HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

three days later.

Conference room, Kunlun Hotel, Beijing.

At the entrance of the conference hall stood a sign that read:

Ningxia Film Studio and Huayi Brothers Media Group signed an agreement!

Inside the conference room, Pang Hong, the head of Ningxia Film, along with producer Yang Hongtao and director Gordon Chan, were having a lively conversation with Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Li Xue, Zhou Xun, and others from Huayi Brothers.

Pang Hong held Wang Zhongjun's hand and shook it enthusiastically.

"Mr. Wang, we are very honored to be able to cooperate with a leading film and television company like yours."

"Haha, Mr. Pang, you're too kind. We also have high hopes for the movie 'Painted Skin' and believe it will bring us unexpected profits."

"Yes, Mr. Wang is right."

As Pang Hong spoke, she pointed to Zhou Xun standing beside her and continued:

"We watched Zhou Xun's audition, and she acted so well. She brought out the feeling we wanted."

Also, the theme song you composed for "Painted Skin," titled "Demon Fire," is a perfect fit for the film's content and sounds great; it's sure to be a huge hit.

He had barely finished speaking when the executive producer, Yang Hongtao, added:

"And the special effects team recommended by Boss Wang made a sample video of a fox demon taking off its painted skin. It was so well done that it completely recreated everything I could imagine."

With this technology, coupled with Zhou Xun's performance, this film will definitely amaze everyone.

After a round of mutual flattery, both host and guests were in high spirits.

A moment later, the two groups took their seats as host and guest, ready to sign the contract.

Li Xue took out the drafted contract, placed it in front of Pang Hong, handed her a pen, and said with a smile:

"Mr. Pang, after this collaboration, I believe that we will have more and smoother opportunities to cooperate in the future."

"Okay, that's great."

As she spoke, Pang Hong took the pen and was about to sign the contract.

Just then, a loud "bang" was heard as the door was pushed open and two people quickly walked in.

"Um?"

Everyone was startled by the sudden arrival of this uninvited guest and turned to look at the door. Even Pang Hong stopped writing.

"Xu Lang?!"

This unexpected guest was Xu Lang, along with Zeng Jia who accompanied him.

Upon seeing Xu Lang, Wang Zhongjun was initially taken aback, but his face quickly lit up with delight.

He turned around, waved to Xu Lang, and said with a smile:

"Oh, isn't this Xu Lang? What brings you here specifically to celebrate our signing with General Manager Pang from Ningxia?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhonglei laughed and said:

"Haha, Xu Lang, you're too kind!"

At this moment, Pang Hong, Yang Hongtao, Chen Jiashang and others frowned as they looked at Xu Lang and Zeng Jia at the door.

All three of them had met Zeng Jia before, but had not met Xu Lang yet.

Upon hearing Xu Lang's name, the three were secretly surprised.

"Zeng Jia has looked for us many times, and now, Xu Lang has finally decided to show his face?"

"Hmph, too late!"

To be honest, Pang Hong was somewhat dissatisfied with Xu Lang's continued absence.

"Isn't this looking down on us? We may be a small company, but we still have dignity."

But since this is their home turf, they can't just pretend to be dead when others come.

Pang Hong, holding her pen, nodded to Xu Lang and asked:

"Mr. Xu, Mr. Zeng, what's wrong...?"

Hearing this, Zeng Jia looked somewhat embarrassed, and secretly resented Xu Lang in her heart.

"They've already signed the agreement, why do they still insist on coming? Aren't they just humiliating themselves?"

Xu Lang, upon hearing Pang Hong's words, glancing at the contract and pen in his hand, and then at the surrounding crowd, felt a sense of relief and thought to himself, "..."

"Great, at least it's not too late, we still have time!"

He glanced at Wang Zhongjun and his brother, Li Xue, beside him, and then at Zhou Xun.

To be honest, this was the first time he had ever met Zhou Xun in real life.

"Well, although she's 30, she still looks quite pretty and lively. It's just a pity she got the nickname 'Big Water Tank'."

After reading it, Xu Lang looked at Pang Hong and said with a smile:

"Mr. Pang, I'm here specifically to bring you a sample video. I suggest you watch it before deciding whether to sign a contract with Huayi Brothers."

Seeing that Pang Hong showed no sign of loosening her grip on the pen, Xu Lang said again:

"President Pang, sometimes, a thought can come to life or die in an instant. Watching a sample video only takes a few minutes and won't cause any trouble."

But perhaps it gives them a greater chance of survival and better choices.

After hearing Xu Lang's explanation, everyone present understood.

"Xu Lang hasn't given up yet; he's still trying to get the 'Painted Skin' project. He's such a country bumpkin!"

"Ha, Xu Lang, aren't you a little late?"

Before Pang Hong could respond, Wang Zhongjun stood up and mocked Xu Lang:

"Some people have no real ability; they just pretend to be toads crawling on your feet. They may not bite, but they're disgusting."

"Haha~~~!"

After hearing Wang Zhongjun's words, Wang Zhonglei quickly echoed them.

"Yeah, Xu Lang, you're a boss now. Playing around like this is so pointless, I'm embarrassed for you!"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Jia's face turned awkward again.

Xu Lang, on the other hand, chuckled as he looked at the two of them.

"What's wrong, Mr. and Mrs. Wang? Are you scared?"

"Afraid? What do I have to be afraid of? What a joke!"

"They're afraid we're more capable than you, afraid you're incompetent, afraid you're inferior to us!"

"snort!"

Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"Xu Lang, it's not even dark yet and you're already dreaming?"

Meanwhile, Pang Hong, Li Hongtao, Chen Jiashang, and the others sitting opposite them watched this scene unfold, each secretly amused.

"Great, it's good for the two of them to fight it out; maybe they can gain more benefits."

After all, Ningxia Film, as the main controlling party, is like a seller who always hopes to sell their goods at a good price.

Competition from customers is exactly what they've been hoping for.

Moreover, as Xu Lang said, Ningxia Film is now at a critical juncture, with its entire fortune betting on this film, "Painted Skin."

Only success is possible; failure is not an option!

"Although Xu Lang is not well-liked, what he just said is not wrong. It will be beneficial to observe him more, since it won't take up much time anyway."

Thinking of this, Pang Hong finally put down her pen.

Upon witnessing this scene, Wang Zhongjun's heart skipped a beat, realizing that he had wavered and been swayed by Xu Lang's words.

But then, his expression changed rapidly, and before Pang Hong could respond, he said directly:

"Xu Lang, your provocation won't work."

But since you've said that, if I don't give you a chance, it would seem like I'm afraid of you.

I'm giving you the opportunity to showcase your abilities.

That's perfect, let's compare and see who's stronger.

"That way you'll die knowing exactly what happened!"

Hearing this, Xu Lang felt a surge of joy.

"The opportunity has arrived!"

What he feared most was not having the opportunity, and now that Wang Zhongjun had brought it up, Xu Lang secretly chuckled to himself.

"You brought this on yourself, all because of your arrogance and conceit. Don't blame me!"