Extracting skills from movies

After the pleasantries, Lin Chaoxian turned around and led everyone into the core area of ​​the crew.

Now that all the actors are in place, the next step is the indispensable tradition of the crew, the opening ceremony.

Du Sheng and Lin Chaoxian walked in the front and, together with the crew members, faced the statue of Guan Erye and bowed reverently three times.

After the ceremony, the highlight of the day, the launch conference, began.

On the stage, Lin Chaoxian and Du Sheng sat firmly in the center of the camera, with Zhang Baizhi, Yang Mi, Kitagawa Keiko, Fukuyama Masaharu and others on either side.

The reporters in the audience were surprised to see such a luxurious star lineup, and they raised their cameras with flashes going off one after another.

Before this, everyone only knew that "Taken" was the sequel to "The Man from Nowhere" and that it was jointly created by Eastern and Neon, but no one expected that three beautiful women, Yang Mi, Kitagawa Keiko and Zhang Baizhi, would join the cast.

Kitagawa Keiko, in particular, has risen from a second-tier star to a quasi-first-tier star in Japan and has a certain degree of international fame.

As soon as the press conference began, reporters couldn't wait to raise their hands and ask questions.

Lin Chaoxian first chose the media with which he had communicated in advance to interact.

"Director Lin, as far as we know, this film is the sequel to The Man from Nowhere. Then why is it called The Man from Nowhere 2, but Taken? Why did they change the director to you?"

Lin Chaoxian was obviously prepared and replied with a smile:

"This is because the storyline is completely different from the previous one, and we hope to create an image of a passionate special forces soldier that is closer to life.
At the same time, the film involves the grand background of cross-border rescue, so it is temporarily named "Taken".

As for the reason for the change of leadership, "The Man from Lonely Planet" is expected to be released next year, and Mai SIR is fully engaged in post-production and has no time to take care of other things.

I am honored to have the trust of Interstellar Media and Mr. Du Sheng. This time I will do my best to ensure that "Taken" is not only a commercial blockbuster, but also a masterpiece with profound contemporary connotations, and it is expected to be selected in Cannes..."

After saying this, Lin Chaoxian smiled confidently.

The media reporters in the audience recorded this wonderful moment.

Although the outside world has long known that Lin Chaoxian wants to win international awards like Zhang Yimou, they are more interested in why Lin Chaoxian shifted his development focus to the mainland.

Is this the foundation for the decline of Hong Kong entertainment and its plan to soar into the domestic entertainment industry?

Lin Chaoxian called on several more reporters and gave unbiased answers.

The media failed to find any big news, so they focused their attention on Du Sheng:
"Mr. Du, you and Ms. Zhang Baizhi have been interacting intimately recently. Are you in a relationship now?"

Faced with the reporter's questions, Zhang Baizhi couldn't help but look at Du Sheng.

Du Sheng smiled and responded to the reporters in the audience:
"That's right, from this moment on, Bai Zhi and I are an official couple!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the scene.

The flashbulbs went wild again.

Zhang Baizhi, who was sitting next to him, had a happy smile on her face and unconsciously touched Du Sheng lightly under the table.

Even Yang Mi and Kitagawa Keiko, who were standing beside them, looked at him in surprise.

However, the two girls were smart and they reacted instantly, just covering their mouths and smiling.

Du Sheng ignored the audience's reaction and continued:

"As we all know, Ms. Zhang Baizhi is one of the most beautiful actresses in Hong Kong, with infinite charm!
It was a wonderful experience for me to be able to work with her and become a sweet couple in the play.

We hope that our performance will be liked by everyone!
At the same time, I feel very honored to be able to work with such outstanding actors as Yang Mi and Kitagawa Keiko this time."

When mentioning the two girls, Du Sheng nodded to them deliberately to show his approval.

However, reporters' attention was still focused on Du Sheng's newly announced relationship.

Only then did they realize that the two were playing lovers in the play!

Many reporters curled their lips, obviously having guessed that there must be a reason behind this intimate behavior.

However, since Du Sheng confirmed it personally, they no longer worried about its truth.

Anyway, this wave of popularity is well earned.

At that moment, another reporter was quick to point the microphone at Zhang Baizhi and asked a sharp question:
"Ms. Zhang, what do you think about this sweet relationship between you and Mr. Du Sheng?"

Zhang Baizhi smiled brightly upon hearing this, as if she wanted to use this smile to put an indestructible seal on this relationship:

"Ah Sheng, he is like the brightest star in the night sky, so outstanding that people can't take their eyes off him, and so handsome that people can't resist him.

I think there is no woman in this world who can't be attracted to him, and I am no exception!
Love is sometimes so wonderful. It comes suddenly and catches people off guard, but it is also as sweet as sugar.

Moreover, Ah Sheng was really good to me. Not only did he allow me and Sister Huimin to shine in the music industry, he also provided me with so many excellent resources...

I feel like I am in a honey pot, so happy it feels like a dream."

The reporters looked at Zhang Baizhi's eyes, which were so sincere that they seemed to be dripping with water, and couldn't help but mutter in their hearts:
It seems that this person is really moved and is serious about it!

Everyone knows clearly how she feels about Du Sheng. Du Sheng is so outstanding, it is natural for her to be attracted to him.

However, there were a few reporters who were secretly laughing in their hearts.

I wonder how her godmother would feel if she heard these words?

After all, Zhang Baizhi’s current status is largely due to the contribution of her adoptive mother.

According to Hong Kong media reports, her godmother had already said some restrictive words in order to prevent Zhang Baizhi from falling in love and falling into heartbreak again.

Du Sheng just watched with amusement and did not stop Zhang Baizhi's affectionate confession.

Because he knows very well that this method of CP promotion is not afraid of being outdated, but it is afraid that the shell is too old and can be seen through at a glance.

Moreover, even if Zhang Baizhi talks nonsense, Sheng fans can still tell the difference to some extent.

At this time, several reporters wanted to continue digging up some gossip, but were reminded by the organizers to get back to the topic and talk about the movie "Taken" itself.

Although the reporters felt a little disappointed, they still changed the subject obediently:

“Mr. Du, the choice of cooperating with Bay City for The Man from Nowhere could be said to be out of consideration for a mainstream blockbuster.

So what’s the reason for cooperating with Neon this time?”

As soon as this question was asked, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was a topic deliberately raised by reporters in an attempt to create some controversy.

After all, there are always some reporters in the media who like to stir up such topics to attract attention and gain attention.

Du Sheng naturally would not jump into the trap, and said unmoved:

“Since I said this is a new beginning, the entire story structure is also different from The Man from Nowhere.

And since the movie is called "Taken" and involves transnational issues, of course relevant investors must be involved.

But what is certain is that this film is definitely different from previous action films and will definitely satisfy everyone!"

Reporters racked their brains trying to dig out more explosive news from the crew, but the people on stage were already experienced and handled it with ease.

For example, Yang Mi, no matter how the reporters asked about her relationship with Du Sheng, she always answered with a smile that they were "brother and sister."

The entire crew responded to reporters' questions in an orderly manner.

The press conference finally ended after more than an hour, and the main creative team either prepared to move or took a short break.

Zhang Baizhi had just joined the crew and went with her agent to get settled.

Du Sheng walked towards Yang Mi and Kitagawa Keiko with a smile.

These two beauties attended the press conference today and were obviously dressed up carefully.

One is young and lively, beautiful as a flower, the other has skin whiter than snow, pure as a painting. Each has her own style and is eye-catching.

"Brother Sheng, the filming will not start until the afternoon. Where are we going next?" Yang Mi asked.

"Let's get familiar with the set first. It's a good opportunity to review what we learned from last night's rehearsal!"

Yang Mi understood: "..."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city.

Tan Delin came to the newsstand yawning, hugging his girlfriend Xiao Min.

Some time ago, he participated in "The Voice of the East" and won a prize of 10 yuan, and had a good time with his girlfriend Xiao Min.

However, lying down is not popular in this era, and they still get up early every day to catch the subway to work.

Xiao Min was already used to Tan Delin reading the newspaper every day, so she asked her boss first: "Boss, is there any big news today?"

The boss smiled at the two regular customers, took out a few newspapers and said:
"Big news in the entertainment industry, I guarantee you'll love it!"

The two took the newspaper and saw several eye-catching headlines:
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"Du Sheng's latest masterpiece, Taken, is a 72-hour race against time!"
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"'Godsister' comes true, Yang Mi plays Du Sheng's sister in the new play!"
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"Japanese beauty Keiko Kitagawa joins Taken!"
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"Du Sheng admits to falling in love with Taken, and Zhang Baizhi sweetly shows off her new relationship!"

In fact, the news about Du Sheng's new play had already been announced more than half a month ago, so the two were not surprised.

What surprised them was that a sequel was being made before "The Man from Nowhere" was released?
It seems that Star Media is very confident in this series.

When he saw the news about Kitagawa Keiko, Tan Delin snatched the newspaper and read it carefully.

Xiao Min didn't have the time to care about her boyfriend's behavior and was focusing on the fourth piece of news about Du Sheng and Zhang Baizhi's relationship.

As a die-hard fan of Du Sheng, I was slightly shocked when I saw this news.

But after she read the full text, she felt relieved for no reason.

It turns out they were just playing a couple in the play.

She thought to herself, Brother Sheng has always been involved in scandals but there has been no solid evidence, so how could he be in a relationship with Zhang Baizhi?
Obviously it's mostly for publicity.

As for Zhang Baizhi's words, Xiao Min laughed in her heart:
Brother Sheng is such an outstanding male god, of course he can make many girls fall in love with him!
But he belongs to the public, so don't worry about him.

Tan Delin didn't know what he saw, and he clenched his fist and cheered excitedly:
"Fuck, it's actually true!"

Xiao Min asked in confusion:
"I know you like Kitagawa Keiko, but there's no need to be so excited, right?"

"Haha, this is Sailor Moon!
In terms of purity, she is more delicate than Kyoko Fukada, and her face shape is imitated by many Japanese female teachers for plastic surgery...

Director Lin and Brother Sheng are amazing. They even invited my goddess to come here!"

Tan Delin said with some emotion.

This is Kitagawa Keiko's first time to film in the mainland, and she has participated in Du Sheng's big production. Her popularity and fame will definitely be further raised.

This feels so good!

In fact, it’s not just these fans. Some spectators were also dazzled by the information flooding their screens.

Almost all matters related to the opening ceremony of "Taken" were reported online and offline.

In particular, the romance and scandals such as Yang Mi's true or false "godsister", Kitagawa Keiko's transnational love, and Du Sheng and Zhang Baizhi quickly aroused heated discussions among citizens.

They have played many classic roles and each has millions of fans, so it is natural that they will quarrel with each other occasionally.

In particular, Du Sheng's love affair has touched the hearts of countless Sheng fans.

After finding out it was just another hype, I felt like "boring, I want to see a river of blood in the Three Kingdoms War."

.........

After getting familiar with the set, Du Sheng immediately started filming "Taken".

The first scene we shot was a chase scene, and then a fight scene next to a nightclub.

Director Lin Chaoxian stood in front of the monitor, holding a walkie-talkie, and carefully observed every detail.

Yang Yongjie, played by Du Sheng, and Yagyu Taro, played by Peng Yuyan, were sitting in a car, preparing for today's highlight.

That is, the male protagonist relies on his special forces ability to track all the way to Kyoto, and with various clues he finds Yagyu Taro who is in collusion with a human trafficking group.

After a conflict broke out between the two, the latter was captured and forced to reveal the doubts and subsequent clues.

"All departments, prepare, Action!"

Following Lin Chaoxian's order, the whole scene suddenly became solemn.

There was a murderous atmosphere all around, and everything seemed so real.

There was a silent drizzle in the sky, and the neon lights were shattered into colorful dots in the puddles.

Du Sheng quickly got into the role with an indifferent expression, driving the rented black Peugeot sedan in a half arc on the slippery road, with the headlights fixed on the white van fifty meters ahead.

This car was most likely carrying a group of "hostages", and his sister might be hiding among them.

The wipers made a rapid beat on the windshield, and he could see a figure moving in the rear window of the truck.

The old injury on his left wrist throbbed with pain due to the sudden brake, reminding him of the shrapnel left behind when he was on a mission abroad three years ago.

The operator's countdown to the location came from the intercom:

"It's three blocks to the Woodstock district, where there's an open-air market—"

"boom!"

The truck suddenly turned sharply, and its metal cargo box brushed past the newsstand on the corner, causing the wooden shelves to collapse.

Du Sheng swerved the steering wheel, the tires screaming harshly on the cobblestone road, and the front of the car narrowly avoided the flying wooden board.

In the rearview mirror, two men in baseball caps leaned out from behind the overturned newsstand, and the muzzle flashes of their guns were particularly dazzling in the rain.

The moment the bullet grazed the roof of the car, Du Sheng stepped on the accelerator.

Bang bang bang!
Du Sheng pressed the steering wheel with his left hand and fired a series of bullets from the Colt pistol in his right hand.

Accompanied by two puffs of blood, the sound of gunfire was torn into pieces by the roar of the engine.

The sudden appearance of an open-air market stall ahead slowed the truck down, and the vegetable and fruit stalls under the plastic sheds flashed in the headlights.

Taro Yagyu was obviously more familiar with the terrain, and he rushed left and right in the narrow alleys, but he didn't know that every sharp turn was on Yang Yongjie's tactical map.

He had performed surveillance in this area three years ago and memorized the location of every fire hydrant and the exit of every dead end.

The most deadly thing is the hostages in the trunk of the other car.

Du Sheng had to force the truck to stop without hurting Yang Mi, which meant he could not directly hit the cargo box.

When the truck braked again to avoid the oncoming garbage truck, he finally found his chance.

The intersection ten meters ahead is under construction. Yellow warning posts form a semicircle with undried cement piled in the center.

Taro Yagyu obviously saw it as well, and turned the steering wheel sharply to the right, but the car skidded sideways because it was going too fast.

Du Sheng took the opportunity to get closer and his left front wheel hit the opponent's rear bumper heavily.

The sound of metal friction was as sharp as a knife. The two cars waltzed on the slippery road, and the lock of the cargo door broke open in the impact.

There were five pale, frightened girls with their mouths sealed with tape, but Yang Mi was not one of them.

"idiot!"

The driver's door of the truck was kicked open.

A man with a ferocious look threw away his empty Glock and rushed out with a knife in his hand. The blade gleamed coldly under the street light.

Du Sheng's hand had already reached behind his waist - it wasn't a gun.

After entering the country, I couldn't find the arms dealer for a while. The Colt pistol I had just used was stolen and it had no bullets left. The only things I could use now were the tactical flashlight and the short knife I carried with me.

Du Sheng first took a quick glance around, passing the blood-soaked man sitting on the passenger seat of the truck.

His eyes were fixed on Yagyu Taro.

Du Sheng held a dagger in his right hand, like a cheetah ready to pounce, his muscles tense and his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Taro Yagyu, played by Peng Yuyan, has a ferocious look on his face, and exudes arrogance and cruelty.

The two looked at each other, and the air seemed to freeze.

"brush!--"

Du Sheng raised his hand and swung it, and the tactical flashlight whizzed out.

Peng Yuyan cursed "Baka" again and kicked straight up, hitting the handle of the flashlight.

Du Sheng launched the attack without saying a word.

………(End of chapter)