HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

DIVA?

The three judges exchanged glances, their eyes all conveying the same meaning.

"This photo is way too flashy!"

Chang Kuan leaned forward and asked with a sneer:

"Zhang Liangying, do you know what DIVA means?"

"Of course I know!"

Zhang Liangying's answer remained simple and direct.

"Since you know that, how dare you use that word? Do you even deserve to?"

Chang Kuan lives up to his reputation for being sharp-tongued; he's quite outspoken and daring.

Zhang Liangying, however, showed no anger whatsoever, and calmly stated:

"That's my goal, a goal I use to motivate myself."

Then, she glanced at Xu Lang, who was taking pictures of her not far away, and then looked at Chang Kuan, continuing:

"I think this word is used by Westerners, or as you would say, it's used in a certain way!"

In China, is there no one who is worthy of using it?

I didn't know or care before, but from now on, I will use this name.

Not only do I want to use it, but I also want the whole world to recognize this name, so that when they think of DIVA, they will think of China and Zhang Liangying!

"Whoosh!"

Zhang Liangying's words immediately caused an uproar among the audience.

(Because it's pre-recorded, it can't be seen online or on TV yet.)

"Wow, Zhang Liangying is so arrogant!"

"So what if she's arrogant? She has the talent. The English song she sang last time was just as good as the original. The original singer can be called a diva, so why can't she?"

"Even though I don't know her well, why do I find her words so enjoyable to listen to?"

"Exactly! Why is it always foreigners who get to be called divas? We Chinese people need our own goddesses too!"

"Just because of her drive, I'll support her unconditionally!"

. . . . . .

Zhang Liangying's answer was undoubtedly something Xu Lang had planned beforehand.

When it comes to talent shows and hype, Xu Lang, a reborn individual with experience from his previous life, is truly unmatched.

What does hype require?

Besides the people and the songs, you also need topics to discuss!

The most suitable topic for Jane Zhang is DIVA, which is related to her image design!

This is not just an ambition, but an attitude!

If it were an ordinary singer, Xu Lang wouldn't have the confidence to say such things or create such hype.

But Zhang Liangying is the only person in the country to have won a Grammy.

Why can't she be called a diva?

What's more, this time, Xu Lang is also involved as a driving force!

Therefore, Xu Lang had already made a plan to make everyone get used to the title of Zhang Liangying from the very beginning!

Remember it!

Then, Zhang Liangying proved it with her strength!

Sure enough, even Chang Kuan, known for his sharp tongue, couldn't say anything about Zhang Liangying's words.

After all, as Zhang Liangying herself said, this is her goal, and also her confidence and determination to make a decisive breakthrough on the international music stage!

Now that things have escalated to this level, what nonsense are you still going to spout?

On the contrary, Shunzi's eyes lit up after hearing Zhang Liangying's words; he was very impressed.

"Okay, we look forward to the day you become an international DIVA."

So, what song will you be singing for us today?

"I Turn To You!"

Zhang Liangying's answer became concise and to the point.

Upon hearing the song title, the three judges were surprised once again:

This song is Christina Aguilera's signature work. She belongs to the top-tier, orthodox divas of Europe and America, and is considered one of the four world-class female divas along with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion.

Upon hearing this name, everyone understood that Zhang Liangying was trying to prove her diva-like abilities.

Soon, the music started, and Zhang Liangying's singing voice also rang out.

stable!

The bass is rich and restrained, while the chorus gradually releases its explosive power, with smooth transitions and stable breath control.

Throughout the entire song, everyone present held their breath, listening intently to Jane Zhang's performance.

After a song ended, Shunzi remained silent for a long while before speaking:

"Zhang Liangying, you are really great."

This song is very difficult to master. Your understanding of R&B vocal transitions and dynamics surpasses everyone else in the audience. The depth of your bass notes is exceptional, and your cool, detached performance style is very distinctive. You are a true master of the Western diva singing system.

After saying that, she clapped her hands sincerely.

When he arrived at Changkuan's place, he unusually put aside his usual playful demeanor and became serious.

"I won't talk about singing, everyone has seen it. I'll just say one thing: your performances don't rely on fancy stage moves or your appearance to grab attention. You conquer the stage purely with your vocal skills. Your style is extremely rare, and your potential for future development is immeasurable."

Thanks!"

When it came to the last judge, Korchinfu, he pondered for a moment and said:

"Zhang Liangying, your cool and narrative singing style is unique, and your international aesthetic is unparalleled in this year's Chengdu competition, making you stand out from the crowd."

I believe in you!

Perhaps, you really can become a true diva!

"Thanks!"

After finishing her song, Zhang Liangying didn't say much and walked off the stage on her own initiative.

Xu Lang was already waiting for her backstage.

Upon seeing Zhang Liangying, he couldn't help but go up to her, pick her up, and spin her around, praising her as he did so.

"Haha, my little diva, you're absolutely amazing!"

In Xu Lang's case, "Little Diva" has actually become a term of endearment, which is quite something!

"No, put it down quickly, someone will see!"

"What's there to be afraid of!"

Xu Lang has now become a big shot in the internet industry and is not afraid of being exposed by others.

So what if I delete the post?

It's something most people can't do, but for the extraordinary, it's a piece of cake!

It's just a matter of a word!

Meanwhile, everyone else who had watched Zhang Liangying's performance was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, especially the other contestants who were grouped with her. They all had only one thought in their minds.

"How unlucky! I was assigned to the same group as her!"

Meanwhile, the directing team in Changsha, having watched Zhang Liangying's competition, were all incredibly excited.

"Haha, Zhang Liangying is really good at creating buzz!"

"Yes, putting everything else aside, just her words before singing would go viral as soon as they aired."

"Definitely! We'll benefit too, and the show's popularity will definitely skyrocket!"

"Haha, that's exactly the kind of player we need in a competition!"

"However, their singing is indeed very good!"

. . . . . .

Hearing everyone's discussion, Wang Bingwen, who had come to inspect the work, was also extremely excited.

"That's what viewership ratings are all about!"

Thinking of this, he said to the production team,

"When it airs, be sure to give Zhang Liangying more screen time."

Wang Peng, standing to the side, had his brows furrowed in worry.

He pulled Wang Bingwen aside and whispered...

"Director, we can't go on like this. If we continue like this, Zhang Liangying's popularity will be completely out of control."

What will happen to my subordinates then?

"We went through all that trouble to organize this competition, only to have it all go to Xu Lang's benefit in the end?"