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

Chapter 45: $100 Million!
After accepting the award, Chen Fusheng walked to the microphone and began to give his acceptance speech.

After a string of template thanks, Chen Fusheng also prepared some points he wanted to make.

"I believe that those little acts of perseverance hidden in chaotic times, and the stubbornness of ordinary people, can truly transcend time and touch people's hearts."

"Finally, I would like to share this honor with every soul who, in the bullring of life, faces adversity, challenges fate, and strives to defend dignity and meaning."

"thank you all!"

After delivering his remarks, Chen Fusheng walked off the stage amidst fairly enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The next award is called the Jury Special Award.

It was awarded to Alexander the Great.

When the stage announced that the Golden Lion Award would be presented, Chen Fusheng was momentarily stunned.

He never expected that the Best Screenplay award he received would be the fourth to last one.

Surprisingly, this year's film festival did not award Best Actor or Best Actress.

However, this year's Golden Lion Award was a tie.

It's a pity that this double-yolk egg doesn't include "Bullfight".

The films that won the 37th Golden Lion Award were "Gloria" and "Atlantic City".

That concludes the awards ceremony.

But the excitement tonight is just beginning.

"Let's go, it's time to go to the dinner the organizers have prepared for us to discuss business."

Seeing that some people were getting up to leave, Chen Fusheng also got up, while reminding Han Sanping and Siqin Gaowa.

Of course, on their way to the banquet, the three of them first met up with Deputy Director Shi and others.

"Director Shi, I have successfully completed my mission."

"Well done, Comrade Fusheng! Your acceptance speech was also excellent, and your performance on stage was outstanding. You did not bring shame to the motherland."

"Thank you for your recognition, Director Shi. I will continue to work hard. If I have the opportunity to participate in the competition again next time, I will strive to win a Golden Lion Award."

"Good, young people should have such ambition, but they must also remember not to be arrogant."

"Yes, I will certainly keep Director Shi's teachings in mind."

Deputy Director Shi became more and more satisfied with Chen Fusheng. He patted him on the shoulder affectionately and excitedly took the trophy to examine it.

Then it was passed around to the people around him, and even Wang Tao, who didn't get along with Chen Fusheng, offered his congratulations.

Afterwards, the group went to the banquet hall.

Upon arrival, Chen Fusheng went straight to the food pick-up area.

Because he was worried about needing to use the restroom during the awards ceremony, Chen Fusheng barely drank any water during the day, except for the breakfast that Han Sanping had brought him in the morning.

I'm starving now.

"You need to eat your fill first so you have the energy to negotiate with people." Chen Fusheng explained with a smile when he saw Deputy Director Shi staring at him as he got his food.

"It's alright, you eat first," Deputy Director Shi said reassuringly, then took some food from his plate as well.

However, before Chen Fusheng could even take a few bites, someone came over to greet him.

However, it wasn't a film company, but a Western celebrity whose name Chen Fusheng couldn't recall.

He managed to get by, and then it must have been because his performance on stage that day was quite good, which made many people remember him, so people kept coming up to socialize with him at the banquet.

Although Chen Fusheng was more interested in the food on his plate, once you've entered this circle, you have to abide by its rules. And from the moment he stood up, the food on his plate hadn't had a chance to be touched again.

In the end, because he went to discuss business, the rest of his food was eaten by Han Sanping and his two 'bodyguards'.

Actually, it doesn't matter if we ignore it, but at this stage, Chinese people don't have the habit of wasting food.

"Chen, congratulations on your film winning the Best Screenplay Award."

Bob Weinstein, the head of Miramax Films, was the highest bidder among the foreign companies and was undoubtedly the one who most valued the rights to "Cow" the most.

It's a bit of a pity that Chen Fusheng and the others didn't agree back then, otherwise he could see the return on investment now.

He is now well aware that after winning the Best Screenplay Award at the Venice Film Festival, it is unrealistic for him to spend another $600,000 to buy the rights to "Cow".

However, he still has a high opinion of "Cow" and is willing to pay more for it.

Of course, he also has lower prices.

"Chen, this is the highest price I can offer on behalf of Miramax Films. If anyone offers a higher price, I regret to inform you that I hope we can work together again next time."

Chen Fusheng looked at the number Bob had written on his business card, suppressed his excitement, and said in as calm a tone as possible:

"Mr. Bob, thank you for your sincerity. I need to go back and think about it with others. I will definitely give you an answer by noon tomorrow at the latest. Is that alright with you?"

“Of course, no problem.” Bob knew that Chen Fusheng was still holding out for a higher price, but he was also eager to negotiate the rights to other promising films.

So without any formalities, he stood up and shook hands with Chen Fusheng: "Chen, I look forward to your good news!"

"Okay, and have a nice evening, Mr. Bob."

Following Bob, several other film companies approached him.

Not all film companies are so financially strong that they immediately discuss the global rights to "Cow," but Chen Fusheng prefers to sell it as a package deal in order to get a good price.

Besides Miramax Films, four other reputable film studios also want to buy the global overseas rights to "Cow".

The four film companies offered 76, 80, 88 and 95 respectively.

All units are in US dollars.

However, none of them surpassed Miramax Films.

So after finishing his conversation with the last film distributor who came to see him that night, Chen Fusheng already had his answer in mind.

"Are you done talking?"

It was already 2 a.m., but no one, including Deputy Director Shi, went back. They were all waiting for the outcome of Chen Fusheng's negotiations.

"Yes, we've finished talking." Chen Fusheng took a sip of the mineral water that Han Sanping handed him to moisten his throat before continuing, "After all, it's so late. The film companies that wanted to contact me have probably already done so, and those that didn't probably won't contact me again."

“That makes sense.” Deputy Director Shi nodded, then asked the question everyone was curious about: “So what was the result?”

“One million.” Chen Fusheng paused deliberately before saying the unit: “US dollars.”

Then he heard everyone gasp, and saw expressions of excitement and surprise on their faces.

"Great, fantastic! Comrade Fusheng, this award you gave us tonight has doubled our film copyright value. You've truly made a great contribution!" Deputy Director Shi was the first to react, then grabbed Chen Fusheng's hands and said these words excitedly.

Then the others also sighed:

“My goodness, I was already surprised when you said someone offered $60, but now it’s gone up to $100 million. I never even dared to dream of that before I went abroad.”

"Before I left, I heard a lot of people mocking our movie in our factory. I wanted to see what they would say when the good news of our movie grossing $100 million got back."

Wang Tao: It's all my credit!

(End of this chapter)