Chapter 278 Career
In the wee hours of the morning, the XZC headquarters building was still brightly lit. The rich aroma of coffee permeated the entire building, and a steaming cup of coffee sat in front of nearly every computer.
Inside the tea room, several young employees were sweating profusely as they made coffee. As the sound of the machine grinding coffee beans returned, one of them glanced around and grumbled quietly, "What's the point of drinking instant coffee? This constant buzzing sound makes me regret not bringing earplugs!"
"Stop complaining. No one wants this," another person responded, their thoughts returning to the trending searches they'd seen that evening. They gritted their teeth in frustration. This person's downfall couldn't have come at a worse time. It's simply doubling their workload.
Inside the brightly lit workspace, a chaotic bustle of activity unfolded. Lu Shanshan, buried in front of her computer, her eyes a blur of darkness as she typed away at an alarming speed.
The resentment above them converged upwards, and everyone at their desks wore a grim expression. Those with better tempers, like Lu Shanshan, toiled silently, while those with worse tempers cursed the artist who had caused them to work overtime with every word they typed.
Lu Shanshan gulped down her coffee, then irritably wiped the corners of her mouth with a few tissues. After feeling the richness of the coffee in her throat, she finally calmed down.
If Zhou Xiao had been there, he would have noticed that the cover of Version B on Lu Shanshan's screen was clearly different from the one she had received. The deletion of the cover text had led to a complete redesign of the font and layout.
"You damn cheating man, don't even think about appearing in XZC again!" After gritting her teeth, Lu Shanshan sent over the cover and inside pages of the magazine, which had been revised countless times.
The quality of XZC's September issue surpassed everyone's expectations. Consequently, expectations for this year's September competition among the top women's magazines were high. Even the magazine's editor-in-chief flew to headquarters with samples.
Who would have thought that just tonight, the day before the pre-sale, paparazzi would expose a major scandal involving Zhu Xingdong, one of the artists being interviewed. This cover book held a glimmer of hope that could not be fully revealed. To ensure that no single issue would shatter this hope, everyone's energy was fully invested in the intense work tonight.
Under the new design*, not only did the cover layout need to be altered, but even the content inside had to be significantly edited and revised. This, not to mention the multiple negotiations involved with the artist's public relations department, the brand, and others. Some sponsoring brands were unable to return their sponsorships, so they could only offer recompense by promising them a good advertisement.
"Please bless me with success," Lu Shanshan murmured to herself. When she saw the reply "OK" from the deputy editor-in-chief, she felt relieved.
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Inside the Huashang Times Hotel, Zhou Xiao placed a cup of water on the coffee table and began waiting for the magazine's pre-sale to begin at ten o'clock. As the photographer for this shoot, she was naturally filled with anticipation and a touch of excitement.
Speaking of magazines, she had never paid much attention to entertainment industry news except for those related to Ji Shao. Furthermore, she had been busy preparing for the filming of Di Jiangtong's music video, so Zhou Xiao only learned about last night's big news this morning when she opened the app and saw the news flooding the homepage.
At first she was a little worried. Compared to netizens who were all focused on the melon, Zhou Xiao's eyes fell on the B version cover that Lu An sent her yesterday afternoon.
Zhou Xiao has a good memory, and with the long list of names on the cover that couldn't be ignored, he quickly matched the cheating male artist with the names on the cover.
But her worries quickly dissipated. She believed Dai Linfei would take this matter more seriously. Since she hadn't continued discussing the magazine, it meant they were probably under control. So, it shouldn't be a big deal, right?
Inside Dai Linfei's studio, Lu An, despite being "placed" with high hopes, wasn't as relaxed as Zhou Xiao had imagined. After the revelations broke last night, his first reaction was to be in trouble. At this critical juncture, what was the magazine going to do?
Lu An knew that the editor-in-chief of "XZC" had gone abroad. In order to find out the news, he contacted his connections and conveyed to the other party the request that the magazine must delete Zhu Xingdong's name.
If this were a normal month's cover, Lu An wouldn't have been so anxious as to get irritated and break out. The importance of the September issue was undeniable. Given the current situation, if Zhu Xingdong, whose scandal had just surfaced the day before, appeared on the cover, the studio's previous plan for Dai Linfei to appear on the September issue of "XZC" for three consecutive years would have been completely scuttled.
The fashion industry has always been arrogant. Even if they have maintained friendly cooperation for many years, they cannot interfere with the product. The version B cover that we saw earlier was also based on the satisfaction expressed by the editor-in-chief of "XZC". Only then did the studio see the cover a day in advance. After Lu An urgently contacted the magazine, he only received a panacea reply from the magazine - it is under discussion.
Compared to Lu An's agitation, Dai Linfei, sitting on the sofa, seemed much calmer. She looked at her friend, who was restlessly pacing around the room, and stopped him. "Relax a little," she said. "If there's no change, don't we still have a preliminary plan? Let's wait until the cover image comes out."
Dai Linfei and the editor-in-chief of XZC were old friends in the industry, and their previous collaborations had been very pleasant. She also had a general idea of his intentions, and seeing the way he was flying directly to headquarters, she felt he would make a move.
At that moment, the footsteps that had been echoing anxiously in the conference room suddenly stopped. Lu An, who had been refreshing his phone, suddenly relaxed his tense shoulders and sat down on the sofa.
The moment the page was refreshed, he didn't bother to look at the unknown cover of Version A. His attention was completely focused on the cover of Version B. The large image he clicked on was buffered and presented to Lu An.
Changed!
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At 10:00 AM, Dai Linfei's fans, who had been notified in advance, were ready. The fact that the pollen, being large, still retains its stickiness is entirely due to Dai Linfei's exceptional dedication.
Dai Linfei has built a good reputation through her acting and enhanced her popularity through her excellent film and television works. However, there is no doubt that her name is the best publicity.
A blog post appeared on the page they had been waiting for as expected. What surprised Dai Linfei's fans was that this September issue actually had a double cover! The strong joy had not yet dissipated, and the large picture that they opened quickly was already displayed before their eyes after loading.
The mottled wall background exudes a strong sense of freedom and casualness. In the sunlight, the heavily crafted coat sparkles with a charming halo and complements the high-end jewelry on the black hair.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with countless emotions. Dai Linfei lazily crossed her legs and casually leaned against the back of a bright yellow metal chair. Although this moment was frozen in time, everyone felt as if they were being watched by the person on the cover.
The next photo was even more striking. Beneath the black and white, long hair was a bit messy from being blown by a powerful blower. Beneath the close-up cover, a pair of beautiful, piercing eyes.
Though her hair may seem messy, it doesn't obscure her eyes at all. The appropriate amount of white space imbues her with endless vitality and wildness. Gentle yet cool, beneath her powerful aura, every strand of hair is beautiful to the extreme.
Under the impact of such beauty, everyone who saw the photo paused for a moment. The next moment, a soft sigh escaped their throat. Then they checked the original image, long-pressed to save it, and shared it!
Beauty is the primary productive force. Even before Lu An's previously planned marketing campaigns began, various marketing accounts and key opinion leaders were already out in force. Dai Linfei's beauty was powerful, and Zhou Xiao's lens showcased her beauty without reservation.
Within ten minutes of the pre-sale blog post for the September issue of XZC going live, the number of reposts was skyrocketing. For someone who isn't a big-name influencer, this speed speaks volumes about the success of these two covers.
In an unnoticed corner, there is a pre-sale link hanging below for purely decorative purposes, and the sales figures inside are quietly increasing.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[August 30, noon]
[Theme] Sister Dai's aura is second to none. If you don't agree, come and challenge her! [Sunglasses]
[Main Post] Have all the other magazines released their September covers? I've been searching for a long time, but I can't find anything better than this one from Dai Jie! Big flowers are big flowers, and their expressiveness is truly this [thumbs-up]
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The picture is Dai Linfei's golden nine double seal
1L
I say this is the best of the year, no one will refute it? It is really well shot, showing Dai Linfei's characteristics vividly, it is a level that you will never forget after watching it for a long time
67L
XZC should thank my sister Fei for what they have produced this year. The quality of the pictures they produced before was just like taking a random photo with a camera. I felt like they were going to be kicked out of the top women's magazines anytime and anywhere.
147L
The official blog posted another post. Holy crap, the photographer is really Zhou Xiao!!! Hey sisters, where's that Zhou Xiao photography group I mentioned earlier? Wait for the group number, I need to go home!
200L
Just a quick question, has anyone noticed the sales? They've actually exceeded 1,000!
237L
Reply to 200L: Isn't it said that pollen is always free? I remember that it used to sell for only 100 or 200 copies at most? Who bought this?
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