[{"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-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Showbiz: Starting as a Male Model",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2216367,3922,"Chapter 18","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>After happily reaching an agreement, Bai Liang could be considered one of the \"signboards\" of this gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gym's female owner clearly had her eye on his face; that thing was far more effective than muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knows, muscles that are too well-developed only attract men, while a face like his is a lethal weapon aimed at women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Bai Liang's six well-defined abdominal muscles naturally played a certain role as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You certainly couldn't find some \"little milk dog\" with no signs of training for a gym's advertising poster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earned another five thousand yuan for shooting the poster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a bit too much, but considering it was a female owner in her thirties, with all those factors combined, five thousand yuan actually seemed a bit low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she even refunded the small membership fee he had paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Bai Liang happened to meet the gym's other \"signboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was there pushing a barbell, a pair of hands suddenly rested gently on his barbell rod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behavior wasn't strange at all; in a gym, when performing risky exercises like pushing heavy barbells, there are always people willing to help out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Bai Liang finished his set and prepared to offer a word of thanks, he looked up and found that face somewhat familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only had time to say thanks, because the other person was quite \"indifferent\" and just nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't this Jiang Jinfu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recognizing the other person, Bai Liang just went back to his own training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During a break, Nazha sent a harassing message, though it wasn't anything important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure harassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had been in frequent contact these days, which reminded Bai Liang of Guli Nazha's state when she was on set before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But back then, others were looking for her and she was busy replying; now it seemed a bit reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a bit, Nazha started complaining to him about her recent troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, because a certain Mr. Jiang raised the banner of \"rebellion,\" the drama she was supposed to join had been put on hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A certain Mr. Jiang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang: \"Wait for me a sec~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Jiang Jinfu had finished his set and was resting in the lounge area. Bai Liang walked straight over: \"Can we take a photo together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jinfu still nodded with an \"indifferent\" face, only managing to squeeze out a smile when the photo was taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking it, he asked: \"Are you a fan of mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang waved his hand: \"No~ I'm sending it to a girl to look at.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jinfu, who had just become a bit more cheerful, was instantly knocked back into his \"indifferent\" state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the way he looked at Bai Liang became a bit strange; who takes photos of a handsome guy just to send them to a girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange thought popped into Jiang Jinfu's mind: Damn it, this kid isn't using me as a foil, is he?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal person certainly wouldn't use a celebrity who relies on their looks as a foil, but after carefully looking at Bai Liang's face, Jiang Jinfu judged that he wasn't a \"normal person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence he originally had in fighting the lawsuit against his company was suddenly dampened a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, any random \"passerby\" who pops up is better looking than him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of confusion about the future welled up in his heart; he thought to himself, maybe he should just quit the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the fitness business was pretty good~ and he happened to have some shares in this gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make it big and strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Bai Liang sent the photo to Nazha, it made her almost spit out her water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the fact that she was choking, she hurriedly typed away: \"Why are you with Jiang Jinfu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ran into him at the gym, he trains really well!\" Bai Liang evaluated honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nazha on the other end of the phone felt anxious, though she didn't know why she was anxious... She held back for two minutes before sending: \"He's suing our company right now, it's quite troublesome.\" Bai Liang: Oh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had nothing to do with him anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Guli Nazha bombard him with several emojis, looking all worried, he didn't know what she was so anxious about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he changed the subject first, and Bai Liang started talking about the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was to look for a suitable house around this gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Guli Nazha suddenly became proactive, and at the same time misunderstood something: \"You're buying a house?! I've been looking recently too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this point, she really wasn't talking nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had debuted for several years, she still hadn't bought a house, and like Bai Liang, she was renting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she was aiming for Beijing and Shanghai, houses in these two places were simply too expensive; she couldn't afford them when she first debuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she had saved up enough money, so she was thinking of buying a three-bedroom apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very simple little wish; she didn't even dare to think about large flats or villas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... you... bookmark 6... 9... book... !\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just so happens that I'm resting these two days because the drama production is on hold, let's look together! The agent I know here is quite reliable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh~ usually agents sell houses and rent houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang agreed immediately, feeling that his luck was still performing steadily; whatever he wanted, he got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right, and it wasn't just about renting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next afternoon, after arriving near the agreed-upon real estate agency on time, the two met up smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nazha's outfit wasn't too special, and she was wearing sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this disguise, Bai Liang gave his own opinion: \"If you want to cover your face, a mask is better; people can still recognize you even if you wear sunglasses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nazha rolled her eyes at him through her sunglasses; how could she wear makeup if she wore a mask?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this person's attention not on the lipstick she had carefully selected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's look at the houses first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent Nazha found was indeed very reliable; the person came out to find them, and the confidentiality work was quite thorough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that the way the person looked at Nazha and Bai Liang was a bit off, muttering to themselves: They didn't say they were buying a wedding house...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've brought the information for several residential areas I recommend. Let's choose the location first. Once the area is confirmed, I'll introduce the good listings. If it goes well, I can take you to see them directly this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh right, today I brought small three-bedroom apartments. If there are children in the future, the space might not be enough, and it's the same if the elderly live with you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of children truly made Nazha blush deeply; she hurriedly took the information and started reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't realized what it meant to look at houses with a young boy, but now that she reacted, her face felt burning hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't help but explain: \"I'm living alone, the size of a small three-bedroom is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent immediately realized they had said the wrong thing and hurriedly tried to make up for it while changing the subject: \"What about you, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang thought for a moment: \"What kind of house is the cheapest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent was very professional and didn't think Bai Liang was poor; instead, they actually gave a suggestion: \"Haunted houses, foreclosed homes, top floors, and north-facing units are all cheaper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any small, north-facing, top-floor, foreclosed haunted houses?\" Bai Liang asked with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nazha couldn't hold it in and laughed until she was shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent didn't laugh; instead, they looked bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no! This guy is turning up the intensity on me! ——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More chapters tomorrow, please keep reading! Please give monthly tickets!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1338,"2026-06-17T12:05:47.902Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","deef57192a538c40d1cf6686d0763723a87bde191afd798715d8d28b0a65f41a","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-19","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-17",668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshowbiz-starting-as-a-male-model-cover.jpg"]