Chapter 147
"A Meal for You" has become popular abroad because of Ji Shao before it is even aired. Since Korea is a country of star-chasing, many people even hope that Ji Shao can go to their country to participate in the recording of the original version.
In China, the hilarious performance of Ji Shao leading a group of uncoordinated, middle-aged artists in a dance and singing session at a press conference has become a favorite for Chinese entertainment marketing accounts. Some netizens even went so far as to search for the original stage after seeing this segment in the comedic video, and then, following the comments section, found the livestream uploaded by Zhou Xiao. They were left to exclaim, "Ji Shao truly is from a boy band."
Once the crowd behind him is blocked out, even though Ji Shao frequently turns back to direct others in the direct-to-video footage, this doesn't affect his precise beats or effortless dance moves. Comparing the two, it's surprising that this has earned Ji Shao a legion of stage fans.
For the MCs who participated in the recording, they initially thought it was just a joke at the press conference. But what no one expected was that in the days to come, they would frequently see clips of their uncoordinated limbs on the internet.
While there were some "clown" elements, for the artists who participated in the show, this wave of popularity truly resonated deeply. Being forgotten is the biggest fear of celebrities, and this performance also provided them with many interesting points for their upcoming variety show appearances.
The press conference wasn't long, and as a variety show, it seemed inherently hilarious. Ji Shao, who frequently brought in delicious food to feed the media and fans, was even affectionately described by the media as a hamster stockpiling food for the winter.
Zhou Xiao, sitting offstage, looked at her plate, piled high with fresh meat mooncakes, scallion pancakes, and other delicacies. She looked at the reporter beside her, happily snapping photos, and couldn't help but lament that compared to him, she felt more like a fake fan. She immediately pulled out her phone and posted the photos she had taken to her group chat, letting her friends share her joy.
During the post-press conference interview session, perhaps due to Ji Shao's outstanding performance, Zhou Xiao, among the reporters, keenly sensed that everyone's attitude towards Ji Shao was significantly better than that of the other guests. It seemed the charitable little hamster's food had truly touched everyone's hearts.
After the show ended and he said goodbye to his fellow reporter, Zhou Xiao found Cheese in the crowd and they found a nearby cafe to rest. The two of them were already quite familiar with each other offline, so after ordering a cup of coffee, they went about their business.
Zhou Xiao was editing a picture when she heard a sudden "thud" from the other side. She looked up and saw a phone lying on the table. Cheese, usually so nervous about her new phone, now completely forgot about it.
Zhou Xiao looked across at Cheese, whose face was filled with uncontrollable excitement and joy. Although it was difficult to suppress her smile, Cheese knew that loud conversations were forbidden in the cafe, so she suppressed her voice and whispered to Zhou Xiao, "Ji, Ji Shao! He's already recognized the flower basket we sent him on Weibo!!!"
——A certain blog——
@NINE STAR-纪韶V: I attended a press conference today and got to know some of my seniors and new friends. I've received the blessings and thoughtfulness from the flower baskets. Thank you everyone, see you tomorrow. [Photo]
The picture shows Ji Shao leaning his head towards the flower basket and making a "V" sign with his hand.
【Selfie Modo Modo! 】
[I heard that they were not allowed to cheer at first, but after talking with the sisters in the fan club, they still allowed them to send a flower basket TAT]
[Help! I'm already looking forward to tomorrow's charity gala!]
[I feel like Xiao Shao knows that cheering is not easy, so he specially certified it! Woohoo, it really feels like a two-way rush.]
【……】
Zhou Xiao looked across at Cheese, who had already gotten into a state of eagerness. Thinking about her role as the offline director of the fan club, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but remind her, "Tomorrow's charity gala clearly states that you can't support!"
Speaking of which, the "Luochen Charity Gala" itself was a grand spectacle that brought together Chinese entertainment artists under the guise of public welfare. Huayao had no control over other artists and didn't want to, but he was also very cautious about such potential pitfalls.
When they first contacted the fan clubs internally, they repeatedly emphasized that no support was allowed. They seemed quite worried, and even when they mailed tickets to the fan clubs, they repeatedly reminded them of this.
"Well, of course I know." Cheese, who had recovered his composure at this point, rested one hand on the table to support his cheek, while the other hand firmly grasped his phone as he smiled at Zhou. "You know what, this actually saves us a lot of money."
Indeed, supporting artists offline every time would undoubtedly be quite stressful for fans. This is especially true for NINE STAR, who have a more demanding schedule than other artists. While some wealthy female fans certainly want to give more support, Huayao's commitment to maintaining a tight grip on the larger issues while easing up on the smaller ones can significantly reduce the pressure on supporters.
At this point, Cheese suddenly remembered something, "I heard from Zhu Jian that Sister Xiao, you're going to grab the physical autograph album tonight, right?"
Huayao initially tried to lure fans by releasing solo albums for the members to boost overall sales, but fans were eager to check out the releases. Today, they went crazy again, launching a new promotion directly on Blueberry Music.
During the designated period, enter the Limited Time Treasure Hunt section on the NINE STAR "Wind" digital album sales page to participate. The event runs from October 9th to October 13th, with five Limited Time Treasure Hunts per day. Those who purchase the most copies in each event will receive a signed physical copy of "Wind."
Each member had two opportunities to compete for their signature album, supposedly an internal competition. However, since it also served as a chance for wealthy women to showcase their abilities, many on the forum were watching the spectacle. Furthermore, Huayao specifically noted that participation in the "Limited Time Treasure Hunt" required clicking on the forum link to purchase, and that sales from this section were not counted towards the individual link.
"Haha, that's right! Please give me some space!" Zhou Xiao picked up the coffee cup on the table and gently clinked it against Cheese's, making a crisp "ding" sound. Her purchase was simple: to support Ji Shao. She could also give it away for free to passersby the next time she posts on Weibo, so that more people can hear Ji Shao's voice.
However, after Zhou Xiao clinked glasses, an electronic sound rang out in his mind—[Beep! Limited-time mission detected, win the first auction of the album "Wind" (0/1)]
Zhou Xiao didn't show any unusual reaction when she heard the notification. After taking a sip of her coffee, she accepted the task. Zhou Xiao pondered, wondering if the task had to be triggered by stating it in person in front of others. She realized she hadn't mentioned this publicly before; any discussions had been conducted through text messages in the small group chat with Zhu Jian and the others.
…
At 6:59 PM, many people were watching Blueberry Music's flash sale. As the center of NINE STAR, Ji Shao's first-run album sales essentially laid the foundation for subsequent sales from other fans.
The signatures were no longer important at this point; the crowd was only concerned with the outcome. They were all thinking about asking Ji Shao fans to give them a taste of the situation before deciding whether or not to use the funds raised to buy the single chain.
When the time reached 7:00 PM, netizens who were frantically refreshing their feeds saw several starting prices for albums. Everyone knew that this was just someone buying one to test the waters. But after refreshing again, the number after the nickname of the person ranked first on the list was particularly eye-catching - 10001
——【Forum】——[October 9th evening]
[Topic] As I said, Huayao Xingyu should change its name to Zhouyao Xingyu!
[Main Building] I am really impressed by this week's peeling company. They treat fans like leeks? One single chain has not yet ended, and there is another limited-time auction. This does not count towards the sales of the single chain. It is really tight.
1L
I heard everyone's watching Ji Shao's house tonight, hahaha. If no one takes pictures, can I take advantage of the opportunity? Then I can sell the autographed photos on Xianyu and make a fortune, right?
13L
Reply to 1L: Then they will definitely not let you get away with it, hehe 59 points, rubbing my hands and waiting
49L
Squat together +1
58L
Huh? Huh? Huh!!!
84L
I lost, I bet 10,000? If you have too much money to spend, please support me (make a fist)
123L
My silence is deafening! I'm willing to spend 100,000 RMB. Okay, okay, is it too late to be a bootlicker now?
191L
No wonder my friend told me in the afternoon that several big fans of Ji Shao’s family told those who want to fight tonight not to be impulsive orz please, even if you are impulsive, you can only be cannon fodder at best, right?
257L
I don't know if Huayao's mouth was crooked with laughter, but this Tiaosi fan was so impressed that she was on her knees!!!
…
[Ding! Won the first auction of the album "Wind" (1/1), and was rewarded with 200,000 yuan in system funds.] Zhou Xiao was a little surprised when he heard the system's prompt. He originally thought that the reward amount would be the same as the previous task reward, but he didn't expect it to be doubled.
Including Zhou Xiao, only four people participated in tonight's auction for Ji Shao's autographed album, resulting in a combined sales of 10,004 copies. The generous initial offer of 10,000 copies discouraged many from increasing their bets. While some within the fan community considered vying for a spot, they ultimately gave up. If this ID nickname isn't incredibly appealing, it's likely that some organization is aiming for the jackpot.
Following Blueberry Music's reminder, Zhou Xiao filled in his address and contact information. The nickname of the account that took the autograph album was also placed in the most prominent place on the digital album by default - under the title "Wind".
NINE STAR's internal album auction also attracted fans of the "Dream Come True" show. After seeing the lavish spending spree, the experienced ones ignored it, after all, it's impossible to hook up with them. Meanwhile, the inexperienced ones were already secretly sending private messages to the backstage of the "Ping Ran Xin Dong" using their secondary accounts, asking if they wanted to film it themselves (and, importantly, they were willing to let her contact them privately!).
Amidst the flurry of activity on the forum, the protagonist at the center of the incident was currently packing his belongings, preparing his luggage for his flight to Zhejiang Province for tomorrow's charity gala. Since all the members of NINE STAR were participating, there should be a stage, right?
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