I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 826 Not Worthy of Sympathy
The first day of 2012 was a holiday.

The city hall square was bustling with people.

The weather wasn't great; it was a bit gloomy.

When Liu Jin and the others arrived at the square, it was already past three in the afternoon, which was the liveliest time of day.

This square was not unfamiliar to Liu Jin and his group.

A stage was set up in the center of the square, and a singer was performing on it.

Because of the large crowd, Liu Jin and the others did not go down to the stage, but instead sat at the entrance of a coffee shop, drinking coffee and enjoying the singer's performance.

"There are quite a lot of people. Are they singers?"

Liu Jin noticed something was amiss and asked.

Abel shrugged and laughed, "Asking me is pointless. Among us, you're the only one who has connections to the entertainment industry."

If you don't know, we know even less.

"It seems to be Joyce Jonathan. I saw on her Facebook a few days ago that she mentioned coming to Toulouse for a performance."

"Yes, that's her!"

Joyce Jonathan?

Liu Jin was stunned.

This name sounds familiar!
Is it the Jonathan he knows?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but stand up out of curiosity and take a few steps forward.

"Sure enough, you gave yourself away as soon as you heard about beautiful women."

Rust couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's a concert sponsored by Bookstore, and it seems they've invited quite a few singers to participate."

"You actually know?"

"They also have a performance in Lemiere tomorrow."

It's New Year's, so businesses like to hold celebrations. The Bookstore in Lemieux, the largest bookstore in Toulouse, will definitely be having some events. However, the singers they can invite aren't particularly famous.

It seems like it's very difficult to invite a singer of Alizée's caliber to come.

By the way, why didn't Ms. Jacobite come?

"She went to China!"

What was she doing in China?

Liu Jin turned and glared at Rust, then laughed and scolded, "Ruster, you ask too many questions!"

Ronda Rossi, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

……

Joyce Jonathan, Liu Jin had quite an impression of her in his previous life.

Yes, she is probably the French female singer who impressed him the most after Alizée.

A singer who is very friendly to China, has released four Chinese songs, and is quite accomplished in Chinese.

She was on the list when the "France Episode" was recorded two years ago.

However, considering the impact and time constraints, Liu Jin ultimately did not invite Joyce Jonathan.

However, he still took the time to learn more about the singer.

She was born in Valois-Perret, France. Her mother worked in Sino-French tourism and cultural exchange and had been working in China since the 90s. Her father was an architect and a graduate of the Department of Architecture at Tsinghua University. She lived in Beijing with her sister for a period of time when she was young. After returning to France, she studied Chinese in high school and became quite proficient.

In 2010, their debut album, "Surmes Gardes," received widespread acclaim upon its release in France. It not only reached number two on the iTunes French pop album chart but also achieved top-five sales in Taiwan and Hong Kong. In France, it even achieved platinum certification.

What impressed Liu Jin most about her was her love life.

In the future, she had two relationships.

The first is Thomas Hollande, the eldest son of François Hollande, who will be elected President of France this year.

The other is the future French prime minister, the one who came out as gay, Gabriel Attal.

did not expect……

Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.

I never expected to run into her in Toulouse.

Last year, she traveled to Wuhan in June to participate in the Sino-French Cultural Spring Festival - Wuhan French Music Festival.

He gave a 40-minute solo performance at the Municipal Square on the Hankou River Beach, and also sang two Chinese songs, "I Don't Need You" and "I Don't Know".

Liu Jin saw the relevant reports online.

Because Joyce Jonathan mentioned his name during the performance.

She called him 'the Chinese person who had the deepest influence on her'...

Well, just because of that sentence, Liu Jin's goodwill towards her increased quite a bit.

"Clean the bugs!"

Just as Liu Jin leaned forward, wanting to get closer and see more clearly, two young men walked past him on the bike path. One of them, wearing a blue jacket, called out to Liu Jin and then walked away with a smile.

Liu Jin paused for a moment, then turned around and looked over.

"What did you say?"

He questioned loudly in French.

The two young men panicked when they heard his accent.

Liu Jin has lived in Toulouse for many years and speaks fluent French, but he has also picked up a strong Toulouse accent.

"Hi……"

The black man next to the young man stepped forward and stopped Liu Jin.

Liu Jin ignored him, shoved the black man aside, and said in a serious tone, "What did you just say?"

That young man had very obvious ZD characteristics.

He quickly replied, "I didn't say anything."

"But I heard you shout 'Qingchong' at me just now, didn't you?"

"I don't!"

The black man was pushed away by Liu Jin and was clearly a little unhappy.

Feeling humiliated, he stepped forward and grabbed Liu Jin's shoulder, saying, "Lemon Head, what do you want to do?"

Liu Jin turned his head and glanced at him.

She reached out and grabbed his wrist, twisting it in one swift motion.

"what!"

The black man screamed and his body slumped down.

"Can you say that again?"

"Merde, do you want to die?"

As the black man spoke, he reached into his hand, pulled out a switchblade, flicked it, and the blade popped out, then viciously stabbed at Liu Jin.

Although he was fast, Ronda Rossi and the others not far away were even faster.

They were chatting and didn't notice Liu Jin walk out.

As a result, Ronda Rossi discovered that Liu Jin was in conflict with someone, so she rushed over without saying a word.

She grabbed the black man's arm, then with an armbar, snapped his arm in one fell swoop.

The black man screamed and begged for mercy.

Meanwhile, the ZD youth shouted loudly at a group of people not far away in Arabic.

The group rushed over immediately, but were stopped by Abel and his companions.

The two continued to push and shove, but Liu Jin ignored them and instead smiled at Rossi, saying, "A very beautiful armbar."

After saying that, he rushed towards the ZD youth, tackled him, and threw him to the ground with a thud.

"What did you say?"

Liu Jin's actions displeased ZD's group of friends, who clamored to rush over and cause trouble for him.

Half of Abel's group are boxers, and the rest are either skilled in judo or proficient in UFC.

These people weren't going to tolerate each other, and a chaotic fight broke out immediately.

The scene quickly became extremely chaotic!

……

Evening, Toulouse police station.

Jerome and the others have arrived!

"Boss, it's the first day of the new year, why are you out fighting?"

“Those idiots called me a Qingchong...merde, I haven’t heard anyone call me that in years, how can I stand it?”

A group of homeless people who don't even have a home are actually coming to me seeking a sense of existence!

"Mia, have you contacted Clay yet?"

“I’ve already contacted her; she’s on her way to Toulouse.”

"I'm going to kill that bastard, I really am, I'm going to kill that bastard!"

This time, Liu Jin was truly enraged!

It makes sense when you think about it. I was just quietly listening to music, and suddenly I was subjected to racial discrimination for no reason.
When I was broke, I dared to sue those discriminators. Now that I'm rich, do you think I'd let a refugee like you discriminate against me?
That's right, the ZD youth who yelled "Clean up the insects" at Liu Jin was a refugee.

Sometimes it's hard to understand these ZD people.

They get beaten up like dirt, yet they enjoy using discriminatory language to insult those who help them...

No matter how you put it, Chinese people are too kind, too honest, and too good to these people!
As a result, they become sarcastic and offensive when they see Asians.

"Mr. Amos, Mr. Amos!"

A balding middle-aged man approached, looking somewhat flustered. Germa and Margot stepped forward and stopped him.

“I am Bellar’s ​​lawyer, Anthony, Anthony Luc.”

Liu Jin waved his hand, signaling Germa and the other man to step aside.

"What's up?"

“I’m so sorry, it’s Bérard and the others… those children just arrived in Toulouse. You know, something very bad happened in their hometown…”

"If something really bad happens, just stay put. Why go to Toulouse?"
Are you telling me all this to try and get me to forgive them? Attorney Lu, I can assure you, that's impossible!
I've been in France for ten years. Have you ever heard of me bowing to racism?

"No, no, no, I just..."

"If you have the energy, you should think about how to help them with their lawsuit."

At this moment, Liu Jin's lawyer came over.

"Mr. Amos, you may leave now!"

“What about that black man, and that Bellar? And their friends…”

Liu Jin's lawyer is the head barrister at the Toulouse-Manion law firm.

Since Chloé spends most of his time in Paris, he is basically in charge of things in Toulouse.

His name is Cassandra.

Upon hearing Liu Jin's question, he glanced at Anthony.

He then said with a smile, "Don't worry, Mr. Amos, they won't get out of the police station."

I have submitted a request to the police, who are applying for an arrest warrant from the district attorney. They will be taken to their designated location by 8:00 PM at the latest.

"You can't do this..."

"Anthony said loudly."

Liu Jin smiled and nodded at Cassie.

Then he said to Anthony, "Of course I can!"

As he spoke, he stood up, greeted the others in the detention room, and then walked out.

Abel and the others also got up and walked outside.

From the very beginning, they knew this would be the outcome!
Rust also came over from outside, smiling and hugging everyone.

He was the chief of the Lemikhai police station, where he had worked before and knew many people.

After being brought to the police station, he was taken to the chief's office and questioned about the matter... In fact, the chief wanted Liu Jin and the others to come over as well, but Liu Jin refused.

In his words: Follow the rules, don't let others find fault with us.

"Abel, do you know anyone in the detention center?"

"Of course!"

"So you know what to do?"

"Of course!"

Liu Jin gave Abel instructions right in front of Anthony.

Anthony's expression changed, and he said again, "Mr. Amos, Bellar and Ali are a pitiful bunch."

You have money and social standing, why bother arguing with these pitiful people?

“Mr. François Antoni-Iman, please watch your words.”

Cassandra's face darkened, and he issued a stern warning.

Liu Jin patted him on the shoulder, then smiled at Anthony, and walked out surrounded by the crowd.

Anthony panicked!
He knew very well that if he didn't do something, those poor guys would be in big trouble.

So he followed behind Liu Jin and the others, his eyes darting around.

……

A large number of reporters gathered outside the police station.

When Liu Jin and his group came out, reporters swarmed around them.

"Amos, Professor Amos, I heard you had a conflict with the refugees?"

"Professor, will you forgive those people?"

"Professor, what exactly happened back then? Why did you take action against those poor people who had lost their homes and fled from war-torn lands?"

"Professor Amos..."

Liu Jin didn't want to answer, but when he heard the reporters' questions, he couldn't help but stop in his tracks.

"First of all, I condemn war."

But that doesn't mean I'll sympathize with everyone... I'm still a bit confused about what happened today. I was standing there listening to music when one of these "poor people" you all call me walked past me and insulted me with vicious, ugly, and unbelievably discriminatory language... I didn't even know them, and there was no physical contact whatsoever.

But he just casually, as if it were commonplace, insulted me with discriminatory language.

I am a writer, but more importantly, I am a professor.

The University of Toulouse II has many international students from war-torn regions, and they have always respected me.

I originally thought these people were pitiful!

But now I feel... there must be something hateful about a pitiful person.

France accepted them and let them live here. But what about them?

Go out into the streets and see for yourself. They're unrefined, careless about their appearance, and show absolutely no respect for the customs and traditions of Toulouse. Shouldn't one respect local customs? But what have they done? They're disrupting the peace and tranquility of Toulouse… I lived in Toulouse for ten years, and I still remember being awestruck by this city known as the 'City of Roses' when I first set foot on its soil…

At that time, I could walk on the streets at night without fear.

I can leave the restaurant at midnight and walk home...

But now?

Would you dare to walk on the streets late at night?

"So, you think France shouldn't accept them, right?"

"I am Chinese, and I have no intention of interfering with the French government's decision-making."

I just feel that since they fled their homes and came to this land, they should at least have enough gratitude and respect for this land.

After Liu Jin finished speaking, he got into the car.

He rolled down the car window and said to Cassandra, "Attorney Cassandra, I want them dead!"

"As you wish!"

Cassandra smiled slightly and said softly.

……

"Abel, you and Ronda, come to my villa."

Don't open the door for the next couple of days; I reckon those guys won't stop causing trouble.

"Ha, of course, no problem. I was just thinking of visiting your new house."

Liu Jin hung up the phone and was about to speak with Jerome when the phone rang.

It was Lao Zhong calling.

"I heard you've gotten into trouble again?"

"What nonsense about causing trouble? I'm the one who got into trouble..."

"Do you need help?"

"No need, I'm on my way home right now."

"Then you wait here, I'm coming to find you now."

Liu Jin did not refuse. After hanging up the phone, he said to Mia, "Ask Vilia if she can get the surveillance footage from the City Hall Square."

"Ok!"

Without saying a word, the assistant dialed Verena's cell phone.

Jerome then said softly, "Boss, should we increase the security?"

"Ok?"

"I'm worried those people will come knocking on my door."

"Does Toulouse have a suitable security team?"

"I know of a security company called Coria Rogers. They're not a big company, but they're very capable."

Rogers used to be with GSPR.

Margot spoke first.

Jerome nodded. "I've heard of this company too, it's pretty good."

"Recruit them!"

Margot agreed and immediately picked up the phone.

Liu Jin then sent a message to Mela via WhatsApp.

Mela quickly replied to the text: Give me two hours! I happen to have an interview with a professor from Toulouse University today, and I'll arrange a discussion.

The assistant suddenly said, "Boss, Vilia said it's no problem, she'll send the video over in half an hour."

“Have her send it to Mela. I need La Cinq’s focus tonight, and that’s it.”

"Ok!"

Liu Jin then sent Mela another message: Contact Vilia.

·OK!

……

(End of this chapter)