Entertainment King:I Can Extract Skills from the Movies

"This is a female-led show. If you land the role, it could become your signature work in the future," Du Sheng said, offering no further explanation and instead letting his actions speak.

"The show's director is currently in Hengdian. I plan to meet with him this afternoon."

In his past life, this series was the debut production of a small, unknown company with no recognizable stars in its cast. Even with Sun Yaowei on board, his status as a faded idol failed to generate buzz.

The initial broadcast made no waves, and the rights were passed around among major TV stations in Guangdong and Guangxi. After failing to find buyers, it was finally purchased by Guangdong Television at a bargain price.

Unexpectedly, what seemed like a bottom-shelf product turned into a hit, outperforming many previously hyped dramas like Love at the Aegean Sea, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, The Prince's Secret History, and Kung Fu Soccer.

It became the undisputed viewership champion of that year in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions and ranked fourth in Nielsen's ratings, taking first place in Sofres' viewership survey.

Since the show still existed in this world, Du Sheng wouldn't let the opportunity slip away.

But with filming for Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils set to continue for at least another month, and with tomorrow's schedule requiring him to leave for Yunfu, he could only carve out time in advance to make a move.

As for the male lead role being pre-assigned?

It didn't matter to him at all.

What he was after was the supporting role of "Sai Hua Tuo."

Although a secondary character, Sai Hua Tuo was undoubtedly the soul of Snow Goddess Dragon. Many housewives watched the show specifically for him.

Not to mention, Sai Hua Tuo's skills, if acquired, would be immensely practical in Du Sheng's "lottery system."

Liu Tao looked up in surprise, studying Du Sheng carefully before teasing, "If I get the role, does that mean we might have the chance to work together again?"

It seemed she was starting to feel tempted.

To be fair, in her previous life, she had been known to fall easily in love. Even a chance encounter with an architect on a plane had been enough to make her infatuated.

Compared to Du Sheng, who was talented and full of potential, this was clearly a better prospect.

Du Sheng gently held her mischievous hand still and said, "According to what my friend found out, the producer of this show is from Taiwan. You might want to see if your company can help establish a connection."

As the matriarch of Taiwan's entertainment industry, Qiong Yao carried significant influence. Even if the producer didn't respect Du Sheng, they might show respect for her.

Liu Tao became more serious and asked a few questions about the roles. "So this is a female lead role? Do you really think I can handle it?"

Knowing the role would involve substantial screen time, she felt a little unsure of herself.

As for the harsh filming conditions, including extensive desert scenes and long shooting schedules, these weren't major issues for someone without significant fame.

"Next year, My Fair Princess 3 and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils will air consecutively, which will boost your popularity. Since this show has a small budget, casting you would be a cost-effective choice. As long as the decision-makers aren't foolish, they'll consider you seriously."

Du Sheng glanced at her and added, "Go freshen up and redo your makeup. First impressions are crucial."

This advice applied to him as well, which was why he dared to aim for the second male lead role.

Before long, following Du Sheng's instructions, Liu Tao transformed herself.

She wore a light khaki blazer paired with a beige dress, striking a balance between sophistication and casual chic. Her look exuded both maturity and a sense of modern style.

She also enhanced her eye makeup and contoured her face, creating a sharp, commanding aura while retaining a touch of elegance.

The overall effect was nothing short of stunning—she looked fierce!

"Not bad at all!"

Du Sheng felt his composure slipping but reminded himself of the task at hand. For now, he had to settle for a quick glance.

"If they don't cast you like this, the director must be blind."

Liu Tao rolled her eyes and swatted away his wandering hand. "Stop messing around, or I'll have to redo my makeup."

Though she found the outfit a bit odd, she trusted Du Sheng's judgment.

Taking advantage of the moment, she called her agent to see if they could establish contact with the production team.

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Mingqing Street, Baijia Inn.

Wang Yaoyang parked his car outside the inn and smiled at the pair as they got out. "Do your best. May you achieve great success!"

By now, he was used to seeing beautiful women around Du Sheng, though the familiarity of this particular woman made him feel slightly unsettled.

Could she be one of the main cast members of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils?

Du Sheng smiled and replied before turning to Liu Tao.

"You've read the script. The character design is key—remember to stay confident."

Liu Tao took a deep breath and followed him inside without another word.

Her agent had already sent her the script, and she was well aware of the personality and style of the character Shangguan Yan, known as the "Goddess Dragon."

Although this meeting was just an introduction, first impressions would count for a lot.

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Inside the private room, two middle-aged men were seated, sipping tea.

"Hello, teachers. I'm Du Sheng, and this is Liu Tao. We had an appointment to meet."

Zhang Jun and Li Leda paused their conversation and looked at the pair with interest.

They had seen their photos before and even referenced some leaked stills from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. However, seeing them in person felt different—though they couldn't quite pinpoint why.

They had worked with many mainland stars, including popular names like Lu Yi, Chen Kun, and Li Bingbing. Yet these two stood out, both in appearance and aura.

Even their attire and hairstyles were impeccably stylish.

Du Sheng exuded a clean, polished charisma, while Liu Tao was bold and fashionable.

"Please, take a seat. Let's chat."

Zhang Jun and Li Leda exchanged a quick glance, clearly in good spirits, and gestured for them to sit.

"Du Sheng, your portrayal of Murong Fu is very photogenic—you really look the part of an aristocratic scion. And Liu Tao, your image is perfect for costume martial arts dramas."

Zhang Jun smiled at the two.

"But Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils isn't finished yet, is it? Why the interest in our little production?"

As industry insiders, they were well aware of the buzz surrounding Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Next year, it might even compete directly with their show.

The fact that these two came from such a major production meant their acting skills were unquestionable. Playing significant supporting roles like Murong Fu and Ah Zhu in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils proved their abilities.

After all, Zhang Dahuzi wasn't one to cast just anyone.

"Early birds get the worm, as they say," Du Sheng replied confidently.

"Besides, Director Ju and Director Zhao spoke highly of your work. After reading the script, we felt it suited us well, so we decided to recommend ourselves."

Liu Tao said nothing, simply maintaining a polite smile.

Zhang Jun, having worked with Ju Jueliang and Zhao Jian before, nodded. The industry was small, and connections mattered. This meeting had come about through Ju Jueliang's network.

Suddenly, Zhang Jun asked, "Do you have any connection with Zhongyao Films' General Manager Zhong?"

He had heard about how Du Sheng landed his role in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Ju Jueliang had mentioned that Zhong Zhen hel

d Du Sheng in high regard, though the nature of their relationship was unclear.

If there was a chance of leveraging that connection...