Chapter 296
When Zhou Quanli walked backstage gracefully while holding the trophy on the stage, she was also announcing that tonight's "Asian Trend Music" had come to an end and the entire event was about to end.
However, even before the ceremony officially concluded, some people were already quietly leaving after receiving their awards. The guest seats weren't particularly lively at the moment; most of those remaining were familiar with Zhou Quanli or veteran artists of high artistic integrity.
The only lively crowd was NINE STAR, who had their own table. When Xiao Yi and Zhou Quanli took the stage to accept their awards, they were the most enthusiastic cheerers. It was like the organizers had specially invited the members to create atmosphere. They gave every winner ample applause, and this unintentional gesture also made the musicians in the audience frequently look towards the group with smiles.
When Yu Di stood center stage and began reading off the sponsors' brands, everyone in the audience knew it was the end of the show. Few in the audience moved, though; everyone watched intently as the members at the round table interacted with the other artists leaving. It was something you couldn't see anywhere else, and who knows, one day, the name of one of the band's biggest names might appear on one of their albums.
Besides that, they watched the scene unfold with considerable emotion. In previous situations, NINE STAR needed their managers to pave the way, escorting them around one by one. But now, a year after forming, everyone seemed capable of standing on their own.
The live broadcast ended after Yu Di finished reading the speech, but the interaction and discussion on site and online were still in full swing.
——【Entertainment Forum】——
【Topic】Ji Shao's first individual award
[Main Building] It's a bit strange. This award was chosen by the organizers after dehydration, which proves its value. And then there's the fact that he won it in front of his own talent show mentors. I remember Zhou Quanli also won the "Most Influential Singer of the Year" award several times in a row? Who wouldn't say this is a kind of legacy after seeing this?
And I feel that Ji Shao is even more popular than the group NINE STAR. I also checked the nomination list this time, and Ji Shao is the only member shortlisted for the "Most Influential Member of the Year" list.
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Right now, Ji Shao's name alone is more popular than Nine Star. My friend doesn't watch talent shows, but since they're constantly trending on the internet, she can probably name a couple. Nine Star is the group she knows best, but sometimes when she's chatting with me and forgets the name of a group, she'll automatically say, "It's the one Ji Shao is in."
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That's truly remarkable. "Ya Chao" defines the individual award as having at least one hit song. I remember when Ji Shao joined the group the first year, it wasn't long after the group formed. If he'd released a solo single in time, he could have been in line for Best New Artist. After all, fan voting is real, especially for Ji Shao fans who just voted him into the center position.
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After seeing the raw photos posted by Zhou Jie, I felt inexplicably excited! I can't help but wonder what Ji Shao will be like in ten years? Wow, it feels like he really has unlimited possibilities!
[picture]
The picture shows Ji Shao receiving the trophy on the stage. When he looked down at the trophy, his beautiful peach blossom eyes were full of stars.
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Shaozi even mentioned the members during his acceptance speech, which really touched the fans. So, can we, NINE STAR, never disband? Chinese entertainment really can't live without them!
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A few days ago, I heard from fans that "The Unparalleled General" is about to wrap up filming. I'm really looking forward to seeing if he can thrive in this new field. Please, this guy can have some acting talent. The industry is really short of actors with both acting skills and good looks. Don't waste the ladies' eagerness to edit videos.
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"My heart's beating!" Yu Du, who had just left the venue, excitedly waved to Zhou Xiao, who was standing under the large banyan tree in front of her. She was a bit far from the entrance, so she came out a little late. Seeing Zhou Xiao waiting for her, she felt embarrassed, excited, and delighted at the same time.
Zhou Xiao, who was leaning against the banyan tree, stood up without saying anything. Instead, he simply brushed off the debris and walked towards Yu Du. He smiled slightly and said, "Let's go. Cheese and the others are waiting."
Halfway through the awards ceremony, all the fans who attended and were remembered by Cheese were added to the group. Of course, because the organizers were very strict about offline support, everyone didn't gather to shoot a support video this time, but purely for an offline dinner.
Hot pot is the first choice for large gatherings. After gathering those who are willing and willing to go, more than a dozen people will rush to the hot pot restaurant closest to the venue.
Along the way, they couldn't help but talk about the last time Ji Shao secretly paid the bill. Naturally, some people regretted missing out. Although they had already adjusted to it, they still took this opportunity to express their regret.
Zhou Xiao and his colleagues were playing and joking along the way. As they passed by the back door of a large supermarket chain in Guangdong Province, they were about to head towards the entrance of a hot pot restaurant not far away.
The back door of the supermarket faces a wide road, but at this moment a large truck is parked on the roadside. When the big guy passes by, the driver and his helper are opening the door of the truck, and it seems that they are preparing to unload the goods.
As she passed by, she casually glanced at him, then suddenly stopped and her pace began to slow. When most people behind her passed her, Yu Du, who had always been a laggard at the tail, quickly moved forward.
"What's going on?" Yu Du asked, leaning forward and following Zhou Xiao's gaze. He was momentarily shocked, then understood why Xin Dong was acting like this. Who else would remain calm after encountering a new endorsement they hadn't officially announced yet?
"What are you two doing?" Even when the last person passed the two of them, she couldn't help but ask. When she looked in the direction of Zhou Xiao's raised finger, she exclaimed "Oh my god!"
The person in front was attracted by the sound and turned back out of curiosity, only to be called back by Zhou Xiao. Thus, a very funny scene unfolded at the back door of the supermarket. A group of people gathered around the truck, watching the driver unload the goods.
Almost reaching the entrance of the hot pot restaurant, Cheese looked back and realized that the little tail following him had disappeared. Then he noticed that those people were gathered around a car, and he couldn't help but feel angry and amused. Who in their right mind would do that so late at night?
But when she arrived, she happened to see this scene: a cardboard box as tall as a person rolled down the slide onto a large trolley. It was from the national brand You+, and Cheese always stocked up several boxes.
But the point wasn't this, but the human-shaped standee wrapped in plastic film, placed on a shelf. With Cheese's good eyesight, he could clearly see who was on the standee!
It's Ji Shao! And the figure on the stand is wearing a purple suit with a round-neck lining that we haven't seen before. It's definitely new material!
"Sisters, let me take it slow." Cheese raised her phone and turned on the flash, then sent the photo she had just taken to the fan club group and spoke slowly.
In fact, she felt that this step was a bit unnecessary. Under the surrounding lights and the flashlight, the sign clearly read "You+ Brand Spokesperson NINE STAR Ji Shao", with Ji Shao's signature printed below.
If it were a smaller brand, one might worry about potential copyright infringement, but as a leading domestic tissue company, You+ is almost certainly Ji Shao's new face.
"What do you think, pretty girls? If you keep coming around, you'll have to move with me." The middle-aged man chuckled, an unlit cigarette dangling from his lips. A worn towel draped over his shoulders looked clean. Even so, anyone with a discerning eye could tell he was joking.
Cheese beckoned the others over and said with a grin, "We're so sorry, we'll leave now and not disturb you any more!"
They said they were leaving, but in reality, they were just standing in front of a closed shop. The hot pot restaurant was clearly not far away, but no one cared anymore. Almost everyone's eyes were glued to Cheese's phone, desperate for a definitive answer from the company.
Zhou Xiao looked at the messages on his phone and couldn't help but laugh. Fandoms truly had no secrets. In just a few moments, almost the entire front page was a puzzle. Either shocked emojis or bewildered emojis were being posted, and of course, there was always a long string of emojis (ears) underneath.
The groups Zhou Xiao was in were already celebrating. But just like the others offline, they were all waiting for the final response from the agency.
“I replied!”
Cheese looked at the message from Number Sister in the group. Although it was basically a done deal, she couldn't help but feel excited.
"According to the contact, Ji Shao has indeed signed a contract to endorse the brand "You+"! The official announcement will be made tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM! The billboards we saw are part of the brand's promotional activities!"
Before anyone could cheer, Cheese quickly raised his hand to calm everyone down. He continued, "We also told you at the meeting that Xiao Shao specifically reminded everyone to be sensible with their spending!"
"Brother Shao, you look down on the speed at which my family uses paper." Someone in the crowd heard this and finally couldn't help laughing.
"It's Double Eleven, and I was planning to stock up on paper. So, I'm going to pick 'You+'!" "My family always buys this brand. Buying daily necessities while supporting the brand is a win-win situation." "I'll ask my mom to reimburse me for the paper." "..."
Offline, everyone was already buzzing with discussion. Cheese and Zhou Xiao's eyes met, and they couldn't help but smile even wider. But she still had to address the point. She coughed softly, and when everyone was looking at her, she spoke, "But regarding the endorsement, please don't announce it on Xiao Shao's behalf too early, as it would disrupt the brand's promotional strategy! And announcing it too early wouldn't be good for Xiao Shao either!"
Hearing that it would have an impact on Ji Shao, everyone suppressed their excitement and nodded in understanding.
Zhou Xiao, who was standing by, put his arm around Cheese's shoulder, looked at everyone and asked, "Did you forget anything?"
"What's the matter?" This was the fan who was still a little dizzy.
"You're confused, hot pot!"
"Yeah, let's go!"
“…”
Under the bright moonlight, a group of excited fans walked towards the hot pot restaurant. A faint conversation drifted in the wind, "Today is a good day, sisters, I'm going to drink three pounds!" "You're bragging! You passed out after three drinks..."
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