Chapter 255 Career
With her brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, burning incense, and making tea, Mei Yi, dressed in a Tang Dynasty suit, looked as relaxed and at ease as the owner of the ancient house. Waving a sandalwood fan, she leisurely strolled through the elegant courtyard, leaving Zhou Xiao with more opportunities to capture her.
Sunlight filters through the treetops, leaving dappled marks that contrast with the flaking powder on the wall in the corner. Zhou Xiao's lens captures Mei Yi, standing beneath a tree, draped in a dappled shirt, leaning sideways and looking up at a bird perched on a branch. A juxtaposition of movement and stillness, liveliness and tranquility. This moment is a textbook example of photographic aesthetics, vividly displayed.
Mei Yi casually placed the sandalwood fan over her head and said playfully to Zhou Xiao, "I'm afraid this fair-faced old lady of mine is going to get tanned!"
Witty, humorous, and kind—these were Zhou Xiao's strongest feelings while filming Teacher Mei. She moved the camera away and straightened her back. Her forehead was already covered in sweat, likely from the intense heat of the sun.
"This shoot is over, everyone, take a break!" Zhou Xiao accepted Teacher Mei's offer and called a halt. Compared to the subjects in the shade, the unprotected camera operator under the scorching sun was clearly having a harder time.
As soon as Zhou Xiao said this, Fang Zai and Ren Heqi, who were watching from the side with small electric fans and ice packs in their hands, immediately stepped forward to take care of the old man.
Initially, given the increasingly hot weather and Ms. Mei's age, she had given up on this view. But fellow photographer Mei Yi, like Zhou Xiao, clearly had a crush on the scene. While shooting, he keenly noticed that it hadn't been chosen.
After learning the reason why Zhou Xiao gave up, Mei Yi looked at her with a mixture of sternness and kindness and said, "Xiaoxiao, thank you for your consideration. But I don't want to miss out either. I know my body best, and I'll tell you immediately if I feel any discomfort."
Fang Zai, standing by, was a little worried, but he still looked at Zhou Xiao and nodded. Thus, there was this scene: the two of them looked a little clumsy, and looking at the smile on Teacher Mei's face, the overall look was a little funny and a little cute.
Mei Yi, who was surrounded, was cheerful and wanted to ask Fang to give the electric fan to Zhou Xiao. Seeing the worried expressions of the two juniors, he smiled and said, "I still have a fan here. If I get hot, I can fan myself. I'm not senile."
The closer it got to noon, the hotter it got. The sun, high overhead, showed no sign of hiding behind the clouds. Zhou Xiao was somewhat thankful that he hadn't been filming slowly today, otherwise it would have been getting hotter.
After everyone had rested, Zhou Xiao finally looked at Mei Yi, who was sitting on a bamboo stool. This was the last set of photos, and it was also the theme she was most reluctant to leave today.
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Beneath the eaves, a photographer stood, his camera raised, shooting at the treetops. His silver hair silently betrayed his age, and his fingers gripping the camera were thin yet powerful. After an indeterminate moment, a click sounded, and the shutter button was released.
Zhou Xiao reacted quickly, pressing the shutter button the moment she noticed Mei Yi's finger moving slightly. She then moved the camera away, but her gaze remained fixed on the old man in front of her.
"Hey, come and take a look at this photo. It's pretty good, right?" Mei Yi looked down at the photo and seemed very happy. She didn't seem sad at all that this was the last photo of her career.
This is also the reason why Mei Yi accepted the invitation from "Modern Fashion" magazine, putting a perfect end to the magazine she had collaborated with in her career.
Zhou Xiao reacted faster than Fang Zai who was waiting on the side. She reached Mei Yi first and looked at the photo on the camera screen.
The black-and-white photograph captures a bird flapping its wings in flight. The eaves of the old house form a natural, square "frame." The treetops in the courtyard tower above the eaves, and the bird taking flight is a symbol of freedom, soaring unhindered through this world.
Zhou Xiao studied it intently. The photo had taken only a few minutes. Mei Yi had snapped it casually, using a perfectly ordinary technique, yet the photographer had transformed it. She was certain this photo would be included in the magazine's pages.
Before calling it a day, Zhou Xiao thought for a moment and took the initiative to find Mei Yi and ask, "Teacher Mei, can you send me a copy of the photo you took?"
Mei Yi, who was sitting on a stool while Ren Yaqi removed her makeup, opened her eyes and smiled at Zhou Xiao. She held Zhou Xiao's hand with her rough hands and said, "Of course. You're a good kid. I've seen the charity work you've done. Very good, very good!"
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Shanghai, Huashang Times Hotel.
Zhou Xiao sat at her desk, saving the photos she had edited. It had been a while since her last photoshoot. While Modern Style wasn't in a rush and gave her ample time, she still did her best to finish the work as quickly as possible.
In the corner of the desk, besides the photo of Zhou Xiao's family, there's a new one. In the photo, Mei Yi warmly embraces Zhou Xiao, both of them smiling brightly. This is a very kind old lady beneath the guise of a strict mentor. Zhou Xiao's stamp of approval!
This time, in addition to sending the photos to Fang Zai, she also sent them to Mei. As a former photography judge of "Modern Style", she also made a brief return at the editor-in-chief's behest, enjoying this privilege.
The packaged photos lay quietly in the email. Zhou Xiao took a deep breath and slowly exhaled before clicking send. The moment it was sent, she felt a sudden surge of nervousness and relief. Why did she feel like a student handing in homework?
Zhou Xiao muttered to herself, then stood up and walked to the French window, looking at the river view below and stretching her body. She felt that her photo editing speed had increased significantly. And unlike other photo editing bloggers, Zhou Xiao didn't use a single template. Instead, she customized the photos according to each person's style and characteristics.
Zhou Xiao planned to schedule an inspection with the landscaping company that afternoon. However, she wouldn't schedule it for the next day. With such intense filming and editing, Zhou Xiao decided to give herself a day off tomorrow.
Recalling the photos the person in charge had sent her, she felt somewhat excited about the completion of the photography base. Although the greenery outside was currently bumpy and unsightly, by the time the base was completed, it should have grown into a full-grown plant, right?
After arriving at the living room, Zhou Xiao immediately collapsed on the sofa. He reached out his hand to touch the coffee table, and as soon as he opened it, he found something wrong.
I received a lot of new messages on my silent phone!
Zhou Xiao was a little surprised at first, but she quickly felt relieved. Her phone hadn't received a single call, indicating it wasn't a bad thing. Sure enough, when she randomly clicked on Yu Du's message, she understood where all the excitement was coming from.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[July 10, noon]
[Theme] Li Tao's "Unparalleled Generals" Intangible Cultural Heritage
[Main Building] I'm crying my eyes out! The crew really respects the audience's eyes! The lanterns, embroidery, and porcelain flowers—just these three things are so beautiful! Plus, with the support of the original "General" team, I'm already looking forward to it!
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They are lanterns, embroidery and porcelain flower pictures released by the official blog of "Warriors of the Jiangmen"
1L
Nowadays, costume drama crews pay much attention to promoting intangible cultural heritage, which is very good. It is not only beautiful but also promotes traditional culture.
59L
The porcelain intangible cultural heritage of "Warrior's Gate" is not only porcelain flowers, but also has many categories. Moreover, the official blog of porcelain flowers also tagged Xiao Ji's fan sister, "Ren Xindong", saying that she got the inspiration from her~
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The picture is a combination of screenshots and photos, the official blog reply screenshot and the ceramic flowers that Zhou Xiao used to support offline
103L
Reply to 59L: I think ceramic flowers are beautiful within the normal range, but this porcelain flower really amazed me! Thanks, Sister Zhou! It was the first time I knew there was such beautiful craftsmanship! No wonder it is an intangible cultural heritage. The petals alone are enough to make people drink a pot of wine.
187L
I went to Taobao and searched a bit. Although the price of porcelain flowers is too high for me to afford. But! Ceramic flowers, here I come!
246L
Am I the only one being stingy and calculating how much that ceramic flower cost? Those large flowers might not look expensive, but there must be thousands of them, right? Oh my goodness, please don't tell me you fans get these flowers for free...
312L
Reply to 246L: Sister, although, I still have to say that this flower is so attractive that we all got one offline [shy]
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Official Weibo? Zhou Xiao replied to Yu Du and then opened the app. As soon as she logged into her secondary account, she saw that the homepage was filled with reposts. This was exactly the comment the forum users were discussing, the one where the Jiangmen Wushuang official Weibo account had tagged its own account in a thank you post.
When Zhou Xiao refreshed his page, he saw that the marketing accounts and influencers on the homepage had already started working. The topic #The Unparalleled Generals used intangible cultural heritage porcelain flowers# was rocketing towards the top of the trending search list.
The crew's flexible marketing strategy has certainly made countless fans jealous. A crew that understands current events and capitalizes on traffic, coupled with a lack of signs of trouble, is undoubtedly the top choice for both fans and those who watch TV.
The trending square was filled with people watching the contrast between the exquisite, almost lifelike porcelain flowers and the colorful ceramic flowers. Besides praising the show's aesthetic, passersby also showed interest in the affordable ceramic flowers.
Soon, what Zhou Xiao, the "promoter" of ceramic flowers, could not have anticipated was that within just one day, the promotion of ceramic flowers on short video platforms had become pervasive.
In the already bustling offline world of Porcelain City, mediocre ceramic flowers suddenly became a hot commodity. Just when merchants decided to raise prices and rip off tourists, everyone was watching a video, asking if the small ceramic flowers were four for ten yuan.
The next day at noon, the official Weibo accounts for "Porcelain Capital" and "Unparalleled Generals" followed each other. Even before filming was complete, the TV series had already boosted the local economy and made headlines.
The Tiaosi who was watching the whole process raised her tail and uttered "violent words" -
Where is Huayao? If I could just include my Xindong sister in the team, even if I just have to lie down, I can enjoy another year of happiness!
As for why it's one year, it's because of the limited-time nature of the group. Today, it's just over a month away from the anniversary of NINE STAR's formation night.
As fans prepare to celebrate the anniversary, NINE STAR's anniversary concert is already in the planning stages. That evening, the fan group chat was filled with discussions about purchasing concert tickets.
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