Extracting skills from movies

The sirens grew louder and louder as a large number of police cars arrived at the scene.

Not only were there people from the Los Angeles Police Department, but also from the FBI.

"Quick! Bring the stretcher over!"

Sheng's fans cried out:
"Du Sheng has been shot! Help him!"

Police quickly brought the scene under control, evacuated the crowd, and kept reporters outside the cordon.

The ambulance arrived with sirens blaring. The paramedics checked Du Sheng's condition and immediately lifted him onto a stretcher.

Countless cameras captured this moment:
Du Sheng, covered in blood (from his opponent) and looking weak, was taken to an ambulance.

Everyone in the media knows this will be a headline story that will shock the entire United States!

An international superstar's real showdown with a group of ruthless criminals is taking place right before everyone's eyes!
This isn't a movie, this is reality!

Du Sheng proved one thing with his abilities.

He's not just a 'hero' on screen; in real life, he can also win life-or-death battles!
.........

Let me talk about two things.

In such a major shooting incident, who reacted the fastest?
It wasn't the police, nor the FBI.

It was the media professionals carrying cameras and video recorders!
The ambulance had just sped away from the scene with its sirens blaring, and the LAPD was still trying to figure out what had happened.
A large number of entertainment reporters and paparazzi were already rushing to the newspaper office, or calling the TV station while driving.

While police and federal agents were still fighting over the seriously injured robber, dozens of media outlets had already made the story a hot topic!

The fastest to act was United Press International, a subsidiary of the Hearst Group.

This media outlet was already very successful in Hollywood, specializing in writing gossip and issuing press releases for the entertainment industry; it could be described as a "local power in the entertainment news world."

The Hearst sisters arranged for me to be there; that was the reporter who was staking out the scene earlier. And he actually stumbled upon a big news story!
The video was filmed in a very complete manner.

He recorded everything from the outbreak of the gunfight to Du Sheng's counterattack and then Danor getting a beating.

Without saying a word, United Press International released the original video verbatim, without even editing it!

The title is quite sensational:

Du Sheng is attacked by multiple armed thugs, and transforms into a 'lone agent' to kill indiscriminately!

The moment the news was posted, the editor-in-chief personally pinned it to the top of the homepage!

He even made a phone call on the spot, mobilizing his best reporting team:

"Keep a close eye on this 24/7. Update immediately if there's any sign of trouble!"

Meanwhile, at the ABC headquarters in New York, in the newsroom.

Program director Catherine is busy hosting the live broadcast.

The assistant rushed in and whispered a few words in her ear.

Upon hearing this, Catherine immediately took off her headphones, her face filled with shock:
"real or fake?"

The assistant nodded:

“We got the first-hand video, it just came back, and I’ve already watched it.”

But her tone was somewhat helpless:
"United Press International got there even earlier, ridiculously fast."

Catherine didn't waste any words and gave the order directly:
"Stop all current programs and broadcast an exclusive video of Du Sheng exchanging fire with armed robbers!"

Remember, we'll be providing 24/7 coverage across the entire channel!

Du Sheng is now an international star, and the shooting incident also involved well-known figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Quentin Tarantino, and Sony executives.

This is absolutely big news!
The director took the USB drive and rushed out.

She added:
"Notify those in Los Angeles: forget about the Elephant Party election, keep a close eye on Du Sheng's case!"

The order was given, and the phone was immediately dialed to the Los Angeles branch.

At the same time that ABC began broadcasting the video, NBC, Fox, HBO, CBS...

Major television networks across the United States also interrupted their regular programming to broadcast the explosive news of Du Sheng's battle against the bandits!
Within just one hour, the video went viral across the United States!

The incident occurred in a public place, and at a major event like Sony's celebration party for "The Man from Nowhere," so naturally many entertainment reporters and paparazzi gathered there and recorded the entire process.

In addition, there were hundreds or even thousands of people who witnessed it firsthand, and each of them could tell their own story.

At the Fonda Theatre, the FBI and the LAPD were also busy collecting video footage and interviewing witnesses.

The area around the ferry port has become a major hub for passenger traffic.

Hundreds and thousands of reporters flocked to the scene, outnumbering the police.

If you were present at the time, took a video, or even just happened to capture a blurry image, you immediately became a hot commodity, surrounded by crowds.

A bystander was being surrounded by several reporters who were snapping photos and bombarding him with questions. He was speaking animatedly and passionately.
"I was less than 20 meters away from the scene at the time, so I could see it very clearly!"
Five thugs jumped out of the car, intending to kidnap Du Sheng, but Du Sheng easily defeated them all...

I saw him kick one person away and then smash another with a powerful shoulder strike. His movements were clean and efficient, more exciting than a movie!
He's even more ruthless than Huang Yifeng in "The Man from Nowhere," he's too fierce!

Du Sheng is absolutely the most capable actress, bar none!

The journalists agree with this point.

There are many international celebrities, but only this one is so audacious.

Netizens continued to add fuel to the fire:

"Then dozens more thugs appeared, but Du Sheng leaped into the car, picked up his rifle, and started firing at them, wiping them out in one fell swoop!"

One reporter couldn't help but question:

"There were only five or six casualties at the scene, right?"

Upon hearing this, the onlookers immediately became unhappy:

"Your information is incomplete!"
I saw it with my own eyes, how could I be wrong?

He concluded with a resolute expression:
"Looking at the global entertainment industry, if Du Sheng says he's number one in fighting, no one dares to say they're number two!"

Although the reporters nearby had their doubts, they all agreed with what he said:
"That's right, Du Sheng is the most hardcore world boxing champion. Whether it's hand-to-hand combat or gunfights, he's incredibly good!"

The shooting had just ended, and the scene had not yet been completely cleared.
The other side has become a "stage" for fans and reporters.

Several fans dressed as secret agents were being interviewed by the media, and they were extremely excited.

"Du is really too fierce!"

A young white man spoke while gesturing:
"He fought his way from the theater red carpet to the ferry port, going in and out seven times, taking down all those bastards with guns!"

As he spoke, he turned back and asked his classmate:

"At least seventeen or eighteen, right?"

The classmate replied with an admiring look:

"I think it's more than double!"

Upon hearing this, the white youth immediately changed his tune:

"Yes, yes, I misremembered! There are at least forty!"

Even the members of the Bajiquan Association standing nearby nodded in agreement.

In their eyes, Du Sheng was an invincible being.

He can act, fight, and play gunfights—he's practically a real-life superhero!

Some fans weren't talking about the battle scenes, but rather the emotional appeal.

Facing the interview camera, seven or eight female fans cried as they spoke:
"Du rushed out to save us!"
Even in this crisis, he didn't forget to remind us to run and to stay away from him!

Someone added:
"It's likely that he revealed his whereabouts by speaking out, which led to him being surrounded and killed by several armed thugs. Otherwise, he could have easily escaped."

A girl choked up and said:
"Du Sheng is amazing!"

The person next to him immediately chimed in:

"I'd rather get hurt myself than not save everyone!"

"You should contact the hospital immediately and tell them to do everything they can to save Du Sheng!"

More and more fans dressed as secret agents gathered around, chanting in unison:

"We must save Du Sheng!"

"He is our hero!"

The reporters' eyes lit up when they heard this:
Even bigger news might be waiting at the hospital!
Some people have already started to make plans:
"It would be best if Du Sheng died from his injuries, then the news headlines would be explosive..."

Does anyone know which hospital Du Sheng is in?

"Cedar-Sinai Medical Center!"

The news spread like wildfire, and a large number of people began rushing to the hospital. Media reporters, enthusiastic fans, and personnel from the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI were all mobilized.

The police and the FBI have basically figured out what happened.
We have obtained consistent accounts from the video, eyewitness testimonies, and the two seriously injured thugs. Now we need to find Du Sheng to verify his story and confirm the final version.

……

Meanwhile, not far from the scene of the incident,

Leonardo sat by the car, rubbing his throat as he asked Quentin:

"Do you think that bastard Du Sheng will be alright?"

Quentin pushed up his sunglasses and said coolly:

"Did you see that calm bodyguard over there? He didn't panic, which means Du Sheng is definitely alright."

Not far away, Ma Yaowei, accompanied by his lawyer, calmly cooperated with the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department in giving a statement.

Leonardo finally breathed a sigh of relief:

"Besides Toby, no one has ever made me feel as safe as Du Sheng did today."

Quentin turned his head in surprise:

"What? You've fallen in love with him?"

Leonardo rolled his eyes:
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm saying he's a good friend and he's really willing to step up when something happens."

Quentin nodded:
“That’s right, otherwise I wouldn’t have kept getting him to act in my new movie, Inglourious Basterds.”

He paused, his tone becoming more serious:
"When the attack happened, his first reaction was to tell us to take cover immediately."

So tonight, no matter what, I have to help him out.

Leonardo DiCaprio chimed in:

"I'm also your savior."

"If I hadn't given you a hand, you would have been a spineless coward by now, wouldn't you?"

Quentin thought about it and realized it was true, so he patted him on the shoulder:

"To thank you, I've decided to introduce you to an 18-year-old blonde white girl, the innocent and pure type."

Leonardo almost vomited blood:

Do I look like the kind of person who lacks a female companion?

Quentin thought for a moment and suggested:

"How about you act in 'Inglourious Basterds'?"

Leonardo gave him the middle finger:
"You want me to be a supporting character to Du Sheng? I don't mind, but would he dare agree?"

At this moment, Quentin saw a lot of reporters coming from ahead and helped him up:
"It's our turn."

The two strode across the cordon, and more than a dozen reporters immediately surrounded them.

Quentin, will you be at the celebration party for Du Sheng's movie tonight?

"Could you provide more details about the shooting and kidnapping incident?"

"Did Du Sheng really lure the thugs away so you could leave quickly?"

The reporters bombarded him with questions, and Quentin raised his hand to signal for quiet, then began in a serious tone:
"We were walking the red carpet when the attack suddenly occurred."
Du Sheng reacted quickly, taking down the first assassin and telling us to retreat immediately…

One reporter joked:
"So you abandoned him and ran away alone?"

Quentin shook his head:

"How can it be!

After Leo and I finished 9/11, we climbed up to the theater observation deck.

He pointed to the balcony not far away:

“There, I was responsible for observing the enemy’s movements and then reporting back to Du Sheng.”

Together, we took down more than a dozen armed thugs.

The reporters were stunned, while Leonardo rolled his eyes.

When it comes to shamelessness, storytelling, and the ability to steal the spotlight, I really can't compare to Quentin!
The director is indeed a director; he can even lie so confidently, as if it were true.

One reporter nodded and said:
"Quentin Tarantino's voice is definitely in the video."

Quentin immediately touched his throat and said:

“I’ve worked with Du Sheng twice before, so we have a good relationship. He’s even considering starring in my new film.”

A reporter praised with a smile:

"Quentin, you're still got it!"

Quentin's eyes narrowed with laughter upon hearing this.

At this moment, another reporter turned the camera to Leonardo and asked:

"Leo, what were you in charge of back then?"

Leonardo was taken aback.

You can't exactly say, "I'm looking for cover."

Wouldn't that be desertion in the face of battle?
His mind raced, and he immediately replied:
"I'll be in charge of observing the bandits' positions, and Quentin will be in charge of alerting Du Sheng through the loudspeaker."

Quentin's lips twitched. You managed to get credit for this?
Leonardo DiCaprio then casually put his arm around Quentin Tarantino's shoulder, adding to the drama:
"Du Sheng charged ahead, while Quentin and I kept an eye on the wind direction and reported our positions. Our cooperation was seamless."

Quentin then chimed in:
"Leo is right, but I want to emphasize one point."

The real protagonist is Du Sheng.

Looking at celebrities worldwide, only he can pull off this kind of feat!

Leonardo waved his hand as reporters continued to dig deeper:
"We're going to the hospital to visit Du Sheng."

Knowing they couldn't explain themselves any further, the two drove straight to the Cedar Sinai Medical Center.

A large group of reporters followed closely behind, like cats and dogs that had smelled fish.

……

The area outside Cedar Sinai Medical Center is now completely surrounded by the media!

Cameras, tripods, and live streaming equipment were densely packed on both sides of the entrance, resembling an arsenal for the news industry.

Sony TV, NBC, Fox, HBO, CBS...

Broadcast vans from all the major TV stations have arrived.

The live stream camera kept scanning the crowd, broadcasting the latest news.

A buzzing sound could be heard from the sky as an ESPN helicopter hovered directly over the hospital, transmitting aerial footage back to the studio in real time.

More and more people gathered at the entrance, and in less than half an hour, more than a hundred people had gathered.

"They're all Du Sheng's fans."

The NBC reporter said while filming:
"If Du Sheng really gets into trouble, this hospital and the Los Angeles Police Department will probably be overwhelmed by public opinion."

Another reporter muttered under his breath:
"But this could double our monthly bonus."

Suddenly, a young reporter blurted out:
"What if Du Sheng dies from his injuries..."

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of pairs of eyes around him turned to stare.

Everyone may have had similar thoughts, but no one dares to say them out loud.

His boss immediately turned pale.

"Shut up! Don't you know how critical the situation was? Du Sheng was a great hero!"

Young people may be hot-blooded and resentful, saying:
"Those thugs were after him, what kind of hero is he?"

Just then, Elisa, sent by Sony Television, arrived and immediately retorted upon hearing this:

Are you blind?

Those bandits had such fierce firepower; if Du Sheng hadn't drawn their fire and covered everyone's retreat, how many would have died or been injured today?

Someone who knew about her close relationship with Du Sheng quickly asked:

"Elisa, how is Du Sheng's injury now?"

Elisa's expression was grave:
"We can't get in touch with them right now; no one is answering the phone."

…(End of this chapter)