Extracting skills from movies

After a busy whole day, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.

After Du Sheng finished his trip, he drove back to Tong Liya's residence alone.

Hearing the door open, Tong Liya rubbed the inside of her thighs and abdomen, and got out of bed with a look of joy on her face.

Du Sheng came in and saw this, and gently picked her up:
"It still looks painful, doesn't it?"

"Yeah, it really hurts."

Tong Liya responded in a low voice.

"Then why didn't you say anything last night? You could have tried a gentler massage technique."

"Last night... you were having so much fun, I didn't want to spoil your fun, so I just endured it."

"You were shouting so happily at that time, I thought you liked this little surprise, but I didn't expect it was all fake."

"No way!"

Tong Liya shyly tapped his chest:

“I am really happy...it is a very good experience.”

As she spoke, she hugged Du Sheng's neck and said coquettishly:
"I haven't eaten yet tonight."

"Okay, I'll go downstairs and give it to you."

"Well, good!"

Tong Liya nodded with satisfaction, her eyes revealing anticipation and happiness.

.........

In the past two days, Zhang Jigang visited Du Sheng in person again.

The two sat together and had an in-depth discussion on many details of the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

After some speculative discussions, the blueprint for a joint campaign was initially outlined.

However, Du Sheng knew clearly that based on his current experience and qualifications, if he directly ran for election, he would probably be inferior to Zhang Jigang.

This was not the ending he expected.

As for the boxing competition...

Even if the Sports Administration could convince the Olympic Committee, it would be difficult for Du Sheng to compete with Mark Hunt, Hong Chaozhong, Fang Yu and other "Du disciples".

Since fate has given him a chance to start over, and the timing is just right, he naturally wants to strive for a more dazzling position.

Right now, The Departed may be a trump card.

If this movie can shine on the international stage, or even win international awards such as the Oscars, then its voice will inevitably rise.

Even if he joins forces with Zhang Jigang at that time, he will not be the kind of person who can only be manipulated by others.

At least he could ensure that his voice was as good as Zhang Jigang's.

What's more, he has the successful cases in his previous life to back him up, giving him an advantage in the future.

Considering that the final decision was approaching, Du Sheng also cooperated with Zhang Jigang to come up with the regulations first.

So these few days are very busy.

But despite this, he still left enough time at night to spend time with Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Tao, Fan Bingbing and other girls.

At noon that day, Cui Yayi hurried to Du Sheng and said:
"Brother Sheng, it's Director Zhang Yimou's call!"

Du Sheng picked up the phone, and heard Lao Mouzi's familiar and kind voice:

"Ah Sheng, I heard that you are working on a mainstream movie. How is the progress? Do you need my help?"

Du Sheng heard this and smiled:
"Haha, Director Zhang, if you're willing to come and give me guidance, I'll go pick you up right away!"

Since their collaboration on House of Flying Daggers, the two have had few opportunities to meet.

This time, Zhang Yimou came to me on his own initiative, probably for a new project.

"Haha, you're making fun of me again, aren't you?"

Zhang Yimou seemed to be in a good mood and said:

"Actually, I'm preparing for a new movie. If you're interested, how about playing a role?"

Du Sheng pondered in his mind, could it be "Three Shots Surprise"?
This movie was most likely prepared at this time. After its release in China, it earned more than 6000 million yuan at the box office, and its global box office is approaching million US dollars.

However, the image of the male protagonist seems to be tailor-made for a middle-aged brother like Sun Honglei.

Is Lao Mouzi testing me?

If he really took part in the performance, Du Sheng estimated that he could only play the role of Li Si.

It was the somewhat effeminate character originally played by Xiao Shen Yang.

Du Sheng felt a little worried when he thought about sacrificing his image for the sake of being funny, and having to be more neutral in character and dress.

But he didn't refuse directly, instead he played Tai Chi:
"Okay, Director Zhang, when are you going to shoot? I'll ask Sister Hua to adjust her schedule."

"The specific time has not been finalized yet. I will notify you when it is determined."

Zhang Yimou also knew that it was unlikely that Du Sheng would perform, so he changed the subject:
"By the way, I heard that you are going to cooperate with Zhang Jigang to form an Olympic creative team?"

This question is a bit direct.

Because Zhang Yimou knew clearly that Du Sheng was an accomplished director and action director, and Zhang Jigang's status in the National Song and Dance Troupe...

If these two people join forces, they will be a big threat to anyone.

Du Sheng responded with a smile:

"Haha, Director Zhang misunderstood.

It's not a big deal yet, I just mentioned it."

"..."

Zhang Yimou had already formed his own team and was working as fast as he could to plan the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

However, his planning is not perfect at this stage, so he is very worried that he will be surpassed by Zhang Jigang.

With this in mind, he came up with a roundabout plan:
"Asheng, why don't you just join my team."

La Dusheng joining the team is only a secondary goal.

The main purpose is to break up the potential cooperation between Du Sheng and Zhang Jigang.

If Du Sheng could join his camp, it would not only strengthen the team's strength, but also prevent it from being overshadowed by the other two colleagues.

.........

Not long after Du Sheng finished the call, Zhang Jigang called, his tone was a little complaining:
"Brother Du, did Lao Mouzi also look for you?

That guy actually poached people right in front of me!

No, I have to have a good talk with him."

As a person who comes from a detachment, he really does what he says.

After he gave Du Sheng a few words of advice to prevent this "genius" with endless creative ideas from being snatched away, he called Zhang Yimou.

At the beginning, the two were joking and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

But as the conversation went on, the spoken language began to take on traditional Chinese elements and the argument gradually got out of control.

After a heated discussion, they realized that continuing to argue would not solve the problem, but would instead affect overall cooperation.

So, the two decided to make an appointment to go out for a drink and continue chatting.

During this period, they also called Du Sheng, production director Lu Jiankang and others to set the tone.

Zhang Yimou was anxious to ensure that he would not be surpassed by Zhang Jigang, while Zhang Jigang also hoped to make a difference in this important project.

It is really thanks to Du Sheng who serves as a "buffer zone", otherwise it would have been bad if things had turned out like in the previous life.

At the dinner table, Zhang Jigang and Zhang Yimou drank a little too much without realizing it, and their emotions became increasingly high.

What shocked Lu Jiankang and others even more was that the two men reached an astonishing agreement.

"Why don't we just stop dividing into teams and merge and work together?"

Zhang Yimou suggested, perhaps because he was drunk.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games involve dozens of projects. Although they are all executed by the chief director team, two deputy chief director teams, and more than a dozen artistic consultants composed of famous Chinese and foreign artists, their division of labor is different.

"Okay, bring Brother Du with you, the three of us will do it together. I don't believe there is anything that can stump us!"

Zhang Jigang also knew that this was the best option and there was no point in arguing about it.

Lu Jiankang, who was nominated as the production director by the Olympic Committee, also nodded:
"I think it's a good idea!"

Such a serious matter cannot be concealed from anyone.

The news spread quickly and the media went wild.

Familiar reporters called Du Sheng to confirm the news.

After receiving a positive answer, the entire entertainment industry and the audience were excited:
"Oh my god! These three big names are actually going to cooperate. How can the others play?"

Many people felt that this cooperation was a sure win and that they were the only ones who could direct the Olympics.

Maybe we can even set up a special Olympic performance team.

The biggest beneficiaries are naturally artists like Star Media under Du Sheng. This puts tremendous pressure on the creative teams of other projects who want to get a chance to win.

Chen Qiange, Pan Wei and others couldn't help but murmur:
"A powerful alliance! Isn't it obvious that this will make it impossible for us to play?"

.........

A few days later, "The Baby Project" was officially withdrawn from theaters around the world, and the final box office revenue was set at a staggering figure of 2.3 million US dollars.

The domestic box office alone contributed 1.6 million.

This data is enough to book the top three spots in the domestic movie box office in 2006.

As for the global ranking of Chinese-language films, first place is unquestionable.

On the same day, the secretary of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival organizing committee personally called Du Sheng, with a hint of anticipation in his voice:

"Mr. Du, we would like to invite you to attend the 28th Awards Ceremony. Are you available?"

This is the first time that the Hundred Flowers Award has dominated a film festival as an "independent award", and it is also the first time that the "audience final review" has been introduced.

At the same time, the National Entertainment and Cultural Administration provided support by allowing the Yangshi Film Channel to broadcast the entire event live.

After receiving Du Sheng's affirmative response, the organizing committee of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival released the list of major films shortlisted for the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival the next day.

Among them, there are many well-known movies, such as "House of Flying Daggers", "A World Without Thieves", "Flash Point", "Kung Fu", "New Police Story" and so on.

At that time, many big names from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, such as Jacky Cheung, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Rene Liu, Alex Fong, Ge Yu and other well-known artists will appear.

As for big directors such as Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Musheng, and Tang Jili, they will also be present.

"Flash Point", in which Du Sheng is listed as the director, producer and starring actor, was nominated for five major awards this time.

They are [Best Picture Award], [Best Film Award], [Best Action Director], [Best Director], and [Best Actor].

On par with it are "House of Flying Daggers" directed by Zhang Yimou and "Kung Fu" directed by Stephen Chow.

Coincidentally, Du Sheng also participated in these two films.

But when it comes to awards, "Flash Point" not only won the Best Action Design Award at both the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, but also won the Best Film Award at the Beijing International Film Festival's "Asian Wind" award.

"House of Flying Daggers" had won a separate Golden Rooster Award before, so this time it's just a rehash of old work.

After the list was announced, the media and fans were immediately excited.

Almost everyone agreed that Flashpoint would win at least two major awards.

This major reform of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival has attracted the attention of many top names in the industry.

Therefore, the upcoming awards ceremony has become the focus of heated discussion across the entire network.

Some people are gearing up to send their congratulations to Du Sheng as soon as he wins the award, trying to make themselves known in the industry;

Some people were so eager to send congratulatory messages in advance, as if the award was already in their pockets.

Du Sheng was speechless, and couldn't help but think of that heartbreaking joke:

"When you become rich, everyone around you will call you brothers!"

However, he did not get carried away by the overwhelming popularity.

After all, this achievement is just a new starting point.

The day of the award ceremony soon arrived.

Before the first ray of sunlight in the morning climbed up the window frame, Liu Yifei got out of bed quietly.

Today is the first time in her life that she is attending such a grand award ceremony, how can she not dress up carefully?
"Mom, can you help me tie this pearl button?"

Sissi turned around in front of the mirror, and the star-like diamonds on her white dress sparkled in the morning light.

Liu Xiaoli gently tied her hair up, and as her fingertips brushed through her daughter's hair, she couldn't help but sigh:

"My little princess has finally grown up and will be able to get married in a few years."

"I don't want to get married!"

Sissi tilted her head playfully:
"I want to stay with my mother forever."

She put on her lipstick in front of the mirror, and suddenly seemed to remember something, her cheeks flushed slightly:

"Mom, what do you think of... my cousin?"

"He is good in many ways,"

Liu Xiaoli's fingers paused on the comb.

This is a difficult question to answer.

After all, they had met before, so she certainly knew what kind of person Du Sheng was.

Needless to say, in terms of money and power, he is unmatched among his peers.

He has strong fighting ability and physical fitness, and knows a lot.

The man exudes fatal attraction from head to toe, but he is a playboy.

If my daughter really married him...

"no!"

Liu Xiaoli shook her head firmly:

"Mom is absolutely against this marriage!"

"why?"

Sissi's eyes turned slightly red:

"My cousin is so great, he's so amazing, even Yang Mi and Shi Shi like him..."

"In external publicity, they are Du Sheng's godsisters!"

Liu Xiaoli glared at her daughter:
"You think I don't know what's going on between them?
This is just a mess…”

She didn't know what she was thinking about, her voice became softer and softer, and finally turned into a sigh.

"What's the mess?"

Sissi asked aggrievedly.

"It's because there are too many women who like her, you can't be the only one!!!"

“But, I just like him.

If my cousin is with me, he won't be indecisive, right? ? "

"Xixi, can you honestly think about it?"

"..."

At noon, Du Sheng arrived as promised.

When Sissi saw him, she ran over excitedly, completely forgetting her mother's instructions.

Yang Mi flew over from the car on the other side like a nimble little swallow.

"Cousin, you look so handsome in this suit today!"

Xixi tilted her head back, her eyes sparkling.

"Sissi is also very beautiful today."

Du Sheng smiled and touched her head, his eyes lingering for a moment on Yang Mi and Liu Shishi who followed.

"Brother Sheng, don't be partial!"

Yang Mi deliberately moved closer to Xixi:
"I heard you've been very busy lately?"

"My legs aren't weak, but I'm running around everywhere."

Several people gathered together to eat breakfast. Du Sheng picked up a barbecued pork bun and put it into Yang Mi's bowl:
"But no matter how busy you are, you have to come to attend this ceremony."

Xixi and her mother sat in the main guest seats, watching Du Sheng chatting and laughing with the maids.

Yang Mi suddenly came over and said to Liu Shishi mysteriously:

"I heard that Xixi wants to find a perfect husband like my cousin?"

"You girl!"

Liu Shishi was startled, then covered her mouth and smiled:
"We are cousins ​​now, so it's not impossible for us to go further!"

Liu Yifei blinked:
"But it would be so interesting if I really became your sister-in-law..."

Liu Shishi rolled her eyes at her and said:
"Sissi dreams about it, right?"

"I don't want another sister-in-law!"

Yang Mi pouted:
"I want to be a girlfriend too!"

Du Sheng shook his head helplessly, but his eyes couldn't help but glance in the direction of Xixi.

The girl was looking at him intently, a faint blush on her face.

At the age of a young girl named Mu Ai, her mood is always full of poetry and painting.

………………(End of this chapter)