Chapter 511 Life and Death Showdown
"I haven't seen you for two days. You look even more handsome!"

Niqi's eyes fell on the elegant and graceful Du Sheng and she couldn't move them away.

Du Sheng politely kissed them on the cheek and responded with a smile:
"Look at the public's attention. You are the focus tonight."

Lydia Hearst is Amanda's cousin, whom she met last time at the pool party.

Du Sheng walked into the venue with several socialites, smiling and chatting as they walked, attracting many looks from the crowd.

After all, he was too conspicuous among a group of beauties.

Some executives couldn't help but ask others, and were obviously curious about Du Sheng.

Those who can get along well with these daughters of rich families and celebrities are not ordinary people. You have to get to know them.

The dinner was not too luxurious, after all, the theme of tonight was charity.

The layout of the venue is simple and elegant, which fits the atmosphere of such an event.

The guests were dressed in expensive fashions, displaying a kind 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 stars.

While appreciating the performance, 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 abrupt move. After all, he was surrounded by several smiling ladies.

For example, Nicki's cousin Paris seemed to have some complaints about him, with a hint of sarcasm in her words.

"Paris, you'd better not let your words and expressions show contempt for Chinese people."

Ivanka watched Du Sheng's receding figure and whispered a reminder to his friend.

In this era, Paris Hilton is known as the first socialite in the Beacon Country because of her skill in hype.

Kim Kardashian, who became famous in later generations, was still her bag-carrying girl at that time.

But later on, the status of the two sides was almost reversed.

"That's right, sister, there's some things you don't have to judge a group of people with one blow."

Nikki nodded in agreement.

Recently, her cousin was abused by her ex-boyfriend because of the "love tape scandal". Now she is like a fighting hen when she sees handsome men.

"Hey, isn't it ridiculous that your arms are bent outwards?!"

Paris glanced at Ivanka and Nikki with some dissatisfaction.

Although she knew that her words were a bit inappropriate, she couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks when she saw Du Sheng's handsome face.

Amanda and Lydia, who were passing by, kept smiling, but there was a hint of disdain in their eyes.

Although everyone is familiar with each other, they cannot be called real friends and rarely get together to avoid embarrassment.

There is no true friendship among socialites, only jealousy and comparison.

Ivanka is Paris' good friend, but she will not condone such ambiguous behavior.

Even if Paris was in a bad mood because of a broken heart, she shouldn't have lost her composure in such an occasion, as that would only lose face.

Nikki also fell silent.

After all, her current fame is partly due to Du Sheng’s help.

Paris saw this and realized that she had gone too far:

"Okay, I admit that I have emotional problems, and I will apologize to Du Sheng."

Du Sheng naturally wouldn't care about these things, and even if he knew, he would just smile.

The host announced that the dinner was about to begin and invited everyone to take their seats and enjoy dinner.

Although the food here is delicious, the portions are small and each person can only taste a few symbolic bites.

As for being full, that is not even a consideration.

In the words of the upper class, this is to save every penny to help those in need.

Such American hypocrisy!
The event officially kicked off and Lydia walked gracefully onto the stage.

She had her long golden hair tied up into an exquisite bun and wore a pink silk long skirt, revealing her fair and delicate skin. The pendant on her chest added a bit of charm to her.

As a socialite with a media background, hosting such a dinner party is just a piece of cake for her.

The theme of this charity event is to aid Irak refugees.

Charlize Theron, as a charity representative, also took the stage to give a speech.

Many guests' eyes were focused on the radiant beauty on the stage.

Of course, this beautiful Diamond Star has a somewhat unique personality and is not easy to approach.

When the auction started, it was not as lively as expected, and the prices of the items were relatively affordable.

Before this, Du Sheng had already taken a rough look at the exhibits.

Among them is a diamond flower bud bracelet designed by Nordic master Kilian, estimated at US$2. Du Sheng plans to buy it and give it to Amanda as a return gift for the invitation.

Another Song Dynasty white jade seal has a side length of 12.2 cm, a dragon button, and is engraved with nine-fold seal characters in red. It is amazingly exquisite and is estimated to be worth $10.

This left Du Sheng speechless.

Because he recognized the uniqueness of this thing.

To foreigners, it is just an antique.

They probably cannot understand the Oriental people's special love for antiques.

However, Du Sheng was well aware of its value, so he was determined to get it.

In a few years, when oriental aunties are shopping all over the world, people will probably rediscover the value of oriental antiques.

At that time, it was considered normal for a wealthy man to spend hundreds of millions on an 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 official kiln porcelain from 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 their authenticity, this is undoubtedly a good business opportunity.

Du Sheng happened to have professional knowledge in this area, so naturally he didn't want to miss the opportunity to make a fortune.

Antiques that appear at such charity auctions are usually authenticated and appraised, with a starting price of $500.

Most participants only have a general understanding of antiques, so they choose based on their personal taste.

Of course, this charity auction also has its unique features.

The entry threshold blocks those who want to fish in troubled waters, and only those who can come in are wealthy and powerful people.

In addition, the bidding process tends not to be too intense, so as to avoid unnecessary embarrassment.

Therefore, this created an excellent opportunity for Du Sheng.

He walked around and, with the help of his skill of "Antique Appraisal", he was the first to identify several valuable items.

Flower bracelet, Song Dynasty white jade seal.

In addition, he also paid attention to a bronze artifact carved with mysterious Taotie patterns, a black jade halberd said to be from the Stone Age, a gold-bronze Buddha statue, and a gilded rhino horn cup from the Ming Dynasty.

When the ruby ​​and diamond flower bracelet made by Kilian started to be auctioned, Du Sheng smiled and said to Amanda beside him:
"Like it?"

This diamond-studded flower bracelet was not rare to Amanda, but she felt Du Sheng's intentions and smiled with joy.

Since the competition was not fierce, everyone understood Du Sheng's determination after seeing him bid continuously.

After all, this is a charity event and no one wants to fight too much.

In the end, Du Sheng successfully bought the bracelet for $3.

The guests responded with friendly applause and the waiter handed the bracelet over.

Du Sheng took the box, confirmed it was correct, and handed it to Amanda, who was in a good mood.

However, the bidding for the Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal was not so smooth.

Several Chinese guests also joined in.

Du Sheng's determination surprised Ivanka and Amanda, and his table mates and other guests also looked at him frequently.

When the price reached $40, there was a murmur at the scene.

After all, this is just a jade seal, and although it may be from the Song Dynasty, the price is still very high.

For several Chinese people, they don't mind paying more money, but they are a little hesitant when facing a young competitor.

Through inquiries, they learned about Du Sheng's identity and it might be impolite to continue competing.

When the price rose to $50, Du Sheng waved excitedly.

He knew that this treasure belonged to him.

The whole audience burst into applause. Du Sheng stood up with a smile and saluted towards several Chinese people.

Admiration flashed in the eyes of several Chinese people. They knew that Du Sheng truly understood Eastern culture.

Taking the box, Du Sheng carefully took out the antique and exclaimed:

"That's right! It's the Taoist Yangping Zhidu Seal..."

He held the jade seal in his hand and stroked it gently.

If he was not mistaken, this seal was a symbol of Zhang Tianshi's status and power in Taoism, and was also the treasure of the Zhengyi Sect's altar.

In history, there have been many "Yangping Zhidu Gong Seals" of different specifications, such as the ancestral Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal, the Dayang Ping Zhidu Gong Seal, etc.

This one should be the seal of Yangping Zhidu Gong left by my ancestors.

It is rumored that it possesses various mysterious powers such as suppressing evil, subduing ghosts and demons, and liberating the souls of the dead.

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.

Satisfied, Du Sheng carefully put the seal back into the box and continued to look at other items.

Apart from a few oriental antiques that interested him, he was not very interested in the other items.

But many paintings and calligraphy by famous Western celebrities were sold at good prices.

The bidding for the bronze ware engraved with the mysterious Taotie pattern doesn't seem to be going well.

Westerners were not interested in this unsightly thing.

Du Sheng made a tentative offer and actually bought it for $3.

However, the exquisite enameled porcelain from the Qianlong era attracted the interest of several buyers.

Du Sheng glanced at it and did not participate.

When a black jade halberd suspected to be from the Shang Dynasty appeared, the price was only called at $4 and no one responded. Du Sheng seized the opportunity and bought it for $4.

It's just that his bidding behavior attracted people's attention.

Although this act of picking up bargains was a bit rash, considering that this was a charity auction, everyone remained restrained.

Du Sheng didn't care about this. After all, these were oriental treasures that had been 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-free certificate and couldn't wait to be led by Amanda to the VIP lounge.

Next is the charity banquet, which is also a business convenience.

Some people went there early, without waiting for the auction to end.

For example, people like Nicki's cousin and Ivanka, who were not interested in the auction, were already on the dance floor at the party.

"After a night of hunger, I feel like I could eat a whole cow now!"

Du Sheng was in a good mood and chuckled softly.

I bought 5 items this time.

Diamond bracelet, Yangping Zhidu seal, black jade halberd, bronze ware carved with mysterious Taotie patterns, and gold and bronze Buddha statues.

Apart from the diamond bracelet, he was not planning to sell any other antiques.

Because he vaguely felt that most of these were not ordinary items.

Maybe when my abilities and knowledge improve in the future, I’ll be able to glimpse something extraordinary.

Hearing this, Amanda just covered her mouth and chuckled.

She was the star of the night and was in a pretty good mood.

When they arrived at the VIP lounge, they saw Ivanka and others chatting or dancing in groups of three or four, so they found a private seat and sat down.

I don’t know if it was because the atmosphere was so lively, but Amanda couldn’t help but sit closer to Du Sheng when she saw his handsome face.

She took a sip of tequila, with a hint of cunning in her eyes. Suddenly, she put her arms around Du Sheng's neck and kissed him without hesitation.

How could Du Sheng remain indifferent when he smelled the aroma of wine? He just hugged her with his backhand.

Amanda exclaimed as he was held on his lap and the two kissed passionately.

The two of them immediately stuck together, but it was not obvious at the scene.

"Sister...sister, really..."

Lydia was a little tired after dancing, and saw this scene when she returned to the private room.

Her sister's clothes had been lifted up, but she was still so absorbed in the subject that she couldn't help shaking her head.

After all, as one of the most prestigious socialites, it would be too ungraceful for her to appear in public.

After hearing Lydia's voice, Amanda reluctantly left.

Her face flushed as she stood up from Du Sheng's legs and straightened her clothes.

She had just regained her elegance and nobility, looking at her inappropriate sister with a little dissatisfaction.

However, Lydia shrugged and sat down gracefully.

She also likes handsome guys, especially those who can help her on her path to becoming a socialite.

Du Sheng has almost all the advantages.

Tall and handsome, young and rich, famous and successful in his career, and not white...

A perfect target for romance hype.

But my sister got there first.

When the party ended, it was already past eleven o'clock in the evening.

There were many guests at the banquet, including many people from the film industry, so Du Sheng was inevitably persuaded to drink a few more glasses.

Walking out of the banquet hall, the night wind blowing in his face made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Seeing this, the Hester sisters who were still present smiled and walked forward to support him, and took him to the guest room in the main building of the castle.

Wang Yaoyang and Zhang Haolong, who were waiting outside, learned that Du Sheng was not returning to the hotel, so they laughed and simply returned to the car.

Amanda drank a lot at the party and was a little unsteady when she walked.

After finally returning to the room, Amanda was blown by the cold wind, and the discomfort in her stomach became worse. She hurriedly covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom.

Lydia looked at the situation in front of her, feeling a little amused and helpless.

She called out to Du Sheng twice in his ear, but seeing no response, she went to get a towel.

She guessed that Du Sheng had been running around right after the competition and had not had a good rest. He also drank with everyone tonight, so his physical strength should have reached its limit.

Lydia carefully wiped the sweat from Du Sheng's forehead, her movements so gentle as if she was afraid to disturb him.

Seeing that Du Sheng's shirt collar seemed a little tight, she hesitated for a moment and then gently unbuttoned a few buttons.

After his collar was loosened, Du Sheng's breathing became noticeably smoother, and his frown gradually relaxed.

Through the open collar, Lydia caught a glimpse of his muscular chest and the well-defined muscle lines.

She couldn't help but think of the UFC match that night when Du Sheng easily KOed Spider with his domineering demeanor.

Faced with such a handsome man with outstanding talents, how many girls can resist being tempted?
It is often said that female fans are only obsessed with appearance, but this is not necessarily the case!

Looking at the faintly visible muscle outline under Du Sheng's shirt, Lydia swallowed and couldn't look away.

She gently stretched out her fingers and touched the firm skin.

My fingertips trembled slightly unconsciously, I felt like a thief, and my heartbeat began to accelerate.

Suddenly, with a "swish" sound, a big hand stretched out.

The next moment, she felt her body thrown into a strong support.

Faced with this sudden situation, she had no choice but to cover her mouth with a red face.

She guessed that Du Sheng probably mistook her for Ivanka or her sister, so she hesitated and didn't try to break free.

In fact, she didn't try hard at all.

After all, Western open-mindedness is no joke.

In addition, due to the alcohol and that little bit of thoughts, he felt a little excited for some reason.

Just when Lydia was having some wild thoughts, she noticed that the claw was becoming more and more outrageous.

In her dizzy mind, she only had one thought:
"So fast! What kind of hand speed is this..."

Because the next moment, there was a sudden sound on his body, and even his little mouth was sealed.

I feel excited and nervous at the same time. I want to respond but I’m afraid it will make too much noise.

Because her sister was still there, Lydia could only respond frantically and passively.

However, she was so engrossed in the experience that she didn't notice the figure next to the bathroom who was also stunned and covering his mouth.

.........

The next day, facing the resentful Hearst sisters, Du Sheng looked innocent.

However, he was not the kind of person who would stop after just one transaction, so he simply took them shopping to express his consideration for them last night.

Soon, the two sisters were attracted by the gifts and gossip, and they cooperated tacitly to show their love.

After all, the news that the celebrity sisters fell in love with the Chinese boxing star was still explosive and eye-catching even in the open North America.

As expected, the news took over all the major entertainment gossip forums on the Internet that day.

As to whether they were acting, Du Sheng didn't think too much about it.

He planned to finish today's gold belt promotion show and then return to Hong Kong to continue filming.

The Hearst sisters also began to get busy, and their fame grew thanks to a series of scandals and hype.

Amanda, in particular, received invitations from various fashion magazines, which made her busy with various photo shoots.

They knew the reason behind all this very well, so they made a special trip to see them off at the airport that night.

They showed off their affection again, allowing the paparazzi to take a lot of publicity photos.

Du Sheng didn't feel any burden at all, since he was not the one who suffered the loss.

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This is one of the benefits of coming to the Lighthouse Country for a few days.

Even "House of Flying Daggers", which is currently being screened in North America, has achieved a long tail effect.

Many people walked into the cinema with curiosity to see what the special talents of this Asian man were that allowed him to win the hearts of the Hearst sisters!

Not to mention that this continued exposure and hype will also be beneficial to the preparation of subsequent English albums and new movies.

After returning to Hong Kong, Du Sheng immediately started filming "SPL".

That night, the lights in Wang Bao Nightclub were dim.

There was a gloomy atmosphere all around, and everything was so solemn.

Director Ye Weixin stood in front of the monitor, holding a walkie-talkie, and carefully observed every detail.

Ma Jun, played by Du Sheng, and Wang Bao, played by Hong Yubao, stood at the two ends of the nightclub, preparing for today's highlight -

That is the ultimate life-and-death duel at the end of the movie.

The general plot is that Wang Bao, the gang leader, has been tyrannical and lawless. He also brutally killed a group of policemen, but was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

This made Ma Jun, who had always been committed to justice in law enforcement, extremely angry. He decided to put aside morality and use money to rescue his boss Chen Guozhong, and he had to kill Wang Bao.

Wang Bao was also fed up with Ma Jun's constant pursuit and wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

This confrontation took place on the special Father's Day, adding a sense of solemnity and tragedy to the plot.

Because Wang Bao should have been reunited with his wife and children on this day and enjoyed the warmth of family, but he started a life-and-death battle with Ma Jun, highlighting the fickleness of the characters' fate with a strong contrast.

"All departments, prepare, Action!"

With Ye Weixin's order, the whole scene suddenly came alive.

Du Sheng quickly got into the role with a cold expression. When he entered the scene, he glanced at Chen Guozhong, who was covered in blood and hanging.

He held a dagger in one hand and a travel bag in the other, like a cheetah ready to pounce, his muscles tense and his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Wang Bao, played by Hong Yubao, has a face full of flesh, a cigar in his mouth, and exudes arrogance and ferocity.

He sat there with his arms and legs spread out like a small mountain, and the darkness around him seemed to give way to his aura.

The two looked at each other, and the air seemed to freeze.

.........

(End of this chapter)