Extracting skills from movies

While "Agent 3" was being filmed in full swing

Miracle Motors officially launched, completely igniting the automotive industry.

"Pre-sales have exceeded 60,000 units! Total orders have surpassed 100,000 units, and insurance registrations since the launch have reached 5000..."

Zhong Zhen's voice was full of excitement and exhilaration, as if countless sparks were dancing in her voice.

The image of the "Phantom" appeared in Du Sheng's mind: its smooth body lines, sharp headlights, and futuristic interior. Every design element was the result of the team's meticulous work.

"What has been the consumer feedback like?"

Zhong Zhen said with a smile:
"Overwhelmingly positive reviews!"
Everyone is sharing their joy of picking up their cars on social media, and some even say that driving the 'Phantom' gets them a lot of attention.

Many people think that our car not only has a cool exterior, but also a luxurious and comfortable interior.
The key is that the driving experience is fantastic; it feels like sitting in a mobile, intelligent cockpit.

At this moment, Du Sheng seemed to see the lively scene at the press conference.
The crowd surrounded the "Phantom," and flashbulbs kept going off.

"It seems our pricing strategy has been very successful. Starting at 19.8 yuan, many people feel it's great value for money."

Chung Chen shed her strong-woman persona and spoke with enthusiasm:
"That's right! Moreover, by completing viewing tasks through the two major streaming platforms and the official website, users can unlock discounts of up to 2 yuan, which further stimulates sales."

Now we can see our 'Phantom' on the road from time to time, and it's really satisfying to see it.

Listening to Zhong Zhen's eloquent explanation, Du Sheng felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

"Do you know? The media coverage is overwhelming."

Zhong Zhen continued:

"Caijing Weekly called the Phantom a new benchmark for new energy vehicles in China, and Science and Technology Daily devoted a whole page to a detailed analysis of the Phantom's technological advantages and market potential."

Even international media outlets have paid close attention. The BBC called the Phantom a "new masterpiece of Chinese intelligent manufacturing," while CNN listed it as "one of the world's most innovative electric vehicles."

Du Sheng smiled gently; she knew she deserved this pride.

After all, all of this is inseparable from Zhong Zhen's hard work, and even more so from the tireless efforts of countless engineers and technicians day and night.

"And there's something even more surprising."

Zhong Zhen's voice carried a hint of mystery:
"After you posted photos of your first car purchase, celebrities and big names from both inside and outside the industry followed suit to show their support..."

For example, Vivian Chow posted photos of her booked 'Phantom' on Weibo, with the caption:

'Finally, this moment has arrived! Looking forward to embarking on a new journey with 'Phantom'!'

Fan Bingbing also mentioned in the live stream that she has already pre-ordered two cars, one for herself and one for her family...

Du Sheng couldn't help but laugh:
"This is all thanks to you."

"Without your meticulous planning and the team's hard work, we wouldn't have achieved such great results."

Zhong Zhen shook her head and smiled, saying:
"Don't try to distance yourself from this; this is our shared achievement."

Moreover, the creative ideas and concepts you provided are the very soul of 'Phantom'.

Du Sheng imagined a celebrity driving a "Phantom," and a smile crept onto his face.
"Next, we will strike while the iron is hot and launch some after-sales service activities to further enhance the user experience."

Zhong Zhen was in a good mood and mentioned it again:
"Yes, recently many distributors have contacted us wanting to increase their agency quotas, and quite a few partners also want to launch joint products with us..."

Du Sheng smiled and put down the phone.

This result was indeed somewhat unexpected.

However, when I think about the efforts of the past two years and the more than 3 billion yuan invested, I feel that it was only right.

.........

Meanwhile, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

The night was as dark as ink, and the neon lights gleamed coldly beneath the clouds, much like the unpredictable nature of the financial market at that moment.

Amanda stood in front of the huge display screen, her fingertips tracing the pulsating candlestick chart, the red "-3.9%" standing out starkly against the black background.

This is the Nasdaq index's daily decline.

This also serves as a testament to the ever-increasing profit figures in the account.

She took a deep breath and pressed the call button.

The moment the call connected, Du Sheng's slightly hoarse voice came through, with the faint background noise of the film crew wrapping up their work.

"Is there something urgent that you're calling at this hour?"

During filming, Du Sheng rarely answered trivial phone calls.

The girls understand this, so there's not much need for them to make a call in this situation.

"Brother Sheng, good news!"

Amanda's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement:
"As of today's market close, our short position on the Nasdaq has realized a floating profit of $78 billion."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Du Sheng's low laughter:
"78 billion? Three days faster than expected."

The aftershocks of Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy are still unfolding, and the US government's $7000 billion bailout plan has just been passed. It seems market panic is stronger than we anticipated.

Just recently, Lehman Brothers, the fourth largest investment bank in the world, filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to negotiate an acquisition due to investment losses, triggering a global financial tsunami.

Ten days earlier, before Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, the market generally believed that the beacon economy was just a temporary major adjustment, and no one believed that a global financial crisis would come crashing down.

Haha, do you remember?
Just two weeks ago, Morgan Stanley analysts were saying the Nasdaq would rebound to 2500 points in October.

Amanda's tone carried a hint of sarcasm:
"And now? With Lehman Brothers gone, Merrill Lynch was acquired by Beacon Bank, and Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley transformed into bank holding companies. The entire Wall Street is in a panic sell-off."

Our short positions are setting new profit records every day!

Du Sheng's voice carried the rustling sound of turning pages in a script; he seemed to still be in the crew's rest vehicle.

"Don't take it lightly."

While this aligns with their plan to fish in troubled waters, they cannot afford to give anyone a weakness to exploit:

"Although the US$7000 billion bailout plan of the US government has been controversial, it is, after all, the largest financial rescue in history."

There might be a short-term rebound tomorrow, so you need to pay close attention. Once you see signs of institutional buying on the dip, immediately reduce your holdings by 20%.

Amanda nodded, her fingers rapidly tapping on the keyboard to bring up the fund flow monitoring interface.

On the screen, countless red arrows pointed out the outflow of funds, like a torrent bursting forth.

"I understand. Currently, institutional funds are still fleeing, and panic selling by retail investors accounts for more than 60% of the total."

However, I've already set a warning line; if the Nasdaq rebounds by more than 2%, a sell order will be automatically triggered.

She paused, her voice now tinged with admiration:

"Seriously, Brother Sheng, how could you be so sure that Lehman Brothers would go bankrupt?"

At the time, the Federal Reserve was still negotiating a takeover with Barclays, and everyone thought Lehman Brothers would survive.

Du Sheng naturally wouldn't reveal his secrets, and smiled slightly:
“Looking at the debt structure, Lehman Brothers had too high a proportion of subprime mortgage bonds and not enough liquidity to support them.”

The Federal Reserve refused to intervene because it knew it could only provide temporary relief, not long-term solutions.

The $7000 billion bailout plan may seem huge, but when spread across the entire financial system, it's just a drop in the ocean.

This crisis is far from over!

"correct,"

Amanda suppressed her excitement and suddenly remembered something:

"An analyst from Goldman Sachs contacted me today, wanting to invite us to a closed-door meeting next week to discuss strategies for dealing with the financial crisis."

They're willing to pay $50 in consulting fees. Should we send someone? The $78 billion figure can't be kept secret.

Some time ago, George Soros, the "financial tycoon," made $10 billion by shorting cryptocurrency.

This has already been met with wild celebrations and hailed as a 'great victory' within the industry.

Du Sheng chuckled lightly, his tone tinged with schadenfreude:
“Tell them that we are just an ordinary company and that we are powerless to save Wall Street.”

It's not a good thing to spread the news that you're shorting the Nasdaq as a "beacon insider," even if the trader is someone from Hearst. It's better to keep a low profile.

After hanging up the phone, he composed himself and returned to the film set.

Next, we'll be filming an indoor action scene.

The film is about a group of assassins who suddenly kidnap the male protagonist's ex-girlfriend, Zhang Zhi.

"Action!"

With a snap, the clapperboard clapperboard clicked, and Du Sheng slowly walked out of the scene.

According to the script, he was about to talk to Cecilia Cheung, who was playing his ex-girlfriend, when suddenly—

"Wow!"

The frosted glass next to it suddenly shattered, scattering shards everywhere!
A burly man, as strong as a bear, carrying a submachine gun, rushed out of the breach, the muzzle of the gun pointed directly at Du Sheng!

Du Sheng reacted quickly; the moment the glass cracked, his foot slipped and he slid out.

"Da da da!"

A burst of bullets emptied, leaving several rows of bullet holes in the wall.

Before the assassin could even regain his footing, Du Sheng pushed off the ground and slid in.
With his left hand, he gripped the other man's arm holding the gun tightly, and with his right foot, he kicked the other man's knee with a "bang"!
The submachine gun tilted to one side with a "whoosh," then fired a burst of bullets into the air, riddling the ceiling with holes.

With a thud, the two of them fell to the ground together.

Du Sheng gave him no chance to catch his breath, slamming his elbow into the burly man's face with a loud thud, then twisting it in the back and smashing it into the man's wrist holding the gun.

"Bang!"

The gun flew out of its socket.

But the assassin was no pushover either; he flipped over and pushed Du Sheng aside, placing himself right between Du Sheng and the gun.

The two got up without even raising their heads and immediately entered the second round of close combat.

The assassin roared and pounced, but Du Sheng raised his arm to block, and his fist was also blocked.

He immediately ducked and crouched low, dodging sideways and close to the ground, targeting his opponent's sides and lower body movements to keep a tight distance.

The three moves were so fast they were almost invisible. Du Sheng took a step to the side, threw a hook punch at the opponent's chin, and then kicked the inside of his knee with a hook kick.

"Pfft!"

The assassin collapsed instantly.

However, he's designed to be one of the bosses, and he's ridiculously resilient.

He rolled away as soon as he fell to the ground to dodge Du Sheng's kick to the head, half-kneeling and glaring at him. He then pulled out a short knife from behind his back, kicked off, and charged forward again.

This time, wielding a knife, his attacks were frighteningly fierce, each strike aimed at a vital point.

Du Sheng could only defend first, dodging and targeting the opponent's wrist and forearm to prevent the blade tip from getting close, while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

The two fought back and forth, evenly matched, each being knocked down once.

Du Sheng retreated to a table, leaned against the edge, reached out and picked up a pen.

The assassin rushed forward and swung his knife horizontally!

Du Sheng suddenly tilted his head back to dodge, and then used the Bajiquan move "Erlang Binding Man" to lock the opponent's arm. With his other hand, he "plop" plunged the pen into the assassin's other hand!

"what!"

The assassin screamed in pain, and before he could react, Du Sheng punched him in the face and kicked him away.

The assassin lay on his side, as hard as a rock, pulled the pen from his hand, and charged forward again empty-handed.

But without a knife, he was no match for them.

Du Sheng grabbed his outstretched fist, turned sideways and kicked him in the knee with a "crack," then smashed his arm with his elbow, crippling it as well, and finally slapped his temple with a "smack."

"Boom!"

The assassin fainted on the spot.

After several rounds, the assassin's two arms were useless, one leg was broken, and he could only twitch one leg.

Du Sheng's fierce bare-handed fighting left everyone in the audience stunned, not daring to even breathe.

"Pass!"

As soon as the director yelled "cut," Du Sheng walked over, pulled the actor playing the assassin lying on the ground to his feet, and asked with a smile:
"Are you alright? No injuries?"

This actor is no ordinary person.

Yasuaki Kurata, a veteran Japanese action star recommended by Toei Company, holds certificates in his hands for 7th dan in karate, 3rd dan in judo, and 2nd dan in aikido.
Last year, he filmed Derek Yee's "Shinjuku Incident" with Jackie Chan. He is known in the industry as a "tough nut to crack".

Kurata Yasuaki rubbed his arm, wincing in pain and gasping for breath.
"If you had been even a fraction more ruthless just now, my arm would be gone today!"
No wonder you're so dominant in K1; your skills are even more outrageous than Ultraman's!

In the scene just now, except for the short sword which was soft, everything else was real kung fu.

He was fighting with all his might, but he was completely dominated and rubbed by Du Sheng the whole time, like he was being dragged on the floor.

He had heard about Du Sheng's record in K1 before, but he always thought it was due to the special rules of the ring. He only understood after experiencing it firsthand today.

They weren't even using their full strength!

If Du Sheng really went all out, he probably wouldn't even last three moves before he had to go down.

He used to think that Chinese Kung Fu was exaggerated and mystical, with terms like "internal strength" and "qi energy" sounding like metaphysics.

But after exchanging a few real blows with Du Sheng today, he started to have some doubts.

This physical ability is something no human could possibly possess, right?
Is there really such a thing as an inexplicable "internal skill"?
Because Jackie Chan was also rumored to possess extraordinary martial arts skills, the actual filming was just so-so.

The contrast is just too stark.

Du Sheng just smiled; he'd heard that kind of talk countless times.

Action scenes are now his favorite part.

What is incredibly difficult for others is as natural as eating and drinking for him.

In fact, in his previous life, Liam Neeson practiced for two whole months to film the same fight scene, and the actual filming took more than two weeks.

But when it came to Du Sheng, the director had barely finished explaining the blocking when he immediately started doing it himself.
The entire scene was filmed efficiently in less than half a day.

The difference is like night and day.

Filming the "Agent" series was as relaxing as a vacation for Du Sheng.

The protagonist of this sequel is a cold-faced, tough guy who is expressionless most of the time and speaks little but acts a lot.

Acting is effortless; it's a natural performance, saving you time and energy.

Zhang Baizhi, who was standing next to him, stared wide-eyed, only snapping out of her daze when Du Sheng walked over:
"Ah Sheng, those moves you just made were so cool!"

I was so stunned I almost forgot I had to finish my scene.

…(End of this chapter)