1979: The child's mother is a celestial being.

Chapter 47 Deputy Section Chief?

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The next morning, Chen Fusheng and Han Sanping had just finished breakfast at the Film Bureau's canteen when they were taken to Deputy Director Shi's office by his secretary.

"Comrade Siqin Gaowa went back last night, right?"

"Yes, Bureau Shi."

"Well, how did you two sleep last night?"

"They're all pretty good..."

After exchanging brief pleasantries with the two men, Deputy Director Shi said to Chen Fusheng:
"Comrade Fusheng, please wait in the secretary's office next door for a while. I need to have a private talk with Comrade Han Sanping. I'll call you back when we're done."

“…Okay, Stone Bureau.” Chen Fusheng nodded hesitantly.

At the same time, he thought to himself: Something's not right. This isn't the first time. His sixth sense had warned him yesterday.

However, he couldn't immediately figure out what the leader was really up to.

It's unlikely they were interested in his talent and wanted to transfer him to work at the film festival.

Well, in that case, I'll just obediently follow the secretary to the office next door for some tea.

After finishing his cup of tea, the secretary refilled Chen Fusheng's cup.

After this cup, there's a third one...

Just as Chen Fusheng was getting so bored that the narration of Wu Bai singing his song "Sudden Self" popped into his head, his secretary finally came in to announce that it was his turn.

"Old Han, what did Director Shi talk to you about?" Before entering Deputy Director Shi's office, Chen Fusheng bumped into Han Sanping, who was coming out. Seeing his very interesting expression, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"You'll find out soon enough." Han Sanping gave a mysterious smile, revealing no clues whatsoever.

Seeing this, Chen Fusheng mouthed "disloyal" and then walked into Deputy Director Shi's office again with a smile.

"Stone Bureau".

"Comrade Fusheng, come, please sit down. Don't be nervous. Just like last time, let's have a simple chat."

"Ok."

Chen Fusheng wasn't particularly nervous at the moment; he was just a little curious.

The secretary made him another cup of tea, even though she knew he had already drunk three cups next door.

"After returning yesterday afternoon, I was notified to go to the lake to report on my work. Many leaders, after hearing about your remarkable achievements in Venice, praised you highly. In particular, Mr. Liao not only praised you for your youthful talent and outstanding abilities, but also commented that you are a pillar of our country's literary and artistic fields that are in dire need. How about that? Don't you feel very proud?"

"Really?" Chen Fusheng felt it was a little unreal.

"Hmph, would I dare lie to you about something like this?"

"That's not what I meant. I was just too excited and a little overwhelmed."

To be honest, Deputy Director Shi was a little envious of Chen Fusheng, envious that at such a young age, his name had been remembered by so many high-ranking leaders.

They were also worried that Chen Fusheng might have a problem with his mentality after achieving such high results at such a young age, so they quickly reminded him.

"It's normal to be excited, but let me borrow a quote from the Chairman: 'Humility makes one progress, while pride makes one fall behind.' Comrade Fusheng, although you have achieved some success, you must not be arrogant or complacent!"

"Don't worry, Director Shi, I can still see things clearly." Chen Fusheng was, after all, a transmigrator, so naturally he wouldn't get arrogant just because of his small achievements.

"It's best if you have this understanding." Deputy Director Shi still trusted Chen Fusheng quite a bit. After all, he had spent more than ten days with him and had some understanding of the young man's temperament. He knew that when Chen Fusheng did things, he had a maturity far beyond his age.

"I also want to tell you about the ten thousand dollars you made from the Italian businessman."

"Didn't this money already go to the authorities?" Although Chen Fusheng was a little reluctant, he didn't have any complaints. After all, this was pretty much the policy in this era, and everyone did it. He didn't think he had to be different... as long as they didn't pursue the thousand dollars he had spent.

"According to convention, you should hand over this money, but Liao said that you won an award and made contributions in Venice this time, so he proposed to exchange the US$10,000 into RMB and foreign exchange certificates as a reward to you. Several leaders discussed it and had no objections. Finally, one of the leaders asked me to ask you what your opinion was?"

Opinion?

Chen Fusheng had no objection.

Although he had traveled back to the 1980s, a time when the country's economy was still weak, he wanted to contribute to the country's development and construction. However, he wouldn't refuse to provide a better life for himself and his family.

So since you're giving it to me, I'll take it!
After hearing Chen Fusheng's answer, Deputy Director Shi nodded slightly but did not offer any further comment.

Just when Chen Fusheng thought it was about to end, Deputy Director Shi suddenly changed the subject and asked him an unexpected question:

What are your thoughts on my country's film industry today?

"Director Shi, I'm just a foreign language teaching assistant. Are you asking me such a big question? Have you asked the wrong person?"

"Let me rephrase my question: How many Chinese films do you think can sell for a high price overseas like your novel 'Cow'?"

Before Chen Fusheng could answer, Deputy Director Shi explained the high price he mentioned: "It doesn't need to be one million, even three or four hundred thousand, or even two or three hundred thousand will do."

Chen Fusheng thought for a moment and said, "Hasn't China Film Group been doing this all along?"

“That’s true, but they just can’t sell them. They’re even selling them for free, and nobody wants them. Comrade Fusheng, could you analyze this from your perspective and tell me why?”

"I think it's because foreigners don't understand our movies."

"Don't understand?" Deputy Director Shi didn't quite understand what Chen Fusheng meant by those three words, because he felt that Chinese movies were much more straightforward in terms of plot compared to many foreign movies.

"Yes, because from my observation, the films produced in my country at this stage mainly promote patriotism and collectivism in terms of ideology, emphasize social construction and the spirit of the times, and promote traditional virtues and moral norms. Of course, I'm not saying that this is bad, but foreigners can't understand it. The cultural education and ideological trends they have received since childhood are even in conflict with the ideologies emphasized in our films, so they not only can't understand them, but they are also quite resistant to them. This is probably the core reason why Chinese films can't go global."

After Chen Fusheng finished speaking, he saw that Deputy Director Shi opposite him was deep in thought, and he secretly reminded himself.

Damn, I think I accidentally said a bit too much.

Fortunately, Deputy Director Shi did not question why he knew these things, but instead posed another question that left Chen Fusheng speechless.

"With special approval from the state, the Film Bureau will officially establish the Film Foreign Exchange Earning Working Group after National Day, with me serving as the group leader. Now, on behalf of the Film Foreign Exchange Earning Working Group, I would like to invite Comrade Chen Fusheng to join us. I wonder what your attitude is? Or if there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me now."

It took Chen Fusheng a while to process what he had just heard.

He said something was wrong.

It turns out they had been holding back such a big move.

No wonder his expression was so strange when he saw Han Sanping at the door.

It seems he was invited as well.

Call ~
Chen Fuli sorted out his chaotic thoughts and finally calmed himself down.

Then he looked at Deputy Director Shi in front of him and asked a question:
"If I join this group, what will happen to my work relationship?"

"Your work relationship will be transferred to the Film Bureau. In view of your outstanding performance during the Venice International Film Festival, and considering your original education and resume, as long as you join, you will directly enjoy the treatment of a deputy section chief."

"So generous?" Chen Fusheng didn't expect that he would actually be recruited into the Film Bureau, and start as a deputy section chief. He felt it was a bit unreal.

"Good conditions also mean great responsibility, so Comrade Chen Fusheng, you should think it through carefully."

"I have one last question."

"explain."

"Old Han, no, Comrade Han Sanping, was he also invited?"

"Yes."

Did he agree?

"He has agreed."

Deputy Director Shi would also like to remind you not to be influenced by him.

Before he could even finish speaking, Chen Fusheng declared, "Okay, I'll join!"

Chen Fusheng chose to join this film revenue-generating working group not because of Han Sanping, but simply because he was quite familiar with Lao Han and wanted to ask him about it.

(End of this chapter)