A few days before the Spring Festival, just one day before they were to leave for home, Ji Yan and his friends were stopped by a last-minute job assignment—the original cover model for "Alex" was removed, and a replacement photoshoot was to be arranged with a celebrity. Unfortunately, the A-list celebrities who met the requirements of "Alex" magazine were already fully booked and it was difficult to find time to arrange a photoshoot for "Alex". "Alex" editor-in-chief Chen Wei could only turn to "Yi".

After all, "Wing" hasn't had any public schedules recently.

It has been a long time since "Wing" last filmed "Alex".

In fact, because "Wings" has participated in very few fashion events in the past year or so, they are no longer the darlings of brands in the fashion industry. However, they themselves don't care whether brands favor them or not. "Wings" has always let their work speak for itself. The favor of fashion brands is just icing on the cake and has not had much impact on their lives.

However, Yi had always had a good relationship with Chen Wei, the editor-in-chief of Alex magazine, and photographer Jiang Ya. Since they needed their help, they didn't mind taking a set of photos on short notice.

Jiang Ya was very happy that they came: "I will definitely help you get a super cool shot this time."

"He's already handsome, okay?"

Jiang Ya has been riding high these past two years. He has gradually built up his network in the film and television industry, and he hasn't neglected the fashion industry either, thus earning the reputation of being the number one photographer in the fashion world.

While he can't compare to someone like Su Pan, who has been immersed in the film and television industry for a long time, his cross-industry skills have earned him considerable praise.

This cover was from the issue following the New Year's issue. The celebrity originally invited by Alex magazine encountered some financial problems, and his endorsements and various invitations had to be temporarily cancelled. This is considered a major earthquake in the entertainment industry recently, and even "Yi," who stays at home all day, has heard about it.

Solo covers and multi-person covers are different, so the original demon theme of "Alex" had to be changed. If "Tsubasa" had tried the original theme, it would probably have turned into a chaotic mess of demons.

The theme this time is a space series. The design of "Wing" comes from "Engraving". This was their requirement for the shoot. Alex wanted to use a top menswear brand, but "Wing" was not interested, so the magazine had to give up.

"Because they don't need to rely on brands to elevate their image," Jiang Ya's assistant, Lan Qi, muttered softly. "Engraving is really lucky."

As a domestic menswear brand, "Engrave" has seen a rapid increase in brand awareness and a wider audience in recent years. This is largely due to the brand's collaboration with "Wing". In terms of sales volume, "Engrave" is no less competitive than some top-tier luxury brands. Considering that the brand's prices are slightly lower than those of top-tier brands, in some ways, "Engrave" has an audience that is no less than that of luxury brands.

Brands and celebrities are usually mutually beneficial. For celebrities, enhancing their fashion value and shooting brand covers are also ways to become famous. However, when a celebrity lacks the necessary strength, he is naturally at a disadvantage in front of the brand. Some celebrities even have to curry favor with the brand to get the opportunity to cooperate.

"Wings" are naturally an exception.

They have the popularity of idol groups and the outstanding talent of singers, not to mention that Ji Yan has been nominated for the Best Actor award at the Sky Awards.

Since the inception of the Chang Kong Awards, almost all of the Best Actor nominees have been partners of top luxury brands. After all, the Chang Kong Awards is the most prestigious award in the film industry, and inviting Best Actor and Best Actress nominees to endorse the brand is in line with the brand positioning of luxury brands.

However, the nominees for the Chang Kong Award are usually over 50 years old and have limited influence among young people. Stars like Ji Yan, who have both good looks and popularity, are extremely rare.

Unfortunately, Ji Yan has no interest in so-called luxury brands. He has always stood with "Yi" when it comes to endorsements. Besides, those luxury brands are very picky and strict when they review them. They only come to ask for cooperation after their popularity has increased. That is quite different from "Yi's" usual style of doing things.

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"OK, perfect!" Jiang Ya gave the group a thumbs up. "Your camera presence is getting better and better."

“We do quite a few shoots a year,” Lu Wei stretched. “And once this set of photos is done, we can go home for the New Year.”

"You're all going home?" Jiang Ya asked, puzzled.

"Yes, we go back every year."

After the group left the Alex magazine office, even assistant Lan Qi was a little envious of "Yi". Although there weren't many events in the entertainment industry during the Spring Festival, celebrities were still very busy. Even Jiang Ya hadn't been home for the New Year for several years.

Given Wing's current status, do they really not have any job offers? No one would believe it if they said no, but their dedication to the New Year and their usual practice of not working during the year reminded Jiang Ya and Lan Qi of "Blue".

In the entertainment industry, some people do see "Wings" as a low-budget version of "Blue," but given the current state of the music scene, let alone a low-budget version of "Blue," even a very low-budget version of "Blue" is rarely seen.

Creative work ultimately requires a quiet environment and a grounded mindset, and of course, talent as well.

Jiang Ya quietly sorted through the photos. Compared to the first time shooting the cover of "Alex", "Yi" had indeed captured the camera's attention a lot more. Although this was only when others were taking photos for them, if they were to take their own photos, the content they produced could almost provoke Jiang Ya's anger as a photographer.

His collaboration with "Wing" was indeed pleasant. "Wing" never made exaggerated demands and was always very cooperative. Moreover, they had a strong understanding and could always get the point that Jiang Ya wanted. When filming for them, Jiang Ya hardly needed to do any extra mental preparation, as "Wing" could always meet his requirements.

However, Jiang Ya believes that it is precisely because they have always maintained this style that they have been able to develop into a group and continue to this day.

In the entertainment industry, "Wing" is one of a kind.

...

Ji Yan did not go home immediately this year. Before returning, he met with Teacher Ning again.

Ning Wei was much freer than him and could have gone back earlier, but he waited for Ji Yan until now.

City A was deserted before the New Year, with few people and cars on the road. Ji Yan sat in the passenger seat and drove around City A with Ning Wei. Ji Yan silently looked at Ning Wei and asked, "How many days are you going home?"

"Ten days."

"I shouldn't be that long. I'll pick you up when you come back."

"Then I'll come back soon."

"Cheer up, it's very convenient for me to go back to City A."

Ji Yan's family lives much closer to City A than Ning Wei's family, but he is usually too busy to go back and see his brother, so he looks forward to the Spring Festival every year.

According to Ning Wei, his parents always complained about him when he went back home because he could eat a lot but didn't like to talk and would just eat in silence.

"Is that so?" Ji Yan rested his chin on his hand. "You're clearly so popular."

"I'm still being disliked."

"It's okay, I don't mind."

Ji Yan said this with a grin, intending to tease Ning Wei, but Ning Wei actually said "I know" in a serious tone.

Ning Wei always does this, striking a chord with Ji Yan in a way that he himself probably doesn't even notice.

What to do? The longer he spends with Teacher Ning, the more he will like her. Originally, he only admired her as a "blue" fan, and Ning Wei seemed to be someone he could only look up to from afar.

But now, this person is sitting right next to him, very close. His positive feelings towards the other person haven't faded despite the time they've spent together. On the contrary, the more he gets to know the other person, the deeper his affection for them grows.

"Happy New Year, Teacher Ning." Ji Yan regretted that Ning Wei was driving at the moment, otherwise he could have kissed her.

Ji Yan could only silently turn his head and observe Ning Wei very carefully.

"Don't keep looking at me," Ning Wei said.

"Why?"

"I can't concentrate."

Ning Wei's tone was quite serious, but Ji Yan couldn't help but smile.

Conch also went home with Ning Wei this time, which Ji Yan envied. When he went to Ning Wei's house, he extended a warm invitation to Conch, but the silly cat ignored his invitation.

"Why do you always bully me?" Ji Yan raised his cat paws, striking a lion king pose, but unfortunately, he couldn't hold it for more than three seconds, just after Ning Wei took a picture of the two of them.

“The conch shell likes you.” Ning Wei sat down next to him, and the conch shell jumped right into his arms. “I’ll send you its New Year’s greeting video.”

Will it happen?

"some."

Ningwei's mother had already bought a bunch of yarn and festive cat clothes online to welcome Hailuo, just waiting for Hailuo to come back and wear them.

Ji Yan's focus was: "Does your mother shop online?"

Why is Teacher Ning not good at this at all?

Ning Wei explained to him that this was also one of the reasons why he was disliked at home.

Because there was a cat watching him intently, Ji Yan's plan to kiss Ning Wei more often fell through. He could only steal a small kiss. Before going home, Ning Wei saw him off at his apartment building: "Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year!!"

Ji Yan waved cheerfully at the other person and watched Ning Wei get into the car.

Ji Yan didn't stay at home for long this time, but it was still the most relaxing time for him. Dun Dun could speak fluently now and would ask all sorts of questions that Ji Yan couldn't answer. Even if Ji Yan wanted to avoid them, he couldn't. At this time, Ji Qing would exchange a glance with his sister-in-law and then silently walk away.

Ji Yan strongly suspected that his brother and sister-in-law just wanted to leave Dundun to him so they could enjoy their own private time.

Before returning, Ji Yan still received a call from Ji Wei, something that happens every Spring Festival, and Ji Yan naturally refused again.

Ji Yushi and Ji Xuekong's contact information had been blocked by Ji Yan, so during the Spring Festival, the two could only forward Ji Yan's Weibo post and wish him a Happy New Year.

Even Ji Yan's fans sometimes feel sorry for these two brothers. Unfortunately, not long after Ji Yushi and Ji Xuekong's Weibo posts are reposted, Ji Ruan will tag them on her own Weibo homepage to wish them a Happy New Year.

Ji Ruan still has fans who are very moved when they see this scene. The fans feel that even though he has severed ties with the Ji family, Ji Ruan still has deep feelings for his brothers.

Ji Yushi & Ji Xuekong: "..."

Ji Yan just wanted to clap his hands in applause.

A brotherhood that moves heaven and earth.

Fine.