Chapter 312
"Xiaoxiao! It's snowing!" Qi Sisi, who was lying by the window, looked out at the falling snowflakes with a look of surprise and screamed at the top of her lungs. As the snow on her fingertips gradually melted, she came to her senses and trotted towards the bedroom.
The living room they passed by was decorated in a festive mood. They had put it together a few days ago. Of course, Qi Sisi was the primary creative brain, with Zhou Xiao providing assistance.
Having finally finished her exams, Qi Sisi is full of energy. Although she'll have to get back to work soon, a day of fun is a win-win for her.
Awakened by Qi Sisi's loud voice, Zhou Xiao poked his head out of his room in his pajamas, his gaze naturally falling on the window that hadn't been closed. A biting cold wind, fluttering with snowflakes, whirred into the room.
Zhou Xiao's sleepiness quickly dissipated after a start from the cold. As if remembering something, she turned to look at Qi Sisi beside her and asked, "So, are you still going out today?"
With Christmas just around the corner, Shanghai's streets are already buzzing with festive cheer. Brands have already launched online and offline promotions, and judging by the traffic on Christmas Eve, the holiday season is a major boost.
Thinking of the offline big-screen preview Qin Shi had sent him last night, Zhou Xiao had originally planned to meet Qi Sisi for a trip downtown today. But now, watching the heavy snow falling outside the window, he felt a surge of uncertainty.
"Of course!" Qi Sisi said excitedly. "If you don't go out, I'll drag you out! And today is the first snow in Shanghai! The first snow on Christmas Day, how romantic!"
Watching Qi Sisi happily spinning around the room, Zhou Xiao shook his head and walked to the window, closing it. A small spot of the floor in front of the window was already wet, but as the temperature in the room rose, the small snow stain gradually disappeared.
The two people who were preparing to go out at this time had no idea what kind of adventures they would encounter today.
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The city center, having experienced a day of accumulated snow, was blanketed in white at night, with Christmas decorations lining the streets and the dazzling array of shops lit up with warm lights, making the surrounding area look more like a Christmas town from a fairy tale.
The romantic first snowfall was accompanied by a biting cold wind, and people on the streets flocked to more lively and welcoming places. The railings on both sides of the road were filled with plump little ducks, and further ahead, a group of children were squatting on the ground, concentrating on making snow hoes.
Amidst the snow-covered streets, the brown gingerbread cottage in the bustling square stands out with its warmth. This is a promotional piece for XS perfume, and it has already attracted quite a few onlookers since it was assembled a few days ago.
The fence that had been tightly closed was not opened until today. Combined with the advertisements on the big screen in the square and the Christmas limited edition fragrances that the salesgirls sprayed every hour, it is the undisputed No. 1 in the list of popular Christmas buildings in Shanghai.
"What's that smell?" A passerby who was walking to the railing at the edge of the square stopped and asked subconsciously, then looked towards the popular gingerbread house as if he had come to his senses.
In the cold season, the aroma of caramel is undoubtedly the greatest treasure. Food-based perfumes also fully display their charm to the world at this time.
Many passersby came to the XS Perfume offline store following the smell of perfume, but it was not so much the smell that attracted them, but the large poster hanging on the advertising space in the mall that gave everyone a reason to come in.
As if feeling the same emotions, I followed the model in the picture, curiously examining the limited edition perfumes on the shelves. Stunned by this strange feeling of immersion, even passersby who don't usually favor sweet scents paused at the entrance.
"Xiaoxiao, let's go to the XS store and take a look!" Qi Sisi put down the mobile phone that was taking a picture of the huge poster, turned around and said to Zhou Xiao excitedly.
This was a newly added schedule. She had originally planned to go directly to the restaurant with Zhou Xiao, but after seeing the huge poster, Qi Sisi's interest was piqued. She didn't know that the advertisement was shot by Zhou Xiao, otherwise she wouldn't have waited until now to see it.
Because it was a perfume brand endorsed by Ji Shao, Qi Sisi was as comfortable as the owner when she entered the XS store with Zhou Xiao's hand in hers. Soon, her eyes quickly fell on the busiest exhibition area.
Inside the store, the cheerful melodies of Christmas bells rang out. Surrounding the Christmas tree were a number of striking gingerbread figurines. As XS's Christmas limited edition fragrance this year, this "Gingerbread" scent not only stands out in the bottle decoration but also stands out among the fragrances.
Sweet caramel, evoking fond memories, brings warmth and happiness on this snowy night. The interweaving of top, middle, and base notes, combined with the festive atmosphere, is undoubtedly a fragrance that will leave you lingering.
The wide space was filled with bustling crowds, which would have caused a lot of complaints in the past, but in today's festive atmosphere it was indeed warm and lively.
Zhou Xiao looked around. The layout inside the store, including the plaza, was pretty much the same as Qin Shi had described. Although it was a weekday, the rare first snowfall coincided with a holiday, so the number of customers and couples visiting the store had doubled.
"Honey, have we used gourmet perfume before?" It was winter, but the salesgirl, who was so busy that sweat was already on her forehead, spoke softly to the person in front of her.
The girl in question shook her head. She was drawn to the square by the gingerbread cottage. And like most people, she was tempted to buy a bottle of perfume after seeing the poster.
"Then why don't we buy a small 30ml bottle to try first?" the salesgirl continued enthusiastically. "The standard one is 100ml. Gourmet perfumes are different from regular perfumes, so for first-time buyers, we always recommend starting with a small bottle."
The girl seemed to be shaken, but then she shook her head and said, "Please pack a standard bottle for me!"
Zhou Xiao saw the salesgirl's face drop for a moment, but then she almost immediately returned to normal and began to pack up the items for the customer. She felt a little confused. Logically speaking, this was all good news, so shouldn't she be happy?
This wasn't the only example. Zhou Xiao observed many salesgirls doing the same thing. Especially when they were selling small bottles, their smiles deepened.
Xiaoxiao had already squeezed through the crowd and walked around. Qi Sisi, having finished gathering information, returned. She grabbed Zhou Xiao's sleeve, looking like she'd made a killing. "No, I want one too!"
Although this was an unexpected expense, since it was a brand endorsed by Ji Shao, rounding it up was equivalent to supporting Ji Shao! Qi Sisi looked at the limited edition perfume with sparkling eyes, happily calculating in her heart.
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Gingerbread, the flagship fragrance in the XS Christmas limited edition fragrance collection, received rave reviews upon its release. Some stores were even forced to withdraw it from shelves due to scalpers hoarding the product.
Fortunately, despite being a limited edition, XS still had enough stock. However, due to the spread of the product on forums and sharing platforms like Xiaohongshu, sales of large bottles skyrocketed, putting the stock level at risk.
Compared to the price of smaller bottles, larger bottles that can be used to share with multiple people are obviously more cost-effective. This is why saleswomen repeatedly recommend customers to buy smaller bottles, because the commission for smaller bottles increases in the evening!
——【Life Forum】——[December 25th evening]
【Topic】Looking at the XS perfume on the bedside table in a daze
[Main Building] I didn't expect that I could really get a bottle of perfume by speed. It was so prosperous and dazed. The people queuing up to pay at the scene didn't look like shills or scalpers. The salesgirl in the store kept urging customers to buy small bottles hhhhh
1L
Can anyone describe what this smells like? I'm really curious! It's also been removed from the official website. I asked customer service when it would be back online, and they said I'd have to wait for further notice...
24L
The advertisement is really attractive for purchase, especially when the weather is cold. If you can smell the aroma of caramel nuts, you will feel very happy just thinking about it.
55L
I found the model herself on Xiaohongshu. It seems that she gained tens of thousands of followers in one day because of the advertisement. I am really envious... I am so lucky to have met Zhou Xiao, the photographer
88L
Does the original poster have any plans to repack this perfume? If so, please bring me one! I was drawn to the XS store by the ads and the scent, but they're out of stock here.
106L OP
Reply to 55L: I didn’t expect to meet someone who knows Sister Zhou here hhhh I bought it just because I liked the commercials she shot!
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As the headquarters of XS Perfume, Shanghai naturally boasts a massive inventory. Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi, carrying the limited-edition Christmas packaging of XS Perfume, strolled leisurely through the square. They waited nearly ten minutes to pay for the perfume, and by the time they emerged, the snow had subsided considerably.
"It seems that only Shanghai has limited edition fragrances in China! It would be a shame not to buy them! Rounding it off, I've made 100 million!" This was Qi Sisi who kept talking while looking at the perfume packaging along the way.
Zhou Xiao couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't this rounding off a bit too much?"
Snowy days are beautiful, but they can also be very slippery. Zhou Xiao had already picked up Qi Sisi countless times, wanting to take photos and check in, but she always slipped.
The flow of people in the Gingerbread Man House had decreased a lot at this time, and with the help of the staff, the two of them successfully checked in.
"Xiaoxiao, let's go later..." Qi Sisi was halfway through her words when she noticed Zhou Xiao's gaze towards the roadside, so she followed suit. At that glance, she understood what had attracted him.
A black nanny car was parked steadily in the temporary parking space outside the guardrail. Of course, the point was not this. The point was that this car was the same one Ji Shao had been riding in when he was filming "The Unparalleled General"!
"Is that Ji Shao's car?" Qi Sisi was excited. Because she couldn't go offline for exam preparation, she had almost burned through Ji Shao's offline video discs. Like Zhou Xiao, she recognized the car immediately!
Zhou Xiao looked at Qi Sisi and said, "If this car hasn't been handed over by the company, it should be Ji Shao's car."
Qi Sisi took a step forward, clasped her hands together and raised them to her chest. She blinked and looked at Zhou Xiao and said, "Xiaoxiao! Take a photo for me!"
Taking a photo with the car? Zhou Xiao tilted his head, expressing his confusion to Qi Sisi with his expression.
"I went out today and specifically checked the fan group. Shaozi doesn't have any plans today," Qi Sisi continued clearly. "If it's really him, it should be a private trip. I won't bother him. Sister Xiao, just take a photo of me with the car! Even if Shaozi isn't using it, it means we are still very connected!"
Zhou Xiao silently raised his hands, thumbs up, and waved them at her. He then took a few steps back, pulled out his phone, and pointed it at Qi Sisi, who had already struck a pose.
On a snowy night, the warm yellow of a streetlight illuminated the snow-covered nanny van below. As Christmas bells rang in the square, a girl standing in front of the van extended her reddened, frozen hand and made a V sign, a bright smile on her face.
At the moment Zhou Xiao pressed the record button, the window of the nanny car behind Qi Sisi slowly rolled down. Sitting near the window was Chen Shenju, who had a helpless look on his face. To make room for Ji Shao, whose upper body was leaning over him, he simply folded his seat down.
Ji Shao leaned against the car window, excitedly making the same V-sign as Qi Sisi. When he saw the person taking the photo was Zhou Xiao, a look of surprise flashed across his face, and then the dimples at the corners of his mouth deepened with surprise.
Although Zhou Xiao knew that the car would most likely belong to Ji Shao, he had never expected him to roll down the window during a private trip. For a moment, he was stunned.
Qi Sisi, who had her back to the car, subconsciously turned her head to look back when she noticed Zhou Xiao's change of expression. The moment her eyes met Ji Shao's, her entire face quickly turned red.
Zhou Xiao's hands were incredibly fast, switching to video recording the moment the live photo shoot ended. He perfectly captured how Qi Sisi's face quickly turned red in a short period of time.
Shifting his gaze, looking at Qi Sisi who was covering her face in front of him, Ji Shao smiled and asked, "Do I look that scary?"
Qi Sisi, who was squatting on the ground, felt like she was going crazy! This magical situation of meeting her idol as soon as she turned around actually happened to her! When she heard Ji Shao's teasing, she lowered her head and shook her head wildly with the support of Zhou Xiao.
Obviously, I have seen Ji Shao quite often offline before on Star 101! Qi Sisi touched her burning cheeks, trying to cool her face with her hands.
"Merry Christmas!" Happy Puppy Ji Shao waved to the two of them from inside the car, smiling, "I'm leaving now! See you next time!"
Just as Zhou Xiao was watching the car window gradually close, a bag of things was thrown out from inside, and she reached out and caught it subconsciously.
As the car windows rolled up and the car's engine started roaring, Ji Shao's voice sounded intermittently from inside the car, "The chestnuts are freshly baked, eat them while they're hot..."
As the car gradually disappeared from their sight, Qi Sisi suddenly came to her senses and turned around to ask Zhou Xiao, "Sister! Dear sister! Did you take a picture of that scene just now?"
Zhou Xiao didn't answer immediately, but lowered his head to check the video. Then, under Qi Sisi's gaze, he nodded calmly.
After a while, screams erupted from a corner of the square. With the double bonus of Christmas and the first snow, it was destined to be a perfect luck!
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