HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Not a single one of them is any good!

After thinking for a long time, Xu Lang came to this conclusion.

However, Xu Lang's evaluation was not derogatory at all; it was completely neutral.

Because I'm no saint either!

While Xu Lang was lost in thought, Qin Feifei had already finished her call, her face beaming with joy.

"Xu Lang, I've discovered that your mouth is truly blessed. You said there would be an audition opportunity as soon as you got off the plane, and you were right."

"Of course!"

Xu Lang and Qin Feifei walked out side by side, saying to each other:

"I heard from the master who blessed me that if you want the words to be more accurate, the person being spoken to just needs to kiss you, and the accuracy rate will double."

"What Master Liu Man? You're just talking nonsense."

"Don't believe me? Why don't you try it!"

Seeing Xu Lang pouting and trying to kiss her, Qin Feifei quickly pushed him away, yelling, "Are you crazy? In broad daylight!"

"Haha, Fei-jie, are you saying we can kiss outside of broad daylight?!"

"Dream on!"

The two walked out chatting and laughing. While waiting for their car outside, Qin Feifei spoke earnestly to Xu Lang:

"Xu Lang, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for the photos you took for me, I wouldn't have had this opportunity."

This opportunity was indeed unexpected.

However, this also illustrates the importance of exposure.

"We still need to create our own exposure platforms, whether it's magazines or websites, and we need to accelerate that process."

Just as Xu Lang was thinking, Zhou Man called.

"Hey, Ms. Xu, have you gotten off the plane yet?"

"Yes, I just got off and am heading towards the exit."

"Okay, I've arranged for a driver to pick you up, and the hotel has been booked for you."

As Zhou Man spoke, she began to apologize again, "Teacher Xu, I'm so sorry. The final is tomorrow night, and we're all busy rehearsing. President Li asked me to make sure you get everything arranged. Don't worry, we'll take care of your food and lodging here."

"It's okay, you guys are busy, I just came here to have some fun."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Lang called the driver's number that Zhou Man had sent him.

Soon, a minivan picked up the two and headed straight for the Hunan International Film and Television Convention and Exhibition Center Hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel entrance, Xu Lang took a photo of the entrance and then sent it to Wang Zhe.

Soon, Wang Zhe's message came back.

"Holy crap, Lang, you're staying at the Convention Center Hotel? Did you win the lottery?"

"Stop talking nonsense and come over here. We'll have dinner together tonight."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Just as I was about to put down my phone, my ex-girlfriend #1's avatar on QQ started flashing again.

"Xu Lang, didn't you say you didn't have time to come to Changsha?"

Shen Qingyue found out so quickly?

Xu Lang didn't need to guess to know that Wang Zhe must have just been with Shen Qingyue and Chen Tao.

"This is my job, I have to come." Xu Lang started making up nonsense again.

Upon entering the hotel, while checking in at the front desk, Xu Lang and Qin Feifei started bantering again.

"Sister Fei, they only booked a double room for me. Why don't you squeeze in with me for the next couple of days?"

"Okay."

Qin Feifei said nonchalantly, but her next sentence carried a chilling undertone: "If you don't want to be a man for the rest of your life."

"Well..."

Xu Lang shuddered. "Sister Fei, do you have violent tendencies? This is an illness, you need treatment!"

"Your mind is always filled with nothing but bad thoughts; that's a problem that needs treatment!"

As she spoke, Qin Feifei pinched Xu Lang's waist again.

"Oh my, you're ruthless. I won't stoop to your level."

Xu Lang turned to the waiter and said:

"We need two double rooms, not on the same floor."

"Um?"

His request left Qin Feifei bewildered. "Why put it so far away? Why aren't the rooms next to each other?"

"I snore loudly at night, and I'm afraid it will disturb your sleep."

Xu Lang pulled his suitcase and walked towards the elevator, while Qin Feifei, watching his retreating figure, couldn't help but pout.

"They definitely don't have good intentions!"

In the elevator, Xu Lang handed Qin Feifei the room key for room 1706. "By the way, some of my classmates are coming to see me later. Shall we have dinner with them tonight?"

"Your classmate?"

Qin Feifei refused without even thinking, "I don't know anyone here, so I'm not going. Just leave me alone. I need to spend some time figuring out the audition myself."

Xu Lang thought for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Okay, then you can make your own arrangements. I'll be in room 1608. Just let me know if you need anything."

As they were talking, the elevator reached the 16th floor, and Xu Lang walked out with his bag on his back.

After entering the room, I washed my face and tidied up my things. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"They're here!"

Xu Lang opened the door, and before he could even see clearly, a dark figure suddenly pounced on him.

"Haha, Brother Lang, I've missed you so much!"

It was Wang Zhe.

He embraced Xu Lang tightly, his passion burning brightly.

"Holy crap, get away from me."

Xu Lang pushed Wang Zhe, who was hugging him, away with disgust. "I said, why are you getting more and more yin energy? Maybe you shouldn't stay in Chengdu. If you keep going like this, you'll be turned gay sooner or later."

Just then, a delicate shout rang out from outside the door, carrying a strong sense of complaint.

"Xu Lang~~~!"

Shen Qingyue strode in, followed by her sycophant Chen Tao.

Shen Qingyue glanced around the room, her eyes filled with envy. She stood before Xu Lang, hands on her hips, her question laced with reproach and coquettishness.

"Didn't you say you weren't coming?"

You still fly and stay in five-star hotels... Do you even care about me anymore?

"Take a look for yourself!"

Xu Lang pried open Shen Qingyue's eyelids with one hand and leaned closer to make her look at him.

Shen Qingyue indeed saw herself in Xu Lang's eyes, and couldn't help but feel a little secretly pleased.

"That's more like it."

Upon entering the room, Wang Zhe leaped onto the large bed, vigorously kneading the soft, fluffy pillows, his mouth full of envy.

"This bed is so comfortable! I've decided, I'm not leaving tonight, I'm staying here."

As he spoke, he nodded at Chen Tao, "Taozi, this is much better than that budget hotel you found."

"nonsense!"

Chen Tao was so angry he almost twisted his nose out. He thought to himself, "Not only is the bed bad, but the money is bad too!"

Shen Qingyue leaned back in the recliner, her legs propped up on the shoe-changing stool. "Oh, I really don't want to leave. Let's all stay here."

Hearing this, Chen Tao felt a pang of heartache. He had promised to cover all the food, lodging, and transportation for Shen Qingyue in order to coax her to come.

Seeing this, Xu Lang smiled broadly and pointed to the large bed, saying:

"Come on in, welcome, sleep in."

Seeing the restless look in Shen Qingyue's eyes, Chen Tao quickly asked:

"And what about me?"

"you?"

Xu Lang pointed to the foot mat under the bed, "Here, that's your special spot."

At this moment, the simp's role as someone who only serves to stay by the bedside becomes a tangible reality.

"Hold!"

Chen Tao's face flushed red, feeling utterly humiliated. "Hmph, Xu Lang, what are you so arrogant about? You just wait and see."

After saying that, he turned around and stormed out.

"Um?"

Watching Chen Tao's retreating figure, Xu Lang found it somewhat amusing. "He ran away in anger? Is he abandoning Shen Qingyue?"

If Chen Tao could really stop fawning over Shen Qingyue, Xu Lang would really think more highly of him.

But after a short while, Chen Tao returned angrily, holding two room keys in his hand.

"Yueyue, here, let's not put up with this kid's tantrums."

At this point, he glared at Xu Lang, "Hmph, as if anyone can't afford to stay here!"

"ha!"

Chen Tao's move really impressed Xu Lang. "Wow, you're really willing to go all out. You've set a new standard for sycophancy."

Chen Tao's family is well-off, but he's a freshman now, and asking him to book two five-star hotel rooms would be painful, no doubt.

Fortunately, Xu Lang didn't want to continue targeting him. After all, it was an old classmates' reunion, and having fun was the most important thing.

He waved his hand and announced:

"It's my treat tonight! Order whatever you like!"

"Lang Ge is awesome!"

The four of them set off together, eating their way from restaurants to night markets, from fancy meals to snack stalls.

There are many delicious foods in Changsha, and we ate until after 10 p.m. before the four of us patted our round bellies and returned to the hotel.

Originally, Shen Qingyue wanted to spend some time alone with Xu Lang so she could figure out a way to "conquer" him.

As a result, Xu Lang dismissed her with just one sentence.

"You guys go back first, I need to discuss some private matters with Wang Zhe."

"Huh? What are you two researching?"

Shen Qingyue looked at Xu Lang with some worry, and even Wang Zhe's face turned pale.

"Maybe...maybe I should just go back to the budget hotel."

"Stop talking nonsense, you think you can leave now that you're here?"

With a combination of pushing and shoving, Xu Lang shoved Wang Zhe into the room.

"Bang!"

As the door closed, Wang Zhe watched Xu Lang approach and felt a surge of tension.

"Brother Lang... I... I can't do it!"

"Get lost! You might be able to do it, but I'm not!"

Xu Lang leaned closer to him, pointed to a number on his phone, and whispered something to him:

"Do as I say, send a text message to this phone."