Entertainment King:Extracting Skills from the Movies

Back at his rented apartment, Du Sheng stood before the bathroom mirror.

The minor injury on his waist, caused during his escape from the blacklisted crew, had almost completely healed.

"Is this part of the physical enhancements?"

Du Sheng marveled at the rewards from his recent gains, feeling satisfied with the results.

He looked at his reflection—a tall, upright figure exuding sharpness and charm—and was momentarily captivated.

The Posture and Presence skill had truly made a difference.

Although his physical features hadn't changed, it corrected bad habits like slouching shoulders, a hunched back, and an uneven gait.

His posture was now impeccable, his body lines smoother, and his overall presence more refined.

Even his brows and eyes seemed brighter, his jawline sharper, and his aura more confident.

Before, he had resembled an approachable, sunny youth. Now, he looked like a graceful, aristocratic gentleman.

After a long moment of admiration, Du Sheng couldn't help but sigh.

"Thank you, nature's gift. I'm officially smitten with myself."

With the Role Performance Lottery as his trump card, he was brimming with confidence about his path to stardom.

After the draw and skill integration, his attribute panel had also updated:

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Host: Du Sheng

Profession: Stunt Actor

Current Status: Barely Eighth Tier

Skills:

Acting Lv2/Green: MAX/10000

Singing Lv2/Green: 1089/10000

Culinary Arts Lv1/Green: 46/1000

Driving Mastery Lv1/Green: 10/1000

Eight Extremes Fist Lv1/Blue: 168/10000

Instrument Mastery Lv1/Green: 10/1000

Language Mastery Lv1/Green: 10/1000

Sensuality & Charisma Lv1/Green: 28/10000

Overall Evaluation: F+ (Includes physicality, status, connections, influence, and combat ability. Average human rank: F.)

Reputation Points: 2662

The green-tier skills came with 10 experience points as a bonus, while the blue-tier skill started with 100. Purple-tier rewards would presumably begin at Lv2.

"The biggest obstacle now is Zhang Zhizong's preference for pre-selecting actors."

Du Sheng set aside his self-praise and focused on the issue at hand.

Still, he had already formulated a possible solution, though it might require extreme measures.

If it came down to it, no matter how respected Zhang Zhizong was as a producer, Du Sheng would remove any obstacles in his path.

The saying went, "Those who block me shall perish."

After all, he had nothing to lose.

"Huh? A list of hidden rules?"

While casually browsing entertainment news, Du Sheng stopped scrolling and stared at the screen.

A headline caught his eye, and as he read through the details, a smirk formed on his lips.

"Well, well, Producer Zhang Zhizong, what a coincidence."

The entertainment site Starry Night News had exposed a "hidden rules" scandal, with Zhang Zhizong prominently featured.

The report claimed that a young actress named Zhang Yu had reached out to multiple media outlets, exposing the darker side of the industry. She alleged that she had "worked" with over 20 directors within a year to secure minor roles.

According to Zhang Yu, her roles were all earned through "compromises." She decided to expose the truth after the director Wang Jianzhong and producer Zhang Zhizong failed to honor their promises and even blacklisted her.

Although the story quickly disappeared from trending topics, with no photos or concrete evidence, it still caused a stir due to its sensational narrative.

For the general public, it was easy to dismiss. The idea of an older, scruffy man like Zhang Zhizong being involved in such affairs seemed far-fetched.

However, Du Sheng was not the general public.

Having lived through his previous life and witnessed countless scandals, he knew how indulgent Zhang Zhizong could be.

From "divorce scandals" to "non-biological children" and accusations of "cheating with his son's wife," Zhang's name had been embroiled in all sorts of controversies.

Du Sheng carefully memorized the details of the report, even scrutinizing the blurred-out faces of the actresses in the accompanying photos.

"Producer Zhang will be hosting a meeting with the creative team tonight and a follow-up with investors tomorrow night…"

Recalling the tidbits shared by Ju Jueliang's assistant, Du Sheng's mind started churning with possibilities.

Perhaps he could leverage this situation to create an opportunity for himself.

But it would require evidence, and he couldn't afford to implicate himself. Direct confrontation was also out of the question.

After a moment of contemplation, Du Sheng solidified his plan.

To ensure a fair shot at the role in three days, he was willing to take risks.

Du Sheng moved quickly, disguising himself to avoid recognition before heading out to purchase a variety of necessary tools.

In an era where surveillance was still far from comprehensive, opportunities for bold actions were more plentiful. With careful planning, the odds of success were high.

By the time he returned to his apartment, it was already evening.

Wang Yaoyang, unable to land a role today, was busy practicing his acting skills with a videotape.

When he saw Du Sheng walk in with two takeout boxes, his attention was drawn to a script on the table.

Leaping up in excitement, he pointed at the words "Murong Fu" printed on the cover and exclaimed, "Murong Fu? You're auditioning for Murong Fu!?"

"If you land this role, you'll officially be my big brother. I'll even work as your errand boy if you want!"

Wang, who had given up on being a sugar baby for rich women, now saw himself as Du Sheng's most loyal follower.

Life was cruel, after all.

If he couldn't achieve success on his own, he figured it was better to latch onto someone else's rising star.

"If you win the part of Murong Fu, your career will start at such a high point that reaching the top won't be impossible."

"Opportunities exist," Du Sheng replied, glancing at Wang with a hint of amusement. "But I need one more thing to tip the scales."

"You've been in the industry longer than I have. Think you can help me borrow an electric bike or a motorcycle?"

Wang was momentarily confused. "What does borrowing a bike have to do with tipping the scales?"

"Everything," Du Sheng said with a knowing smile. "One step ahead, step by step farther ahead."

He took out his remaining cash and added, "Just for a few days. Name your price."

While he had initially considered buying a secondhand vehicle, electric bikes were still relatively new, and motorcycles cost over a thousand yuan. Given that he'd likely have little use for one afterward, borrowing seemed more practical.

Wang enthusiastically slapped his chest. "Leave it to me!"

Du Sheng nodded, then said, "Tonight, I need you to go to the Shanshui Grand Hotel…"

Though confident in his plan, Du Sheng knew he couldn't act alone. Still, he kept Wang's role limited to supporting tasks.

That evening, after reviewing the script and scouting potential locations near the hotel, Du Sheng received a call from Wang, who had been staking out the premises.

He immediately rode the borrowed motorcycle to the hotel.

However, the night's events unfolded without incident. The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils creative team wrapped up their meeting as planned, and while there were plenty of reporters outside, nothing noteworthy happened.

Even Zh

eng Ziyan, the eager intern reporter, showed up. Spreading her hands in frustration, she signaled to Du Sheng from afar that there was no big scoop to be found.