HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Upon seeing the person who spoke, Xu Lang's heart pounded, and he blurted out:

"Milai?!"

Liu Yifei, who was standing to the side, was trying out the song "Left Side" in her mind and was not sensitive to the audience's reaction.

But the name "Mi Lai" caught her attention.

"What?"

Liu Yifei clearly understood what Xu Lang's two words meant:

He found the perfect actress to play Mi Lai!

Or rather, that person was exactly the image of Mi Lai in Xu Lang's mind.

Thinking of this, Liu Yifei felt a strange sense of urgency and curiosity.

"I want to see what kind of person he thinks of Mi Lai."

She looked up at the person:

She was a very young girl, tall and thin, with a small face, but clean features, especially her bright eyes.

On her head, there were straight bangs in the middle of her forehead, and long, straight black hair on both sides, reaching her chest.

He wore a loose-fitting off-white thin long-sleeved shirt on top and loose-fitting light blue straight-leg jeans on the bottom.

On her feet were a pair of low-heeled, low-cut white flats.

It looks clean, elegant, and simple, but it's anything but simplistic!

"Is this the Mi Lai he envisioned?"

Liu Yifei's thinking was indeed correct; that person really was Mi Lai in Xu Lang's heart.

The person who came was none other than Wang Luodan, whom Xu Lang had met once before during his audition.

She is the actress who played Mi Lai in the TV series "Struggle".

"Uh...what?"

Wang Luodan was somewhat bewildered when she heard the name "Mi Lai".

"Oh, it's nothing."

Xu Lang quickly came out and asked Wang Luodan:

"Senior sister, what brings you here?"

"Well..."

Wang Luodan glanced at the group of beautiful women present: Liu Yifei, Liu Tao, An Yixuan, Yang Ying, and Liu Yan.

These are all actresses who are rising rapidly in popularity.

She couldn't understand why these people were gathered here today, nor did she know their relationship with Xu Lang.

All she knew was that she envied these people.

"I'm graduating soon, and I just went to the Beijing Film Studio for an audition."

I was just passing by after finishing my business and thought I'd stop by and see Sister Zhang.

At this moment, Sister Zhang from the bar came over and said to Xu Lang apologetically:

"Mr. Xu, Xiao Dan used to come here often, and she would occasionally sing a few songs. I hope she didn't disturb you by coming to see me today?"

"No, it's nothing, there's no trouble at all."

Xu Lang spoke very generously, then looked at Wang Luodan.

"Senior sister, you just said you wanted to give it a try too?"

"Well..."

Wang Luodan glanced at Sister Zhang beside her. To be honest, she wasn't just passing by as she claimed.

About half an hour ago, she received a text message from Sister Zhang.

"Xiao Dan, a lot of big stars have come here. It seems they're auditioning. Aren't you looking for a job? Come and give it a try!"

That's why Wang Luodan came over.

The moment she entered, she was moved by Zhang Liangying's rendition of "Left Side".

I don't know why, but I always have this inexplicable feeling in my heart.

Wang Luodan couldn't quite explain the feeling; she just felt a strange sense of familiarity.

She sat quietly in the distance, humming along silently. When she saw Xu Lang asking everyone to audition, she was eager to try it out herself.

That's when she couldn't help but ask.

"Junior brother, I really love this song, is it convenient for you to sing it?"

"convenient!"

Xu Lang spoke calmly, but he was overjoyed inside.

"Haha, I never expected to see a real-life version of that famous scene!"

Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Luodan walked onto the stage and took the microphone from Zhang Liangying.

Sitting on a bar stool, Wang Luodan took a deep breath, and then the music started playing.

"I always can't help but shed tears of loneliness."

Only then will you offer comfort!

...

At first, Wang Luodan was a little nervous, but soon she was completely immersed in the song.

From a professional perspective, it's not perfect.

But Wang Luodan's voice was full of emotion and feeling.

Wang Luodan didn't know where those feelings and emotions came from either, and in the end, she could only attribute them to:

I couldn't help myself!

Meanwhile, Xu Lang, sitting in the audience, looked at Wang Luodan on stage and recalled the TV series "Struggle" that he had watched in his previous life.

Soon, the scenes from the TV series blended seamlessly with the actual event.

Xu Lang also remembered it:

In 2025, Wang Luodan performed "Left Side" on the show "Sisters Who Make Waves 6," instantly bringing back memories for many people born in the 80s and 90s.

Xu Lang couldn't help but sigh:

"Everyone says that after playing Mi Lai, Wang Luodan was completely stuck in that role, and she can't seem to break free from it no matter what she plays."

At the time, Xu Lang didn't believe it. After all, "Struggle" was just a youth idol drama, not a heart-wrenching art film, and it would be difficult for the main actors to be so invested in it.

But now, seeing Wang Luodan in person, Xu Lang is starting to believe it.

"Even if it's not that she's so deeply immersed in it that she can't get out of it, it just proves that Wang Luodan is playing herself, the real Mi Lai!"

Thinking of this, Xu Lang picked up his camera, switched to video mode, and activated the [God-level Video System] to capture Wang Luodan's live performance.

Soon, the song was finished.

Wang Luodan had not yet recovered from the ordeal.

Originally, she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to see if she could get a role.

But now, after finishing the song, Wang Luodan no longer has that thought.

Or rather, they no longer have time to think about that.

"I wish I had this song!"

But she also knew that this was just wishful thinking for her.

"Clap clap clap!"

Xu Lang led the applause, and Liu Yifei and the others also sincerely followed suit.

Wang Luodan came to her senses and stepped down from the stage.

Approaching Xu Lang, she said sincerely:

"Junior brother, thank you. I'm sorry to have bothered you."

With that, she turned to leave.

"Senior sister, wait a minute!"

Upon hearing Xu Lang's call, Wang Luodan's heart stirred, and she felt inexplicably excited.

She turned to look at Xu Lang, who waved the camera in his hand and said to her:

"Senior sister, I can't help you with anything else, but you can keep this short video; it might be useful to you!"

"Um?

Xu Lang's words dashed Wang Luodan's newly risen hopes, leaving her with a sense of disappointment.

But since Xu Lang had offered his help, and it was out of kindness, how could she refuse?

She then leaned closer and looked at the video on the camera.

Xu Lang pressed the play button, and soon, Wang Luodan's singing voice came from the camera again.

"this..."

After seeing this video, Wang Luodan finally understood what Xu Lang meant.

"This video might be useful to you!"

Of course it's useful!

To be honest, Wang Luodan had never seen herself so beautiful before!

This kind of beauty is not just about physical appearance or the beauty of clothing, but rather the overall feeling it evokes.

A thin, cool spotlight shone on her, preserving only the soft glow of her white shirt.

It appears to be affectionate and pure.

Although Wang Luodan's facial expressions were subtle, they were captured clearly by Xu Lang at a high frame rate.

The subtle redness spreading from the corners of her eyes, the slight moisture welling up within her eye sockets, the trembling of her eyelashes, and the ripples on her face caused by the corners of her mouth when she sang—though delicate, they were exceptionally moving.

Details are often what touch people the most!

Coupled with Wang Luodan's emotionally charged singing, the video's emotional impact overflowed directly from the camera.

work!

A perfect piece of work!

Wang Luodan shouted in her heart, unable to contain her excitement any longer.

She has me in her heart. If I bring out this video or photos from it during future auditions, it will definitely impress people!

"So this is what Xu Lang meant by 'useful'!"

Wang Luodan left her email address with Xu Lang, and then said to Xu Lang again:

"Junior brother, thank you."

"You're welcome."

After seeing Wang Luodan off, Xu Lang was still thinking about the video he had just sent her.

"Oh dear, I got carried away and became careless!"

If they find someone in the future who can't compare to Wang Luodan's video, won't they be torn to shreds by public criticism when the TV series airs?!

As he was thinking, he heard Liu Yifei say:

"Xu Lang, I'd like to try singing your song too!"