HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Zhang Liangying's words immediately piqued everyone's interest.

Whether on or off stage, in person or in front of the television, or online, everyone's attention was focused on Zhang Liangying.

Xu Lang, who was backstage, saw this scene and slammed his fist against the wall.

He also knew that he couldn't stop Zhang Liangying now.

However, he was truly moved.

After all, she is the first female celebrity to dare to directly address his issues since his incident.

What does the response represent?

This means that he has personally jumped into Xu Lang's vortex, and if he is not careful, he will be ruined and destroyed.

Under the spotlight, Zhang Liangying couldn't see the people in the audience. It felt as if she were in a void, facing the whole world.

"That's right, I'm Xu Lang's lover!"

Zhang Liangying's words immediately caused an uproar throughout the entire venue, the entire entertainment industry, and the entire internet.

"What? What did Zhang Liangying say?"

"Has she lost her mind?!"

"What nonsense is she talking about?"

"Is this still my goddess?"

"See, I told you, she just willingly degraded herself."

. . . .

In a backstage office, after reading Zhang Liangying's words, Wang Peng suddenly clenched his fist.

"Haha, you brought this on yourself, so you can't blame anyone else. Now she's finally out of the game!"

Meanwhile, female celebrities scattered across various regions were also thrown into a state of chaos by Zhang Liangying's words.

Qin Feifei, Tang Yan, An Yixuan, Yang Ying, Liu Yan, Shu Chang, Pu Shiyan, Liu Tao, Yang Mi, and even Fan Bingbing and Zhou Xun, who had nothing to do with Xu Lang, all looked at Zhang Liangying with surprise.

Everyone had only one thought in their minds.

"Zhang Liangying has gone mad!"

When Liu Yifei, who was in her villa in Beijing, saw this scene, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, and her eyes inexplicably reddened.

She knew:

Zhang Liangying is trying to draw attention to Xu Lang by self-destructing!

Meanwhile, backstage, Xu Lang's initial irritation completely vanished after hearing Zhang Liangying's words.

He sat in the chair, crossed his legs, lit a cigarette, and slowly smoked it, without any anxiety or urgency on his face.

Things have already reached the worst point, what's the use of worrying anymore!

At the competition venue, the audience below the stage had completely erupted in excitement.

Whistles, shouts, hisses, and curses filled the air, creating a cacophony that couldn't be suppressed.

Even in 2026, when poverty is mocked but prostitution is not, no one dares to openly acknowledge their mistress's status.

What's more, this was in 2005!

Faced with the clamor, Jane Zhang showed no signs of nervousness; instead, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Her expression softened, her eyes softened, and her mind was filled with memories.

"A year ago was the darkest time of my life. I was singing in a bar, supporting all the family expenses, and taking care of my sick mother."

These are nothing.

During that period, what hurt me the most was the suppression from another person. Under the pretense of promoting me and connecting me with resources, he relentlessly belittled me, with the aim of locking me out.

It was precisely because of this belittling that I fell into deep self-doubt.

It was at this time that Xu Lang appeared in my life, and he used his camera to show me the real me.

Just then, a photo suddenly appeared on the large screen behind us:

This was the first photo Xu Lang took of Zhang Liangying.

The photo was taken in a bar in Chengdu, showing Zhang Liangying being led away by Feng Ke, and Zhang Liangying looking back.

Ahead, the dark, deep corridor seemed like an endless hell.

A dark figure, like a demon, desperately pulled at her, as if trying to drag her into hell.

The moment Zhang Liangying turned around, the tears in her eyes glistened, illuminating the stubbornness and resistance in them.

Upon seeing this photo, the scene immediately fell silent.

This photo is so impactful.

Zhang Liangying touched the moisture in the corner of her eyes and continued:

"During the competition, many people talked about their misfortunes, struggles, and love for music, and the organizers also asked me to make similar responses."

But I refused; I have never talked about my past.

Do you know why?

Zhang Liangying's question immediately made everyone aware of the problem.

"It's true, almost everyone who advances to the next round gives an excited 'acceptance speech,' recounting their misfortunes and hardships in an attempt to gain sympathy from others."

But Zhang Liangying has never done that, never!

Zhang Liangying's question immediately attracted everyone's attention, and everyone was waiting for her answer.

"Last year, on the eve of the first Super Girl finals, I watched and learned about the competition here with my former agent."

My agent at the time packaged me by telling stories of hardship and creating a persona of someone who was not afraid of difficulties and fought hard.

But at that time, Xu Lang stepped forward and said to me:

"Zhang Liangying, your strength doesn't need to be endorsed by suffering, nor does it need to use your pain to gain others' sympathy."

Just sing bravely, show your strength, and go straight for your goal.

It was from that moment that I truly accepted Xu Lang, made him my manager, and helped me plan everything.

Zhang Liangying's story unfolded gently, and although there was no overt language or passionate tone, everyone felt a tenderness in her words.

Backstage, Xu Lang listened to Zhang Liangying's words, his mind drifting back to this place a year ago.

"It really is true, time flies, it's been a year already."

He clearly remembered that it was here that he finally drove away Feng Ke and snatched Zhang Liangying away.

The audience members were all moved by Zhang Liangying's story.

"I never imagined there were so many twists and turns between her and Xu Lang!"

"Yeah, I used to think it was just a simple transaction involving sex, some kind of unspoken rule!"

"Sigh, Zhang Liangying's journey has not been easy."

. . . .

On stage, Zhang Liangying spoke calmly and continued:

"After that, Xu Lang tailored songs for me such as 'Always Quiet,' 'Peerless Under Heaven,' and 'Kill the Wolf.'"

Honestly, when I got these songs, I was completely dumbfounded.

These songs are so classic, I know their value. Any one of these songs would be fought over by countless singers, regardless of the cost.

But Xu Lang didn't make any demands and even paid for the recording himself.

At this point, Zhang Liangying showed a self-deprecating smile.

"You might say that he's a jerk, that he's only after you."

Ha, people who say these things, can you please think before you speak?

With so many beautiful girls around Xu Lang, do you think he would be interested in me?

Would he go to so much for me just because he's interested in me or wants to take advantage of me?

Zhang Liangying's self-deprecating remarks, while seemingly aimed at belittling herself, also illustrate a certain logic.

"Xu Lang really didn't give her so many resources in order to sexually harass her!"

Before the audience could even process what was happening, Zhang Liangying dropped another bombshell:

"I not only owe Xu Lang so many songs, but I also owe him a lot of money."

To allow me to focus on my studies and singing practice, he forbade me from singing in bars. Xu Lang covered all the household expenses, school fees, and recording fees.

Can you imagine? At that time, I felt that I owed Xu Lang so much that even if I gave my life to repay him, it still wouldn't be enough.

But what meaning does my life have to others?

At this point, Zhang Liangying took a deep breath.

"So, around the end of last year, I took advantage of a trip to Beijing to record a song and forced myself on Xu Lang."

"ah?!"

Zhang Liangying's words were like a nuclear bomb, shattering the entire scene, the entire entertainment industry, and the entire internet.