Chapter 314
"Everyone, please move back!" the security guard responsible for maintaining order at the scene shouted anxiously, wiping the sweat from his forehead. It was winter, but everyone at the scene was sweating profusely.
The press conference for "The Chamber of Secrets" took place today, but it wasn't just fans waiting at the entrance; there were also uninvited reporters, eager to find something interesting. The previously orderly procession was violently disrupted by this unruly crowd, and the scene suddenly became as chaotic as it had been at the beginning.
Zhou Xiao and Qi Sisi had just gotten out of the car and stood under a nearby tree, stamping their feet as they gazed at the chaotic crowd. They looked at each other, then at the cars parked haphazardly on the road. It was then that they realized the string of cars they had seen on the road a while ago had the same destination as theirs.
"No wonder they're in such a hurry to overtake," Qi Sisi mused. The driver who'd just driven them was so enraged by the series of small cars that he rolled down the window and started cursing. She'd also been muttering to Zhou Xiao about how these cars looked like gangs, but she hadn't realized they were truly the scum of the entertainment industry, the media.
The "Secret Room" press conference had only a limited number of invites, and even the fans didn't have tickets. My own fan club was initially skeptical, thinking Huayao was deliberately giving away tickets as a favor. But after checking with the fan clubs of several other artists, they realized that this was the same for everyone.
From the moment she saw the message Zhu Jian relayed to the group, Zhou Xiao knew she had to keep her identity a secret. However, this wasn't necessary among her friends.
Because of this, even though Qi Sisi knew she couldn't get in, she was still incredibly excited. * After all, Zhou Xiao was the only one among all the fans to have received a ticket!
"Tsk, I told you that the world can't survive without shredded sweet potatoes!" Qi Sisi couldn't help but sigh as she watched Cheese and the others standing out in front to maintain order.
Perhaps the other companies hadn't encountered this situation, or perhaps they hadn't faced such a large-scale situation, and in their haste, they couldn't even manage their own fan groups. Some fan groups' managers were almost amused by the scene of fans and reporters arguing with each other.
It wasn't until Ji Shao's family's on-site supervisor showed up and began to organize the situation in an orderly manner that the situation gradually improved. It was handled just in time; after the crowd had calmed down, the artist's car had also arrived.
"Here I am." Zhou Xiao's gaze lingered at the end of the road. When he saw the familiar black nanny car, he breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Qi Sisi and said, "After seeing Xiao Shao, you should go home quickly!"
The Shanghai market was still chilly in January, and even a few gusts of wind outside could make you shiver. Before the two of them arrived, Qi Sisi had already told Zhou Xiao that they would leave after seeing Ji Shao.
The residential complex where the "Secret Room" production team worked together had no shops nearby, so even finding a place to rest was not possible.
"I understand!" Qi Sisi held Zhou Xiao's hand affectionately, her heart warm. If it weren't for her, Zhou Xiao might have already used his ticket to enter the warm conference hall.
When they saw the black nanny car driving towards the gate, the two people holding hands quickly walked towards the main group.
"Ji Shao!" "Xiao Shao, I hope everything went well at the press conference!" "Xiao Shao" "..." The crowd, which had been calmed down by Cheese and others, suddenly became excited again when the familiar car drove over.
For Ji Shao fans, those who often watch offline videos can remember Ji Shao's car. What's more, after the Christmas encounter, all the fans present can almost recite the license plate number of this nanny car by heart.
The nanny car, already slowing down as it approached the gate, slowed even further amidst the shouts. As the car began to enter the circle of fans, the rear windows slowly lowered under everyone's gaze.
Inside the car, Ji Shao clutched the window edge with both hands, his peach-shaped eyes blinking under the glaring flashbulbs. He was an idol trained in this area, immune to the glare of flashbulbs. He did this purely to provide emotional value to his offline fans.
This little bit of scheming was undoubtedly like an injection of the strongest stimulant for the fans. When the nanny car drove completely into the community, every fan present was extremely excited and felt that they had made eye contact with Ji Shao through the small car window!
"Xiao Shao is looking at me!" Qi Sisi, who was at the back of the crowd, excitedly grabbed Zhou Xiao's hand. In this excitement, she forgot about the cold and the distance for a moment!
Zhou Xiao, holding a camera nearby, sighed helplessly and casually replied, "Yes, yes, yes." She knew Qi Sisi didn't want to hear anything else at the moment, just this sentence.
But... Zhou Xiao raised his eyebrows. He did capture the scene of Ji Shao looking at the camera.
——【Entertainment Forum】——[January 4, 25, afternoon]
【Topic】Let’s take a look at everyone’s status at the “Secret Room” press conference
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What do you think about this lineup? I'm really interested, but I don't know when it will be aired!
1L
Sorry, my attention was completely attracted by the dense sponsors behind me.
56L
You can tell who the main star is by looking at the positions. I suggest that those who have been bragging about the commercial value should take a look at Ji Shao... Who would have thought that when he was not officially announced at the "Secret Room" investment promotion conference, he looked so deserted...
109L
Why is there no live broadcast? This is so frustrating!
177L
Oh my god! The media here must have a crush on Ji Shao. Why is he the only one who keeps releasing good pictures?! Can the production team please do something about this? They love to discriminate against others, what are they pretending to be?!
268L
Reply to 177L: Here's a little-known fact: the title sponsor of "The Chamber of Secrets" is the skincare brand "Gu Neng" that Ji Shao just announced as his spokesperson two days ago.
300L
I don't understand the above... I went to a certain blog to take a look, and the pictures are really quite different [covering my face]
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After a busy submission, Zhu Jian finally took a break and drank half a bottle of mineral water. However, when she saw the screenshots of the forum comments in the group, she almost burst out laughing.
Although the biggest sponsor of "The Chamber of Secrets" was one of our own (ahem, and privately, he had indeed sent Ji Shao's photo to the corresponding number quite a few times), after a discussion (no more than ten seconds), everyone reluctantly (and immediately) rejected the idea!
The fan club deeply appreciates the generous sponsor's kindness. However, the photo cannot be used! This would likely significantly lower Ji Shaoxin's standing as the "Gu Neng" spokesperson in the hearts of fans, so it will definitely not be used!
The reason everyone was so confident was, of course, because a true family member had appeared at the press conference, and their hearts were beating fast! Of course, the big fans and fan club members who knew about it knew how to be low-key and "get rich" and gradually circulated the pictures they received in the form of submissions.
For KOLs, Ji Shao's submissions are generally welcomed. This isn't just because the followers have impressive data, but also because they have a favorable impression of Ji Shao. Some ambitious influencers even discuss the text and tags used in their posts with the contributors.
As for that sour comment that angrily pointed out the differential treatment, it quickly spread among Ji Shao's fans, but whether they were aware of it or not, Ji Shao fans or passers-by, they all just found it extremely funny.
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At the same time, the press conference of "The Chamber of Secrets" was held.
Zhou Xiao, wearing a mask, chose a position in the corner very naturally. Coupled with her professional shooting skills, she did not arouse suspicion from others.
It was the group interview stage, but it seemed like all the media members had a particular preference for Ji Shao. After questioning each artist, they'd circle back and ask Ji Shao again. And this time, when it was Ji Shao's turn, the questions kept coming.
"Teacher Ji Shao, what do you think of everyone's performance? Are there any surprises for you?"
"As the youngest member, what role do you play in 'Chamber of Secrets'? Isn't it just another front-row role?"
"If you were to invite a friend to play in an escape room, who would you choose? The members of NINE STAR or your friends from "The King's Men"?"
“…”
The barrage of questions was like a laser gun, leaving no time for reflection. Zhou Xiao, holding his camera, hesitantly shifted his focus to look at Ji Shao on the stage. These questions seemed simple, but many of them were full of traps, waiting for someone to jump in.
For the media, young people like Ji Shao are the best candidates for interviews. Of course, this is not to expect them to say anything nice, but most artists of this age have empty heads.
Judging from the artists I met during many offline interviews, even if a written script is placed in front of them, these people are unlikely to take a closer look.
Even if they do memorize the words, they will inevitably be confused and give irrelevant answers after the order is disrupted. This is why in media interview videos, many artists often give irrelevant answers in a rigid manner.
The reason the media on the scene looked at Ji Shao so intently was naturally because the question had been slightly altered. It didn't seem much different from the original question, but if the answer had been based on the original draft, this slight difference would have been enough to create a story.
Ji Shao on the stage raised the corners of his lips, without the panic expression that the media wanted. His eyes swept over the label logo on the microphone one by one, and his expression remained unchanged.
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