HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Liu Yan was worried about her fate tonight.

"Sigh, I wonder what awaits me soon?"

Xu Lang was also thinking about Liu Yan at that moment.

Since his previous life, Xu Lang had paid attention to Liu Yan because of her figure.

Compared to Zhu Zhu, Tang Yan, and others, Xu Lang knew more about Liu Yan.

Of course, this understanding only comes from rumors in entertainment gossip, and how much of it is true and how much is false is unknown.

However, the thing that impressed Xu Lang the most about Liu Yan was that she was almost thrown into the water by the groomsmen at Bao Beier's wedding.

Back then, it caused quite a stir online, even involving customs officials.

Subsequently, Liu Yan, the victim, came forward to apologize, but was ridiculed by Wang Sicong, who has the backing of the entertainment industry's "disciplinary committee," who said that she would stop at nothing to create hype.

As a result, Liu Yan offended almost half of the entertainment industry because of this incident, and her career plummeted. It would be fair to say that she was "softly blacklisted."

Xu Lang had only one feeling about this matter at the time:

Liu Yan was born with a tendency to be easily bullied!

Now, looking directly at Liu Yan, Xu Lang analyzed her facial features and appearance, gaining a deeper understanding of her "easily bullied" nature.

A closer look at Liu Yan's appearance:

A round, oval face with full soft tissue in the cheeks, lacking the strong, cold, hard bone structure of high cheekbones and sharp jaw angles.

People subconsciously assume:

People with soft features tend to be weak-willed and lack the ability to resist. They are also more likely to make excessive jokes or engage in offensive teasing, which is an innate bias brought about by visual perception.

In addition, Liu Yan's eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, exuding a gentle charm.

Her eye fissures (length and width of the eyes) are relatively round, the proportion of white in her eyes is moderate, and when she is not smiling, there is a faint drooping effect under her eyes, as if she is hiding grievances.

Her lips are full and plump, and the corners of her mouth naturally turn slightly downward, giving her a sense of restraint when she is not smiling.

From a psychological perspective on facial features:

Slightly downturned corners of the mouth and full lips give the impression of "habitual tolerance and habitually swallowing grievances," naturally conveying a visual signal of compromise and concession.

Beneath this face, Liu Yan possesses an exceptionally curvaceous figure, with alluring curves, narrow shoulders, and a petite frame. The combined effect is:

An exceptional figure naturally attracts attention and is coveted by many.

With an inherently accommodating, yielding, and forbearing demeanor, one is easily regarded as someone who can be "teased and pranked at will."

The two effects immediately produce a 1+1>2 effect.

This actually reflects some of the experiences Liu Yan has had in the entertainment industry.

Just like now, Liu Yan huddled in the chair, head down, not daring to look at Xu Lang, looking like she was waiting to be offended.

At that moment, Xu Lang suddenly felt that he had become an utterly wicked villain, a bad guy.

"ha!"

Xu Lang chuckled softly, thinking to himself:

"There's some truth to the saying 'looks determine destiny'!"

Hearing Xu Lang's soft chuckle, Liu Yan looked up at him, but quickly looked down again.

"Don't be nervous. Although I'm not exactly a saint, I still refuse to do anything that 'goes against a woman's will.'"

Xu Lang made his stance clear.

"Um?"

Liu Yan blushed deeply at Xu Lang's words, then looked up at him blankly, unsure how to respond.

"I remember you were a nurse, why did you become a TV host?"

When Xu Lang asked her that question, Liu Yan finally came to her senses, and her expression darkened.

"My mom was diagnosed with rectal cancer last year. The treatment requires a lot of money, and my salary as a nurse is simply not enough to support her. I heard that the entertainment industry pays well, so I wanted to give it a try."

"oh."

Xu Lang nodded, paused, and then said:

"A girl with no connections, especially someone like you..."

As he spoke, he gestured an "S" curve with his hand.

"They are easy to bully."

Moreover, the entertainment industry is a cutthroat world, not as glamorous as you imagine. Are you prepared?

"I know."

When this issue was brought up, Liu Yan's expression became very firm. Although her voice wasn't loud, her tone was resolute.

"Nothing in this world is easy!"

Since neither is easy, why not find one that pays more?

"Oh?"

Xu Lang was somewhat surprised by Liu Yan's statement, but upon closer reflection, it did make some sense.

Moreover, judging from Liu Yan's appearance, she certainly has the qualities to succeed in the entertainment industry.

"it is good."

Xu Lang nodded, then revealed his true purpose.

"I called you here tonight because I really wanted to give you a push, mainly because I think you have the potential to become famous."

As he spoke, he took a contract out of his bag and handed it to Liu Yan.

"I have a studio with several artists under my management. If you're willing, you can join my studio. I can tailor-make an image and persona for you and recommend resources to you as much as possible."

"oh."

Hearing Xu Lang say this, Liu Yan felt a little relieved, but then a bitter feeling returned.

Even without reading it, you can tell this contract is an extreme example of unfair terms: long term, low profit sharing, all obligations, no rights.

As Liu Yan pondered this, she opened the contract.

"Um?"

Immediately, the contents of the contract caught her eye and filled her with disbelief.

She rubbed her eyes and looked at the contract again, finally confirming that she hadn't misread it:

Revenue sharing ratio: 3:7 (70% for the artist);

You can leave at any time, with no penalty for breach of contract!

"this..."

Before entering the entertainment industry, Liu Yan had done some research and learned about some agency contracts.

How could this be?

Compared to other brokerage contracts, this is pure perk!

These conditions are too generous.

Normally, if Liu Yan saw this contract, she might have had doubts:

What benefits can the other party offer me by signing this contract?

But now, she has no doubts about this issue.

First of all, the photographic skills of "one person, two immortals" alone far exceed the value of this contract.

Moreover, Xu Lang's network of connections, as demonstrated tonight, is unfathomable.

"This is such a great deal!"

Liu Yan could hardly believe it.

"Does he have other intentions?"

Liu Yan felt another wave of unease.

But after looking at the contract more closely, I realized it was very simple and didn't have any hidden clauses.

"Oh well, I don't care anymore. I already owe them so much for helping me today. I can't possibly repay that favor."

"What's there to be afraid of if I join his studio?"

With that in mind, she readily took out a pen from her bag and wrote her name down.

After signing the contract, Liu Yan felt much more relaxed.

She returned the contract to Xu Lang with both hands and said softly:

"Boss, this is Liu Yan reporting for duty. Please take good care of me."

"From now on, we're family, so don't be shy."

Xu Lang took the contract and was flipping through it when his phone suddenly rang.

I took out my phone and saw that it was a text message from An Yixuan, which read:

"I've passed the audition for the role of Jiang Yuyan, so there shouldn't be any major problems. I estimate the contract will be signed in the next couple of days. Shouldn't you, as the boss, step in now?"

"Oh?"

Upon seeing this information, Xu Lang felt a surge of joy.

After returning to Beijing last time, Xu Lang let An Yixuan and Tang Yan go to the audition on their own.

Now, An Yixuan's case has finally come to a conclusion.

"Not bad!"

Thinking of this, he sent a text message to An Yixuan.

"I'll go back tomorrow or the day after, and I'll go with you to sign the contract then."

After replying, just as I was about to hang up, my phone rang again.

I glanced at it and saw it was a text message from Tang Yan.

"I guess it's to announce good news."

Xu Lang looked at the text message with some anticipation, but then his brows furrowed.