HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 63: Body Shape Indicators

As expected of "Men's Style," it's at its peak.

The lounge is as luxurious as a suite in a five-star hotel.

Looking at the payment record in his hand, Zhu Zhu felt a pang of heartache at the thought of 500 yuan for just two hours.

But glancing at Xu Lang beside her, she secretly plotted:

"If we can 'win over' Xu Lang, saving several thousand yuan in filming costs, then the money will be well spent!"

After closing the door, Zhu Zhu let out a silent breath, as if making some kind of decision.

Looking at Xu Lang, who was smiling at her with his arms crossed, she asked curiously:

"Teacher Xu, what are your filming ideas? Tell us about them."

"good!"

On the way up, Xu Lang had been thinking about the theme of the shoot.

At this moment, although the theme is not yet clear, it has already taken shape.

"For an unknown model to break out in FHM, she has to break the status quo of FHM and demonstrate her competitiveness."

Xu Lang's words, especially the phrase "breaking out of the circle," made Zhu Zhu's eyes light up. This was exactly what she wanted.

"But what is the current state of FHM, and how can it be changed?"

Xu Lang picked up a copy of "Men's Health" magazine and casually flipped through it. It was full of pictures of beautiful legs and large breasts, all carrying strong sexual innuendo.

"Tell me the truth, when it comes to sex appeal, can you beat them?"

Startled by Xu Lang's question, Zhu Zhu straightened up, his face full of defiance.

"My physical condition is definitely no worse than theirs, and in fact, better than most female celebrities!"

Clearly, Zhu Zhu was very confident in her physical condition, and she understood it well.

Xu Lang observed Zhu Zhu's physique:

She is 166cm tall without shoes, and with 8cm heels, she is 174cm tall.

Her weight is 48kg, which perfectly meets the standard of "a good woman weighs no more than 100 pounds";

Measurements: 84-61-86, bust-waist difference 23cm, waist-hip difference 25cm, a standard hourglass figure;

Beyond these obvious aspects, as a photographer, Xu Lang values even more:

Head-to-body ratio: between 7.5 and 8, an absolute supermodel standard;

Head-to-shoulder ratio: approximately 1.3, top-of-the-line configuration;

The ratio of upper to lower body is 3:7, which is basically at the golden ratio point.

Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.68, which falls exactly in the "healthiest and most attractive" range (0.67-0.70) as defined by the Harvard School of Public Health.

Hip line height: 3 cm above normal;

These metrics may be unfamiliar or unnoticed by the average person, but they are what photographers value most.

It's very simple. Whether a person looks comfortable, harmonious, or sexually attractive is determined by these indicators.

Let's take the two indicators, "waist-to-hip ratio" and "hip height," as examples:

When men say that a big butt is sexy, they are actually referring to a high waist-to-hip ratio and a perky butt.

Neither of these two indicators are absolute values, but rather comparative values.

It's because the waist is thin that the hips appear wide;

It's because of the high hip line that it looks perky;

Xu Lang had studied these indicators in detail, taking Xu Qing, who was famous for her "perky buttocks," as an example:

Her waist-to-hip ratio is 27 centimeters, which is 2 centimeters more than Zhu Zhu's 25 centimeters.

Even more striking is that Xu Qing's hip line is 4 centimeters higher than that of an average person, and 1 centimeter higher than that of Zhu Zhu.

This is why she became a breakout star in "Hidden Man".

You have to admit Jiang Wen has a sharp eye!

However, Xu Qing's hip line is already the ultimate among domestic female stars, and it is something that can only be encountered once in a lifetime.

The Zhu Zhu before me is slightly different in terms of data, but her charm is in no way inferior.

Xu Lang still remembers the way Li Na walked in "The Elite Lawyer"—that was truly graceful and charming.

The way her waist twisted was so powerful it made a man's soul leave his body.

After analyzing the data, Xu Lang nodded in approval.

"Your physique isn't just good, it's excellent."

Upon being affirmed by Xu Lang, Zhu Zhu's face immediately showed a hint of smugness.

But what Xu Lang said next made her very upset.

"Even if you have a good physique, it's useless; you lack an aura."

"Halo? What does that mean?" Zhu Zhu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"The aura of a celebrity!"

Xu Lang explained it in very simple terms:

"Men are not only attracted to beauty and sexiness, but also to the satisfaction they feel. No matter how beautiful an ordinary person is, they are not as good as an ordinary celebrity, because in the minds of the audience, celebrities are high above, unattainable and unseen. It is this mentality that makes them more attractive."

Simply put, you can think of it this way: uniform fetish, you know? Whether it's a nurse or a flight attendant, besides the sexiness of their bodies, that identity and that uniform also create an aura, just like with celebrities.

Xu Lang's words were like a needle, pricking Zhu Zhu, who had just been defiant, until he deflated.

"Ugh!"

With a sigh, Zhu Zhu looked utterly frustrated. "Teacher Xu, are you saying that's a vicious cycle with no solution?"

"No, not at all!"

Xu Lang's words acted as a morale booster, giving Zhu Zhu hope once again.

"Now, whether it's the cover or the illustrations, 'Men's Health' magazine follows the same formula, focusing on sexiness and sexual innuendo."

But when we film, we can break out of this framework.

"Jump out? How do I jump out?"

Zhu Zhu was very interested in Xu Lang's statement, but as a professional model, she was also very worried.

"Breaking out of a framework isn't that easy. If it were, it wouldn't be a framework anymore!"

Just because others can't do it doesn't mean Xu Lang can't.

His reborn identity means that he is not within the current social framework at all.

Have you noticed that the photos photographers are taking of these celebrities and models can all be categorized into one type, called:

beforehand?

But we did the opposite: we filmed "afterwards"!

"Before and after?"

Zhu Zhu looked somewhat confused, but soon her face flushed red.

Undoubtedly, the "affair" Xu Lang was referring to was the affair between men and women.

Even though Zhu Zhu was magnanimous and didn't care, he was too embarrassed to openly discuss this "matter" with Xu Lang.

Xu Lang, however, ignored Zhu Zhu and continued speaking to himself:

"Beforehand, whether it's sexiness or sexual innuendo, it's all about arousing desire; afterward, it's about hurting the heart."

"Ouch!"

Zhu Zhu felt that Xu Lang's words were becoming more and more unreliable. She couldn't understand him at all. Was he supposed to be a wise man "after the fact"?

What does this have to do with being heartbroken?

Seeing Zhu Zhu's puzzled expression, Xu Lang explained further:

"What I mean by 'afterwards' is not the ordinary afterwards, but rather..."

Xu Lang carefully considered some words,

"But rather, it's what happens after the devastation."

"what?"

The word "destruction" itself was like a violent storm, causing Zhu Zhu to turn pale with fright.

"Teacher Xu, you..."

Regardless of Zhu Zhu's surprise, Xu Lang's account of the process was actually a process of organizing his thoughts.

Think about it:

If a valuable piece of porcelain is broken and you see shards scattered all over the ground, what would you do?

What would you do if a world-famous painting was vandalized and scribbled on, becoming a complete mess?