Extracting skills from movies

The last "1" had just been shouted out—

"Boom!!!"

Fireworks exploded in circles above the Bird's Nest.

Like giant flowers blooming in the night sky!
The 2008 Beijing Olympics officially opened!
This is the world's number one sporting event, attracting an overwhelming amount of attention.

The broadcasting rights are extremely sought after, and top media outlets from various countries have secured them.

It was broadcast on CCTV, NBC, BBC, ten European countries, and Japan's Fuji TV... all of them.

Even more impressive is that this Olympics was the first to sell online broadcasting rights!
Still a high price!

TVING is for Asian audiences, and Lianzhong is for international audiences.

Both of these companies are rising giants behind Du Sheng, with enough popularity and attention to not have to worry about traffic.

This means that viewers all over the world can watch the live stream immediately – it's awesome!
The official figure later claimed "3 billion viewers," which sounds a bit exaggerated, but it's at least 50% accurate.

The number of viewers in the live broadcast room on the Lianzhong platform has soared to over 4000 million and is still rising!
As soon as the drum performance ended, a string of "firework footprints" suddenly appeared in the night sky.

Step by step, we walked from the central axis of Beijing all the way to the Bird's Nest!

Audiences worldwide were stunned:

"Holy crap! That's incredible!"

This is the most amazing opening ceremony I've ever seen!

"The sight of over two thousand people beating drums together was already impressive enough, but then there were 'fire footprints' too?"

"Who came up with this idea? A genius!"

"Look at those footprints, one step at a time, doesn't it look like the Olympic god himself has arrived? It's so ceremonial!"

"Let me give you a little science lesson: gunpowder was invented by our ancestors!"

"We're the true pioneers when it comes to fireworks!"

"Don't just watch the spectacle; there's high technology behind this!"

Lighting, electricity, and precise firing—it's all done with modern technology.

Tradition plus the future, a perfect combination!

As the fireworks faded, the next scene was even more spectacular.

A giant Olympic ring slowly rose from the ground.

When the lights came on, it glittered and sparkled, and the whole place erupted in excitement once again!
The cheers nearly lifted the roof off the Bird's Nest stadium.

Immediately afterwards, the solemn national anthem began to play.

Everyone stood at attention and sang in unison.

At that moment, no one spoke.

All that's there is is the singing and the light in her eyes.

As soon as the ceremony ended, a burst of fireworks exploded in the sky, illuminating the entire Bird's Nest as bright as day.

Immediately afterwards, an 80-meter-long giant scroll slowly unfolded in the center of the venue, like opening an epic picture book.

The shows came one after another, so exciting they were dazzling.
The entire audience was stunned, and they even forgot to keep track of time.

Just as the cultural performance ended, four figures suddenly lit up at the top of the blue planet.

They are the four beauties of Girls' Generation:
Liu Yifei, Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Tang Yan!
The dresses they wore were all designed by Du Sheng himself.

It uses traditional fabrics such as Xiangyun yarn, summer linen, and silk, but the tailoring is modern, which is both ethnic and incredibly fashionable.

Du Sheng also personally mixed the makeup, and every stroke precisely captured the essence of the look.

Liu Yifei wore a light green dress, her hair was styled in a high bun, and her features were so sculpted they looked like they had been carved.
Standing there, she exuded a cool and ethereal beauty, leading netizens to dub her "a celestial being descended to earth."

Liu Shishi wore a bright yellow long dress, exuding both sweetness and elegance. Her smile was like sunshine, and the comments section was flooded with messages.

"This face truly embodies the spirit of peace and prosperity!"

Yang Mi wore a purple dress and a high ponytail that clung to her scalp. She looked playful and lively, exuding a captivating charm with her languid elegance. Her beauty was so striking that it was impossible to look away.

Tang Yan was the most striking, wearing a bright red long dress and exuding an aura of immense power.
Du Sheng designed a "sweet yet ruthless" image for her, making her dazzlingly beautiful and sharp-edged.

The four people standing there, their colors of green, red, yellow, and purple clashing perfectly, created a harmonious and balanced effect.

It's both eye-catching and harmonious, truly a "bright and sunny April day".

The spotlight shone down, and the entire venue fell silent instantly.

As the intro to "Together Towards the Future" began softly, everyone held their breath, waiting to hear the theme song.

The live stream room on the Lianzhong platform exploded:

"I've always heard that Girls' Generation is a top girl group in Asia, and I finally had the chance to see them in person. It was totally worth it!"

"China is so good at selecting people! They got them to sing the theme song; their looks alone are enough to win them over!"

"This not only adds points for China, but also vindicates the entire Asian community!"
Screw the squinty-eyed stereotype! I love seeing confident and beautiful Asian faces like this!

"The theme song was written by Du Sheng, but he doesn't sing it?"
He must have been the one who started the fire!
Otherwise, who could control such a large-scale operation?

"It's a bit of a pity that Du didn't sing, but 'Girls' Generation' was absolutely amazing!"

I love Liu and Liu the most; one is ethereal and the other is sweet, both so beautiful they seem to have stepped out of a painting!

The internet was in an uproar, but the scene was so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat.

As the intro ended, Liu Yifei was the first to speak, her voice ethereal:

"The same sea and sky"
We greet the dawn and the stars together~

Yang Mi continued, sweet and gentle:
"The same longing and yearning"

Let's realize our shared dream together!

Liu Shishi took a step forward, her eyes resolute:

Hearts united, love added
Though we are separated by vast distances, our hearts are still connected.

Tang Yan's voice was clear and resonant, carrying a powerful quality:

"The voices of millions of proud people"

To sum it up in one sentence~

The next second, the four of them sang in unison:

"Breathe together, feel together, dream together"
Make every moment count with hard work

Cheers for victory

Sing for courage...

Si Niu's singing skills have improved a lot, and now she is singing in sync with her true voice!
Moreover, the four voices blended perfectly, with emotions building layer by layer, giving listeners goosebumps.

As the song played, the large screen above the Bird's Nest began displaying images of athletes from various countries training, competing, shedding tears, and cheering.

Sweat, perseverance, dreams, and glory—all were ignited in this moment.

The audience was instantly immersed, as if they were standing on the field themselves, their blood boiling with excitement for the limits of human beings to be "higher, faster, stronger".

When the last note fell, the entire venue was silent for a second, then erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

The theme song for "Girls' Generation" has come to a perfect end.

They stood on that huge "blue planet" stage, surrounded by a sea of ​​black eyes, nearly 100,000 pairs of eyes staring at them. Their hearts burned with excitement.

The girls exchanged a knowing glance.

This is our own Olympics!

Being able to sing the theme song on a stage of this caliber is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

They didn't waste the opportunity, singing steadily, beautifully, and sincerely.

The applause erupted like a tsunami, suddenly bursting forth.

It almost ripped the roof off the Bird's Nest.

The family members in the audience couldn't hold back any longer.

Liu Xiaoli's eyes immediately reddened, and Yang Mi's mother wiped away her tears while clapping vigorously.
Liu Shishi's mother also cried uncontrollably, clapping her hands until they were numb but she still couldn't stop.

Ye Jingzhi, Li Yixin, and You Chuanyingzi joined the cheers and applause from the audience, their voices nearly hoarse from shouting.

The chat in TVING's live stream exploded like fireworks:

"Holy crap! This is Girls' Generation?"
They sang off-key when they first debuted, and it's only been a few years!

"Du Sheng taught him? What an amazing teacher!"

"Not only is Brother Sheng good at making movies, but he's also amazing at teaching singing?"
This rate of progress is faster than a rocket!

"The song 'Together Towards the Future' is amazing!"
No slogans, no empty talk, just talking about athletes' dreams and their fighting spirit—it's inspiring!

"Yes! It's much better than those old-fashioned 'We Are the World' theme songs; it's down-to-earth!" "This song is a sure thing! It's definitely going to be a hit!"

Tonight's opening ceremony was amazing! They were almost lit on fire, I can't wait!

"Thank you, Mr. Du, for writing the song! Thank you, Girls' Generation, for singing it live!"
Finally, this Olympics has a theme song that people can remember!

As soon as the theme song ended, another burst of fireworks exploded in the sky with a "boom."
The vibrant colors added a luxurious special effect to the performance.

The cultural performance has now come to a successful conclusion.

Next is the athletes' entrance ceremony.

As usual, it's a long and slow show. The director has nothing better to do, so he just pans the camera around the field and gives star athletes an extra two seconds whenever he catches them.

When Liu Xiang came out, the whole audience screamed.

Whichever national team has the most handsome men and beautiful women, I quickly switch over to try and get some of their attention.

A moment later, the camera panned to the guest seats.

When the scene appeared, wow!

Liu Xiaoli, Yu Chuanyingzi, the Hearst sisters, plus Gulnazar, G.E.M., and Jane Zhang who joined in the fun...

A row of beautiful women, completely dominating the screen!

As soon as they saw the camera, they didn't hesitate, but smiled and waved to greet us, behaving naturally and gracefully.

Another wave of screams immediately erupted at the scene, just like a fan meeting.

The live stream went even crazier:

"Wow! These ladies in the front row, their combined wealth could probably buy the Maldives!!"

"Rich and beautiful, I'm totally ready to give up!"

"What's the point of lying down? Have you noticed why all these beautiful women are sitting together?"

"What else could it be? It's all because of Du Sheng!"

"Back when Lianzhong went public, there were rumors that Ye Jingzhi was also one of Du Sheng's people. I'm so envious!"

"Holy crap! This guy's background is something else, isn't it?"

"Every time a new goddess emerges, it always ends up being related to President Du. I'm speechless!"

"The director cut again! Gao Yuanyuan, Jia Jingwen, Liu Tao, Zhou Huimin... all goddesses are sitting in a row!"

"Brothers, where's the knife? Kill Du the dog!"

"Kill you my foot! Are you stupid?"
What did Du Sheng do to deserve this?
Go, Sheng Ge! I suggest you apply for UNESCO World Heritage status for the Du Family's Happiness Studies!

"Look at me, Mr. Du! I'm eight feet tall with an eight-foot waist, have a constant body temperature, and am a first-rate bed warmer!"

"The director is really good at creating drama!"

They then focused on Tong Liya and Gulnazar; these two exotic beauties are absolutely stunning, I'm so jealous!

"And there's Song Hye-kyo! Next to her are Yoona, Taylor Swift, Elizabeth Olsen... With this lineup, who can compete?"

"Stop cutting! If you keep cutting, something bad will happen!"
The ratings are off the charts tonight, but a broadcast mishap is on the horizon!

Cheers erupted one after another from the crowd.

Even the athletes entering the stadium couldn't help but glance at the women's section.

Ye Jingzhi and the others remained calm, waving their hands with smiles and turning back to continue chatting, exuding an air of composure.

In the distance, the main cauldron was already lit, its flames flickering, and everyone's attention slowly returned to normal.

The director then switched the camera back to the torch platform, pretending nothing had happened.

That was just to amuse everyone; the athletes' entrance is the real event.

This step was supposed to be simple and technically straightforward, but a minor mishap still occurred.

When Lin Hao, the young earthquake relief hero, entered the site, one of the security guards, for some reason, failed to recognize the password and managed to stop him from entering.

Lin Hao only caught up after Yao Ming, that tall guy, had walked quite a distance, which made the production team's hearts skip a beat.

The assistant director was getting restless:
"Has everything been arranged for Ah Sheng?"
"We can't afford any mistakes when it comes to ignition!"

Zhang Jigang said:
"Don't worry! The Torch Tower's remote system has been tested eight times and it's very stable!"

The weather is great tonight, with light winds and just the right humidity.

He managed to throw the fire accurately even during the heavy rain last time; with this sunny weather today, he'll definitely be fine.

Zhang Yimou nodded:
"Ah Sheng is a master of big scenes, and her mental fortitude is beyond question."

I trust him, but we need to keep a closer eye on other aspects to prevent similar elementary mistakes from happening again.

Amidst the tense atmosphere, the athletes from various countries finally finished their march and took their positions.

The process proceeded step by step, including speeches by leaders, raising of the meeting flag, and playing of the meeting anthem.

Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived.

—Ignition Ceremony!
This is the "grand finale" of every Olympic Games.

The whole world is guessing what China will do this time.
The answer will be revealed soon.

Nearly 100,000 spectators at the venue, along with over a billion eyes watching on television, all held their breath, staring intently at the center of the field.

The torch circled the venue once before being handed to Xu Kaifeng.

He jogged all the way to the VIP area and handed the torch to the person who was already waiting there.

The moment Du Sheng stepped onto the stage with the torch, the entire stadium erupted in cheers!
"It sure is him!"

"I knew it! They're saving their energy for starting the fire by not singing the theme song!"

Today, Du Sheng wore a retro Hanfu with gold trim and tight cuffs, looking both domineering and cool.

He was carrying a super cool Dragonblade Spear, and as the camera zoomed in—

Good guy!
This gun is 4.88 meters long and weighs 2288 grams. The gun body is covered with intricate dragon patterns and is also adorned with a string of glowing ribbons.

The spearhead is a three-dimensional dragon head, baring its fangs and claws, looking incredibly imposing.

Du Sheng pressed the switch, and the dragon head opened with a "click," then touched it to Xu Kaifeng's torch.

"call"!
Flames shot up and the dragon head was instantly ignited!
He closed the protective cover, then pressed the circuit switch, and the entire gun lit up with a "whoosh"!

The dragon pattern glowed, and the ribbons flashed along with it, making the entire gun seem to come alive and exude an overwhelming aura.

Du Sheng pointed his gun into the air and blew a whistle.

suddenly.

"Da da da……"

A series of hoofbeats approached.

A black and white, adorable panda waddled out of the Bird's Nest exit.

It bounced all the way to Du Sheng's feet, rubbed against his trouser leg, and then stopped cutely.

"Holy crap! Riding a panda to start a fire?!"

"National treasures are involved? This is incredibly imaginative!"

The whole place erupted in chaos!

Du Sheng smiled and raised her hand, enlivening the audience's mood.
After a round of applause, he leaped gracefully and mounted the panda.

Just then, all the lights in the venue suddenly went out!

The panda was black and white, and Du Sheng was dressed in black. Only the Dragon Whirlwind Spear shone brightly, with its dragon patterns and glowing ribbons standing out clearly in the darkness.

Suddenly, Du Sheng and the panda seemed to "disappear," and in the center of the arena, a giant, glowing dragon was slowly swimming!
Especially when Du Sheng patted the panda and it started running around the field, the trailing light and shadow made it look just like a divine Chinese dragon circling in the low sky, leaving people speechless with awe.

"Dong dong dong dong!"

Just then, an epic background music suddenly burst forth in the Bird's Nest.

It was the climax of Du Sheng's pre-recorded, high-energy battle song "Victory"!
The moment that melody started, everyone's blood boiled!
Watching the "dragon" soar through the arena and listening to the war-like music, everyone trembled with excitement.

But no one dared to make a sound, afraid of missing any moment.

Viewers in front of their televisions clenched their fists, their eyes glued to the screen, waiting for that decisive moment.

Zhang Jigang, backstage, had sweaty palms and his eyes were completely focused.

He knew Du Sheng was reliable, but this was a global live broadcast; even a difference of one centimeter could become a joke.

Zhang Yimou remained calm, muttering to himself:

"It's done! This momentum will definitely go down in history!"

…(End of this chapter)