HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Xu Lang had just finished replying when Shen Qingyue sent another message.

"Then I'll go with Chen Tao myself. Aren't you worried? Aren't you jealous?"

"ha!"

Upon seeing this, Xu Lang couldn't help but laugh. Not to mention that he didn't care about Shen Qingyue, even if it was someone he cared about, he wouldn't be worried at all if she went out with Chen Tao.

A sycophant is worse than a dog; at best, they'll only get the treatment of being kept at the bedside.

What is there to worry about?

"Would I be jealous of the space under the bed?"

Xu Lang scoffed and replied, "You're overthinking it. Why would I bother with a dog?"

Xu Lang closed the chat window and started walking out; if he didn't leave soon, the cafeteria would get crowded.

This is far more important than anything else.

As a result, life is often unsatisfactory.

Xu Lang had only walked halfway when students poured out of the classroom after class, some even running towards the cafeteria.

If someone isn't enthusiastic about eating, there's definitely something wrong!

Xu Lang was about to run a few steps when he was stopped by a shout from behind.

"Third brother, wait for us!"

Without even looking, it must be Mao Jian, Jiang Wei, and Zhang Yanbin behind him – those three beasts.

In the blink of an eye, the three of them rushed over.

Jiang Wei then wrapped his arms around Xu Lang's neck and said loudly:

"Third brother, your Zhang Hanyun made it into the top three last night."

"Hmph, top three? They're ranked number one."

"Third Brother, if Zhang Hanyun wins the championship, will you get a share of the money?"

Speaking of this, Xu Lang actually remembered that Zhang Hanyun made it into the top three last night, which guaranteed him at least 20,000 yuan.

If we can win the championship, that's a prize of 100,000!

Just as he was about to nod, Mao Jian said:

"Fourth brother, you're being petty. Is it really about money? Don't you think about it? With Zhang Hanyun's popularity, won't people line up on the street to take photos with third brother? That's all money!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the other two immediately turned red.

I was filled with envy and jealousy, and I was so angry!

Look at others, and then look at yourself?

Sigh, we're from the same dorm, how come there's such a big difference between us?

This imbalance was quickly resolved.

Jiang Wei put his arm around Xu Lang's shoulder and said, half threatening and half pleading:

"Third brother, don't say anything more. Right now, you go to a seafood restaurant and set up a table with some shark fin and vermicelli soup. Quickly mend my emotional wounds, otherwise, how can I live in the same dormitory with you anymore? You'll drive me crazy!"

Upon hearing that the situation had escalated to the point of "endangering life," Xu Lang quickly backed down.

"It's just setting up a table, let's go, let's go now!"

He was happy that Zhang Hanyun made it into the top three, and it was only right to celebrate and reward himself.

The four of them skipped the cafeteria and went straight out of the school gate.

As for the seafood restaurant, it was just Jiang Wei joking. After all, what family would have four men eating seafood in the middle of the day?

Isn't eating skewers delicious?

Upon arriving at the barbecue restaurant outside the school, Xu Lang waved his hand dismissively, "Today, it's on me, Young Master Xu! Order whatever you like!"

"Haha, third brother, don't cry later!"

"Third brother, then I'll really be easygoing. Let me tell you, when I'm easygoing, I'm not human."

"Hey, why are you clicking on them one by one? You're just dividing them up piece by piece."

Xu Lang didn't care as he watched the three animals marking their names page by page on the small lists he had written.

This barbecue restaurant off campus is just a place where you can eat as much as you want. How much can you eat?

Among dorm buddies, playful banter and playful insults are a must.

But in my heart, there are also bottom lines.

Soon, a huge pile of meat skewers was brought out, along with cases of beer.

Judging from their posture, these guys are planning to drink until they drop.

"No classes this afternoon, what's there to be afraid of? Let's drink!"

None of the four of them had eaten breakfast, so they devoured their food and drinks in a whirlwind.

After eating and drinking for a while, the four of them slowed down.

Mao Jian held up the meat skewer, peeling it off as he asked curiously:

"Third brother, tell me honestly, you've made quite a bit of money lately, haven't you?"

Before Xu Lang could answer, Jiang Wei spoke up for him, "Is there any need to ask? Do you see him attending classes every day? Are you ever around to see him? He's always out doing his side jobs."

As they were talking, Xu Lang's phone rang.

Xu Lang's eyes lit up when he picked up the phone; it was Zhu Zhu calling.

Xu Lang swallowed the meat in his mouth, cleared his throat,

Hello.

"Hello, Teacher Xu, sorry to bother you, this is Zhu Zhu, do you remember me?"

"I have a bad memory for everyday things, but beautiful women are an exception."

Xu Lang's words sparked another round of excitement among Jiang Wei and the other two. After making a reassuring muting gesture to them, Xu Lang spoke into the phone:

"What's up? Did you need something?"

"Yes, there are indeed some things."

Zhu Zhu spoke very politely, "Teacher Xu, you know 'Men's Health' magazine, right? They just started publishing recently and are looking for suitable models everywhere. I'd like to ask you to take some photos for me, and I'd also like to apply."

"Oh?"

Zhu Zhu's words immediately piqued Xu Lang's interest.

Both "Men's Style" magazine and Zhu Zhu were targets of interest to Xu Lang.

Xu Lang himself wanted to start a magazine, and the content would definitely focus on beautiful women. In this regard, the newly launched "Men's Wear" magazine, which also focuses on beautiful women, is his biggest competitor.

This is why Xu Lang was interested in "Men's Health" magazine.

As for Zhu Zhu, is there even a need to ask why Xu Lang is interested in her?

Even if a man loses his brain and is left with only biological instincts, he can still understand this.

Zhu Zhu was the object of countless men's dreams.

She has been on the list of "100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World" for ten consecutive years, and her highest ranking was 10th. She is the number one in Asia in terms of the longest time on the list and the highest ranking.

Career and women—these are the lifelong goals of a man.

And now, they've appeared together.

When these two things came together, Xu Lang suddenly felt that the meat skewers in his hand no longer tasted good.

"no problem."

Xu Lang readily agreed, then after a moment's thought, added, "How about this, whenever you're free, come to the Beijing Film Academy to find me, and we can discuss our ideas."

"That's great!"

Zhu Zhu's voice was full of excitement, "Then let's do it tomorrow morning."

She immediately changed her mind, saying, "Oh dear, I forgot you have class. How about tomorrow at noon? I'll treat you to lunch, and we can chat together."

"Okay, see you tomorrow at noon."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Lang was about to raise his glass when he saw that Jiang Wei and the other two had all slumped into their chairs, no longer eating their meat skewers or drinking their wine.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you eating?"

When Xu Lang asked the question, Jiang Wei looked aggrieved. "Third brother, can you please stop blocking our way from taking jobs? It's so discouraging and frustrating. Are you even letting us eat?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Lang immediately understood; the phone call must have provoked the three of them again.

"Damn, look at you three being so pretentious! Take it or leave it!"

Xu Lang wouldn't even fawn over Qin Feifei, so why would he indulge the three of them? He directly waved to the waiter, "Boss, we don't want what we haven't served yet."

"Oh, no, no, no!"

Mao Jian quickly reached out to stop him, glared at Jiang Wei, and then advised:

"Second brother, even if you're feeling down, don't let it affect your meat skewers. Eat, eat big bites, turn the meat skewers into energy, and dispel this feeling of being down."

Watching the three of them resume their retaliatory eating and drinking, Xu Lang was speechless at the sheer absurdity of their antics.

It wasn't until after 2 p.m. that the four of them, their faces flushed, staggered out of the barbecue restaurant.

Mao Jian patted his belly with one hand and picked his teeth with the other, saying to Xu Lang:

"Third brother, we're hoping you get more work. For no other reason than that, one barbecue meal per job isn't too much to ask, is it?"

"Yes, yes, Brother Mao is right!"

The three echoed each other and all looked at Xu Lang.

"Take a meal for every job you get? No problem, I'm just worried you won't be able to keep up with the demand."

As Xu Lang spoke, he waved his phone at the three of them.

"See, we've got more work coming in!"