[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-chinese-entertainment-starting-as-a-male-model":3,"chapter-chinese-entertainment-starting-as-a-male-model-showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-140":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Chinese Showbiz: Starting as a Male Model",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2217248,3922,"Chapter 140: This girl is a bit unhygienic","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>Auditioning, leaving behind a \"legend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, dashing off with a flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Huang Jingyu’s words: Bai Liang is the type of guy who comes specifically to turn up the intensity for his brothers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Wang Yanlin expressed his complete agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was already used to it, and had even started to enjoy it~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted Bai Liang to succeed in his audition more than he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great Immortal, lead the brothers on another charge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after the audition, it was Yanzi’s turn to step up, but her talks with the *Operation Red Sea* production team didn’t go very smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t an argument, nor did they offend anyone; it was simply that their demands didn’t align.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing from the perspective of Bai Liang’s interests, Yanzi would absolutely not agree to let him take a role lower than the second lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This film was an ensemble piece to begin with; if he were anything less than the second lead, what would be the point of acting in it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the only goal was the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanzi didn’t even dwell too much on the salary this time; if it were the male lead, that stuff really wasn’t as important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The production team, however, found this proposal quite a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even went as far as to suggest an idea: let Huang Jingyu go play the third lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, they were serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that Yang Xing and Bai Liang had a friendship, some things could indeed be spoken openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Jingyu only had the fame from one boys' love drama, and while Bai Liang didn't seem to have the momentum of a single explosive hit, he had acted in too many dramas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the bonuses from some strange \"off-field tactics,\" his fame was definitely not weaker than the other party's; on the contrary, because he had dramas airing constantly, his popularity had never really dipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Love O2O* had already started small-scale pre-broadcast promotion, and the response was quite good; it had even trended twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this drama exploded, Bai Liang would likely shoot straight to the top tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it didn't explode, it would at least be a hit drama; some things were not hard to judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did that saying go before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Film actors are superior to television actors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm... that, too, had its era-specific limitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowing to traffic and popularity was no longer a rare occurrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me play the third lead?\" Huang Jingyu couldn't help but scratch his head after learning of this, his expression very strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just so damn annoying; Bai Liang really was here to turn up the intensity on him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought they were buddies, acting together happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, they were being forced to \"turn against each other\" and fight it out? The plot was changing too fast, making it easy to \"sever ties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This entertainment industry was just too damn dark! His initial judgment had been right after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\" Yang Xing asked, looking as if she were seeking Huang Jingyu’s opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party struggled for a moment, then finally used one of Bai Liang’s catchphrases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works too~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No ambition,\" Yang Xing scolded with a laugh. \"Little Bai only plays the male lead; he doesn't look down on the second lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s just bluffing,\" Huang Jingyu said, feeling relieved while also sounding adamant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it means he’s yielding to you out of friendship. Which one do you want to admit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admitting to either felt shameful~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not cool, buddy; you’re doing so well that it makes people want to punch you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing shook her head, squinting at him. \"Keep that 'that works too' hidden in your stomach forever. You don't have the qualifications to say it. In the future, if something like this happens again, even if the person opposite you is Bai Liang, you must fight to the end, even if it means bleeding and breaking ties!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Sister Yang’s sudden seriousness, Huang Jingyu opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood what she meant, because this was the entertainment industry; resources had to be fought for, even torn away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, the gain or loss of a single role could truly determine an artist's development for the next several years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the logic, but how long had he been in the industry? Asking him to immediately be able to turn his back and stab someone... what kind of innate \"darkening\" holy body was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Sister Yang added, \"Just pretend I was talking nonsense just now. Bai Liang is the exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Jingyu: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sudden pause made one's heart jump up and down; he had already started imagining things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because he doesn't need to compete with you, and you can't learn from him. Just honestly follow the 'rules'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing recalled Bai Liang’s various miracles and had to admit she was impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, even if Bai Liang were signed under her, she couldn't provide him with the sheer volume of resources he managed to get on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply too outrageous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing had once suspected that Bai Liang was hiding some powerful background, and had even asked around in the industry, only to find that the \"Bai Liang’s background\" everyone was spreading was actually her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, if she had that kind of ability, would she have needed to go to Hong Kong to develop? She would have already turned the mainland entertainment scene upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he was so magical?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing closed her eyes and felt like she saw Bai Liang smiling and saying: \"That works too~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head helplessly, thinking that at least this time, it could be considered a failed audition for Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as she knew, this was the first time Bai Liang had participated in an audition and failed to get a role; before today, his success rate was one hundred percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just one hundred percent; it was two hundred percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there were magical scenarios where he went to audition for a small role and inexplicably ended up as the lead or even the male lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his \"invincible golden body\" had been broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for him to turn around and inexplicably pick up an even better role, right? Impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing didn't continue to ponder Bai Liang’s affairs, because it had already exceeded the imagination of a veteran agent like her; she couldn't see through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She decided to focus her energy on Huang Jingyu; using Bai Liang to urge him on might be a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep it up~ You both entered the industry at the same time; don't let Little Bai leave you too far behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words like these were very stimulating, as if grabbing him by the ears and telling him: You are not as good as Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Huang Jingyu be convinced?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his refusal to be convinced wasn't about putting in effort into his professional skills or pondering how to \"darken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His choice was very direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly challenge Bai Liang to a one-on-one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous time didn't count; how could a sneak attack count? Rematch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this \"death-defying\" invitation, Bai Liang readily agreed, though he mentioned he might need to bring a spectator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring a spectator? Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My rumored girlfriend, we're hyping up our CP.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, why are you hyping up a CP again?\" Huang Jingyu asked, incredulous. How long had it been? This was already the fourth one, right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve filmed too few dramas; it’s hard for me to explain this kind of thing to you. Professionalism, you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The promotion for *Love O2O* had gradually begun; Xiao Nai and Bei Weiwei, it was time to give the audience some sugar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyping up a CP was arguably one of the things he had done most since entering the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this kind of work, Bai Liang always completed it meticulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Widely acclaimed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were already people online saying he had CP chemistry with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time was no exception~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, Bai Liang really did bring a stunningly beautiful girl that night, and under her cheering and encouragement, he once again pinned Huang Jingyu to the ground and gave him a good rubbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Wang Yanlin, who had been dragged in as a guest referee, wince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too brutal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't known before that the Great Immortal was so good at fighting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, both civil and martial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew the other party worked out every day, working out to build muscle didn't necessarily mean one could fight, and the Huang Jingyu opposite was clearly a muscle guy too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, his build was actually more robust than Bai Liang’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This refers to the visual effect while wearing clothes; once the clothes were off, it was hard to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang was the standard \"looks thin in clothes.\" \"Go for it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Be careful~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, who are you telling to be careful?\" Wang Yanlin couldn't help but ask, looking outside the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba blinked her eyes. \"Bai Liang, of course~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does he need to be careful? He could beat that guy opposite to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid he'll get hurt... Wait, what did you just call me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, of course~ I’m three years older than the Great Immortal.\" Wang Yanlin laughed, clearly having forgotten his \"duties.\" Anyway, Bai Liang wouldn't actually beat Huang Jingyu to death, so he decided to act as a wingman for his good brother for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, it made Dilraba feel embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head, saying nothing, admitting nothing, explaining nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behavior was a bit \"scum-girl,\" practically equivalent to a man’s \"not active, not refusing, not responsible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding such behavior, Wang Yanlin expressed that it must be firmly combated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... you... bookmark 6...9...books...now...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't let the Great Immortal bleed and cry... wait, he didn't bleed, he was sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his assist seemed to have the opposite effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It actually forced Dilraba to say: \"We’re actually not that yet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this~ things have gone wrong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yanlin pretended he hadn't said anything, lest he be pinned to the ground and hammered by Bai Liang later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly went over to continue fulfilling his duties as a referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, although Huang Jingyu’s combat power wasn't enough, his willpower was quite tenacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"beating\" continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba stood on the sidelines, stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into a giggle, not even blinking as she continued to cheer for Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like when they were filming and playing basketball before~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they had agreed to a date, bringing her along to watch people fight was truly a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't mind; it was normal for boys to be a bit childish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the fight, she had a meal with Bai Liang’s friends, and was even more satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food was very much to her taste!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know I loved eating those?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back to the hotel, Dilraba held a soft-serve ice cream, eating it while curiously asking Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve eaten together quite a few times on set, haven't we?\" Bai Liang said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba’s eyes widened slightly. \"You remembered all of that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My memory is indeed a bit better than the average person’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than just her taste; Bai Liang remembered the preferences of a bunch of friends. He’d said it before: he was very good at ordering takeout!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordering dishes was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good memory~ That’s really great!\" Dilraba nodded vigorously, her toes seemingly rising as she walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your ice cream is about to melt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang watched as she seemed to have forgotten she was holding an ice cream, and hurriedly reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~ right.\" Dilraba hurriedly reached out with her little tongue to lick it, but seemed unable to handle the cold, closing her eyes and shivering dramatically, even shrinking her neck~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes she was quite two-dimensional in style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too cold, and I can’t eat any more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba was a bit annoyed; she hadn't been able to control her mouth today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, even if she was greedy and liked to eat small snacks, she generally wouldn't eat anything with too many calories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a \"foodie\" was just a persona; what serious female celebrity would really eat that much stuff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today... today was a special case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Bai Liang, as a \"professional\" fitness enthusiast, had taught her some concepts regarding cheat meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had forgotten the specific content, but in short, cheating was the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after the meal, she stared at the passing McDonald's with blinking eyes, not saying a word, stubbornly using this method to \"hint\" at Bai Liang to buy her an ice cream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the guilt of eating too much was hitting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However... when that ice cream was delivered to her mouth, Bai Liang was still a bit stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For me to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this, I’ve discovered it; this girl seems a bit unhygienic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shortcoming must be noted down; Bai Liang also had \"big data\" support here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls who are \"unhygienic\" tend to have a higher level of acceptance in certain aspects...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for that ice cream?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting food is a shameful act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did your company teach you this trick? Is someone filming?\" Eating the ice cream, Bai Liang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the effect should be quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people of the opposite sex drinking from the same bottle of water, or something like hot and sour soup, can directly max out the ambiguity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It counts as a fast track for hyping up a CP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if they hadn't kissed, they wouldn't be so careless about these life details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba was stunned for a moment. \"Is someone filming us today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re hyping a CP; there must be paparazzi around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang was also a bit lost. \"Your company didn't tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was visible to the naked eye that the expression on Dilireba’s face, which had been brimming with smiles even in her large eyes, suddenly dimmed quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... I thought it was just you asking me out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, she looked around, seemingly wanting to find the paparazzi secretly filming them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps she was just using this action to cover up something, like her current mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she had been foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her work intensity, plus the nature of the Jiaxing company, would they just give her a day off for no reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter. Bai Liang thought for a moment. \"After eating this ice cream, our work is over. The next part is private time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you free? Do you want to go see a movie together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vanished brightness returned all at once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, before that, Bai Liang still had some essential work to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, finding the paparazzi following them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was agreed to be private time, there couldn't be paparazzi following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the vibe wouldn't be right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the activity of \"catching paparazzi,\" Dilraba was clearly more interested, following behind Bai Liang with wide eyes, wanting to see how he would do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang: Just leave it to luck~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, buddy, off the clock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2547,"2026-06-17T12:14:10.516Z","2026-06-18T03:30:09.135Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","acbe51f4234166434850093d66bf5e4c177b7e1febac122af03d95acb977c239","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-141","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-139",668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshowbiz-starting-as-a-male-model-cover.jpg"]