Chapter 173
"Good! Ji Shao is a very strong player with strong mental qualities! He hit the ten rings on the first shot! Next..." In the live broadcast room, the commentator was preparing to analyze Ji Shao's movements with the guests on the side.
The next second, another ten-ring shot hit the target. "Holy crap, this chair is kind of comfortable!" The commentator, seeing Ji Shao hit two consecutive ten-ring shots, also felt excited. He spoke too quickly, but fortunately, he remembered that this was a live broadcast and quickly made amends.
Sitting next to him, specially invited as a commentator, archery coach Zhang Xiwen's eyes lit up. As artists temporarily joining the Games, NINE STAR had only participated in two offline training sessions. But Ji Shao's performance was particularly striking, his level of skill during these private warm-up sessions rivaling even that of a professional athlete.
When Zhang Xiwen heard the young man in the arena say how many rings he wanted, she couldn't help but curl her lips. As an athlete herself, she somewhat sympathized with the somewhat arrogant statement. While Ji Shao's level might seem like a bully among a group of amateurs, it certainly made the show incredibly entertaining for the audience. She had accepted Blueberry Video's invitation to coach him, so she could better promote the sport of archery.
At the Shanghai Sports Arena, the excited "Ten Rings" of fans resounded throughout the stadium. Their excitement led to the sound of their light sticks waving up and down, making a considerable noise.
Ji Shao smiled at the sound, then refocused his gaze on the target. Unfazed by the screams from the arena, he exerted force with his fingers, tightened the bowstring, and an arrow pierced the air, pinning it unerringly on the inner ring of the ten-ring.
On the court, Zhou Xiao, holding a camera, locked his lens firmly on Ji Shao. As the arrow shot out, a clang-dong sound echoed, and the announcement from the field began to play: "Number one, third arrow hits the tenth ring."
"Number one, total score 30 rings. The men's archery preliminaries have concluded. The athletes' scores will be counted towards the preliminaries ranking. The top eight preliminaries will compete in the finals. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the qualifying list."
The announcer's words were drowned out by the cheers. Ji Shao put away his bow, bowed to the cheers coming from all directions, and then hurried backstage with his agent.
The next event was the seamless "Women's Archery Preliminary". In order to prevent the fans' support from interfering with other artists' performances, the organizers specially arranged for NINE STAR's agent to be on hand to pick up Ji Shao.
Behind Zhou Xiao, Qimiao saw Ji Shao turning around and about to leave. Seeing this, he quickly called on the fans around him who had become fans on the spot to shout his name. Because the backstage was near the archery range, Ji Shao, who heard the voices, turned around and greeted several times while his manager was holding his arm and walking backstage.
"Sister, no, he really turned around!" A girl next to Zhou Xiao who paid extra for a ticket to come in couldn't help but be surprised when she saw Ji Shao turning around to greet them.
Qimiao, who was pushing Zhou Xiao's chair, poked his head out from behind her. Amidst the chaotic commotion of surprise, he responded rather arrogantly, "Sisters, come over to my house for a good meal! Ji Shao not only dotes on his fans, he also supports them! Have you heard of our amazing station "Pang Ran Xin Dong"? Fans and fans are all begging her to film their own artists! Once you enter this family, you can have whatever you want..."
Zhou Xiao, who had been tapped on the shoulder, looked at the other fans leaning in, listening intently. He suppressed a smile, his heart filled with admiration for Qimiao. What a talent! Later, it turned out Qimiao's judgment was spot on. Actress fans generally don't spend a lot of money, and those who can afford to come to the backstage are definitely wealthy women in the industry.
The women's archery preliminaries were more lively than the men's. For one thing, the venue was mostly filled with NINE STAR fans. While many were quite picky about the looks of the lesser-known male artists competing, the female artists' expressions were much better. Plus, with no competition, the fans in attendance were actually quite engrossed in watching the preliminaries (it's always better than watching on their phones).
After watching the women shoot for a while, Zhou Xiao lowered his head to look through his camera. As he selected a photo to edit, he paused. In the photo he'd captured, Ji Shao's gaze was fixed on the target ahead, the light from the field generously hitting his face. His sharp features, his determined gaze, his aloofness reaching its peak at that moment.
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xiao posted this raw photo on his blog.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[December 8, noon]
【Topic】I would like to call him the cold-faced god!
[Main Building] Ji Shaosheng's photo, hugging Yisi, I can only say he is so handsome! Let out the loudest scream this year! [Picture]
1L
This picture on the main post was obviously taken by Zhou Xiao [drool] Oh my goodness, I am so greedy for her, I hate my husband for not cooperating with her yet!
43L
What about urban films? If I were the director, I'd already handed over the script! Isn't this obviously a domineering CEO with a cold face? He's handsome without being greasy! You can also shoot a domineering CEO shooting arrows in one shot! So ancient martial arts films are also possible!
97L
I saw another picture of the same angle on the marketing account, and I was really impressed by Sister Zhou. The texture is so good! And she has a special feeling whether she shoots Ji Shao or big and small flowers. There are so many activities at the end of the year, so please come out and enjoy our eyes.
165L
Reply to 97L: It feels a bit difficult... I once attended a pop concert for an artist and chatted with the makeup artist on standby. A fan at the scene directly approached the artist's studio and asked why they didn't hire a good photographer. Zhou Xiao was also mentioned in the example.
Then the makeup artist next to me talked about this with me. Last time, someone canceled a photo shoot with Zhou Xiao halfway through, and those in the industry didn’t understand why... Zhou Xiao is a photographer who rarely takes orders even after becoming famous, but he has a very good reputation in the industry. It’s just that maybe after this experience, he will be more cautious in the future.
238L
There are so many high-rise buildings of Ji Shao in the forum today [looking up.jpg] But this combination is really amazing, the artist's appearance plus the photography skills, 1+1 is definitely greater than 2
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Inside the stadium, the already small number of fans of the actor had already swiftly opened their secondary accounts, following the Ji Shao fan club and its output under strange guidance. At first, they only responded verbally, but when they saw the heart-pounding raw photos on the marketing account, they felt that the photos perfectly replicated the Ji Shao they had witnessed in person.
What do fans of actors love about their artists? Naturally, it's the moments when their performances resonate with them. Feeling their charisma firsthand is different from being on screen, which is why idols often fail when transitioning to acting. Just looking at their overflowing off-camera performances, it seems like not investing now would be a real mistake.
The atmosphere remained heated, and the competition continued. Fans began to let go of their personalities and cheered whenever they saw a good moment. Meanwhile, Zhou Xiao, after Qimiao's friendly reminder, began to think about what to eat for lunch.
The "Star Sports Festival" is an all-day event, so aside from those who want to get some fresh air, it doesn't significantly impact the audience. Lunch can be ordered with the fan club or you can order takeout.
Before she could get confused, the person sitting behind her, who was chatting enthusiastically with the new team members, suddenly stood up from his chair with a thud.
Then she subconsciously grabbed Zhou Xiao in front of her, and when she saw her turn around in confusion, Qimiao showed her phone screen and said cheerfully, "No need to order! We're having a grand meal for lunch!"
——A certain blog——
@拉面館陶老师V: [Fan submission] At today's "Celebrity Sports Day," NINE STAR's sponsors treated fans to drinks and McDonald's...so happy! I'm so jealous!
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The picture shows fans holding Shujiu drinks and McDonald's in the stadium
【Become a NINE STAR fan, and you will find a stable happiness】
[Tickets for the sports meet start at 280 yuan, and you can eat, drink, and see the stars. This is so cool!]
[Upstairs, it's more than just awesome! Watching Ji Shao slam 30 rings live is an adrenaline rush!]
Are there any tickets available for tomorrow? I think I'd go check it out; it seems like a good deal.
【……】
McDonald's and Shujiu's official Weibo accounts were trending, and without anyone noticing, the sponsorship logos of both brands had been quietly added to Blueberry Video's live streaming interface.
Many passersby in Shanghai, flooded with marketing messages from homepage accounts today, were eager to buy tickets. However, when they went to buy tickets, they discovered that only a few tickets were left for tomorrow's event in remote areas. As for why, after the news broke that Ji Shao had scored 30 rings this morning, many fans, regardless of whether they could attend or not, were eager to buy tickets for tomorrow's archery finals.
The "Star Sports Meet" in the afternoon included the women's high jump, tug-of-war, the 50-meter final, and the 4x150-meter relay, in which Ji Shao would participate. After the brand's lunchtime treat, the crowd's enthusiasm was even higher.
Zhou Xiao also saw several staff members carrying large McDonald's and Shujiu advertising signs towards the original brand sponsorship area and then set up shop. These last-minute sponsors were all endorsements for NINE STAR. It was not just Zhou Xiao, but many others who had seen sponsorship added mid-stream.
A bunch of handsome men and beautiful women from the entertainment industry were competing hard in the stadium, and it was at this moment that the status of the industry could be seen. A mainstream star like Wang Jiangchang was surrounded by many people, not to mention the members of NINE STAR on the field.
Therefore, many members are called backstage by their managers to rest after the competition. This strict and cautious attitude is even more severe than that of offline fans. However, many people are satisfied with this. It is a good opportunity to make friends, not to let others cling to you and take advantage of the camera!
The men's relay preliminaries were the final race of the day. While waiting, Zhou Xiao looked through clips of Ji Shao's livestream that his co-stars had edited. It wasn't a lot, but some of it captured footage that Zhou Xiao couldn't capture from the backstage area—the artist lounge. Ji Shao seemed quite popular, especially within his own team.
In the men's 50m final, Xu Zhou crossed the finish line in first place. Zhou Xiao leaned back in his chair, watching the members rush over to hug Xu Zhou, a feeling welling up in his heart. Since forming, Nine Star has rarely shown affection in public, especially since reporters frequently peppered them with probing questions.
但如今，看着大屏中的季邵的抱住徐周時臉上浮現的笑意。周笑擡起相機，将一刻大屏中笑意燦爛的季邵記錄下來。
或許，這刻流露出來的情感，更值得放進照片展中。
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