Chapter 318 I can’t help myself
Nine hours later, Lviv Airport.

In the airport hall, there was a surge of people, and Du Sheng, dressed lightly, walked out of the gate.

At a glance, he saw Zhang Baizhi, who was pure and charming and attracted everyone's attention in the crowd.

This girl is wearing a khaki trench coat with a light-colored plaid skirt, a sweet girl-next-door style, and a pair of lace-up Martin boots, which makes her look sweet and pure.

"Ah Sheng! Here, here!"

Zhang Baizhi's beautiful eyes lit up and she waved over there.

Du Sheng smiled slightly, opened his arms and gave her a warm hug.

"We've been apart for so long, I miss you so much."

Zhang Baizhi put her arms around his waist, like a little bird.

"It's only nine days. When did you arrive?"

Du Sheng smiled and let her walk out with his arm around her.

When you are abroad, you don’t have to worry too much about paparazzi stalking you.

What's more, both of them are members of the crew and have been involved in scandals for a long time.

Zhang Baizhi seemed quite excited and said:

"I heard a lot of news about your victory in Hong Kong. Many bars are offering discounts to celebrate for you!"

Although there is a motive to attract customers, it also indirectly proves that the influence of Du Sheng's victory is still spreading.

"is it?"

Du Sheng smiled and said:

“I would like to thank everyone for their support.”

Apart from anything else, Hong Kong is currently still a bridgehead for radiating popularity and reputation in Southeast Asia, so it still needs to be managed well.

Zhang Baizhi looked at Du Sheng with a smile, her eyes full of joy and pride:
“You may not know this, but because you won the championship this time, the box office of Infernal Affairs 2 has increased dramatically, forming a rare V-shaped curve.

Many reviews said it was a miracle, and some even looked forward to the release of our collaboration, House of Flying Daggers.”

Du Sheng once heard Wang Jinhua mention that the box office in the mainland also opened much higher.
Even "The Mouse Loves the Cat", which is scheduled to be released during the New Year's Day holiday, is highly anticipated.

Although this was just a recent trend, he was still quite emotional when he heard the woman's proud and proud tone.

A year ago, these would have been unthinkable.

I have to say that the sense of honor and identity among Chinese people in this era is truly unparalleled.

Du Sheng gently pinched Zhang Baizhi's fair face and said jokingly:

"You promised me that you would wear a sailor suit with silk stockings once I won the championship. You didn't forget to bring it, did you?"

Seeing assistant Xiao Zhang, Wang Yaoyang and others looking at her curiously, Zhang Baizhi said shyly, which was unusual for her:

"The uniform you chose is too... Can you change it?"

Similar to those JK uniforms in Japan, but short ones...

It's really too exciting.

Last time, she had worn a nurse's uniform and a tight police uniform. It can only be said that Du Sheng's customized styles are getting more and more outrageous!
Du Sheng had been looking forward to this for a long time, so how could he let her regret it? He whispered in her ear:
"Don't worry, it's just for appreciation, I won't touch it."

Zhang Baizhi rolled her eyes and said, "I would never believe you!"
The group took two cars and headed straight to the set, Kesovo Forest Park.

It is late autumn now, and this place is like a carefully spread painting. The temperate broad-leaved forest is dressed in the gorgeous clothes bestowed by the season. The leaves on the whole mountain are golden and gorgeous, covering the rolling hills in layer upon layer.

Just a few glances and you'll feel relaxed and happy.

No wonder Zhang Yimou insisted on shooting here.

In a small town on the edge of the Kosovo Nature Reserve, Du Sheng reunited with Liu Dehua, Zhang Yimou and others.

"Director Zhang, Brother Hua, long time no see."

Liu Dehua glanced at Zhang Baizhi who was leaning against Du Sheng and said jokingly:
“You guy, I was warming up for you in Neon a while ago.

"When you have a beautiful woman around, your memory becomes less useful, right?"

Zhang Yimou looked at Du Sheng carefully, with a smile on his face:
"It's pretty good. I came back with the K1 championship and I look more energetic."

The news that Du Sheng won such a highly-watched championship had already spread across the country, so Zhang Yimou would naturally know about it.

I heard that thanks to this popularity, the box office of "Infernal Affairs 2", which is about to be released, has increased again.

The same is true for "House of Flying Daggers", and it is even more significant.

He secretly thanked his luck that Takeshi Kaneshiro's schedule didn't match up, so he chose Du Sheng to take the lead.

Now it seems like a wise choice!

After some greetings, the team assembled and headed towards the mountains.

The team was huge, with about a hundred people driving more than 30 cars deep into the heart of the forest park.

Why did you choose to shoot in such a remote place abroad?
Many people may have doubts in their hearts.

Zhang Yimou had his own considerations.

The scenery here is very photogenic and the cost is relatively low.

After arriving, everyone found that the scenery here was indeed very different from that in China.

There is a kind of vast beauty that is refreshing.

There are dozens of meters high trees all around, green hills dotted with autumn red, and distant mountains are like dark green and continuous...

A sense of vast and tranquil beauty arises spontaneously.

We have to admit that no matter how ordinary the story of Zhang Yimou’s film is, the scene selection is always eye-catching.

In order to speed up the filming, the crew specially rented several off-road RVs and purchased hundreds of tents, planning to set up camp in the mountains.

To ensure safety, Zhang Yimou also specially hired more than 20 local people as guides and security guards.

The depths of the Kosovo Nature Reserve are usually closed to the public, but money talks.

However, the road leading to the mountains is extremely rugged, and even off-road vehicles have difficulty driving smoothly.

Unfortunately the weather was not good and it rained heavily when we entered the mountain, making the soil extremely muddy.

In order to save time and avoid getting stuck, the local guide led the convoy into the forest trail.

Then, they brought a group of people and pushed the lawn mower forward.

Soon, a roar mixed with the sound of grass and trees breaking was heard, and a path was cleared.

"Ah Sheng, look over there, there's a group of wild donkeys!"

Du Sheng and Zhang Baizhi were sitting in a car, watching the show with great interest and taking out their cameras to take pictures from time to time.

These are all high-quality promotional materials.

If you take good photos and put them on online platforms, they might even attract some traffic.

Thanks to the unremitting efforts of these local guides, the crew finally arrived at the filming location before nightfall.

In the following days, the crew members set up camp in the wilderness until the filming mission was successfully completed.

The forest seems particularly wet and cold during the rainy season.

Thanks to the help of local guides, dozens of small tents were quickly set up to shelter from the wind.

Each tent is equipped with a portable heater to keep out the cold.

As for three meals a day, they are provided by the logistics department of the crew.

The local meals in Wu Kelan are mostly bread with cabbage rolls, and occasionally some fried chicken to satisfy the appetite.

Zhang Yimou was not used to the taste when he came here before, so he specially invited two chefs to accompany him this time.

But in such a wilderness, conditions are limited and the chef can only make some simple noodles to get by.

However, for our compatriots who have been eating dry food for several days in a row, this is already a rare delicacy.

The filming was carried out in full swing, starting with the completion of several intense fighting scenes.

Then, the scene that the whole group was most looking forward to was——

The romantic rivalry between Captain Du and the heroine.

"Scene 88, Mirror 6, Line 1, Start!"

With the crisp tapping sound of the clapperboard, Du Sheng gently pressed Zhang Baizhi under him.

This scene tells the story of the two men being pursued step by step by the imperial court.

The heroine accidentally fell off her horse and fell into a pond. She was soaked and her life was hanging by a thread. Fortunately, Captain Du rescued her in time.

But the hidden truth is that Captain Du is actually an undercover agent, whose purpose is to track the heroine and find the secret base of Feidaomen.

In the process of escaping, it was inevitable that the two people had physical contact.

With this plot progression and this atmosphere, how can we be fair to the audience if we don't add some ambiguity?
Moreover, this film is aimed at Western theaters, so some open settings are inevitable.

So, as soon as the heroine changed her clothes, Captain Du couldn't help himself and gently hugged her and whispered tenderly in her ears.

When Du Sheng watched this scene in his previous life, he was almost embarrassed by Jin Chengwu's stiff and exaggerated acting.

It's not that it's hard to help oneself, but it's more like the obscenity of Japanese style.

If Jin Chengwu wasn't so handsome, it would be a bit unsightly.

Despite this, it was still dissed by the public after it was broadcast.

In contrast, Du Sheng pays more attention to the true expression of emotions, delicately depicting the growth of subtle emotions between the male and female protagonists in difficult situations.

The ambiguous and hard-to-get tactic is handled just right.

Zhang Yimou and Liu Dehua both nodded involuntarily.

This really doesn't feel like acting at all.

But when I think about the reality of this couple...

After filming this scene, Zhang Yimou said to Liu Dehua with emotion: "This performance makes the character distinct and realistic without being offensive. It is really rare."

Liu Dehua touched his chin and praised generously:
"Although Ah Sheng is young, his acting skills are sometimes even hard for me to match. He is truly gifted."

He watched Du Sheng grow up, and this was not the first time the two parties had worked together, so his words were completely sincere.

I am also happy for this talented person from the Later Jin Dynasty.

Because in the domestic entertainment industry, and even in the global entertainment industry, achievements are given to each other.

Maybe, if the other party breaks into Hollywood in the future, he can still get some benefits from it.

……

After the foreplay was completed and there was a short break, it was time for the kissing scene that Zhang Baizhi was most looking forward to.

The two of them have taken their positions.

Following the script supervisor's command to start filming, Du Sheng gently covered Zhang Baizhi's body.

In order to reduce the other person's burden, he cleverly used his hands to support and share some of the weight.

With their lips pressed tightly together, Du Sheng kissed her passionately. Zhang Baizhi responded with her eyes closed, gradually becoming immersed in the kiss.

As soon as the kiss ended, Du Sheng gently left a trace of warmth on her cheek and neck.

Zhang Baizhi tilted her head back, revealing the curve of her snow-white and slender neck.

At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten that this was a filming and was fully immersed in the intimate interaction with Du Sheng.

The onlookers around were drooling.

"Crack!"

Zhang Yimou suddenly called a halt, causing everyone to be stunned...

I was watching it intently, what happened?
Zhang Yimou had a headache and looked at Zhang Baizhi:

"Bai Zhi, don't get too caught up in the drama. Remember, you are still on the run, and the pursuers may arrive at any time...

This scene should reflect the tense and sneaky feeling of uneasiness. "

What I mean is that you should be more restrained, because there are old hands everywhere around you and it will be difficult to end up like this.

There are few women in this desolate mountain area, and he was worried that some young men might cause a lot of trouble at night.

Zhang Baizhi's cheeks flushed, and she was fascinated for a moment, whispering softly:
"Oh I see."

It’s all this man’s fault. Foreplay at home is always like this.

Zhang Yimou patted Du Sheng's shoulder gently:

"Don't be so involved, or you'll bring Bai Zhi in again."

This made Zhang Baizhi's face even more red, so Du Sheng had no choice but to lead her to the side:
"We have a lot of ambiguous scenes in this drama. If it doesn't work, can we use a double?"

She rolled her eyes at Du Sheng and said lightly:
"The substitute hasn't arrived yet, who are you planning to attack?"

After saying that, she went to the side to adjust herself.

Du Sheng also strolled under the awning to rest and sat down not far from Liu Dehua.

Liu Dehua glanced at him with eyes full of envy:
"You can be willful if you are good-looking. Your luck with romance is unstoppable."

"Brother Hua, you are kidding me. You are also an idol representative."

Du Sheng took the water handed to him and changed the subject:
"By the way, Brother Hua, do you have any plans for your next play?"

A few days ago, Ye Jingzhi told him that "Infernal Affairs 2" was likely to be nominated for the Golden Horse Awards, and asked him if he was interested in attending the awards ceremony.

The award ceremony will probably be in December.

If he remembered correctly, "Big Man" and "Infernal Affairs" starring Liu Dehua were both nominated.

"It hasn't been decided yet. The one directed by Feng Xiaogang is more likely. It was agreed before, but it has been delayed until now."

"Brother Hua, if there is a suitable role, please remember to recommend it to Xingxing."

Du Sheng immediately thought of the movie "A World Without Thieves", but unfortunately there was no suitable role for him there, so he had to take a roundabout way.

After all, it is better to give a good deal to our own people than to Huayi.

If Huayi had not invested in the film, he would have even considered taking over its mainland distribution.

"The company that my friend and I opened together has many excellent actors under our management..."

"It's a small matter. I'll keep an eye out for you if there's a suitable one."

The two chatted while waiting, and soon, the time was up.

Zhang Baizhi was once again gently pressed under Du Sheng.

Du Sheng came closer, breathing hotly, and gave her a kiss.

This time, although she was not completely intoxicated, her expression seemed a little stiff, and it was obvious that the previous episode had affected her mood.

"Cut! Pay attention to the scale, Bai Zhi, don't take off Du Sheng's clothes."

It wasn’t until almost noon that the scene was finally completed, and both of them were exhausted.

During lunch, Zhang Baizhi whispered in his ear:
"You've made me so angry. Tell me what to do!"

Everyone is setting up camp here, so it's not easy to visit other people.

"How about tonight, we go to the top of the mountain over there and watch the sunrise while we go out?"

Du Sheng smiled and made a unique suggestion.

"That's great."

Zhang Baizhi smiled like a flower, her mouth almost stretched to her ears:

"Tomorrow's sunrise will be big and beautiful!"

After lunch break, we continued to shoot a chase scene in the afternoon, as well as a competition scene with Liu Dehua.

Just after 6:30 in the evening, the crew set up camp on the spot, preparing to continue filming the next day.

After dinner, Du Sheng put on his backpack and drove Zhang Baizhi to a small hill a few kilometers away.

Along the way are rolling hills with colorful wild flowers and grasses, which are breathtakingly beautiful.

The mountain bike moves towards the destination at a leisurely pace, neither hurried nor slow.

Zhang Baizhi clung to the back seat with her arms open, as if she wanted to embrace every breath of this exotic breeze.

We were having so much fun that we took out our camera to take pictures of the night view.

It seems that with Du Sheng by her side, she is not worried about her safety at all.

Du Sheng reminded:
"Hold on tight, there's a rough muddy road ahead."

The mountain bike accelerated instantly, breaking the silence. Zhang Baizhi hugged Du Sheng's waist tightly, her fingers touched his solid abdominal muscles, and her heartbeat accelerated.

The sun sets in the west, and the sunset glows like a web.

Before the last ray of sunlight disappeared, they climbed up the steep slope and reached a height of 100 meters.

Du Sheng deftly took out a tent, scissors and other items and built a simple resting place.

Zhang Baizhi smiled softly as she helped, feeling that this kind of life was extremely fulfilling.

Behind them, the boundary between light and shadow was clearly visible, and the flowers and plants were gradually swallowed up by the night.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Zhang Baizhi put her cheek against Du Sheng and squinted her eyes to admire the western skyline.

“Seeing this scenery, all the fatigue of the day seems to disappear.”

Du Sheng sighed and stretched.

Zhang Baizhi snuggled closer, smiling:
"I'm not tired yet. Are you tired from filming the kissing scene today?"

Du Sheng knew that this girl was worried about being a burden to him, so he smiled and replied:
"How could that be? It's no problem to do it a few more times."

His eyes were still fixed on the setting sun.

"Look, it's getting dark very quickly. Aren't you afraid of spending the night here?"

"With you here, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Zhang Baizhi smiled mischievously, and gently stroked his ear with her hand, her eyes full of tenderness and affection:
"Besides, didn't you say before that you wanted to watch the sun rise while going up..."

Du Sheng was definitely a master in this regard, letting her sit steadily on his lap so that she could watch the sunrise from a higher position:

"There are still a few hours left, how about taking a break first?"

"Look at how hard the floor is. And the campground is so busy. How can you sleep at this age?"

Zhang Baizhi held his face in her hands and gave the best answer with her actions.

If you do it yourself, you will have enough food and clothing.

Du Sheng: “…”

But he also has a temper. Since he just can't fall asleep, then no one needs to sleep.

Forty minutes later, Zhang Baizhi collapsed in Du Sheng's arms, sweating profusely:
"I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep!"

"It's only this time, how can you sleep?"

Zhang Baizhi: “…”

When she thought about the sunrise tomorrow, she felt hopeless.

I should have rested earlier.

Luckily Du Sheng has a shoot tomorrow, otherwise this girl would have to learn what it means to 'not touch the tiger's butt'.

In the following days, they filmed as planned and occasionally went out with Zhang Baizhi to enjoy the scenery. Their lives were busy and fulfilling.

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(End of this chapter)