Chapter 202
Zhou Xiao nodded and immediately stood up and walked back into the studio. Zhang Hongyu had already explained the layout and settings to Zhou Xiao. Now, setting up the venue according to his own habits was quite easy.
The wait for filming didn't last long. Less than ten minutes after Zhou Xiao finished setting up the scene, someone knocked on the studio door. Liu Jia, sitting on a stool, answered loudly. Chen Shenju, who was outside the door, heard the response and immediately pushed the door open.
The studio door opened, and Zhou Xiao's gaze fell on Ji Shao, who was waving at her with a wide grin. In his left hand, he was clutching a black down jacket. Zhou Xiao suspected it was the standard issue Huayao gave to all NINE STAR members.
"Teacher Zhou, please take my picture again." Ji Shao placed his jacket on a chair at the entrance, rolled up his sleeves, and smiled at Zhou. He stood there, briefly adjusting the wrinkles on his clothes, before heading straight for the already set-up studio.
By this time, Chen Shenju had already stood beside Zhou Xiao, gazing with satisfaction at Ji Shao, who had already mastered the shoot. He tilted his head to look at Zhou Xiao and said, "Teacher Zhou, thank you for your hard work today! The brand was very urgent this time, and to be honest, these two hours today were squeezed out by Xiao Shao. After the shoot, we'll have to go to the recording studio again, so we'd like to ask you to shoot as quickly as possible so he can rest more on the way."
Zhou Xiao looked at Ji Shao in front of the camera and suddenly understood why the man next to him didn't get along with Zhang Hongyu. Chen Shenju, obviously considering him as a fan of Ji Shao, revealed some of his fans' most important "schedule" and even played a little "misery card".
Chen Shenju naturally knew why the company had asked him to find Zhou Xiao. There were two reasons. First, they were impressed by her skills, and second, they were impressed by her speed and flawless finish, which were already widely known in the industry.
Of course, one thing that stood out was Huayao's subtle scheming. Zhou Xiao was known in the industry for being difficult to book, but with Ji Shao around, it wasn't a problem for them. And since they were on good terms now, getting other artists to shoot for them shouldn't be difficult either, right?
Zhou Xiao already knew about Hua Yao's demands, so after hearing what Chen Shenju said, he nodded and looked at Ji Shao in the center of the studio.
The headlights shone on him, and through the three curved walls meticulously crafted by Zhang Hongyu, it was clear that Ji Shao was wearing the latest WP winter collection. His top was a creamy white, shawl-like knitted coat, embroidered with white silk thread and rice-grain pearls to resemble branches of wintersweet blossoms blooming in the snow. He wore a light blue shirt underneath, and crisp, gray tweed trousers paired with black sneakers for a refreshing look.
As the filming progressed, Chen Shenju, who had been standing by to watch, also arrived at the monitoring room. Surprisingly, he didn't get any glares from Zhang Hongyu. Upon closer inspection, he saw that he was staring intently at the monitor feed, which was synced to the large screen.
As fellow photographers, there's so much to see in a picture. The people and their clothing complement each other perfectly. As mentioned earlier, this is a formal photoshoot, WP's elegance and confidence blend perfectly with the youthful freshness. The white sweater and hand-embroidered shawl add a touch of warmth, a precious touch in winter.
"Uh" When Ji Shao in front of the screen left the screen and went to change into another set of clothes, Zhang Hongyu realized that there was an extra person in the room.
“…”
"Don't be silent, can you tell what's good from what's bad?" Chen Shenju asked provocatively. He sat down in another chair and reached out to scroll the monitor back to the beginning. Ji Shao on the screen was unusually charismatic. His winter outfits looked fresh and effortless, and his high-end WP designs looked both romantic and gentle.
"It's a very good shot." Zhang Hongyu rarely argued with the other party.
"What should I do?" Chen Shenju stared at the screen and immediately followed up with the words.
"It's probably what the client thinks is good, the designer likes it, and the consumer wants to buy it," said Zhang Hongyu.
"What does the photographer think?"
"powerful!"
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Inside the studio, Zhou Xiao put down her camera. She gave Ji Shao an OK sign and said, "Alright!" She nodded to Liu Jia, who was standing beside her, and headed towards the monitoring room.
Hearing Zhou Xiao's words, Liu Jia nodded happily and tactfully helped Ji Shao pick up his coat. Under the light, Ji Shao had already skillfully taken the coat from Liu Jia, put it on, and followed Zhou Xiao's steps into the small compartment.
Seeing the two of them heading towards the compartment, Liu Jia hesitated for a moment between cleaning up the scene and following along. But finally, the desire to hear Zhou Xiao's thoughts won him over, so he turned off all the headlights and followed them towards the monitoring room.
When Liu Jia reentered, he saw Zhou Xiao and Chen Shenju sitting on chairs, with Ji Shao and Zhang Hongyu behind them. The four of them were browsing through their finished photos. Suddenly, Chen Shenju and Ji Shao were discussing which photos to send to WP. Liu Jia sweatdropped. It didn't seem like it took him that long to turn off the lights, did it?
A photographer's assistant isn't a good one if they don't want to be one. Liu Jia followed Zhang Hongyu, somewhat as if to become his apprentice. Although he was an assistant, Zhang Hongyu occasionally let him take the camera himself. He stood at a distance, but still froze slightly when he saw the photos on the screen.
He knew why Zhang Hongyu and Zhou Xiao were close friends, and he'd watched her shoot before. But this time, after integrating into Huayao, he felt firsthand how sloppy the preparations were, how everything was geared towards a quick look. Zhou Xiao's photos, even before post-production, emphasized the photographer's skill.
The monitoring room wasn't a big cubicle to begin with, and with so many people rushing in, it looked incredibly lively. Zhou Xiao, like a dedicated photo preserver, saved the photos they'd chosen during their discussion, preparing to send them to WP later.
"Speaking of which, Shaozi, you've been incredibly busy lately." Seeing that the serious business was now over, Zhang Hongyu began to revert to his usual gossipy self. Despite being Nine Star's exclusive photographer, he didn't get to see the members often, especially Ji Shao. Many of the variety shows and commercials the members participated in were directly booked by the brands or production teams.
Even a small group of members is rare, and a complete group like NINE STAR is even rarer. So, how could you miss someone you can gossip about?
"Well, the group and individual programs are catching up." When Ji Shao was speaking, he happened to meet Zhou Xiao's look of "Can you say this in front of me?". His peach blossom eyes, which were originally smiling, now turned into two crescent moons.
"Are you really leaving at the end of the month?" Zhang Hongyu asked hurriedly. The news he was trying to gather was a rumor that had been circulating internally for the past two days. However, Ji Shao was the only member who had hurried back to the company recently, leaving Zhang Hongyu no chance to gossip.
"That's not certain," Chen Shenju, who was sitting in the chair, said at this time. This was not something to hide. Wasn't it because of this that the company asked so many employees to apply for passports before the New Year?
He hadn't forgotten Zhou Xiao this time, and even turned to look at her. "Brother Zhang was asking about the company's plans for NINE STAR to tour the group variety show abroad, but the specific date hasn't been decided yet. It's okay for you to know about this. We'll also inform the fans about it tomorrow."
Zhou Xiao, having gotten the early scoop, nodded silently. The online speculation about NINE STAR's big group variety show was all just gossip. While much of it was fabricated by marketing accounts, it also indirectly demonstrated NINE STAR's immense popularity. Just one group variety show, and it had already attracted so much attention.
"The shoot will be quick this time, so I'll take Ji Shao to the recording studio first," Chen Shenju said, then stood up and pushed Ji Shao towards the door. "Thanks to Teacher Zhou's filming, Ji Shao can get some more rest later!"
Huayao currently doesn't have a dedicated recording studio, so the last few recording sessions were held in a studio run by a senior member of the industry. Zhou Xiao had previously heard Zhang Hongyu mention that they were planning to design one, but there weren't any plans yet.
Zhou Xiao was sitting on a chair, watching the two people leave when Ji Shao, who was being pushed, suddenly turned around, looked at her seriously and said, "My album will be online on the 20th of next month. You can listen to it! One more thing, don't spend any more money - um -"
Before Ji Shao could finish his words, Chen Shenju covered his mouth and pushed him out the door. Although the door was closed, he could still hear Chen Shenju's faint voice, "My ancestors..."
Zhang Hongyu on the side said with disdain, "Do assistants like them also have a share in the album sales?"
Zhou Xiao couldn't help but smile. She had no intention of explaining for Chen Shenju. How could an album sales assistant possibly get a commission? But seeing Zhang Hongyu's face full of indignation for her was somewhat amusing.
For Chen Shenju, that was a bit embarrassing. After all, when a company prepares an album for an artist, isn't it all about sales? That's why he made that move.
Moreover, Zhou Xiao's thoughts returned. It was obvious that Ji Shao also knew that she had bought a large number of albums in the past, so he couldn't help but ask her not to spend money anymore. However, whether Zhou Xiao would listen to him or not was up to her own opinion.
Just as I was thinking about it, the system prompt sounded——
[Ding! Shooting Ji Shao's personal business (1/1), reward system funds of 200,000 yuan]
Zhou Xiao sighed slightly, and the villain in his heart spread his hands. At this moment, the desire to spend money reached its peak. Who understands?
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