Chapter 285
"What a coincidence, I was just about to talk to you about the situation." Chen Shenju, who had escaped all the way to Zhou Xiao's side, deliberately lowered his voice and said.
While everyone at the dinner seemed to be enjoying the music, they had already begun socializing. However, someone like Chen Shenju, who came near the tables, hardly attracted much attention. Aside from those seated at the main table, any socializing seemed sparse and ordinary.
Zhou Xiao placed the hotel-provided blanket on a chair, stood up, and motioned for Chen Shenju to follow him to a booth on the side of the banquet hall. Tall greenery obscured the view from the booth, a place the hotel had specially designated for dinner guests to chat.
The sound of a piano drifted in from the hall. Zhou Xiao listened for a moment, then pulled out his phone, opened an album, and handed it to Chen Shenju, asking, "Xiao Shao, have you chosen yet?"
On the phone screen, there was a collection of designs for exclusive handheld microphones, earphone monitors, and headphones. The sheer number of designs was so overwhelming that Chen Shenju, who had originally intended to choose Ji Shao's specific design, was momentarily overwhelmed.
"Hiss, let me take a closer look," Chen Shenju said, then began to study it carefully. It wasn't that he hadn't prepared in advance, but rather that Ji Shao had only just been free to return to Huayao at noon, which was why he had arranged for the SEN production team to come and customize it.
Furthermore, Ji Shao had some ideas for the design, which made it even more crucial for Chen Shenju to carefully discern. This final step couldn't go wrong; he needed to be extra cautious. After reviewing all the designs, Chen Shenju felt reassured. With complete confidence, he selected the three designs Ji Shao had chosen and introduced the corresponding styles to Zhou Xiao one by one.
The hand-microphone three-piece set is essential equipment for singing and dancing artists on stage. The production team and the recording team at the management company held numerous online discussions. As mentioned previously, Huayao was extremely attentive to this customization and actively worked through the entire process. Ultimately, after comprehensively considering Ji Shao's stage, recording, and compatibility requirements, they developed a custom solution that best suited him.
Taking the domestic entertainment stage into consideration, the three parties communicated and chose SEN, the standard equipment for mainstream singers, from the two top microphones. The in-ear monitor and headset were both selected from QC, a top international electro-acoustic product manufacturer.
Chen Shenju carefully pointed out the corresponding designs for each model to Zhou Xiao. After confirming that Zhou Xiao had memorized them, he paused for a moment and then said, "As for the signature design here, Ji Shaodu hopes to change it to a simple neem flower logo."
Zhou Xiao had specifically captured and saved the three design drawings on his phone. Huayao was working with the manufacturing team on the technical aspects. As for the exterior design, that naturally fell to Zhou Xiao, the one paying for it.
Zhou Xiao, who was carefully examining the three designs, couldn't help but smile when he heard what Chen Shenju said. The original signature logo was merely a mark of uniqueness, so it was easily adjustable. This small change was enough to demonstrate Ji Shao's sincerity.
After conveying Ji Shao's feelings offline, Chen Shenju, feeling elated, was about to say goodbye to Zhou Xiao when he suddenly heard Zhou Xiao's puzzled voice, "Where's the other microphone?"
"Oh, there's another one...ah? There's another one!" As soon as these words came out, the two of them stared at each other.
Zhou Xiao couldn't help but hold his forehead and asked, "Haven't you ever thought about why I found two microphone production teams?"
SEN and SHU·E are two top-notch microphones with extreme performance that can effectively complement each other. They are also the two production teams that Zhou Xiao found for Ji Shao this time.
Mainstream singers in China usually perform standing still, so the SEN, renowned for its superior sound quality, is undoubtedly the best choice and is more suitable for professional singers' stage performances. However, it also has its drawbacks, as its sensitive sound reception makes it more susceptible to external interference.
The professional-grade noise reduction and minimal susceptibility to environmental interference make SHU·E particularly suitable for singing and dancing. The complementary advantages of the two are the main reason why Zhou Xiao immediately purchased both.
"This..." Chen Shenju hesitated. The cost of the three-piece suit alone was not a small amount. Although he was an employee of Huayao, he had caught Zhou Xiao, a fat sheep, and wanted to "plunder" him...
Zhou Xiao looked at Chen Shenju's expression and felt the need to reiterate her earlier stance. So, she said seriously, "Please don't worry about the amount. I and all my fans hope that the problem we had on stage last time will only happen once."
Chen Shenju was stunned for a moment, then nodded firmly.
Before leaving, Zhou Xiao paused, turned around and looked at Chen Shenju, saying with a smile, "There will probably be a small surprise the day after tomorrow. If you still remember, you can take some time to pay attention to the Heartbeat!"
Assistant Chen, who was already quite familiar with Zhou Xiao, was confused at the moment, but a sense of anticipation welled up in his heart. As he followed Zhou Xiao to the banquet hall, he couldn't help but ponder again.
There's less than a year left, but it's time to start preparing.
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Inside the banquet hall, the piano music had long since ended. Celebrities in their finery were engaged in lively conversation. The most notable among them was Ji Shao, who, attending the WP dinner for the first time, had taken a seat at the main table.
His air of nobility was tempered by a touch of aloofness, causing those who wanted to approach him to hesitate. The young man's eyes were clear, not innocent but more like a pure heart. When Zhou Xiao looked over, his gaze met his.
But she saw his eyes narrow, instantly becoming identical to the Ji Shao she had photographed before. The cold, distant air he'd previously possessed vanished, replaced by a warm, secure feeling, like meeting family. There was no surprise in his eyes, perhaps because Song Xiao, who was standing nearby, had mentioned his presence.
"Oh! Ji, you really inspire me!" Uncle Wei, the chief designer of WP, who was surrounded by the crowd, happened to see this scene. He first put his face close to Dai Linfei next to him and then reached out to Ji Shao.
For a moment, everyone in the room turned their envious and jealous eyes towards Ji Shao, wishing they could be the one shaking hands. Although the seating arrangements for today's red carpet and dinner were enough to reflect the leader's preferences, without seeing it in person, there was always a sense of luck in their hearts.
What if? What if? Did Ji Shao really get this treatment because of the support of New Town and the big flower who paved the way for him?
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was turbulent, and Zhou Xiao was enjoying the fun. It was a pity that he didn't bring a camera, otherwise, if he could record this scene, it would be more interesting than a palace drama.
When the WP leader appeared, many people stood up from their seats and walked forward, glasses raised. Zhou Xiao did not join in the fun, but instead watched the scene from his seat, greeting those who recognized him.
When Zhou Xiao saw Lu Shanshan, he knew which top women's magazine would be collaborating with WP tonight. Recently, XZC had been going gangbusters in China thanks to Dai Linfei's September cover, showing some signs of rejuvenation.
Of course, Zhou Xiao also knew some inside information, which Lu Shanshan had revealed to him during their earlier chat. It was said that the cover had been favored by the editor-in-chief of the parent magazine, XZC, at headquarters, and might be eligible for competition...
Lu Shanshan didn't say what they were competing for, but Zhou Xiao inexplicably thought of the cover photo that had been hanging on the wall. While she didn't know what it was, she was excited. This anticipation wasn't about the prize, but rather the small ambition that occasionally surfaced beneath her calm exterior.
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Outside the WP Hotel red carpet area, the usual bustle had long since vanished. Aside from the dedicated security team, the only fans still gathered to wait for the banquet to end were Ji Shao fans.
As the night deepened, Cheese sat on the lawn, carefully examining the exterior of the WP Hotel. It wasn't that he couldn't afford luxury goods, but rather that he saw the value in the luxury hotels he "endorsed."
Although the rumor that Ji Shao would become the WP brand spokesperson was spread by netizens, it was so tempting that people were reluctant to debunk it. However, the fan club president was also contacting Huayao to inquire about it. As for the reply... Oh, I forgot, it's after work now, and he usually doesn't go online during this time.
"Hey, why is someone back?" Qiqi, who was sitting next to Cheese, was originally a little drowsy, but he immediately woke up after hearing the quarrel coming from the front.
"They should be like us, waiting for the end of the party." Cheese turned his head and looked. It wasn't large. There were even colored balls of light among the group. It seemed like a mixed crowd.
But the group's voices were getting louder and louder, and they remained stuck in the same place. Cheese and Qimiao looked at each other. Why did it feel like they couldn't get in?
In fact, it was just as they thought. The security team followed through on their previous order of "only out, no in" and showed no mercy to these returning fans.
Unbeknownst to fans on either side, separated by a metal fence, the artists attending tonight's WP dinner will be staying at the hotel. Those outside the fence want to get in, while those inside watch, unaware that both sides' wishes will be dashed.
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Zhou Xiao, who had initially thought of being a bystander at the dinner, now stood up to shake hands with Yuan Zhili, WP China's deputy general manager. Her presence had been somewhat subtle, but when she approached, she automatically became the new focal point.
Yuan Zhili smiled at Zhou Xiao's expression, but in her heart, she only felt more curious. Noticing the attention gathered around her, she took the initiative to put her arm around Zhou Xiao's shoulders and introduced her to everyone with a smile, "I specially invited Sister Zhou Xiao to come here to play. Don't look at her young age, but her skills are so good that even our Uncle Wei would praise her."
Compared to celebrities, Zhou Xiao is more well-known to the artists in the industry. After all, whenever fans ask for makeup and photography suggestions, her name always appears on the list. Furthermore, Zhou Xiao's reputation for always producing stunning photos is well-established within the industry. Her fan base is also considered a unique hobby for photographers.
"I've heard of Teacher Xiaoxiao's name for a long time." Yang Shuyu, who was sitting at the front desk, stood up and extended her hand toward Zhou Xiao. Her smile looked particularly bright and approachable.
Yang Shuyu wasn't being polite. When Zhou Xiao was first gaining fame, her fans had recommended him to the studio. After careful consideration, the studio felt the proposal was inappropriate and rejected it. Both parties were high-profile artists, and Ji Shao had just formed a group, making him vulnerable to being pigeonholed. Of course, they later discovered they couldn't contact him even if they tried...
Zhou Xiao extended her hand back and was about to speak when she felt the air suddenly become hot. Seeing Yang Shuyu in front of her staring intently to her right, she turned her head and heard an enthusiastic voice.
"Oh! Zhou!"
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