HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"Just shoot it like I say?!"

Going for a sexy image?

Thinking of Su Wan's figure, Xu Lang couldn't help but feel a little distracted.

Xu Lang returned to his dormitory lost in thought.

The other three guys were busy finding models and preparing for the photography competition, so the dormitory was unusually quiet.

I checked the school's BBS on my computer. Although the "Women Are Just as Outstanding as Men" campaign had expired, its popularity remained undiminished.

I looked at the data:

"Holy crap, it's already over 100,000?! Covered up so tightly, not revealing a thing, what's there to see?"

Xu Lang couldn't quite understand it.

However, he couldn't understand this. He was just being hypocritical after getting a good deal. Putting aside the real benefits, he made a fortune just from the system rewards he received for being exposed.

This week, the comments on the photos in the "Women Are Just as Great as Men" campaign are still increasing:

The number of visually appealing ratings has reached 3412, and 3 physical attribute reward points have been obtained.

The empathy level rating reached 2261, and 2 appearance attribute reward points were obtained;

The healing and comfort level rating reached 1364, and 1 free attribute point was obtained;

Currently, the remaining attribute points are 2 points for physical attributes, 1 point for appearance, and 1 point for freedom.

After a moment's thought, Xu Lang added 1 point to his physical attribute, leaving one for unforeseen circumstances.

Is it about looks?

It's definitely better to add it as early as possible; there's no need to hold onto it.

After adding it, the rating for the "Appearance" section on the system panel is still:

80%!

After calculating, Xu Lang has already invested 4 attribute points in appearance.

It seems that improving one's appearance is not easy.

As for the one attribute point he had, Xu Lang didn't hesitate and added it to his eyes.

Eyes are essential for making a living, so they must be given special care.

After finishing all this, Xu Lang checked the time and realized there was still some time before his appointment with Su Yourong. Lying on the bed, he thought about taking pictures of her.

Are there any scenes in "The Return of the Condor Heroes" that highlight a woman's sexy figure?

Thinking back to the Condor Heroes stories I read in my previous life, whether novels or TV series, it's indeed hard to find similar ones.

Hard to find?

Then let's create one!

In a TV series, there always needs to be a sexy character.

Xu Lang made up his mind to use his sexy image to help Su Yourong get an audition for "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

I lay down for a while, checked the time, and it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon.

Xu Lang's phone rang, and when he answered, Su Wan's voice came through the line:

"Xu Lang, I'm downstairs. Come down now."

"Okay, coming right away."

Xu Lang tidied up his things, took his camera, and went downstairs.

Downstairs, Su Wan was waving a green ancient costume at Xu Lang.

"Xu Lang, I'm here."

"oh!"

Xu Lang approached Su Wan and looked at the clothes in her arms. "Is this Gongsun Lü'e's clothing?"

"Yes, I had Gong Ying'er help me revise it."

Su Wan blushed slightly as she said this.

Without asking, Xu Lang knew exactly where to change it.

"Come on, I've booked a photo studio on campus, let's go give it a try."

Su Wan truly lives up to her title as a senior student; she knows a lot of people. The photography studio is currently very busy, and she still managed to get the job—that's impressive.

Walking down the street, Su Wan looked at Xu Lang.

"You really have a good eye for picking out that red Guo Fu outfit you found for Teacher Qin yesterday!"

"What's wrong?"

Xu Lang realized that Su Wan's words had a hidden meaning.

"Do you know which character in 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' is currently the most competitive?"

"I really don't know." Xu Lang wasn't really concerned about this matter.

"I'm telling you, it's not the female lead, Little Dragon Girl, but the second female lead, Guo Fu."

"Yeah?"

Xu Lang could understand that Xiaolongnu wasn't the most competitive, after all, Liu Yifei's fairy-like image had already deeply impressed people, and she naturally possessed the temperament of Xiaolongnu.

In addition, her godfather's protection also made it impossible for other actresses to compete with Liu Yifei.

As a second choice, everyone set their sights on the second female lead.

Do you know who has received audition invitations for the role of Guo Fu?

Su Wan asked Xu Lang as if she were showing off.

"Tell me, who are they?"

"You'll be shocked if I told you!"

Su Wan counted on her fingers, one by one: "The first one is Fan Bingbing, one of the 'Four Dan and Two Bing' actresses. She's supposedly the production team's first choice."

"Her? No way!"

In his previous life, Xu Lang was not in the entertainment industry, but he was aware of Fan Bingbing's fame.

Just like Su Wangang said, "Four Dan and Two Bing" were top-tier actresses around 2004. How could Fan Bingbing possibly play the second female lead?

"It's true, I have a senior colleague in their production team who personally saw Fan Bingbing audition for the role of Guo Fu."

"Whatever, who else?"

"And then there's Chen Hao, who's currently very popular and a heartthrob. It's said that the production team's intention is to choose between Fan Bingbing and Chen Hao."

"The competition is really that fierce?"

This level of achievement truly exceeded Xu Lang's expectations.

"Besides these two big stars, He Meitian, Chen Zihan, and Yang Mi have all auditioned for the production team."

"And Yang Mi?"

"Yes, I heard she's only a senior in high school, but she's already played quite a few roles. That's really impressive!"

As Su Wan spoke, a hint of regret flickered in her eyes as she looked at Xu Lang. "The chances of you choosing the role of Guo Fu for Teacher Qin are really slim."

After she finished speaking, her expression became even more forlorn.

"Actually, let alone Guo Fu, even the other minor characters are fighting tooth and nail for it. This time, the Condor Heroes crew said they were participating in the school's photography competition, but I guess it's just to give face to the school leaders and go through the motions."

Sigh, someone as insignificant as me is just here to practice with you.

Hearing this, Su Wan lost all confidence in this opportunity.

"It's okay, we'll take a roundabout approach. I think you have a pretty good chance."

"real?"

Su Wan's eyes lit up, then filled with curiosity. "What kind of indirect approach? Do you have some good ideas?"

"You mean your curves?"

As Xu Lang spoke, he gestured an S-curve towards Su Wan's curvaceous figure.

Su Wan blushed; she understood what Xu Lang meant. "Will this work?"

"certainly!"

Although Xu Lang doesn't know much about the entertainment industry, he does know a lot about fashion.

In 2004, the covers of domestic magazines, such as Rayli, followed a sweet Japanese style, while Harper's Bazaar followed an elegant and dignified style.

Meanwhile, the magazine "Men's Style," which focuses on sexiness, is just preparing to enter the mainland market.

It was in the following years, when Men's Health magazine was at its peak, that mainland Chinese actresses began to truly embrace a sexy image.

Whether someone dares to take off their clothes, whether they dare to show skin, and whether they are sexy or not have become the sole criteria for selecting covers for "Men's Health" magazine.

Xu Langqian's expertise is photography, so he's naturally very knowledgeable about it, especially the cover of Fan Bingbing's "Men's Style" magazine, which he still remembers vividly.

Fan Bingbing's stunningly beautiful face, paired with a sexy nightgown and layered with "letter" elements made of throwing knives, would make any man's heart flutter.

And now, Xu Lang is suggesting that Su Wan take a sexy route, and he's so certain about it, because of this:

It's time for mainland Chinese actresses to compete on sex appeal!

Whoever is bold and acts quickly will be the first to reap the benefits.

This path was also one that Xu Lang had carefully considered.

In the next decade, magazines and the film and television industry will still primarily cater to a male perspective.

From a male-centric perspective, sexiness becomes paramount.

As for ten years from now?

iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video?

Xu Lang didn't want to think about it; just thinking about it made him want to curse.

"Ugh!"

All I can do is sigh!