Chapter 434 Career Line
Zheng Shulin, standing in the center of the studio, struck a pose. He looked even thinner than when Zhou Xiao had last seen him at the May Day Gala. So thin that through the lens, she could clearly see the outline of his bones beneath his skin.
This is why today's makeup and styling took longer than usual. Besides the swelling needing to go down, the custom-made clothes no longer fit me properly. It's too late to ask for alterations now. To look better on camera, the stylist had to temporarily pin it up with a few pins.
Today's shoot was a little special for Xue Xi. Usually, she was the only one responsible for coordinating with Zhou Xiao on the scene, but now there was one more person in the studio.
Xue Xi knew that Zhang Hongyu was a photographer, but when she saw him and the boss discussing what angle to use to photograph Zheng Shulin in the conference room, if she hadn't brought him there personally, she would have almost mistaken him for today's client.
Not only did she know exactly which half of Zheng Shulin's face, which angles, and which styles looked best, but her tone also carried a sense of pride as if her own beautiful child had been photographed.
But the man who had been talking so earnestly at the conference table not long ago was now standing across from her, expertly lighting Zheng Shulin in the middle of the studio. And the look in his eyes, as he gazed at the people in the center of the studio, held an emotion that Xue Xi couldn't quite understand.
Zhou Xiao had indeed applied everything Zhang Hongyu had suggested, though mostly in the opposite direction. You said Zheng Shulin's left side was better looking, right? Then let's try taking more photos of his face, both from the front and the right side.
This is the difference between Zhou Xiao and Zhang Hongyu. Once Zhang Hongyu becomes acquainted with an artist, he strives to cater to their aesthetic preferences. As for the conditions, it depends on the level of compensation offered. Zheng Shulin, on the other hand, is naturally impeccable in terms of appearance, as he can be considered the "dumb handsome guy" in NINE STAR.
He favors profiles, and even his selfies, variety show promotions, and official photos all use the same angle. He's handsome, but many fans have complained about this. Of course, this dissatisfaction is directed solely at the photographer, not the artist.
Zhou Xiao won't accede to her fans' dissatisfaction, but she's certain: only artists truly loved by their audiences can last. She's also not one to be stubborn, and she's willing to absorb any valuable suggestions.
After the initial on-site photoshoot, Zhou Xiao asked Zheng Shulin to face the camera as closely as possible. A good profile can highlight the facial contours and create a mysterious atmosphere, making the photo more attractive.
But after looking at the other person's beautiful facial features shown in front of the camera and comparing them one by one after several attempts, Zhou Xiao immediately decided not to indulge Zheng Shulin's preferences.
Under the lens, the exquisitely tailored dark blue suit shone brightly. The back, heavily embroidered with gold thread and inlaid with sapphires, pearls, and rhinestones, depicted a majestic, roaring black crystal lion.
It's no exaggeration to say that when this suit was first taken out of the safe, everyone in the dressing room was dazzled. The light shone on it, and it was like a natural reflection of the holy body, making it hard not to be dazzling.
Zhou Xiao learned from Zhang Hongyu's emotional narration that this suit was custom-made by Huayao for NINE STAR from a top domestic embroidery master six months in advance. It was also the first time he saw the finished product.
As a veteran artist, Zheng Shulin was extremely cooperative. Even when asked not to use his "golden left face" for filming, he was briefly taken aback before quickly accepting Zhou Xiao's request.
Zhou Xiao's filming speed was always very fast. After securing several blockbuster films, she poked her head out from behind the camera and said to Zheng Shulin, who was under the spotlight, "The filming went very smoothly today. How about this, turn your head and I'll give you a left cheek~"
Zheng Shulin had just slumped down and was about to leave the studio after hearing the first half of the sentence, but his eyes lit up when he heard the second half. He was a little surprised, but also a little hesitant to ask, "Really?"
Although this is not a big deal, for Zheng Shulin, there is always a warm feeling in his heart. In fact, whether or not to take the photo of "Golden Left Cheek" is not that important, the most important thing is the thought behind it.
"Really!" Zhou Xiao nodded firmly, then returned to the camera, waiting for Zheng Shulin's move on the field.
As if cherishing this opportunity especially, Zheng Shulin prepared himself mentally for several minutes with his back to Zhou Xiao before he spoke loudly, "Teacher Zhou! I'm ready!"
A second later, the shutter clicked almost instantly as the young man turned around. After a burst of crackling white light, the young man turned around, grinning with his big white teeth, and made a "V" sign to the camera.
When Zhou Xiao's hearty smile and rare open-mindedness appeared on the monitor, the assistant in the monitoring room was stunned. In fact, he was already a little distracted when he opened his mouth.
Zhou Xiao's skills were undoubtedly unquestionable. After hearing from Mao Sifeng that Huayao had hired Zhou Xiao to shoot the film, the assistant was completely excited. Others might have forgotten, but the XS perfume shoot and the May Day Gala stage recordings had made him, a discerning person, realize the significance of hiring Zhou Xiao.
When Zhou Xiao asked Zheng Shulin to use the left side of his face less, the assistant wasn't worried at all. Zheng Shulin's photos mostly feature the left side of his face. Didn't anyone notice? But the reason they didn't change it... was largely due to the photographer's tolerance for Zheng Shulin.
For example, Zhang Hongyu, who was close to Zheng Shulin, didn't influence his thinking. Meanwhile, photographers he found outside the company were willing to take photos of the back of his head, as long as it looked good. So it wasn't that Zheng Shulin was stubbornly pursuing a "golden left cheek," but rather that no one demanded the same of him as Zhou Xiao.
Yes, just ask for it.
The assistant watched the images flash by on the monitor, his expression both satisfied and excited. Furthermore, he kept recording with his phone, planning to review Zheng Shulin's performance with him when they returned to the car.
But after hearing Zhou Xiao's words on the monitor, a wave of emotion welled up in his heart. Looking back at the young man on the monitor, his smile was unbridled, hearty, and bright. At that moment, the assistant understood why Zhou Xiao had become such a sought-after photographer.
Vibrant vitality, bold and enthusiastic. And in the young man, he saw an infinite future.
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The gate to the photography studio slowly opened, and a gray minivan slowly drove out. The moods of the people in the van had changed significantly since their arrival, but the commonality was that everyone was in a much better mood.
The driver was also Zheng Shulin's personal bodyguard. While Zheng Shulin was filming, he had been chatting with the security guard at the photography studio for quite a while. After taking him on a tour of the garden, which contained a lot of hidden gems and various amenities, he was deeply moved.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could quit my job earlier and come work here? After finding a good place with a potential future, I can even squeeze out time to appreciate the scenery while driving.
Leaving aside the assistant and Zheng Shulin, the only makeup artist who finished doing Zheng Shulin's makeup and then leaned against the wall to catch up on some sleep was even given a blanket by a kind person! This was a human touch he hadn't experienced on other shoots!
"Brother Wu, have you taken care of those stalkers behind us?" As a makeup artist who had worked with Zheng Shulin several times, he was now quite at ease. Seeing the familiar license plate in the rearview mirror, he realized it had really followed them all the way from the airport and was still closely following them.
"The news of the variety show recording has leaked out, and there are fans waiting at the variety show building," the assistant said. He was used to it, so he smiled and said, "Besides, why bother? Do you think you can do anything about it?"
It doesn't seem to work.
The makeup artist thought for a moment, then said flatteringly, "Brother Wu, please show me your photo."
Just now, he saw Wu Ge showing Zheng Shulin something on his cell phone with a proud expression on his face. Thinking of this, he really regretted closing his eyes to rest at that time!
I've heard that Mr. Zhou is very efficient, but no one said it was that efficient! He just dozed off for a moment... well, he dozed off for a moment and then fell asleep...
The assistant, known as Wu Ge, took out his phone and handed it to the other party. After glancing at Zheng Shulin, who was resting with his eyes closed in the back seat, he solemnly whispered, "These pictures cannot be sent to you. You should understand."
The makeup artist took the phone and saw Zheng Shulin on the screen for the first time. She didn't care what anyone else was saying. It would be fair to say she wanted to dive into the screen.
In addition to photographer Zheng Shulin who is often tagged by fans, the makeup artist who has collaborated with Zheng Shulin several times has naturally also received many rights protection messages from fans under his account requesting to change the photographer.
Although he initially thought that these fans were unnecessary and couldn't distinguish the primary from the secondary, he got it when he saw the movie in his assistant's hand!
The photos that appeared on the assistant's phone at this moment were naturally Zheng Shulin's unretouched photos, and several were even screenshots directly from his videos. But even so, the makeup artist felt a different Zheng Shulin from them.
Close-up shots and 100% frontal makeup display, for a makeup artist, this is simply a template among templates, absolutely perfect!
Just as I reluctantly handed the phone back to him, a voice suddenly called out from the back seat, "Is the front of your face really that much better than the left side?"
Zheng Shulin, who had been dozing off since getting on the bus, suddenly opened his eyes, leaned forward slightly, and said seriously, "Then should I change the angle of my selfies?"
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——[Entertainment Forum]——[August 16th, early morning]
[Topic] What happened to Muge? He didn’t even post his left face in the selfie today? Is he possessed?
[Main post] But you know what, after looking at his profile for a long time, and then looking at his front face, I feel that he is more handsome than I imagined, right?
[picture]
The picture above is a screenshot of Zheng Shulin’s latest blog post
1L
To be honest, after comparing them, the side profile is still better. Has this guy changed his taste? I remember that since the talent show, he has always shown his left face in selfies [confused]
36L
It's good to have some changes, probably because of the fans' suggestions
77L
It's rare for an artist to listen to fans' suggestions, even though they're a little late in implementing them... Actually, looking at it this way, Zheng Shulin's face is quite capable of playing both modern and historical idol dramas! But... hey!
106L
The front face is not too harsh, I remember reading his blog once, wow, there are 18 pictures, all from the same angle... I almost have intensive phobia after seeing them
123L
I remember the concert time was already announced, didn't they need to rehearse the choreography? Are they still on variety shows?
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