Chapter 398 Career Line
At the shooting scene, Zhou Quanli wore a vertical silk white short-sleeved shirt and a pair of dark green flower-bud waisted trousers. The golden proportions of her outfit made her outfit even more perfect.
When the spotlight above the studio was turned on, Zhou Quanli, who was standing under the light, raised his eyes slightly and looked into the camera. Pan Zijin and Jia Yi in the monitoring room were so stunned by that glance that they were almost breathless.
Zhou Quanli's charm is undeniable, but at this moment, it's more than just human charm. Only a master-level lens can fully present this vivid and eye-catching scene.
In the camera, Zhou Quanli wore a white opal brooch pinned to her shirt. The milky white background, as Zhou Quanli displayed it, radiated a dazzling brilliance. Like fallen leaves from another dimension straying into the vibrant life of spring and summer, the stark contrast revealed an exquisite beauty.
"What a great display!" Pan Zijin couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the photos on the monitor.
Although he was indeed a fanboy of Zhou Quanli, as Zhou Xiao suspected, as the leader of PZ, Pan Zijin naturally possessed a high level of aesthetic taste and a keen eye for brand presentation.
Zhou Xiao's lens captures Zhou Quanli, not only as a beautiful woman, but also as a sophisticated and eye-catching beauty. The high-bead brooch resting on her shirt doesn't overshadow the beauty of the woman or the garment, but rather complements and enhances the other.
When Pan Zijin saw Zhou Quanli's seaweed-like jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, a glimpse of a jewel-encrusted brooch beneath, he couldn't even tell who was more beautiful. Their beauty was rich and rhythmic. It seemed as if every beauty captured by the camera was beyond words.
Perhaps even the designer of this PZ high-end bead couldn't have imagined that his work would be displayed so vividly? This thought popped into Pan Zijin's mind as he stared at the screen.
He shook off his thoughts and was about to resume watching when the monitor suddenly went dark. Pan Zijin was momentarily confused and subconsciously glanced at his agent, Jia Yi.
Jia Yi understood the reason faster than the other person, because while the other person was still daydreaming, Zhou Quanli appeared in a new photo, making a "yeah" gesture to the camera. This meant that they had finished filming this set and were about to start the next one.
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Inside the studio.
Zhou Quanli saw Zhou Xiao, who was in the camera, making an "OK" gesture to him, and he realized that this was a message to him that the filming of this set had been completed. But this speed...
You have to remember that the minute hand on the opposite side of the studio had only just passed 20 minutes. In the past, a set of photos would take at least an hour to complete.
"If I go out on a tour in the future, it would be so easy if I could ask you to take the official photos for me." Zhou Quanli handed the brooch on his chest to his assistant and said to Zhou Xiao who was about to go forward to adjust the lighting props.
Nowadays, celebrities are becoming more and more demanding. They have to take official photos when appearing on variety shows, when announcing their monthly schedule, and even when attending events, they are inevitable.
Official photo shoots can be done at different speeds, but those who can deliver both speed and quality like Zhou Xiao are extremely rare in the industry. Although Zhou Quanli has always been involved in the production, she has often heard friends in the industry complain about the quality of individual photographers.
Just as it was finishing, she went up to take a look at herself in Zhou Xiao's camera and was so satisfied. And this hadn't even been processed in post-production.
The twelve costumes for this shoot were matched with three sets of makeup: two for indoor shoots and one for outdoor shoots. Zhou Quanli's first few outfits were all summery and refreshing. Naturally, the makeup didn't need to be adjusted; the makeup artist simply added a hairstyle to differentiate the look.
The next look to be photographed was a light blue, off-the-shoulder, lapel-collared striped dress. Hanging on the hanger, it shone like the soft, translucent waters of the ocean. Zhou Quanli's graceful collarbone and tall figure easily showcased the dress's beauty for the camera.
The original accessory combination was a pair of high-bead earrings inlaid with aquamarines and diamonds, but Zhou Quanli, who had changed her clothes, had other ideas when she saw the earrings. She chose another single earring.
When the makeup artist and the artist disagreed, photographer Zhou Xiao was naturally called over. Shu Nan wasn't a rigid person, but she genuinely felt that the pair of earrings she had chosen would be more visually appealing to Zhou Quanli.
As for Zhou Quanli, she wasn't particularly dissatisfied with the earrings, as she had chosen them herself. However, she was curious about how Zhou Xiao would handle the situation.
Then she realized that Zhou Xiao's solution was indeed simple and crude. But why did the wearer feel particularly relieved?
After Zhou Xiao knew about the disagreement between the two, she only asked Zhou Quanli one question, "You like this earring more, right?" After seeing Zhou Quanli nod, she directly asked Shu Nan beside her to put it on her.
As for Shu Nan? She actually felt a faint sense of regret the moment she saw Zhou Quanli's assistant run out to call out for Zhou Xiao. Having spent so many years abroad, she only had a vague impression of Zhou Quanli, knowing only that she was a major Chinese celebrity. She had no idea of her private personality.
Hearing Zhou Xiao's greeting, Shu Nan didn't think much about it. He carefully picked up the earring and put it on Zhou Quanli. It took him only two minutes to put it on completely.
For Zhou Xiao, it was the artist herself who was being photographed. After taking a quick look at the two earrings, she realized there wasn't much difference, but the one Shu Nan had chosen was definitely more suitable.
But so what? The subject's emotions are paramount to the overall presentation of a photograph. The value of a photograph lies in the emotions expressed by the subject. No matter how beautiful the decorative ornaments, for Zhou Xiao, they are merely serving the purpose.
When the camera was clicked again, the lens captured a pair of luxurious and beautiful wave earrings beneath her high-pile hair. The single ear design and generous display made it look particularly eye-catching.
The crests of the waves, whipped up by the sea breeze, are meticulously crafted from white gold, inlaid with glittering diamonds in three-dimensional patterns. The blue waves, enamel-fired, appear to be real, their crests encased in neon blue tourmalines, a similar hue to the pale blue of Zhou Quanli's dress.
When it was always intentionally or unintentionally displayed in the picture, Zhou Xiao's mouth corners turned up and he kept pressing the shutter. Tsk, a little cute, a little easy to coax, a little unexpected~
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After finishing five sets of photos, Zhou Xiao signaled for everyone to pause. Although Zhou Quanli was still in good shape, his prolonged concentration meant that even if he could shoot one more set, it would not be worth the effort for the afternoon shoot.
Zhou Xiao did not intend to finish shooting all twelve sets of clothes in one day. Even if she really wanted to shoot, Zhou Quanli's agent might hold the camera down and prevent her from moving.
On the other side, the assistant who was using the kitchen received a call and learned that Zhou Quanli had finished filming, so he sped up his work.
Unlike those assistants who love to show off their power, Zhou Quanli's assistant seems much more obedient. She looked at Guo Tan who was waiting for the hot dishes to be served, and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm almost done here!"
Guo Tan waved her hand nonchalantly. Looking at the steamed vegetables in the pot, her respect for Zhou Quanli grew even stronger. He didn't even add salt. He didn't even give the edema a chance! What a ruthless person!
It's no wonder that when watching food shows, celebrities always stare at the food and cover their mouths, exclaiming at how delicious it is. This isn't just acting, or exaggeration, but rather, after eating bland food every day, wouldn't they be surprised when they suddenly eat something normal?
"Do you want some more fruit?" Guo Tan asked weakly, looking at the boiled tricolor tomatoes. These tomatoes, supposedly fruits, needed to be boiled? This food was simply not meant for human consumption.
"That's enough. Sister Quanli has to go back to the crew after filming." The assistant put the fried salmon into the lunch box, then turned around and said with a smile, "Sister, I'll come over to clean up later. Sorry!"
After Guo Tan heated up the food and took it back to the staff dining area of the photography building to eat, he couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder what Xiao Xue and Xiao Shu are going to eat."
Xue Xi and Shu Nan, who were sent back by Zhou Xiao to rest for an hour, happened to hear this. They looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.
"Well, what are you two laughing at?" Guo Tan said in fake anger, "I have to carefully review the invoices when I submit my bill at the end of the month~"
"No, no, no," Shu Nan put his arm around Xue Xi and said with a grin, "We had a good meal!"
It wasn't just good, it was very good, especially during the meal, Zhou Quanli even asked his agent to ask the fans at the door if they had eaten. If Shu Nan hadn't been watching Xue Xi, he might have felt the same excitement.
Yes, after learning that some fans had arrived in a car that morning, Zhou Xiao specifically asked the security guard to keep an eye on the area. After confirming this with Jia Yi, he felt somewhat relieved. Those fans who had followed the car were all familiar faces from Zhou Quanli's studio.
Regarding the incident of fans following the car, the studio has naturally issued multiple statements. However, Zhou Quanli's fans are different from fans of popular artists because they have been offline for a long time and are quite familiar with the artists and the staff around them.
Jia Yi, who was carrying a small bag as she set off for the gate, quickly returned the call. Zhou Xiao, who was standing next to her, heard Zhou Quanli ask Jia Yi to hand over the autographed photo in the bag and ask them to go back quickly.
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Quanli noticed Zhou Xiao looking at her, so she smiled and explained, "We're not sure when the filming will end. It won't end until late at night, and it's always unsafe for them to be outside."
Zhou Xiao nodded, thinking back to the scene at the "Star 101" press conference. Teacher Zhou had quite a lot of fans. People who could treat their fans like this would naturally receive more love.
Didn't PZ sign many short-lived artists? Zhou Xiao felt that if they had even a little bit of appreciation for their fans, they wouldn't have lost so many fans. It just meant they didn't have the ability to convert fans into true fans.
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The morning fog had almost dissipated by noon. Under the bright sunshine, Zhou Quanli, standing under the rose corridor, looked particularly beautiful and mysterious surrounded by flowers.
The high-grade gray-blue leather fabric is spliced with the shiny brown and white contrasting colors. The excellent transition in color makes people's visual sense particularly comfortable. You should know that simple and capable tailoring is one of the characteristics of PZ2025 spring and summer.
Pan Zijin, who had originally planned to go and observe the scene, couldn't take his eyes off it. He suddenly felt that if this were a magazine shoot, all the haute couture items stored in the warehouse would have found a home.
PZ's haute couture pieces are rarely loaned out; originally, this was a gesture of goodwill from the brand to worthy artists or Olympic champions in high-profile sports. However, as more and more haute couture pieces have been loaned out in the domestic market, they are beginning to depreciate.
Originally, only high-profile celebrities in the industry had the opportunity to borrow couture. Now, it all depends on the stylist's ability. Of course, this is mainly due to China's increasing attention in the international luxury consumer market.
PZ's couture pieces are hard to borrow, and even those artists who have become close friends or ambassadors have never been able to borrow them. Therefore, every time PZ's couture pieces are loaned out, the artists will actively buy high-end pieces for publicity.
Pan Zijin pondered for a moment, then lowered his head to type on his phone. He spent nearly ten minutes deleting and cutting lines, typing until the other party, unable to bear it any longer, sent a "Speak quickly if you have anything to say." He then sent the message. He also sent a few pictures of the surveillance camera footage Pan Zijin had taken that morning.
An hour later, Pan Zijin paused as he filmed the video with his phone. After glancing at the new message, the corners of his mouth were already curled up in a wide smile.
It's not that PZ Couture doesn't want to follow the crowd, it's just that the prices were set too high in the early stages, and even those big-name stylists who have been rejected so many times are getting angry. The allure of the Chinese pie is so great that anyone who gives up would be a fool.
As the studio designated by PZ to shoot China's first brand spokesperson, it is understandable that Zhou Xiao's studio would be able to obtain the rental rights of their high-end custom-made products, right?
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