Chapter 253
"But the cover character I asked you to shoot this time isn't a celebrity," Fang paused, then continued, "but Teacher Mei Yi. I believe you should know her, right?"
Zhou Xiao was slightly stunned. It wasn't because the name was so unexpected, but rather because her mind quickly flashed back to the side quest the system had issued a while ago. Shooting a set of industry-renowned photos? So, was this the reason for this shoot?
Thinking of this, her curiosity piqued, and she asked Fang Zai directly, "Can I ask why you chose me to shoot this?"
Fang Zai hesitated on the other end of the line, but figured Zhou Xiao would find out eventually. Rather than letting him think he'd made a mistake mid-shoot, it was better to explain the situation directly.
He replied directly, "Well... Mr. Mei has his own opinions on the finished product. Our magazine also wants to see the collision of ideas between emerging photographers and masters, to see if there are any surprises."
Zhou Xiao understood what she was saying. She had met Mei Yi in the systematic training room before; he was a strict but excellent teacher. Modern Style, as a leading publication, had collaborated with photographers who were all highly experienced. Faced with such a mentor-level subject, she felt genuine admiration, but also a genuine reluctance to be mentored.
"Okay, I'll take it." Zhou Xiao hung up the phone, took a long breath and collapsed on the sofa, waiting for Fang to send him the theme of this photo shoot.
Looking at the circular decorations on the ceiling, Zhou Xiao felt a surge of excitement, despite her nervousness. She hadn't accepted this shoot solely to fulfill a mission; just as Fang had embellished her words, she also wanted to know if this shoot with an industry leader would yield any surprises.
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The August cover shoot still had some time to go before the official shoot. This extra time allowed Zhou Xiao to rest for a few days. Besides preparing for the shoot, he also completed an important task.
[Host, the sanitary napkin donations have been completed some time ago]
Hearing the electronic prompt sound in her mind, Zhou Xiao nodded with satisfaction. It could be said that she could completely rest assured that she had handed this matter over to the system.
Since sanitary napkin donations became popular, various fan clubs have included it in their charitable donations. When supporting the cause, fan clubs also prioritize this charity. This is not only because fan clubs have many female fans and a strong sense of empathy, but also because these are supplies that women in impoverished areas lack.
Shujiejie, the manufacturer of the brand that initially went viral for its support, has also seen its own success. Almost halfway through 2024, sales have increased, and the manufacturer has also introduced better technology and production lines. For charity items, they are sold at cost, giving back to society.
Ji Shao's birthday is in two days. In addition to customizing a large screen near the film and television city from the system, Zhou Xiao also plans to include this charity project that has just been completed in his support.
Part of these public welfare resources comes from the creative incentives of the "Pianran Xindong" account. With the continuous support of traffic, the monthly withdrawal income of the account is a considerable income.
"System, I need a photo of the physical box. Please help me edit it in." Zhou Xiao said casually after editing the blog post in the draft box of a certain blog.
【Loaded】
When Zhou Xiao refreshed her screen, she saw a photo in her draft box. On the front of the cardboard box, printed with the Shujiejie logo, was the account nickname "Pingrenxindong," the same as when she first donated it.
Zhou Xiao was about to exit the software when he heard the system prompt sound in his mind -
[System Task: Ji Shao's Birthday Support (0/1)]
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At midnight on June 21st, Ji Shao's fan circle was the busiest it had ever been. Overwhelming support and blessings filled the super chat, and the homepage was also filled with fans' timely blessings.
The first Hope Primary School named after Ji Shao is under construction. This is a joint fundraising effort between Ji Shao Charity Station and a charity foundation. Zhou Xiao also donated a sum of money when he learned about this charity.
The first public welfare road named after Ji Shao's character is under preparation. This is a joint support project of Ji Shao's functional stations, and it looks to be of considerable scale.
First……
On Ji Shao's birthday, support and charity went hand in hand. Checking in on the big screen and donating to charity provided fans with both visual and spiritual satisfaction. Many fans and artists' wives also updated their posts to wish Ji Shao a happy birthday.
In the wee hours of the morning, Ji Shao fans felt like they were stocking up. Almost every time a new blog post appeared on the homepage, they would click and save photos like hamsters. Zhou Xiao was one of them, her phone album suddenly filled with cute Ji Shao photos. Blissfully navigating them, Zhou Xiao had no idea how lively her comments section would be the next day at noon.
——A certain blog——
@Flipped悸然心动·纪韶: #季韶超话# Happy birthday to Xiao Shao, looking forward to your new role. Charity is always on the road, but don't forget to look up and see the surprise on the big screen. @NINE STAR-纪韶V
Big screen broadcast time: all day on June 21
Large screen playback location: Film and television city large screen all
Note: Welcome to check in, please be safe!
[Image][Video]
The picture is a charity support video, and the video is an edited video of Ji Shao changing his clothes on stage.
I kept looking at the three letters "all" over and over again. Omega! Teacher Kotobuki! My great sister!
[Even though the crew doesn't allow cheering, they didn't say we couldn't book the entire big screen at the studio! ...
Thank you sister for your donation. It helped me get through the most difficult period. I'm working now! Although my salary isn't high, I've started helping others when I can. [Love]
[I came across this from Douyin. I didn't expect this fangirl's support has never stopped. Does she still have a donation account? I'd like to donate too.]
[The person's filming is beautiful [like], the video is beautifully edited [like], and even his heart is so kind [like]]
[What a great show! Looks like I have to go out and check in today!]
【……】
Zhou Xiao was surfing the internet on a marketing account when he saw the comments under his own account. Just as he was thinking about checking out the Douyin app mentioned in the comments, someone in the group had already sent him a link.
In just one morning, the number of likes for this Douyin marketing account has reached more than 500,000, and the number of likes is still rising.
The video was simple: a woman who loves sharing her life had posted a video last year of herself receiving donated sanitary napkins. The video happened to coincide with the trending search for "support," becoming a minor hit, garnering tens of thousands of likes and even pinned to the top of her post.
When the marketing account reviewed the account, it was discovered that this account is still sharing her life on Douyin. However, her pinned posts and the packages she receives every once in a while have never changed.
In the comments section of the marketing account's video, many women who had also received donations responded. A keen researcher dug up comments from last year's trending topics and found that more than half of them were still accepting donations.
While passersby generally appreciate fans' charitable contributions, some were concerned about the pressure on Zhou Xiao, a cause so inspiring. After fans explained Zhou Xiao's fan page, they felt relieved. Consequently, many people registered accounts on Weibo specifically to show their support.
Although small accounts are usually inactive, a few comments were still managed by fans and pushed to the middle of the list. As for those higher up, the authority said that there was really nothing they could do. Unless Zhou Xiao liked a comment from his fan account, it would be difficult to reach the top of the list.
With the constant influx of traffic, Zhou Xiao also felt the rapid growth of the backend's recognition value. Because of the large base of recognition value, even when it did rise, the increase was not noticeable, and the growth rate was always slow. But this time was different. Compared with the previous almost invisible growth, today's growth was moving at a snail's pace. Not fast, but significant.
Zhou Xiao speculated that perhaps it was the effect of sustained philanthropy that made everyone realize that the philanthropy of Heartbeat Heartbeat was not just superficial fan-made philanthropy, but a truly down-to-earth effort to help those in need.
Zhou Xiao felt a warm glow at the recognition. Then, as if remembering something, he asked the system, "Do you have a KPI for positive reviews? If so, please let me know. I'll definitely help you stand out from the crowd!"
The practical implementation of this public welfare effort relies on the system's behind-the-scenes follow-up. Zhou Xiao feels that if the system demands it, she can immediately go to the comments section and imitate her fans' praise. While it can sometimes be a bit cloying, the praise is truly heartwarming.
【No】
Zhou Xiao found the cold reply particularly amusing. If the system had a physical body like the robot in the sales office, she would definitely pat its big round head and praise its dedication.
The next day at noon, Zhou Xiao packed her luggage and said goodbye to the receptionist at the film and television city. She had checked in at the big screen yesterday afternoon, and this morning she had finished eating the last remaining zongzi, thus completing her last "mission" at the film and television city.
As for the Dragon Boat Festival gifts she had received earlier, she had sorted them all and sent them back home, allowing her parents to pick out the ones they could use. The main theme was "thriftiness" and "good housekeeping."
She climbed into the back seat of a taxi that had just arrived, and through the half-open window, she watched the scenery recede. She hadn't thought much of it when she was commuting every morning, but now, it was filled with a mixture of familiarity and loss. Zhou Xiao couldn't help but ask the driver, "Excuse me, can you turn on the air conditioning? It's already 38 degrees here at the film and television city."
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By the time Zhou Xiao arrived at the studio at the Modern Style building, Mei Yi, the subject of the photo shoot, had already arrived. She was wearing a plain white, short-sleeved dress and sitting on a round stool by the window, gazing at the scenery outside. The halter-neck ribbon accentuated her elegance and composure.
The stylist hadn't arrived yet, so Mei Yi was wearing nothing at all. The sunlight cast a shadow on her side, and the years had left their mark on her face, but in this moment, she looked even more graceful and at ease.
Zhou Xiao didn't expect his subject to arrive, so he didn't slow down at first. Soon, Mei Yi, who was looking out the window at the scenery, heard the footsteps and turned to look over.
Mei Yi, with a gentle smile on her face, was slightly startled when she saw Zhou Xiao. From her past professional experience, she had some recollection of Zhou Xiao's appearance; it seemed to be the same child she had interacted with on CCTV's May Day program.
"What's your name?" Mei Yi asked Zhou Xiao with a kind expression, devoid of the harshness she'd worn in the training room. There were faint wrinkles on her forehead, and though her brows and eyes were relaxed, she still held a certain dignity that she once possessed as a teacher.
"Teacher Mei, my name is Zhou Xiao. Zhou means recurring, and Xiao means smiling like the spring mountains. I'm here to help you shoot the cover of your magazine!" Zhou Xiao replied seriously.
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