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

Chapter 38 List
On the way to the guesthouse, Han Sanping introduced the people who were accompanying them to Chen Fusheng.

In addition to the three members of their film crew, there was also Deputy Director Shi, who was the team leader. China Film Group, which is responsible for the import and export of films, would also send one person. Finally, the security department assigned them two bodyguards.

"So there are 7 people right now?" Chen Fusheng asked after hearing the news.

"More or less. I don't know if the number of people will be increased or decreased before departure, since this isn't my responsibility," Han Sanping said.

Shortly after Chen Fusheng and Han Sanping checked into the guesthouse arranged for them by the authorities, unbeknownst to him, his personal information was sent to Deputy Director Shi's office.

Chen Fusheng, male, 179 cm tall... Born in 1957, 23 years old this year. His father is Chen Runqiu, a professor in the History Department of Jiangcheng University, and his mother is Yang Hongmei, an associate professor in the Foreign Languages ​​Department of Jiangcheng University. He has an older sister named Chen Guizhi...

His wife's name is Liu Xiaoli. She is from Heilongjiang Province and was born in 1959. She was admitted to Jiangcheng Song and Dance Troupe in 1970. After graduating in 1976, she stayed on as a dancer and has been working there ever since. She and Chen Fusheng got married on National Day in 1979. They had a daughter on August 1 this year.

After reviewing Chen Fusheng's detailed information, Deputy Director Shi nodded and summoned his secretary, saying:

"Where is Comrade Chen Fusheng now? I would like to meet this young man."

The secretary, being very understanding, said, "He should be at the guesthouse. I'll go and bring him over right away."

"Ah."

As soon as the secretary left, Deputy Director Shi picked up a report from the side.

The report is titled "Feasibility Study Report on Achieving Foreign Exchange Earnings from Film Productions".

At the end of this report is a list.

Currently, there are only three names on this list, and the third one is none other than Han Sanping.

He picked up his pen, seemingly wanting to write another name, but hesitated just before putting pen to paper.

After a long pause, he put down his pen and murmured, "Let me take another look."

Because Chen Fusheng was staying at the Film Bureau's guesthouse, his secretary brought him there not long after.

"Good afternoon, Director Shi. I am Chen Fusheng."

Although everyone addressed him as Deputy Director Shi behind his back, Chen Fusheng removed the "Deputy" title when they met in person.

Deputy Director Shi stood up, glanced at Chen Fusheng, and commented in a very friendly manner, "What a promising and talented young man!"

"Thank you, Director Shi. You flatter me."

"Hey, young man, don't be too modest, and don't be nervous. I called you here today just to have a casual chat."

As he spoke, Deputy Director Shi led Chen Fusheng to sit down at the coffee table. After his secretary had brewed the tea, he continued speaking.

"Is Comrade Fusheng a foreign language teaching assistant at Jiangcheng University?"

"Yes."

"So, how's your English?" Deputy Director Shi seemed to realize that his question was somewhat inappropriate, and then added, "You know that on this trip abroad, we'll inevitably have to deal with foreigners. If you can communicate with them, you'll have no problem, right?"

"There's no problem if we're just communicating in English."

"That's good. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you, Comrade Fusheng, to act as my translator on this trip."

Chen Fusheng had previously felt that something was missing from their team, and it turns out that this was what was waiting for him.

However, the translation work was not difficult for him, and he did not mind taking on the task.

Next, Deputy Director Shi talked about Chen Fusheng's novels and his movies.

"Comrade Fusheng, you weren't an actor before, so why was your acting in 'Cow' so amazing? Even Liao Gong, after watching the movie, commented, 'This young actor is very good!'"

Chen Fusheng was somewhat flattered and said, "Thank you, Director Liao and Director Shi, for recognizing my acting skills. Since I created 'Cow Fighting,' I knew how Niu Er should be portrayed. In addition, I have been a movie fan since I was a child, so I may have some talent in this area. Therefore, the Niu Er I portrayed was barely considered a success."

Deputy Director Shi nodded: "I also come from a screenwriting background, so I know that acting really depends on talent. There's even a saying in the industry that goes, 'God gives you a gift!' But in my opinion, Comrade Fusheng, you're more like God fed you, right? Hahahaha..." After making this joke, Deputy Director Shi ended his conversation with Chen Fusheng because he had work to do.

After seeing Chen Fusheng off, Deputy Director Shi returned to his desk, picked up a pen, hesitated for a long time on the list, and still did not write his name down.

Another soft sigh echoed in the office: "Let's take another look!"

……

Chen Fusheng shared a room with Han Sanping at the guesthouse, so when he returned, Han Sanping immediately asked:

"What does Deputy Director Shi want with you?"

"I've been assigned a secret mission," Chen Fusheng said mysteriously.

"What secret mission?"

"Everyone says it's a secret mission, how could I possibly tell you?"

"Really?" Han Sanping asked with some doubt.

"Of course it's fake."

"Hey, you little brat, you want a beating, huh? Tell me already."

"Nothing much, just wanted to chat." Halfway through his sentence, Chen Fusheng suddenly remembered something and added, "Oh right, there really is a task; they said I need to be everyone's translator."

"I almost forgot you're a foreign language teacher. This is perfect."

"Aren't you a top student who graduated from Sichuan University? You haven't studied English?"

"The English I learned was 'mute English,' and I've long since forgotten it all from my teacher."

“That won’t do. You have to pick it up again, otherwise how will you get into the department?” Chen Fusheng’s words were both a joke and a piece of advice.

"You make a good point. I'll have to trouble Comrade Fusheng from now on."

"..."

Chen Fusheng remained silent.

Damn it, it seems like he's dug himself another hole.

Han Sanping suddenly said again:
"Oh, I almost forgot something."

"What is it?" Chen Fusheng asked.

"Last time I invited the teachers and students of Beijing Film Academy to watch one of our movies, and they were quite shocked after watching your performance as Niu Er. Later, some teachers heard that it was your first time acting in a movie, so they hoped that I could invite you to share your acting methods with their students."

"Holy crap, you actually gave me a job?"

“Ahem, after all, Senior Cheng Ying was a great help in getting our film sent to Venice. Why don’t you go and give a performance class to the students at the Beijing Film Academy? You’re a university professor, so you’re familiar with this kind of work,” Han Sanping coaxed.

"One drink, no, two drinks." Chen Fusheng knew it was hard to refuse, no, he didn't even want to refuse, he was actually a little tempted, but he couldn't let Han Sanping get away with it for nothing, he had to make him pay a price.

"Deal." Han Sanping didn't know what Chen Fusheng was thinking, but seeing that he had agreed, he could afford to treat him to two meals.

"When do you plan to go? So I can reply."

"At least come back from this Venice Film Festival."

"Row."

(End of this chapter)