HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Upon hearing Bi Sheng's question, Liu Xiaoli and the others were startled.

"This is clearly a move to push Chen Feng to choose Xu Lang!"

Thinking of this, Liu Xiaoli winked at Jin Xin, who immediately understood and spoke up to stop her.

"Wait a minute."

"Um?"

Bi Sheng looked at Jin Xin and asked,

"What's going on?"

"Well..."

Jin Xin hesitated for a moment, then finally came up with an excuse.

"Yang Ying and the others... they haven't made an offer yet?"

"oh."

Bi Sheng slapped his forehead, realizing he had been so excited that he had completely forgotten about this.

He looked at Xu Lang and asked kindly:

"Teacher Xu, how much is Yang Ying's endorsement fee? What are the terms?"

Xu Lang typed on the keyboard, and the endorsement price appeared on the screen:

300 million!

300 million?!

Everyone was shocked when they saw this number.

Liu Xiaoli and Jin Xin were overjoyed.

That price of 300 million is the asking price for a near-top-tier actress, and that's only if she's on the rise.

Yang Ying only became famous for less than two months thanks to "Happy Camp," so why is she being paid the price of a top-tier actress?

Even Bi Sheng hesitated again.

Just then, Xu Lang was heard speaking.

"The endorsement period is two years, and all other conditions are the same as Liu Yifei's."

The only difference...

At this point, Xu Lang chuckled softly.

"As I said before, I can participate in GG's creative process, planning, and filming."

It also includes the right to use "Liking Without Reason".

I suppose I don't need to demonstrate my camera skills anymore?

"No, no need."

Bi Sheng understood that this 300 million was not like Liu Yifei's, which was just a celebrity image usage fee. The most important thing was that it included GG Song and Xu Lang, the great photographer.

Bi Sheng glanced at Xu Lang and couldn't help but think to himself:

"Thank goodness your ambitions don't lie in dating, or we'd all be starving!"

With the quote in hand, the submission is now complete.

Bi Sheng glanced at Chen Feng, and seeing that he was still hesitant, he addressed Liu Yifei and Xu Lang's groups:

"Gentlemen, we need to discuss this internally, and we will get back to you soon."

"good!"

"Then let's go!"

The five people on either side of Liu Yifei and Xu Lang all stood up and walked outside.

As they walked toward the elevator, Xu Lang leaned closer to Liu Yifei and whispered:

"So, how's it going? After 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' are there any suitable film projects you'd like to take on?"

"We're still looking, and there aren't any really suitable ones yet."

Liu Yifei was also having a headache about this.

Now, the scripts being handed out are all about characters from TV dramas with a "fairy" vibe, all kinds of characters, a wide variety.

Just like the problem Xu Lang discovered before, Liu Yifei was unwilling to be confined by the word "fairy" and turned down all these scripts.

But apart from that, there really isn't any other movie he can stand.

The only one currently in operation is a movie that Huayi Brothers is planning.

But right now, this project, which is still in its infancy, can't be discussed with Xu Lang.

After listening to Liu Yifei's explanation, Xu Lang noticed that although her face remained calm, there was a hint of worry deep in her eyes, and he guessed what her problem was.

After a moment's hesitation, Xu Lang said sincerely:

"After The Return of the Condor Heroes, your fame will reach an unprecedented peak. I think you should continue to produce works during this period."

"A suitable movie would be best, but if not, a good TV series would also be worth considering."

Previously, both Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli were determined to reach higher levels in the film market.

However, with Chen Jinfei running into trouble, Liu Yifei's powerful backer could no longer provide support at this crucial moment.

This did indeed cause problems with the continuity of her work.

And what about contact with Huayi Brothers?

Both sides are testing the waters; Huayi Brothers wants Liu Yifei.

Liu Xiaoli, on the other hand, is a typical example of someone who won't act until she sees the benefits.

Why would she switch to Huayi Brothers if she couldn't get benefits that surpass those of Chen Jinfei?

As a result, a stalemate ensued between the two sides.

Liu Yifei thought about Xu Lang's words and nodded.

"Yes, I'll consider it."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lang seized the opportunity to say:

"I'm currently preparing for a TV series, and if you're interested, you can play the female lead."

"you...?"

Xu Lang's words really surprised Liu Yifei.

What does Xu Lang's statement mean?

Preparing to produce a TV series—that's a phrase usually used by film and television company owners!

A decent drama series would require an investment of at least 20 to 30 million yuan.

Liu Yifei couldn't help but look at Xu Lang in surprise.

"Is he already that rich?"

As Liu Yifei hesitated, Liu Xiaoli suddenly came up, reached out and tugged at Liu Yifei's sleeve, then said to Xu Lang:

"Xu Lang, you want to become famous by using our Qianqian. Your little scheme is truly deafening!"

I'm telling you clearly, it's impossible!

"ha!"

Liu Xiaoli's meddling left Xu Lang feeling both helpless and amused, and he couldn't help but think to himself:

"How can Liu Xiaoli not tell right from wrong!"

Seeing this, Liu Yifei quickly pulled Liu Xiaoli aside and gently persuaded her.

"Mom, don't worry about this."

"Um?"

Liu Xiaoli was somewhat surprised by Liu Yifei's words.

She knew her own child very well, and had never contradicted her in public.

"This time, she actually won't let me handle it?"

Fortunately, Liu Xiaoli was a sensible person and wouldn't argue with Liu Yifei in person, so she obediently retreated.

Liu Yifei nodded apologetically to Xu Lang, then said:

"If it were someone else's TV series, I wouldn't be interested at all, but yours, I'm really looking forward to it."

Send me a copy of the script later, I'll take a look at it first.

Xu Lang was very satisfied with this answer.

"Okay, I'll send it to you after I've finished tidying it up."

Just then, Wang Jia hurriedly came out and said to Xu Lang and Yang Ying:

"Ms. Xu, Ms. Yang, our CEO, Mr. Bi, would like to invite you both over to discuss some matters."

"Okay, let's go there now."

Xu Lang waved to Liu Yifei, then followed Wang Jia away.

Liu Xiaoli and Jin Xin, who remained where they were, both looked extremely grim.

Without a doubt, Wang Jia's action indicates that Yili's brand ambassadors are leaning more towards Xu Lang and Yang Ying.

"Hmph, that Xu Lang is a real troublemaker; he ruins all the good things."

Liu Xiaoli was still not satisfied with what she said, and began to complain about Liu Yifei again.

"Sissi, he's already stolen your boyfriend, how can you still agree to consider his TV drama?"

It would be a lie for Liu Yifei to say she wasn't heartbroken about losing this endorsement.

After all, this is real money!

But she, who is usually calm, was not overcome by anger.

"Mom, the more capable Xu Lang is, the more we should pay attention to her."

Seeing that Liu Xiaoli was still unconvinced, Liu Yifei explained again:

"You just saw the GG video he shot. He has some of the most advanced techniques in film and television cinematography, which are essential for shooting high-quality blockbusters."

"It won't hurt to get along with him!"

Liu Xiaoli wasn't stupid; after Liu Yifei said that, she calmed down.

I have to admit, Sisi is right!

"Sigh, this Xu Lang not only has superb camera skills, but now he's even investing in making TV dramas."

This progress is truly tremendous.

Perhaps it's time to change our strategy towards Xu Lang!