Chapter 240
“Don’t mention it, it makes your photos look more elegant.” Several staff members from the logistics team gathered together, looking at the photos transferred to their mobile phones and laughing happily.
Zhou Xiao waved his hand, dismissing the issue. A crew was a society of favors. Even a small favor would be met with lavish praise. Being sweet-talking was a good thing, as long as he didn't owe anyone a favor. This small favor also let Zhou Xiao know in advance that Ji Shao was coming to deliver milk tea to the crew, which was a small unexpected bonus.
Seeing Zhou Xiao about to leave, one of the staff members quickly said, "Sister Xiao, take one drink with you. We charge per person."
Zhou Xiao, buried in typing, turned around and casually grabbed a cup of milk tea from the edge. After greeting the others, he found a quiet pavilion to sit in. Today was filming an indoor scene, so there weren't many people outside.
On the phone screen, a picture of Ji Shao departing from Shanghai Airport appeared. Zhou Xiao tapped the desktop with his index finger. It matched! However, no one in the group knew Ji Shao's destination in Zhejiang Province was a film and television city. They were all wondering if he was there to film a variety show.
As a popular artist, being frequently scammed is commonplace. This is especially true when appearing as a guest on major TV shows, where Ji Shao's name can be seen on almost every episode. Fans' initial expectations have shifted, and some even use this to identify genuine influencers. It turns out, it actually works.
Zhou Xiao thought about it and guessed that soon, the marketing accounts that operated various types of accounts in the film and television city would post messages of support for Ji Shao's support for the "Flowering Journey" crew. Considering that this was not a private trip, she shared the information she had obtained with her friends.
【Happy and auspicious】
Zhu Jian (Using Softness to Overcome Hardness): Okay, okay, go hang out on the set more! It's best to hang out a few times and you'll fall in love with filming! By the way, is Xiao Shao going to record an OST music video this time? I think this is the only way [sigh]
Li Mo (Little Tail): Will there be an MV for the OST? I don't think so. At most, they'll show you some clips from the original video. If it's a character song, then maybe the lead actor will be featured in it.
Zhu Jian (Yirou Kegang): The film and television city is such a great place! I wonder if Huayao will take a costume photo shoot for Xiao Shao. If that happens, I'll really go on a shopping spree!!!
Qi Sisi (Sisi): I see the director of "Flowering Journey" is the same as the one for CCTV's May Day special program. When did Shaozi get to know Fang Xi? He's a great director!
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Zhou Xiao watched the discussion unfold, feeling somewhat puzzled. But then he remembered Ji Shao's former agency, New Town, and thought this was quite normal. After all, the companies had resources, so it was perfectly normal for them to have some interactions.
"Ah, you're here!" Just as Zhou Xiao was looking at the chat log in the small group, Wang Hao's voice came from behind her. When she turned around, she saw him holding a large bag of milk tea in each hand, preparing to walk towards the filming location.
"Do you need help?" Zhou Xiao asked, pointing at the two large bags of milk tea that Wang Hao was carrying.
Wang Hao shook his head. "I can do it myself. Oh, by the way, I was just thinking of looking for you. Director Fang might come over later today. Come with me to find Old Feng from the props department and talk about the Welcoming Pine."
Lao Feng is the head of the props team on the set and has worked with Fang Xi for many years. While he often has a bad temper, he's quick to address problems. He won't hold grudges just to save face.
Zhou Xiao nodded. Wang Hao had reminded her that she could find a few photos of the Welcoming Pine from different angles in the cloud space to show Old Feng. Although one photo would suffice, she felt it could be more detailed.
A short while later, Zhou Xiao saw Wang Hao and Old Feng hurrying over. The three of them sat at the stone table and began looking at the photos. As soon as they saw a comparison photo, Old Feng, who already looked bitter and resentful, frowned even deeper.
With years of experience, Lao Feng immediately recognized the difference the moment he saw the comparison photos. However, the tree was purchased by his own apprentice, and looking at the costumes worn by the actors in the photos, he was certain of the reason.
After asking Zhou Xiao to send him these comparison photos, Old Feng, with a sullen face, thanked Zhou Xiao and Wang Hao beside him before leaving in a hurry. Looking at the direction, it looked like the entrance, and the large room where the props were stored was right next to it.
"His disciple must have cheated!" Wang Hao said confidently. Most people wouldn't notice the direction of the tree, and Old Feng's disciple probably couldn't find it, so he came up with this idea.
The props in the prop group are all archived. I think the apprentice directly took the photo of the new tree and replaced it with the old one. With a few minor changes, it became "80% to 90% similar".
If it were an ordinary crew doing this, perhaps nothing would be said. But on the set of "Flower Journey", Director Fang, who is well-known in the industry for his "detail control", would not tolerate any sand in the sand.
Zhou Xiao was speechless. What else could she say? The world really was just a huge makeshift crew, but as she discovered, it could only be said that the seemingly meticulous crew actually had many problems.
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Although Ji Shao had brought milk tea today, Zhou Xiao didn't see him on set until the end of the shoot. Then, when it was almost time to get off work, a lot of flyers for supporting roles were added at the last minute.
Zhou Xiao looked at the familiar actors. Well, they all happened to have courtyard scenes. A few of them were still in the photos she had sent to Lao Feng.
There were quite a few extras watching the filming, but they weren't chased away by the staff. This scene didn't require clearing the set, so filming wasn't difficult. Besides that, the entire day's filming went smoothly. Plus, with the milk tea cheering, everyone seemed to be having a great time.
Except someone, of course.
"...pushing, shoving, and cursing..." Zhou Xiao's gaze fell on the flyer script printed out by the producer. It contained a short scene featuring the replacement of the Welcoming Pine. The finished product might not appear, but at least there would be some behind-the-scenes footage.
"Ouch," sighed the producer, "It's such a short clip and they still waste money and time. The props team is really not dedicated." But she didn't say she wouldn't shoot it. After all, this scene was added by Director Fang himself to fill in the bugs.
Zhou Xiao remained silent. She couldn't possibly tell the person who paid for it that this was her own discovery, could she? However, Director Fang's actions were even faster than she had imagined. It was said that she had come up with this information at the last minute.
It was already evening when filming began, and Zhou Xiao casually raised his camera to record the performance, both inside and outside. On the set, several headlights illuminated the courtyard, instantly illuminating it. Not far from the scene, the director of Team B was watching the monitor, directing the scene with a microphone.
Just then, Zhou Xiao spotted Director Fang suddenly appearing from outside the crowd. She was accompanied by three other people, all of whom Zhou Xiao happened to recognize. Standing in the middle was Ji Shao, who smiled and raised his hand in greeting when he saw her.
The two people standing on either side were his assistants. Yes, two assistants, Song Xiao from Xincheng and Chen Shenju from Huayao.
It was obvious that there was still some unfamiliarity between the two, and Song Xiao seemed to be taking the lead. However, Chen Shenju did not seem to be an easy target either.
"Director!" "Why are you here at this time, Director Fang?" "Long time no see, I missed you so much, hahahaha" "..." When Zhou Xiao's gaze moved over, people at the edge of the shooting scene had already recognized him and immediately began to "flatter" him.
When Fang Xi wasn't filming, she always wore a benevolent smile. She didn't care whether the words she expressed missed her were false or not, and cheerfully responded. When she passed by Zhou Xiao, she even patted her shoulder, acting like a kind elder. This drew envy from many nearby.
But once everyone saw that the person behind Fang Xi was Ji Shao, the atmosphere suddenly became lively. Some people even said that it was a pity that they didn't bring a pen this time, otherwise they would definitely ask for an autograph.
At the filming location, many extras who were already doing their own media were starting to regret their posts. While they might have accepted a flyer and gotten a TV appearance, it wasn't nearly as fast as the traffic they'd get from taking a photo with Ji Shao!
Who knows, just by posting a group photo on the app, you can have a steady stream of fans to serve as your data. This is a huge temptation for many Internet celebrities who want to become famous through this.
Now that I think about it, I suddenly feel that the two people around Ji Shao are particularly annoying. Although I don't know if they are assistants or agents, it is obvious that they will not let me get benefits so easily.
The extras were already focused on Ji Shao, and the others were no different. The assistant director saw this and gave up on the idea himself, so he called a cut and let them go.
Song Xiao, standing in front of Ji Shao, was somewhat surprised to see Zhou Xiao on Director Fang's set. This showed that she also had the ability to enter the mainstream circle. After glancing at Zhou Xiao's camera, he took the initiative to greet her, "See you again!"
The presence of Fang Dao and Ji Shao attracted more and more people. Seeing that the road was about to be blocked, Fang Xi said cheerfully, "There will be opportunities to see young people in the future. Let's make way for the elderly first."
"Is there still a chance?" Zhou Xiao muttered these words in his heart. Why does it seem that Ji Shao's purpose of coming to the film and television city is not simple?
Moreover, looking at Song Xiao who had just greeted her, Zhou Xiao wondered if it was a bit too bold for her to guess that Ji Shao was going to film a movie.
Zhou Xiao still remembered that the last time Ji Shao came to the film and television city, there was quite a stir. Although Huayao later issued a statement asking everyone to focus on Ji Shao's music, he was not accompanied by any Xincheng staff at the time.
Looking at Ji Shao in the crowd, surrounded by his assistants, following the director into the house, Zhou Xiao thought for a moment and then shouted, "Ji Shao! Come on!"
The sound was not loud and was almost drowned out by the noise of the crowd. But Ji Shao in the crowd obviously heard it. Although he did not turn around, Zhou Xiao saw him raise his hand and shake it.
The producer nearby watched the interaction with some curiosity and asked Zhou Xiao, "Huh? How do you know each other? Have you filmed him before?"
Zhou Xiao felt that she had been silent for a long time today. Didn't everyone on the crew know that she was a Ji Shao fan from the beginning? At first, they had been joking about it, but since then, the noise had gradually faded.
Without further explanation, Zhou Xiao nodded and responded, "Yes." She was also the fan who had taken photos of him many, many times!
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