HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Feng Ke was furious!

Huge discount? Is 99% off considered a huge discount?

This kid is deliberately trying to disgust me!

If Chen Di hadn't been there, Feng Ke would have loved to pounce on Xu Lang and bite him a couple of times to vent his anger.

But then Chen Di spoke.

"Young man, your photos are pretty good, but 2000 yuan is still too expensive. Give me some face and I'll charge you 1000 yuan per photo. If any of my Super Girl contestants need promotional photos in the future, I'll recommend you."

Chen Di now finds Xu Lang particularly pleasing to the eye, not only because of the photo, but also because of the way Xu Lang addressed him just now:

Super Girl Godfather!

That's a good name.

Chen Di felt relieved after hearing this.

The first season of Super Girl is currently underway in four major competition areas across the country, and its popularity continues to rise.

Later, when the show became popular, his status as the "Godfather of Super Girl" also rose accordingly.

Yes, this name must be spread out so that everyone knows it.

Moreover, what Chen Di just mentioned about the Super Girl contestants taking promotional photos is definitely not a hoax.

If some photos of Zhang Liangying's caliber were to emerge, it would be a huge boost to the Super Girl program.

Xu Lang never expected to run into Chen Di here, let alone that Chen Di would agree to introduce him to business.

This is a great deal!

"Since Mr. Chen has said so, I will naturally listen to him. We'll do as you say, one thousand per sheet."

Xu Lang's words gave Chen Di a lot of face.

Chen Di nodded in satisfaction, and his eyes showed even more goodwill as he looked at Xu Lang.

"This kid is sensible!"

He nudged Feng Ke beside him with his elbow and urged him:

"Such a great opportunity, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and pay up!"

"Huh? This..."

Feng Ke must be feeling really frustrated.

But he dared not offend Chen Di. He was still hoping to bring Zhang Liangying to the 2005 Super Girl competition. How could he do it without building a good relationship with Chen Di?

Even if you don't want to, you have to pay this money.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Mr. Chen."

As Feng Ke spoke, he took out his wallet from his bag, counted out two thousand yuan, and handed it to Xu Lang.

My heart is bleeding, my hands are trembling, and my chest is filled with resentment!

But he dared not vent his anger; the only way was to swallow it down, suppress it, and let it out through his back door.

At this moment, Jane Zhang also finished singing.

She saw what was happening below from the stage, and her heart had been in her throat ever since she saw Xu Lang.

She was supposed to sing five songs, but she sang two and then came off the stage early.

I can't stay still, I can't keep singing!

"Xiaoying, you've come at the perfect time. How are you feeling?"

Chen Di proudly handed the camera to Zhang Liangying.

Zhang Liangying glanced at Xu Lang, quickly lowered her head, took the camera, and stared at the photos inside, stunned.

Then, she covered her mouth with one hand and began to cry silently.

As Chen Di said, Zhang Liangying has had a tough time these past few years.

Her family was already struggling financially. When she was 15, her father died of lung cancer, and her mother lost her job and became seriously ill.

From that time on, she shouldered the heavy responsibility of supporting her family.

But she loved singing and didn't give up on her dream. While working hard to earn money, she also studied on her own and was admitted to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music.

No one can understand the hardships and grievances I've endured along the way.

But these two photos resonated deeply with her, like a flash of lightning illuminating the suffering and struggles deep within her memory.

Zhang Liangying covered her mouth and sobbed silently, a sight that broke one's heart.

After a long while, she stopped crying, looked up at Xu Lang, and was even more puzzled:

"He said this is the real me. How does he know so well?"

These two photos can be said to have touched Zhang Liangying's heart.

"Thank you!"

Zhang Liangying kept her head down, not daring to look at Xu Lang, nor daring to stand too close to him.

She was afraid that Feng Ke would be angry.

But I felt it would be inappropriate not to express my gratitude.

"No problem!"

Xu Lang was also somewhat smug, but she didn't intend to let Zhang Liangying off the hook so easily. She was still looking forward to seeing her "leading lady" image emerge.

After turning thirty-five, Zhang Liangying radiated confidence; that was her prime.

Fifteen years was still to go, and Xu Lang couldn't wait that long.

He wants to bring forward Zhang Liangying's flowering season.

"Zhang Liangying, you're not unsophisticated at all, really, not at all. You have more style than those current singers, the style of an international superstar."

Xu Lang spoke with unusual seriousness.

"When I was taking the photos, I already had a more suitable image of you in my mind. If you are interested, you can come to the Beijing Film Academy to find me later."

"what?"

Xu Lang's words left Zhang Liangying stunned on the spot.

Over the past five years, because of her poor family background, the immense pressure she faced, and the fact that she wasn't pretty or stylish enough, she felt inferior, isolated, and lacked confidence.

Six months ago, she met Feng Ke, who expressed his willingness to arrange performances for her, take her to competitions, and help her become famous.

Zhang Liangying seemed to have grasped a lifeline, regarding Feng Ke as a beacon in the darkness, and relying on and trusting him exceptionally.

She knew that Feng Ke called her unsophisticated in order to help her.

Even so, the more she heard it, the more upset she felt, the more inferior and less confident she became, and the more dependent she became on Feng Ke.

Because Feng Ke said, "Someone like you, besides me, no one else would want to take care of you."

Now, Xu Lang's sudden statement is the complete opposite of what Feng Ke said.

She was a little scared and suddenly didn't know who to believe.

Xu Lang also knew that it was impossible to change Zhang Liangying overnight.

"It's okay, take your time, I have plenty of time and patience!"

Turning to look at Feng Ke, Xu Lang gave him a warm smile, his face full of gratitude:

"This is the first photo I've ever sold. Teacher Feng is truly my benefactor. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know, and I'll definitely give you a discount."

"Hold!"

Even the usually mild-mannered Feng Ke couldn't help but swear, "This kid is taking advantage of me and acting all innocent, trying to disgust me again, he's absolutely despicable!"

Just then, the system's voice sounded in Xu Lang's mind again:

[Congratulations, host, on completing the task and selling your first photo.]

[Reward: 1 free attribute point.]

"Ha ha!"

Xu Lang held 2000 yuan in his hand, and then thought about the 1 attribute point he had just received.

"This night was absolutely perfect!"

And so, this perfect night came to an end.

. . . . . .

July 31th arrived in the blink of an eye.

Xu Lang pushed his suitcase and boarded the train to Beijing alone.

Well...

Saying it's "alone" isn't quite accurate.

Behind him were his ex-girlfriend Shen Qingyue and his loyal simp Chen Tao.

"Yueyue, I can't go any further in, so please take this box with you!"

Shen Qingyue was carrying a bag in her hand, another bag on her shoulder, and now she had to push a suitcase as well. Just thinking about it made her feel tired.

Seeing Xu Lang carrying only a small bag, Shen Qingyue was both angry and anxious.

"Why didn't that kid say something nice back then? Otherwise, I wouldn't have had to carry so much!"

Xu Lang had no time to pay attention to her; his mind was filled with the beauties from the Beijing Film Academy.

It's famous that the Beijing Film Academy has a lot of beautiful girls.

How can I both attract beautiful women and make money off them?

As soon as the idea popped into his head, Xu Lang felt somewhat shameless.

This "wanting both" attitude is comparable to the "hypocritical" behavior of a scheming woman.

But Xu Langqiang's strength lies in his powerful "self-forgiveness" mechanism.

"I've been reborn, so what if I want more?!"

It's better than those who say, "Even if you were given a chance, you wouldn't be able to use it!"

Xu Lang felt that his rebirth was an opportunity given to him by God. If he didn't seize it, what difference would there be between him and Feng Biao, who was shot by Liu Huaqiang?

But he also knew that an opportunity was just an opportunity; whether or not one could seize it depended on their skills and methods.

"In this life, what method can I use to get beautiful women to willingly offer themselves to me with money?"