HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 75: You dare take another step!

"Brother Lang, whose phone number is this...?"

"Zhang Liangying".

"what?"

Upon hearing the name, Wang Zhe's eyes widened in surprise. "How do you have my senior sister's phone number?"

"Senior sister? Oh!"

Xu Lang suddenly realized that Wang Zhe had gone to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, and in that sense, wasn't that beautiful woman Zhang Liangying his senior?

"Stop talking nonsense, just send it when I tell you to."

"Oh, then tell me, what should I send?"

"Let me think about it."

On his way to Changsha, Zhang Liangying's text message completely piqued Xu Lang's interest.

As for Zhang Liangying's advice not to call or text her, how could Xu Lang possibly be stumped by such a thing?

This is also why Xu Lang captured Wang Zhe.

"Hmph, you think I won't post it just because you say so? Do you think I'm the kind of person who listens to everyone?"

Afraid of angering Feng Ke?

Xu Lang wished he could die of anger.

Just because he angered Feng Ke, Xu Lang had to take the initiative to contact Zhang Liangying.

However, in order to have a backup plan, he still dragged Wang Zhe down with him.

"Just write it like this."

Xu Lang pondered for a moment, then began to direct Wang Zhe.

"Hi, senior! I'm Wang Zhe, a freshman at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, and I'm also a fan of yours. I think I just saw you in Changsha. Are you in Changsha too?"

"Oh? She's in Changsha too?"

"You're allowed to come, but no one else is? Enough talk, just send it now."

"oh."

Wang Zhe edited the newsletter, and after finishing it, he had Xu Lang check it over.

"Okay, no problem, send it."

Wang Zhe clicked the send button, then looked at Xu Lang with a face full of curiosity.

"Brother Lang, you seem particularly interested in Zhang Liangying."

"Yeah?"

"Isn't that right?"

"Okay, then so be it."

Reminded by Wang Zhe, Xu Lang also realized the problem.

"Logically, this shouldn't be the case!"

Xu Lang thought to himself, "Someone like Zhang Liangying, let alone today's country bumpkins, even future leading ladies, wouldn't be my type!"

As he was lost in thought, Wang Zhe's phone rang.

"Here it comes, here it comes."

Wang Zhe's father handed his phone to Xu Lang, who glanced at the text message. Sure enough, it was a reply from Zhang Liangying.

"Hello Wang Zhe, thank you for liking my song."

I'm in Changsha, watching the Super Girl finale rehearsals so I can learn something.

Upon seeing this, Xu Lang's heart skipped a beat. "It's actually at the TV station! That's great!"

Xu Lang said to Wang Zhe:

Send her a text message saying:

"Senior, you're at Hunan TV too? Me too! Can I get your autograph?"

After Wang Zhe finished sending the message, Xu Lang pulled Wang Zhe outside, saying, "Come on, let's go find her."

"Huh? Now?"

Wang Zhe checked the time; it was already 10 p.m.

Is it too late?

TV station rehearsals, don't they all involve working through the night?

Fortunately, the International Film and Television Exhibition Center Hotel is right next to Hunan TV.

Xu Lang and Wang Zhe went downstairs and crossed the street to arrive.

Just then, Zhang Liangying sent another text message.

"You're too kind. I'm not a singer, how could I possibly give autographs to others?"

After reading it, Xu Lang instructed Wang Zhe to reply:

"Senior, I just love listening to you sing, otherwise why would I have gone to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music?"

With your talent, you're sure to be a big star someday. Please sign me! Where exactly are you located? I'll come find you, very soon.

After they finished sending the message, the two continued walking towards the TV station.

"Brother Lang, will they let us in?"

"Nonsense, I never fight a battle unprepared."

Upon arriving at the gate, the two were able to enter the television station smoothly thanks to the invitation letter given to them by Zhou Man.

As I was walking towards the studio, Zhang Liangying sent another text message.

"Okay, I'm in Studio 3."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

After replying to the text message, Xu Lang pulled Wang Zhe along and quickly headed towards Studio Three.

Studio 3

On stage, the host, some actors, and staff were busy rehearsing.

Below the stage, the first few rows were sparsely populated with people, most of whom were staff members.

Zhang Liangying sat alone in the middle of the back, looking aloof and lonely.

As she swiped her finger, the phone in her hand glowed faintly. Looking at the text message, especially the lines "I'm your fan," and "I want your autograph," Zhang Liangying's lips involuntarily curved into a smile.

"So, I have a fan now. It feels great."

I turned off the text message and scrolled through my contacts. Subconsciously, my finger stopped on a contact named "Xu".

Because she was afraid Feng Ke would see it, she didn't even dare to leave Xu Lang's full name.

Ever since seeing the "True Self" photo Xu Lang took of her at the Music House bar a month and a half ago, Zhang Liangying's heart has felt like it has found a place to rest.

"He understands me!"

Whenever she thinks of Xu Lang, those three words always come to mind.

Then, she would unconsciously think of Zhang Hanyun again. She had heard from Chen Di that Xu Lang had done Zhang Hanyun's photos and packaging design.

When Zhang Liangying thought of Xu Lang again, in addition to "he understands me," four more words came to mind:

"He can help me!"

She needs help in many areas, such as financial assistance, honing her singing skills, and building connections, but deep down, all of these need to come second.

What she urgently needs help with is someone to help her get rid of that "earthy" label.

He was told what the judges said, what the audience said, and most importantly, what Feng Ke said.

Ever since buying two photos of Xu Lang at the Music House, Feng Ke's temper has been getting worse and worse.

This is Zhang Liangying's most direct feeling, and she is also the most direct victim.

Whenever she felt wronged, a voice would appear in her head, comforting her and brainwashing her:

"Brother Feng scolded me because he had my own good!"

Only he would be willing to help a country bumpkin like me.

Only he could help me embark on the path of music and realize my dreams.

As she was thinking, her phone suddenly vibrated, startling her. She hurriedly opened her phone and saw a text message pop up.

It was that fan named Wang Zhe; he said he had arrived at Studio 3.

Instantly, Zhang Liangying's heart tightened. It was the first time she had met her fans and the first time she had signed autographs for them.

Zhang Liangying closed her phone and looked up, searching for the fan.

"here!"

At the entrance, two figures were waving at him.

Zhang Liangying subconsciously stood up, about to wave, when suddenly she saw... Xu Lang.

Of the two men, the one in the lead, walking briskly toward her, was none other than Xu Lang, the one she had just been thinking about—the one who understood her and could help her.

"Why...why is he here?"

Zhang Liangying panicked a little. The image that flashed through her mind was Feng Ke's angry face, pointing at her nose and scolding her:

"If I see you contacting Xu Lang again, I'm really cutting ties with you!"

It was a little over a week ago when Zhang Liangying finally couldn't help but call Xu Lang, wanting to ask for help.

As a result, what you fear most is what happens most.

Although he hung up the phone in a hurry, Feng Ke still managed to catch him.

It was precisely because he discovered that Zhang Liangying and Xu Lang were secretly contacting each other that Feng Ke uttered that threatening remark.

That time, Zhang Liangying was scolded to tears by Feng Ke again and promised never to contact Xu Lang again.

But that's often how it is: the deeper you push, the faster you bounce back.

Seeing Zhang Hanyun enter the top three with the highest total number of votes, Zhang Liangying's desire to seek help from Xu Lang rekindled.

It became increasingly difficult to suppress.

So this morning, she secretly sent Xu Lang another text message, asking him not to contact her.

Unexpectedly, Xu Lang now appeared before her, walking briskly towards her.

Zhang Liangying subconsciously glanced around, fearing that Feng Ke might appear.

Then she turned and ran.

She longed to see him, but when they actually met, she was terrified.

The fear that another man might suddenly appear is somewhat like:

Adultery!

As they were frantically fleeing, a loud shout suddenly came from behind them: