Extracting skills from movies

Liu Shishi knew that Du Sheng had misunderstood, so she took over the conversation and explained:

"We ate French food in a nice environment, but Sisi wanted something appetizing."

It turned out that the group of girls had just finished recording a music program, and the host, Liang Lu, invited them to dinner together.

However, for Liu Yifei, who loves spicy food, a bland Western meal is not flavorful enough and can only be considered as "filling her stomach".

Girls' Generation's new album will be officially released on December 20th, followed by concerts and an intensive promotional period.

Starting today, in addition to necessary filming, the four will enter a high-intensity promotional campaign phase.

During this period, their agent, Wang Jinhua, was very strict in managing their diet.

On the one hand, the schedule is too full and there are too many activities. If someone gets an upset stomach or has a health problem, it will affect the entire team's arrangements.

On the other hand, it's also to maintain her figure, since female celebrities can't afford to lose face.

If someone gains a little weight or their face becomes swollen, the internet will dig up all their secrets about them the next day.

So for the next two months, their diet was mainly light, low-fat, and nutritious.

This is fine for Tang Yan and Liu Shishi, as both are quite self-disciplined and have mild tastes.

But for Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, who love spicy food, it was a bit of a struggle.

Seeing Qianqian's aggrieved look, Du Sheng smiled and said:
“After the ceremony tonight, Yuanyuan has prepared a late-night snack. Why don’t you come with me to have some?”

I told her to order another serving of pork tripe and chicken soup, making sure it was spicy and flavorful enough.

Upon hearing the words "pork tripe and chicken soup," Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes lit up, and her mouth watered.

But she still nodded understandingly:

"No, no, Sister Yuanyuan is currently in her postpartum recovery period."
I definitely want to spend some time alone with you tonight, so we won't be a third wheel.

Liu Shishi and Yang Mi, who had originally wanted to go as well, fell silent upon hearing this.

They had already heard that the older sisters, Gao Yuanyuan, Liu Tao, Jia Jingwen, and Zhou Huimin, had been quietly "resting" recently, so they naturally knew their limits.

They are quite sensible when it comes to matters of principle.

Liu Yifei blinked and leaned closer with a grin:
"Cousin, let's not talk about dinner yet, but I have something I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Du Sheng couldn't help but laugh at her ingratiating expression.

"Oh my, my cousin has been very busy lately."

Since Sisi brought it up, it must be something important.

"Of course, it's not that I can't help, but it depends on your 'charm'."

Liu Yifei leaned close to his ear and said softly:
"I've been practicing Crane Fist diligently lately, and I've learned a new move called Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg."

Shi Shi is even more talented in this regard, able to make her body as soft as water…

Liu Shishi, who was sitting next to her, was led astray. Her face turned red instantly, and she lowered her head without saying a word, tacitly admitting her little thoughts.

Du Sheng said in a serious tone:
“Sissi is in trouble, of course her cousin has to help.”

As for things like 'standing on one leg like a golden rooster,' I haven't researched that."

Liu Yifei blushed and glared at him before getting to the point:

"That's right, Xin Xin is preparing to participate in the new season of 'Voice of the East'."

Her rivals, such as Shang Wenjie and Xu Fei, who are artists from Miracle Records, all received exclusive songs from you, but Xin Xin didn't receive a single one, which makes her feel a bit disadvantaged.

Cousin, you're the best! Could you write a song for her?
I've been practicing for a long time, I won't let you down.

The "Xin Xin" she mentioned is her longtime best friend, Jiang Xin.

The two had worked together on "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" in their early years, with Jiang Xin playing Mu Wanqing, so they have always had a good relationship.

After signing with Interstellar Media two years ago, Jiang Xin has had good resources. She played the second female lead in "The Great Ming Dynasty" and gained a lot of popularity with "The Jade King". Now she has firmly established herself as a second-tier actress.

This time, she wanted to broaden her horizons and network, so she signed up for the new season of "Voice of the East".

But this season's lineup of players is just too strong.

There are veterans like Shang Wenjie and Xu Fei, making the competition incredibly fierce.

Liu Yifei didn't want her best friend to be eliminated in the first round; that would be too embarrassing.

So, in order to get a "lifesaving song" for her sister, she decided to take matters into her own hands and "sacrifice" herself.

Even without Jiang Xin's incident, Du Sheng wouldn't refuse the girls' requests as long as they weren't too outrageous.

So after listening, he smiled and nodded:
“Okay, no problem. I’ll write a song for her in a bit.”

Although Jiang Xin is an actress, she has never given up her love and practice of music over the years.

To put it simply, deep down she's someone who loves to sing.

In the following years, she actually released three albums, proving her talent.

Du Sheng had already figured it out. He planned to give Jiang Xin the song "The Next Dawn" by Guo Jing, a singer from Wancheng in his previous life, so that she could make good use of her musical strengths.

Upon hearing that Du Sheng had agreed to write a song, Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes lit up, and she winked at Tang Yan, Liu Shishi, and Yang Mi.

The girls understood immediately and leaned over to give Du Sheng a quick kiss on the cheek, saying thank you in unison.

Du Sheng smiled, put his arm around one of them, sat another on his lap, and returned the kiss. Then he turned and gave Liu Yifei a thumbs up.

"You're a great captain, you're becoming more and more responsible!"

Liu Yifei proudly raised her chin and said with a grin:
"That's right, cousin, just wait and see what good fortune you'll have!"

Du Sheng couldn't help but smile at her silly look, and Tang Yan, Yang Mi and Liu Shishi also burst into laughter.

The car drove all the way to the venue for tonight's event.

Du Sheng took out his notebook and started typing rapidly.

In no time, he finished writing the lyrics and music for "The Next Dawn" and sent them directly to Liu Yifei's email.

The members of Girls' Generation were already used to Du Sheng's rapid creative process.

It seemed like this was his daily routine.

The car drove into the Tianjin Sports Center, where the "China Original Song Awards Ceremony" was to be held tonight.

This is a high-profile event hosted by the State Administration of Radio and Television and organized by the China Radio and Television Association.

The awards presented are also included in the national-level government awards, making them of a very high standard.

There's another big change this year: it's been changed from an annual event to a biennial one, clearly intended to increase its prestige.

Du Sheng was personally invited by the leaders of CCTV, which speaks volumes about his status.

In addition, big names such as Wakin Chau, Eason Chan, Joey Yung, Liang Jingru, Sun Yi, S.H.E., and Phoenix Legend were also present.

The entire event featured over 200 Chinese-language singers.

After the four women got out of the car, they went backstage. Their agent, Wang Jinhua, had already arrived at the scene to coordinate the arrangements.

The awards at this ceremony are announced in advance, and the awards are mainly divided into four categories: Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia.

Everyone come and go through the formalities, show your faces, and sing a song.

The real highlight is the evening performances and the promotional effect.

The organizers attached great importance to Du Sheng and Girls' Generation, arranging a private and luxurious single room for them, giving them top-notch treatment.

While organizing the documents, Wang Jinhua explained:
"It's 15 p.m. now. I need to go on stage to rehearse the piece and check the stage and overall coordination."

Makeup will begin at 5 PM, and the red carpet event will start around 6:30 PM…

CCTV really went all out this time, with many A-list celebrities and singers in attendance. As soon as Du Sheng entered, people kept coming up to greet her.

Chen Yixun, Joey Yung, Liang Jingru, Sun Rui...

Everyone took the initiative to step forward and exchange pleasantries, creating a lively scene.

At this moment, it was Li Shengjie from Southeast Asia's turn to rehearse on stage.

Du Sheng then asked Girls' Generation to wait aside for a while.

Tonight they will be performing one of the English lead singles from their new album, "Take A Bow".

In her past life, Rihanna topped the Billboard Hot 3 for three consecutive weeks with this song, so it must have been excellent in every aspect.

When Li Shengjie stepped off the stage and the four women stepped onto the stage, the entire audience's attention was drawn to them as they sang the first line.

That slightly melancholic yet powerful voice instantly captivated everyone's hearts.

This song expresses the helplessness and relief after a relationship ends, and it evokes an indescribable sense of resonance.

Standing next to Du Sheng, Chen Shu couldn't help but sigh:
"Sissi and the other three are so lucky. With you by their side, they get a constant stream of great dramas and songs, and their resources are so good that others are envious."

Chen Shu is an actress who signed with Xingji Media last year. She was the female lead in Liu Yunlong's self-directed and self-acted drama "Nameless Hero".

She rose to fame with this drama and won the "Top Ten Classic TV Drama Characters Award", which officially helped her establish herself in the industry.

Du Sheng sized up the beautiful woman, who was 1.7 meters tall and bore a resemblance to Dong Qing, a female host from CCTV, and smiled, saying:

"What are you envious of? I bet there are plenty of jealous people too."

With so many singers preparing to release albums or hold concerts at the end of the year, some are already changing their plans due to scheduling conflicts with Girls' Generation.

After hearing this, Chen Shu glanced at Joey Yung and the others not far away, and said with a gossipy look:
"Luckily, I'm not in the music industry. This cutthroat competition would drive anyone crazy."

Du Sheng raised an eyebrow and asked her:

"Since you're not in the music industry, why were you invited here today?"
"Are you just here to watch and join the fun?"

Chen Shu blinked and smiled mysteriously:
"I'm here as a presenter to present the Best New Actor award."

By the way... I also want to see how you guys shine on stage.

Du Sheng chuckled and said:
"Not bad, you've even become an award presenter."

Chen Shu, however, leaned against Du Sheng with a pitiful expression, pretending to be weak and frail.

"Where did this big shot come from?"

I'm all alone in this industry, with no one to rely on. I'm struggling on my own, with no relatives or friends around me.

The only way is to cultivate a good relationship with CCTV and try to secure some resources; otherwise, we won't even get a chance to be seen.

Du Sheng couldn't help but laugh at her expression:

"With acting skills like yours, it's a shame you don't win awards."

Besides, Wu Kebo hasn't given up on you yet.

If you really want to win some big prizes, why don't you just go to Chengtian Entertainment and find him?
"Have him arrange for you to get a role in 'Guan Yu' or 'The Assassins,' playing the Qiao sisters, and you'll be a national sensation in no time."

Chen Shu is currently very popular, and she has two dramas, "New Shanghai Bund" and "Acacia Tree," waiting to be released.

A few years later, she won the "Triple Crown Best Actress" award based on her talent, and her popularity was unparalleled.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shu immediately rolled her eyes and lightly slapped him:
Why bring him up again?
You were right when you warned me in May; that guy is no good at all.

Moreover, I don't want to win any big prizes right now; I just want to find a man I like and settle down to live a peaceful life.

Tell me, why is it so difficult to have such a small wish?
I've already lowered my standards; as long as everything is acceptable, it'll be fine.

Actually, she was quite anxious too.

I'm 29 years old, almost 30, and if I don't start thinking about marriage soon, this career in the entertainment industry won't be so appealing anymore.

It is indeed quite difficult for female celebrities to find a suitable partner.

They have high incomes and high media exposure, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people, while those who can match their economic status are mostly from the wealthy class.

These people are fine with dating and flirting, but when it comes to marriage, most of them shy away.

Of course, there are also examples of people who rose to power, such as Wang Yan.

However, there are also a lot of negative examples, such as Annie Yi and Huang Yi, whose situations ended up not looking good.

If her past life hadn't gone astray, Chen Shu's future marriage would have been quite good.
Although the other party is not a top-tier tycoon, he is a successful person with ability and taste.

Du Sheng smiled and comforted her:
"Don't rush it. Relationships are like cooking soup; if the heat isn't right, the taste won't be right."

The other side you've been longing for will appear sooner or later.

Looking at the handsome face before him, Chen Shu suddenly felt a stirring in his heart and said, half-jokingly:

"If I really can't find a suitable one, I'll borrow some 'seeds' from you and have a baby myself."

Du Sheng raised an eyebrow and smiled, looking at the aloof and tall beauty before him:
"I can pick any of the hundreds of millions, but I'll pass on the kids; I'm too busy."

He already has several kids, thankfully he doesn't have to take care of them all the time, otherwise just thinking about it would give him a headache.

Chen Shu smiled enigmatically.

"Can you switch it on and off at will?"

Du Sheng also wore a half-smile:

"You don't actually want to try it, do you?"

"Just try it!"

Chen Shu glared at him:
"Dare to come to my house tonight?"

"Not tonight."

Du Sheng shrugged:

“Yuanyuan is waiting for me to eat at home. She even prepared several of her signature dishes. I can’t stand her up.”

Chen Shu: "..."

Seeing her speechless expression, Du Sheng continued to tease her:

"I've been quite busy lately, so if you want the seeds, you'll have to wait in line and get a number."
"You've got a good idea; it's your turn to give advance notice."

Chen Shu rolled her eyes:
"Should I get a VIP card first? Just so you can find me when you go abroad!"

Du Sheng chuckled:
"Going abroad isn't a big problem; we can just treat it as a vacation."

Chen Shu simply took out her phone:

"No need to go abroad. I'll send you my address. I'll be in Beijing before the Lunar New Year. Come find me anytime you're free."

After saying that, she winked at Du Sheng, swayed her hips, and smiled seductively:
"That's assuming I haven't found true love yet. If I have..."

Du Sheng joked:
"Wouldn't that be more fun?"

"You are beautiful!"

Chen Shu slapped him in annoyance, but couldn't help but smile.

Don't miss this opportunity!

After saying that, she walked away in her high heels, swaying her slender waist.

…(End of this chapter)