Chapter 406
Under the setting sun, the tranquil evening paints the sky with extraordinary beauty. Though the summer solstice has just arrived, the treetops, stained a brilliant golden hue, make it feel as if you've traveled through time and space to autumn.
In front of the iron gates, Qi Sisi, backpack on her back, was taking in the scenery. Squinting her eyes, she watched the sunset cast its afterglow over the buildings, feeling a profound sense of peace and contentment.
Although Zhou Xiao had visited the photography base last month when it first opened, bringing everyone's blessings and even staying overnight, she was still overwhelmed by the scenery when she came back.
Zhou Xiao's photography base is located in the remote suburbs of Huashang District. Although it is located in Shanghai, the green coverage rate of this area has skyrocketed to the forefront since the development of Huashang District.
Qi Sisi wasn't the only one. Zhou Quanli and the artists from Shengyao Entertainment, who had previously filmed at the base, all remarked to Zhou Xiao upon their arrival about the scenery along the way. Of course, the gardens within the base were also quite beautiful.
“Woof woof woof——”
Following the barking of the dog was the sound of keys rubbing. Qi Sisi, who was interrupted, turned her head and saw that the iron gate had opened a crack, and then she was greeted by a loud greeting.
"Sisi!"
Qi Sisi let go of her bag strap and rushed towards Zhou Xiao, who opened his arms to her at the door. As for what could be warmer than the sunset, it was naturally her best friend's smile!
Zhou Xiao patted Qi Sisi's head, then turned and thanked the security guard behind her. She had wanted to ask if Sisi had been delayed by something, but after noticing the sullen air of work, she stopped herself.
"Then I'm leaving now. Don't go out at night," the security guard said goodbye to the two people with a smile.
Although there was a new girl, and there were now five girls living in the base, after spending some time with them, he had already begun to treat them as his juniors.
Normally, the old man should have finished get off work at this time, but he chose to stay until Qi Sisi called Zhou Xiao to tell her that she had arrived, and then he followed her out and went home.
Seeing the dog happily following the old man until it disappeared around the corner, Qi Sisi turned around and asked Zhou Xiao, "Xiaoxiao, hasn't the old man named the dog yet?"
Zhou Xiao's eyebrows curved when he heard this. There was no reason he didn't have a name, it was just that this dog was too clever. Perhaps because he interacted with so many people when I first brought him to the base, this little guy is so philanthropic and enjoys every name.
"Well, maybe you can give it a nickname that's unique to you two tomorrow," Zhou Xiao said seriously. "Before you choose a name, remember to grab some freeze-dried food from the snack cabinet on the first floor!"
"Hehe, that's for sure!" Qi Sisi put her arm around Zhou Xiao and said stickyly, "Sister Xiao! Didn't you make some new merchandise for Xiao Shao? Show it to me~"
Looking at Qi Sisi, whose face was already bright with a smile, Zhou Xiao curled up the corners of his mouth and said, "No problem, and I have already prepared a copy for you in advance!"
The peripherals that Qi Sisi mentioned were small gifts that Zhou Xiao prepared for his co-stars. Today was the finale of "The Unparalleled General", and for the sake of this sense of ceremony, Qi Sisi and Zhou Xiao had made an appointment a few days ago to watch the show together today.
Zhou Xiao naturally had no objection to this. During this period, she only needed to keep an eye on Qiao Haidong's progress and the finished film. With the help of a good post-production person, it was no easy task.
As for Qiao Haidong, she initially considered applying to work from home. After staying at home for about three days, she applied for accommodation with Zhou Xiao early in the morning.
This was the first time Zhou Xiao had seen him, having moved his belongings in early in the morning. Obviously, the most important prerequisite for working from home was ensuring a quiet environment.
"Are we going to have a group chat tonight?" Qi Sisi put her backpack on the table and pulled out a charger to charge her phone. Although it was only her second time at the photography base, with Zhou Xiao by her side, Qi Sisi had adapted quite well.
"Yeah," Zhou Xiao couldn't help but sighed, "I feel like Xiaoyu's fighting power is off the charts now!"
Ever since the show "The Unparalleled General" aired, anyone with eyes in the group could see Dong Xiaoyu's renewed enthusiasm. She successfully answered six out of ten interactive questions posted on Blueberry Video's drama section a while ago.
If the subsequent questions were not set by the official, even the colleagues who set the questions originally would almost suspect that the small accounts that submitted the questions were Dong Xiaoyu herself.
Now, on Drama Super, she has been dubbed the "King of 100 Questions" by fans. This also indirectly demonstrates how much Blueberry Video values interaction with fans. After all, just a quick visit to Drama Super every day would have already filled her KPI.
"Alas, it's a pity I'm too busy, otherwise this title would belong to me," Qi Sisi shook her head with a look of regret. Given her current expression, if the person before hadn't been Zhou Xiao, she might have been intimidated by her.
Zhou Xiao smiled silently, looking at the wall clock. It was already past 7 p.m. She placed her laptop on the coffee table and turned on the TV. Then she joked with Qi Sisi, "I saw the math problems in the chat yesterday, but you haven't looked at them yet, right? Why don't you try now?"
Ju Chao's problem, which was supposedly a math problem, was actually a combination of a brain teaser and a pun, which stumped many people. When the official was about to give a hint, Dong Xiaoyu finally solved it.
What kind of person is Qi Sisi? When she heard Zhou Xiao's tone, she shook her head like a rattle. She didn't want to use her brain after working overtime. Besides, wouldn't it be nice to just mess it up?
"No, no, no, I give up!" After saying this, Qi Sisi leaned against Zhou Xiao and sat on the sofa, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Xiaoxiao, let me see the surrounding area you mentioned!"
Since Zhou Xiao mentioned there were peripherals, then there must be. However, the peripherals she had ordered from the system were now stored at the Huashang Times Hotel. If Qi Sisi needed them urgently, she could just pick them up on her way home tomorrow.
As for putting the surroundings at the photography base? Zhou Xiao hadn't even thought about it. It's better to separate work and life as much as possible.
The keyboard clicked, and 20 questions appeared on the screen Zhou Xiao had opened. These weren't the surroundings she and Qi Sisi had mentioned. Seeing the surroundings was easy; with Qi Sisi's intelligence, she could probably answer at least 10 of them, right?
These questions on the screen are only related to the character Xie Zhengyun played by Ji Shao. They are not difficult, but only viewers who have watched the show can quickly get the answers to the questions.
Each question is worth 5 points, and these points are gifts that Zhou Xiao prepared for his colleagues. Points can be redeemed for merchandise at nearby supermarkets. Each item requires 10 points and can only be redeemed ten times.
The "Surrounding Supermarket" is a small program that Zhou Xiao had the system create. It contains the details of the surrounding products that Zhou Xiao has prepared this time. After answering the questions, the colleagues can log in with their Weibo accounts to synchronize their points with one click.
As for scalpers and hoarders, the system ensures 100% fairness. Zhou Xiao hadn't previously announced the ability to earn points and redeem merchandise for quizzes. Qi Sisi was probably the first.
Qi Sisi, who had just been exaggerating about her answering skills, decided to change the subject. She was no longer curious about the surroundings. So, when the news broadcast ended, she quickly sat up straight and reminded Zhou Xiao, "Look, it's 7:30!"
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——【Entertainment Forum】——[Evening of June 21st]
[Topic] "The Unparalleled General" is about to end, please recommend some good ensemble dramas!
[Main Post] It's over. Before I watched "The Unparalleled General," I was the fan of classic, earthy dramas. Now that it's coming to an end, I'm practically heartbroken every time I watch it. I feel like I'm going to be in a drama drought for a long time! [wiping tears.jpg]
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Heartache +1
By the way, can "The Unparalleled General" have a 3.0 sister version like "The General"?
69L
This is definitely the first TV series this year (or even more years) that made me remember the faces of all the cast members! With its rigorous logic and complete storyline, I feel like the forum rating will definitely be above 9.5 points~
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The live broadcast of the finale next door has already exceeded 10,000 views, it's really popular! I'm still on the bus, and there are so many people around me watching "Warrior Warriors" related content. Just look around, and it's really obvious whether there is a drop or not.
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Ji Shao was so incredibly unexpected that I cried so much for him. Who says idols aren't as good as professional actors? If a new generation actor played the role of Xie Zhengyun, the film would be a disaster!
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The performance of Steamed Fish was so vivid. Congratulations to Xiao Ji for his first role that became his life role. I don’t know what to say, but I wish you win the grand prize!
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"Break 5! Break 5! Break 5!"
In the conference room, the top executives of Huayao gathered together tonight, a rare sight. Even though a TV series was playing nearby, their attention was completely focused on the large screen in front of them.
The weather in June is not that hot, but even in the air-conditioned conference room, people still feel the tense and scorching heat.
Every time the line representing the ratings climbed upward, there was a sound of heavier breathing. In reality, the current ratings had already broken the record for CCTV dramas in the past decade. But before anyone could celebrate, the line, as if unaware of its mission, continued to climb, and climb!
What does it mean to have a viewership rating of over 4? It's officially recognized as a national hit! "The Unparalleled General" was also broadcast on both TV and the internet, sharing the popularity of these two major channels, and still reached the peak of CCTV and Blueberry Video!
Inside the room, Lin Qianxia watched the number, which had been steadily climbing from 4.2367%, feel her heart tighten as if an invisible hand were gripping her. While countless netizens were still engrossed in the drama, their backs were already drenched in sweat.
“4.6693%——”
Mao Sifeng looked at the string of numbers and felt her eyes begin to blur. She felt that she could hardly recognize the numbers, and when she heard someone announce them, she felt like she was about to pass out.
"Ah, I fell!"
Someone said that, but it was like stepping on the hearts of everyone in the room. A rustling sound began to rise, as if breaking 5 was a luxury.
"It's commercial time now."
A cool, yet reassuring voice came from the front row. Mao Sifeng, as if he had found support, immediately glanced towards Zong Zhengqian. Yes, there's still one more episode!
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