Chapter 261
"O.D?" Zhou Xiao searched his mind for the relationship between this brand and Zhong Yiwei, and then thought of the last time she failed on the red carpet, she was wearing clothes from this brand.
After the red carpet performance, Zhong Yiwei was mocked by many netizens for her performance being inferior to a model. Although some of the other guests also suffered from the same issue, Zhong Yiwei, who always promotes her red carpet beauty, clearly attracted the most attention.
After realizing the connection, Zhou Xiao was speechless. Was it just because the artist didn't choose the provided clothing that the whole thing ended?
Zhang Hongyu saw the change in Zhou Xiao's expression and knew she hadn't gotten the melon. He looked at her with a certain dismay. He clapped his hands a little harder, saying with a hint of anguish, "Teacher Zhou, you're a top-tier melon eater! What a shame!"
Zhou Xiao was amused by the other person's antics. Then, she began to respond with what Zhang Hongyu wanted to hear. "Teacher Zhang, could you please tell me what's going on? I'm really curious."
After hearing Zhou Xiao's question, Zhang Hongyu spoke with great satisfaction. He cleared his throat and began to tell the other party the story in a vivid manner.
The Nut Enjoyment Party, which hadn't officially begun, was already buzzing with activity. Those who made it to the event were generally there to meet new people. Few, however, were as busy exchanging gossip as these two.
Backstage, Luo Zhen watched the heated online discussion unfold, his face finally darkening. After their last collaboration, the team had been forced to confront reality. While O·D was a high-end luxury brand, it was frustratingly difficult for Zhong Yiwei to be compatible with it.
After internal deliberation, the best outcome was to trade Zhong Yiwei's past red carpet fame for the O·D brand ambassadorship, but that deal was a huge loss. This is why the team urgently contacted the high-end fashion brand SileiEe that evening to quickly get their artist back into her comfort zone.
Thinking of the O·D brand PR post on WeChat Moments that said “I’m a little sorry about the artist’s previous performance,” Luo Zhen rolled her eyes inwardly.
We're all workers, but the public relations for a luxury brand are so high. Their team's previous sincerity was more than sufficient, yet now they're acting so treacherous. Considering the extremely low likelihood of future collaboration, they naturally can't afford to be bullied in vain.
"Sister Zhen, can you take a look at this?" The assistant handed over a tablet with edited copy on it, as well as a series of alternative marketing accounts and water army quotes.
Luo Zhen took the tablet, carefully reviewed it, and then approved it. Since the cooperation was impossible, the blame had to be thrown back!
——【Entertainment Forum】——[July 26th afternoon]
[Topic] What's going on at Zhong Yiwei Studio? She has high-end jewelry, but she's not wearing it on the red carpet!
[Main Building] The first set of earrings in the dark and elegant style is by Kelifan! Looking at the behind-the-scenes footage of the studio, this lady also wore a heavyweight necklace of the same brand around her neck!
The original poster didn't quite understand this. If they were worried about Gao Zhu losing her, they could have skipped the red carpet, but why did they remove her from the photo op? What a waste!
[picture]
The picture shows Zhong Yiwei wearing a set of high-end jewelry
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Is the team playing it safe? Actually, after seeing the studio photos, I'm most excited for Zhong Yiwei to wear this outfit on the red carpet, but it's a shame the team played it safe. Would you mind comparing your screenshots with the studio photos? It feels like the person in the screenshot, despite being adorned with pearls, is actually overshadowed.
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Fit is what matters most! I wonder if Zhong Yiwei's team got kicked in the head by a donkey on their last red carpet appearance, as they managed to pull off all those lotus root-eating looks. It's fine to want to break through, but it doesn't mean you should pursue breakthroughs down a dead end! O.D.'s clothes this season are downright ugly, right?
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After watching the video, it seems that the necklace was taken off by our teacher Zhou Xiao! The American business is really high!
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I heard that Sister Zhong and O·D will cooperate (with a puzzled look on her face). In my opinion, you might as well go and lick Ke Lifan, she is noble and beautiful, don’t waste a beautiful woman’s face~
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It's so unfair! Even when using O.D.'s makeup for a magazine shoot, I can't get the high-end feel. So what if it's high-end luxury? Just stay away from ugly things and stay safe.
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"I think it will be difficult for us to work together again!" Zhang Hongyu made the final decision, picking up the bottle of mineral water on the table and gulping it down. There was no way he could stop talking once he started.
Zhou Xiao somehow thought of Hui Anxin. This season's O·D collection was more suited to supermodels than celebrities. Now that she thought about it, she could understand Zhong Yiwei's team's last-minute costume changes.
It must be the overwhelmingly negative feedback from the public that has made the team willing to take the risk of offending high-end luxury brands and prioritize stability.
Zhang Hongyu put down the bottle and couldn't help but sigh at Zhou Xiao's luck, "You are so lucky!"
In the industry, the photographer is the key to the final appearance of the photo. In other words, they are the "blame taker." If the photo is not good, then just like the photographer in Zhong Yiwei's previous incident, they are still being dragged out and "scourged" to this day.
If the photos are well taken... it is hard to escape the title of "post-production master". After all, the last red carpet look perfectly reflected the disharmony between the artist and the brand.
Zhou Xiao didn't share Zhang Hongyu's sentiments. Her photography was always about conveying the beauty she discovered through her lens. If she were to photograph Zhong Yiwei in her original look...
"Hey." A hand waved in front of Zhou Xiao, pulling her out of her thoughts. Zhang Hongyu asked with some confusion, "What are you thinking about? You didn't respond when I called you."
Could Zhou Xiaoneng say she was itching to try something? Actually, according to her original plan, she already had some ideas. It was just a pity she hadn't had time to present them. After all, the client's requirements still had to come first.
She spread her hands and said, "I was wondering what would have happened if Teacher Zhong's team hadn't changed the makeup."
"Hey, I don't know about others. But you, my good friend, can do it!" Zhang Hongyu rubbed his hands together, and his voice suddenly became a little coquettish. "By the way, Teacher Zhou, I heard that you filmed the cover of 'Modern Fashion' for Teacher Mei, right?"
Speaking of Mei Yi, he was a renowned veteran and influential figure in the photography world. As a photographer himself, Zhang Hongyu had naturally studied his techniques systematically. He had heard rumors that Modern Style magazine had been looking for Mei Yi for its cover, but had yet to find a photographer.
When they found out it was Zhou Xiao, while some colleagues were still wondering who this relative (newcomer) was, Zhang Hongyu, after being shocked, digested it more perfectly than he had imagined.
Although they were friends, he felt a little embarrassed to ask about this. Zhang Hongyu was thinking about waiting until the magazine officially announced the news before going to congratulate Zhou Xiao.
After all, it is very likely that others could use the back door, but this is Zhou Xiao, who is both his teacher and friend, and Zhang Hongyu has never thought about it in this way.
Zhou Xiao nodded decisively, then continued, "Pre-sale will start on the 28th, for just two days. If you're interested, you can go check it out then."
Zhou Xiao was a little surprised that Zhang Hongyu hadn't asked her, but she also understood that his friend didn't want to put pressure on her. But if it weren't for this shoot, which would put even professional photographers under pressure, how would she have had the opportunity to shoot for Teacher Mei?
When Zhang Hongyu heard Zhou Xiao mention that he met Fang Zai when he was shooting the cover of the first issue of "Modern Fashion Idol" for NINE STAR and received the shooting invitation because of that, he was already in tears.
You know, he's the chief photographer of NINE STAR! Of course, if Modern Fang invites him to shoot the cover of Teacher Mei again... ahem, then he's probably not going to dare.
"Teacher Mei also took photos on the scene. I think you should take a closer look," Zhou Xiao said, looking at Zhang Hongyu seriously. The delicacy and emotion of the older generation of photographers are something that photographers of his style could learn a lot from.
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At the Nut Enjoyment Party, the dim pink and purple lights transformed into a bright and atmospheric one with the arrival of the host on the stage.
Zhou Xiao was also a bit surprised when he saw a familiar face on stage. The hosts of this "Enjoyment" event were the two regular MCs of "A Meal for You," Tang Yuan and Li Moying.
Because of the popularity of this variety show, the two quickly established themselves in the hosting industry. However, because of this, they rarely appeared on the same stage after the variety show. Now this situation...
Recalling the gossip I heard in the small group, I heard that Hazelnut Video spent a very high price to buy the online copyright of "A Meal for You".
When the news first came out, many netizens were skeptical, especially fans of the show. After all, Ji Shao is the most eye-catching MC in the show. Whether it's attracting investment or generating online discussion, it can be said that he is the one who carries most of the weight.
Ji Shao is from Huayao, and Huayao is also affiliated with Blueberry Video. Based on the above, everyone agreed that this was a fake rumor! How could a top artist go to a rival TV station for a variety show?
I didn't expect that the gossip I had heard before would appear at this time. Zhou Xiao believed that by now some netizens would have been told by the marketing accounts in the venue that these two main MCs had "run" to another platform, right?
"Ji Shao will not participate in the second season, right?" Zhou Xiao turned his head and asked Zhang Hongyu in a low voice.
If it was another Huayao employee sitting next to her, Zhou Xiao wouldn't ask even if she was curious. But Zhang Hongyu was different. Even if she didn't ask, he would chase her and ask her later.
As expected, Zhang Hongyu, who had been slumped in his chair, immediately straightened up. He said to Zhou with relish, "Brother Shao is in the group, and he uses all the time he can take off to rehearse the performance...ah!"
Zhang Hongyu paused halfway through his words. Zhou Xiao followed his gaze and saw the half-length portrait that took up a large amount of space on the screen.
There is a line of words next to the half-length photo - "Proposed Artist: Ji Shao"
"Hazelnut Video is still the most popular video." Zhang Hongyu said with a complicated expression, then turned to look at Zhou Xiao, "This is not my intelligence error, it's really them who are causing trouble!"
Zhou Xiao remained silent. She was staring at the words on the large screen behind the stage. "Recording begins in August..." As she slowly read the words, Zhou Xiao was certain Hazelnut was teasing her fans.
Not to mention the insider information from Zhang Hongyu, just based on the second season's recording schedule, Ji Shao definitely wouldn't be able to make it. Unless he could find time to record an episode, that was still a possibility. But the people appearing on the screen right now were all permanent guests.
Besides the time needed for the concert in August, don't forget that Ji Shao is also the second male lead in the TV series "The Unparalleled General". This is not just some nonsensical skit, but a real TV series.
Even if Zhou Xiao didn't rely on his previous experience in the crew, just looking at the length of the leave and the number of scenes, even if the director agreed, the producer would not agree.
Every day the crew started filming was a day of burning through money, and Ji Shao was a newcomer, so he was bound to be very careful about his reputation. Besides, after joining the crew, he also had an assistant from Xincheng accompanying him on the shoot.
As an experienced film and television industry leader, Xincheng naturally wouldn't agree to such behavior that would damage the artist's reputation. The reason they asked Song Xiao to join the crew was to prevent Ji Shao from falling into a trap.
Tang Yuan and Li Moying on the stage were already coordinating to introduce the next variety show in the variety show module, but Zhou Xiao discovered that the two hosts did not mention Ji Shao from beginning to end.
No mention of the proposed guests? That was already more than enough information. Even from her position, she could see the staff member frantically holding up signs diagonally in front of her. Sadly, they both pretended not to see it.
On the phone screen, the small group chat was already abuzz with activity. You know, the variety show "A Meal for You" is affectionately called "pension insurance" by netizens.
Although it's only one season, its reputation and content have already gone viral. And to exaggerate, this variety show could literally last until retirement. As long as the creators maintain their original intentions and follow international formats, they can continue to do so.
Seeing the excitement of his friends in the group, Zhou Xiao tapped "Send." Then, the lively group chat suddenly paused, and then the screen was flooded with emojis of falling pearls.
Putting aside his bad taste, Zhou Xiao comforted his friend. A short pain is better than a long one. This is better than having to wait until the truth is revealed after the incident, right?
Zhang Hongyu, who was standing nearby, came over. He also understood the two teachers' behavior and said with some admiration, "These two teachers are truly righteous!" If it were an ordinary MC, they would definitely follow the platform.
Zhou Xiao agreed and was happy for Ji Shao. On his first regular variety show since his debut, he met two great seniors!
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