I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 28 Preparing a new book (Happy New Year's Eve, please read on!)

Lydia!
Fat and black!

This was one of the few impressions Liu Jin had of her.

But since he didn't understand French at first, he didn't have much exposure.

However, Yang Liu and Pao Jie later had conflicts with her.

Misaka Mikoto...

I can't remember the Chinese name.

I only remember that her English name was Paul, so Liu Jin always called her Pao Jie.

It seems that Lydia is causing trouble for Yang Liu, probably because of Mark.

Pao Jie and Yang Liu are sisters with a deep bond, and Pao Jie came to Yang Liu's aid.

She spoke French very well and had some tricks. I don't know what she did, but she got Lydia fired in the second half of the year.

However, Misaka Mikoto transferred to another school and left Toulouse.

It seems like I'm going to a small town at the foot of the Alps to continue my studies.

Don't think that there are no good schools in small cities.

That university seems to be one of the top ten universities in France and has a history of more than 300 years.

After that, Liu Jin and Pao Jie lost contact.

correct!

Julie also seemed to be unhappy with Lydia back then.

But Lydia's dark skin made it impossible for Julie to do anything to her.

……

Do you want to deal with Lydia?

Liu Jin felt a little itchy.

There is no reason why a grown man like him cannot do what Misaka Mikoto was able to do back then.

However, this matter needs to be considered in the long term.

Be careful of that old black woman first and don't let her find an excuse.

That night, Liu Jin found Dadong.

After relaying Teacher Julie's words to Dadong, Dadong was also a little confused.

"I didn't provoke her."

'She' is not Teacher Julie, but Lydia.

Yang Dongqi hasn't gone to work these two days.

Ever since Liu Jin warned him through Sun Yue that day, he thought about it and felt that Liu Jin was right.

Being on guard against others is indispensable!
"I didn't have a good impression of her from the first day I saw her at school."

Yang Dongqi thought for a moment and said, "That old black woman seems to be a bit discriminating against Chinese people."

"Why!"

Sun Yue suddenly became angry.

Liu Jin glanced at him and said, "Just because of BLM."

"What is BLM?"

Liu Jin then remembered that BLM was still a long way off.

But the idea of ​​BLM had already appeared a long time ago, it was just not as widespread as it is now.

"Lydia's skin is not easy to deal with, let's take it slow. But Dadong, your problem needs to be resolved sooner."

"Are you sure Julie doesn't run a French school?"

"Just shut up! They're doing this for your own good… If you want to listen, then listen. If you don't want to, forget it. Others have good intentions, but you're just being unreasonable. Anyway, you decide what to do. If you're in trouble, don't blame me for not warning you."

After saying that, Liu Jin stood up, picked up his backpack and left.

"Brother Jin, wait for me."

When Sun Yue saw him, he hurriedly followed.

Only Dadong and Yang Dongqi were left, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"I'm just kidding!"

Dadong was confused.

Yang Dongqi looked at him and said, "Xiao Jin should like Julie."

"what?"

"During her first class, Yueyue secretly told me that Xiaojin's eyes were shining when she looked at Teacher Julie."

"No way..."

Dadong opened his mouth wide.

"Julie is about my age."

"Who knows? Maybe Xiao Jin likes older people? Didn't you see that he hasn't bothered Si Si much since he arrived in France?"

"Uh, what should I do?"

"I think what Teacher Julie said makes sense."

Dadong nodded with a thoughtful expression.

……

The next day is Friday.

Dadong still didn't go to class.

But Yang Dongqi said that he was going to find a French school.

In fact, even after being reborn, Liu Jin still didn't understand one thing.

Why did Dadong come to France?

Say you want to be quiet!

Jingjing is everywhere in the country.

It’s easy to find a beautiful and comfortable place to empty your mind.

Not to mention anything else, there are many in Sichuan.

And Dali...

There's no place you can't decompress. But coming to France costs more than back home.

However, in 2000, foreign countries were still considered quite high-end for many Chinese people.

Maybe, I really want to broaden my horizons?
do not care!
Each person has one idea.

Everyone has his own way of living.

Liu Jin couldn't do anything about it.

Toulouse won at the weekend.

The opponent is...Ajaccio!
Alizée's hometown team.

When I saw Lao Pi on Monday, he was in high spirits.

Liu Jin also started writing a new book.

The creative process of "Little Sweethearts" was more difficult than that of "Amelie".

The key point is the almost crazy game played by the male and female protagonists in the film. As a Chinese, it is a little difficult to understand.

Is it to intensify this madness?

Or incorporate some other elements?

In any case, on the first day of creation, Liu Jin didn't write a single word.

That night, Chloe called him, asked him to have dinner, and gave him a draft contract.

Thirty thousand copies?
Liu Jin was a little surprised.

You know, the royalties he received were 10.

The prices of books in Europe and the United States are not cheap.

For example, the price of the first Harry Potter book in the UK is around 10 pounds.

In France, a copy costs 110 francs.

The price of Amelie should be around 100 francs.

Thirty thousand copies, 30 francs?
It should be about the same.

Yes, yes, this income is not bad!
Liu Jin read the contract carefully and signed it after confirming that there were no problems.

Chloe put away the contract, took out a check from Dior's bag, put it on the table and pushed it in front of Liu Jin.

The contract states that he will be paid 30% of the royalties after the manuscript is submitted.

The remaining 70% shall be paid in full within one month after listing.

This is a check for one hundred thousand francs.

Liu Jin smiled and put it away.

"Originally, Meira wanted to come here in person, but she had to go to the publishing house to deal with your book, so she asked me to come."

Chloe breathed a sigh of relief after getting the job done.

This was also her first business after her internship.

"Meira also asked me to ask you, that Top-chef variety show you mentioned in the book, was it just made up, or was it really that creative?"

"what?"

Liu Jin was stunned for a moment, then remembered that he had indeed mentioned this variety show in his book.

Chloe had asked once before, but he didn't pay much attention.

But when Chloe asked again face to face, Liu Jin finally remembered.

Top-chef is a variety show launched by France's M6 TV station in 2010.

Station B has resources.

Since its launch, this program has produced a total of 2024 seasons until 15. It is a very influential program in France.

Liu Jin followed the series from the first season to the eighth season.

Later on, I really couldn't keep up with it... It's not that it wasn't good, it's that I didn't have time, so I didn't continue.

"Well, if you need me, I can write a script."

"You really have?"

"Of course!"

Liu Jin then asked, "Is Meila interested in this?"

“Her brother is the planning director of M6 and is collecting ideas.

If you can write it down, she can help pass it to her brother. If M6 approves, you can negotiate the fee yourself or let Mela do it. But I suggest you let Mela do it; she can help you negotiate a good price.

"She's quite nice (in Henan dialect)."

"What did you say?"

"nothing!"

Liu Jin reacted and said with a smile: "When do you need it?"

“M6’s collection of ideas will continue until March next year.

Of course, the sooner the better. Once M6 has finalized the idea, it will be too late to submit it.”

"Okay, then I'll think about it and make it as soon as possible."

After the two finished discussing their business, they kissed each other and said goodbye.

When Chloe got in the car, Liu Jin suddenly remembered something and asked, "When will it be available on the market?"

"I'm not sure about that! But Meila is very decisive. Once she has made a decision, she will act as quickly as possible."

"Understood!"

Chloe started the car and drove away.

Liu Jinze looked at the check, suddenly laughed three times, and kissed it hard.

One hundred thousand francs, I think I'm excited!
Go back to school and keep working hard.

Today, I must come up with the beginning of "Little Kids"!
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　Today is New Year’s Eve, I wish you all a happy New Year’s Eve!
　　Happy New Year at 3 o'clock!!!
　　Happy New Year to the old men...

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(End of this chapter)