Chapter 511 Life and Death Showdown
“We haven’t seen each other for two days, he looks even more handsome!”
Niqi's eyes fell on the elegant and decent Du Sheng, and she couldn't look away at all.
Du Sheng politely greeted them and responded with a smile:
"Look at the public eye, you are the focus tonight."
Lydia Hearst is Amanda's cousin whom she met last time at a pool party.
Du Sheng walked into the venue with several celebrities, smiling and chatting while walking, making others look at him.
After all, among a group of beauties, his presence was too eye-catching.
Some executives couldn't help but ask others, obviously curious about Du Sheng.
Those who can easily move among these rich and famous ladies are not ordinary people. They need to know each other.
The dinner was not too luxurious, after all, the theme tonight was charity.
The layout of the venue is simple and elegant, which is in line with the atmosphere of such an event.
Guests were dressed in expensive fashions, displaying a sense of understated luxury.
While chatting, everyone admired the items that were about to be auctioned.
From Chinese and foreign antiques to celebrity relics, there are even items donated by celebrities.
While admiring it, Du Sheng also noticed several Hollywood stars.
What surprised him most was meeting the South African beauty Charlize Theron.
However, Du Sheng did not make any sudden move, after all, he was surrounded by several smiling ladies.
For example, Niqi's cousin Paris seems to be quite critical of him, with a hint of teasing in her words.
"Paris, you'd better not express disdain for Chinese Americans in your words."
Ivanka watched Du Sheng's retreating figure and whispered to her friend.
In this era, Paris Hilton is known as the first lady in the lighthouse country because she is good at hype.
Kim Kardashian, who will be famous in later generations, is still her bag-carrying girl.
It was only later that the positions of the two parties were almost reversed.
"That's right, there are some things, sister, where you don't need to beat a group of people to death with a stick."
Niqi also nodded in agreement.
Recently, her cousin was abused by her ex-boyfriend because of the "Love Video Scandal", and now she looks like an aggressive hen when she sees handsome men.
"Hey, isn't it too outrageous to turn your arms outward!?"
Paris glanced sideways at Ivanka and Niki, a little dissatisfied.
Although she knew that her words just now were inappropriate, when she saw Du Sheng's handsome face, she couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.
Amanda and Lydia who were passing by kept smiles on their faces, but a trace of disdain flashed in their eyes.
Although everyone is familiar with each other, they cannot be called true friends, and they rarely get together to avoid embarrassment.
There will be no real friendship among celebrities, only jealousy and comparison.
Ivanka is a good friend of Paris, but she will not condone this ambiguous behavior.
Even if Paris is in a bad mood due to a broken relationship, she shouldn't lose her composure on such an occasion, as it will only lose face.
Niqi also fell silent.
After all, she owes her current fame to Du Sheng's help.
When Paris saw this, she also realized that she had gone too far:
"Okay, I admit that I have an emotional problem, and I will apologize to Du Sheng."
Du Sheng naturally didn't care about this. Even if he knew about it, he would just laugh.
The host announced that the dinner was about to begin and invited everyone to sit down and enjoy the dinner.
It's just that although the food here is exquisite, the portions are small, and each person only tastes a few symbolic bites.
As for eating enough, it is completely out of the question.
In the words of the upper class, this is to save every penny to help those in need.
It is indeed American hypocrisy!
The event officially kicked off, and Lydia gracefully walked onto the podium.
She tied her long golden hair into an exquisite bun and wore a pink silk dress, revealing a piece of white and delicate skin. The pendant on her chest added a bit of charm.
As a socialite with a background in the media, hosting such a dinner was a piece of cake for her.
The theme of this charity event is to aid Yilaqi refugees.
Charlize Theron, a charity representative, also took the stage to deliver a speech.
Many guests' eyes were focused on the dazzling beauty on the stage.
Of course, this beautiful diamond star has a somewhat unique personality and is not easy to approach.
When the auction session started, it was not as lively as expected, and the prices of the items were relatively affordable.
Before that, Du Sheng had already browsed through the exhibits.
Among them is a diamond flower bone bracelet designed by Nordic master Kilian, with an estimated value of US$20,000. Du Sheng plans to take a photo of it and give it to Amanda as a gift in return for the invitation.
Another Song Dynasty white jade seal, with a side length of 12.2 cm, has a dragon button and is engraved with nine folds of seal script and inscriptions. It is so exquisite that it is estimated to be US$100,000.
This left Du Sheng speechless.
Because he recognized the specialness of this thing.
To foreigners, this is just an antique.
They probably can't understand the Eastern people's love for antiques.
But Du Sheng knew the value of it, so he was determined to win.
In a few years, when Oriental aunts are shopping all over the world, the world will probably re-recognize the value of Oriental antiques.
At that time, it was considered normal for a wealthy man to spend hundreds of millions on a certain antique.
In the West, collectors usually judge the value of an artwork based on its popularity and appearance.
Therefore, they believe that the most valuable antiques in the East are porcelain from official kilns of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, followed by bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, as well as calligraphy and paintings by Wang Xizhi, Wu Daozi and others.
Due to historical reasons, many oriental antiques are scattered in Western countries. If you have the ability to appreciate authenticity, this is undoubtedly a good business opportunity.
Du Sheng happens to have expertise in this area, so naturally he doesn't want to miss the opportunity to make a fortune.
The antiques that appear at such charity auctions have usually been identified and appraised, and the starting price is set at $500.
Most of the participants only have a general understanding of antiques, so it’s purely based on their own taste.
Of course, this kind of charity auction also has its unique features.
The entrance threshold blocks people who want to fish in troubled waters, and those who can get in are those with deep pockets.
In addition, the bidding process is often not too intense to avoid unnecessary embarrassment.
Therefore, this created an excellent opportunity for Du Sheng.
He walked around and used the "Antique Appraisal Technique" skill to take the lead in locking in a few valuable items.
Flower bracelet, Song white jade seal.
In addition, he also paid attention to a bronze vessel with a mysterious Taotie pattern, a black sapphire jade said to be from the Stone Age, a gold and bronze Buddha statue, and a gilt rhinoceros horn cup from the Ming Dynasty.
When the ruby and diamond flower bracelet made by Kilian began to be auctioned, Du Sheng smiled and said to Amanda beside him:
"Do you like it?"
This flower bracelet inlaid with diamonds is not rare for Amanda, but she felt Du Sheng's heart and smiled happily.
Since the competition was not fierce, everyone understood Du Sheng's determination after seeing his continuous bids.
After all, this is a charity event and no one wants to overdo it.
In the end, Du Sheng successfully bought the bracelet for US$30,000.
The guests responded with friendly applause, and the waiter brought the bracelet.
Du Sheng took the box, confirmed it was correct, and handed it to Amanda who was in a happy mood.
However, the bidding for Yanghei Zhidu Gong Seal did not go so smoothly.
Several Chinese guests also participated.
Du Sheng's determination surprised both Ivanka and Amanda, and his tablemates and other guests also looked at him frequently.
When the price reached $400,000, there was a murmur in the room.
After all, this is just a jade seal, and although it may have come from the Song Dynasty, the price is still very high.
For several Chinese-Americans, they don't mind paying more money, but facing a young competitor, they are hesitant.
Through inquiring, they learned Du Sheng's identity and that it might be rude to continue competing.
When the price rose to $500,000, Du Sheng waved excitedly.
He knew this treasure already belonged to him.
The audience burst into applause. Du Sheng stood up with a smile and raised fists in the direction of several Chinese Americans.
Appreciation flashed in the eyes of several Chinese Americans. They knew that Du Sheng truly understood Eastern culture.
Taking the box, Du Sheng carefully took out the antiques and sighed:
"That's right! It's the Taoist Yang Ping Zhidu Gong Seal..."
He held the jade seal in his hands and rubbed it gently.
If he identified it correctly, this seal is a symbol of Zhang Tianshi's status and power in Taoism, and is also the treasure of Zhengyi Sect's altar.
There are many "Yang Ping Zhi Du Gong Seal" of different specifications in history, such as the ancestral Yang Ping Zhi Du Gong Seal, Dayang Ping Zhi Du Gong Seal, etc.
This one should be the Zu Yiyang Pingzhi Du Gong Seal.
It is said to have various mysterious powers such as suppressing evil spirits, subduing ghosts and demons, and delivering salvation.
Amanda also stretched out her hand curiously and observed carefully.
Although she is a white girl, she has a certain understanding of the culture of oriental antiques.
After being satisfied, Du Sheng carefully put the seal back into the box and continued to look at the other lots.
Apart from a few Oriental antiques that interested him, he didn't have much interest in the other lots.
But many calligraphy and paintings by Western celebrities have fetched good prices.
The bidding on the bronze vessel engraved with the mysterious Taotie pattern didn't seem to be going well.
Westerners are not interested in this unsightly thing.
Du Sheng made a tentative bid and actually won it for US$30,000.
On the contrary, the exquisite enamel porcelain from the Qianlong period aroused the interest of several buyers.
Du Sheng glanced at it but did not participate.
When a black sapphire jade suspected to be from the Shang Dynasty appeared, the price was only $40,000 and no one accepted the bid. Du Sheng seized the opportunity and bought it for US$45,000.
It's just his bidding behavior that attracted people's attention.
Although this behavior of picking up leaks was a bit reckless, considering that this was a charity auction, everyone also maintained restraint.
Du Sheng didn't care about this, after all, these were oriental treasures lost overseas.
At ten o'clock in the evening, the charity auction finally ended.
Du Sheng, who had already completed the payment, took the tax exemption certificate and couldn't wait to be walked out to the VIP room on Amanda's arm.
Next is the charity banquet, which is also for business purposes.
Some people had already passed by before the auction ended.
For example, Cousin Nikki, Ivanka and other people who were not interested in the auction were already on the party dance floor.
"After being hungry all night, I feel like I could eat a whole cow now!"
Du Sheng was in a good mood and laughed softly.
I bought 5 things this time.
Diamond bracelet, Yang Ping Zhi Du Gong Seal, black sapphire jade, bronze ware with mysterious Taotie pattern carvings, and gold and bronze Buddha statues.
Except for the diamond bracelet, he was not prepared to sell any other antiques.
Because he had a vague feeling that most of these were not ordinary things.
Maybe when you gain more ability and knowledge in the future, you may be able to detect something extraordinary.
When Amanda heard this, she just covered her mouth and chuckled.
She stole the show tonight and was in a pretty good mood.
When they came to the VIP room, they saw Ivanka and others chatting or dancing in twos and threes. The two of them also found a seat to sit down.
I don't know if the atmosphere in the venue was warmer, but Amanda looked at Du Sheng's handsome face and couldn't help but sit close to him.
She took a sip of tequila, with a hint of cunning hidden in her eyes. She suddenly reached out and put her arms around Du Sheng's neck, and kissed him without hesitation.
The smell of wine came over, how could Du Sheng remain indifferent and give him a hug with his backhand.
Amanda exclaimed as she was held in her lap, and the two kissed passionately.
The two immediately stuck together, but it was not obvious in the scene.
"Sister...sister is really..."
After dancing, Lydia was a little tired and saw this scene when she returned to her seat.
My sister's clothes had been lifted up, but she was still so immersed in it that she shook her head.
After all, as the daughter of one of the most famous ladies, she is too ungraceful in public.
Hearing Lydia's voice, Amanda reluctantly left.
With a blush on her face, she stood up from Du Sheng's lap and straightened her clothes.
She just regained her elegance and nobility, and looked at her out-of-place sister with slight dissatisfaction.
However, Lydia shrugged and sat down gracefully.
She also likes handsome guys, especially handsome guys who can help her become a celebrity.
And Du Sheng has almost all the advantages.
Tall and handsome, young and rich, famous and successful in career, not yet white...
Totally the ideal love hype object.
But my sister beat me to it.
When the party ended, it was already past eleven o'clock at night.
There were many guests at the banquet, including people from the film industry, so Du Sheng was inevitably persuaded to drink a few more drinks.
When he walked out of the banquet hall, the oncoming night wind made him feel slightly uncomfortable.
Seeing this, the Hester sisters who were still present stepped forward to support him with a smile, and simply took him to the guest room in the main building of the castle.
Wang Yaoyang and Zhang Haolong who were waiting outside the venue laughed and simply returned to the car when they learned that Du Sheng would not return to the hotel.
At the banquet, Amanda also drank a lot, and she was swaying when she walked.
After finally returning to the room, Amanda was hit by the cold wind. The discomfort in her stomach worsened, and she hurriedly covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom.
Lidya looked at the situation in front of her and felt a little dumbfounded.
She called twice in Du Sheng's ear. When there was no response, she found a towel.
She guessed that Du Sheng had been running around just after the game and had not had a good rest. Tonight, he was drinking heavily with everyone, so his physical fitness should have reached its limit.
Lidya wiped the sweat from Du Sheng's forehead carefully, her movements were as gentle as if she was afraid of disturbing him.
Seeing that the collar of Du Sheng's shirt seemed a little tight, she hesitated for a moment and then gently unbuttoned a few buttons.
After the collar was loosened, Du Sheng's breathing became much smoother, and his frown gradually relaxed.
Through the open collar, Lydia caught a glimpse of his muscular chest and the distinct muscle lines.
She couldn't help but think of Du Sheng's domineering demeanor in downplaying KO Spider during the UFC match that night.
Facing such a handsome man with outstanding talents, how many white girls can remain unmoved?
It is often said that female fans are only obsessed with looks, but this may not be the case!
Looking at the faint outline of muscles under Du Sheng's shirt, Lidya swallowed and couldn't look away.
She gently stretched out her fingers and touched the firm skin.
The fingertips trembled slightly unconsciously, as if they were being robbed, and their heartbeat began to accelerate.
Suddenly, there was a "swish" sound, and a big hand stretched out.
The next moment, she felt that her proud body was falling into a strong body.
Faced with this sudden situation, she had no choice but to cover her mouth with a blushing face.
He secretly guessed that Du Sheng probably thought of himself as Ivanka or his sister, so he felt shy and did not move away.
In fact, she didn't use any force.
After all, open-mindedness in the West is no joke.
In addition, because of the alcohol and the little thoughts, I felt a little excited for no reason.
Just when Lydia was having some random thoughts, she found that the claw was getting more and more unruly.
In her dizzy mind, she only had one thought left:
‘So fast! What kind of hand speed is this...’
Because at the next moment, there was a sudden cry on the body, and even the small cock was sealed.
Excitement and apprehension coexisted, and I wanted to respond but was afraid of making too much noise.
Because her sister was still there, Lydia could only respond passively in a hurry.
However, in her lingering state, she did not notice the figure beside the bathroom who was also stunned and covering her mouth.
………
The next day, facing the Hester sisters who looked resentful, Du Sheng looked innocent.
However, he was not one to stop after just one vote, so he simply took them shopping on the streets to show his thoughtfulness last night.
Soon, the two sisters were attracted by gifts and scandals, and they cooperated in a tacit understanding to show their affection.
After all, the news that socialite sisters are attracted to Chinese boxing stars is still very explosive and eye-catching even in open North America.
Not surprisingly, all the major entertainment forums on the Internet were flooded that day.
As for whether they were acting, Du Sheng didn't think too much about it.
He planned to finish today's gold belt promotional show and then return to Hong Kong to continue filming.
The Hearst sisters also began to get busy. Thanks to a series of scandals and hype effects, their fame also grew.
Especially for Amanda, invitations from various fashion magazines came one after another, making her busy with various shooting jobs.
They knew the reason behind all this very well, so they made a special trip to see her off at the airport that night.
Another show of affection, allowing the paparazzi to take a bunch of gimmick photos.
Du Sheng didn't feel any burden. Anyway, he was not the one who suffered.
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This is one of the benefits of coming to Lighthouse Country for a few days.
Even "House of Flying Daggers", which is currently being released in North America, has gained a wave of tail effects.
Many people walked into the theater out of curiosity to see what the specialties of this Asian man who could win the Hearst sisters' beauties were!
Not to mention that this kind of continuous exposure and hype will also be beneficial to the preparation of subsequent English albums and new movies.
Returning to Xiangjiang, Du Sheng worked non-stop on the filming of "Slaying the Wolf".
That night, the lights in Wangbao Nightclub were dim.
There was an aura of killing and murder around, and everything was so solemn.
Director Ye Weixin held a walkie-talkie and stood in front of the monitor, carefully observing every detail.
Ma Jun, played by Du Sheng, and Wang Bao, played by Hong Yinbao, stood at opposite ends of the nightclub, preparing for today's highlight -
That is the ultimate life and death showdown at the end of the movie.
The rough outline is that Wang Bao, the boss of the black bandit, has been domineering and lawless, and brutally killed a group of policemen, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
This made Ma Jun, who had always insisted on justice and law enforcement, extremely angry. He decided to put aside his morality and take money to rescue his boss Chen Guozhong, and he had to kill Wang Bao.
Wang Bao was also tired of Ma Jun's constant pursuit and wanted to get rid of him quickly.
This showdown takes place on the special Father's Day, adding a sense of solemnity and tragedy to the plot.
Because on this day, Wang Bao was supposed to be reunited with his wife and children and enjoy the warmth of family, but instead he started a life-and-death battle with Ma Jun, which highlighted the character's unpredictable fate in sharp contrast.
"All departments prepare, Action!"
With Ye Weixin's order, the whole scene suddenly came alive.
Du Sheng quickly entered the scene with an indifferent expression. When he entered the scene, he glanced at Chen Guozhong, who was covered in blood and hanging.
He held a short knife in one hand and a traveling bag in the other, like a cheetah ready to attack, with tense muscles and murderous eyes.
Wang Bao, played by Hong Yinbao, has a sinister face and a cigar in his mouth, exuding arrogance and ferocity.
His golden sword sat there like a hill, and the surrounding darkness seemed to give in to his aura.
The two looked at each other face to face, and the air seemed to freeze.
………
(End of chapter)