Chapter 080 Chapter 80
Zhou Xiao took a taxi early in the morning to the magazine's filming location. Stepping out of the car, he was greeted by a lush greenery that was truly soothing to the eyes. He placed a hand over his forehead to block the glare of the sun overhead, half-closed his eyes, and walked toward a tranquil and secluded coffee shop at the foot of the mountain.
This was a scene Zhou Xiao had found on an app while developing his photography style after receiving Qin Shi's subject. He had sent the creative proposal to the magazine in advance, and the day before yesterday, Shang Ken Magazine informed Zhou Xiao that they had successfully negotiated with the coffee shop's manager, which freed him up for the entire day.
Unlike when Qi Sisi and I visited the coffee shop a few days ago, the coffee shop today has obviously been carefully cleaned and decorated, and now this wooden coffee shop at the foot of the mountain looks even more mature and profound.
Sniffing the rich aroma of coffee wafting through the air, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but sigh with satisfaction. Here, the senses of sight and smell were both doubled. In a city like Shanghai where every inch of land is valuable, to have preserved this pristine environment is truly a taste of unpretentious, hipster luxury.
As a photographer, Zhou Xiao naturally came to confirm the venue in advance. When she came a few days ago, she got the consent of the cafe owner and sent the photos of the venue to be photographed to the magazine so that they could choose appropriate clothes for Ji Shao.
This issue of "Shang Ken" is sponsored by XS Perfume. In addition to the sweet and pretty light pink perfume that was first sent to Zhou Xiao last time, this time they also added a new special fragrance with a natural wood-colored cap. This is why Zhou Xiao chose this cafe.
After entering the museum and greeting the magazine staff who were setting up the props, Zhou Xiao was just checking the props for the several scenes he was going to shoot today when Song Xiao, who had brought Ji Shao to the cafe, gently pushed open the cafe's wooden door and entered the museum.
As Song Xiao was about to enter the store, he noticed the man crouching in front of him, fiddling with props, and the more he looked at him, the more familiar he felt. By the time he realized what was happening, Zhou Xiao, who was fiddling with props, had heard their footsteps and turned to look at the newcomers.
"Ms. Zhou?" a surprised Song Xiao tentatively asked Zhou Xiao. The woman before him gave him an OK sign, then leaned forward and whispered to the staff member beside her, asking him to take Ji Shao to the cafe's lounge to change into his attire for the day. Before arriving, Ji Shao had been wearing a simple white T-shirt and black pants, and he'd dyed his hair back to black for the magazine shoot.
While Ji Shao was changing clothes, Zhou Xiao casually asked Song Xiao, who was standing aside, hesitant to speak, "Has Ji Shao seen the plan for this magazine shoot?"
Song Xiao swallowed his doubts and nodded, "Don't worry, Teacher Zhou, he consolidated it on the way here!" After saying that, Song Xiao scratched his head and asked dryly, "What a coincidence, it's Teacher who's here to take pictures of Ji Shao again~"
Zhou Xiao glanced at Song Xiao in front of him, knowing what he was thinking, and said directly, "XS invited me to take the photo."
"Oh~haha" Song Xiao scratched his head and laughed foolishly. He looked around for a while, then said to Zhou Xiao, "Why isn't Ji Shao ready yet? I'll go see how Ji Shao's change is going!" After that, without waiting for Zhou Xiao's answer, he hurriedly trotted towards the lounge.
After a while, Zhou Xiao saw Ji Shao and Song Xiao returning to the filming location. Ji Shao was still wearing a clean white T-shirt and black trousers, with a pair of white sneakers on his feet, which was the look he had when he arrived.
The makeup staff saw that his outfit was in line with one of the themes of today's shoot, so they let him go back in. However, to further enhance his youthfulness, they also added a black canvas bag across his body and a brown mechanical watch as a black and white embellishment.
Zhou Xiao looked at the bright sunshine outside and gestured for Ji Shao to follow her to shoot the outdoor scenes. It was mid-morning, and the trees and grass at the foot of the mountain were illuminated by the sun, making them look lush and green. After securing the props and finding the right angle for the shot, the group began their shoot.
Ji Shao, as captured in the camera, stands amidst the trees, sunlight streaming through the gaps in the greenery onto his shoulders. As his limbs sway and his body shifts, the light filtering through the treetops unconsciously shines upon Ji Shao's face.
"Okay! OK!" Zhou Xiao kept pressing the shutter button. After she finished checking the film, she looked at Ji Shao in front of her and was very satisfied. "Let's go shoot indoors. Ji Shao, go change your clothes first!"
The props were already set up indoors, and when Ji Shao came out after changing his clothes, he quickly found the location where he was going to shoot. He obediently found a seat by the window, and as soon as he sat down, his initial sense of confusion was instantly replaced by a lazy atmosphere.
Standing outside the window, Zhou Xiao looked at the scene and nodded, setting up his camera to capture the young man sipping his coffee. He had changed into a brown suit, the off-white sweater draped over his shoulders a striking pop of color in the wooden cafe.
The sunlight shone through the wood-striped windows and slanted onto the wooden dining table, making a bottle of perfume with a brown cap sparkle, but it was far less dazzling than the person in front of the table.
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From the blazing sun to the setting sun, Ji Shao changed into four looks, each paired with his own perfume. The shoot went smoothly, which put Zhou Xiao in a good mood. For a photographer, a good subject is a joy in itself.
After filming the scenes here was complete, the three of them said goodbye to the crew and got in the car to head to the Shanghai-based filming base of "Shanghai Ken". With the inside pages and the accompanying interview photos already completed, all that remained was the heavyweight studio cover shoot.
In the nanny car, Zhou Xiao sat in the back row, looking at the photos in the camera. Next to him was Song Xiao, who curiously tried to follow along, even though he had already seen them at the scene. As for Ji Shao? He was sitting in the driver's seat of the nanny car, driving...
Seeing Zhou Xiao put down the camera, Song Xiao beside him suddenly said, "Teacher Zhou, are you interested in taking on some small jobs?" He had been watching the scene all day, and Zhou Xiao's professional level and filming skills surprised Song Xiao who was following him.
Although he had seen Zhou Xiao's skills at XS last time, he felt that his skills seemed to be constantly improving over time. Furthermore, Zhou Xiao's shooting speed was not only fast, but he also didn't have the common flaws of other photographers in the industry. Although Zhou Xiao had no intention of joining New Town, he was still tempted to join.
Soon, during this journey, Song Xiao gave Zhou Xiao the contact information of two New Town agents. He was also a man who returned the favor, recommending two people he had previously worked for and thought were good.
The conversation along the way made people feel that time passed quickly, and they arrived at their destination in a short while. When Zhou Xiao got out of the car first, he looked at Ji Shao sitting in the driver's seat with one hand on the steering wheel, and suddenly he felt like doing something else.
"Ji Shao, can I take a simple photo for you?" Zhou Xiao waved the camera in his hand towards Ji Shao in the car.
"Come on," Ji Shao, who was still full of energy after a day of filming, simply made an OK gesture and followed Zhou Xiao's performance.
Song Xiao, who had gotten off the bus at the other end, couldn't understand what was happening. Could this be the world of involutionaries? How could someone still have the energy to do this after a whole day of filming?
After looking at the photos taken in the camera, Zhou Xiao closed the camera and looked at Song Xiao who was looking at them angrily. He felt a little confused. Who provoked him?
After asking Ji Shao to get out of the car, the group entered the filming base through the door. Perhaps someone had greeted them earlier, as they had just arrived at the door, a staff member came up to greet them and took them to the studio specially built for this shoot.
As soon as they entered the studio, the three of them were struck by the vast expanse of pink. Zhou Xiao stayed behind to adjust the lighting according to his own habits, while Ji Shao went to change into his final outfit for the day.
The magazine's theme this time was "Ecstasy," and the setting, designed to complement the new fragrance, was quite visually striking. Ji Shao quickly changed and emerged from the store. He wore a pink tie-dyed shirt with a flesh-colored undershirt, creating a visual illusion at first glance. He also wore a black leather motorcycle jacket, which perfectly complemented the black ensemble.
The motorcycle jacket has a very strong presence. In Zhou Xiao's camera, Ji Shao's style wearing the jacket is obviously that of a slightly cool, mysterious and pretty boy, and the aura he exudes is alluring and mysterious.
When the visual focus shifts to the floral shirt, the overall atmosphere becomes confident and charming. Like a peacock blooming with charm, the slightly raised corners of the eyes inspire endless reverie.
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"Over!" Zhou Xiao called out with a smile, and the atmosphere on the set immediately became lively. The few staff members watching knew the filming was over, and they all rushed to the venue to put away the props.
He stretched and looked over at Qin Shi, who had arrived midway through the process. She was standing in front of her computer, carefully examining the photos Zhou Xiao had just taken. The photographer would then retouch the photos, and Zhou Xiao would take them back to further select and modify them before sending them to the brand.
After briefly looking at a few finished photos, Qin Shi nodded in satisfaction. This wasn't just about Ji Shao's performance, it was also about Zhou Xiao's ability as a photographer. As the brand promoting Ji Shao, they had the right to decide what photos to use. Her satisfaction meant that today's shoot had been a success.
Seeing that it was getting late, Qin Shi raised her head and said to Zhou Xiao in front of her, "Do you want to have a midnight snack together?"
Song Xiao, who was waiting for Ji Shao to change his clothes, heard this and said, "Yes, Teacher Zhou, come with us!"
The two parties had obviously already made an appointment, but Zhou Xiao shook her head. She was exhausted after shooting all day, let alone joining in their dinner.
Seeing Zhou Xiao putting his camera into his bag and preparing to leave, Song Xiao quickly spoke up, "Teacher Zhou, would you like to take a few of Ji Shao's autographs with you? This is a thank you for your continued support of Xiao Shao. You can also take a few for your friends!"
The few tickets he gave Zhou Xiao for the San Gong concert last time let Song Xiao know that Zhou Xiao also had some offline fans. Seeing Zhou Xiao's eyes light up, Song Xiao was also very happy. He was very happy to do a favor to consolidate the relationship between them.
When Ji Shao emerged, he saw two people standing on either side, staring at him eagerly. His gaze drifted to a stack of photos and a gold marker on the table. He smiled knowingly and gave an OK sign. He picked up the pen, sat down, and looked at Zhou Xiao, indicating he wanted him to write something.
After receiving Ji Shao's signal, Zhou Xiao pushed the phone onto the table so that Ji Shao could see the content clearly. This was a string of signatures that Zhou Xiao had just asked in the group and then edited.
Ji Shao quickly finished writing several signatures. When there were only a few left, he paused. With a wave of his hand, he signed his name first, then quickly wrote a few more words.
After saying goodbye to the others, Zhou Xiao sat down on a stool and began to look at the autographed photos on the table waiting to dry. She was a little dazed as she looked at them. Except for the one she had signed, Ji Shao had written words on the remaining photos.
“The neem flowers are very beautiful”
“Thank you sister for supporting me.”
"Thank you for your hard work [love]"
To: Flipped Heartbeat·Teacher Zhou Xiao
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