Chapter 283
WP Hotel in Shanghai.
After Zhou Xiao handed the invitation to the receptionist at the back door, he followed her into the luxurious and extravagant luxury hotel. Even at the back door, the surrounding decorations were no less impressive than those of domestic five-star hotels, showcasing the luxury brand's style to its fullest.
The main business of WP Hotel is to better provide emotional value services to VIP guests. The establishment of high-end luxury hotels is not for profit but for better service.
This dinner was held to celebrate the grand opening of the WP Hotel Shanghai, the fourth in the world and the first in China. The online publicity and the long list of invited guests clearly demonstrate the appeal of this dinner.
Zhou Xiao's invitation included two days of accommodation, specially prepared by the brand to allow the invitee to experience (and promote) the hotel more fully. Following the waiter's lead, she truly experienced what WP Country is all about.
Passing through the exquisitely designed Baroque gardens, Zhou Xiao arrived at the hotel lobby, where he was greeted by a dazzling display of brilliance. The bold use of color perfectly complemented the WP brand's style. The signature brand logo graced every corner, creating a truly unique and personal space.
The LOGO with a strong presence was later jokingly called a check-in holy place. No matter where people take photos in the hotel, they can inadvertently discover the luxury brand logo hidden in the photos.
When Zhou Xiao arrived, he happened to meet the other invited guests. There were many staff members around them. Judging from the pomp and the staff members who were holding cameras and taking pictures non-stop, they looked more like artists.
The two of them didn't enter through the back door one after the other, which explains the brand's approach to guest arrangements. There's a closed back door for low-key guests, while there's also a red carpet entrance for celebrities and entertainers, all decided by the invitee.
Taking a half step back, Zhou Xiao chose to let the other party check in first while he went to the lobby lounge. Compared to the extravagant decorations in other parts of the hotel, the lounge area clearly paid more attention to detail and comfort.
Sitting on a soft leather sofa, Zhou Xiao pulled out his phone and read the media reports on the WP opening. An ordinary hotel opening wouldn't create such a stir; only luxury brands could attract so many top-tier celebrities. Under the influence of the celebrities, the number of media attendees at the live broadcast was expected to exceed 10 million soon after the broadcast began.
"The magnificent hotel building, the Avenue of Stars paved with a hundred-meter red carpet, the expensive flower wall in the photo-taking area...but these are not the focus of the live broadcast. The focus is on the fans cheering enthusiastically behind the railings on both sides of the road.
The vast crowd was filled with enthusiasm and strength, having already been neatly divided into groups before entering. Drones hovered high in the sky, capturing every glimpse below.
The waving flags were vibrant and powerful under the sun. Though they seemed a bit sparse, they were enough to illustrate the lively atmosphere. And then, a second later, a neat, uniform sea of purple appeared on screen, nearly swallowing everyone.
The small, unintentional glimpse during the livestream was enough to get fans cheering. For this offline event, the Ji Shao Fan Club contacted Huayao several times before finally securing a fan zone. Later, rumors circulated that New Town was involved, but that's all a story for another time.
Tonight, the WP Hotel is ablaze with stars. With all sorts of big-name artists joining in, it's a truly spectacular event. Zhou Xiao glanced at the blog posts scrolling down his homepage, tempted to meet up with his fellow supporters in person. However, that seemed a bit difficult. Judging by the latest updates from his friends in the group, the offline scene is already mostly empty.
As I was watching the live broadcast, a gentle female voice suddenly rang out beside me, "Hello, Ms. Zhou! You can check in now. The previous guest has already checked in. I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."
Zhou Xiao looked up and saw a staff member wearing a black WP women's suit. Surprised by her thoughtfulness, she stood up, nodded, and followed her to the front desk to register.
The lobby was quiet at the moment. The terrazzo flooring blended beautifully with the surrounding decor, giving one a distinctly European, palace-like atmosphere. The process was swift. After Zhou Xiao accepted the invitation, ID, and room card, he was escorted to his room by a nearby staff member.
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——【Entertainment Forum】——[September 28th evening]
【Topic】WP Red Carpet Live [Special Floor]
[Main Post] Admin: There are too many related posts, please focus on this one. If you create a new post later, you will be warned of deletion. If you create more than three such posts, you will be kicked out of the group.
1L
I don't understand. It's just the opening of a branded hotel, why haven't you guys posted so much before? I almost suspect the group has been infiltrated by trolls. Seeing all these Amway posts is making me dizzy.
6L
Reply to 1L: A luxury brand dinner, plus the fact that the invited artists include not only big names but also so many top stars. Naturally, it's a riot of popularity, with constant hype and backlash! You'll get used to it, these stars are all big fans of marketing.
188L
Everyone's spending on trending searches today was a huge expense, right? It's practically dominating the entire forum! If nothing else, luxury brands are increasingly prioritizing the Chinese market. I wonder if any celebrities can snag an ambassador or close friend title from tonight. WP has a lot of clout; to gather so many people at once, it's a real talent.
541L
According to the frontline, there are even top-tier magazines planning for the artists this time. Those young stars who got the invitations are really lucky! Then they can take a group photo, get a loan, and upgrade their status!
1035L
These people's hair styles tonight are awful. Is the hairspray free? They used so much, they could have gone for synchronized swimming. And I guarantee no hair will be messy afterward!
1616L
This is weird. Wasn't Ji Shao supposed to be there? Why is he nowhere to be seen even though the red carpet is almost over? Did I miss him?
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As the WP red carpet event drew to a close, not only were forum users belatedly aware that Ji Shao hadn't appeared yet, but even the entertainment reporters at the scene and Ji Shao's fans, who were holding up signboards offline and eagerly waiting online, were left bewildered.
For the media, Ji Shao was also their main focus tonight. If they could get a chance to interview him during his free time, that would be perfect.
Offline, watching other fans gradually leave, Cheese and Qimiao exchanged glances, their hearts starting to worry. After calming down the fans behind them, Cheese pushed aside the railing and walked with Qimiao to a distant tree to discuss the matter.
At the banquet, Zhou Xiao was guided by the staff to his seat. The banquet hall was decorated in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a piano and organ on the stage. It felt like a very personal dinner.
Quite a few people were already there, especially the celebrities seated at the tables, many of whom Zhou Xiao could name. The seating was also interesting: artists who had collaborated with WP were seated near the front. Clearly, this dinner was more about brand relationships than celebrity status.
As the invited guests entered, Zhou Xiao noticed something was amiss. Her gaze shifted to Wu Chusheng, who was bending forward and actively socializing. He was an artist who had collaborated with WP for many years. Like Ji Shao, he was also a WP ambassador.
But Wu Chusheng had already been in the banquet hall for a while. After him, a series of endorsement artists came in one after another, but Ji Shao was nowhere to be seen.
The seats inside the banquet hall gradually attracted their occupants. With the place almost full, Zhou Xiao's gaze fell on the seat in the center. The mobile chat group was already filled with anxiety. For the fans, Ji Shao's delay in appearing was undoubtedly a signal.
Did something happen to Ji Shao?
The fans were terrified, and the fan club's copywriting team had already begun drafting a statement regarding Ji Shao's absence from the dinner. However, the most anxious yet determined fans on the red carpet, holding up signboards, were the most determined.
The two offline managers, Cheese and Qimiao, returned and, after discussing with the fan club, decided to give it a try. If Ji Shao really couldn't come, the fans who had already come offline would definitely be ridiculed for being more concerned than the real person.
Since they were bound to be ridiculed anyway, they might as well just get in close and go all out. Aren't those entertainment reporters who were broadcasting live, after realizing Ji Shao might not be able to come, secretly turning their cameras on them? So let everyone see as much as they can.
The light signs and cheering sticks, which had been turned off to save batteries, were now raised under the command of the two men. It was already dark, and the light signs, almost doubling in power, cast a purple halo over the signature wall on the official livestream.
Puzzled eyes were cast over here, but the fans offline were very confident. They didn't make any sound, but their shouts were louder than all the others.
Instead, the reporters waiting to see the show curled their lips and looked away. However, their feelings towards this fan group had inexplicably changed slightly.
Zhou Xiao lowered his head and hurried back to his seat, suppressing his surprise. Although he had already anticipated this, seeing it with his own eyes was still different.
Ji Shao's seat is at the main table!
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