Chapter 435 Chapter 435
Time is like a sponge; squeeze it and you'll find more. This saying is like a brand, deeply imprinted on the nine members of NINE STAR.
Over the past few days, while filming the various NINE STAR members one after another, Zhou Xiao initially didn't take much notice of this statement. It wasn't until Chu Cheng and Xiang Rui's turn came along that he truly realized just how dedicated the members were. Even during this back-and-forth shooting, they kept every available moment busy.
In the morning, inside the photography base.
In the dressing room of a photo studio on the second floor, Xiang Rui was looking down carefully. With the help of the makeup artist, he saw that the somewhat loose heavy-duty suit was gradually fitting his current body shape as pins were fixed one by one.
This was almost everyone's normal routine, and during the few days of filming, most of their time was wasted here. But if the tailored suits didn't fit, it wasn't the fault of the instructors or the members.
Zheng Shulin's thinness wasn't unique within the group, but even at this point, Huayao still allowed their assistants to continue feeding them fat-reducing meals. This was so the members could better adapt to the big screen at their graduation concert and give the fans the best experience.
The most crucial point is that fans are mostly visual creatures. If the members can show themselves well under Zhou Xiao's lens, they will naturally attract another wave of die-hard fans.
Speaking of suits, it's crucial to mention the details. Each member's suit had a design embroidered on the back representing them. Zheng Shulin's was a lion, he was a maple leaf, and Chu Cheng, who was sitting next door, was a sunflower... Xiang Rui stroked the black crystal maple leaf embroidered on the back of his suit, feeling the uneven surface beneath his hand before slowly withdrawing his hand.
In fact, this pattern is already somewhat unfamiliar to Xiang Rui. In the days when there is no stage, these patterns that are given special meanings by fans seem to have little meaning.
I feel a little depressed... Xiang Rui, who has been working on a new song in recent days, muttered to himself, when he was suddenly brought back to reality by a loud voice beside him.
"Teacher, try it on again to see if it fits!" After pinning the last pin in his hand, Shu Nan, who was helping, reminded loudly.
She was just itching to help out this time, so she came in for free. After learning that Huayao had hired Zhou Xiao to shoot the film, Shengyu Entertainment immediately spent a fortune to arrange for a famous stylist to come and do the makeup and hairstyles for the two of them.
Huayao is of course extremely happy about this. The labor costs in the circle are getting higher and higher now. The original agency can take care of the makeup themselves, which saves them money. It's a great thing!
Although Huayao has established a unified style, this unified style leaves little room for creativity for makeup artists. NINE STAR concerts are no longer just a closing ceremony; they're now a battleground for stylists.
Although from Shu Nan's observations over the past few times...emmm, it seems that those makeup artists who are hired as masters are actually just so-so. Not to mention comparing them to her master, even comparing them to her, Shu Nan also thinks Zhou Xiao will definitely prefer her own skills [proud with arms akimbo.jpg]
Seeing Xiang Rui already putting on his coat, Shu Nan's gaze subconsciously flicked to the wall clock. Something was amiss. Why hadn't Xue Xi come in yet to say we could start filming? It shouldn't take this long to get a camera from the fourth floor, right?
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A cheerful melody echoed through the unused studio, occasionally interrupted by a few male voices chatting. Xue Xi, carrying his equipment out of the elevator, was drawn to the singing inside this studio as he passed by.
This is one of the studios on the second floor. When Chu Cheng's assistant asked Zhou Xiao if there was a place where she could practice dancing, she pointed to the studio next to the shooting site.
Inside the shed.
Chu Cheng propped himself up on his knees, breathing heavily. Feeling it was almost time to practice, he was about to turn off the video conference call, take a quick shower, and then put on makeup when he heard Ji Shao's voice.
"Orange, your leg movement in the second quarter is still a bit slow. Practice this movement more in the next few days."
Chu Cheng was a little surprised that Yu Jishao wasn't filming at the moment. This video conference room was their dance practice tool, and the room had been open all the time, so everyone could come in and practice whenever they had time. The members also helped each other out and corrected each other's mistakes.
But this video conference also has its shortcomings, such as now. Chu Cheng was about to reply to Ji Shao when he heard the other online members in the room start talking -
"Hey, when did Brother Shao come online? Don't leave so quickly, help me check if there's any problem!" "Shulin, remember to practice your pronunciation with your Brother Dao~" "Captain!!! Why are you saying that too?" "Xiao Zheng, the Captain is right, if you're new, practice more!" "..."
Well, what attracted Xue Xi more than the singing was the noise among the group. Chu Cheng was the only one in the empty studio, but the atmosphere inside was like a pot of hot oil, crackling and boiling.
NINE STAR's popularity is so high that even Xue Xi, who doesn't follow young artists, knows them. Before hearing this, she never thought she would empathize with the group's fans so quickly.
If this kind of audio could be played at the end of the concert, Xue Xi thought to himself that it would probably make the little fans cry.
But when he thought about how this conversation might never happen again, he felt a strange sense of regret. Inside the studio, Chu Cheng had already joined the fray like a kid in elementary school. Xue Xi gently closed the loose door and strode towards the door next door.
She decided to buy a ticket for the live broadcast online! Maybe she could even see her boss in the audience!
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NINE STAR's fan circle has been like celebrating the New Year recently. First, their solo is about to be released, second, group tickets for the concert have been opened, and finally, the wishes of many people have finally come true!
When Zheng Shulin and Zhou Xiao first started collaborating, the other artists were all sour grapes. But after members started visiting Zhou Xiao's studio, everyone understood.
Just like when some Zheng Shulin fans said they wouldn't criticize Huayao for a while, Huayao has been thriving. Of course, it's no exaggeration to say this is a painful experience for the top management.
Even Wang Fu, who had always been at odds with Mao Sifeng, had become more restrained recently. However, he was still greedy for the business and connections accumulated by NINE STAR. It was not worth it to conflict with others at this critical juncture!
Zhang Hongyu felt a genuine difference when he returned to Huayao to check in. He didn't know if it was the compliments from the members' assistants, but as he entered the building, he felt everyone's gazes toward him softened considerably. Even the building's tyrant, Black Cat Sergeant "Wu Baiban," was no longer hostile to the hands furiously stroking his head.
During this period, whenever Zhou Xiao started filming, Zhang Hongyu would go directly to the photography base to work as a free assistant through the back door opened for him by General Manager Lin and Sister Mao.
Liu Jia, who was at his workstation, was a little bit incredulous when he saw Zhang Hongyu come in. When did his boss come to work so punctually? He glanced at the time again and saw that he was ten minutes early. This was simply a miracle!
Seeing the deliberate expression on Liu Jia's face, Zhang Hongyu couldn't tolerate him any longer. After a friendly exchange, he slowly sat down at his workstation, waiting for the chaos to pass in a few minutes.
However, before the chaos began, Zhang Hongyu saw Mao Sifeng emerge from Lin Qianxia's office, smiling broadly. He thought for a moment, then kicked the chair beneath Liu Jia's butt. Dog surreptitiously greeted him and whispered, "When did those two upstairs arrive?"
Liu Jia lived far away and was one of the first to arrive at the company, so it was a sure thing to ask him this question. Unexpectedly, the other party shook his head.
Zhang Hongyu was just feeling a little regretful and was about to retreat to his workstation to find some time to gossip with some old sisters when he heard Liu Jia speak.
"Boss Lin and Sister Mao have been sleeping at the company lately," Liu Jia said, not wanting to say anything, seeing Zhang Hongyu's eyes wide open and his mouth hanging open, looking a bit embarrassed. But then he thought about how he was still his boss and that he would take him with him to another job in the future, and his heart softened. He reached out and pushed his chin up and closed it.
"We're going to disband. There's a lot going on!"
"Boy, that's too much, isn't it?"
"What was Sister Mao laughing at just now? She seemed so smug!" Like a bad guy, Zhang Hongyu swallowed the second half of his sentence.
Being able to follow Zhang Hongyu, Liu Jia has long been immersed in his work. During the days when the boss was not around, he was also actively and tirelessly inheriting the mantle and gathering information.
Although his connections weren't as extensive as the boss's, he still managed to piece together some information. Liu Jia smiled mysteriously, pointed at Zhang Hongyu's phone, glanced at the colleagues who were gradually entering the room, and whispered, "Ten o'clock, NINE STAR official blog!"
Zhang Hongyu looked at the clock on the wall, which was one minute to nine. His fingers itched, and then there was another round of friendly conversation. After getting the approximate time from Liu Jia, his face wrinkled.
My goodness, isn’t it all because of me?
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——A certain blog——
@NINE STAR Official Weibo V: #星路101# is in recycling mode this summer! Do you all the national producers still remember the #星路101站姐助# plan?
Thank you all for your continued support. For NINE STAR’s graduation photos, we invited our fangirl @Flipped腹然心动·纪韶 to take the photos [scatter flowers]. Let her capture the official photos of the first performance of the competition and the last concert after the group’s formation!
At the same time, the group tickets for NINE STAR’s graduation concert are about to expire, so all the producers please hurry up and buy your tickets!
[Holy crap!!! This is a Renaissance! This is so thoughtful!]
[Oh my god... Huayao, you've finally come to your senses before we disband. Why didn't you do this before?!]
To be honest, I had this vague feeling when we were filming in the woods [crying] National Producer is such a familiar yet strange name. It brings me back to that summer two years ago.
[Recycling mode… Ahhhhhh, please don’t disband! [crying] Just think of it as me! Why are you even giving me a hard time for the copywriter?]
The only time Huayao shows any concern is when he wants to stab us [smile]
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