HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"Click!"

Liu Tao, who was deep in thought, was only alerted when he felt the flash of a camera.

Looking up, she saw Xu Lang holding a camera and taking pictures of her.

Seeing this, Liu Tao chuckled, stood up, walked to Xu Lang's side, and said with a smile:

"Xu Lang, you really are a photographer. You carry your camera everywhere you go, and you never forget to take a couple of pictures no matter what you're doing!"

"That's right, that's why I say I'm a professional photographer. I even sleep with my camera in my arms."

"Giggle!"

Xu Lang's words made Liu Tao chuckle. "If you keep doing this, your girlfriend might not like it."

"How could that be?"

Xu Lang pointed at the camera and raised an eyebrow at Liu Tao, "When your girlfriend is around, the camera serves her; it's for recording passionate moments."

His words immediately made Liu Tao blush.

After glaring at Xu Lang, Liu Tao couldn't help but scold him playfully:

"Your mouth is full of nonsense."

At this point, she quickly pulled Xu Lang to the table, and as they sat down, she continued speaking.

"Today, to thank you, I have to treat you properly. Don't be shy about what you want to eat."

As she spoke, she handed the menu to Xu Lang.

Xu Lang didn't take the menu; instead, he returned it, saying:

"Sister Tao, you're too kind. There's no need for thanks between us. Just do what you think is appropriate."

These past two days, Xu Lang and Liu Tao have been inseparable, shooting promotional photos for "The Legend of the White Snake". In addition, Xu Lang is witty and has a charming way of speaking, so Liu Tao's liking for this younger brother who is a few years younger than him has increased dramatically.

"That's two different things."

Liu Tao took back the menu, still saying...

"The photos you took for me this time were so good, they were a huge help to me."

Didn't you hear what Producer Li meant? Now the entire crew is trying to emulate the image you portrayed, and my influence has increased significantly. Of course, I have to thank you.

What she said is true. With the appearance of the "both human and demon" character, Liu Tao's status in the entire crew will be elevated.

From this perspective, Liu Tao truly deserves to thank Xu Lang.

Xu Lang didn't respond, but instead looked at Liu Tao who was ordering the food.

She wasn't wearing a formal suit today, just a light beige cashmere sweater and dark gray flowing trousers.

Her hair was loosely tied into a low bun, with a few stray strands falling down her temples.

Very casual.

But this casualness makes people feel more comfortable.

Perhaps it was a habit he developed in the military, but Liu Tao still maintains a straight back when sitting.

The fitted cashmere sweater draped down the shoulder line, neatly concealing the rounded shoulders.

Further down, the cashmere sweater suddenly rises, outlining a breathtaking curve on the chest that is irresistible to the eye.

When taking photos of Liu Tao before, especially when shooting the "snake demon" part, Xu Lang requested that part of the left side of the collarbone and chest be exposed.

At that time, Xu Lang noticed that Liu Tao was indeed well-endowed.

Recalling his previous life, Xu Lang remembered that Liu Tao rarely wore low-cut clothes.

"I thought she was flat-chested, but it turns out she's a very shrewd person!"

By this time, Liu Tao had finished ordering, and the waiter bowed and left.

She took a bottle of red wine from the ice bucket next to her, poured some for Xu Lang, and some for herself.

Xu Lang touched the temperature of the wine, and an idea inexplicably popped into his mind.

"She can have something cold today."

As soon as the idea came to mind, Xu Lang couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh no, this thought pattern has become subconscious. This is a very bad habit, and I need to change it!"

Liu Tao noticed his self-deprecating remark and, glancing at herself instinctively, asked,

"What are you laughing at? Is something wrong?"

"No, I just can't help but smile when I think about the delicious food we'll have tonight."

As he spoke, Xu Lang couldn't help but lick his lips with his tongue.

"Is it delicious?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Tao blushed, whether from the candlelight or something else, making her even more captivating.

But she still said:

"I don't know if the food I ordered will suit your taste, please bear with me."

As she spoke, she raised her glass and said sincerely to Xu Lang:

"Xu Lang, thank you for this drink, truly."

Xu Lang picked up his wine glass, clinked it against Liu Tao's, and then took a sip.

"Yes, it is indeed good wine, just like a beauty like Sister Tao, it is worth savoring."

"Ha, what a mouth of yours."

Hearing Xu Lang's ambiguous praise, Liu Tao's face turned even redder, and he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, what did Producer Li want to talk to you about in private?"

"Oh, he thinks my taste is very much to his liking, and he's considering having me be his visual director."

Xu Lang didn't hide anything and spoke frankly.

"Visual Director?"

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Liu Tao's eyes, and his long, slender fingers holding the wine glass twitched unconsciously a few times.

"With Producer Li's support, this is a very powerful position. Congratulations! When you achieve great success, don't forget your older sister!"

As she spoke, she raised her glass again and clinked it against Xu Lang's.

Xu Lang picked up his wine glass, took another sip, and then said with a smile:

"Sister Tao, you're really flattering me. I was just saying, when you become a big star, don't forget to give your little brother a hand."

The two of them talked and drank like that.

Before we knew it, the bottle of red wine was empty.

A blush rose on Liu Tao's face, making her appear even more radiant in the warm candlelight.

Perhaps because he got along well with Xu Lang, Liu Tao was in particularly high spirits today. He ordered another bottle of red wine to be opened and continued drinking with Xu Lang.

As the effects of the alcohol intensified, Liu Tao's innate charm began to emerge unconsciously and uncontrollably.

This caused Xu Lang a lot of trouble. He drank more and more wine, not for any other reason than looking at Liu Tao. He felt a fire burning in his heart, growing stronger and stronger, and his mouth was dry.

Drinking is just for the coolness it brings.

Actually, Xu Lang was also puzzled.

Speaking of beautiful women, he has seen all kinds of them, and in this life, he has even seen many top-tier beauties.

Logically speaking, his threshold should already be very high, and it should be getting harder and harder for him to fall in love.

But Liu Tao completely overturned Xu Lang's perception.

She covered herself up completely, revealing nothing, yet she still managed to make Xu Lang's mouth dry with desire.

"Sigh, is this the power of a succubus?!"

Xu Lang truly believed this.

"The given name might be wrong, but the nickname is definitely correct, just as I thought!"

As Xu Lang was lost in thought, he heard Liu Tao say:

"Sigh, actually I really don't like acting."

At this point, she raised an eyebrow at Xu Lang and asked:

"Xu Lang, do you know what my biggest wish is?"

"Oh? A wish?"

Xu Lang thought for a moment, recalling Liu Tao's experiences in his previous life, and casually said:

"I bet your wish is to marry a rich man, isn't it?"

Xu Lang was just casually mentioning her previous life when she married Wang Ke. To her surprise, Liu Tao's eyes widened in astonishment.

Extending his hand and pointing at Xu Lang, Liu Tao laughed:

"Xu Lang, you were absolutely right! How did you know? Do you know anything about this?"

"Me? I'm really good at palm reading."

As Xu Lang spoke, he reached out and grabbed Liu Tao's outstretched hand, holding it in his own. He pretended to read her palm, groping her as he spoke.

"Sister Tao, your career will reach a small peak next year, but in the following years, before 2008, although you took on a lot of roles, to be honest, none of them were outstanding. It was all just busywork."

As Xu Lang held his hand, rubbing and touching it, Liu Tao, who was already six-tenths drunk, suddenly felt the alcohol rising again.

She wanted to pull her hand away, but she didn't feel disgusted by Xu Lang's grip; on the contrary, she felt a sense of pleasure.

Hearing Xu Lang speak so eloquently, she let him hold her hand and listened to him.

Then Xu Lang said:

"In 2008, your Red Phoenix Star and Purple Star will both be in motion, indicating that your marriage and career will both undergo major changes."

"what?"

Liu Tao, already tipsy, became interested after being persuaded by Xu Lang and leaned closer to ask:

"Xu Lang, really? You really know a lot about this?"

What about the Red Phoenix Star and the Purple Star?

"Why would I lie to you?"

Xu Lang held Liu Tao's hand and spoke with great conviction,

"I can not only read palms, but also perform bone manipulation. Come here, let me massage you and see your specific fortune."