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Chapter 128 Cannes (Please subscribe, collect, recommend, and vote for the monthly ticket!!!)

Toulouse to Cannes, the total distance is 500 kilometers.

The route passes through the cities of Montpellier and Valensole.

May in France is also one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.

Especially in the south, the grass is green.

If you drive during the day, you can also enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery along the way.

Green grass, blue sky, white clouds, gentle breeze, and a hint of floral fragrance in the air.

But at night...

It’s okay. The bright moonlight adds a unique charm.

Liu Jin's mood gradually became much brighter as the breeze blew along the way.

The speed of the car increases accordingly.

But not too fast, after all, it's at night.

He pulled out a record and put it on the record player.

He replaced the car record player after buying the car, which cost him 5,000 francs.

For this very moment.

BS's songs came from the record player, and the cheerful rhythm made Liu Jin feel even happier.

……

The six and a half hour journey passed in the blink of an eye.

The wind suddenly became more moist, and came towards me with the unique scent of the sea.

Liu Jin knew that he had reached his destination!

Cannes.

People in China call it Cannes, people in Hong Kong call it Kangcheng, and people in Taiwan call it Kancheng.

It is located on the Gulf of Riviera, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and at the foot of green mountains.

Here there are blue skies, white clouds and sandy beaches. It is a tourist destination in southern Europe, as famous as Nice and Monte Carlo.

Cannes has a population of 7.1 and an area of ​​less than square kilometers.

Of course, this 7.1 is a statistic from 1975.

In 2001, Cannes had a population of nearly .

But even so, it is still a quiet and beautiful town...

Well, small town, that’s right!
It was three o'clock in the morning when Liu Jin arrived in Cannes.

The town was still bustling at this time.

The opening of the Cannes Film Festival is the most important event in the town.

This time of year is also the busiest time in Cannes, with filmmakers and movie fans from all over the world gathering here.

Naturally, there are various activities.

Liu Jin drove along the coastal avenue into the town of Cannes and parked his car on the side of the road.

Looking for a hotel at this time?

Basically it's difficult.

With the opening of the film festival, hotels of all sizes are already packed.

Many filmmakers even rent villas here.

Although it is expensive, for filmmakers, all the expenses and costs are worth it!
Liu Jin was walking along the street with a backpack.

The beach is brightly lit.

The bar business is extremely hot.

He walked a long way before finally finding a seat in front of a relatively remote bar.

I ordered a bottle of beer and lay down on the beach chair.

Looking up, I saw a bright moon in the sky.

The waves sing in my ears and the sea breeze blows over my body.

In an instant, all the fatigue from six hours of driving disappeared.

After taking a sip of beer, Liu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

Isn’t this exactly the life he longed for in his previous life?

He pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

Just then, footsteps were heard.

Liu Jin didn't look back, but closed his eyes.

It felt like someone was sitting on a beach chair not far away.

"Hey, are you Chinese?"

It's a woman!
Liu Jin opened his eyes and turned his head to look.

Startled.

Then he laughed again!
"Hello, Miss Shu Qi!"

It turned out to be an international film festival, and I actually ran into someone I knew.

Shu Qi was stunned for a moment, but soon felt relieved.

She smiled and said, "Do you have cigarettes?"

Liu Jin didn't say anything more and threw the cigarette box beside him over.

“Are you from mainland China?”

"You just asked me if I was Chinese."

"Feel sorry……"

Shu Qi took the cigarette and said in a fluent Taipei accent, "I just..." "I'm from mainland China, that's right."

"travel?"

"Of course not, study abroad!"

"It doesn't seem like it's a holiday now."

"It's Saturday... um, it's Saturday, the weekend. I came from Toulouse."

"Feel sorry!"

Shu Qi lit a cigarette.

This woman is very charming and is the type Liu Jin likes.

She has appeared in many movies, but the one that impressed Liu Jin the most was...

"Come to the exhibition?"

"Yes."

"what movie?"

"The title of Millennium Mambo Rose, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien."

“Um, I haven’t seen it, but I know director Hou Hsiao-hsien…Haha, I’ve seen your movies too.”

Shu Qi's expression changed slightly.

"Glass bottles, and a glass city."

Shu Qi's expression finally relaxed.

Even though she has starred in many mainstream movies, when people mention her, they often mention Sex and Zen, The Thirteen Sisters of Hongxing...

As I said later, it would be very difficult to put on the clothes again after taking them off.

She is 25 years old this year and can be considered an old actor.

I have already let go of many things.

but if……

It still feels shameful.

She smiled and said, "Thank you!"

As he said that, he returned the cigarette to Liu Jin.

"Then I wish you a fruitful return this time!"

There is really nothing to communicate with Shu Qi.

Liu Jin took the cigarette and put it back in his pocket, then drank the beer in one gulp and stood up with his bag.

"By the way, we'll be showing the film the day after tomorrow. If you have time, please come and support us."

"The day after tomorrow... I think it's difficult. I have to leave tomorrow night and it's not my holiday yet... But if I have time, I will definitely go."

"Thank you!"

"Hahaha, you're so polite. Let's go."

Liu Jin smiled, waved, and left with his backpack.

Looking at his back, Shu Qi couldn't help laughing.

I didn't expect to meet such a compatriot in a foreign country.

But he looked a little different.

When ordinary people see her, they will definitely ask for her autograph or take a photo with her.

But he really seemed to be just a tourist, and very free and easy.

……

At five in the morning, Liu Jin returned to the car.

The temperature in Cannes in May is neither too high nor too low, around 18 degrees, which is very comfortable.

Liu Jin drove into a parking lot and took a nap in the car.

When I opened my eyes, it was already daybreak.

After washing up in the restroom, I walked out of the parking lot with my bag.

Stroll along the Croisette promenade and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

This avenue is three kilometers long.

Along the way there are palm trees, wide sandy beaches, luxury hotels and casinos.

After walking for a while, I stopped by the roadside.

You can overlook the magnificent Bay of Cannes and the stunning panoramic view of the Lérins Islands.

My mind suddenly became much more open.

All the negative emotions disappeared.

After walking for most of the day, I was hungry.

So, I walked into a restaurant called Bistrot Le Bouchon, sat in an open-air seat, ordered a seafood meal, and then drank a drink, felt the sea breeze, and looked at the sea view.

The sun is very warm.

It feels very comfortable when it shines on my body.

The food had not arrived yet, so Liu Jin simply took out a drawing board from his backpack and started drawing.

"Wall-E" is more than half done.

If all goes well, it should be completed before returning to China at the end of June.

When the time comes, he will hand over the drawing to Mela, and then he can go back home for a leisurely vacation and start preparing for "Life is Beautiful".

However, before that, the progress of Pirates of the Caribbean needs to be accelerated!

……

(End of this chapter)