Chapter 325
In the audience, everyone's gaze subconsciously shifted to the microphone, but even more eyes involuntarily lingered on the fingers gripping it. Good news for those who love their hands, right here!
After a sudden silence, the next second, cheers erupted even louder than before. Backstage, the director in charge of the live broadcast couldn't help but pay closer attention upon hearing the sudden uproar.
"Director Zheng, do you want to upload this footage to Douyin later?" A staff member came over and couldn't help asking after seeing this scene.
Since the rise of short video platforms, this year's Shanghai TV Spring Festival Gala featured promotional content from Douyin. While this approach limits traffic on Weibo, the value proposition of collaborating with short video platforms remains more cost-effective.
As one of the doll giveaways, Ji Shao was initially considered a mascot. Industry insiders believe that audiences still prefer established celebrities with established names and a wealth of iconic works. The excitement Ji Shao's interaction sparked was unexpected. It seems audiences these days still prioritize looks over appearances!
Zheng Jialiang nodded slightly, saying nothing, but his attention remained fixed on the small screen. As for the main live broadcast, it was still showing the sponsors and the lucky draw.
The interactive area was now filled with expressions like "So handsome!" and "Looks great!" It wasn't clear if they were complimenting the microphone or someone else. Ji Shao lowered his hand, which had been placed by his ear like a trumpet. His narrowed peach blossom eyes and the upward curve of his lips betrayed his current joy.
It looks like a puppy that is finally satisfied with the praise from its owner. Its furry ears are tilted back proudly, making people want to touch it.
"Right!" Ji Shao, hugging his stuffed snake, looked towards the audience in surprise, pretending to be thoughtful. "Ah~ What should I do if everyone is too smart?"
The audience was absolutely enamored with his expression, shouting "reward!" Zhou Xiao wasn't sure if anyone else could handle this unprecedented display of coquettishness, but she felt like her grin had been fixed.
Zhou Xiao hadn't expected the microphone to call back at this moment. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheeks, which were sore from laughing. She knew that after the party, the fan club members, led by Zhu Jian, would come to her and cry.
As for the reason, it was naturally because she had intercepted and customized it in advance. Thinking about the situation he would encounter later, Zhou Xiao decided to interrupt Zhu Jian's complaints as soon as the party was over.
Zhou Xiao's biggest wish and purpose for gifting Ji Shao a custom four-piece set was to ensure that every performance he performed would be free of regrets due to equipment issues. But it must be said that seeing him show off the hand mic he gifted to the audience on stage was truly a heart-wrenching moment of happiness!
"Then this cart of dolls will all be your rewards!" Ji Shao patted the cart with a reserved look. Then he lowered his head and gently threw the dolls in his arms out, then turned his head and blinked cutely, saying, "Catch them well~"
This series of actions is smooth and flowing. Even though the audience knows that he is deliberately acting cute, it is even more exciting to think about what is going on!
There were only a limited number of dolls in a cart, and not everyone could get one. Ji Shao, who was pushing the cart, was also fair, throwing the dolls from left to right with gaps.
Of course, the audience wanted the doll. But compared to Ji Shao passing by, everything else was unimportant. Who understands! Amidst the greasy male artists who looked like old cucumbers painted green, they finally felt the refreshing and handsome appearance of the male idols in the domestic entertainment industry!
So a very interesting scene appeared in the audience. Most of the Ji Shao fans who were wearing small light signs with the word "Shao" on them were more concerned about the doll than passers-by.
Ji Shao's offline interactions were like delicious food to others. But for them, those with more inner thoughts had already started wiping their tears with handkerchiefs and pretending to be surprised.
Ah, what did you eat before?
The heated atmosphere also aroused Zhou Xiao's competitive spirit. She rolled up her sleeves and prepared to receive Ji Shao's tossed doll. When Ji Shao, pushing the cart, reached them, a boy with a shrill voice nearby shouted, "Teacher Ji Shao! You can't cheat on your fans! I want your tossed doll too!"
In the aisle, when he saw a familiar face sitting in a seat, Ji Shao was already thinking about how much force to use. He didn't expect that his inner thoughts could be seen through.
In reality, the guy who was shouting hadn't noticed Ji Shao's inner thoughts. He'd been paying close attention since Ji Shao started flipping the dice. After seeing two lucky winners on the screen with the same sign, he'd memorized it.
As for why he wrote it down, it was because there was a person next to him wearing the same light sign as the one on the big screen! So when Ji Shao arrived in front of them, he couldn't help but jump out and shout.
The surrounding audience had no idea what was happening, but they subconsciously followed suit. To them, it wasn't so much about standing with that voice as it was about simply joining in the fun.
Ji Shao, who was pushing the cart, raised his eyebrows slightly, exerted force on his wrist, and a doll was thrown high into the air and landed in the audience. He raised the corner of his mouth and shook his index finger, "No cheating~"
The girl who caught the doll blushed crimson. Looking at Ji Shao's smile, she silently apologized to her beloved. It wasn't that she was weak-willed, but rather that she was a new wall-climber. He was just too good!!!
Although the cart looked overcrowded, it would be emptied quickly if you threw the dolls away. After Ji Shao had thrown the last doll out, he handed the cart to a nearby staff member and extended his hands to the audience in front of him, clasping his hands in a New Year's greeting.
This was a standard procedure. After the first few artists had finished throwing their dolls, they also interacted with the audience, prompted by the director's headsets. Because this segment only occurred during major commercials, the interactive guests had also been vetted. Ji Shao was the youngest person selected by the director's team.
It is precisely because of this that Ji Shao's appearance at this moment made many viewers feel that their eyes were saved. Although the male artists mentioned above are all well-known first- and second-tier actors, the middle-aged male artists in the domestic entertainment industry all love to "gain weight" once they reach a certain age.
In the audience, watching Ji Shao's popularity, Zhou Xiao felt a strange sense of "my son has grown up." While he was feeling this, he heard the boy next to him, who had not grabbed the doll and was mumbling in frustration, suddenly breathe faster.
Zhou Xiao snapped back to her senses and immediately turned to look at the other person. Although she didn't want to pay attention to the person's actions targeting her, if it was related to her health, she would definitely lend a hand if she could help.
It’s just this reaction… Zhou Xiao didn’t feel like she was having an attack, but rather… She followed the man’s gaze, and her pupils shrank slightly.
On the aisle stood Ji Shao, who had taken off his fluffy snake hat. He was now running towards them with long strides, his bangs stagnating in mid-air and then naturally spreading out as the airflow from his running created a gust of wind.
By the time Zhou Xiao came to her senses, Ji Shao had already stopped in front of her, hat in hand. He smiled with a particularly cheerful expression, and pointed at his custom-made headset. "Second question! Do my headsets look good?"
Because of the little episode just now, the audience around the two of them thought that Ji Shao was talking to the boy just now, and now they all looked over with envy.
However, Ji Shao didn't need an answer. With a flick of his wrist, Zhou Xiao subconsciously reached out and caught the hat firmly.
"Ah, Teacher Ji Shao, she hasn't answered yet." The boy next to him opened his mouth wide and couldn't help but speak after seeing Ji Shao about to leave.
Ji Shao raised his hand and waved goodbye to everyone, then turned around and said with a casual smile, "My fans, no need to answer questions~ Please enjoy the rest of the show, bye~"
Liu Zhilei, who was sitting in the front row and witnessed all this, couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hands. Oh my goodness, how come Ji Shao's offline fans still charmed her! Looking at the hot gazes of the audience around her, she felt that many people would probably join her in becoming fans of Ji Shao!
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——【Entertainment Forum】——[Late Night of January 28th]
【Theme】Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
[Main Post] I beg you all! Go to Douyin and watch the video released by Shanghai TV! I'm leaving this out here. Artists who want to retain their fans should quickly learn this! The answer is right there in the open. Just crush this standard answer and swallow it!
1L
I saw it... I'm worried that the comment section of Douyin has been overwhelmed orz
21L
Shanghai TV station really picked up a treasure. The ratings reached a small peak as soon as Ji Shao appeared, not to mention that he was so cooperative.
83L
Reply to 1L: Oh my god, finally someone feels the same way as I do that those big stars are perfunctory! It’s so easy for them to push a cart, and it’s such an auspicious and joyful stage like the Spring Festival Gala, yet they can’t even be impatient when they throw small props to the audience?
150L
I only knew that the traffic during the Spring Festival was scary, but I didn't expect it to be so scary. The likes of that video on Douyin really went up like a rocket. It seems that everyone still prefers people like Ji Shao who pampers and flatters fans, and is tired of those who fight fans.
233L
Damn, I can’t imagine how lucky the fan who received that hat was! If only someone could give me a hat that Ji Shao had worn for no reason. [Reserved Kitten.jpg]
310L
Do they not want to learn? They are just too lazy to learn!
355L
Reply to 310L: Sister, you really hit the nail on the head
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Shanghai TV Spring Festival Gala.
As the countdown to the New Year began, Zhou Xiao, holding the furry little snake hat in his arms, followed the hosts and artists on the scene and counted down to five numbers together.
Although there were strangers around and there were few good programs worth watching, it was still an unforgettable Spring Festival for Zhou Xiao.
Listening to the music, Zhou Xiao's thoughts drifted off to who knows where. In two days, no, to be more precise, in one day, the judging for "ZYQ" would be finalized.
Thinking of Fang Zai, who had called her this morning, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but shake her head. Previously, he had always looked deep and confident, but when the time came, he finally couldn't help but feel anxious.
In the new year, I hope everything goes well!
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