Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 471 Welcome to Paris, My Old Princess

He was accompanied by many people on his trip to France.

Gu Ming has always been quite generous in these matters. His concept of money is that it can be spent, and if it's all spent, it can be earned back.

Therefore, Gu Ming brought along everyone who signed up.

Aside from a group of teenagers who are just turning twenty, there are also several long-time associates from the agency, such as Wan Gu Jie and Zhen Xia Long.

Unfortunately, Niyamoto Tatsumi couldn't come; he was busy working as a martial arts instructor (or stun master) at an elementary school in Nara.

Even so, the entourage still numbered twenty people, to the point that Gu Ming was considering whether to join a tour group, which might be more convenient.

The moment the plane landed in Paris, Gu Ming took a deep breath.

Ah!
That's the taste.

It smelled both sweet and pungent, and carried the distinctive sweat odor of people of color.

It seems Paris isn't much better than Tokyo.

The security personnel's tense demeanor during the initial inspection made Gu Ming somewhat suspicious, wondering if they had encountered some kind of threat. However, in the end, they simply checked everyone's backpacks and then let them leave.

"I can't understand French!" Gu Ming slapped his thigh.

He can speak some English and communicate quite well, but Gu Ming doesn't know any French.

Shaqin gave a simple explanation.

"They were searching our bags for books related to those two countries and their ideologies. Because we are of Asian descent, they were a bit worried. They were also checking for busts of great figures, badges, and the like. Since none of us had any, we were allowed to pass relatively peacefully."

Hearing her say that, Gu Ming felt relieved.

indeed.

Having weathered the May 1968 events and a series of other events in the 1960s and 70s, European countries now dread the mere mention of them.

In particular, the Soviet Union recently held a military exercise, the famous Western Exercise 81, which claimed that within a month, it could coordinate armored and nuclear weapons tactics and drive tanks to the Strait of Calais to face Britain across the sea.

Whether it's true or not is hard to say, but it's clear that the French believed it.

That's why they are so strict in guarding against people entering the country.

Gu Ming did have a question.

"But why do you speak French?"

"You know that many of the classic texts from that era were written in French and Russian, right?"

This argument was indeed very convincing, and Gu Ming believed it.

After entering the country, they encountered no further difficulties. The completely different customs and culture in this foreign land impressed the group greatly. Even after arriving at their hotel, the journey didn't end there.

"Alright, let's not think about those things today. We've come all this way, so let's just have fun."

Gu Ming pointed to the hotel lobby.

"There's still some time before the Cannes Film Festival starts. Those who don't want to go to Cannes can break up here. It's best to go in pairs so you can look out for each other. You can go wherever you want. Come back here to meet up before May 31. Those who want to go to Cannes should get some rest tonight and leave with me early tomorrow morning."

Although the Cannes Film Festival starts in mid-May, we need to arrive early to carry out some promotional work, etc.

Gu Ming quickly tallied up the numbers and found that many people were indeed not very interested in the Cannes Film Festival and preferred to travel freely in France.

Gu Ming didn't care. He could do whatever he wanted. Everyone was given a shopping allowance of 400,000 yen. They could buy whatever they wanted. When you're out having fun, you have to enjoy yourself.

Whether they go to Paris to see the Arc de Triomphe or sleep at the Moulin Rouge is not something Gu Ming needs to consider.

"But then again."

Gu Ming turned to look at Zhen Xialong and the woman beside him.

Not particularly beautiful, but possessing a traditional gentleness.

This woman is Kayoko, the girlfriend of Manatsu Ryu.

"Aren't you two going to Cannes to see me win the award?"

"No, no!" Ryu Masatsu spread his hands and grinned. "I've never been abroad before. Well, I really want to show Kayoko around properly. After all, this is France! So, I wish you all the best in your endeavors, Furuya-san!"

He gave him a thumbs up, and Gu Ming stopped insisting.

After all, they brought their families with them!

of course.

Gu Ming looked around.

He also brought his family.

…… ……

Gu Ming was unfamiliar with France; he had only heard of one actor there.

Sophie Marceau!

Sophie Marceau was born in 1966 and is only fifteen years old now.

She's such a good younger sister!
Gu Ming sighed.

It's a pity I don't know where Sophie Marceau is now, or what she's doing.

It was evening in France, but Gu Ming didn't need to adjust to the time difference or want to stay in the hotel, so he took Sha Qin out for a walk to see the landmarks and take some photos.

“Actually, I know France quite well.” Gu Ming said casually as he walked down the street, “We can go to the Maginot Line site to take pictures first, then the Arc de Triomphe, then Schönbrunn Palace, and finally come back to Cannes.”

Shaqin was not surprised by this.

This geography lesson is like something a PE teacher would teach.

"Of course, that was just a joke. Let's go check out the Seine."

The Seine is a famous river that flows through the center of Paris, dividing the city into three parts, with the central part being the so-called 'Île de Paris'.

If the French use the same naming convention as Harbin, then it will most likely be called Henan District and HB District.

Gu Ming approached for a moment, then couldn't help but frown.

To be honest.

The Seine smells a bit!

Seeing the stinky Seine River with her own eyes, and witnessing homeless people and thieves on the roadside, even Shaqin felt her impressions were somewhat shattered.

"So this is Paris?"

"Yes, this is Paris, this is France. A transience that exists only in the imagination of the Japanese."

Gu Ming spread his hands out.

Shachin said, "What about Versailles? What about the Louvre? What about all that great art and humanistic concern?"

“Those people all stayed in Algeria. Now all that’s left here are the locals and immigrants,” Gu Ming said, bowing slightly. “Welcome to smelly Paris, my little princess.”

Shaqin clenched her fists, her face turning red, and finally could only whisper: If you keep being sarcastic, I'll kick you!
After a short stroll, although the Seine was somewhat disappointing, the French never disappoint when it comes to food. Gu Ming took a whole slice of steak, wrapped it in a muffin, and ate it with a baguette, feeling about three-tenths full.

The two didn't return to the hotel until late at night.

As soon as he entered the lobby, a waiter came up to him and spoke to him. Gu Ming didn't understand a word he said, so he looked at Sha Qin.

"She said someone called while we were away and asked us to call back as soon as possible."

"That must be Haruki Kadokawa."

Gu Ming leaned closer and dialed the number on the other end. According to the local phone directory, it was a local number located in Nice, France.

"Hey……"

"Hey! You actually know how to call me back? No time to dawdle in Paris, come to Cannes! Oh, Cannes is near Nice, France, you'll find it when you get there. You have no idea what I've seen here!"

Haruki Kadokawa paused for a moment, then added, "I've prepared all the materials, all you need to do is come! The sooner the better. By the way, has the female lead arrived? You mean that little girl?"

Gu Ming shrugged.

It's here, but it'll be a few days later.

Hiroko Yakushimaru came with her father.

As for whether school will start in May?
Please.

Does she even need to go to school? Attending the Cannes Film Festival is definitely more important!

Haruki Kadokawa on the other end of the phone was getting a little frantic.

"Then wait a few more days, and then the two of you come as soon as possible. Don't bring any irrelevant people with you. You have no idea what I've seen here."

Haruki Kadokawa repeated, "It's absolutely shocking, you won't believe it, come quick!"

After hanging up the phone, Gu Ming scratched his head, completely bewildered.

so.

What exactly did he see?! He was really curious!

(End of this chapter)