Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 162 Returning to China with my wife and money

At the award ceremony with dazzling lights, Chen Shiping stood on the stage with a calm expression, and the spotlight shone on him particularly dazzlingly.

He is the most eye-catching man in Venice tonight and the biggest winner at this Venice Film Festival!

Several girls looked at Chen Shiping on the stage with admiration, feeling a sense of pride in their hearts.

Chinese films can also stand on the highest awards stage and conquer the Western world!

And they and the man on the stage created such a miracle!

Reporters in the studio were also taking photos to record this historic moment. This is the second Chinese director to win the Golden Lion Award!

The first one is Hou Hsiao-hsien from Wanwan, and the second one is Chen Shiping.

It’s good to be second in China. Chen Shiping doesn’t want to be number one in the mainland, he is second in China!

"I'm very happy to win the Golden Lion Award." Chen Shiping said with a smile into the microphone: "This is my second movie and my second time in Europe. To be honest, I like it here very much."

Chen Shiping raised the trophy in his hand, and then said: "Because everyone is very enthusiastic, we never leave empty-handed every time."

Everyone in the audience was speechless, they didn't want to be enthusiastic!

You are the one who drives our enthusiasm. You are so awesome. You get prizes every time you come, and they are big prizes!

If you have the ability, go to Berlin again! If you have the ability to win all three major European awards, if you have the ability to go to the Oscars!

"As usual, I want to say some words of gratitude. Thank you to my actors. Without their efforts, there would be no whole movie. Thank you to my photography, art and all the behind-the-scenes staff. They are the cornerstone of this movie. Thank you to the original novel. The author Su Tong allowed me to make random changes, he is the parent of this movie."

"And I'm just a thief who stole the fruits of their labor and then stood here to accept all the honors. I hope they won't be angry. I will definitely treat them to dinner when I return home!"

Chen Shiping's witty words made everyone laugh. It is always true that movies are the director's art, but as Chen Shiping said, the director is a thief who steals everyone's fruits of labor and honor.

"Okay, everyone, see you next time!"

Chen Shiping said and walked off the stage with the Golden Lion Award. He was not too excited about winning the award. Perhaps the time spent on public relations had worn away his excitement.

While he was not excited, others were excited. Before Chen Shiping could return to his seat, as soon as he reached Jiang Shan, she stood up and hugged her: "Brother Shiping, you are great! So amazing!"

After saying that, he wanted to kiss Chen Shiping, but he blocked her.

"Pay attention to the impact and don't get too excited!" Chen Shiping said helplessly.

Jiang Shan curled up her neck and stuck out her tongue playfully before letting go of Chen Shiping and letting him pass.

He Saifei was also very excited. This was her first time participating in a movie. She didn't expect to see the movie she participated in win the grand prize with her own eyes.

Even if she is only a second female lead, it is enough to excite her. This is one of the three most powerful film festivals in the world!

Not only did I go abroad this time, but I also won a grand prize. What a boost.

Looking at Chen Shipingcai standing in front of him, He Saifei forgot about the previous unpleasantness and hugged him, and even began to understand the tricks he used on the set.

How can you win the grand prize without that kind of investment!

The thinking of great directors is indeed different!

I was too superficial before! If someone like Chen Shiping wanted to cheat, why would he put so much thought into it?

It’s all so that we can get into the show!

Chen Shiping didn't know what He Saifei was thinking, but he could feel that she was no longer hostile to him.

After a hug, the two let go. He Saifei's excited face turned red. She looked at Chen Shiping and said, "Congratulations on winning the Golden Lion Award!"

"You should congratulate yourself, this is an honor for the entire crew!" After Chen Shiping said with a smile, he saw Zhu Lin next to him looking impatient.

After saying a few more words to He Saifei, Chen Shiping took a step forward and hugged her.

Chen Shiping could even feel Zhu Lin's hot breathing and rapid heartbeat.

The spotlight during the award ceremony was still focused on them, making them the focus of the entire venue.

Zhu Lin felt like she was standing on the world stage at this moment, becoming the focus of everyone, and all this was brought to her by Chen Shiping.

For a moment, Zhu Lin couldn't help but imagine that if he could cooperate with Chen Shiping again, he would be able to stand on the awards podium next time and truly become the focus of everyone!

It was only after Chen Shiping patted her back gently and released her that she realized that she was just a bystander, and that the hug and honor just now had nothing to do with her.

Tao Huimin looked at them and felt a trace of sourness in his heart, but it was washed away by this happy moment.

"Congratulations, you have worked hard during this time."

"Thank you."

Nothing is more touching than a hug and a simple word of concern.

After the award ceremony, Chen Shiping did not go back to the hotel or celebrate with everyone. Instead, he took Tao Huimin's hand and disappeared into the night.

The round moon is reflected in the river in Venice. The boat gently cuts through the water, causing a ripple that turns the moon into a star.

Chen Shiping stood at the bow of the boat and turned to look at Tao Hui, then slowly knelt down on one knee.

Seeing Chen Shiping kneeling down, Tao Huimin covered her mouth in surprise and looked at him in disbelief. Tears instantly filled her eyes. The emotion in her heart and the happiness at the moment made her forget all the unpleasantness.

Chen Shiping took out the ring box from his pocket, slowly opened it to reveal the ring inside and said seriously: "Will you marry me?"

Chen Shiping was not nervous even when the award was presented, but at this moment he was a little nervous, fearing that Tao Huimin would not agree.

Tao Huimin looked at him moved, wiped away the tears on his face, stretched out his hand tremblingly and said, "I do!"

Chen Shiping immediately laughed, held Tao Huimin's little hand, and put the ring on her hand.

Bang!

Brilliant fireworks suddenly exploded over the river in Venice, lights lit up on the boat, and rose petals slowly fell in the cabin.

Chen Shiping and Tao Huimin hugged each other, both immersed in the happiness of this moment.

"Today is my happiest day!" Tao Huimin hugged him tightly with both hands. At this moment, she finally felt that Chen Shiping belonged to her.

Chen Shiping kissed her gently on the forehead and said, "Me too, this is my happiest day."

On the bridge not far away, Xu Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. He felt happy for them and couldn't help but blame Chen Shiping for leaving such a thing to her.

Isn’t this sorry for Lin Qingxia!

But it’s better for Chen Shiping to get married, so he doesn’t have to harm others!

Xu Feng watched the boat float away gently, and then walked back sadly, wondering if he was lamenting Lin Qingxia.

At this time, the country had received news that Chen Shiping had won the award in Venice, and the entire literary and art world exploded instantly.

There is a feeling that is not surprising, but also a bit unexpected.

It is the consensus of many people that Chen Shiping can win the award. After all, he has not failed for so long, but after all, it is the Venice Film Festival.

Why did you get the award so easily? If you are so awesome, it will make us look bad.

In the Beijing Film Studio, many people had just arrived at work and were discussing Chen Shiping's award.

In the factory director's office, Song Zhu was talking happily on the phone.

"Hang up the banners! Yes, get more banners, and contact the media to get the news out!" "How many banners? The more, the better! Next door, the Children's Factory, Youth Film Studio, and Nortel are all hung up superior!"

"By the way, don't forget to ask what day you are returning to China and have a lively welcome ceremony!"

After talking a lot, Song Tao hung up the phone, looked at Zhang Yimo who was sitting opposite, and said with a smile: "There is good news early in the morning. Do you have any good news to share when you come here?"

If it's not good news, stop talking and turn right when you go out!

Zhang Yimo didn't look very good. He felt very sad when he heard the news that Chen Shiping had won the award. If he had acted faster, he might have won the award!

No, it must be me!

Zhang Yimo is at the peak of his creation, and it is also the moment when his self-confidence is at its highest. It can be said that no one is convinced!

He felt that if he got the copyright of Wives and Concubines, the movie he would make would definitely be no worse than Chen Shiping's, or even better!

Thinking about this Yimo made him feel uncomfortable, but thinking about Chen Shiping giving him another Wanjia lawsuit made him feel a little better.

Venice, right? Wait until I capture you next year!

Zhang Yimo swore in his heart, then looked at Song Zhu and said: "Director, my crew has been prepared. Come apply for funds. I plan to lead the team out to scout for locations."

"Good thing!"

Song Tao said with a smile: "Shi Ping told me before he left that you can do it with confidence and don't have to worry about funds and manpower! I will also come back with a prize next year."

Zhang Yimo smiled, nodded vigorously and said, "I will definitely bring glory to the factory!"

Let’s take a breath for ourselves!

Originally, the media said that he was the top one among the fifth generation, but now it is estimated that he has been overtaken by Chen Shiping, and he must fight to regain this position!

As for Cheng Kaige, Zhang Yimo has long since forgotten about it and has gone to hide abroad. It is not so easy to get around abroad. I don’t know if he has found a way out now.

Among the theater troupe in the factory, Zhang Guorong also received the news. While he was happy for Chen Shiping, he was also a little nervous.

When Chen Shiping came back, the filming of Farewell My Concubine was about to start, and he didn't know how prepared he was, and he felt very unsure.

Among the Three Kingdoms crew, Chen Hong, who has been busy training and joining the crew for filming, also knew the news, but he was not happy at all.

When Chen Shiping won the award that year, the first thing he did was to return to China to share it with himself, but this time he didn't even get a call.

"Sure enough, what you don't get is the most valuable. Men are all the same."

Chen Hong couldn't help feeling disappointed, but he quickly ignited his fighting spirit. When Chen Shiping came back, he had to perform well, otherwise he would be thrown away sooner or later.

The Venice Film Festival is over, but the film market is starting to get busy.

Now that all the awards that should be won have been obtained, the producers of the participating films have also begun to sell the films. The prices negotiated before have either increased or decreased, and the entire market is very lively.

The Venice Film Market not only trades participating films, but you can also trade any film at the film festival.

Film dealers and producers are in a state of oversupply, and film dealers often drive hard at prices at this time.

However, for some award-winning films, they cannot bargain hard and can only negotiate prices in a friendly manner.

"Three million! I can give you a price of three million!"

In a cafe, Chen Shiping took a sip of coffee and heard the price quoted at three million. He immediately stretched out his hand and said: "Deal!"

This price has far exceeded Chen Shiping's expectations. Even if he keeps grinding, it won't be much more. It's better to agree to it quickly.

After the film is sold, he will return to China.

Three million in foreign exchange still needs to be paid, which would be nearly 17 million in RMB!

With so much foreign exchange, Chen Shiping can't keep a penny. Who makes the domestic foreign exchange tense now?

This year's national foreign exchange reserves are just over 20 billion, and Chen Shiping's three million is not a small amount.

He is also an expert at earning foreign exchange! Don’t give out a medal later!

By the time Chen Shiping and Pian discussed the price and returned to the hotel, Tao Huimin and the others were already packing their things.

I don’t know what’s going on, but everyone’s mood is not very high, and it seems they haven’t had enough fun yet.

Only Xu Feng was very active and kept contacting the car and the airport. He couldn't wait to return to China to film Farewell My Concubine.

This time Chen Shiping won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. He also won the Palme d'Or at Cannes before and is already an internationally renowned director.

Moreover, Farewell My Concubine will definitely be of better quality than Chen Shiping's previous two movies. At that time, overseas copyrights could be sold for at least five million US dollars!

Now that the exchange rate is still rising, maybe by then we will be able to make a profit just from overseas copyright income!

Even if the overseas copyrights are not profitable, they can still earn back a large part of it. With the domestic box office, profitability is a certainty.

The most important thing is that Xu Feng can finally boldly imagine Oscar!

I used to brag about the Oscars, but now I really feel like I have hope of participating in the Oscars!

If the public relations is good, it may even win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. At that time, the copyright will be even more valuable!

So happy, so excited!

Xu Feng really can't wait to return to China to finish filming the movie.

However, there was also someone in the group who did not want to return to China and was in a bad mood now because she saw the ring on Tao Huimin's hand.

Zhu Lin really wanted to crack open Chen Shiping's head to see if there were ice cubes inside. How could he be so ruthless?

How could he turn around and propose to Tao Huimin! Men are the most cold-blooded animals!

A few hours later, Chen Shiping had already boarded a plane to return to China, taking his wife, honor and money with him!

Zhu Lin couldn't help but glance sideways at Chen Shiping on the other side of the aisle, and sighed slightly in his heart.

That night may have been a dream for the king, and now he is about to wake up.

The Beijing side is also extremely busy. Banners are being hung up in the Beijing Film Studio.

The same goes for Nortel next door, which even hung out to welcome director Chen Shiping, winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, to give a speech at the school.

"Is Chen Shiping really going to come to our school to give a speech? Hasn't he not returned to China yet?"

"I don't know. The school should have discussed it beforehand."

Yu Feihong, who had just returned from school, heard the conversation of her junior classmates and could not help but look up at the banner above, thinking of the letter of recommendation she had written to Chen Shiping before.

Winter is coming soon, and it’s the season to take pictures of love letters.

(End of this chapter)