Entertainment King:I Can Extract Skills from the Movies

Of course, the show had its share of criticisms. For instance, the male lead's ramen hairstyle was an eyesore.

One of the most criticized aspects was the forced emotional connection between the male and female leads due to their respective weapons, which was seen as absurd by the audience.

"If I invest, that 'weapons love story' definitely needs improvement," Du Sheng thought to himself.

"The male lead's repeated claims of avenging the 30 members of the Sima family, only to let the enemy go out of soft-heartedness, also need to be addressed. It's way too disappointing."

As for whether the male lead's hairstyle needed a revamp, Du Sheng wouldn't press too hard. After all, the role was designated by the production company, and maybe someone actually liked that ramen style. Besides, the contrast would make his portrayal of the second male lead stand out even more.

That said, the design of the character Sai Hua Tuo was stunning. With a red dot of cinnabar on his forehead, he exuded the elegance of a gentleman, reminiscent of "A nobleman like jade; unparalleled in the world."

As for his storyline...

To sum it up in one sentence: he's busy, burdened, and has a terrible father.

The character Sai Hua Tuo was a righteous and virtuous doctor, often called upon to treat the injuries resulting from the male and female leads' love-hate relationship.

One of the more amusing scenes was when the second male lead flirted with the female lead. Additionally, his rivalry with the male lead's brother, where the two continuously outsmarted each other and grew to respect one another, was also a highlight.

His father, the main antagonist, was a true villain—murdering brothers, abandoning his wife and child, and even discarding him due to his disability. Yet, Sai Hua Tuo repeatedly forgave his father's betrayals and tried to atone for his sins.

Beyond that, Du Sheng couldn't recall much; it had been too long.

But for him, portraying this role would be a breeze.

First, he had the original series as a reference. Second, his acting skills had reached mastery. Third, his martial arts foundation would add depth.

With some adjustments to address the flaws, surpassing the original portrayal was a modest goal.

The role of martial arts coordinator might require some effort, though. Fortunately, most action scenes could rely on special effects, and actors primarily needed to pose stylishly.

Du Sheng was less certain about the show's supernatural elements. If the legendary weapons weren't classified under wuxia but instead as fantasy, there might be no lottery rewards for him.

In the show, Sai Hua Tuo demonstrated skills like acupuncture (based on the "Ling Shu" classic), golden thread techniques, mystical formations, poisoning and detoxification, and even sound transmission.

The diversity in his skillset could lead to variability in potential rewards. However, if the script minimized the mystical aspects of the legendary weapons and reined in their supernatural qualities, there was still a good chance the project would count as wuxia.

When The Snow Goddess began its low-key filming at Hengdian, much of the male and female leads' drama had already been shot.

When Du Sheng joined the cast, it didn't cause much of a stir.

After all, he was playing the second male lead, and with the daily filming schedule often split, it wasn't unusual for the cast to be incomplete.

However, the fact that Du Sheng was also serving as the action coordinator did raise some eyebrows among the cast.

In fact, some even seemed to act a bit overly friendly toward him.

Yes, overly friendly!

Director Zhang Jun, who had been visibly stressed, suddenly appeared in high spirits. That evening, he even hosted a welcome banquet for Du Sheng, much to the astonishment of the cast and crew.

Even Ren Ye, the male lead chosen by Zhonglu Films, didn't receive such a reception upon his arrival.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Ren Ye grumbled, visibly annoyed. "He's an investor!"

This information had been relayed to him by the CEO of Zhonglu Films, who explained that Du Sheng had invested 1.5 million yuan in the project. The production team, director, and financiers had all approved this arrangement.

The CEO had seemed relieved when discussing this, as though the financial pressure had been alleviated. This left Ren Ye feeling somewhat sidelined.

The knowledge that he now had to take direction from Du Sheng—training in horseback riding, desert wirework, and rooftop stunts—only added to his frustration.

When the rest of the cast heard about Du Sheng's 1.5 million yuan investment, they were shocked and began speculating.

"1.5 million? That's impressive!"

"Wasn't Du Sheng a stuntman? Where did he get so much money?"

"Investing in a small-scale production like this—was he tricked, or does he just have money to burn?"

"I always thought there was something unusual about him. He's probably hooked up with some rich woman..."

Regardless of the rumors, the filming of key scenes, like the literary drama at the Four Directions City and the "Dragon Phoenix Manor Massacre," proceeded smoothly.

Although these scenes didn't involve Du Sheng directly, as the action coordinator, he was present for the shoot.

Whether by coincidence or personal preference, Ren Ye's ramen-style hair remained unchanged, much to Du Sheng's quiet amusement. Since the actor had already filmed a significant portion of his scenes, Du Sheng refrained from suggesting changes.

However, the storyline surrounding the legendary weapons was revised after Du Sheng's input.

Zhang Jun agreed that the original "love story between weapons" was far-fetched and decided on a slight adjustment:

The ultimate martial artist "Gu Mutian" had spent decades forging the Dragon Soul Saber and the Phoenix Blood Sword in the Extreme Cold Ice Palace. Using rare materials like the Seven-Colored Crystal Mother, Eternal Wood, and Blood Essence Spirit, the weapons were imbued with unique abilities: the saber could summon storms, the sword could channel lightning, and when the two clashed, they produced a spectacular display of elemental fury.

This revision toned down the fantasy elements while maintaining a sense of grandeur.

Moreover, the two main antagonists, Half-Moon and Ouyang Feiying, were given more fittingly tragic endings, rather than being evil for the sake of evil.

Satisfied with the changes, Du Sheng felt even more confident about his decision to invest.

As for outsiders questioning his choices or speculating about his wealth, he simply dismissed it as background noise. With his hands directly involved in the production, he ensured the funds wouldn't be misused.

With some memories of the original series serving as a guide, Du Sheng's adjustments not only corrected flaws but also accelerated the filming process.

One evening, after being roped into a dinner to welcome the newly joined cast member Sun Yaowei, Du Sheng left the restaurant at around 10 PM. On his way out, he called Liu Tao to confirm she was at her hotel before heading over with his script.

Moments later, Liu Tao opened the door, her delicate fragrance wafting out. Dressed in a pale pink dress with her hair tied back, she stood at the entrance, her smile radiant.

"Come in," she said warmly, a hint of concern in her voice. "You've been drinking a lot, haven't you?"

"It's part of the job; no way around it," Du Sheng replied, smiling as he wrapped an arm around her waist. He gently closed the door behind them and led her into the room.

Compared to a few days ago, Liu Tao looked radiant, her complexion glowing.

It was all thanks to Du Sheng's nightly efforts, providing her with the care and attention she deserved.

As Du Sheng's hand began to wander mischievously, Liu Tao stopped him and asked curiously, "Is there any truth to the rumors circulating in the crew?"

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