HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang's words were very straightforward.

However, Xu Lang had thought this through carefully before deciding to say it.

He might not have said this to an ordinary young woman, nor would he have been so direct.

But what about Yang Mi?

That would be different!

Yang Mi is a ruthless character; she understands the survival strategies and rules of the entertainment industry better than anyone else.

Even if Xu Lang didn't say it, she would soon realize these things.

Therefore, Xu Lang didn't want to beat around the bush with her and simply went straight to the point.

Sure enough, Yang Mi was stunned after hearing Xu Lang's words.

She hadn't expected Xu Lang to be so blunt, to speak so openly about the relationship of interests.

But after a brief moment of surprise, Yang Mi quickly recovered. Her gaze towards Xu Lang was no longer ingratiating, and her forced smile was gone.

She took a deep breath before speaking:

"Brother Lang, thank you for being so direct with me. I understand."

After saying that, she nodded to Xu Lang, then got up and left.

Watching Yang Mi's swaying figure, Xu Lang felt a surge of emotion.

"Sigh, am I going too far by saying this to someone who hasn't even graduated high school?"

But then he shook his head, trying to convince himself:

"Never judge people in the entertainment industry by the standards of ordinary people."

In ordinary families, it's no exaggeration to say that children in junior or senior high school are like blank slates.

But people like Yang Mi and Liu Yifei, who have been in the entertainment industry for several years, have seen and experienced things that are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Correspondingly, they are far more precocious than others.

With that thought in mind, Xu Lang stopped worrying about Yang Mi.

"Perhaps she already knows all the rules and ways of surviving in the entertainment industry, she's just pretending with me."

Looking at the time, it's almost ten o'clock.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'd better go find my Xiaoying."

A smile appeared on Xu Lang's lips when he thought of Zhang Liangying.

"Tonight, I'll be treated like royalty again!"

Xu Lang booked a new room at the hotel across the street and sent the room number to Zhang Liangying.

Soon, Zhang Liangying obediently appeared at the door.

Having established a previous relationship, Zhang Liangying was no longer so timid; instead, her eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.

Upon entering the room and seeing Xu Lang shirtless and wearing only a pair of shorts, Zhang Liangying's face instantly turned red.

She came to his side and called out sweetly,

"Brother Lang?"

"Um?"

Xu Lang glanced at Zhang Liangying, then pretended to be displeased and said:

"Still calling him Brother Lang?"

"Uh... Lord..."

Zhang Liangying's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible.

But the light in his eyes became even more pronounced.

She saw Xu Lang writing something on the table, and curiously leaned closer.

"What are you doing? Writing a new song again?"

"Why write songs during such a joyful time?"

Xu Lang handed the paper in his hand to Zhang Liangying.

"Look, here are your 'work orders' for tonight?"

"Work order?"

Zhang Liangying was very puzzled. She looked at the paper and saw a title written on it:

"36 Styles of Dongguan-Style Service!"

Below are the names of various services, such as "Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers," "Bees Gathering Honey," and "Lotus Emerging from Water."

Zhang Liangying's neck immediately turned red.

Seeing this, Xu Lang was overjoyed. He pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear:

"This is a technical skill; let's study it carefully today."

"Uh... um!"

Zhang Liangying blushed and threw herself into Xu Lang's arms.

Subsequently, this room was transformed into a private room in Dongguan, extremely luxurious.

the next day.

Xu Lang even had the feeling that "from now on, the emperor will no longer hold morning court."

However, with so many things to do today, Xu Lang had no choice but to get up.

He patted Zhang Liangying's hips tenderly and said softly:

"You must have had a long night. Get some more sleep here tonight."

"Um."

Zhang Liangying, like a kitten, lay down on the bed and fell asleep again.

10:00 AM.

Inside the Hunan TV building.

Xu Lang called Yang Ying directly over.

"snort!"

Upon seeing Xu Lang, Yang Ying gave a cold, unfriendly laugh and questioned him in an interrogative tone:

"Where did you go gallivanting off to last night? I went to look for you, but your room was empty."

"Why are you making such a fuss? Why are you looking for me in the middle of the night? Aren't you afraid someone will see us?"

Xu Lang pointed at Yang Ying and gave her a lecture.

"You can do whatever you want now that you're not famous yet, but you can't be so reckless when you become famous."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ying's eyes darted around, and she leaned closer, smiling as she asked:

"Brother Lang, you mean famous? Did you manage to get me a role?"

"You're not suited for acting, so just stick to variety shows for now."

As Xu Lang spoke, seeing that Yang Ying seemed somewhat disappointed, he added:

"However, I've tailored a show just for you so you can establish yourself on 'Happy Camp'."

"Oh? What program?"

Yang Ying has been spending time with the "Happy Camp" production team these past few days, so she knows some of the details and has an understanding of the show's popularity.

"Being able to establish a foothold here? That doesn't seem like a bad idea!"

"Come with me, let's go and discuss this with Producer Long and the others."

With that, Xu Lang led Yang Ying toward the conference room.

Inside the meeting room.

Long Hai, Luo Xin, He Ling, and Li Weijia were all sitting inside.

Upon seeing Xu Lang enter, Long Hai quickly waved to him.

"Teacher Xu, we've been waiting for you. Come, have a seat."

After Xu Lang and Yang Ying sat down, Long Hai said to him:

"I've read the program plan you sent us yesterday. Let's get everyone together today to discuss it."

As he spoke, he waved to Luo Xin beside him.

"Let's begin."

"it is good."

Soon, a proposal for a program appeared on the screen, with the following words written on the cover:

The newly revamped segment of "Happy Camp" is "Happy Kitchen"!

"Happy Kitchen?"

Upon seeing this name, everyone was filled with doubt.

"You've switched careers to make food?"

Seeing that everyone was somewhat puzzled, Xu Lang took the mouse from Luo Hai and introduced it to them:

"This column is positioned as youthful, visually appealing, highly entertaining, aesthetically pleasing, and widely popular."

The main theme is the contrast between beauty and culinary skills.

Breaking away from the stereotype that "celebrities must be all-around excellent," this approach allows beautiful female celebrities to be less skilled in cooking, using their authentic, clumsy, and adorable everyday personalities to connect with audiences. Their good looks, combined with their gentle and approachable nature, help them achieve widespread appeal.

After Xu Lang finished speaking, He Ling and Li Weijia exchanged a glance.

Then, He Ling said with some puzzlement:

"Teacher Xu, do you mean that since this program focuses on beauty and good looks, it needs a regular guest?"

"yes."

Xu Lang pointed to Yang Ying beside him.

"I recommend having Yang Ying as the beautiful chef manager of 'Happy Kitchen,' working alongside Teacher He and Teacher Li. With their control and humor, plus Yang Ying's good looks, and inviting some beautiful female celebrities as guests each episode, the show will be a success."

The "Happy Kitchen" that Xu Lang mentioned actually originated from Yang Ying.

In his previous life, Xu Lang had watched some of Yang Ying's early variety shows.

To be honest, Xu Lang's most memorable variety show for Yang Ying wasn't Running Man, but rather "Beautiful Kitchen" from the 2006 Hong Kong TVB era.

In the second season, Yang Ying appeared as a guest, playing a young cook, which won her countless fans.

Xu Lang felt that Yang Ying was at the peak of her beauty at that time.

The young cook's attire amazed everyone.

Xu Lang's idea of ​​replicating the show and bringing it to "Happy Camp" was to use it to help Yang Ying establish herself on "Happy Camp" while quickly gaining wider recognition.

Who could resist Yang Ying during her "Beautiful Kitchen" era?