Extracting skills from movies

After mass production was finalized, the promotional campaign for Miracle Mirage officially began.

Based on current production capacity, more than 10,000 vehicles can be produced per month, and more than 50,000 vehicles can be accumulated in inventory in three months.

Moreover, the car factory has already expanded its production capacity, and if it operates at full capacity, producing 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles per month is not a dream.

For this first wave of promotion, the boss himself had to take the lead.

Du Sheng is both the helmsman of miracles and the most compelling "living advertisement".

He recently wrote an English song called "Miracle".

He wrote both the lyrics and the music, making it almost entirely original.

The original plan was to include it in the upcoming EP single and also showcase it at a concert in North America.

Now we can simply cook the fish in two ways.

Incidentally, it can also serve as a promotional song for the new "Miracle Phantom" car, making the brand known to people all over the world.

With an ad featuring a catchy theme song and a massive investment in distribution channels, if this strategy works well, the word "miracle" could go viral.

To maximize the advertising effect, Du Sheng called over Liu Yifei, who had just finished her promotional tour.

The two collaborated on an advertisement, not only appearing on screen but also singing "Miracle" together.

One has excellent singing skills, and the other has stunning looks. With such a powerful combination, it's hard for this advertisement not to be a hit.

The filming location was at the Miracle Motors factory.

Du Sheng and Liu Yifei first took a bunch of photos of several Phantom models.

There were photos of Du Sheng leaning against the car looking cool, Liu Yifei gently touching the car body and turning around in amazement, and two people standing side by side in front of the car looking up into the distance in a "dream blockbuster".

The movements are simple, but the overall effect is powerful and the visuals are sophisticated.

After filming the outdoor scenes, the two rushed back to the record company and went into the recording studio to record a song.

Then, I took some time to edit the commercial, added some special effects and adjusted the colors, and the complete version was finally finished.

On May 12th, the advertisement for Miracle Phantom was finally launched globally.

As expected, it was very lively!

The commercial itself was exciting, with cool visuals and a fast pace, but what was truly unforgettable was the song "Miracle".

As soon as Du Sheng opened his mouth, his high notes soared up, steady and bright, like a knife slicing through the air, making people's scalps tingle.

Especially in the chorus, the sound waves come one after another, which don't sound like human voices at all, but rather like some kind of sonic weapon from the future.

The online discussion was explosive, and the comment section was flooded with messages.

"Brothers, I just finished listening to 'Miracle,' and my ears are still ringing..."

"Is Du Sheng's voice even possible for an earthling?"

"I used to think it was noise when I heard others hitting high notes."

Listening to Du Sheng sing, I just feel great!

After singing, I felt like my entire body had been cleansed.

"I tried it, and I had only shouted the second sentence when my mom grabbed a chair leg and rushed in."

"His real voice went straight up to E6, and even touched C8, and he was still so stable?"
This vocal range is outrageous! Even a soprano would be speechless!

"Du Sheng: Although I've won several international awards recently, have you all forgotten that I started out as a singer?"

Riding the wave of popularity, Miracle Auto immediately launched a "Show-Off Contest Across the Internet":
Whoever can sing "Miracle" in its entirety without lowering the key will be rewarded with $8 in cash + a limited edition Miracle car model. There are 300 prizes in total, first come, first served!

The challenge video must be published on TVING and Lianzhong platforms to be valid.

The news sparked a heated discussion.

Singers, live streamers, and creators of derivative works all rushed in.

Why?

Not only do you get paid, but covering this song can also help you gain popularity, followers, and advertising opportunities...

The income of popular influencers on TVING and Lianzhong is enviable; who wouldn't want to become famous?
But just one day later, the label "Du Sheng favors girls over boys" suddenly became a global trending topic.

Why?

Because everyone noticed that—those who could sing the whole song were all girls!
The first to successfully complete the challenge was Nadine Sila, a soprano singer from the United States, whose a cappella video garnered over 3 million views.

And men?
Let alone singing the whole song, very few people can even get past the first line of the chorus.

After all, that's what our physiological structure is like.

Male voices naturally have a narrow vocal range, and Du Sheng's song is simply a "male killer".

However, when netizens say "Du Sheng favors women over men," it's really just a joke.

Everyone knows perfectly well that this isn't discrimination; it's just that Du Sheng's singing skills have already broken through the limits.

The difficulty of this song is not due to the "difference between men and women", but rather the difference between "human beings and Du Sheng".

As the word "Miracle" spread, the advertising effect took off.

Pre-orders for the Phantom, which had previously stalled, have surged again, with domestic and international orders soaring once more.

The official website server crashed three times due to overwhelming traffic, and the technical department worked overnight to expand its capacity.

Zhong Zhen looked at the backend data and laughed so hard she couldn't close her legs:
"This wave is not just about selling cars, it's about etching the word 'miracle' into users around the world."

But the two of them couldn't worry about the car for the time being.

YY Weibo officially launched on May 18th.

Immediately afterwards, Miracle Technology went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange!

This issuance of 15.5 billion shares at a price of HK$12 per share raised over HK$200 billion, bringing the total valuation to over HK$500 billion.

On the day of its listing, the stock price surged by 30%.

Its market capitalization broke through HK$600 billion, directly entering the top ten Hong Kong-listed technology stocks.

Although the global economy is still teetering on the brink of crisis, Hong Kong stocks are at the peak of a bull market, and the market is extremely hot.

Once Miracle Technology went public, the combined shares held by Du Sheng, Zhong Zhen, and Ye Jingzhi totaled 38.9%.

With the addition of China Eastern Mobile's 23.66% "ironclad" stake, the combined holdings of all parties firmly exceed 51%.

From the very beginning, this game gave the opponent no chance to turn the tide.

More importantly, the relationship between China Eastern Mobile and Du Sheng was not an ordinary partnership.
The two companies have long been in cahoots, sharing the same interests and direction; they even hold meetings like a family.

Therefore, no one can shake the power of this company.

As soon as the money arrived, Miracle Technology immediately went into "buy, buy, buy" mode.

We scout high-quality projects globally, including technologies, teams, and patents; if we see something we like, we act decisively.

This is hardly a listing and financing process.
It's like taking a gold vault to go on a shopping spree.

On the day of the bell-ringing ceremony, Du Sheng and Zhong Zhen went to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange together.

Du Sheng, dressed in a sharp-tailored black suit, stood on the stage, and all the cameras were focused on him.

This setup doesn't look like a IPO; it's more like a celebrity press conference.

As expected, the online and offline buzz exploded once again.

The news headlines were all the same:
"Du Sheng appears at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange!"

"Miracle Technology goes public, Du Sheng becomes the biggest winner!"

"Is he an actor, a singer, or a tech tycoon?"

Some media outlets even dug up a list of companies under his name, from Miracle Pictures to Miracle Motors, and then to YY social matrix, counting on their fingers how much money he actually has.

The conclusion was that this person had probably quietly become the richest man in the East.

Netizens were even more enthusiastic, turning the comment section into a "wishing well":
"Celebrating YY's IPO! Share this to three groups to receive 30 YY coins! It works, just arrived in my account!"

"One minute he's sweeping the global fighting scene, the next he's winning a Grammy and an Oscar. How many times has he rung the bell now? Is Du Sheng's script even normal?"

"I've saved last year's Time magazine interview! Du Sheng redefined success."

Looking at it now, it wasn't an exaggeration at all!

"The richest man in the East is personally acting and singing for us. Brothers, let's watch and cherish it!"

"I feel like Mr. Du is about to retire..."

Look at his recent activities: YY Weibo launch, car and phone releases, tech company IPOs... all business-related.

"No way! There are so many beautiful women in the entertainment industry, how could he bear to leave?"

"He lacks beautiful women? Now that he's a boss, he can have as many as he wants."

By the way, how do I buy Hong Kong stocks? Is there anyone knowledgeable about it?

"With Mr. Du being so shrewd, investing in his company's stock is a sure-fire way to make money!"

I don't know if it's because he hasn't made many public appearances in China this year, but just because he went to ring a bell, everyone has brought up his identity as a "top billionaire" again.

Especially later, the Kung Fu fighting brand swallowed up the China division of Japan's K1 in one fell swoop, and the event became bigger and bigger. Du Sheng even personally filmed an advertisement to endorse it.

Furthermore, his casual posting of a prototype image of the "Miracle Phone" on social media fueled speculation that "Du Sheng is retiring."

To outsiders, Du Sheng hasn't filmed much this year, and there's been no news about his new album. Apart from aiming for the Oscars and finishing filming "Wolverine" in less than three months, he seems to have disappeared from the public eye.

Especially with "The Grandmaster" still stuck (the premiere date hasn't been announced yet), and "2012" and "Inception" still in post-production, his entertainment activities are minimal while his commercial activities are significant, no wonder people think he's "going to change careers".

But actually?
After gaining fame, Du Sheng simply became lazy and reduced her public appearances.

Moreover, he no longer needs to do many things personally.

Back in the US, Li Yixin and the Hearst sisters were keeping an eye on Miracle Pictures and the social media business for him.
On the Eastern side, Zhong Zhen manages the overall situation of the company, Ye Jingzhi is in charge of finance and investment, and Liu Xiaoli and the others also have their own division of labor.

All he has to do is occasionally take the helm, listen to reports and make decisions, and then sing or act as needed.

While the outside world was still discussing the two major events, Du Sheng visited the Miracle Automobile Factory.

The girls all wanted to experience the 'new technology' car in advance, so he was drafted to be their instructor.

Zhong Zhen and Liu Yifei were the first to try it out.

These two girls are really into racing.

With the miraculous dream about to come true and the company successfully going public, Zhong Zhen had a lot of energy she couldn't muster.
Liu Yifei gained international recognition and her popularity soared thanks to "The Forbidden Kingdom," making her feel quite triumphant.

In this state, it would be a waste not to vent through driving!
Du Sheng first took them to familiarize themselves with the vehicle in the low-speed area, explaining braking points, cornering angles, and throttle control.

The two learned quickly and were very bold; they dared to step all the way down after only a few laps.

Zhong Zhen drove a black supercar around the bend, the wind blowing her hair up, as if the sunlight had become gentle.

Liu Yifei's first words after coming down were:

"This was so awesome! Ten times more exciting than filming action scenes!"

After the two of them had had their fill of fun, other women joined in one after another.

Even Ye Jingzhi, who rarely even touches a steering wheel, managed to complete two laps on the highway under Du Sheng's guidance, albeit shakily.

My legs were trembling a little when I got down, and my hair was a bit messy.

"So this is what it feels like to drive a high-tech car... My heart is pounding."

This is no coincidence.

Du Sheng had already said:
"New energy vehicles are not just for experiencing; they also need to be able to get things done."

Now that I see it, it's indeed practical.

Several people take turns driving, and when they get tired, they climb into the car to rest for a while, chat, or even... do something else.

Anyway, the soundproofing is good, so no one bothers us.

However, such happy times are very limited.

Next, Du Sheng must fulfill his promise of a concert before the promotion of "The Grandmaster" and the opening of the Olympics.

This was suggested by Sony as a way to give back to their fans in Europe and America.

After all, they've already released two English albums, but haven't even held a single concert overseas, which isn't very respectable.

Even if you don't want to make this money, you still have to put on a show.

Fortunately, it was just a trip to seven or eight big cities, and I managed to release an EP with three songs as a quick fix, which was enough to keep me busy.

This trip took 20 days, and they were busy all the way through.

After dealing with the enthusiastic fans at the scene, Du Sheng saw Taylor, who was acting as a guest, off and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had barely returned to China and hadn't even had a chance to rest when someone came knocking on his door again.

Du Sheng has been very busy lately, but she still has to find time to relax.

The newly built racing complex next to the airport had just been completed, and he hadn't yet gone to check it out.
I decided to arrange a meeting and bring Sakurako Yukawa and Yang Jiong along to broaden their horizons.

One of them flew in from Japan specifically to "learn from the West," while the other was someone who slipped out during a break from filming to "skip work."

The two of them got together and made quite a scene.

That afternoon, the three drove straight to the venue.

From a distance, wow, this place is really big!

The entire racing complex covers a huge area.

Not only does it have a professional-grade F1 track, but it also has a shopping mall, cinema, amusement park, and restaurant street next to it, making it a veritable "urban entertainment complex".

Although it's called a racetrack, it's more like a theme park, offering a one-stop shop for food, drinks, and entertainment.

The venue officially opened to the public at the end of May, and there aren't many people there yet, making it feel exceptionally spacious.

According to Zhong Zhen's plan, once Miracle Auto is showcased here in the second half of the year, the F1 China Grand Prix will be brought in, and several celebrity racing carnivals will be held, and the popularity will naturally increase.

Moreover, the location is conveniently located, with direct subway access and a parking lot large enough to accommodate half a car fleet, making it easy for celebrities to hold events.

The entire complex is divided into four main sections:

The area includes a racetrack, amusement park, shopping street, and a logistics and warehousing area at the back.

The most eye-catching feature is the T-shaped shopping mall, whose design is inspired by traffic lights and is full of symbolism.

However, the most mysterious area is the "Diamond Zone" on the top of the mall, which is not open to the public for the time being.

This is a "VIP area" specially designated by Zhong Zhen.

It has basketball courts, badminton courts, gyms, as well as private cinemas, spas, video game rooms, tea rooms, and everything else you could want.

It's usually used by my girlfriends to relax or to entertain important guests; it offers maximum privacy.

Zhong Zhen and the other girls weren't there today, and Du Sheng didn't go racing on the track either. Instead, he took Yu Chuan Yingzi and Yang Jiong to the basketball court in the Diamond Zone.

He arrived early and played a few rounds of basketball with the two girls.

Sakurako Yukawa has a full yet agile figure, while Yang Jiong has long legs and a long stride. The two of them running on the field in shorts have figures that are the envy of onlookers.

Not long after, Ning Hao strolled in, followed by a string of people.

Several of them are actors from the interstellar entertainment industry, such as the male lead Huang Bai and Wang Baoqiang.

The other two are Wong Cho-lam, who is still working in Hong Kong, and Leung Ching-kei, the daughter of Liang Jiashu, the director of Phoenix TV.

The latter was previously a member of a girl group. After the group disbanded, she debuted after placing eighth on "The Voice of the East". Currently, she focuses her career development on mainland China.

This group of people is the creative team behind "Crazy Racer," the sequel to "Crazy Stone."

The film was recently completed and is now in the process of post-production and release.

…(End of this chapter)