Chapter 306 Career
Early in the morning, vendors hawked their wares under the overpass. A steamer lifted from a food cart instantly formed a cloud of mist above, its plump, wrinkled buns tightly packed together. The steaming steam from the steamer gradually blended into the bustling street with the breeze.
Zhou Xiao, clutching a bowl of freshly baked steamed buns and soy milk, paused his headphones with one hand and continued through the market. Turning a corner, the usual urban atmosphere was instantly replaced by a more rigorous urban style.
This is a thriving Chinese business district. Although it is not as prosperous as the central urban area of Shanghai, it carries a strong atmosphere of life.
But don't mistake this for the border between the old and new city districts. If you restore the buildings and greenery on either side, you can instantly see they have identical facilities. The bustling morning market and the quiet office buildings complement each other perfectly.
White-collar workers, who in the eyes of outsiders are content with a cup of coffee, also love the scallion pancakes on Huashang Street. On one side of the alleyway, there are skyscrapers and a dazzling plaza, or a corner of life filled with the warmth of old-fashioned life.
The blazing sun was already showing its might in the early morning, though a coat was still needed to ward off the rustling autumn breeze. Zhou Xiao made his way to Huashang Times Square with familiarity, skirting the morning exercises of the elderly nearby and finding a relatively quiet spot.
Sitting on a wooden chair next to the security booth, Zhou Xiao was preparing to put a straw into her soy milk when a passing scene caught her eye. It was a tall iron frame, behind which stood a large advertising poster, with workers busy putting the finishing touches on it.
Because the distance was so close, Zhou Xiao's first reaction was that the image was distorted. But the ad felt so familiar to her that, driven by an unknown force, she stood up and walked back.
Ten meters, twenty meters... Zhou Xiao estimated the measurement units in his mind. When he reached a certain step, he stopped and turned back neatly.
Under the scorching sun, Zhou Xiao was greeted by a massive poster. It depicted Lu Mengqi and Jiang Linhe, their backs facing each other. Despite their backs, the sexual tension was palpable, creating the illusion of evenly matched rivals.
And this is just the portion of the massive poster that's used. Do the male and female protagonists look good? Yes. But from a distance, it's not just the two of them that are good-looking. The overall atmosphere is what draws the eye.
Zhou Xiao seemed to recall something. She seemed to have heard someone say that "Flowering Journey" had been approved for registration. Although she was still thinking about it, she was certain that a lot of effort and cost had been put into the promotion.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[November 22, noon]
【Topic】Wow! There's a promotion for "Flower Walk" near my house!
[Main Post] This publicity is really a bit intimidating. Just a quick question: is this really an A-rated drama? It seems like this drama is getting a lot of buzz, and the Blueberry Video official is even taking the lead in making a fuss about it [Shocked.jpg]
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The production team is so thoughtful. Just two days ago, after the filming was approved and it became a hot topic, they released the wrap-up special that had been hidden for half a year. If nothing else, the aesthetics of the shots are really max level!
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I heard that this drama was originally going to be broadcast during the winter vacation, but in order to ensure traffic, the platform replaced the resources and put it on first after watching the trailer and the first two episodes of "Flower Walk" (I doubt the official is so active, maybe this is true)
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Although I've been on Tao for the past two days, I still want to promote it vigorously with the host! I must go to see the wrap-up special! Sister Zhou is awesome, I bet it will explode!
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After carefully watching the wrap-up special, I'd like to share my thoughts. First, the editing is truly excellent. The camera switching is incredibly fluid, seamless, and incredibly smooth. In just over ten minutes, not only does it capture the sexual tension between the male and female leads, but the visuals are also incredibly beautiful.
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Teacher Zhou is really good at using BGM! The behind-the-scenes footage alone gives people a feeling of the ups and downs of the plot. The most important thing is that the color tone is so comfortable, it's simply a blast!
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The quality of the wrap material is already so high, please don't let me down! I feel like I'm looking forward to this drama even more than the main actors' fans [laughing and crying] It's just that Jiang Linhe used his tricks to discredit Sister Zhou, and I'm a bit vindictive! Please, don't do anything weird again, so I can enjoy the drama!
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"It turns out that the filing was approved yesterday." Zhou Xiao was browsing the circle of friends and found the congratulatory content released by Tong Yin, the producer of "Fang Hua Xing". It also helped Zhou Xiao, who had been busy preparing for the filming during this period, to sort out his thoughts.
The wrap-up special for "Flower Walk" was produced by Zhou Xiao himself, but the final product was also polished after many times of guidance from Fang Xi. When Zhou Xiao first submitted the final draft, he still had great expectations.
When the crew of the film that had wrapped up at the same time played a special to attract the audience, Zhou Xiao also hoped that her editing skills would be effective. Unfortunately, the decision-making power was not in her hands, and Fang Xi had always suppressed the special.
Zhou Xiao saw the trending search and saw the overwhelming praise and anticipation from passersby. She truly learned a word from Director Fang: timing.
If I had to say anything about this, it had something to do with her... Of course, maybe it had something to do with Ji Shao's fans. After all, if this special had come out a month or two earlier, it would have been greeted not only with unanimous praise, but also with her vindictive co-fans.
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WP Hotel in Shanghai.
Zhou Xiao, entering the WP Hotel again not long ago, felt as if he had stepped into a Christmas wonderland. Although the holiday was still some time away, the guests and staff at the hotel were already enjoying it.
The Baroque-style relief walls are decorated with Christmas bells in three main colors: red, green, and gold. The complex beauty corresponds to the "giant butterfly" Christmas tree at the gate.
In fact, upon first seeing the Butterfly Christmas Tree, Zhou Xiao noticed a number of people standing in front of it, unable to move. The Baroque style, coupled with the fluttering butterflies that could easily evoke an atmosphere of decadence and extravagance, creates a dreamlike yet noble and majestic atmosphere. This Butterfly Christmas Tree was also one of the filming locations provided by WP to Zhou Xiao.
Following the staff ahead, Zhou Xiao was led to the room she'd stayed in when the WP Hotel first opened. It was a familiar location, but upon returning, everything had changed. The Christmas atmosphere permeated everything, as if staying another day would ingrain the flavor (?).
Although the hotel opened after the National Day holiday and didn't capitalize on the holiday traffic, WP, which primarily caters to the wealthy, has maintained considerable revenue since its opening.
The busiest spot in the hotel is the location where Zhou Xiao once filmed Dai Linfei. As the seasons change, the indoor swimming pool, with its constant temperature year-round, becomes the center of attention.
Almost every guest who comes here will imitate Dai Linfei's mermaid queen emerging from the water, as beautiful as a lotus. This also reflects that Zhou Xiao's promotional video for WP Hotel was undoubtedly a great success.
He stuffed his phone into his pocket, much to the surprise of the staff. After Zhou Xiao had prepared everything he needed, he left the room. His speed was so brisk that the waiting staff were still a bit stunned.
Shouldn't I ask my hotel for recommendations? Then get a spa treatment and consider the photoshoot the next day? Why is my experience so different from other photographers? And why wouldn't I even check out this beautiful room?
No one could understand the staff's inner cries, but Zhou Xiao had already seen and stayed at the hotel, which was one point. And the second point was that Hui Anxin and the others had arrived at the hotel!
Sitting on the sofa in the lobby lounge, Hui Anxin looked at Tang Zhao, who had just arrived at the hotel and pulled her out of the room, and said helplessly, "Sister Tang, you have to give me a reason, right?"
Tang Zhao was so angry that his teeth itched. He rolled his eyes at the little girl in front of him and said sullenly, "Who did I chat with all night last night? Teacher Zhou Xiao is already here!"
Zhou Xiao had already arrived, and after seeing the interaction between the two, she subconsciously chose to remain where she was, not to interrupt their conversation. It was just that she was forced to hear what she didn't want to hear, and so, she heard Tang Zhao's last words.
"I'm here," Zhou Xiao said, smiling, stepping forward. "Everyone's here now. Teacher Hui can go adjust her makeup." For this Christmas photoshoot, aside from the photographer and the subject, WP provided the venue, makeup artist, costumes, and props. But today, there was no need for such grandeur.
After greeting Zhou Xiao, Hui Anxin decisively followed the makeup artist to get her makeup done. Tang Zhao, who had originally wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Zhou Xiao, regretfully waved goodbye when Zhou Xiao left for an on-site inspection. Of course, the contact information still had to be obtained.
Today's photoshoot took place at the giant Christmas tree at the hotel entrance. A lot of security was deployed around the area to prevent anyone from straying into the area during the shoot.
Hollowed-out metal butterflies and other decorative items crafted from shimmering paper were incredibly beautiful in the sunlight, their shadows shimmering like ripples on water.
I don’t know how long it took, but amid the exclamations from the people around her, Hui Anxin, who had already made the shape, was allowed by security to approach the butterfly Christmas tree.
Zhou Xiao glanced sideways. A supermodel, indeed, was a supermodel. The new WP collection was already captivating enough just by wearing it. Just the sound of shutter clicks echoed around him, and he knew everyone's aesthetic taste was constantly evolving.
But Hui Anxin's outfit had nothing to do with Christmas. Their photoshoot wasn't about new Christmas products, but rather a promotional event. The focal point was China's first "giant butterfly" Christmas tree. The more onlookers gathered, the more publicity they could expect.
Zhou Xiao, standing in the distance, raised her camera and snapped the shutter the moment she glanced over. Looking at the charming and distinctive Hui Anxin standing there in the dreamlike scene, she felt particularly relaxed.
Furthermore, as a supermodel, Hui Anxin's camera sensitivity is incredibly high. She also possesses a unique strength: exceptional concentration. This was evident in the way she remained completely oblivious to the cheers of the surrounding tenants, staring intently at Zhou Xiao's camera.
"Keep your good mood," Zhou Xiao said loudly, "Leave the rest to me."
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