HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"Uh...no!"

As Qin Feifei spoke, she turned her face away, avoiding Xu Lang's gaze.

"I just love the novel 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' and I love the character Xiaolongnu."

At this point, she turned back to look at Xu Lang, her eyes filled with anticipation:

"Didn't you promise to give me a free photoshoot? If you agree, I can be your model for this photography contest."

"Very good!"

Ever since he saw Qin Feifei again, Xu Lang has wanted to photograph her, even without asking for a "mutual exemption" fee.

After all, Qin Feifei is one of the most beautiful women he can currently meet.

Even without "free sharing," taking pictures of beautiful women can be a delightful experience!

"Sister Fei, do you mean you want me to film you in the image of Little Dragon Girl?"

"Um!"

Qin Feifei nodded, stood up, and suddenly called out to Xu Lang:

"Guo'er, call her Auntie!"

Before Xu Lang could react, she burst into laughter, laughing so hard she was shaking uncontrollably.

"Well..."

Xu Lang was a little confused; he didn't quite understand what Qin Feifei was laughing about.

To be honest, he didn't think Qin Feifei resembled Little Dragon Girl.

Qin Feifei has an aura of icy beauty that makes people hesitant to approach her.

However, she is fundamentally different from the aloof, ethereal, and otherworldly Little Dragon Girl.

Or rather, it was the preconceived image of Xiaolongnu created by Li Ruotong and Liu Yifei that influenced Xu Lang.

However, Xu Lang wasn't a man without romance. Since Qin Feifei had said so, how could he miss this opportunity to get closer, or rather, to take advantage of her?

"Auntie, although I call you 'Auntie' with my mouth, I consider you my 'daughter-in-law' in my heart."

This is a classic line from Yang Guo in the novel. Qin Feifei didn't react for a moment, paused, and rolled her eyes at Xu Lang.

"What wife or what? How dare you make such inappropriate jokes with a teacher?"

"Didn't you start it first?" Xu Lang muttered under his breath.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feifei finally realized, "Oh, it's a line from Yang Guo in the novel!"

Feeling Xu Lang groping her hands, Qin Feifei felt both ashamed and angry, but since she was the one who started it, she was too embarrassed to blame Xu Lang.

"Hey kid, have you had enough?"

"Ha ha!"

Xu Lang released his grip, then held the hand to his nose and smelled it, showing absolutely no respect for his teacher.

"Sister Fei, it smells amazing!"

"Hey, you shameless brat, do you think I can't handle you?"

Seeing that Qin Feifei had reached the "critical threshold," Xu Lang turned and ran.

"Haha, Sister Fei, I'm leaving now. I'll come find you again after I've figured out how to film it."

Looking at Xu Lang's retreating figure, and then at her hands that Xu Lang had been kneading for a while, Qin Feifei felt a wave of helplessness:

Are you going to put on a stern face and act like a teacher to him?

He's not buying it.

Are you really angry with him? It's not that serious.

"Ugh, what a headache!"

Meanwhile, Xu Lang, after leaving Qin Feifei's office, reflected on the conversation that had just taken place.

"Not interested in the role of Little Dragon Girl?"

Xu Langcai didn't believe her.

Having lived two lives, he was particularly adept at reading people and situations.

When Qin Feifei said this, she clearly and subconsciously avoided the question, which was a sign of her guilt.

"She asked me to film her as Little Dragon Girl, which clearly means she's aiming for the role."

But soon, Xu Lang shook his head.

"Although Faye Wong is beautiful, she has absolutely no chance of competing with 'Fairy Sister' for the role of Little Dragon Girl!"

Putting aside the image, the sheer amount of capital behind it is an insurmountable obstacle.

"Sister Fei, you don't even have a 'godfather,' so you shouldn't even dream of becoming a Little Dragon Girl!"

However, since Qin Feifei asked him to film it this way, Xu Lang couldn't directly refuse.

"I'll have to find a chance to persuade her later, otherwise this opportunity will be wasted!"

As Xu Lang was thinking, the 7610 in his pocket gave him a notification.

When I took a look, the avatar on QQ was flashing incessantly.

Su Wan?

I haven't heard from her since she last asked about the photoshoot.

Open the dialog box, and Su Wan's information will be displayed:

"Xu Lang, I heard there's a photography competition called 'Beijing Film Academy's Splendor' at school. Are you participating? Have you found a model yet? If you need one, I can be your model for free."

"Give it back to me for free?"

Xu Lang found it somewhat amusing.

A few days ago, Su Wan had asked him about taking photos, but when Xu Lang quoted a price, she lost faith in him, probably scared off by the price of 1000 yuan per photo.

Now, what is she saying?

Xu Lang quickly figured it out: "It seems Su Wan really wants to take photos, but she also really doesn't want to pay!"

Freebie?

That's only if you get it for free and I pay for it!

Xu Lang replied directly by typing:

"No need, we already have a model."

After closing the dialog box, another avatar popped up:

Ex-girlfriend #1: Xu Lang, why do you always ignore me when I talk to you? Tomorrow is the weekend again, come see me.

Since leaving last weekend, Shen Qingyue has been obsessed, and she can't get through the day without sending Xu Lang ten or eight messages a day.

Xu Lang initially gave a token reply, but after a while, he became too lazy to reply.

For six years across two lifetimes, Xu Lang pursued Shen Qingyue.

It is no exaggeration to say that no one in the world understands Shen Qingyue's personality better than Xu Lang.

Her parents won't do it either!

Moreover, parents are often the ones who understand their children the least.

He understood Shen Qingyue's thoughts very well.

"Knowing you've missed the big fish, it's too late to go back and catch it again!"

Xu Lang was too lazy to reply and was about to put his phone away when Shen Qingyue sent another message:

"Xu Lang, didn't you say you'd take my picture? I'll come find you to take it tomorrow, okay?"

"what?"

Xu Lang was actually quite tempted by this one, as his "Goddess" website had just been set up and was in dire need of materials.

"Although I don't like Shen Qingyue, she's good-looking and definitely qualified to enter the 'preliminary selection pool.' Consider it as adding information to our database."

Having made up his mind, Xu Lang replied:

"Okay, when you come tomorrow, I'll take you to take pictures."

Shen Qingyue replied instantly:

"Really? That's great, Xu Lang! You're so kind! I knew you wouldn't be so cruel to me, mwah!"

Xu Lang closed QQ, thinking about taking photos of Shen Qingyue tomorrow.

"It wouldn't be appropriate to ask her to take off some clothes in public."

After a moment's hesitation, he took out the phone number of Song Ming, a senior student he had met in the photography studio, and dialed it.

"Senior Brother Song, is there any free time in our studio tomorrow? I need to take some photos for a friend and would like to use it for an hour."

Since shooting the cover photo for Reyizha there last time, Xu Lang has become a celebrity in the photography studio.

A set of photos ousted a photography teacher who had been taking pictures for eight years;

A set of photos prompted Reyza to publish the article, along with an interview;

Who has that ability?

Xu Lang!

Because of this, the photography studio also gave Xu Lang the green light.

"Junior brother... oh no, Teacher Xu, if you come, there will definitely be a place. Please wait a moment while I confirm and send you the time and studio number."

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, senior brother."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Lang became somewhat interested in filming Shen Qingyue.

For six years across two lifetimes, he pursued Shen Qingyue, but all he ever did was hold her hand and put his arm around her waist. He never even saw her reach home base, let alone second or third base!

In this life, Xu Lang is determined to recoup his investment, including principal and interest.