HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang didn't take Yang Mi's request to take graduation photos seriously.

It's only natural for a young girl to love beauty.

In the following days, he focused more on the follow-up work.

Although Zeng Jia helped him take over and manage the project, the final confirmation still required his signature.

Just like the pile of GG endorsement contracts in front of him, Xu Lang flipped through them one by one and casually signed "agree" on them.

To be fair, Zeng Jia is indeed capable. In just over a month, she secured numerous male endorsements for An Yixuan, Qin Feifei, Yang Ying, Tang Yan, and others.

Xu Lang agrees to any kind of GG endorsement as long as it has no negative impact.

After all, this is a way to make money.

Besides these GGs, Xu Lang also became interested in an investigation report that Zeng Jia had just brought over:

The film "Painted Skin" was produced by Ningxia Film Production Company.

"Of all the projects on the list you gave me before, the one most eager to find investment was the 'Painted Skin' project."

After Zeng Jia finished speaking, Xu Lang became very interested.

"You should contact them and tell them that we are interested in investing. Ask them how much money they need and what rights they can give up."

"What rights are you willing to give up?"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Jia realized that Xu Lang not only had ideas, but very many ideas.

"Mr. Xu, I'd like to ask, what rights and benefits are you seeking?"

"It's very simple."

Xu Lang stated very firmly, "I want the decision-making power over the actresses, as well as the position of the cameraman."

"this..."

Hearing this, Zeng Jia couldn't help but smile bitterly. The decision-making power over the actors was a core power during the preparation of a film.

The position of the camera operator, to put it simply, is that of the camera director.

That's the execution phase, the most crucial position besides the director.

Xu Lang asked for these two rights right off the bat; wasn't he trying to seize control of the film?

"Mr. Xu, the main producers of a film generally don't relinquish control of the project. Moreover, the investment in this film is approximately 1.2 million yuan, and our investment needs to reach over 3000 million yuan to be able to participate deeply."

but..."

Zeng Jia hesitated for a moment, then continued:

"But the industry generally doesn't have a high opinion of this movie right now."

First of all, fantasy films like "Painted Skin" are not mainstream in the market.

Furthermore, Ningxia Film is now insolvent, and its filming permits are about to be revoked.

It's difficult for a company like that to produce good work.

"At that point, we might invest a lot of money, and it might all go down the drain without yielding anything."

Xu Lang didn't care at all about the questions Zeng Jia raised, but he couldn't explain them, nor did he want to.

"You don't need to worry about these things. Just draft an investment calculation sheet based on this direction, then try to contact them. I'll talk to them myself later."

If you don't follow the right path, you'll work yourself to death and achieve nothing!

Zeng Jia understood this principle very well.

"Okay, Mr. Xu, I understand. I'll go right away."

After Zeng Jia left, Xu Lang reminisced about the movie "Painted Skin".

This is undoubtedly one of the most popular films in recent years. In the original film, the female lead, the fox demon Xiao Wei, was played by Zhou Xun, while the male lead's wife, Pei Rong, was played by Xiao Yanzi.

"Now that I've secured this film, who should I cast as the two female leads?"

Xu Lang pondered to himself.

Xu Lang valued this film not only for making money and promoting the actresses below him, but also for another reason: to hone his own camerawork skills.

To be honest, Xu Lang didn't get enough of filming "Struggle" last time.

After all, for an urban drama like "Struggle," as long as it's filmed beautifully, there's no room for his [God-level Camera System] to shine.

But the fantasy film "Painted Skin" is different.

"If Xiao Wei's face-changing process were filmed using a [god-level camera system], the results would definitely be phenomenal!"

Just imagining that scene made Xu Lang feel horrified.

As he was thinking, there was a knock on the door, and then Yang Mi walked in carrying a bag, greeting him warmly.

"Brother Lang."

Xu Lang glanced at her and asked with a smile:

"You're all dressed up so nicely today, are you going on a date?"

"Yes, of course it's a date."

As Yang Mi spoke, she went directly to the side of Xu Lang's office, leaned over the desk, and while looking at the documents on the desk, nudged Xu Lang with her shoulder.

"Of course I have to take this date with Lang Ge seriously."

As he spoke, he raised his face and smiled brightly at Xu Lang.

"How do I look? Do I look good?"

As she spoke, she blinked her big, foxy eyes at Xu Lang.

She truly is a fox-like beauty; those big, bright eyes are so alluring!

Xu Lang was so dazzled by her that he almost couldn't look her in the eye. At the same time, he was thinking to himself...

"A fox-like beauty? The fox spirit Xiao Wei? I wonder if these two are a good match?"

As he was thinking, he heard Yang Mi say:

"Lang-ge, didn't you promise to take my graduation photos? Are you free today?"

Xu Lang thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll take the photos for you today."

At this point, he looked at Yang Mi again and asked with a smile:

"How are you planning to shoot it? Have you decided on the costumes?"

"I've already made my choices."

"Oh? Let me see it."

Xu Lang was very curious.

Hearing Xu Lang say this, Yang Mi blushed inexplicably and said:

Her words piqued Xu Lang's interest, and he thought to himself:

"Is there some other surprise in store?"

Intrigued, Xu Lang immediately stood up and said:

"Let's go, let's go film now."

Seeing that Xu Lang had been piqued by her, Yang Mi's lips curled slightly, revealing a hint of smugness.

Taking the opportunity, she glanced at the documents on Xu Lang's desk a few more times before getting up and following Xu Lang out.

"I just rented a photo studio for FHM magazine a few days ago, let's go there."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Soon, the two arrived at the photography studio.

Xu Lang fiddled with the camera and said to Yang Mi:

"Now, can you finally show me what kind of clothing you're planning to shoot?"

"Of course, Brother Lang, just wait for me!"

After saying that, Yang Mi quickly ran towards the locker room.

This made Xu Lang even more curious.

"This little girl is acting strangely today. I wonder what she's up to?"

After adjusting the camera, Xu Lang began adjusting the lighting.

When everything was almost ready, the door to the changing room opened, and Yang Mi walked out lightly.

"Brother Lang, how do you feel?"

"Um?"

Xu Lang turned around and immediately stared wide-eyed at Yang Mi, unable to look away.

"Wow, this girl is really brave!"