HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Zhou Xun's trip to Yinchuan was not an open visit to Xu Lang.

After all, although the relationship between Hua Yi and Xu Lang has not been openly broken, it is already extremely tense behind the scenes.

As the leading lady of Wayne Entertainment, Zhou Xun could not and dared not openly go to Xu Lang.

Therefore, her stated reason was to visit the set, specifically to see Chen Kun on set.

Chen Kun and Zhou Xun have a long-standing friendship, so that reason is reasonable.

As soon as the crew assembled, Zhou Xun accompanied Chen Kun.

Entertainment reporters also reported on the matter, and many fans commented that Zhou Xun was loyal and devoted to Chen Kun.

But after three days of visiting the set, Zhou Xun still hadn't left.

Chen Kun was puzzled.

"Brother Xun, are you that free? I don't think I have that much charm to make you stay here with me for three days, do I?"

"What, you don't want me to go with you? Don't you know what's good for you?!"

At this point, Zhou Xun grabbed his collar and said suggestively:

"I was originally the chosen female lead for this film, and I recommended you. Now that my position is in jeopardy, how dare you still be here?"

If you ask me, you should stand with me through thick and thin!

Hearing this, Chen Kun was somewhat embarrassed.

In 2005, Chen Kun was steadily rising in popularity. He had acted in several TV series in the previous years and was considered a rising star. He was the male lead in "The Story of a Noble Family".

Movies are clearly of a higher caliber than TV series.

He was very happy to be able to take on a film directed by Gordon Chan.

(Gordon Chan is a well-known Hong Kong director whose works include the "Fight Back to School" series, "King of Beggars," and "Fist of Legend.")

Moreover, it also includes Liu Yifei, who is currently very popular, and Xu Lang, a genius photographer.

Everyone in the industry knows that as long as "Painted Skin" doesn't encounter any major problems, it's bound to be a huge hit.

Under these circumstances, how could Chen Kun possibly be willing to withdraw?

"Brother Xun, don't act impulsively. Although we can't decide anything about the company, we just need to do our own jobs well."

Speaking of her company, Zhou Xun now regrets leaving Rongxinda for Huayi (Chen Kun and Yang Mi are both at Rongxinda).

After joining Wayi, her first project, "Painted Skin," was canceled. How could Zhou Xun not be upset?

And the cause of all this was Xu Lang!

Although Zhou Xun had only met Xu Lang once in the conference room when the two sides were at each other's throats, Xu Lang left a very deep impression on her.

His tall and straight figure, his confident smile, his genius-like abilities, and his wealth and talent at a young age all piqued Zhou Xun's interest.

In particular, Xu Lang later experienced an online crisis, and it was thought that his image was about to completely collapse.

As a result, they passed the level without taking any damage.

Not only did he pass the test without any problems, but he also flaunted his affection for many female celebrities online, further solidifying his "romantic and affectionate" persona.

In no time, people both inside and outside the entertainment industry were eager to fawn over Xu Lang.

Zhou Xun's official purpose for coming here was to see Chen Kun off, but her real purpose was to see Xu Lang.

Finally, on the fourth day, Xu Lang arrived at the film crew.

That evening, Pang Hong, the person in charge of Ningxia Film, producer Liu Hongtao, and director Chen Jiashang warmly hosted a banquet for Xu Lang.

Also present were Liu Yifei, Liu Tao, An Yixuan, actor Chen Kun, and celebrity Zhen Zidan.

Now, the entire creative team of the film has been gathered together.

During the meal, everyone drank and chatted happily, having a good time.

Chen Kun was the only one under some pressure, as he was carrying the task assigned to him by Zhou Xun.

During the free toasting session, Chen Kun approached Xu Lang.

"Director Xu, I've watched your 'Struggle,' it's truly fantastic, I'd like to raise a toast to you."

After the two had a drink, Chen Kun forced himself to lean closer to Xu Lang and whispered:

"Director Xu, Brother Xun, oh, you mean Zhou Xun, she's also on set. She'd like to meet you. When are you free?"

"Weekly News?"

Xu Lang was still somewhat surprised to hear the name.

Thinking back to the time he had a verbal argument with Hua Yi in the conference room, it was the first time he had ever met Zhou Xun in person.

She took the initiative to come to me?

This is rather unusual!

It's worth noting that Zhou Xun was at the height of her fame in 2005. Her starring film "Perhaps Love" swept the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, making her a rare "Best Actress harvester" in the Chinese film industry.

One of the "Four Dan and Two Bing" top-tier actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry.

This VIP was waiting for him, which even made Xu Lang feel a little flattered.

At the same time, he was also recalling information about Zhou Xun in his mind.

When it comes to Zhou Xun, Xu Lang's deepest impression is still her nickname "Big Water Tank".

Actually, the nickname she got was given to her by Liu Ye, an insider in the industry. It was said that Chen Kun, Liu Ye, Zhou Xun, and others were drinking together when Liu Ye had a conflict with Zhou Xun.

Liu Ye pointed at Zhou Xun and cursed:

"You think you're so great just because you won an award? Don't you know how you got those awards? You're just a whore who's slept with by thousands, a liar stirring a jar with chopsticks, a mudfish in the ocean—that's you!"

Enraged, Zhou Xun picked up her wine glass, splashed wine in Liu Ye's face, and left the scene.

But the nickname "water tank" stuck.

Besides this nickname, Xu Lang's second impression of Zhou Xun was:

Love-struck!

But her romantic mind isn't like Zhang Liangying's, blindly following one person.

Xun Ge's romantic mind changes very quickly. Back in her youth, she followed Dou Peng from Hangzhou to Beijing because she liked one of his songs.

Over the years, she has had one boyfriend after another, none of whom were any less attractive than Xu Lang.

"He's a worthy opponent!"

Thinking about all this, Xu Lang really felt that Zhou Xun was a worthy opponent.

To put it nicely, they were all charming and romantic types.

To put it bluntly...

These thoughts raced through his mind, but Xu Lang still said with surprise:

"Oh my, I couldn't be happier to accept Brother Xun's invitation. I'll definitely treat it as the most important thing."

"You're like this..."

Xu Lang thought for a moment, "The day after tomorrow, I'll call her and we'll make an appointment then."

"the day after tomorrow?"

You're saying you couldn't ask for it, and that it's the thing you care about most, even though it's the day after tomorrow?

Chen Kun was speechless at Xu Lang's nonsensical way of talking.

Firstly, Xu Lang is an investor; secondly, he's also the director of photography; and thirdly, he's wealthy and powerful, so even though Chen Kun is a popular young actor, he can't afford to offend him.

"Okay, then I'll go back and tell Xun-ge to wait two more days."

That's how it was settled.

After the dinner, Xu Lang returned to the hotel.

But soon, he slipped out again and went into Liu Yifei's room.

Liu Yifei, who was wearing pajamas, was quite surprised to see Xu Lang.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing here in the middle of the night? What if someone sees you?"

Stop pretending!

Xu Lang hugged Liu Yifei tightly, kissed her red lips, and said with a smile:

"If I hadn't come, I doubt you would have given me a pleasant look all day tomorrow."

Besides, don't you miss me?

"Hmph, at least you have a conscience!"

Liu Yifei nestled in Xu Lang's arms, looking quite pleased with herself.

Before the banquet, when Liu Yifei, Liu Tao, and An Yixuan gathered together, they chatted and laughed, but each of them was secretly pondering the same thing:

"Xu Lang is here, so how should we allocate the resources?"