HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Zeng Jia never expected that, after all this, she would become Xu Lang's target.

She was still figuring out how to persuade Xu Lang to give Yang Mi more screen time and exposure.

At this moment, Xu Lang sat up straight again, leaned forward, and looked interested.

"Ms. Zeng, let me ask you something unrelated. How much do you earn a year at Rong Xinda? Are you happy with your job?"

"Well..."

Upon hearing this question, Zeng Jia was taken aback.

"What's all this about? Why are you suddenly asking this?"

However, she quickly gave an answer.

"Rongxinda is a top-tier company in the domestic entertainment industry, with many talented and promising artists under its umbrella. As a junior employee, I am proud to work for such a company."

This answer can be described as completely official rhetoric, a standard response.

But it has no practical significance.

However, Xu Lang didn't care and continued:

"It's such a pity that Miss Zeng, with her abilities, is always working under someone else's wing."

He paused for a moment, then continued in a seductive voice:

"I think it would be better if you set up your own studio, and I can hand over the management of my 'Struggle' series to you. Besides making money, the feeling of being your own boss is more important."

Miss Zeng, don't you think so?

"ah?!"

At this moment, Zeng Jia listened to Xu Lang's words and looked at his expression as if she had seen a devil, which aroused all the hidden desires in her heart.

This situation made her unusually flustered, her heart pounding. Looking at Xu Lang, she was momentarily at a loss for words, only able to quickly think of an answer in her mind:

How did he figure out that I didn't want to work?

Am I that eager?

Also, is it true that he said he would hand over the management of "Struggle" to me?

As she was thinking, Xu Lang said again:

"Not only the TV series 'Struggle', I also have the script for 'Chinese Paladin 3'. In my studio, there are also many artists such as An Yixuan, Yang Ying, Liu Yan, Qin Feifei, Tang Yan, and Shu Chang."

These artists can all be entrusted to you for management.

The model is quite simple: I, as the client, make the requests, and your studio takes care of them.

Miss Zeng, what do you think? Are you interested?

Xu Lang's statement was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

As the number of people in the studio increased, so did the business.

Now, he has even started his own TV series, and to be honest, he has so much work to do that he can't even count it all.

Xu Lang was running himself ragged trying to make everything.

What he desperately needed was someone like a chief eunuch to help him connect and manage all these tasks.

He, on the other hand, was a hands-off manager, only needing to give orders.

However, Xu Lang also knew that it was impossible to get Zeng Jia to come and work for him.

After all, Rongxinda is now a leading film and television company.

His career path was limited to a small company.

Therefore, Xu Lang adopted a roundabout strategy.

"You're ambitious, aren't you? Then let you be your own boss!"

Sure enough, this move accurately struck Zeng Jia's heart.

What appealed to her even more was Xu Lang's statement that he could entrust the management of everyone else in his studio to her.

Putting everything else aside, there's a lot to be done just from GG's endorsement alone.

Take Yang Ying, for example, who is rising rapidly right now. If she wants to take on any role, she has plenty of GG resources.

But Xu Lang didn't have that much energy, so he could only pick and choose.

"If I were to manage all these people, not to mention anything else, the commission from GG fees alone would be quite a lot of money."

For a moment, Zeng Jia was truly flustered by Xu Lang's actions.

It's no longer possible to negotiate with Xu Lang.

After a moment's hesitation, Zeng Jia smiled at Xu Lang and said:

"Mr. Xu, what you've said is truly unexpected. I'm a bit flustered right now. How about we reschedule for another day?"

Seeing Zeng Jia's expression, Xu Lang chuckled inwardly.

"Okay, her current state means she's fallen for him."

For an ambitious woman, once she sets her heart on something, it will never be extinguished for no reason; it will only burn brighter and brighter.

"She can't escape now!"

Xu Lang was very confident, so he said:

"No problem. You can contact me anytime you've thought it through. All the conditions I mentioned, as well as the resources I have, are open to you and can be written into the contract."

"Yes, thank you for your trust, Mr. Xu. I will consider it carefully."

After saying that, Zeng Jia fled as if she were escaping. Only after she drove away did her tension and excitement subside slightly.

Recalling Xu Lang's words, she became very curious again.

"Why did Xu Lang extend this olive branch to me?"

What's in it for him?

Is it because of my good looks?

Zeng Jia, 27, is also a great beauty.

She quickly shook her head again. After all, although she was beautiful, she didn't have any advantage compared to Yang Mi, An Yixuan, Yang Ying, Tang Yan, and others.

"With so many beautiful women around him, why would he be interested in you?!"

Zeng Jia shook her head, amused, but then she felt relieved.

"Why worry about so much? If what Xu Lang said is true, this is definitely an opportunity!"

With this thought, the fire of desire in her heart suddenly burned fiercely, growing ever stronger and harder to suppress.

After seeing Zeng Jia off, Xu Lang found Ning Hao and Shi Kang, and the three of them buried themselves in revising the script for "Struggle".

That evening, while the three of them were having dinner together, Ning Hao said to Xu Lang:

"Now, the script is basically fine. All that's left is to recruit staff and get the equipment."

These are all places that will cost money, Mr. Xu, are you ready?

Xu Lang understood Ning Hao's words perfectly; it was time to spend real money.

"Senior, can you estimate how much it will cost to film this drama?"

"Actors, equipment, staff, publicity..."

Ning Hao counted on his fingers, muttering to himself, and after a moment, he gave a number:

"It will cost at least 1000 to 1500 million."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lang couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

"As for the actors, like Liu Yifei, they all work for free. Most of the others are from my own studio."

As for other personnel, the director and cinematographer don't require much money.

Why do we need so much more?

Before Ning Hao could speak, screenwriter Shi Kang explained:

"For this drama, you have high requirements for the sets, costumes, props, and sets. They are very exquisite and you put a lot of effort into them, so the price is naturally higher."

"oh!"

Xu Lang nodded. In order to create the feel of an idol drama, he had the highest requirements for costumes, makeup, and props.

Whether it's makeup artists, image designers, or clothing, everything is of the highest standard.

In his own words, he wanted to give the audience the best visual experience.

Moreover, all of Xu Lang's current preparations are aimed at this goal.

For example, his "god-level camera system" can guarantee that perfect footage will be captured;

The costumes, props, and sets were all made in mainland China at great expense; even the cheap clothes had to be well-designed.

Besides that, there was a group of actresses.

They are all stunning beauties, a feast for the eyes!

Also, there's director Ning Hao, whose work is of a film-level standard, which inherently demands a higher level of visual quality than television dramas.

With all these factors combined, it's hard to imagine that "Struggle" wouldn't be a good show!

However, all of these cost money.

Xu Lang had no choice but to start calculating his money.