[{"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-160":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},2217268,3922,"Chapter 160","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>Once Bai Liang officially participated in the show \"Grade One,\" he did vaguely feel some \"scrutiny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps even a bit of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the trainees participating in the recording of this show were actors with formal training from the Central Academy of Drama, Beijing Film Academy, or Shanghai Theatre Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had even debuted for several years and were older than Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a sense, they could all be considered his seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the entertainment industry seems to be like this: once you become a hit, unless there is a genuine difference in seniority, it’s all about status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Bai Liang really didn't use the \"diva\" tactic, nor did he feel he was anything special after becoming famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he is pretty amazing whether he is famous or not~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his habitually gentle attitude made some male trainees with stronger self-esteem breathe a sigh of relief, especially those older than Bai Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Cheng Yi, who is considered the central figure of this show; this guy is two or three years older than Bai Liang and debuted five years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, with Bai Liang popping up and standing in front of him, even if the other party did nothing, the pressure was like a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't go so far as to make him feel inferior, but it was still uncomfortable in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus a little bit of resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang seemed to smell something in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capybara turned his head and locked eyes with Cheng Yi. What’s up, young man, you’re not convinced?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re not convinced, then just stay unconvinced~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find a way to overcome it yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang, this big cotton ball, has never had any interest in stubborn young men who aren't convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't come here today to bully male actors of his own age; just showing support for Meng Jie is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he can \"bully\" Meng Jie, and the other party is always willing to cooperate shyly—isn't that much more interesting than bullying men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right, he can also \"chase a star\" while he's at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really likes the show's mentor, Chen Jianbin; he is a fan of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he sees that \"Big Orange\" look of his, the line \"Huanhuan, I, the Emperor, am emo!\" seems to echo in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to old actors with excellent acting skills, Bai Liang is more interested in old actors with memes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life, after all~ being interesting is just too important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jianbin: Hmm? This kid's eyes are a bit strange; I'll turn up the intensity for him later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang briefly accompanied Meng Ziyi and the others in recreating the hosting style of \"Happy Camp,\" then immediately ran away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hurriedly brought on stage by staff to present the Audience's Favorite Actress award to Sister Zhao this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing is a double-yolk egg, for both men and women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's call them the Golden Eagle Best Actress and Best Actor for now; for Best Actor, it’s Hu Ge from \"Nirvana in Fire\" and Wang Lei from \"Ordinary World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Best Actress is Sister Zhao from \"The Journey of Flower\" and Tong Liya from \"Ordinary World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Bai Liang was that his appearance on stage as a presenter was a last-minute arrangement; he hadn't even mentioned it on his Weibo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he took the stage and the big screen gave him a close-up, there were actually loud screams from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems many people were shouting \"Xiao Nai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love O2O\" is still exerting its influence! The power of a hit idol drama is evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang naturally wouldn't get stage fright, and he didn't forget to wave to the audience who were shouting his \"name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That signature gentle smile drew another wave of screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This commotion made many artists in the industry off-stage glance over slightly; quite a few took a few extra looks at Bai Liang, seemingly remembering him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A display of popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seems to be the same principle as why traffic stars need those online data points that Yanzi mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popularity, traffic—these things need to be displayed through certain media so that everyone can more intuitively see one's \"value.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from Bai Liang's simple appearance today, Yanzi will be able to receive more commercial resources and scripts later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, well-deserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the trophy from Bai Liang's hand, Sister Zhao habitually rolled her eyes at him, \"You're quite popular~ Your eyes keep glancing off-stage, who are you looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Tong Liya was giving her acceptance speech, so the two of them whispering behind her had no pressure at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang was also very honest: \"Looking for where Sister Mi is~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She left long ago; she’s married, you kid, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm? The complete form of Zhao Xiaodao?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the indifference and coldness when they first met, Sister Zhao’s tongue is now as poisonous as a Western diamondback rattlesnake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is that she didn't give Bai Liang a chance to explain; after she finished speaking, she magnificently took over from Tong Liya to give her acceptance speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they left the stage, she naturally reached out to hook Bai Liang's arm, \"Don't walk so fast with those long legs, I can't take steps as long as yours; if I fall, I'll just take the opportunity to pull your pants down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else could Bai Liang say? He gave Sister Xiaodao a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While slowing his pace, he also sighed, \"Sister, you are too good at spraying venom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so perverted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? Why am I perverted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his expression that didn't seem faked, Sister Xiaodao’s furrowed brows relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Bai Liang suddenly understood at this moment, \"Oh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up! Don't say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really like spitting venom~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spitting venom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Zhao had a sense of astonishment, as if she, the female hooligan, had thought of the boy too badly, but when cut open, the yellow heart was actually her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, venom... snakes do indeed spray venom from their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had really thought just now that Bai Liang was making dirty jokes at her~ she had wronged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang really understood this time! Even as calm as he was, he couldn't help but curse in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good fellow, the sister contestant is truly fierce; he hadn't even thought of that part just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s quite the pro at driving this car~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi had never teased him with such explicit dirty talk... Perhaps it was also because Bai Liang hadn't seen Yang Mi in her full-power, peak state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he slipped away quickly, rushing to the \"Grade One\" side to \"cleanse\" his soul with the young girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But running away is impossible; once the Golden Eagle Festival is completely over, Sister Zhao and Hu Ge will also go to the \"Grade One\" side to join in the fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meng Meng, he is really good to you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yu Shuxin say this, Meng Ziyi’s first reaction was naturally pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, considering the current scene, she just said pretentiously: \"Hmm~ it's alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you two dating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the other girl's gossiping eyes, Meng Ziyi’s mouth twitched slightly, and she said with difficulty: \"No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not dating yet? You should be more proactive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Career comes first...\" While saying this, she naturally had some thoughts in her heart: Hmm, I want to eat the old grass again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, this time I can eat it deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Hedgehog is so good to her, she should also return the favor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when her mind was completely off the show recording and she was thinking only about the \"old grass\" for the night, Yu Shuxin gave her a warning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should quietly tell the male god later; I overheard the mentors discussing, and Teacher Chen Jianbin said he wants to test his mettle, he might have him come and guide us.\" \"What mettle? What male god?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The male god part isn't important; you should just give him a heads-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mettle?\" Meng Ziyi naturally thought of basic professional skills for actors like body, performance, and lines, and then almost laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Shuxin’s thinking was actually quite normal; Bai Liang’s age is what it is, and he isn't even formally trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because the dramas he acted in were hits doesn't mean his professional skills are stronger than those of them who came from formal academies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at the male trainees recording the show today, there are probably several who aren't convinced by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female trainees are slightly better... after all, he is the newly promoted leader of the entertainment industry's visual party; the post-85 actresses were just \"fighting over him\" backstage, let alone these young girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for Meng Ziyi sticking to Bai Liang like a plaster, and having Yu Shuxin as a \"bodyguard\" nearby, someone would have already stuck to him—the entertainment industry has always been like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Bai Liang returned, Yu Shuxin discovered that her good friend hadn't given any warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still that smiling, infatuated girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book is currently updated at ##!! Update!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Jianbin wouldn't really make things difficult for Bai Liang, a guest; he first asked for Bai Liang's own opinion, and if he didn't want to, then forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang: That works too~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the male trainees of \"Grade One\" had their fighting spirit surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the person standing here today were one of those \"old-school\" traffic stars who had been popular for a while, perhaps no one would dare to touch the mold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Liang is a newcomer, and his debut time is too short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they not only have the guts, but they have a lot of them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's see the real skills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Liang talks nonsense or fails to express himself clearly while guiding acting, then don't blame the \"trainees\" for being \"disobedient disciples\" for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like when Meng Jie once outshone Im Yoona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traffic backlash is indeed scary, but the benefits it can bring are truly mouth-watering!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when these pairs of burning eyes collectively looked at Bai Liang, they found that this guy just gave a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, the expression on his face was calm, just with a tiny bit of playfulness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang: Back then, before Huang Jingyu was rubbed on the ground, he was also this confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, when Zhao Liying and Hu Ge arrived at the recording site of \"Grade One\" with their trophies, they were a bit startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are these young people all listless? Is the recording too tiring, are they wilted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some individual contestants even looked... as if they had lost their parents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Yi, who was hit the hardest, had a dazed look in his eyes at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boys were wilted, but the girls seemed to have eyes shining... so strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Bai Liang, who was chatting with Chen Jianbin, discovered a gaze precisely locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head to look, it was indeed Sister Zhao, who drove the car fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some welcoming and greetings, Sister Zhao naturally sat next to Bai Liang, put her hand on his shoulder, and leaned into his ear: \"What did you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang was a bit puzzled, \"Why is it me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, whenever there is anything wrong, I suspect it’s you, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss... Sister, you have a sharp eye for people!\" Bai Liang admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Sister Zhao learned the general situation, the smile on her face couldn't hold up either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting skills? Theoretical guidance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kid next to her is a monster... what formal training or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The directors of the crew all said he was gifted by God, and yet his theoretical foundation is terrifyingly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Zhao naturally knows the situation; she herself has been a \"victim,\" so she couldn't be clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had even asked about it and got the answer: actually, doing these things is \"not difficult at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read books, read more books, read books fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that Bai Liang’s efficiency in reading is \"a little bit\" higher than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those who have truly been hit can remember what Bai Liang relied on to become famous in the entertainment industry in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A top student! A test monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ruthless person who can gnaw through the national civil service exam and the judicial exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to those true super-god-level top students, he naturally can't compare; those people are always pushing the development of disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But handling most of the people in the entertainment industry who don't even have a solid nine-year compulsory education, he can really do whatever he wants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he became famous, his college entrance exam scores were dug up; although it wasn't anything as exaggerated as a top scholar, it was still quite scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't even match the university he attended... making people wonder how he applied to such a \"trash\" school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even netizens online who made up a story for him about giving up a better school for love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang was also quite speechless about this, because the netizens were right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the reason that it was close to home and he could go home for dinner every day accounted for a large part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meng Meng, don't be excited! Calm down! That’s Zhao Liying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I’m not excited either~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Ziyi explained with her mouth, but her eyes kept staring at the hand Zhao Liying had placed on Bai Liang's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she was just looking, her eyes just widened a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Shuxin next to her breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to herself that she wouldn't dare to urge Meng Ziyi to be more proactive in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Meng Ziyi just couldn't control her eyes; she really didn't have too many thoughts in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Used to it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Liying just has a big reputation and high status; she has seen more terrifying opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this day, she still can't forget the pressure Guli Nazha brought her back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying offline outshining, it really didn't make any sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just hard beauty! Hard outshining!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made people feel inferior; they couldn't last a few rounds at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dilraba later was equally exaggerated; that kind of atmosphere and attack power scared Meng Jie and Li Yitong into \"fleeing in a panic\" at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seeing Zhao Liying... instead, she felt, oh, just this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not looking down on the round face; Zhao Liying also has her unique charm, but there really isn't that much pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, her age is there; a big sister approaching thirty, no matter how powerful, she’s still heading towards thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invincible youth of the early twenties, on the contrary, is not afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your little girlfriend?\" Sister Zhao noticed Meng Ziyi's gaze and suddenly said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I’m really convinced!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang felt that Sister Zhao shouldn't be an actor either; she should be a police officer, squatting in places like train stations to catch thieves, guaranteed to catch one every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fiery eye is simply outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time Bai Liang didn't speak either, just looked at her helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the other party frowned, then smiled: \"Oh, so it’s an ex-girlfriend! Little brother, you’re quite loyal! I get it~ Let’s have a late-night snack together when it’s over, just to celebrate me winning the award today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang: I really didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She actually read so much information from Meng Ziyi's eyes in the crowd? ——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth update today, 16,000 completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new month has begun! Seven consecutive days of double monthly tickets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brothers, if you can give them to me early, just give them; one counts as two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Hippo really needs the exposure of the monthly ticket list to rush for ten thousand subscriptions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy New Year!\u003C\u002Fp>",2659,"2026-06-17T12:14:10.516Z","2026-06-18T03:30:09.135Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e0478de1e18401a7fa0325b50a377c57d206e599ade1c070bc123d55ea586790","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-161","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-159",668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshowbiz-starting-as-a-male-model-cover.jpg"]