Chapter 264 Career
"No problem, I was just about to discuss it with you!" Dai Linfei responded readily as she tilted her head to take off her hair accessories.
Beside her was Lu An, who was holding the jewelry box carefully. His eyes were fixed on Dai Linfei as she took it off, and he wished he could help her take it off himself.
Dai Linfei, who was already used to her agent's appearance, put the hair accessories into the box and winked secretly at Zhou Xiao who was watching all this.
The hair accessory worn by Dai Linfei is from the WP Fine Jewelry "Ocean" collection, imitating the shape of coral, a marine creature. The perfect combination of various gemstones and diamonds makes it appear lifelike. Each diamond and gemstone is of the highest quality.
Zhou Xiao couldn't help but curl her lips as she watched Lu An's cautious actions. While she would have treated this priceless jewel with equal care, she felt the greater the pressure, the more cautious she was. She knew it when she saw Agent Lu let out a long sigh of relief after placing the box in the safe.
Lu Shanshan didn't come to the site that afternoon, but instead seemed to trust Zhou Xiao immensely. Before they parted ways at noon, she'd specifically told her to just send the repaired parts over. Zhou Xiao unreliably speculated that this might have something to do with the vice president who had arrived that morning.
Zhou Xiao's phone vibrated, and she pulled it from her pocket. She saw Lu Shanshan's reply at first glance, then, satisfied, put it away and prepared to head to tomorrow's filming location. After receiving Dai Linfei's opinion, she had immediately shared her desire to continue filming with Lu Shanshan.
The only remaining staff member on the rooftop were Zhou Xiao, who had initially considered joining the other person in the load. However, before she could even say anything, she put away her phone, and the other person expertly carried a large load toward the door. He seemed to be struggling, so Zhou Xiao quickly rushed forward to help with a few items.
The staff member, his eyelids drooping, glanced up at Zhou Xiao, only to see her outstretched hand hover in mid-air. After a moment's hesitation, he handed the video light he was carrying over his shoulder to Zhou Xiao.
Zhou Xiao didn't say anything. He took it and then grabbed a chair from the woman. I don't know how she managed to move everything at once, carrying one on her shoulder, another on her back.
Zhou Xiao, carrying one item in each hand, followed the staff in front of him. There was no elevator on the rooftop, so they took the stairs directly to the next level. Looking at the figure ahead, who was swaying slightly as he descended the stairs, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but say, "Actually, for safety reasons, it would be best to carry them in several batches."
The figure paused, "There's other work to do... it needs to be done quickly..."
Zhou Xiao was silent for a moment. The person before her began to resemble the accusation she had seen online earlier. She thought about what to say, but this was clearly the "corporate culture" of "XZC" magazine...
It should have been a fashion haven brimming with freshness and vitality, a top-tier women's magazine that many newcomers to the industry aspired to be. But now it seems more like a busy factory churning out publications.
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The studio for the short film had already been set up, a minimalist room. The afternoon sky was a bit overcast, but Zhou Xiao thought it was just right, even moving a camera light.
After a short wait, Dai Linfei, wearing a white tube-top and jeans from WP's Qixi collection, pushed open the studio door. Her high heels made a crisp sound as she approached Zhou Xiao, carrying a refreshing woody scent.
"Teacher Xiaoxiao, let's get ready for the shoot~" Dai Linfei raised her lips and walked to the leather sofa in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. Different from the high-end and mature style in the previous shoot, she is now more in line with the interpretation of the WP Qixi series products - relaxed, straightforward, and living for herself.
Zhou Xiao deftly captured Dai Linfei's every smile and frown behind the camera. Thanks to her photography skills, previously trained on the set of "Flower Walk," and her acting prowess, she was able to quickly find the best effect through the lens.
In front of the monitor, Lu An and Lu Shanshan carefully watched the magnified image. When the camera panned to meet Dai Linfei's gaze as she lay on the sofa, even the two of them, who knew what was going on, were stunned.
Messy hair scatters across her face, the sofa, and her collarbone. Her beautiful eyes are a bit cold, and the gleaming light of the necklace around her neck becomes an integral part of the whole picture. Then, those eyes curve, as if they contain a galaxy, radiant and full of life.
The powerful control of the camera closely connects the "scenery" presented in the picture. The casually flying hair and the outline of the collarbone under the shadow push the atmosphere of the moment to the peak.
The short film shooting took much longer than the magazine shooting. The lighting adjustment and the coordination of the on-site staff took place from the afternoon until nightfall.
Zhou Xiao held up his camera, watching the moonlight slant onto Dai Linfei in front of the window, the jewels adorning her body gleaming with a shimmering white light. Soon, the woman in the camera was repeating the scene from the storyboard.
In fact, the short film had already been shot by evening, leaving a wealth of quality footage. But as they were about to wrap up, Dai Linfei took the initiative and suggested shooting a comparison set. Zhou Xiao didn't refuse, as they both felt they were in great form today and that not shooting more would be a waste.
When Zhou Xiao announced the end of filming, Lu An immediately came up with a sippy cup and held it to Dai Linfei's lips. He said with some concern, "Shooting all day like this today, I think your energy and spirit must have been used up!"
They could have taken a break this afternoon and continued filming tomorrow, but instead they slammed two days into one, doubling their workload. Lu An was well aware of his own artist's plans, having been his manager for nearly a decade.
"I've made an appointment with my dad to go to the vegetable garden to help him tomorrow." Dai Linfei waved to Zhou Xiao, who was "sent home" by them first, and replied to his agent.
Lu An curled his lips helplessly and sighed. Which artist in the circle likes to stay at home and farm so much? Of course, it must be one of their own artists who have awakened the farming gene.
After being "rushed" back to the hotel, Zhou Xiao immediately began editing the short film. Compared to the magazine shoot, this one felt more urgent due to the proximity of Qixi Festival. Sitting at her desk, the editing felt not only comfortable but also incredibly smooth, confirming her suspicions.
Recalling how Director Fang had half-cajoled her into accepting the final editing job, Zhou Xiao silently shed a tear. It had taken countless days and nights to finally convince Director Fang to agree. Fortunately, this had also greatly strengthened her abilities. After all, not everyone was like her, training on such a high-quality drama while still in her exploratory stages.
Thanks to her daily experience shooting stills, she realized during the final editing session that the show's storyline had already been firmly woven into her mind. This helped her master the rhythm and the subtleties of surprise, creating a smile for the familiar staff and a chance for future audiences to unearth hidden surprises.
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Qixi Festival is a big day. The crew, the brand, and the artists themselves have all prepared surprises for this day. And for Zhou Xiao, today is a day he's really looking forward to.
First, the crew of "The Unparalleled General," where Ji Shao is working, will release a video on all major platforms at 10 a.m. that day, according to the liaison. Secondly, the crew of "Flower Journey" will also release a set of photos of the couple every half hour, starting at 10 a.m., naturally taken by Zhou Xiao. Finally, a short film about Dai Linfei, celebrating Chinese Valentine's Day, will be released at noon sharp.
In the group chat, anticipation for Ji Shao's video was already sky-high. Zhu Jian even prepared a screen recorder, intending to record it as soon as possible. Although after Ji Shao joined the team, there were daily Reuters reports of him going to and from work, making his teammates' fans jealous every day. But this is official material after all! Who knows what good stuff we'll see!
Watching the speculation within the group, Zhou Xiao also speculated a few directions. She was also curious, wondering what kind of video the crew would release. When the time reached 9:59, the group was immediately flooded with a series of anxious messages. A small group of five people, at that moment, was experiencing a surge in new information comparable to a group of a hundred!
——【Entertainment Forum】——[August 10th morning]
【Topic】Ahhh! Jiang Men Wushuang released Ji Shao’s fight scene!
[Main Building] Such smooth fighting scenes, I can't imagine how handsome this scene would be after wearing ancient costumes! It can be said to be smooth and flowing!
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The picture shows a clip of Ji Shao's fighting scene in the video
1L
The fighting scenes in "General" are very smooth. With the same director and martial arts team, it should be as good as in the movie, right? I feel that Ji Shao is quite talented. He has mastered such skills in such a short time.
40L
Reply to 1L: His fighting skills were very good when he was an idol. Who hasn't seen the scene in "Run for Time" where Ji Shao dumped the hunter? He was so handsome! Now I still take it out and watch it from time to time. The editing is so exciting!
106L
Can Ji Shao go and film a fairy tale? I don't care, just quickly hang a wire and show me your strength.
169L
Why did the crew only show such a short clip? I can't stand it. I recommend everyone to go to Ji Shao's super chat to pick up the food! I finally understand why "Pounding Heart" is so famous... I saved a picture and can't help but save it again!
248L
Showing fight scenes, but no photos of the couple? So silly! I suggest that idols transitioning to acting should start with dramas that don't involve romance!
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