Chapter 371
The seat the system had prepared for Zhou Xiao was in the center of the first row of the auditorium. It was undoubtedly a perfect spot for fans. However, the staff member indicated Zhou Xiao's seat to the guest seats, which were further in front of the media area.
The venue of the "Blueberry Video Film Conference" is divided into five parts, including the stage, artist area, guest seats, media area and audience seats.
The guest seats are located on the left and right sides of the stage, forming a bracket around the artist area in the center. The list circulating online does not list the names of those in the guest seats, but some netizens speculate that this is where guests such as directors, producers, and sponsors will be seated.
"Can my friend take my old seat?" Zhou Xiao asked, as he followed the staff to the guest seats. He glanced back at his empty seat and asked, as if struck by a sudden impulse. That was a good spot assigned by the system; it would be a shame to leave it empty.
"Of course you can. That's your seat, teacher. But it can only be given to friends who are already here." The woman's voice sounded with a smile.
She stopped and turned around, pointing to the seats in front of her. She gestured to Zhou Xiao, "Numbers 1-12 are the new seats we've arranged for you!"
As if to accommodate her filming needs, the new seat, though located at the edge, was closer to the stage. After Zhou Xiao thanked him and settled into the soft single sofa, she realized that this was the perfect angle to view Ji Shao from within the venue. It was so good, so good that she almost suspected the person who had arranged it for her was a co-star.
Although ticket checking had stopped and the auditorium at the screening had gradually filled up, Zhu Jian, who was sitting in the back (his ticket from the lottery wasn't particularly good), actually witnessed Zhou Xiao being "taken away" by the staff.
Besides, even if she hadn't noticed it at first, the people around her were already buzzing with discussion. Many people have dreamed of getting an upgrade on the spot. But someone who gets an upgrade to the front seats has never seen one before!
Soon, some fans at the scene recognized Zhou Xiao. Suddenly, envy quickly turned into excited discussion. Zhu Jian, standing nearby, quietly craned his neck, taking in the general idea.
What? You want Zhou Xiao to be the official photographer?! That's a nice thought!
After listening to the discussion next to her, Zhu Jian rolled her eyes. Just as she was about to chime in, her phone in her pocket vibrated.
Putting aside the idea of participating for the moment, Zhu Jian took out her phone from her pocket and saw the message Zhou Xiao sent her.
"A Xiaoxiao: Do you want to sit in my seat [seduction]"
Almost immediately, when he saw the message, Zhu Jian stood up and walked quickly to the first row of the audience, bending over!
This swift movement stunned the staff member who had just heard the supervisor's instructions through the Bluetooth headset. Her foot briefly paused in the air, as if she hadn't expected the target to be ahead of her and headed for the front row.
Zhu Jian had now sat in Zhou Xiao's original seat. Although she had been facing curious gazes all the way, when she sat down, all this seemed unimportant.
When sitting in this position, the only word that came to Zhu Jian's mind was "awesome!" Although there was a media area between him and the artist area, it was still awesome!
"Ahhh Xiaoxiao, your front row seat has such a clear view!" Zhu Jian finished sending this voice message and looked at the seats in the media area in front of him. He imagined that if he just stretched out his hand, he could touch the back of the head of the person in front of him (×).
Of course, this was just Zhu Jian's wild imagination in the heat of the moment. If she were to really touch a stranger's head, it would probably be a very terrifying thing.
Zhou Xiao looked at her friend who was moving swiftly and was now leaning on the railing and greeting her actively, and the corners of her lips couldn't help but rise.
It was then that she finally had a chance to take in the area. The small sofa in the seating area clearly distinguished it from the auditorium. On the small round table next to the sofa was a stainless steel thermos and cup, with the words "barley tea" engraved on the thermos.
Just when Zhou Xiao's attention was focused on the surrounding environment, someone who was led to the location by the staff, when he saw her, walked directly towards Zhou Xiao.
Noticing the shadow on the teapot, Zhou Xiao subconsciously looked to the upper right. The person's position just happened to block the light above his head. Zhou Xiao squinted slightly and saw who it was.
Weng Fei, wearing a new Chinese-style suit, stood about two or three steps away from Zhou Xiao, and was looking at her with a smile.
Ever since attending the salon organized by Director Fang, Zhou Xiao's WeChat Moments have become even more lively. Almost every day, he sees someone working on a new play or soliciting investment, and Teacher Weng Fei happens to be one of those who posts frequently.
Realizing that the other party was looking for him, Zhou Xiao quickly stood up and stretched out his hand to shake hands with the senior. This handshake was when he felt the dryness and softness of the hand.
What surprised Zhou Xiao was the calloused palms. But thinking about Mr. Weng's past experience, everything seemed to fall into place.
"Xiao Zhou, long time no see." Weng Fei's tone was full of surprise.
Weng Fei, currently the Vice General Manager of Blueberry Online Video, saw a child she knew on the surveillance camera and immediately arranged for someone to move Zhou Xiao to another position. However, she didn't expect someone else to be even faster than her.
After the Hong Kong City Salon, Weng Fei also had an impression of Zhou Xiao. However, Fang Xi's introduction alone wasn't enough to convince her to seek him out. The key factor was the release of Fang Xi's "Letters from Time and Space" in theaters.
Although the May Day holiday has not completely passed, as the undisputed May Day box office champion, after achieving good results on the premiere day, the movie "Letters from Time and Space" has been disassembled and analyzed by peers in the industry for its explosive points.
In Weng Fei's opinion, besides the excellent collaboration between the director and screenwriter, the promotional photos used for the film's post-production are also a highlight of "Letters from Time and Space." It's worth noting that the promotional photos used by foreign cinemas for promotional purposes are also the work of Zhou Xiao.
At such a young age, his work is finding a market both domestically and internationally, something many photographers can't achieve. As a former photographer, Weng Fei is naturally well aware of Zhou Xiao's talent and abilities. Furthermore, she is currently the Vice President of a video platform.
From this dual perspective, Weng Fei had mixed feelings about Zhou Xiao. But one thing was clear: she truly admired him! So when she saw him as she sat down, she came over to greet him.
"Hello, Mr. Weng." Zhou Xiao noticed the nameplate on the other person's chest and called out, smiling, "I didn't expect you still remember me."
"I've seen the promotional photos you took for Lao Fang quite often lately. I'm afraid it's hard for me to forget you," Weng Fei waved her chubby hands. "The film screening is about to begin. Xiao Zhou, if you need anything, just tell the waiter next to you. You have to stay after it's over so I can treat you well. Otherwise, I don't know what Lao Fang will say about me behind my back."
With Fangxi as an excuse, Weng Fei's words flowed easily. Her words weren't just a polite remark. Meeting Zhou Xiao on this occasion, it was clear they had a strong connection. After just a few words, she was already thinking about asking Xiao Zhou to chat afterward.
Zhou Xiao naturally agreed, figuring they could just chat briefly and then leave. Besides, her seat was supposedly arranged by Mr. Weng, so she felt obliged to thank him. Thus began a beautiful misunderstanding, unaware that the person who had actually arranged the seat had already quietly shattered it.
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As time slowly passed, the guests and artists invited for today's film screening were almost all arriving. The bright lights dimmed as the guests entered. Taking advantage of this, the staff hurried many of the artists inside.
Zhou Xiao didn't pick up the camera resting on her lap. After attending several evening parties, she had already figured out the general order of guest entry for such events. High-profile artists were usually placed at the back to prevent the entire audience from cheering uncontrollably.
While this can demonstrate the artist's popularity, it's not very friendly to the artists behind them. Therefore, generally responsible organizers will proactively prevent this from happening. Of course, this can also often be taken as evidence of fan bragging.
The fact was just as she expected. It was not until almost all the artists had gathered that Ji Shao and several members of NINE STAR found their seats under the guidance of the staff.
Due to the platform's "partiality," the members clearly received more tickets than other artists. With the recent May Day Gala still buzzing, as fans in the audience chanted their artists' names, many fans, with their wide eyes, began to look for their own artists' leading men.
As always, the most popular figure here is Ji Shao, dressed in a black and gold suit. Whether it's popularity, figure, or face, in the hearts of fans, he is undoubtedly the top target for cooperation.
On the stage, host Yu Di was ready, awaiting the director's final approval. During his preparations, he even had a small interaction with Ji Shao in the audience.
Zhou Xiao clearly saw the interaction between the two and felt a little emotional about it. Of course, it was a good thing to see Ji Shao making more and more friends in the circle.
Under the camera, the light reflected from the stage shone on Ji Shao's face. The interweaving of light and shadow made people sigh at the growth of a young man. This was something that the fans sitting in the audience couldn't see, but Zhou Xiao's angle was just right.
When the host's opening remarks concluded and the music began, the "Blueberry Video Film Conference" stage began. However, this time, Zhou Xiao's camera shifted from the stage to the audience.
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