HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"A post? Send it over so I can take a look."

Xu Lang was curious about what Zeng Jia had said.

Soon, Zeng Jia sent a link. Xu Lang clicked on it and found it somewhat amusing. The title read:

Which man isn't a womanizer? The romantic history of a young, wealthy, and talented photography prodigy.

The content inside describes a young, wealthy photography prodigy, who is none other than Xu Lang.

The article was lengthy and detailed, recounting Xu Lang's romantic history since he enrolled last year, and Xu Lang read it all carefully.

How so?

It's a mix of truth and falsehood!

"Which tabloid reporter is this? Trying to scam me?"

Xu Lang thought to himself and then closed the post.

He also knew that fame brings trouble. After leading his team to participate in "Happy Camp" last time, he became a huge star because of his youth, wealth, and the drama "Struggle".

His fame was in no way inferior to that of a top celebrity.

From that post, Xu Lang could tell that while much of it was fabricated, some of it was true.

"They must know me to some extent, otherwise they might not know some things."

Xu Lang thought to himself.

For example, not long after he enrolled last year, he took different girls to the photography studio for photos, and even mentioned Shen Qingyue's name in the hot pot.

Furthermore, the article also highlighted Zhu Zhu, and described in detail the process of the two taking photos and then checking into a hotel.

The post also mentioned many currently popular celebrities, but none of them were named; they were referred to by pseudonyms.

Xu Lang, through a combination of guesswork and deduction, deduced that Qin Feifei, Yang Ying, Tang Yan, Zhang Liangying, and others were involved.

"It's fine if you don't mention names."

Xu Lang didn't take it seriously either. As for himself,

"I'm a man, what am I afraid of? Let whoever wants to stage an accident try it, I can't be bothered with them!"

After that, Xu Lang ignored the post.

Zeng Jia, seeing that Xu Lang didn't care about it, also didn't take it seriously. After all, there are plenty of such tabloid stories in entertainment news.

Only your scandalous news can prove that you're popular.

Moreover, these kinds of tabloid news stories are the kind that are neither serious nor trivial, and are the result of tabloid reporters controlling the scope of the story.

His attention then turned to Zhang Liangying's competition preparations.

The next round of "Super Girl" is the competition to narrow down the contestants from 8 to 6. This competition has two rounds.

Xu Lang prepared two songs for Zhang Liangying, one of which was "Invisible Wings".

"The melody of this song is soothing and uplifting, with a bright and powerful high register, which suits your clear high notes very well. Moreover, your cool-toned voice can bring out a stronger sense of growth."

The other song is "Bubble".

"This song has a wide vocal range throughout, with distinct layers from low murmurs to explosive notes, perfectly showcasing your breath control and high-note power. The addition of your signature dolphin-like high notes in the chorus makes it even more impactful."

After listening to these two songs, Zhang Liangying's eyes lit up with surprise, and she hugged Xu Lang affectionately, asking:

"Xu Lang, how are you so amazing? The songs you write are so good, any one of them could be considered a classic."

How could it not be a classic?

Xu Lang found it amusing; each of these songs had stood the test of time.

Soon, the match day arrived.

With these two songs, Jane Zhang's popularity soared, and she successfully won the competition.

As Zhang Liangying emerged from the competition venue, a large number of reporters gathered at the entrance, waiting to interview her.

"Zhang Liangying, are all the songs you sang today from your album?"

"Are you planning to expand into the international market? What are your plans?"

Zhang Liangying answered the reporters' questions with a bright smile.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

"Zhang Liangying, I heard you're currently being kept by Xu Lang, and that your songs were obtained in exchange for your body. Can you explain this?"

"Whoosh!"

This question immediately silenced all other opinions.

Upon hearing this question, Zhang Liangying's smiling face immediately turned gloomy.

She glanced at the reporter, and seeing everyone waiting for his answer, frowned and said:

"This is my private matter, and there's nothing I can explain to you."

After speaking, Zhang Liangying turned and left, escorted by staff.

Xu Lang, who was waiting for Zhang Liangying in the lounge, also received the news immediately.

"What? Who's so bold as to ask such a question to my face?"

Xu Lang's face immediately darkened.

Just then, Zeng Jia called again.

"Mr. Xu, there's been a sudden surge in gossip and rumors about you online, especially about your relationship with Zhang Liangying. It's being hyped up so much that we can't seem to get rid of it all."

"Okay, I understand."

Xu Lang hung up the phone, found a computer, opened a webpage, and a quick search revealed nothing but gossip and scandals about himself.

This hype is different from the previous "romantic escapades"; each story is told from a different angle and targets different people.

For example, one of the articles reads:

From Model to National Barbie: The Man Behind Yang Ying's Rise

The post describes how Yang Ying started out as a young model and quickly became famous after meeting Xu Lang, whose photography skills helped her gain popularity.

There are also poems about willow smoke:

"From nurse to top TV host in just one year, it's a lie to say she didn't rise to the top through her looks."

Others include An Yixuan, Qin Feifei, Tang Yan, Park Shiyan, Shu Chang, and even Zhang Hanyun.

However, the main target is still two people: Liu Yifei and Zhang Liangying.

Behind the lavish spending of 5000 million lies a savory and lucrative deal!

How did Zhang Liangying manage to obtain such excellent resources?

After observing for a while, Xu Lang finally noticed a problem: all these posts shared a common goal, which was:

Unspoken rules and scumbag men!

All the posts are pointing to the same conclusion: Xu Lang used his resources to sexually harass a large number of female stars, making him a complete scumbag.

Some posts have even begun to launch personal attacks against Xu Lang, escalating to the industry level and calling on all female artists to unite and resist unspoken rules.

Crack down on scumbag men who exploit women's sexual harassment!

After reading these posts, Xu Lang's face darkened, and he called Zeng Jia.

"Can't you even delete the posts?"

"I've already tried and contacted various websites, but many of them are posted on external websites, which we don't have the connections to reach."

"Okay, I understand."

Xu Lang hung up the phone. He already knew that someone was deliberately trying to frame him.

"They've even gone so far as to use the export-to-domestic sales strategy; they've really gone to great lengths!"

As he was thinking, Zeng Jia called back and prompted Xu Lang:

"Mr. Xu, although the entertainment industry is relatively tolerant of male producers and directors, this matter is showing very bad signs. It's heading towards 'unspoken rules' and being labeled a 'scumbag,' which is the most serious cause of a scandal. There's no way to wash it off. If it's not handled properly, it will leave a stain on your reputation for eternity. We have to be careful!"

Even without Zeng Jia's emphasis, Xu Lang knew the direction this matter was heading. He paused, then said...

"I see."

He then hung up the phone.