Extracting skills from movies

After that intimate contact, Gulinaza suddenly blushed.

If I have more money in the future, I might want to get a car with more space!
Especially now that I'm sitting on Du Sheng's lap, my body has to be bent over like a shrimp, which is really inconvenient.

Du Sheng pinched the area below her collarbone; it felt soft to the touch. He also smoothed out the wrinkles in her clothes.

My palm slid up her calf and gently patted her hip:
"Since your agent has left, I'll drive."

After saying that, he started the car, turned the steering wheel, and drove out of the parking lot.

Gulnazar leaned against him, watching him intently as he drove, and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Who was that Miss Zong just now?"

You seem a bit wary of her?

"Zong Fuli... the beloved daughter of the Wahaha sect leader."

As Du Sheng drove, she explained that the car air freshener had her favorite white tea scent:
"She completed high school and university in the United States and returned to become the president of Hongsheng Beverage Group."

Some of our company's artists have endorsement deals with her family's brand.

He never expected to run into her on the plane during his trip back to China.

This Miss Zong was a "celebrity" in her previous life.

There has been no end to the controversy surrounding her online.

For example, someone publicly accuses you of misappropriating state assets, massive layoffs, exploiting employees, claiming to be a feminist advocate, writing long essays to gain sympathy, only to find out you're the villain...

In addition, rumors have been circulating in the industry that she was allegedly brainwashed by Western capital and secretly transferred family assets.

Therefore, Du Sheng's impression of her was so-so.

Gulinaza pulled out a lip balm from the passenger-side storage compartment, applying it while asking:

"So you're not interested in her and even declined their endorsement deal?"

"Her father hasn't retired yet, there's no need for him to offend the entire brand over such a small matter."

Du Sheng spoke in a relaxed tone:

"She ran into me in first class today, saying she wanted to discuss cooperation, but she probably just wanted to use my influence."

After a pause, he added:

"It's a pity that the Wahaha children's clothing business she was in charge of failed last year and was considered to have poor management skills. There's no need for me to get on her side for the time being."

Gulinaza stopped dwelling on it and smiled, her eyes crinkling:

"Brother Sheng, you're getting more and more amazing!"

A Chinese-language film, *The Man from Nowhere*, topped the overseas box office, grossing over $12 billion worldwide, and even won a Venice Film Festival award!

Du Sheng shook his head and smiled:
"Do you know how much money I spent on this award?"

"How many?"

"The total amount is no less than 2000 million."

Upon hearing this, Gulinazha's beautiful eyes widened:

"At my current rate of pay, this would be a hundred years' worth of my income!"

She suddenly remembered something, and her face flushed slightly:
"By the way, Brother Sheng, there's something else I need to discuss with you."

"what's up?"

"My agent recommended a new drama to me, 'The Legend of Chen Zhen (2008 version),' which has a pretty impressive cast."

As she spoke, she took out her phone and checked her messages:
"This drama is a joint investment by Pearl River Channel and Hong Kong Jade Channel, with a total investment of more than 30 million yuan."

The male lead is Chen Xiaochun, who rose to fame with the "Young and Dangerous" series, and the female lead is Dong Jie, who became a sensation with "The Story of a Noble Family." I play the third female lead, "Chiyo," a key character in the plot.

"Sounds pretty high-end."

Du Sheng stopped the car at a red light and glanced at her:
"The third female lead?"

"Yes, although I'm not the main character, I'm very important for driving the plot forward."

Gulinaza said earnestly:

"Moreover, the production team is very strong. The director is Huang Weijie, the screenwriter is Wang Lizhi, and the director of photography is also very famous in the industry."

Du Sheng nodded after listening:
"Alright, you can consider taking it."

"Really?"

"of course."

Du Sheng pressed the accelerator again:

"But you have to remember one thing: don't just think about exposure; the quality of the script is more important."

If it's just a filler role, it's better to save the time for polishing other works.

"Ah."

Gulinaza responded softly, her tone tinged with hesitation:
"She's supposed to be the third female lead, but she doesn't actually have many scenes."

"Moreover, I'm playing a female agent, and my look has to be cold and glamorous, the kind of 'femme fatale'."

It just feels a bit odd to cast an exotic beauty as a femme fatale.

However, "The Legend of Chen Zhen (2008 version)" is a major project invested by Pearl River TV. The IP itself has a certain degree of popularity, and with a group of big-name actors joining, it is indeed a rare opportunity.

Du Sheng went through it in his mind, but couldn't recall whether the show had become popular later.

They probably suffered a pretty bad defeat.

Just imagining Chen Xiaochun, with his roguish charm, playing the tough and righteous Chen Zhen...

Falling down seems quite normal!

Although Gulnazar isn't the kind of person who only cares about resources and popularity, she is still a relative newcomer.

Who wouldn't want to try acting alongside so many big names?
She knew in her heart that with Du Sheng's help, she could still get a third or fourth place in the credits.

But this kind of thing can't last forever.

Moreover, without substantial work to back it up, popularity is like a bubble that bursts at the slightest touch.

Du Sheng noticed her slight worry and said with a smile:

"The character Chen Zhen has been remade several times, and the plot has been changed repeatedly, so the audience is already tired of it."

If you want to get ahead, you should try a different project.

If it were any other female celebrity, upon hearing that she had to turn down such a big production, she would inevitably ask further questions:

"I'm not playing the lead role, so why would I turn it down?"

But Gulinazha was different; she always obeyed Du Sheng without question, trusting him almost reflexively.

She said as she unbuckled her seatbelt:

"Okay, then I'll ask my agent to help me find some other scripts."

Du Sheng smiled and pulled up a link to a script he had saved on his phone:

"There's no need to go through all that trouble."

Our company, Interstellar Media, is preparing a new drama, "My Love from the Star".

The main cast includes actors you're probably familiar with, such as Lu Yi, Yang Mi, and Tong Liya.

He paused, then continued:

"I think you are quite suitable for the female lead's teenage years."

Between the two, I have a higher opinion of this drama.

Moreover, this character is a kind and intelligent child star, which matches your current age and temperament very well.

Compared to the relatively unknown "Fist of Fury: Chen Zhen," the wildly popular "My Love from the Star" was a true traffic generator. Casting Gulnazar as the younger version of the female lead not only boosted her exposure but also significantly enhanced her industry standing and popularity.

Upon hearing this, Gulnazar's beautiful eyes lit up immediately:
"Really? I've been seeing a lot of news about this show's preparation on Renren lately, and it's getting more attention than many currently airing dramas!"

She lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes, looking somewhat worried.
"But I have a rather unique appearance, and my acting skills aren't quite there yet. Can I make it?"

Du Sheng loved her confident yet slightly shy demeanor the most, and reached out to ruffle her hair:
"Of course!"

The makeup team will adjust the look to suit your features, and besides, you're quite quick to learn.

This was no big deal for Du Sheng at all.

Not to mention that Interstellar Media invested more than 20 million yuan, and was itself tasked with publicity and promotion;
Furthermore, Gulinaza is currently a key talent being groomed, so the company will naturally give her its full support.

Gulinazha immediately expressed her opinion upon hearing this:
"That's great! I'll finish my graduation thesis first!"

After saying that, he playfully stuck out his tongue:
"I'm just worried that this character is too complicated..."

"fine."

Du Sheng patted his chest:

"I'll have someone send you the script first, so you can familiarize yourself with it beforehand."

After the two returned home, Gulinaza's smile never faded.

For her, having her own opinions was like butter melting away in a hot pan – it vanished instantly.

Ever since Du Sheng bought her this luxury house, she specially set aside a room to create a "love nest," which is filled with all sorts of fancy props.

It's set up like a secret base from a movie.

The door was usually locked tighter than a secret lover's den, and was only opened when Du Sheng came.

In her own words:
"The entrance to this love nest, like my heart, can only be opened by you."

Du Sheng didn't rush to open the door, but instead took out a bulging object from his bag.

Gulinazha excitedly ran over and rummaged through her bag.

The first box was ordinary, but when she opened the lid and saw the agate necklace inside, her face instantly turned red. She leaned close to Du Sheng's ear and whispered:
"We'll need this tonight..."

After saying that, she quickly stuffed it back into the box, as if afraid that outsiders would see it.

The second gift box was printed with the gold-stamped logo of Rene Caovilla, the Italian royal warrant holder. Where had Gulnazar, who was new to the industry, ever seen such a luxury item?
Upon opening it, one finds a pair of Swarovski crystal shoes set with an 18K gold-plated frame.

Her eyes lit up instantly, like a little girl receiving a birthday present.

As Du Sheng helped her get dressed, he teased her:
"Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going to make a Cinderella movie."

Seeing Gulinazha twirling around in front of the mirror, Du Sheng was in a good mood.

This girl usually seems quite well-behaved, but deep down she has a wild streak.

However, Du Sheng knew what was going on.

Luxury gifts are fine to give occasionally, but they get boring after a while once you get used to them. You need something romantic to really make them special.

Du Sheng toyed with the remaining necklace in his hand, teasing her with a smile:

"How about we come up with some new ways to play?"

Gulinaza instantly understood, blushing and lowering her head:

"Wearing it on isn't really that great, you might as well just tie it here..."

She suddenly turned and bent over, revealing her striking curves:
"Wrap it around your waist as a chain, and pair it with black stockings—guaranteed to be super trendy!"

Du Sheng's eyes lit up as soon as he pictured the scene in his mind:
"Let's try it now!"

The two immediately started bickering, and when Du Sheng finally carried Gulnazar into their love nest, she blushed and reminded him:
"Bring in that string of agate beads; we'll need it later!"

Du Sheng locked the door behind him, and soon the crisp sound of agate hitting the bed could be heard from inside the room.

By the time we finished and came out, the wall clock had already jumped to five o'clock in the evening.

Du Sheng, who was sweating profusely from exercising, searched through the refrigerator and found only half a pack of noodles and two eggs.

"How about I do it?"

Gulinaza struggled to get up, but as soon as she propped herself up, she fell back down, and complained:

"Ouch... my legs are still weak, I can't do it!"

Du Sheng, wearing an apron with a bear pattern, was busy working in front of the stove.
Gulnazar, wearing a fluffy pajama set, lay sprawled on the kitchen counter, her chin resting on her folded hands, like a little fox peeking out.

Did you bring gifts for the other sisters this time?

She suddenly spoke, her chopsticks stirring the noodles in the bowl:

"If you didn't bring it, I'll have to put on a show for you tomorrow."

Du Sheng sprinkled chopped scallions into the steaming beef noodles, flicking his wrist so that the scallions fell into the bowl like scattered stars.

"Don't worry, everything is packed evenly in the compartments of the suitcase."

Men who go abroad are like squirrels hoarding food. Whether it's their female confidantes in Europe and America or their wives back home, the gift lists are more detailed than a script.

If you haven't specifically mentioned your preferences, choose hard currency items like jewelry, designer bags, etc.

For those with specific hobbies, the process needs to be as precise as custom-made costumes.

Last time, I brought back a Yixing teapot from the Ming Dynasty for Liu Tao, who loves tea, and she was so moved that she wiped away tears.

At that moment, Du Sheng understood that sometimes the most precious thing is not the gift itself, but the thought and care behind it.

After all, maintaining communication and sincerity in every relationship is the key to keeping feelings fresh every day.

Gulinaza, slurping her noodles and blinking, suddenly blurted out:
"I heard you picked up several foreign girls while filming in Europe and America?"

She counted them one by one on her fingers:

"Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Blake, and Elizabeth Olsen... and who was the other one again?"

Du Sheng paused, chopsticks in his hand, and said innocently:
"They're quite outgoing, even more so than I am."

Come to think of it, I was the one who got 'taken in,' okay?

Gulinaza couldn't understand but was deeply shocked and curious:
"So what did you buy for them?"

Du Sheng slowly picked up a mouthful of noodles, saying as she ate:
"Theron is an animal protection enthusiast, so I found a relatively rare meerkat and gave it to her;

Blake is a fangirl, so I got her a few front-row tickets to Mariah Carey's concert;

As for Jessica…

He paused, a nostalgic smile playing on his lips.
"I bought her a neon fox costume, saying she wanted to experience the feeling of 'Conquer'."

Gulinaza nearly choked on her soup when she heard that, and it took her a while to recover from coughing.

She suddenly put down her chopsticks and said in a serious tone:
"Sister Ziyan said she's coming over tonight. She said she recently learned a new routine..."

Before he could finish speaking, Du Sheng immediately understood and took out several special discs from the bag beside him:

"The latest action movie I just brought back from Europe and America, in high definition, and with Chinese subtitles."

Gulinazha glanced at the cover of Yaoyan, and her face instantly turned red to the roots of her neck:

"Brother Sheng, what are you thinking about all day long?!"

Despite the commotion, the task of cleaning up the mess after dinner still fell to her.

Gulnazar wasn't born into a pampered family, nor was she spoiled or arrogant; she just looked a bit naive and cute.

She muttered as she cleared the dishes:
"I'll move my things from our love nest over here. This sofa is big enough; we can play around with it however we want!"

As soon as she stood up, Du Sheng suddenly grabbed her wrist, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry:
"Wait, are you also planning to... get that agate bracelet...?"

Gulinazha's face flushed, her ears turning bright red. She turned and ran towards the bedroom, turning back to laugh as she ran:
"If you can catch up with me, you can use me however you want!"

...(End of chapter)