I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 18 Goodbye Chloe

"Okay, no more jokes!"

Alice stopped joking and took out a check and put it on the table.

"what is this?"

"This is a thank you for your creativity and dancing."

"One hundred thousand francs?"

"I hope you don't think it's too little. I'm a newcomer. Although Sister Marlene and Uncle Laurent are optimistic about me, and my singles have performed well, newcomers are still newcomers. Our budget for this music video is only 800,000 francs, so..."

Wow, he is worthy of being the most promising musical elf in France after the millennium.

The budget for one MV is 800,000 francs.

You have to know that in France in 2000, the production cost of a MV ranged from tens of thousands of francs to millions of francs.

The production of an ordinary MV costs about 70,000 to 80,000 yuan.

It requires story scenarios and actors to appear on screen, and the price is between four or five hundred thousand to one million.

Of course, high-end MVs cost millions.

With Alijie's current status, she can't get in touch with him.

But as a newcomer, a budget of 800,000 francs was already amazing.

It can be seen that the company behind Alijie is really optimistic about her, so they have invested such a large amount of money.

Alice looked at Liu Jin and said seriously, "Sister Marlene said that the filming fee has already been deposited into the account and it cannot be refunded. And your creativity is amazing, it saved us at least 300,000 yuan. So... please accept it."

She was a little embarrassed.

Also a little embarrassed.

She felt that the friendship between her and Liu Jin was tarnished by this check.

But Sister Marlene insisted that she give the money to Liu Jin.

"No need for that. It's a matter of mutual consent... Hahaha, you know I'm a poor student. An income would be a huge help to me. Oh, one hundred thousand francs, enough for two academic years! Thank you, Alice."

"You... accepted it?"

When Alice saw Liu Jin put the check away, her eyes widened.

Then she remembered that Liu Jin had just said that he was still a student.

"is it not OK?"

"No, no, of course you can." Alice said softly, "I thought you... Sister Marlene said that you Chinese people care about your reputation and might not accept it. She also advised me to accept it."

"Are you worried that I might sue you in the future?"

Liu Jin smiled and said, "Not really. I came up with the idea and they adopted it. It has nothing to do with you.

This isn't your money. If you paid for the MV yourself, I wouldn't necessarily accept it. But this is the compensation your company gives me, so let's be fair. Hey, we're all employees, so I feel comfortable accepting this money."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand.

"Bring it here."

"what?"

"Since your sister Marlene asked you to give me the money, there must be a contract."

Alice, with a blushing expression.

She took out a contract from her LV bag.

Liu Jin took it and read it carefully.

Sure enough, it was the ownership fee of that idea.

Liu Jin confirmed that there was no problem, took out a pen from his backpack, signed his Chinese name in a flourish, and then returned it to Alijie.

"Alizee..."

"You can call me Ellie."

“D’accord, Ellie, look, this is fine.

You can shoot your music video well, and I got some money to improve my life. This is a transaction between me and your company, and it has nothing to do with us. So, I accepted it, but we are still friends.

"Yes, we are friends."

Alice's smile appeared on her face again

Yes, this is a company matter. I was just passing on a message. What does it have to do with me?
"Well, it's getting late. I have to catch my train."

"Six pounds."

"Ok?"

"This is my phone."

Alice also reacted, picked up the napkin beside her, and quickly wrote down a phone number on it.

"You can call me."

"I haven't had time to buy a phone yet... How about this, I'll contact you when I get back to Toulouse and buy a phone."

"Great!"

Alice's smile became even brighter.

"Focus on filming the music video, sing well, and don't sneak out to drink alone in the middle of the night.

Paris is not safe. Listen to Marlene and the others. I can feel that they really love you and are waiting for your new song.

"Six pounds, November 11st, my first album will be released."

"Oh?"

"Can you come and join us?"

There was a look of anticipation on Alice's face.

Liu Jin thought about it and said with a smile: "If I don't have classes, I will definitely attend."

"That's a deal?"

"That's a deal!"

After Liu Jin finished speaking, he stood up.

Alice also stood up, walked up to him, hugged him, and kissed him on the cheek.

"Call me."

"Ok."

The little girl is only sixteen years old, but...

I'm just a little short.

Are you 160 centimeters tall?
Liu Jin left with his backpack.

Alice watched his back disappear, and suddenly felt a sense of loss in her heart.

She also left the restaurant, walked to the roadside and got into a car.

Marlene sat in the car and looked at her with a smile.

"Accepted?"

"Take it."

Alice then handed the contract to Marlene.

"I just said that the Chinese are very greedy."

"That's not the case. He said this was a deal between him and the company and had nothing to do with me. Since you guys want to give him money, why doesn't he take it?"

"Uh……"

"Sister Marlene, I don't know about other Chinese people, but he's different."

The smile on Alice's face has disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

"He also told me to listen to you and that you loved me. He also told me not to sneak out again, saying that Paris was not safe."

Marlene looked at Alice and felt like she had lost both the wife and the army.

We shouldn’t have let Alice come into contact with him!

However, he did say one correct thing.

Paris, I really don’t want to look like it’s safe there!

"Okay, then you have to listen to him carefully and finish the MV as soon as possible." She said and started the car.

Taking my money actually saved me a lot of trouble.

But the problem is...

Marlene felt that Liu Jin himself was the biggest trouble!

……

Liu Jin came to the Lyon train station and bought a ticket for the 5:30 train.

This is also the last train from Paris to Toulouse. It is estimated that it will arrive in Toulouse at 11:30.

He wandered aimlessly in the waiting hall and unknowingly walked into a station bookstore.

I stayed in front of the bookshelf for a while and looked through a few books.

Huh?
Harry Potter!

Liu Jin took a book from the bookshelf.

The first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was published in 1997.

This is a reprint, and judging by the date, it is this year's reprint.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; and the fourth film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which was released on July 28 of this year.

What a pity!

There is no way to fleece Aunt Rowling.

This is already the fourth edition, so the first Harry Potter movie should have been completed...

I remember it was going to be released this year or next year.

What a pity, this is a huge gold mine!

Liu Jin felt a little regretful.

But, it’s not that regrettable.

I took all four books and walked to the counter to pay.

His eyes inadvertently swept across the financial magazine placed next to the counter, which contained a photo of Mr. Qiao.

Mr. Joe’s iPod is released!

The iPhone is not far away.

What year was it?

Once the iPhone is released, Apple will soar to new heights.

He also had to speed up and take a big bite of the apple.

70 to , there is profit!
……

Liu Jin took the magazine and handed it to the cashier.

Just then, a hand patted his shoulder.

Liu Jin grabbed the hand out of inertia and wanted to do a cross-legged hug.

"Hey, Liu Jin!"

Liu Jin turned around suddenly and saw a familiar face.

"Chloe?"

"Liu Jin, why are you here?"

You almost died just now!
I have already grasped your hand, and then this, and that, and finally this, and you are dead.

"From now on, don't pat me from behind?"

"what?"

"Kung Fu, do you understand? One strike kills!"

"you?"

Chloe looked Liu Jin up and down with a look of suspicion.

Liu Jin's face suddenly turned dark!
Well, his current physique does not look like that of a martial artist.

I've been a bit tired after staying at home for a few years. I've even developed a small belly...

But the loser does not lose the formation.

"Don't believe it? Try it later."

"Just give it a try. I'm a black belt in karate."

"Uh……"

"Giggle!"

Chloe couldn't help laughing and handed a copy of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" to the cashier.

"You like Harry Potter too?"

"It's okay. I've seen it before in the country."

After saying that, Liu Jin regretted it.

The Chinese version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in the country in September 2000.

It's okay, she doesn't know anyway.

"I like it too. I've seen the first three, and the fourth one just happened to be released."

"When you have time, let's discuss it together."

"no problem!"

After they paid the bill, they walked out of the bookstore.

"How will you be here?"

"I came to see a friend, but unfortunately I didn't see him."

"That's a pity indeed."

"What about you?"

"Me? I came back to take care of something."

"Oh."

"Guess what I came to Paris for?"

"Meet my boyfriend."

"I don't have a boyfriend. Okay, all kidding aside, I got accepted!"

"Application? What application?"

"Applying for my lawyer's license... Hehe, I came to Paris this time to take the oath. Then I'll start preparing for my internship."

The French lawyer license has a strict review process.

To sum up, there are five steps.

Submit your application first.

It is then reviewed, approved by the local bar association, and submitted to the Attorney General of the Court of Appeal.

The Bar Association Council reviews and grants the lawyer qualification, which is then administered by the Attorney General of the Court of Appeal.

Internships usually last two years.

Finally, submit an application for practice, which will be reviewed by the Bar Association Council, included in the practice list, and issued a license.

Well, that's roughly the process...

"You haven't graduated yet."

"Yes, my senior year."

"Then can you apply?"

"Why not? My father is the president of the Paris Bar Association."

"Uh……"

My Dad Series: My Dad is the Chairman of the Bar Association!

(End of this chapter)