Chapter 300 Chapter 300
After hearing the staff member's words, the crowd fell into an eerie silence for a moment. Then, an irrepressible smile formed on their faces. To avoid startling the staff member with their strange smiles, everyone lowered their heads.
"Yes, yes, yes, sister, you go in first!" The first person to respond was the mentally resilient Yu Du. She pretended to hold up her camera to take a picture of Zhou Xiao, muttering, "We'll just wait here for the fan club to get their credentials."
After Yu Du's reminder, the twenty or so fans who had been waiting outside also began to take action. The initial excitement of seeing their own legendary website was still there, and now they were treating it as a "performance," giving them a chance to show off.
The staff nearby watched as a large group of people, all holding up their phones and cameras to take pictures of Zhou Xiao, were far more excited than the average celebrity's fans. They became even more certain they were right and kept waving at her to hurry in.
When he saw fans' cameras "accidentally" flicking over him, he even carefully adjusted his clothes. Little did he know that many distracted fans saw his little move, which almost ruined his performance.
Zhou Xiao was amused by the crowd and happened to spot Cheese approaching. She thought for a moment and then took action. Her action immediately drew a roar of laughter from the crowd, who watched as Zhou Xiao stepped through the open railing.
"Oh~" "Sister, look at my camera" "Heartbeat, mommy loves you!" "..." After seeing how cooperative Pin Ran Xin Dong was in acting, many people got carried away and even started a silent battle to see whose cheers were louder! There were only about twenty people, but they made it look like there were nearly a hundred people.
In fact, the seemingly joking fangirl in the crowd actually had her camera on. She stifled a laugh, her hands shaking with laughter. Recording the booing from the crowd, thinking it might be extra fun to revisit later, she thought.
"My heart is beating!" Cheese, who came hurriedly from the film and television city, also saw Zhou Xiao. After she shouted, she subconsciously threw a sign that read "Fan Support Visiting Pass" to Zhou Xiao without thinking too much.
The staff member who released Zhou Xiao watched him put on the badge, but remained completely oblivious. Only when they saw the fans lining up to have their IDs checked walking away with Zhou Xiao did they finally realize they had released the wrong person.
But then he thought, Zhou Xiao, who had a fan certificate, could indeed enter, so to sum up, what he did was correct! The staff recalled their attitude of urging her to go in just now, and after thinking about her reaction, they touched their noses a little embarrassedly.
But after he figured it out, when he looked at the people behind him who wanted to enter the film and television city without buying tickets, his face immediately put on an unapproachable and tough attitude.
Meanwhile, Cheese realized that the warm welcome given to Zhou Xiao had caused the staff nearby to mistake him for an artist filming at the studio and even gave him a pass. She grinned and couldn't help but join in the joke, "If nothing else, this method of 'skipping the ticket' is actually quite effective. Right, Teacher Xindong?"
"I saw you coming with your ID. If you had been faster, this misunderstanding wouldn't have happened," Zhou Xiao responded with a smile.
Yu Du, listening to the conversation, suddenly understood the benefits of this method. She exchanged glances with the others nearby, each of them thinking, "If I had known this, I should have done this earlier."
Of course, that presupposes everyone develops a sufficient level of fan fervor towards one another. Yu Du thought about it and realized that it was truly impossible. While a key principle of fandom is to save as much as possible, she was genuinely worried someone might laugh at the event. Just look at how everyone reacted to Xindong Teacher: they didn't become addicted to the battle of support until later in the evening, ignoring the awkwardness.
As they pondered these chaotic thoughts, a group of people quickly followed the fan club's offline representative to the support site. The first thing they saw was the tall, spacious flower wall. There were also several large boxes stacked on the scene, each labeled with the Chinese character "苕," indicating that these boxes belonged to them.
Today, Ji Shao fans who came from far and wide, even though some of them were station girls or wealthy women, once they got their fan IDs, they all became the offline black workers this time. Everyone is equal in terms of division of labor!
Zhou Xiao, assigned to share a cheering table with Yu Du, was looking up at the "flower wall." But the same old problem persisted: it was more KT boards than a flower wall. The custom photos were nice, though; they looked quite eye-catching.
With more people, there are fewer assigned tasks. After Zhou Xiao and Yu Du set up seven or eight tables for tomorrow's support food, quite a few people had already gathered around them without them noticing.
The story of Ji Shao's custom-made four-piece microphone set spread widely in the fan circle. With the help of the rich woman and the powerful fangirls' photo-sharing buffs, Zhou Xiao, surrounded by the crowd, felt that every moment there were pairs of sparkling eyes watching him.
However, no one thought there was anything wrong with this, especially in the hearts of fans. Zhou Xiao's role in the fan circle was more important than the fan club, and he was the backbone of everyone. From the time he stood up without hesitation and led everyone in voting during the talent show, Pingren Xindong became more than just a fan club.
This was also why the staff member at the entrance to the film and television city mistook her for a celebrity. Yu Du and the others' plan for evading the entrance fee was completely useless; it was just a matter of the gatekeeper letting a few people through. But Zhou Xiao was different, because everyone looked at her with the same intensity as a fervent fan.
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As the sky darkened, the venue was ready to deploy all the necessary support, awaiting the arrival of the food ordered in advance for tomorrow. As everyone gathered under the streetlights to order food, they saw the leader leading a few people towards them.
Neither side exchanged words, not even a polite nod. Seeing Zhou Xiao's curiosity, Cheese whispered, "Those following Dragon Head are all martial artists. You know, it's best if we don't interact with them."
After a meal together, everyone got to know each other better. Before coming to the film and television city, everyone had booked a hotel, so at Cheese's final command, everyone left.
Although it had been months since he'd returned to the film and television city, Zhou Xiao still remembered the surrounding scenery. There were always people filming at the film and television city, and even at this hour, there were still many crews still working. Listening to the cuts from across the wall and the director's occasional angry yelling, Zhou Xiao found the hotel.
As soon as she entered the hotel, she was recognized by the two young ladies at the front desk. During the check-in period, the two of them even specially arranged a fruit plate for Zhou Xiao.
Thanks to the system's reward, the room remained the same. Zhou Xiao was familiar with the place, so he dropped his backpack off at the hotel and left with only the Polaroid camera.
As for where to go? It was naturally the filming location of "The Unparalleled General." Based on the experience of the past few days, someone had already figured out Ji Shao's off-duty time, which was usually around 9:30 to 10:00 pm.
Because filming is wrapping up tomorrow, the crew hasn't restricted the number of fans allowed in the past few days. Of course, this is mainly because offline fans have been very well behaved in the past, not doing anything out of the ordinary or interfering with the crew's filming.
When Zhou Xiao arrived at his destination, he saw quite a few people already gathered at the agreed location. At the back door of the production studio, two security guards were standing outside, chatting.
When the tiny "Shao" signboards lit up in the darkness, Zhou Xiao realized that all the fans were actually fans of the same cast. There wasn't a single fan of any other actor!
Speaking of which, we can't help but mention the high status of Ji Shao's group within the industry. Besides him being a popular figure, the rest of the cast is filled with veteran actors and talented actors. This presents both a test and an opportunity for Ji Shao.
"Hey, sister, why did you think of bringing a Polaroid camera this time?" Yu Du, who was standing in the queue, reserved a good position for Zhou Xiao. When he saw the Polaroid camera in her hand, he couldn't help but ask curiously.
This was the first time she saw Zhou Xiao carrying a Polaroid camera offline. Not to mention, it was quite novel! Seeing her holding it like this, she even thought about bringing a Polaroid camera to play offline next time.
"After all, this is Xiao Shao's last night show." Zhou Xiao looked towards the door and smiled gently, "Let's leave a different memory."
After an unknown amount of time, the crowd ahead suddenly began to stir. Based on past experience, it was undoubtedly Ji Shao. However, the quiet reaction offline at this moment struck many fans, who were visiting for the first time, as unusually strange.
The silence was the strangest thing about the offline scene at that moment. But watching the fans on the side suppress their inner excitement, remaining silent, made the first fan who came over and wanted to shout Ji Shao's name feel very uncomfortable. It was like having the words on their lips, but having to force them back into their chest.
"Didn't you see the group notification?" A friend who had come with him poked him. "This is what Xiao Shao said before. If the offline event is too chaotic and noisy, not only Huayao, but even the crew won't allow everyone to come."
This phenomenon was later jokingly called "silent support". It seemed funny, but the effect was surprisingly good, greatly enhancing everyone's offline experience.
In this quiet environment, everyone* can choose to raise their light signs and wave them at Ji Shao as he approaches. Without the clamor, there's a unique visual experience. At this moment, you can hear Ji Shao's clear voice echoing in your ears offline, without having to desperately squeeze in front of him to hear what he says.
"Thank you for waiting, everyone. Go to bed early. See you later!" Ji Shao would say a few words every few meters he walked. Because of the quiet atmosphere, many people listened to him attentively.
The offline scenes have been like this for the past few days, and the fans' star-chasing experience has been greatly improved. Besides being unable to shout, they've also strangely noticed that the crew has started to treat them with a warmer attitude. I don't know if it's because filming is wrapping up or for other reasons, but everyone's been very satisfied lately!
For the crew, escorting Ji Shao to and from work was exhausting. Almost every time they finished, they felt like dehydrated squids, and mentally, they felt like they'd been squeezed. Now, things are better, and everyone's calmed down. They're also willing to let Ji Shao walk slowly, so they can spend more time interacting with the fans who came from afar.
Among the fans, those holding their phones and filming were very satisfied, and those holding their cameras were even more satisfied! Who doesn't want to be able to hold their equipment steady and shoot offline every time? Ji Shao especially watched almost every shot!!! Even if it was just a glance, it was enough for the fans.
Polaroid, snap it, get it instantly. Pressing the button, Zhou Xiao carefully removed the film by pinching the edge. Watching the image gradually take shape on the white paper, it was Ji Shao who turned his head to look at his fans.
The unique retro hazy feel is a hallmark of Polaroid cameras. Capturing dynamic images doesn't render the film useless; instead, it makes it more vibrant.
As Ji Shao approached their position, Zhou Xiao could only hear the shutter clicks becoming more frequent. In comparison, she looked like she was just paddling with her Polaroid camera.
Camera flashes crackled, but Ji Shao, despite being directly targeted, was already accustomed to it. He would even approach them to allow fans to capture a better view of him. To him, every fan was precious.
The light from the flash makes it difficult to see the faces of fans offline, so the small, glowing and shaking light signs become the basis for him to identify every excited mood offline.
When he approached the fans again, Ji Shao was slightly stunned. His gaze moved upwards as he looked at the Iris Purple Polaroid camera, and then a wider smile spread across his face.
Zhou Xiao watched as Ji Shao pointed at the Polaroid camera. He then saw him wink at him and said with a happy smile, "Oh, Polaroid camera, is it useful?"
He had clearly used it before, but he still deliberately asked her if it was good. This was really a calculation that was too loud. Zhou Xiao suppressed his smile and handed the Polaroid camera to Ji Shao, and kindly reminded him, "There are still 5 sheets of film."
Fans offline watched as Ji Shao effortlessly took the Polaroid camera, then raised it high and made a V sign with his back to Zhou Xiao. The moment the film was released, a commotion erupted in the crowd. Zhou Xiao only felt Ji Shao shove a piece of film into his hand before seeing him walking forward.
This wave of walking back caused a lot of screams. The two staff members followed nervously, and only felt relieved when they saw that the fans were still standing there.
Finally, the camera reached Song Xiao. Ji Shao earnestly reminded him that he only had one sheet of film left and needed to take good pictures. Meanwhile, his assistant, Chen Shenju, was arranging the positions for the group photo. Dozens of people lined up to take a Polaroid photo with Ji Shao tonight.
When the empty Polaroid camera returned to Zhou Xiao's hands, she decisively waved at Ji Shao and his group while holding the five sheets of film in her hand.
The black nanny car was already in motion, and the window was rolled down by the person inside, revealing Ji Shao's earnest little face. He looked at Zhou with sparkling eyes and smiled, "Sister, remember to bring me these Polaroids tomorrow!"
Zhou Xiao: ...
"must!"
Why does this kid still look worried that I won’t give it to him? Zhou Xiao muttered silently in his heart.
But don’t mention it, the Polaroid camera carrying photos of a group of fans was given so much importance by Ji Shao that everyone offline felt like they were floating with happiness.
And, tomorrow, we'll see each other again!
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