HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang hesitated before asking that question.

"Is it really a good idea to question her in public, or rather, to expose her?"

To be honest, Xu Lang didn't know.

He didn't know what impact his actions would have on Zhang Liangying, but he did know one thing:

Not exposing it will definitely lead to bad results!

In her previous life, Jane Zhang had already proven herself over fifteen years and at a cost of 600 million.

"What could possibly be worse than this?!"

So Xu Lang disregarded everything else.

Besides this reason, Xu Lang had another factor in mind, which was:

I just can't stand Feng Ke!

Reborn into this life, if I don't like you, can't I get rid of you?

With Xu Lang holding her hand and lifting her chin, Zhang Liangying's eyes streamed down her face.

When Feng Ke saw this, he was about to step in to stop them, but he was intimidated by the onlookers.

Zhang Hanyun immediately sided with Xu Lang and encouraged Zhang Liangying:

"Sister, if you have any difficulties, just tell us, and we'll help you."

Those around them also felt that Zhang Liangying and Feng Ke's relationship seemed abnormal. Driven by gossip and a self-proclaimed sense of justice, they all echoed this sentiment.

"Yes, young lady, tell us what's wronged you, and we'll help you."

In this way, Feng Ke had no choice but to stop her, and Zhang Liangying was also placed on the fire.

Seeing her helpless expression, Xu Lang felt a pang of pity, but it quickly vanished.

"A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one; it's bound to break sooner or later anyway!"

Although his resolve was firm, his words were not as harsh.

"Liangying, tell me, what exactly did Feng Ke do to you?"

"I..."

Zhang Liangying glanced at Feng Ke, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and helplessly could only stammer:

"Brother Feng... said he would help me connect with competitions, design my image, buy songs for me, arrange fans to support me so my performances wouldn't be dull, negotiate collaborations with management companies for me, and improve my singing skills."

...

Zhang Liangying spoke at length, her words sounding rich in content and indeed carrying a heavy responsibility.

After hearing this, Xu Lang sneered, glanced at Feng Ke, and then asked Zhang Liangying.

"Okay, you've said so much, so let me ask you, has he done all of those things?"

"this..."

Zhang Liangying recalled every little detail of her six months of knowing Feng Ke:

"Going to the music house to sing and earn money was recommended by Wang Zhengliang;"

I participated in the "Shining Star College Student Singer Selection Competition," which I signed up for myself, and I won the championship.

Go participate in the talent show "My Show"?

It was indeed Brother Feng who helped me make the contact, but unfortunately, it was there that I was humiliated by Andy Hui, who said I was incredibly tacky. Not only did I gain nothing, but I also developed a psychological trauma from it.

After I won the "Shining Star College Singer Selection Competition", Warner Music said they wanted to sign me, but Brother Feng refused, saying that he would arrange a better signing company for me in the future, but it hasn't happened yet.

Help me improve my singing? I got into the Sichuan Conservatory of Music on my own merit.

Buy me a song? I don't have a single song of my own yet;

Design a new look for me? I'm still using photos taken by Xu Lang;

...

As she pondered, Zhang Liangying suddenly realized a problem.

"Brother Feng said I can't do anything without him, and no one cares about me. But in the past six months, he seems to be very busy, but it seems that apart from calling me unsophisticated, he hasn't done anything."

This result filled Zhang Liangying with fear, as if the mountain she had always relied on was about to collapse.

It left her with no one to rely on and completely devoid of a sense of security!

Xu Lang noticed all of Zhang Liangying's expressions.

Without asking, Xu Lang already knew the outcome:

"Hmph, haven't you noticed that so far, he hasn't done anything truly meaningful, or rather, he hasn't accomplished anything?"

At this point, Xu Lang suddenly slapped his forehead and quickly corrected himself:

"Oh, no, he accomplished one thing: he successfully fooled you, you silly girl!"

At this point, Xu Lang stopped provoking Zhang Liangying and instead addressed Feng Ke directly.

"Hey Feng, for the past six months, you've been belittling Zhang Liangying every day, saying she's unsophisticated, saying she's no good at this or that, just to undermine her confidence and make her dependent on you, right?"

You even interfere when people talk to their mothers on the phone or buy things for them. Are you out of your mind?

After being scolded by Xu Lang, Feng Ke's face, which was originally as black as the bottom of a pot, turned red, as if it had been burned by anger.

He pointed at Xu Lang, "You're talking nonsense! I... I was just discussing Xiaoying's image with the planners from Tianyu Media."

As he spoke, he took a document out of his bag, waved it in his hand, and sneered at Xu Lang:

"You don't understand the path I paved for Xiaoying at all, so what right do you have to point fingers?"

I was telling her this, but it was all for her own good, to prepare her for a spectacular performance on Super Girl next year.

"what?"

Everyone was surprised by what he said, especially Zhang Liangying, whose eyes lit up when she heard the words "a meteoric rise to fame".

She subconsciously glanced at Zhang Hanyun in the crowd, longing to be like Zhang Hanyun and become a star in the competition.

"Can I really make a name for myself? Am I capable?"

Zhang Liangying couldn't help but look at the packaging plan in Feng Ke's hand, her eyes filled with fervor.

Looking at the plan in Feng Ke's hand, Xu Lang was also a little curious. He reached out, took it, and flipped through it.

The cover had a large line of text:

The tragic dolphin princess!

Upon seeing this name, Xu Lang couldn't help but chuckle.

Feng Ke, however, seemed rather smug. Pointing to the proposal, he said to Zhang Liangying:

"Xiaoying, next year when you participate in Super Girl, your promotional direction will be: the tragic dolphin princess."

Among them, the tragic theme highlights your background and indomitable spirit, while the dolphin-like high notes highlight your singing skills.

I want all the fans across the country to know how difficult your journey has been, how much you've carried, and how much you've sacrificed.

Even so, you remained resilient and persevered. Not only did you support your family through your own efforts, but you also completed your university studies on your own while performing. This inspiring spirit alone is enough to make you a national idol.

When Feng Ke said this, everyone around him couldn't help but nod in agreement, especially Zhou Man, a veteran in creating planning documents, who couldn't find a single flaw in the packaging:

Tragedy can evoke empathy from the audience;

The dolphin's voice can truly captivate the ears and hearts of the audience.

These two combined are indeed a formidable weapon.

As Xu Lang listened to this proposal, his mind was filled with memories of the 2005 Super Girl competition from his previous life.

2005 marked the second season of Super Girl, and also its peak.

After a moment's thought, Xu Lang vaguely remembered that at the beginning of the competition, the direction of Zhang Liangying's image building was indeed:

suffering!

In every interview, he would mention that his father died young, that he started singing in bars at the age of 15 to support his family, and that his mother was in poor health.

Subsequently, she made "dolphin voice" her only label, so that everyone would think of dolphin voice when they mention Zhang Liangying;

From Feng Ke's perspective, this plan was undoubtedly a success.

After all, Jane Zhang did indeed achieve third place.

Moreover, at that time, Chinese people were drawn to the "tragic" theme. In the skit "Not Short of Money," Zhao Benshan even joked that after singing a song, one must recount the hardships one had endured, and one must do so while crying.

As he was thinking, Zhang Liangying took the proposal from his hand.

As Zhang Liangying flipped through the proposal, her eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope.

Feng Ke, who was standing nearby, witnessed all of this, and hope was rekindled in his heart.

"As long as we can use this proposal and the resources behind it to attract Zhang Liangying, that's enough!"

Xu Lang understood their thoughts, and his mind raced.

"No, I must break this historical pattern!"