HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!

Xu Lang opened the door for Qin Feifei, and a junior college student carrying a camera walked in.

He glanced at Xu Lang, but didn't take it seriously, completely ignoring him, and walked straight towards Qin Feifei.

"Teacher Qin, do you have any instructions or requirements for tomorrow's military training filming? I'd like to discuss it with you in advance so I can prepare tonight."

It felt as if the matter was already settled.

Hey, it's like the guest usurping the host's place, no, it's like the cuckoo taking over the nest, uh... no, that's not right either.

Xu Lang thought about it and realized that it seemed like he was the one who had come to take someone else's place.

But I don't care who you are, I'll just take it!

Before Qin Feifei could speak, Xu Lang stepped forward, pulled Zhao Bing aside, and reminded her:

"Hey buddy, you're late for taking photos of the students during military training tomorrow. I'm the one who's late. You don't need to prepare anymore, go home."

"Um?"

Zhao Bing looked at Qin Feifei, then at Xu Lang, completely bewildered.

Who is this? I've already spoken to Teacher Ma, why are you going back already?

Qin Feifei was both amused and exasperated by Xu Lang's unauthorized decision. "This guy is really shameless! Who agreed to that?!"

After a moment's hesitation, Qin Feifei decided to lean towards Teacher Ma. After all, she had just been offered a position at the school, and someone had put in a good word for her. She should give them face for this small favor.

"Xu Lang, how about..."

Upon hearing this opening line, Xu Lang's heart skipped a beat. "We can't let Qin Feifei say these words, or things will get complicated."

"Sister Fei, I think it would be better to do this."

Xu Lang interrupted Qin Feifei, defiantly tilted his head back at Zhao Bing, and sneered:

"Senior, since we both want a good spot for taking photos during military training, let's settle this with our skills."

At this point, he gestured with his camera, his tone becoming even more provocative and taunting.

"How about it? You dare to have a contest? The loser withdraws. It's fair and reasonable. Do you dare?"

Holy crap!

Zhao Bing came here on someone's orders; he had no intention of competing with Xu Lang.

But this kid's tone and expression are so arrogant. If I don't agree, wouldn't I look like a coward?

How can a man back down? Especially in front of the beautiful Qin Feifei.

"Kid, let's have a match!"

"good!"

Xu Lang had been waiting for these words.

Even if Zhao Bing, a junior, has studied for two more years than Xu Lang, so what?

Xu Lang brought with him twenty years of photography skills and experience from his previous life, not to mention the cheat code of the Divine Photography System.

"Hmph, what a greenhorn! He falls for your tricks so easily. What makes you think you can compete with me?"

Qin Feifei, who was standing to the side, witnessed all of this and couldn't help but look at Xu Lang with new respect.

"That kid's really cunning!"

Xu Lang originally had no chance at all, but with a goading tactic, he brought Zhao Bing to the same starting line as him.

"Compare what?"

Zhao Bing was really getting worked up. This new kid dared to challenge me? Today I'll show him my skills!

"Filming military training is essentially shooting portraits."

Xu Lang pointed at Qin Feifei, "Sister Fei, could you please be our model? We'll both take pictures of you, and you can give us your opinion later."

Qin Feifei looked at Zhao Bing, her eyes questioning.

How could Zhao Bing back down in front of a beautiful woman?

"Okay, we'll do as he says!"

Seeing that Zhao Bing was still angry, Qin Feifei already knew the outcome.

She had seen Xu Lang photograph girls that afternoon, and she called them her works of art, the best photos she had ever seen. Zhao Bing had no chance of winning at all.

Although she had a premonition in her mind, Qin Feifei was still very curious and expectant, "I wonder what kind of picture this kid will take of me?"

Xu Lang pondered for a moment and then explained the rules in detail:

"Filming military training usually involves candid shots, so we'll do the same today!"

He directed Qin Feifei, "Sister Fei, do this: you walk in from outside, walk around the office once, and then walk out again. We'll find an opportunity to take pictures here."

After saying that, he made a provocative gesture at Zhao Bing, "Senior, this process only takes thirty seconds, so don't forget to press the shutter!"

"this..."

Zhao Bing was a little confused. The space was so small, the windows were blocked by blinds, there was no light, no good setting, and the time was so short. How could they possibly take pictures like this?

But considering that the conditions are equal, why would I be afraid of you?

"Okay, we'll do it your way!"

Xu Lang looked at the [Dynamic Light and Shadow Golden Time Anchoring] system ability that had been activated in his mind, and he could hardly suppress the smile on his face.

This is simply a lighting and shadow marvel tailor-made for capturing candid moments!

"Am I being a bit unfair by doing this?"

Just as Xu Lang was about to reflect, another voice in his mind immediately overwhelmed him:

"What could be more satisfying than crushing noobs?!"

You want to compete with me? I'll make you suffer!

"start!"

As soon as Xu Lang finished speaking, the door opened, and Qin Feifei walked in as usual.

As a graduate of the performing arts department, she has extensive experience as a model.

She walked on, oblivious to the two people beside her who were crouching down, holding cameras, and looking for an opportunity.

As soon as I got to my desk and turned around, I heard a "click".

Xu Lang has finished filming.

This kind of photo-taking is all about who's fastest and most decisive. Once someone finishes taking their picture first, the pressure falls on the people who follow.

Zhao Bing was anxious, but she didn't want to take the same picture as Xu Lang. She felt that there would be better angles and opportunities later.

As a result, he managed to take a picture only after Qin Feifei had almost turned around and left.

Not taking a photo is like submitting a blank paper; you have to take a photo whether you want to or not!

Looking at the photos in the camera, Zhao Bing was somewhat frustrated. They weren't even a fifth of his usual quality. He glared at Xu Lang, cursing inwardly:

"This kid's rules are way too harsh! How can you play like this!"

But it's too late to say anything now.

"Squeak!"

The door opened again, and Qin Feifei came back.

"How's it going? All filming done?"

"Um!"

This time, Zhao Bing learned his lesson and handed over the camera first, seizing the initiative.

Qin Feifei took the camera, glanced at it, and immediately frowned:

This is indeed subpar; it's about the same as any random snapshot taken in a room by an ordinary person.

Not to mention any theme or creativity!

With a slight pout, Qin Feifei gave her assessment:

"Hmm, the photos are very clear, this camera is really good!"

Depend on!

Zhao Bing's face flushed red all the way to her neck.

Qin Feifei's words made Xu Lang laugh.

He remembered a popular video on Douyin from his previous life, in which a girl stood in front of her phone and asked Doubao, "Do you think I'm pretty?"

Doubao: Hmm, this outfit is very nice, these pants are high-quality, and these shoes are very classy!

He praised her from head to toe, but didn't mention a single thing about her.

"Sister Fei, that's really mean!"

Xu Lang couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

Qin Feifei glared at Xu Lang, then held out her hand, "Let me see yours."

Xu Lang took off his camera and handed it over, very calmly and confidently.

Seeing him like this, Qin Feifei, who hadn't held out much hope, started to feel a little expectant.

"I'd like to see how you've arranged me!"

The moment the screen lit up after she tapped it, Qin Feifei couldn't help but gasp, and covered her red lips with her left hand.

"Um?"

Zhao Bing was stunned and looked at Xu Lang. Did this kid have something he shouldn't have seen in his camera and accidentally showed it to Teacher Qin?

Why else would you be so surprised!

But soon, he realized something was wrong. Qin Feifei's surprised eyes didn't show anger, but rather delight.

"What exactly did they film?"

Zhao Bing leaned closer, her eyes glancing at the photos on the camera:

The setting sun shone through the office blinds, cutting into evenly spaced bands of warm golden light.

A brightest beam of light fell diagonally onto Qin Feifei's doe eyes, capturing the watery light in her pupils and the hint of deep-seated arrogance in every detail.

Another beam of light slid down her swan-like neck, precisely across her high breasts, along her smooth waistline and hip curves, landing on the hem of her slightly flared suit trousers, perfectly outlining the smooth curves of her hourglass figure.

Her face, as she turned her head, fell into the soft shadows diffused by the wall, perfectly outlining her features in a three-dimensional and full way.

The interplay of light and shadow makes it even more captivating!

"How is this possible?"

Zhao Bingren was dumbfounded.

He was there when Qin Feifei turned her face, but the scene in the photo was so fleeting that it was more than a hundredth of a second, or even a thousandth of a second.

How could anyone possibly seize such an opportunity?!

Zhao Bing looked at Xu Lang, her eyes filled with disbelief. "Is this kid even human?"

He quickly shook his head. "No, he must have just gotten lucky; it was pure pure chance!"

Qin Feifei suppressed her surprise and turned the camera screen towards Zhao Bing.

"Do you still need to ask Teacher Ma to evaluate you two?"

"No, no need!"

At this moment, Zhao Bing was completely disheartened. With such a huge difference in quality, even if Teacher Ma came, he wouldn't support him.

That would be inviting humiliation.

Zhao Bing didn't say a word, glanced at Xu Lang, and silently turned and left.

"Bang!"

The door closed, leaving only Qin Feifei and Xu Lang in the office.

Qin Feifei looked at the photo, then at Xu Lang, and felt a surge of excitement. In particular, the "arrogance" in her eyes in the photo was something she had deliberately hidden, but Xu Lang had unexpectedly unearthed.

"This kid is simply..."

Qin Feifei didn't know what words to use to describe Xu Lang.

After a long while, she finally suppressed her excitement and looked at Xu Lang:

"Does this photo have a specific theme, or is it just a candid shot, something I happened to capture?"