Chapter 135
Zhou Xiao's mood at that moment was as vibrant as if he had seen a field of flowers in full bloom. Seeing the worker return to his work after finishing his words, Zhou Xiao could sense that it was just a casual remark. Yet, Zhou Xiao unilaterally declared that this remark held immense weight.
The carriage had been completely opened, and a worker was carrying out an object carefully wrapped in a foam box. The middle-aged man who had answered Zhou's joke had no time to pay attention to Zhou Xiao. He and the worker guarding the carriage were carefully moving the object out.
Zhou Xiao's flower wall theme this time is "Deep Sea," with a magnificent iridescent base embracing a bluish-purple hue. Naturally, the deep sea is home to graceful jellyfish, and a closer look beneath the beautiful, custom-designed marine creatures reveals a truly exquisite craft. Even the wrinkles on the jellyfish's tentacles subtly refract light. Though fixed, the visual effect allows for a glimpse of the creatures drifting through the ocean.
Qi Sisi, standing nearby, couldn't help but gape when she saw the man-sized jellyfish being carried off the train. The jellyfish was actually made of acrylic and partly glass, and under the afternoon sun, a layer of shimmering, iridescent light seemed to float faintly on its surface.
When the workers were almost done assembling these parts, a massive creature was waiting to be lifted out from the deepest compartment. It was a giant, almost Q-version Kunpeng, a creature from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. It would be placed at the very top of the flower wall, its unfurled form a popular spot for fans to check in.
In the center of the flower wall's pedestal stands a multi-layered acrylic quicksand structure, the same height as Ji Shao. The acrylic is fixed at the waist and can be moved left or right with a gentle touch.
As the sun began to set, a breathtaking masterpiece unfolded before everyone, bathed in the gentle golden afterglow. Two empty spaces remained on the background wall, where workers were inserting flowers of corresponding colors. The colorful bubbles hanging nearby added a touch of dreaminess and beauty to this deep-sea flower wall.
The area had already attracted quite a few nearby residents, but many ignored the railings surrounding the flower wall. Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi had already chased out several adults and children who had sneaked in to try their luck with the flowers.
Perhaps the group's press conference was scheduled for 6 PM, and Zhou Xiao was the only one there to pre-set up the venue. Seeing the increasing number of unruly children, Zhou Xiao decisively requested bodyguards from the hotel. A five-star hotel's security was quite adequate. As for now? Let's just go with Qi Sisi and deal with it first.
The workers who had just finished installing the flower wall saw Zhou Xiao and the others frantically trying to stop the restless people from entering and destroying the flower wall. Those who were about to leave stopped in their tracks.
When they heard Zhou Xiao was going to call for a bodyguard, they nodded and helped Zhou Xiao temporarily act as a "human shield." Several workers were strong, and many of them looked at this side and didn't dare to come over.
Zhou Xiao couldn't have imagined that he would encounter such a Waterloo. Or rather, he couldn't have imagined that this flower wall would not only make adults unable to walk, but also attract children to a great extent.
"Parents, please take care of your children!" "The girl spent a lot of money on this, and if she breaks or makes it dirty, she will have to pay a lot of compensation." "That child is talking about you." Zhou Xiao was helplessly watching a slippery child slipping through the gap, feeling helpless inside.
The loudspeaker blared, and Uncle Zheng, walking briskly, loudly emphasized the situation. Especially at the moment when his direction was clear, the mischievous child was visibly stunned. Suddenly, a hand reached out from the crowd and snatched it back.
Zhou Xiao couldn't help but admire the whole process, as he thought that the old ones are still the best! Several more security guards came one after another, and Zhou Xiao was familiar with several of them, as they were all familiar faces he met offline at Star 101.
Uncle Zheng clearly had some experience. "Xiaoxiao, there are more people living here now, and it's very different from before! The wall you made looks nice, but you need someone to keep an eye on it!"
During the Star 101 competition, occupancy at Huashang Times Square was low, and the production team had staff patrolling the square day and night. The fans' support was generally manageable. But now, with occupancy increasing, the quality of the residents has become noticeably uneven. Security in this area has become somewhat limited, and naturally, no more personnel will be assigned to assist Zhou Xiao.
Zhou Xiao nodded. After noticing the effectiveness of Uncle Zheng's words, she pondered the situation internally. First, this kind of rhetoric needed to be planned. Zhou Xiao noticed that many adults were indifferent to the children, letting them run wild and cause damage. After stating the price in advance, many families subconsciously restrained their children.
After all, this flower wall is really beautiful. Even people who don't chase stars will find it quite pleasing to the eyes. The bodyguards gathered by the hotel to help Zhou Xiao arrived at the scene quickly. Seeing the pressure, she and Qi Sisi finally felt relieved.
After Zhou Xiao thanked the workers and the security guards led by Uncle Zheng, the two of them broke through the encirclement with a full sense of security brought by the bodyguards.
Night had fallen, and as always, Zhou Xiao would light up the flower wall. Today's deep-sea theme would be at its most effective at this very moment. But Zhou Xiao glanced at the crowd that had begun to leave due to the darkening sky and silently decided to hold off until tomorrow night.
He exchanged a glance with Qi Sisi, who was standing beside him. Thinking about the chaotic situation they had just experienced, they both found it somewhat amusing. After a pause, Zhou Xiao said quietly, "Let's go. It's time to go to dinner..."
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The next morning, Huashang Times Square finally welcomed its long-awaited bustle. But every fan, eager to see NINE STAR, was immediately captivated by the Fantasy Deep Sea statue standing beside the fountain.
But no one dared to get close, mainly because of the numerous bodyguards surrounding the flower wall. Although it was a bit awkward to have loud speakers hanging from their bodies, the sight of this setting made any fan nervous.
——【Forum】——[September 23 morning]
【Topic】Frog Fun, I finally realized why everyone says the end of cheering is a heart-pounding feeling
[Main Post] I won a ticket from Xiaogua on the forum and was thinking of coming to the event in advance to see if I could meet up with my fellow supporters. Oh my god, the moment I arrived at the square, I was completely blown away. The flower wall support made by the heart-pounding supporters is absolutely amazing!!!
1L
I sincerely suggest that you squat over the heart-pounding flower wall from the beginning and queue up to get the surrounding items (of course, the premise is that you have to be a Ji Shao fan)
25L
I dare say that no one who has been to the offline scene did not kneel down. The station sister's aesthetics is really high-end, and the texture is really great. The host should remember to take a photo and punch in!
56th floor owner
Reply to 25L: Huh? Can I still clock in? But there are so many bodyguards here, and I'm a bit socially anxious so I didn't dare ask...
91L
Did Huayao take the wrong medicine? Hiring bodyguards to guard the flower wall they built? Don't waste our money.
124L
There were so many people walking around here today. I was handing out support items in the square. A few older grandparents asked me for toys, saying they wanted them for their kids. I was shocked at first! I thought I was an older fan!
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As for the only flower wall at the group's press conference, Zhou Xiao's deep-sea-themed flower wall undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention. Coupled with the fact that several bodyguards were patrolling the flower wall and prohibiting anyone from approaching, many people were eager to see it. The jellyfish tentacles on the stage looked absolutely beautiful, and that acrylic 2D Ji Shao really looked like the male protagonist of a game...
Meanwhile, Zhou Xiao, having successfully reunited with Zhu Jian and the others at Huashang Times Square, gazed at the flower wall in the distance, completely surrounded by people. Li Mo stood on tiptoe and asked Zhou Xiao, "Your bodyguard still doesn't dare to retreat?"
Zhou Xiao nodded at her. Huashang Times Square was still bustling with children, many of whom were using the fans who had come to support them as props, happily playing hide-and-seek in the crowd.
"Hey, that's a great idea!" Dong Xiaoyu gestured for everyone to look towards Yan Shu's support area, where a large signboard had been erected. Many people had already written their usernames on the signboard, while others had even written on Yan Shu's face, which was visible on the right side of the signboard.
This sign-in-and-punch format made Yan Shu's support the most lively place after Zhou Xiao's flower wall. Zhou Xiao nodded in agreement. This kind of interaction was extremely high, and who knew that the artist himself might even see it?
If it were me, I would definitely be very touched to see so many fans come to the offline store today and express their love by signing autographs. So everyone looked at Zhu Jian, the only fan club member among the few people, and suggested that they could do the same for the next event.
Zhu Jian looked at the excitement over there and didn't object. Instead, he praised them. "They're doing a great job. Cheese mentioned this in the fan club group when he came to Huashang this morning."
This method of support is simple, inexpensive, and can really boost fan activity. We'd already discussed in the group chat about being considered for "A Little Meal" support. Yes, after Xiaogua's reply on the forum, the fan club's numbers were finally confirmed by the contact person.
"By the way, Xiaoxiao, when will you send out those peripheral products?" Li Mo asked curiously while looking at the bustling crowd in the square.
"Let's post it at 2 PM~" After answering Li Mo, Zhou Xiao prepared to edit her blog post. She chose the afternoon because the morning was too crowded, and since the press conference was held later, there was more time for distribution in the afternoon. Unlike other sites that would post advance notices, Zhou Xiao only posted after everything was ready. This was Zhu Jian's suggestion; it effectively avoided queuing and congestion in the plaza.
Time passed quickly. Just as everyone was rushing to Huashang Times, Zhou Xiao and his group were heading to the flower wall with 600 peripheral support gift packs.
An unexpected thing happened, Yan Shu was suspected of being anti-offline.
At Yan Shu's support venue, the tall panel was covered with densely packed names, but a large part of Yan Shu's eyes on the right side had been maliciously scratched off.
When this situation was discovered by offline fans, the atmosphere in the square suddenly became tense.
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