HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Although Liu Yan didn't say it aloud, she knew in her heart the seriousness of what Yang Ying was talking about.

What does it mean that they issued a statement saying they have nothing to do with Xu Lang?

Having been in the entertainment industry for almost a year, Liu Yan knew very well that issuing such a statement would only have one result: it would be seen as stabbing Xu Lang in the back.

Now, the attacks on Xu Lang are all directed at his alleged use of his resources to sexually harass numerous female stars.

For example, Yang Ying was one of the main targets of the attack in this incident.

But if Yang Ying issues a statement saying that she has nothing to do with Xu Lang.

That means two things:

First, she denied having a special relationship with Xu Lang;

Secondly, aside from work, she had no other emotional entanglements with Xu Lang.

Regarding the first point, although it is denied, no one will believe it, after all, many posts and clues have been revealed.

Moreover, netizens tend to view celebrity gossip with a "the more the merrier" attitude, preferring to believe it rather than dismiss it.

Given the first point, cutting ties with Xu Lang would be tantamount to confirming that Xu Lang had engaged in "unspoken rules."

An ambiguous relationship without any emotional foundation—isn't that just a transaction?

And isn't that kind of transaction just an unspoken rule?

"Huayi also said that as long as I agree, they can extricate me from this matter."

"Take it out?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan was surprised.

"You mean Huayi Brothers is the mastermind behind this?"

"I have no idea."

Yang Ying shook her head. "However, they've been our old enemies for a while now. With such a good opportunity, they're bound to make their move."

"That's true."

Liu Yan looked at Yang Ying and asked again:

"So what do you plan to do?"

"I?"

Yang Ying forced a smile and looked at Liu Yan.

"Sister Yan, don't talk about me first. Tell me about yourself. I know quite a few companies have approached you. Your connection with Xu Lang isn't that deep. Are you leaving?"

Should I leave?

Hearing this, Liu Yan's thoughts drifted back to a year ago, when she had just arrived in Changsha to participate in a talent show for hosts.

When I met Xu Lang, he inexplicably gave me a tremendous opportunity.

This led Liu Yan to believe that Xu Lang was after her body.

But Xu Lang gave too much.

Even though it felt contrary to her expectations, Liu Yan was still prepared to offer herself to him.

As a result, Xu Lang ignored her.

This inexplicably hurt Liu Yan.

"Am I that bad? He doesn't even have the slightest sexual interest in me!"

Now, hearing Yang Ying ask this question, she knows that Yang Ying is testing her.

Similarly, when she asked Yang Ying for her opinion, she was also testing Yang Ying's mindset.

Although they worked and lived together, neither of them was willing to give an answer on such a crucial issue, one that involved their future prospects.

"I have no idea."

Liu Yan ultimately chose this answer.

Hearing this answer, Yang Ying felt much more relaxed and said:

"I don't know either. Oh well, I'll just stay put for now. Anyway, I have plenty of food, drink, and money."

. . . .

At Liu Yifei's home in Beijing.

Seeing the ongoing uproar online about Xu Lang these past few days, Liu Xiaoli felt like the sky was falling.

Having just experienced Chen Jinfei's incident, Liu Xiaoli is now quite easily frightened.

After getting close to Xu Lang and seeing his strength, and also seeing that he was indeed quite good to her daughter, Liu Xiaoli felt that she had finally found a decent home.

Seeing that Liu Yifei's career and love life were going well and that she was always smiling, Liu Xiaoli felt relieved and began to slowly withdraw from the relationship.

But little did anyone know, the good days didn't last long before Xu Lang got into this mess again.

Isn't this going to kill me?

Liu Xiaoli looked at Liu Yifei, who remained silent beside her, and said in a reproachful tone:

"Say something! Where's your usual attitude towards me? Why don't you go and cause trouble for Xu Lang?"

Unlike An Yixuan, Yang Ying, and others, they were able to sever ties with Xu Lang.

Has Liu Yifei now severed ties with Xu Lang again?

The previous coming-of-age ceremony and the 5000 million contract deal caused a great uproar and are known to the world.

Liu Yifei had long since been marked by Xu Lang.

The two are simply inseparable.

Even if she issues a statement to distance herself, saying that everything Xu Lang did was for the purpose of "sexually harassing" her, she will still be dragged into the criticism of Xu Lang.

They scolded her for being ungrateful and selfish.

The consequences could be even more severe than those of Xu Lang.

Although transactions involving resources through "unspoken rules" are considered shameful, if the amount reaches 5000 million or even more, then it is no longer an "unspoken rule."

Even if it's true love, they might not be willing to spend 5000 million!

Actually, what bothered Liu Yifei wasn't Xu Lang's "unspoken rules" or anything like that. How could she not know about Xu Lang's ambiguous relationships with the actresses under his management?

However, Xu Lang gave her too much, and pulled her back when she was at her most emotionally vulnerable.

In this situation, Liu Yifei had completely surrendered.

"It doesn't matter, as long as he treats me well."

Although I accept this in my heart, I can't bring it up in public.

Xu Lang's current situation is like this, with everything laid bare.

There was no chance to deny it.

"Why can't Xu Lang be more careful!"

These are the words Liu Yifei most wanted to curse at Xu Lang.

Seeing her daughter's state, Liu Xiaoli knew that they had no other choice now.

"Ugh!"

She could only sigh helplessly.

. . . .

Changsha.

Hunan Film and Television International Hotel.

Xu Lang sat alone in his room, thinking about the events of the past few days.

After these past few days of development, the outline and purpose of the matter have become clear:

It's all about taking down Xu Lang!

While cracking down on Xu Lang, he also heard that various companies, especially Huayi Brothers and Tangren Media, were poaching his employees and forcing them to sever ties with him.

To be honest, Xu Lang was quite worried.

He was worried that someone might suddenly release a statement someday. Although he didn't really care and it wouldn't seriously harm Xu Lang, but...

It's disgusting!

Fortunately, although the online criticism of Xu Lang has been increasing for several days, he has been thoroughly condemned as a scumbag who "sexually harassed" numerous female stars.

However, there has not yet been a statement from either party distancing themselves from Xu Lang.

This made Xu Lang secretly pleased.

As he was thinking, the phone rang.

Xu Lang frowned. Right now, he didn't want to hear the phone ring; it was never a good sign.

I picked it up and glanced at it. Although I was reluctant to answer, I answered anyway.

The caller was my father, Xu Jianguo.

Without a doubt, they had also seen Xu Lang's message.

As soon as the call connected, Xu Jianguo's concerned voice came through the phone.

"Son, how are you? Can you hold on?"

"What's there to be unable to withstand? I have plenty to eat and drink. At worst, I can retreat behind the scenes. Who can do anything to me? Getting scolded won't hurt me!"

That's what Xu Lang said, but it was also how he comforted his parents.

After all, cyberbullying is a terrible experience.

"Haha, that's good, that's good. He's truly my son."

Xu Jianguo paused, then said:

"By the way, if you're free lately, come back and stay for a few days. Your mom misses you."

As he was speaking, his mother's voice came from beside him:

"Son, why are you so useless? You've slept with so many beautiful women, how come none of them got pregnant?"

Don't pay attention to those people online. Just hurry up and find someone you like, and then work harder so I can hold my grandson by the end of the year.

"Well..."

Xu Lang was truly speechless at his mother's perspective.

However, Xu Lang also knew that his parents were saying this to put his mind at ease.

He was wondering how to reply when he heard a knock on the door.

Who is it?