[{"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-34":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},2216383,3922,"Chapter 34","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Sister Yang did indeed contact Bai Liang; it wasn't that she suddenly remembered him, but rather that she had finally finished her temporary tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A company named Gan Cheng Film and Television had also quietly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there hadn't been any movement or news yet, the weight of the two founders alone was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renowned agent Yang Xing and veteran industry producer Zhang Jiazhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With deep industry experience and professional standards, they aimed to activate industry resources and creative teams, with their initial layout focusing on two core business systems: a \"production management system\" and an \"artist management system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike the two film companies Bai Liang had previously encountered, while Gan Cheng Film and Television also valued artist management, their standards and the number of artists they signed were quite different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few but elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than signing a bunch of artists and being unable to provide enough resources to make each one famous, it was better to set higher requirements from the start and only cultivate top-tier artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing only wanted to sign two or three artists and then propel them all to A-list status!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the goal was to make them A-list, the targets were naturally not those who were already famous, but rather potential newcomers or \"veterans\" who had potential but were struggling due to a lack of resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, after connecting the dots regarding the company's establishment, Yang Xing naturally thought of the little brother she had previously \"given an opportunity\" to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Huang Jingyu hadn't contacted Yang Xing at first, after suffering a bit for having no backing while on the set of *Addicted*, he knew he had to reach out when necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More opportunities mean more paths, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This contact really piqued Yang Xing's interest! You kid are something else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drama *Addicted* had low investment, a mediocre cast, and a risky subject matter... but besides these flaws, it had an absolute advantage that couldn't be ignored!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boys' love and fan service, taking an unconventional path—it was definitely a double-edged sword, but it was certainly easy to get popular!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thoroughly investigating and understanding Huang Jingyu, Yang Xing was basically prepared to sign the kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, she naturally remembered her good friend, so she hurriedly asked about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xing: Oh right! There's one more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really hadn't thought of Bai Liang for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being reminded, she didn't contact Bai Liang directly; instead, she first asked an acquaintance about the drama *God of War, Zhao Zilong*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before asking, she was even prepared for the other party to have no impression of Bai Liang at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out, she was shocked by what she heard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid's luck was just too good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually soared from a background extra to the third male lead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a newcomer to start like this, even those heavily promoted by big companies would be lucky to achieve the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting in two or three important supporting roles, then being able to take the lead—if one is lucky, their fame and popularity would continuously climb during this period... and once a hit drama comes along, they immediately soar to become a popular young actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this is the perfect script; generally, it's unlikely to be that smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming famous in the entertainment industry is quite a metaphysical thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are plenty of people who are still nobodies after acting in many lead roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, a good start is half the battle; now Yang Xing was actually a bit troubled about what kind of role she should use to \"seduce\" Bai Liang if she wanted to sign him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after contacting Bai Liang and learning about his recent situation, Yang Xing fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one thought was in her mind: How did he do it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had specifically confirmed with Bai Liang that he hadn't signed with Tang Ren, so... had Cai Yinong lost her mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gossiping about Cai Yinong behind her back, Yang Xing decided to meet Bai Liang in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're going to meet him yourself? Do you think that highly of that kid?\" Her partner Zhang Jiazhen became interested after learning about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a pretty magical kid. Unless he's being dishonest with me, I'd think some old friend was personally guiding him and paving the way for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe he's just lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiazhen's age was a factor, after all; he had witnessed all kinds of \"savage growth\" in the Hong Kong and mainland entertainment industries, so certain artists suddenly rising like they hit the jackpot wasn't that strange to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has their own destiny, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The environment has changed. It's getting harder and harder to make it in the entertainment industry now. At the very least, you need a benefactor to support you. To be able to thrive while going in completely alone—the difficulty is on a completely different level compared to ten years ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps there are those who are lucky enough to suddenly become famous after acting in one drama, and then various companies extend olive branches, continuing to grow and reach the peak of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the drama Bai Liang acted in hasn't even aired yet! Who knows him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To some extent, he's just a damn amateur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even then, he's been working non-stop! Not even a spinning top spins like that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his personal conditions are excellent, it's not enough. There's a popular and inspiring saying on the internet: \"Talent defeats capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, it's often that after talent is displayed, capital chooses the talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just rewrite the script after finding it profitable; a two-way effort yields greater returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yang Xing made a bold judgment: Is this kid using the contract to string Cai Yinong along and then getting resources from her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move looks familiar... Yang Mi played this game a few years ago; could Cai Yinong fall for it again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, Yang Xing felt that if Cai Yinong could be strung along, it meant Bai Liang was worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This saved her some trouble; Cai Yinong had already vetted him for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Book the tickets, go to the Zhongyuan Film and Television City!\" Yang Xing said decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, also in Shanghai, at Tang Ren Film and Television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Achoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yinong suddenly sneezed and felt a bit uneasy at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she called her assistant, \"Is everything going smoothly over at *Wu Xin: The Monster Killer*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's going quite smoothly, everything is ready for filming... Han Dongjun, Jin Cheng, and the others have all joined the set now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Buy me a ticket, I'm going to the Zhongyuan Film and Television City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, the drama *Wu Xin: The Monster Killer* was somewhat experimental for Tang Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was a web drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to satellite-broadcast dramas, it naturally wasn't the company's best resource; otherwise, they wouldn't have arranged for Nazha to play the female lead in *Chinese Paladin 5* and Jin Cheng to play the female lead in *Wu Xin: The Monster Killer*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the IP wasn't very popular, and web dramas with this kind of background didn't sell well in the market. Tang Ren even hoped to change the script at the beginning, starting from a modern perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise... how would the second male lead role fall to Bai Liang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Nazha pulling strings wouldn't work; kowtowing wouldn't help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Cai Yinong didn't want to \"handle\" Bai Liang so quickly, but although she was in Shanghai, the *Chinese Paladin 5* crew was still under her control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would always get a general idea of the big and small things happening on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example... Bai Liang's acting talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nazha and Jin Cheng called him \"Teacher Bai\" quite often; this was no secret on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Tang Ren already had a sense of being \"precarious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Gengxin slipped away, Jiang Jinfu ran off... Tang Ren's hope of cultivating the next \"Hu Ge\" was becoming increasingly remote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Bai Liang appeared before Cai Yinong, with all conditions maxed out, and he was still \"wild\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a gift from heaven to her Tang Ren!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take him! No matter what, take him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Yinong was also a person of action; she made a prompt decision to avoid any complications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same day, the same time, first-class tickets to the same place...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Liang hadn't yet pulled the crazy stunt of creating a group chat for the two bosses who wanted to \"get\" him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, these two met on the plane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's Monday, the day for the new book ranking shuffle again. Brothers, help me out! Help me make a push!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new week, continuing to add updates!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please keep reading! Please tip! Please vote!\u003C\u002Fp>",1457,"2026-06-17T12:05:47.902Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","251be1da0a61d2b8db45f8a4e69fee3bc5a878b5dd4012c7dc8268921e973f84","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-35","showbiz-begins-as-a-male-model-chapter-33",668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshowbiz-starting-as-a-male-model-cover.jpg"]