Entertainment King:I Can Extract Skills from the Movies

"You're as despicable as they come!"

Wang Ke gritted his teeth, his face twisted in frustration.

Over the years, his lavish spending had rarely failed to win over female celebrities.

But this time, his pursuit had ended in utter humiliation.

Du Sheng chuckled, shooting him a mocking glance.

"Despicable? Coming from you?

You swooped in like a vulture right after she turned down another admirer.

I promised Liu Tao I wouldn't let anyone disrupt her work. I'm just keeping my word.

At least I have integrity—unlike you."

Wang Ke didn't buy a word of it. He was convinced Du Sheng wanted Liu Tao just as much as he did!

But as the man had pointed out, risking everything for a woman out of reach wasn't worth it.

With a cold snort, Wang Ke turned on his heel to leave.

"Hold it!"

Du Sheng's voice rang out, halting Wang Ke in his tracks.

Irritated, he spun around.

"What now? Isn't me leaving enough for you?"

"You're just going to walk away? At least leave the pastries as a parting gesture."

Without waiting for a response, Du Sheng snatched the box of pastries from Wang Ke's hands and waved him off like a pesky fly.

"And don't bother coming back."

Wang Ke's eyes widened in disbelief.

He thought himself shameless, but this man was in a league of his own.

"What are you staring at?"

Du Sheng opened the beautifully wrapped box and took a bite of a pastry.

"Liu Tao said you'd show up this morning, so I rushed over late last night and haven't had a decent meal since.

I'm just making up for it. Or did you bring these as a façade of good intentions?"

Wang Ke felt as if he might cough up blood. He turned and left without another word.

If he stayed a moment longer, he feared his blood pressure would skyrocket—and he'd choke on the sheer audacity of this man.

By the door, Liu Tao had witnessed the entire exchange. She couldn't help but stifle a laugh.

When Du Sheng returned with the pastries, still munching, he muttered,

"Next time he comes, tell him to bring lamb skewers. I could use some kidney fortification."

Liu Tao playfully stuffed a piece of pastry into his mouth.

"You're unbelievable. Your ability to repel unwanted suitors is unmatched."

"Cough, cough… Liu Tao, are you trying to choke me?"

"You do this to me every night; don't complain."

Liu Tao shot him a glare, leaving Du Sheng speechless. All he could do was sit back and let her massage his shoulders.

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Later that morning, a small crowd of teenage girls, mostly middle schoolers, gathered outside the film set.

They were here to see Sun Yaowei.

As one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" who had once dominated Asian pop culture, Sun Yaowei still enjoyed immense popularity among younger fans.

Though rumors of his blacklisting had begun to circulate, the news hadn't spread widely yet.

It was this lingering fame that had initially tempted director Zhang Jun to cast him as the male lead.

While they ultimately relegated him to the role of the third male lead, his star power still carried enough weight to attract attention to the project.

After filming a scene where his character was mistakenly accused of being a flower thief, Sun Yaowei finally had a moment to relax.

Noticing Du Sheng demonstrating choreography to Ren Ye, he approached with a small, elegantly wrapped gift box.

"Du Sheng, one of my fans gave me this fruit basket. Want to try some?"

Sun Yaowei offered the box to Du Sheng, greeting him warmly before sharing the fruit with others on set.

Ever since Du Sheng had tactfully declined to take him on as a martial arts apprentice, Sun Yaowei hadn't brought the matter up again.

But his gestures of goodwill toward Du Sheng hadn't diminished.

Every few days, he would bring snacks, prepare soups, or find other ways to curry favor.

When he learned of Du Sheng's fondness for tea, Sun Yaowei even went out of his way to procure premium West Lake Dragon Well tea.

Rather than gifting it outright, he had his assistant brew a pot daily, offering it to everyone as a subtle gesture.

Du Sheng knew exactly what Sun Yaowei was up to.

The actor hoped these thoughtful acts would earn him leniency during the upcoming martial arts scenes, which promised to be both physically demanding and technically challenging.

Despite the effort, Du Sheng had no plans to lower the bar—though he did simplify a few sequences to make things more manageable.

Even so, Sun Yaowei injured his calf during his first wire stunt.

A visible scratch marked his leg, but he soldiered on, applying a bandage before diving back into filming.

This was his chance to make a comeback, and he was determined to seize it.

Watching Du Sheng's precise choreography and Ren Ye's fluid execution, Sun Yaowei couldn't help but feel envious.

Ren Ye, a former bodyguard, had a natural flair for movement. And Du Sheng, with his seamless demonstrations, was in a league of his own.

But what Sun Yaowei didn't realize was that Ren Ye felt anything but fortunate.

His rigorous training regime—far stricter than anyone else's—was pushing him to his limits.

In addition to daily cardio and strength exercises, he endured hours of flexibility training, leaving him utterly drained.

Ren Ye even complained to producer Li Leda, hoping to ease his workload.

But Du Sheng's response was as blunt as ever:

"You're the protagonist. Either use a stunt double or train properly."

Faced with no other option, Ren Ye gritted his teeth and persevered.

To his credit, the grueling regimen paid off. His on-camera movements exuded a certain cinematic flair, giving him an air of undeniable charisma.

What Ren Ye didn't know was that Du Sheng's harsh treatment was deliberate.

The man had the audacity to secretly report to Zhonglu Media that Du Sheng had "gotten too close" to the female lead, suggesting impropriety.

Naturally, Du Sheng made sure to pay him back in kind.

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With most of the drama's dialogue scenes wrapped up, the Snowflake Goddess Dragon production prepared to move to its next location: the Alashan Desert in Gansu Province.

While the crew was given a two-day break to prepare, the main cast and director remained busy.

Initially dismissed by industry insiders, the project had struggled to secure funding or publicity. Producer Li Leda was desperate to turn things around.

Recently, news of Sun Yaowei's involvement in a mainland production had attracted some media attention. Seizing the opportunity, Li Leda decided to hold a promotional press conference.

Despite knowing the reporters were likely more interested in Sun Yaowei's rumored blacklisting, Sun Yaowei agreed, hoping to generate buzz for the drama.

The following day, reporters from over ten media out

lets gathered at the modest press event.

But as soon as it began, the questions turned hostile, bombarding the production team with relentless scrutiny.

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