Extracting skills from movies

Fortunately, this time it's just to warm up the audience for a new drama.

Even if the paparazzi take photos, they'll just say it's a crew dinner and won't cause any scandals.

Song Su was a little disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her expression, smiled and agreed, following quietly behind him like a well-behaved little fan.

Half an hour later, the group arrived at a Chinese restaurant and sat down to eat in a lively atmosphere.

The meal was paid for by the film crew, but the atmosphere was as relaxed and comfortable as a gathering of friends.

Not long after she sat down, many fans recognized Du Sheng and came over to ask for autographs and photos.

One young girl went even further. Hearing that he was eating at the store, she specially went to a nearby shop to buy an album and asked him to sign it.

Facing enthusiastic fans, Du Sheng was down-to-earth, signing autographs while smiling and saying:
"Welcome everyone to tune in to CCTV-1! The new interstellar drama 'Crossing the Guandong' is coming soon!"

"Brother Sheng, my whole family will definitely watch over you!"

"I've been waiting for this show for over half a year, and it's finally here!"

"I'll definitely be watching any of Sheng-ge's scripts!"

……

Fans expressed their support in a lively and enthusiastic manner.

Li Yanbin sat to the side, watching this scene and couldn't help but sigh:

"This popularity is something that ordinary people can't have."

These actors have been in the industry for many years and have met many big stars, but there are really not many like Du Sheng who are both talented and approachable.

After several rounds of drinks, many of the main cast members toasted Du Sheng, creating a lively atmosphere.

They drank until 2 p.m. before everyone finally left, satisfied.

Du Sheng had been toasted quite a bit, and he was likely to fail the driving test. He turned to Song Ji and said:
"You haven't been drinking, why don't you drive?"

Upon hearing this, Song Qian's beautiful eyes instantly lit up:

"Of course, I'm free this afternoon anyway, and it's on my way."

After saying that, she took the key, feeling delighted, as if she could relive her old dreams in the next second.

Du Sheng thanked him, then turned to Li Yanbin and asked:

"Brother Bin, which hotel are you staying at? I can give you a ride there."

After exchanging a few polite words, Li Yanbin stopped refusing and got into the nanny van.

As the car slowly drove out of the restaurant, Niu Li, Zhu Yawen, and others stood at the door waving goodbye.

"Goodbye, Sheng-ge! See you next time!"

"He deserves to be so popular, he's such a good person."

Niu Li remarked with emotion.

Zhu Yawen laughed heartily:
"That's right, this kind of person can make a name for themselves no matter what they do."

……

After dropping Li Rongbin off at the hotel, Song, sitting in the driver's seat, turned to look at Du Sheng, his eyes full of anticipation:

"Why don't you come to my house for a bit? I'd like to ask you some questions about the album."

Du Sheng thought for a moment and then smiled:

"It must be quite a detour, isn't it too much trouble?"

Song Ji's voice carried a hint of grievance:
"...It's been more than two months, can't you spare a little time?"

"Looks like you still remember."

Du Sheng chuckled and pinched her cheek, teasingly saying:
"Then come to my place. It'll be easier to get in and out, and I'll have musical instruments to play with."

Upon hearing this, Song Ji's heart skipped a beat.

Upon seeing this, Du Sheng smiled.

If someone with such a romantic mindset meets the wrong person, they'll be completely taken advantage of in no time.

In addition, his status in the industry is now vastly different from what it used to be, and his every move is being watched, so he naturally has to be more cautious in his actions.

I don't go to her house not because I don't have feelings for her, but because I'm worried that there might be cameras or doorbell monitoring in her house.

If it were to be exploited by someone with ulterior motives someday, it would be a case of losing more than you gain.

Although he knew Song Shu wouldn't do that, her relatives and friends weren't familiar with her.

What's more, Director Zhang Lai, who used to relentlessly pursue her, seems to still be quite persistent lately.

To avoid suspicion, it's safest to go to your own territory.

Song Ji's mood brightened again, and he said while driving:
"Ah Sheng, you're amazing!"

I haven't even won a domestic TV drama award yet, but you've already won several international awards..."

She's had a relatively free time lately, focusing her energy on preparing that album.

In addition, there weren't many good projects at the end of the year, so we simply took a break for a while.

Du Sheng asked casually:
"Have you really not taken on any new roles recently?"

In her previous life, this girl wouldn't truly step into the ranks of top-tier actresses until after "Crossing the Guandong" finished airing.

But right now, we're still in the uphill phase.

Song Shu shrugged and joked to himself:
"No, I haven't filmed a single scene in two months. I'm practically an 'unemployed actress,' and I'm about to default on my mortgage."

"Haha, it can't be that bad, can it?"

"you do not say."

Song Ji helplessly shrugged:

"Without a background, connections, or the ability to curry favor, it's incredibly difficult to get good resources in this industry."

Seeing that she had completely escaped the vortex and begun to focus on her career, Du Sheng thought for a moment and said:

"Our company is planning to invest in an urban drama called 'Dwelling Narrowness' next year. Do you want to come? We'll reserve the female lead for you."

"real or fake?"

Song Ji's eyes lit up immediately:
"Of course I want to come! As long as it's a drama you mentioned, I'll definitely give it my all!"

She meant it.

Projects personally selected by Du Sheng are unlikely to be small-scale children's plays or unfinished productions.

Nine out of ten are likely to be blockbuster products.

Indeed, this is the case. As one of Xingji Media's key projects for next year, "Dwelling Narrowness" will undoubtedly receive substantial resource investment.

Moreover, this is a TV series adapted from Liu Liu's novel, so it naturally has a fan base.

In its previous life, this drama set a new annual ratings record within three days of its premiere on Moto TV.

Even if the creative team makes changes, there's still a guaranteed minimum expectation.

Seeing her excited expression, Du Sheng couldn't help but tease her:

"What if I asked you to make a short film?"

"Short films?"

Song Shu looked completely bewildered:

"Do you mean those short films that are only a few minutes long?"

These days, short films have been around for a long time, and many advertisements are now made into short films for promotion.

Du Sheng took a sip of bottled black tea and said with a smile:
"Not that kind. I'm talking about short films with few scenes, two or three characters, simple sets, and relatively 'simple' actions."

Song Su was stunned for a few seconds, and after realizing what was happening, her face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears.

She parked the car at the entrance of the residential area and said reproachfully:

"Ah Sheng, are you making fun of me on purpose?"

Du Sheng laughed heartily:
"No, no, it was just a joke."

He brought the black tea to her lips:
"Here, have a sip to calm your nerves."

Song Ji took a sip, her cheeks flushed, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum:

"Even if I've never filmed that kind of thing before... it doesn't mean I'll agree to film it."

"It's fine if you see it yourself, but I absolutely will not allow you to show it to others!"

Du Sheng laughed and said:
"Silly girl, I was just kidding."

But... if you really were to film it, would you be willing to let just me watch it?

"Um……"

She responded softly, then added quietly:

"But only the two of us can know!"

Du Sheng reached out and pinched the tip of her ear, then sat up straight with a smile: "You can try it if you have the chance..."

The community security guards let the car through, and it slowly drove into the villa area and stopped in front of the gate.

Du Sheng got out of the car first, opened the door and went inside.

Five or six minutes later, Song Su also came over, acting as if nothing had happened, like an old friend who had come to visit.

However, shortly after entering the house, soft music began to play inside.

From the bathroom to the living room, and then to the bedroom, every step exudes an atmosphere of harmonious love.

The rich, undulating high and low notes seemed to fill the entire space with tenderness and passion.

At that moment, the discussion of music became an irrelevant supplement.

More than anything, it's the tenderness of this moment and the comfort of leaning on each other.

Around 6 p.m., Du Sheng had mostly sobered up and drove Song Ji home.

He then drove to G.E.M.'s new residence there.

Since this girl made a name for herself on "The Voice of the East", she has now firmly established herself as a second-tier singer in the music scene.

Recently, Du Sheng even helped her get a chance to appear at Girls' Generation's concert at the end of the year, which was considered as giving her an opportunity for overseas exposure.

Therefore, G.E.M. had always wanted to treat him to a meal to express her gratitude.

But Du Sheng was too busy before and never had the time.

Just now, while Du Sheng and Song Ji were "talking about art," Zi Qi called him and asked when he could come over.

Those few minutes of phone call almost caused Song Su to suffer internal injuries from holding it in.

Especially when your musical inspiration is just starting to spark and then your flow is interrupted, that feeling is really unpleasant.

"Ding dong!"

The doorbell rings.

"It must be Brother Sheng!"

While wiping the water off her hands, G.E.M. happily ran to open the door.

She was just washing vegetables in the kitchen, preparing to cook.

"Brother Sheng, you're finally here! Come in quickly!"

She hopped and skipped to greet us like a happy little rabbit.

Du Sheng was carrying several bags of gifts when he entered the door and was greeted by Deng's enthusiastic parents.
"Oh, Mr. Du, you're here all you need to do. Why did you bring anything? It's too formal."

"It's my first time here, I feel a little embarrassed to come empty-handed."

Du Sheng smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries, then changed his shoes and sat down in the living room.

"Uncle and Aunt, please keep it simple, there's no need for anything too complicated."

"It's nothing, just some home-cooked food. You chat with Ziqi for a while, and we'll be done soon."

As Deng's mother spoke, she walked towards the kitchen.
Judging from the setup, it wasn't just a "simple meal." Pots and pans were all on the table, and the ingredients were all freshly bought, and all of them were Du Sheng's favorite flavors.

It turns out that three months ago, "Inception" was moved to Hong Kong for filming, and Du Sheng took the opportunity to celebrate Gigi Leung's birthday, making the young girl so happy that she couldn't stop smiling for days.

This matter greatly excited Deng's mother, and she couldn't sleep well for several days, tossing and turning in bed thinking about it:
What exactly is the relationship between my daughter and Mr. Du?

Will it go even further in the future?
Today, upon hearing that Du Sheng had returned from abroad and had even reconnected with her daughter, Deng's mother began to whisper among herself and Deng's father.

"If only President Du really liked our Ziqi, it wouldn't matter even if he was a few years older."

Deng's mother looked on with anticipation:
"Men are more reliable when they're mature."

Deng's father was rather pragmatic:

"Don't overthink it. He's successful and surrounded by women. He might not even be interested in our daughter."

"In any case, we need to take the initiative."

Deng's mother made a decisive decision:

"How about we invite him over for dinner?"

Upon hearing this, Deng's father nodded in agreement:

"That's a good idea. If he's willing to come, it means he at least has feelings for our Ziqi."

So, with her parents' tacit approval, G.E.M. mustered up the courage to make a phone call and invite Du Sheng to her home for dinner.

At that moment, the two were sitting on the sofa, watching TV and chatting.

G.E.M. felt a sweet warmth in her heart, just like when her boyfriend came to propose for the first time.

"Brother Sheng, eat more tonight, my mom's cooking is absolutely amazing!"
We started preparing early this morning for your visit today.

While her parents weren't looking, she secretly grabbed Du Sheng's hand and acted coquettishly.

"Haha, I just had a lot of drinks this afternoon and I'm starving. I'm just waiting for your meal."

Du Sheng chuckled and teased her, even giving her a quick squeeze on her shoulder.

This pinch made Ziqi's heart race, her cheeks flush, and her whole body go limp.

The little girl is so funny; she recognizes things immediately.

Compared to the mature and composed type like Chung Chen, Gigi Tang, a young girl just beginning to experience love, is someone who makes you feel numb all over with just a light touch.

She scolded in a low voice:
"Brother Sheng, this is my house, don't do anything rash..."

……

In less than 30 minutes, a table full of steaming hot food was served.

Du Sheng looked at it and felt somewhat emotional:

"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle and Aunt."

Looking at the young, promising, and polite man in front of her, Deng's mother grew to like him more and more.

The couple only had two daughters and had no other wishes but to hope that their daughters could marry into good families.

Du Sheng, standing before them, was practically the ideal son-in-law template:
He's rich, talented, and has great manners; most importantly, he knows how to respect people.

"Ah Sheng, the home-cooked meals are a bit simple, but are you able to eat them?"

Deng's mother asked cautiously.

"If this is considered rudimentary, then those top chefs in the catering industry would be ashamed and unable to lift their heads."

Du Sheng looked at the table full of dishes and replied with a smile.

Deng's mother smiled broadly:
"Come on, try Auntie's braised pork ribs and steamed sea bass, they're my specialties."

"Okay, you guys eat too, don't just keep putting food on my plate."

Du Sheng noticed that Deng Ziqi was also piling food into her bowl, and it was already quite a lot.

After dinner, they chatted until after eight o'clock, and Deng's mother still asked her daughter to see him downstairs.

"Mom, I'll be back in a bit!"

Ziqi said as she put on her coat.

"Go ahead, and don't neglect anyone."

When they arrived downstairs, Du Sheng opened the car door and got in, and Zi Qi followed him in.

More than half an hour later, she got out of the car with a shy expression.

Goodbye, Sheng-ge!

"Goodbye."

Watching the car drive away, she bent down to straighten the bra strap that had been pulled askew, a smile on her lips, and ran briskly home.

As soon as she entered the house, she couldn't wait to go back to the bedroom. She gently touched the spot where Du Sheng had kissed her, closed her eyes, and replayed every detail of what had just happened in her mind.

That night, her heart seemed to be filled with blooming flowers.

.........

That noon, as Du Sheng stepped out of Tianjin Airport, a low-key minivan was already waiting at the exit.

When the car door opened, it turned out to be the Girls' Generation girls, who rarely get together.

Yang Mi, Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, and Liu Yifei all stuck their heads out of the car and waved to him with smiles.

Du Sheng smiled and got into the car. As soon as he sat down, he asked:
"Have you had lunch yet?"

Tang Yan stood up and gave his seat to Du Sheng, allowing him to sit between Yang Mi and Liu Shishi.

She answered while packing her bag:
"We ate. We went to record the YTV program 'The 9th China-Korea Song Festival,' and the host, Liang Lu, treated us to lunch."

Du Sheng raised an eyebrow and smiled:
"Judging from your tone, it seems you're not entirely satisfied!"

…(End of this chapter)