to translate it and then try to get through to him to see if it can be broadcast on TF1."

"Go ahead, you have these connections..."

If word gets out, I reckon you're not going to have a good holiday.

"Third brother, you have to help me."

I'm going to spend the Spring Festival in the country this time.

"Haha, you rascal... if anything good happens in the future, remember to ask Third Brother for help."

"no problem!"

Liu Jin hung up the phone and returned to his study.

But they discovered that Mela had already found the Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf movie online and was watching it with Chloe and Lala, all smiles.

……

After Christmas, Méla, Chloé, and Lala returned to France.

They are going back home to celebrate the New Year.

Alizee and Eva's parents also passed away.

They have been living in the capital for almost a month.

There are many things to do at home, such as Eva's father and a dental clinic, which can't be closed forever.

However, Lao Zhong and Ottilie, having returned from visiting relatives in Guangdong Province, planned to spend New Year's Day in Beijing before returning to Beijing.

Then AA left too.

Although she terminated her contract with Victoria's Secret, she did not completely retire from the modeling industry.

She also has several brand endorsements, and she needs to go to New York to prepare for New York Fashion Week in January.

Camille stayed, though she was a little sad because she was about to start learning Chinese… Liu Dasheng had someone hire a teacher from a foreign language school. The girl could speak a little Portuguese, Italian, and English, but her Chinese was halting. Since she would be studying in China, Chinese was crucial, and she had to study it diligently.

The good news is: she can spend the Spring Festival with her father!
The courtyard houses in Beiluoguxiang are much quieter now.

But the atmosphere was still festive.

New Year's Day is here!

New Year's Day has passed again...

At the turn of the year, Eva suddenly shared a New Year's wish.

"Amos, I want to be a director."

"what?"

"I did study directing."

What do you want to film?

"I just don't know..."

"Love in Part 3?"

"No, I want to film later."

I want to make a simple, interesting film... and I don't want to act; I just want to be a director.

"Okay, then I'll help you come up with a script this year."

"Liu Jin, I want to go to the music party by the fireplace."

"Sure, anytime is fine."

"I……"

"what happened?"

"I want to sing with my idol."

Celine Dion?

"No, Sister Marlene."

Alizee said timidly.

Marlene Farmer, Alizee's mentor.

But to be honest, she wasn't qualified... The music party by the fireplace had become quite sophisticated, especially with the elderly people taking the stage one by one. Ordinary singers couldn't get on the show even if they paid money.

Liu Jin couldn't resist reaching out and ruffling Alizee's short hair.

"You want to sing with Farmer, right?"
No problem, I'll arrange it when I get back.

The New Year's bells rang.

Liu Jin, Alizee, and Eva stood side by side in the courtyard, gazing up at the sky, their faces beaming with smiles.

Goodbye, 2009!

……

(End of this chapter)