Chapter 321 Career
In the dressing room, Ding Yixuan, whose laughter had been suppressed, covered her mouth somewhat exaggeratedly, looking at the blingbling and shiny antique haute couture dress in front of her.
Blue rhinestones and gems were inlaid on the thin skirt. As Li Yiling fiddled with it, it sparkled with enchanting light in the early morning sunlight that streamed into the house.
This luxurious and beautiful antique haute couture dress was carefully draped on a mannequin that had been wiped clean.
In the suitcase spread out on the ground nearby, there is an open black velvet box, inside which is a veil made of the same material as the dress, firmly fixed, quietly exuding a noble and cool aura.
For this haute couture suitcase, the packaging and multiple, complicated fixings were particularly elaborate, which is why the suitcase is so heavy.
Ding Yixuan, standing by, barely daring to breathe, completely understood the weight of the suitcase the moment she saw Li Yiling slowly take the dress out of the box. She even thought it was reasonable to transport the dress, which had been carried by a human, in a special car.
"Hey, it seems I'm in for a treat today." A sudden voice from the door woke Ding Yixuan from her thoughts. She quickly moved her gaze over and saw Zhou Xiao leaning against the door frame, looking at the skirt with admiration.
L·T Haute Couture has always been characterized by luxury, and this antique dress from 2000 fully embodies the iconic extravagant and exquisite style of L·T during its most prosperous period.
As the person who brought this dress, Li Yiling was naturally overjoyed. Seeing the admiring looks from others made her feel that the effort she put into borrowing the dress was truly meaningful.
Thinking of Zhou Xiao's reason for coming over at this moment, Li Yiling glanced at Hui Anxin, who was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, urgently applying facial makeup. She explained, "Today's makeup is relatively light, so I can finish it quickly. About half an hour should be enough for us."
Zhou Xiao gave an OK sign and stood up, leaning against the doorframe. After greeting the people in the room, she turned back toward the studio. She had come to see if the dress Li Yiling had carried back matched the one in the photo. Once she got the answer, she didn't linger any longer.
Inside the studio, Tang Zhao had rolled up his sleeves, listening to Qi Ping's instructions and fiddling with the props. Seeing Zhou Xiao approaching, he immediately ignored her words, dropped the headlight he was holding, and trotted over to her.
As for Qi Ping? The two of them were old acquaintances because of their collaboration on "Fashion Pioneer". Tang Zhao had wanted to recommend Zhou Xiao to the magazine before, and he had also contacted Qi Ping first.
However, at this moment, Tang Zhao's first priority in his heart had naturally changed from Qi Ping to Zhou Xiao, except for his own model who was putting on makeup in the dressing room. Of course, this was also because he was too familiar with Qi Ping.
"Teacher Zhou, do you think there is anything else that needs to be changed?" Tang Zhao's tone was gentle, and she looked like a caring and understanding elder sister.
Zhou Xiao's eyes swept across the shadowless wall behind her, and she thought of the skirt she had just seen, and suddenly her heart moved. She turned her head to look at the water-gray gauze on the prop rack, thinking that perhaps it could be layered with something else.
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Inside the studio, a black backdrop was shrouded in a shimmering gray gauze. As the camera panned, the light revealed the tranquil, dynamic ripples of the deep sea. This scene alone was breathtakingly beautiful, not to mention the protagonist, Hui Anxin, standing in front of the backdrop.
The supermodel's exquisite expressiveness is revealed through the lens. The swaying skirt, the slender figure, the eyes that gaze towards the camera with a proud and elegant chin raised slightly, are so beautiful that one can almost be swept away by the scene before one's eyes.
The perfectly combed hair, the high nose bridge and the rhinestone veil so fine that the holes are almost invisible look sacred and dreamy in the quiet atmosphere.
The hem of the veil, which was inlaid with intricate embroidery and rhinestones, was adjusted by Zhou Xiao in the middle. The visual focus shifted from the wrapped bun to gradually sliding down the slope to the chest.
Sitting in front of the monitor, Tang Zhao watched the scene with great enjoyment, thinking to himself that it was no exaggeration to say that this was a visual feast for the audience. Especially through the photographer's lens art, it made people feel this ultimate beauty more intuitively.
Next to Tang Zhao was Li Yiling, who had followed him out of curiosity. Looking at the footage on the monitor, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "This looks even better than Natalie..."
Natalie Sharp wore this dress on the runway at the 2000 L.T. Haute Couture show. Because the dress and the model fit so well together, it's become the top choice for many aesthetic influencers when editing show videos.
However, the scene on the screen at this moment made Li Yiling feel even more excited. This was another kind of oriental beauty different from Natalie's, but it was equally sacred and dreamy.
An inexplicable feeling of confidence and excitement surged from the bottom of her heart. Li Yiling had a strong premonition. This set of magazine photos would definitely cause a huge sensation once it was released!
"Teacher Hui, please put your handbag next to your ear... Yes, very good, just pretend to listen." In the quiet studio, only Zhou Xiao's voice of reminder was heard occasionally, and the rest was the sound of the shutter clicking.
For most people, photoshoots are just a boring way to kill time, but today… maybe it's because the photographer's energy and the subject are so perfectly aligned, but the sound of the shutter clicks feels like the rhythmic sound of waves, creating a particularly soothing sensation. And this is especially noticeable for Li Yiling.
"When will this handbag be on the market?" Ding Yixuan, who was squatting on the ground to turn off the blower, was now staring at the conch-shaped handbag in Hui Anxin's hand with a sharp gaze.
This clutch, resembling a conch shell held by a deep-sea mermaid, was one of the featured bags from the sponsoring brand. Ding Yixuan initially dismissed it as a beauty, dismissing it as unattractive. But from her crouching angle, the bag was truly captivating.
The exquisite, compact bag is adorned with deep sea blue sequins, while the glittering rhinestones and gemstones take center stage. Two freely dangling strands of gemstone beads circumscribe the bag, reminiscent of the splash of water hitting a cliff at high tide. For a moment, who could have imagined this handbag chain could actually be practical?
Thinking of this, Ding Yixuan couldn't help but admire Li Yiling. Although she didn't choose this couture dress just for this handbag, the two of them matched perfectly! It was absolutely beautiful!
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"Okay, very good! Let's take a break first!" Zhou Xiao stopped filming, put down the camera, and spoke to Hui Anxin in the field.
This was already the fourth set of indoor shoots, and the sunlight outside had changed from the glare of the early morning to the scorching heat of the afternoon. Qi Ping had already unknowingly turned on the air conditioning in the studio, but because of the headlights inside, those who should be sweating still did so.
Zhou Xiao called a halt this time after noticing beads of sweat on Hui Anxin's temples. He asked her to rest for a moment. This was the final shoot of the day, and since the previous shoots had gone smoothly, there was plenty of time. Even with one more, they could still finish before sunset.
Of course, this was just a thought. After all, they hadn't even had time for lunch after a full day of filming. Even if she wanted to film, she had to consider everyone's health.
"Come on, take this off first." After Zhou Xiao called for a stop, Tang Zhao rushed to Hui Anxin's side and started to take off the coral blue beaded cardigan jacket she was wearing.
Hui Anxin took the thermos and gulped down the warm water. She obediently turned sideways to let her agent remove her coat, revealing a wavy-patterned tank top underneath. Aside from the couture outfit, the rest of her outfits were all from YEZ's new spring/summer collection.
Raising her hand, she swiftly wiped away the water droplets on her chin. As she watched Zhou Xiao walk towards the computer, Hui Anxin tilted her head and whispered to Tang Zhao, "How's it going?"
Although she and Zhou Xiao had worked together on WP before, advertising and magazine shoots are two different dimensions. She felt that today's shoot went smoothly, but she didn't know what her agent would think.
Tang Zhao excitedly shook Hui Anxin's hand, his eyes filled with joy. Suppressing his excitement, he nodded gently, "Beyond my expectations!"
The moment Tang Zhao saw the photos on the monitor, he knew it was a wise decision to ask Zhou Xiao to shoot them. Furthermore, he had already proposed this to Fashion Pioneer before Zhou Xiao was shortlisted for ZYQ; otherwise, they might not have gotten the chance.
Although she wanted to flatter herself, Tang Zhao was very self-aware. The reason she successfully arranged for Fashion Pioneer to hire Zhou Xiao for the shoot wasn't her suggestion, but Zhou Xiao's own ability that led the magazine to contact her.
The huge sales of the clothing she shot for the WP campaign demonstrate Zhou Xiao's ability to grasp market trends. Her nomination for an award demonstrates the fashion industry's recognition of her. Tang Zhao believes that the photographer she most desires to collaborate with is one who can capture both fashion and aesthetics.
After all, as a model agent, who doesn’t want the advertisements/covers shot by their own models to sell well based on their high-end fashion sense?
As Zhou Xiao sat in front of the screen, browsing through the movies one by one, she felt as if someone was staring at her. But when she finally realized what was happening and looked back, the gaze had vanished without a trace.
Zhou Xiao propped up her chin with one hand and tapped the corner of her lips with her index finger. Suddenly, she turned her head and looked at Ding Yixuan standing behind her. She asked, "How about sitting down and watching together?"
It's okay to look at the photos together, but just don't stare at the back of her head. This kind of sight always makes people feel creepy...
"Hey!" Hearing Zhou Xiao's invitation, Ding Yixuan squeezed into the empty space between Zhou Xiao and Qi Ping with shining eyes. She didn't care about the senior who was grinning because of her squeeze, and her mouth was almost blooming.
As a newcomer in the industry, Ding Yixuan was undoubtedly quite lucky. Perhaps it was because Zhou Xiao's cover shot was shortlisted for a major award, or because she contacted and invited him, but it was as if she had an innate filter when it came to Zhou Xiao's live shoots.
Especially when a stunning blockbuster is born right under your nose, the filter is capped at this moment!
"Teacher Zhou, what are your plans for the Spring Festival?" After looking at the photos for a while, Ding Yixuan bravely broke the silence and spoke first, "Why not stay with us on the island and celebrate the New Year?"
This trip, planned for "Fashion Pioneer," also included promoting local Lunar New Year specialties in Hainan Province. It's fair to say this is the sense of relaxation for a leading women's magazine currently enjoying strong momentum. Perhaps to others, this magazine cover shoot might seem more like an afterthought to the project.
It is precisely because of this hidden benefit that some people in the magazine are willing to come to Hainan during the Spring Festival. The main attraction is to come to Hainan with a group to carry out a project and celebrate the Spring Festival together with young people.
In reality, Ding Yixuan wasn't being presumptuous. While there wasn't much demand for a photographer for the subsequent filming, it would still be a plus if one was available.
During private discussions, everyone was enthusiastic about inviting Zhou Xiao to join the Hainan Province Spring Festival tour. After all, in this day and age, a photographer like Zhou Xiao, who's easy to talk to and doesn't put on airs, is hard to come by.
Maybe I can even ask him to take some photos for me, which would be so beautiful. Of course, the most important thing is to become friends with Zhou Xiao. Whether it's magazine shoots or publicity, more friends mean more opportunities~
"Haha, thanks for the invitation, but I've already arranged my itinerary," Zhou Xiao said with a smile. This wasn't really an excuse; she really had something to do. She'd already booked her flight the day before when she received the tickets for the Shanghai Spring Festival Gala.
Variety shows, a weak spot for Shanghai TV stations over the past two years, seem to be booming alongside NINE STAR. Each member has been heavily involved in the station's variety shows, much to the chagrin of other talent show artists and fans.
For fans of the show, their idol can have a regular star variety show as soon as he debuts, and it is officially supported. Regardless of whether his face is used or not, this is already very high-end.
The most representative of these are the two new variety shows contributed by Ji Shao. Two years ago, "A Meal for You" directly launched the reality show craze on Shanghai television. This year, "Secret Room" took first place in the national variety show ratings immediately after its pilot episode aired.
His impressive variety show performances represent the audience's recognition of Ji Shao. Furthermore, for NINE STAR, which still serves as the image spokesperson for the Shanghai Huashang District, Ji Shao is considered a family member by the station's leadership.
During the second season of "A Meal for You," the original broadcast time was moved from prime time to 10:00 PM near prime time. It was said that this was due to dissatisfaction within the station with the change in MC lineup. Of course, whether this is true or not is up to you.
Ding Yixuan didn't know what Zhou Xiao's arrangements were, but it was not easy for him to ask too much. He just responded with some regret, and then obediently followed him to look at the photos on the screen.
Newcomers to the workplace don’t know what a lucky start it is to meet a good cameraman and a less troublesome subject at the very beginning.
Of course, after experiencing countless social beatings in the future, this experience will be even more unforgettable. But for Ding Yixuan now, she is already looking forward to the location shooting!
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