Chapter 343 Chapter 343
At the filming location, aside from the relentless, blaring blower, the only sound was the crackling shutter sounds. Sitting in front of the monitor, Ke Yining rested her chin on her left hand, listening to the noise, looking sleepy, as if she were about to yawn but couldn't.
The crackling of shutters, the whirring of the blower, and the warm air of the studio all combined to silently instill a sense of sleepiness. The occasional sound of Zhou Xiao's instructions echoing through the studio only served to further invigorate sleep...
Although she knew this was a serious taboo during work hours, Ke Yining was completely focused on how to approach Ji Shao's assistant about getting an autographed photo. The more she felt the situation became, the more she wanted to escape.
If you were to ask who among the staff members was the most energetic, it would undoubtedly be Chen Shenju and Yuan Yu. One was filming the action with a camera, while the other was enjoying the footage on the monitor.
Watching Ji Shao's raw photos on screen, Yuan Yu, who usually follows the drama rather than the person, seemed to understand why Ji Shao was unexpectedly appointed as the spokesperson. Not only is this guy a typical example of someone who has been blessed by fate, but more importantly, he's "handsome and self-aware" yet refreshing!
Traffic is not scarce in the domestic entertainment industry, but it must be consistent with the brand's products... So when Yuan Yu saw Ji Shao on the screen using his index and middle fingers to draw an arc on his face with skin cream, he just wanted to shout, "Let me do it!"
"Click!" Zhou Xiao put down the camera and beckoned the makeup artist to come in and touch up Ji Shao's makeup. The curve just now wasn't perfectly applied, and while some might prefer that natural, slightly imperfect look, this was a TVC commercial for a brand, so every frame had to be perfect and there had to be multiple alternatives.
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's do another one."
Ji Shao bent down with his eyes closed, allowing the makeup artist to gently wipe his cheeks. After hearing Zhou Xiao's voice, he raised his hand and made an "OK" gesture.
Little did he know that as soon as he made this move, a "little girl" in front of the monitor was so excited that she was about to stamp her feet! As for why Yuan Yu could see this scene on the monitor, it was naturally because someone had quietly pressed the shutter. Although the shutter sound was not invisible at all, it also captured the arc of Ji Shao's mouth.
After the makeup touch-up, the live filming resumed. Looking at Ji Shao on the screen, Yuan Yu was so moved that she was almost in tears. DL's product line is vast, and many of them have related ambassadors, close friends, and other titles.
Being an ambassador means the need to shoot TVCs and official photos, but many of the artists Yuan Yu met had skin conditions much worse than their peers because of staying up late for a long time and maintaining their figure.
This is often the beginning of a nightmare. DL's product line has always been marketed as light and translucent, so covering even large blemishes requires painstaking effort in both makeup application and post-production. Consequently, makeup artists who collaborated with DL became instant hits within the industry.
Of course, there are times when things don't go wrong. When makeup can no longer cover up flaws, post-production becomes the ultimate tool. Therefore, location filming is often a cover-up, as the excuse of excessive sunlight can be used as an excuse to apply skin smoothing and filters.
"Oh, this really saves me a lot of trouble!" Because of the spokesperson's skin condition, a lot of effort was saved, so when Yuan Yu looked at Ji Shao again, there was a bit of inexplicable kindness in his eyes.
"I really want to tie him up and shoot all the other lines..." Yuan Yu thought darkly. She looked at Ke Yining who was distracted at the side and couldn't help shaking her head. Such a good viewing position, what a waste!
During the intermission, Zhou Xiao put down her camera, thanked Yuan Yu, and took the water she offered her. However, her eyes subconsciously followed the backs of Chen Shenju and Ke Yining on her right.
Zhou Xiao took a big gulp of water, somewhat confused. She looked at Yuan Yu, who was half a head shorter than her, raised an eyebrow, and asked curiously, "What's wrong with these two?"
From where she was, the two sides seemed to be communicating with each other. However, judging by the defensive posture of both of them, with their arms unconsciously folded across their chests, it seemed that they had a huge disagreement about the content of the conversation.
"Haha," Ke Yining laughed dryly and touched her head awkwardly, "They should be discussing the subsequent filming."
Zhou Xiao nodded. As her eyes swept over the suitcase, still half-closed, on the table, a vague suspicion formed in her mind. She frowned slightly, puzzled by the brand's behavior.
I don't know if this was Hua Yao's idea... Zhou Xiao pondered it for a moment and found that he didn't dare to easily conclude that it was not. Over the past year or so, the reputation of the other party's makeshift team has been growing in the domestic entertainment industry.
After failing in two consecutive talent shows, not only the outside world, but even within Huayao, there was a general consensus that they were only as good as NINE STAR. In fact, this was indeed the case.
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In the corner of the studio.
The two of them were much more relaxed than when they first started the discussion. Although the focus was still on the autographed photo, as the conversation progressed, one of them felt a sense of retreat.
"Ms. Ke, first of all, let me make one thing clear. Our Ji Shao cannot sign today's autographed photo." Chen Shenju's smile remained unchanged, and his tone was as gentle as usual. "This is also the agency's rule. Please don't embarrass me."
"Last time, our DL asked Ji Shao to sign on a temporary basis. We also changed the itinerary urgently based on friendly cooperation and to comply with the requirements of the group." After saying that, Chen Shenju also sighed.
As for whether there have been any changes, isn’t that what has been said?
Ke Yining's face looked a little unhappy, but she also knew that she had gone too far today. However, she still felt a little awkward inside. Since your artist had signed last time, why not spend more time signing this time?
Thinking of this, her eyes rolled, and then she said with a worried look, "Alas, isn't it because Xiao Shao's fans are too many and too enthusiastic? As a brand, we also hope that when the official announcement comes, we can have more autographed photos to promote the event to the fans!"
The implicit meaning of his words was to tell Chen Shenju that this autographed photo was for Ji Shao's fans. At the same time, he also wrote a blank check: if they could cooperate, they would provide corresponding resources for promotion.
Chen Shenju raised an eyebrow. This reason was far-fetched. Just look at the DL official blog's regular posts announcing ambassadors. If there were draws, how many did they usually draw? Three? Even if Ji Shao was the spokesperson, and he drew 30, how many 30 draws could he get from that stack alone?
However, the corners of his mouth were about to burst out. As for the reason...
The phone in his pocket buzzed at the perfect moment. Chen Shenju apologized to Ke Yining and opened the phone interface. Then, as he looked at the message on the screen, an annoying smile curled up at the corner of his mouth.
"Looks like we don't need to discuss this anymore," he said with a smile as he turned his phone over and handed it to Ke Yining. "Our publicity and promotion staff have already coordinated the subsequent autograph photo raffle."
In fact, Chen Shenju had already urgently contacted his connections in the industry when Ji Shao signed autographs at the event. The reason why he did not contact Huayao was because the company itself was still in its infancy and was confused about the relevant issues.
After analyzing the data, Chen Shenju realized that this large number of autographed photos was actually a hidden rule. For artists with high traffic, the number and frequency of private requests were quite high.
As for artists who secured collaborations based on their acting skills or roles, DL doesn't offer anything beyond the initial request for autographed photos. This isn't because the brand doesn't care, but rather because some people within the company make decisions based on the market value of the artist's autographed photos.
After all, DL is already a major international brand, firmly established in the Chinese skincare industry. For a brand, the most important thing is the product's efficacy and irreplaceable nature; celebrity endorsements are merely icing on the cake. Ji Shao's appointment as DL's international spokesperson is a testament to his celebrity value.
When Chen Shenju instigated Huayao's publicity and promotion department to proactively negotiate a signed photo raffle with DL's, many people suspected he was out of his mind. In the eyes of Huayao's top brass, what good was an autographed photo? What was surprising was the strong willingness to collaborate.
Ke Yining gritted her teeth as she read the text on her phone. Perhaps Chen Shenju saw her reaction as a result of the autograph photo issue falling through. But Ke Yining knew deep down that this was another trap.
Although she and Yuan Yu had been worried about the favor for the small box from the beginning, in fact, this headache was based on "sweetness". If the subsequent planning was successful, it would undoubtedly be a great achievement for the two of them.
This move was nothing more than an attempt to make them worry early on and stumble later, without even letting them get a sip of the soup. Judging by the speed of the publicity department, it was clear that they had already contacted Huayao.
After handing the phone to Chen Shenju, Ke Yining's expression gradually returned to normal in a moment of silence. She said in a somewhat cold voice, "Since we've already discussed it, let's just finish the rest of the filming."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and returned to the monitor. Looking at Ji Shao under the spotlight, Ke Yining couldn't help but be distracted... In her thoughts, she seemed to know the reason.
"Sister Ning, how did your conversation go?" Yuan Yu came over and asked cautiously. How come Teacher Zhou came back just after she and Teacher Zhou had been talking for a short while?
Moreover, there was nothing to be seen from his expression. He didn't show any unhappiness of being rejected, nor any joy of success. Instead, he exuded an incomparable calmness from the inside out, which made Yuan Yu feel a little uneasy.
"Is Brother Zhao going to change jobs?" Ke Yining supported her head with one hand, turned her head to look at Yuan Yu and asked in a low voice.
"This... seems to be spreading everywhere," Yuan Yu replied after a moment's thought. Although she and Ke Yining were both under Brother Zhao's command, neither of them had much experience and had yet to truly become part of his core team.
Looking at Yuan Yu's confused face, Ke Yining patted her shoulder and said, "We are two lonely little cabbages!"
After saying this, she quickly returned her gaze to the screen, not caring about the other person's reaction. However, this time, her gaze was even more intense than before.
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