Entertainment King:I Can Extract Skills from the Movies

The next morning, Du Sheng rubbed his lower back as he opened his eyes.

The soft morning light painted Liu Tao's delicate, jade-like skin, creating a serene and picturesque scene.

As he gazed at her sleeping form, a sense of pride surged within him.

'Love you walking solitary alleys,

Love your unwavering stance…'

He hummed a tune, his spirits soaring as he climbed out of bed.

Time to make breakfast and refuel for the day's shoot.

"Du Sheng, don't push your luck with me these days. My scenes are packed!"

Liu Tao yawned as she stretched, her slender foot playfully nudging his waist.

"Look at my costume—it's all wrinkled!"

Du Sheng caught her foot with a grin.

"It's just a costume. No big deal.

Whenever we act together in the future, bring your costume back with you. We can rehearse properly.

This way, you'll connect more deeply with your character, and it'll speed up the shooting process."

He'd realized something last night—his unique preferences had awakened.

His stamina was unshakable.

At this moment, his greatest fantasy was acting in The Legend of the White Snake with Liu Tao.

A forbidden love story between man and serpent, especially with her in that alluring costume…

Whoa, too much. Stop thinking.

Liu Tao rolled her eyes, sensing this rascal's wandering thoughts. She pulled back her foot, got up, and began getting dressed.

Just then, there was a knock at the door, followed by a man's voice:

"Liu Tao! You haven't left for the set yet, right? I brought your favorite pastries."

Liu Tao's face fell slightly.

"It's Wang Ke!"

She frowned in annoyance.

"I should've never given him my number."

They'd met in an elevator. Wang Ke was instantly captivated by her elegance and charm, going to great lengths to engineer chance encounters.

Most ridiculously, this rich kid had previously pursued Liu Tao's best friend, Chen Hailu. Failing to win her over, he'd set his sights on Liu Tao instead.

Du Sheng chuckled.

"Come on, the guy's gone through so much trouble. It's not nice to treat him so coldly.

Besides, we haven't had breakfast yet. After last night's rehearsal, we're both running on empty."

When it came to clingy types like Wang Ke, Du Sheng was always magnanimous—at least on the surface.

Liu Tao knew this man too well. He was anything but magnanimous.

"Du Sheng, Wang Ke has connections. If this blows up, it'll be bad. I don't want to see him."

"Relax. Sit tight and rest."

Du Sheng patted her shoulder reassuringly.

"I'll handle this. Let me help him see reason."

He opened the door to find a sharply dressed young man holding a bouquet of roses and a box of pastries.

Ever since Du Sheng joined the cast, Wang Ke had been pursuing Liu Tao relentlessly—sending flowers, expensive gifts, and even attracting paparazzi, which had caused some headaches for the crew.

Wang Ke's expression darkened slightly upon seeing Du Sheng. He tried to peer inside, but Du Sheng quickly stepped out, shutting the door behind him.

To avoid unnecessary drama within the crew, Du Sheng led him to a quiet corner of the stairwell.

"Dude, you're persistent, I'll give you that."

Du Sheng glanced at Wang Ke and shook his head.

"Chasing after actresses is your thing, huh? Liu Tao knows all about your playboy ways. Why not stick to being a smooth operator instead of acting like a desperate simp?"

Wang Ke's reputation as a Beijing socialite was well known, but it was no secret that his methods were limited to shallow pursuits.

And Liu Tao? She was focused on her career, with Du Sheng now firmly in the picture. Wang Ke didn't stand a chance.

"It's called pursuing someone I care about!"

Wang Ke retorted, his tone indignant.

"And you? You stayed over last night, didn't you? Don't act like you're any better than me!"

He regretted not pushing harder earlier. Now, someone else had beaten him to it.

Yet, based on what he'd heard, Du Sheng wasn't even Liu Tao's boyfriend.

Both of them had played the game before. Who was he to call out Wang Ke's lifestyle?

What stung the most was that Liu Tao had gone cold on him since Du Sheng arrived. His usual financial strategies had failed miserably.

"Listen," Du Sheng said with a disdainful glance, lips curling into a smirk.

"Don't compare me to someone like you.

The only reason I'm here is to help her deal with your nonsense.

Between us, there's nothing but pure friendship. I'm just being a good colleague. You, on the other hand, clearly have ulterior motives."

Du Sheng scoffed inwardly. Unlike this idiot, he didn't need to rely on grand gestures. A boat ride, train ride, or even a cramped bathroom stall—any setting would do.

At that moment, Liu Tao, who had approached the door to listen in, felt her heart warm.

Compared to Du Sheng's genuine concern, Wang Ke was nothing more than a scoundrel trying to score.

If she ever did settle down, it would be with someone like Du Sheng, not someone as disgraceful as Wang Ke.

"I genuinely care for her! Is that so wrong?"

Wang Ke's voice rose in frustration.

"If you're not interested in her romantically, why stop me?"

At first, hearing Du Sheng admit there was no romantic relationship between him and Liu Tao gave Wang Ke a glimmer of hope. But Du Sheng's constant interference was grating.

Du Sheng sneered.

"Care for her? That's rich coming from you.

It's obvious you're just lusting after her beauty. Don't make it sound so noble."

"What, you're not tempted?"

Wang Ke fired back, clearly rattled.

"With a woman like that in front of you, unless you're a eunuch, there's no way you wouldn't be!"

Liu Tao's expression darkened as she listened.

This so-called "Beijing socialite" was proving to be nothing more than a shameless philanderer.

Meanwhile, Du Sheng? Even when he indulged, it was with integrity and legitimacy.

"Listen closely," Du Sheng said, stepping closer, his voice low and sharp.

"If you keep pestering her, I'll make sure this goes public. Imagine the headlines and the damage to your reputation.

Especially if Liu Tao herself comes forward with a statement. How do you think that'll end for you?"

Wang Ke's face turned ashen.

He knew Du Sheng held a certain sway in the crew. The threat wasn't empty.

If the situation escalated, it would undoubtedly tarnish his image and jeopardize the company he'd spent so much effort building.

"Are you really willing to gamble everything

for a woman—a woman you'll never have?"

Du Sheng's words cut deep.

And they were true.

Wang Ke clenched his fists, his mind racing, but he said nothing more.

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