Chapter 183
The next day, perhaps because Ji Shao had posted a check-in for the photo exhibition in the early morning, within a few hours, paparazzi had already uploaded the video they had filmed to the platform.
When Zhou Xiao saw the angle of this video this morning, she almost thought her security guard had switched careers to paparazzi. It was simply because, aside from the clarity, the angle of the video she received yesterday was similar to this one.
Later, after Zhou Xiao inquired, he found out that the other party's car was parked next to the security guard at the time, and he was very kind to guide the security guard on how to take better photos... Although in Zhou Xiao's opinion, the results were not very good.
@圈内前线爆料V: Did Ji Shao bring teachers Chen Wenbin and Bai Yunqing to visit his photo exhibition? They all seem to be on good terms!
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[In the video, Ji Shao exits the car behind his assistant. Chen Wenbin follows him, pausing briefly at the flower wall at the entrance before following Bai Yunqing and his group into the exhibition hall.]
What kind of weird social circle is this? I know Ji Shao and Bai Yunqing have worked together before, but how come Teacher Chen is still connected to Ji Shao?
I remember them sitting pretty close to each other at the Asian Music Awards! It's true, it's a good idea to attend more events. Who knows, someone you meet by chance might actually help you out someday!
[Are they really going to collaborate? [Dazed] Ji Shao's talent is pretty good, is Teacher Chen planning to write a song for him? And what about Sister Bai? Could it be a male and female duet?]
[Speaking of which, please don't ignore the others, they are not ordinary people.]
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In addition to the three artists, the paparazzi video also revealed a group of passersby in the comments section. Among them were Huayao executives, the director of partnerships, and the vice president of Blueberry Music Entertainment Group.
With the announcement of this truly impressive lineup, some in Ji Shao's fan circle were reminded of Huayao's promise to release a solo album for him. In short, the news made it hard not to speculate in this direction. While it's all speculation, this lineup isn't bad at all!
Zhou Xiao took a quick look at the speculation in the comments section, then returned to Ji Shao Bowen and excitedly took a screenshot and saved the photo! Although he had previously learned from Chen Shenju that Ji Shao had specially entrusted him to check in at the photo exhibition, how could this be as surprising as Ji Shao himself checking in!
No wonder the system's approval rating had seen a noticeable surge late at night. She hadn't quite reacted when the system notified her that morning. The system only notified Zhou Xiao when there was a significant increase, suggesting the photo exhibition's continued success was quite sustainable.
At noon that same day, NINE STAR's official Weibo account echoed Ji Shao's post by reopening the photo exhibition for two days. The previous photo exhibition had been suspended except for the few days after Huayao took over from Zhou Xiao.
On the one hand, fans and passersby who were able to check in gradually arrived, and on the other hand, the exhibition also served as a platform for brand promotion. The photos in the exhibition can be said to document Ji Shao's growth from participating in the talent show to the present day. Interested brands can naturally identify Ji Shao's most suitable brand characteristics from these photos.
As soon as the news broke, fans in Shanghai who had already visited the photo exhibition were all excited again. They would often look at their fans' photos again and again, especially since this was Ji Shao's personal endorsement.
Meanwhile, Zhou Xiao's attention had already shifted to the ticket in his hand. Just moments ago, a system notification chimed in: "Beep! NINE STAR group event "Blueberry Starlight Gala" detected, automatically issuing ticket*1."
The Blueberry Starlight Gala is arguably the highlight of Blueberry Video's annual events. Besides showcasing a dazzling array of stars, it also serves as a summary of the previous year's work. For the industry, it's also a prestigious awards ceremony. The official ranking announcement each year is a spectacle!
Before the gala, there were rumors circulating that NINE STAR would be attending, but after the previous online rumors that members would be attending the "Shanghai New Year's Eve Gala" were thwarted, everyone was skeptical about this star-studded gala. It hurts, it hurts so much!
As far as Zhou Xiao knows, many fans bought New Year's Eve party tickets at high prices based on scalpers' reassuring promises, allowing them to enjoy a night without having to worry about paying for anything. It was only later that it was discovered that the scalpers' claims of having seen NINE STAR rehearsing with their own eyes were actually just rumors from "friends."
At noon on the second day after she received the system tickets, the newly appointed Chen Shenju came to ask Zhou Xiao if she wanted to come to the "Blueberry Starlight Gala" on January 13, and he could arrange two tickets for him.
If it weren't for the luck of being a new fan, Zhou Xiao had also heard Zhu Jian mention in the group chat that Assistant Chen had sent Huayao New Year gifts to Digital and Cheese after the Lunar New Year. Although there were only two, neither of them was one to keep anything to themselves. They posted the contents of the gift boxes in the group chat, letting the fans roll the dice to choose their gifts.
Zhou Xiao didn't rush to answer, but instead decided to ask his friends in the group if they were interested in participating. Blueberry Video and Huayao were both affiliated, and compared to other agencies where fans of artists were struggling to get tickets, NINE STAR fans seemed incredibly pampered.
Just as they started the conversation in the group, Zhu Jian from the other side sent Zhou Xiao a private message to announce that the fan club votes had also been received. Zhou Xiao could imagine the outcry that Hua Yao had received from fans for NINE STAR's absence from the previous New Year's Eve event. Because NINE STAR is the ambassador for Shanghai's Huashang District, their fans consider that to be more important than regular events or photoshoots. And this time, as soon as the vote count was confirmed, Hua Yao contacted the various fan clubs to claim credit.
Zhu Jian was so shocked when she learned that Zhou Xiao might have three tickets that she had become accustomed to it. Although she didn't know why Zhou Xiao said "maybe", she still told him that the fan club had received five tickets to be distributed.
Even though he wouldn't charge admission after learning Zhou Xiao already had a ticket, Zhu Jian still felt compelled to speak up! Even though he and Zhou Xiao were close friends, Zhu Jian wasn't just praising Zhou Xiao. It's undeniable that Ji Shao's fan club has a much better atmosphere than the other members'. This is not only due to the positive fan club management, but also the reassurance and support of the legendary station, "Pangren Xindong."
Several fan clubs, which had previously disagreed over ticket distribution, were unable to achieve the same level of fairness as the Ji Shao family this time. On the morning of the Blueberry Video Starlight Gala, some fans even engaged in physical altercations with their own fan club leaders offline over ticket issues.
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There are a lot of events happening at the beginning of the year, and most of the ones that can be held, like those on major platforms like Blueberry Video, have to carefully calculate their timing. While there are many celebrities in the entertainment industry, only a handful are truly popular. It's okay if your party coincides with someone else's, but it would be embarrassing if you can't invite any big names.
Of course, some scoffed at this, arrogance dictating that magazine brands, like those with a reputation for being the sole selectors, were the sole selectors. Meanwhile, Zhou Xiao received an offer from a second-tier domestic women's magazine, Shang Ken. On her list, the magazine staff, with whom she had never interacted before, interacted for the first time.
A Rui from the Shanghai Ken Magazine: Hello, Professor Zhou Xiao. Last year, the cover you photographed for Ji Shao was selected as our annual cover. You were also nominated for the Shanghai Ken Magazine Photographer of the Year award. Next month marks the 20th anniversary of the Shanghai Ken Magazine China edition. Are you available to attend? We look forward to meeting you again, Professor Zhou.
Zhou Xiao had forgotten any previous interactions with the staff member named A Rui. She only remembered that he had come up to her out of the blue after the shoot and exchanged contact information. As for the end of next month... Zhou Xiao had nothing else to do at the moment. Thinking back to the professionalism he had shown her during the magazine shoot, and how much she enjoyed the shoot, she simply agreed.
After the other party asked for her address so they could mail her the tickets, the two of them fell silent again. This feeling was somewhat similar to that of Wei Wen, the makeup artist she had previously met. With this in mind, Zhou Xiao began to wonder whether to accept Chen Lin's invitation. A few days ago, after learning about her calendar collaboration with Xincheng, the other party extended an olive branch to Zhou Xiao, offering to form a temporary team.
Interacting with people from all walks of life is beneficial for personal growth, and my last collaboration with Shen Lin was quite good. A photographer's skill alone isn't the only factor in creating a good photo; makeup artists are also crucial. Otherwise, once you step out of the studio and into the spotlight, you'll be labeled a "failed artist" or a photo-scammer.
That afternoon, Zhou Xiao also discovered that there really were no secrets in the industry. After she accepted the invitation from "Shanghai Ken" magazine, Qin Shi and Zhang Hongyu came to remind her of the precautions.
Zhang Hongyu was alright, as he was quite good at gossip, so Zhou Xiao wasn't surprised he knew about it. Of course, Zhang Hongyu also gave Zhou Xiao a lot of advice, such as not treating the 20th anniversary of "Shang Ken" as a simple event.
If Zhou Xiao could seize this opportunity, she'd be guaranteed shoots with second-tier domestic magazines and below. After all, Shang Ken was a leading second-tier magazine. Zhang Hongyu was momentarily envious after hearing this. While he'd risen in profile thanks to NINE STAR's popularity, a magazine invitation! That was incredibly prestigious!
As for Qin Shi, after hearing Zhou Xiao's confusion, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "Of course it's because our boss and the other editor-in-chief are friends! Otherwise, how could they have put Ji Shao on the cover and let you shoot the photo?"
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