HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang could feel the trembling in Zhou Xun's hand as she held his.

A blush rose on Zhou Xun's face, and her eyes became somewhat unfocused.

This is a sign of falling in love!

Now Xu Lang understood that Zhou Xun wasn't really after the role of Xiao Wei, but rather seeking thrills.

Just like all her previous relationships, they were all just for experiencing different thrills and different experiences.

For this kind of thrill and experience, Zhou Xun is so willful that she can disregard everything else.

Just like the words she just used:

A double suicide for love!

Now, the one providing this stimulus has become Xu Lang.

"This is insane!"

This is Xu Lang's most honest assessment of the matter.

Zhou Xun was somewhat manic, but Xu Lang was not.

Xu Lang was not frantic at all; on the contrary, he was quite calm. He was still thinking about his own affairs and the purpose of his promise to see Zhou Xun.

Compared to Zhou Xun's willfulness and madness, Xu Lang is the other extreme:

He is incredibly clear-headed about everything!

"You want excitement? Sure, but you'll have to pay a price."

This is Xu Lang's logic.

This logic is simple and cold, and ultimately it comes from his experience of shooting "private photos" in his previous life.

"You want beautiful photos, I want you, we're a perfect match, each getting what we need."

What is it if not a transaction?

Just like before coming to Yinchuan, when Xu Lang and Liu Yan were being intimate, Xu Lang was still thinking about how to give Liu Yan more money and more resources.

Ultimately, it's all about the logic of this "transaction".

Of course, the most crucial factor in Xu Lang's "trading" logic is valuation.

As for the valuation, it was entirely Xu Lang's own doing.

Just like he can casually return a 5000 million yuan management contract to Liu Yifei, he can also spend 8000 million yuan to buy a song for Zhang Liangying.

Whether it's worth it or not, only Xu Lang himself knows.

Now, Xu Lang can certainly agree to Zhou Xun's request for excitement.

After all, having gotten used to young and tender actresses like Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, it's nice to change things up and try a more sophisticated and charming actress like Zhou Xun.

but!

"For things that I don't actively want, and that I have to give something of, you also have to give something of what I want."

Xu Lang felt that his logic was correct.

Everything he did was based on this logic.

While logic is logic, it cannot be stated so explicitly on the surface.

Xu Lang pulled his hand away from Zhou Xun's, which startled Zhou Xun, who looked at Xu Lang with disbelief in her eyes.

She didn't understand. With her status as a top actress in the Chinese entertainment industry and her unique charm, how could she not win over Xu Lang?

Was I not clear enough?

Zhou Xun even started to doubt herself.

Just then, Xu Lang said:

"Brother Xun, I was really tempted just now, and I can't hold back my feelings now."

But we're not a good match. I've just turned 20 (by the traditional Chinese age reckoning), and if word gets out, it won't be good for either of us, don't you think?!

"Not suitable?"

Upon hearing those three words, Zhou Xun felt not only no frustration, but even more excitement, a voice roaring within her:

"That's exactly what we want—the incompatibility! If everything were perfect, what's the thrill left?"

But Zhou Xun, having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, naturally understood the meaning behind Xu Lang's words.

"This is what they want in terms of conditions!"

no problem.

Zhou Xun thought to herself, then grasped Xu Lang's hand again, and said in a trembling voice:

"Xu Lang, we're all sensible people. Just say what you want!"

"Great, that's satisfying!"

Now, Xu Lang stopped hiding his intentions and grabbed Zhou Xun's hand, rubbing it vigorously.

"Brother Xun, did Wayi promise you shares in order to poach you?"

"Um?"

Zhou Xun never expected that Xu Lang would bring up such business matters at such an emotional moment.

"Yes, they promised to give me 5% of the shares."

"it is good."

Xu Lang nodded. "Brother Xun, I'll take these 5% of the shares. I'll give you cash, based on the current highest market value plus 30%."

"this..."

Zhou Xun was somewhat stunned upon hearing Xu Lang's words.

Top-tier artists or directors who have signed agreements with Wayi Entertainment are actually after cash.

In order to spend less cash, Wayi is always willing to acquire shares to make up the numbers.

For example, the previous bet between Wayi and Xu Lang, the current cooperation between Zhou Xun and Wayi, and the contracts between Wayi and Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Guoli all involve certain share promises.

For both the King and Queen, shares can be diluted, and shares can also be redeemed; therefore, shares are certainly not as good as cash.

In the eyes of all partners, shares are not as good as cash.

Therefore, Zhou Xun felt a little dizzy when Xu Lang said this.

"Is this for real?"

But Xu Lang knew that the previous notion that "shares are not as good as cash" was because Wayi had not yet started its IPO.

Once the IPO is launched, Wayi will try to buy back these shares beforehand.

After all, the exorbitant premium brought about by going public cannot be enjoyed by others.

Ever since the last time Da Wang and Xiao Wang attacked Xu Lang online, Xu Lang has seemingly not made any moves, but he has been holding back his anger.

He didn't retaliate immediately; he was waiting for Softstar Entertainment to go public.

"If we're going to get revenge, we'll do it hard!"

This is more in line with Xu Lang's character.

One of Xu Lang's current strategies is to acquire more shares of Wayi.

Seeing that Zhou Xun was a little confused, Xu Lang took the initiative instead.

He held Zhou Xun's small hands in both of his, gently tracing her name in her palms. At the same time, he imitated Zhou Xun's previous actions, casually rubbing his foot against her calf.

"Brother Xun, what are you still hesitating about?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the time and said in an urging tone:

"I have to go to the film set tonight, so we only have less than half a day left. Half a day isn't enough for me!"

Zhou Xun was originally considering the matter of Shenyao shares, but after hearing Xu Lang say this, the matter of Shenyao shares was immediately wiped away by the stimulation brought by the novelty.

"Ugh~~~!"

Her voice carried a suppressed groan from her throat, which, combined with her already hoarse tone, made her voice even more distinctive.

"Okay, I promise."

Upon hearing this, Xu Lang immediately stood up, reached out to stop Zhou Xun, and whispered in her ear:

"Brother Xun, what are we waiting for? I haven't even cancelled my room reservation for you!"

"Well..."

At that moment, Zhou Xun felt the unique passion and excitement emanating from Xu Lang.

Under this stimulation, Zhou Xun felt that her legs were weak and she clung to Xu Lang, half-hanging on him, and followed him.

Upon entering the room and closing the door, Zhou Xun immediately climbed onto Xu Lang, clinging to him and kissing him frantically.

Xu Lang returned the kiss passionately, enjoying the unique charm that belonged to Zhou Xun.