Chapter 441
At the scene, those with sharp eyes had already spotted the face that appeared after the car window rolled down. Before anyone else could react, a quick, surprised cry had already escaped his throat, a cry that even made Ji Shao in the car subconsciously look in their direction.
Her beautiful peach blossom eyes blinked, bringing the tranquility of the scene back to the scorching heat of a summer afternoon. Facing this scene, the paparazzi hiding under the trees not far away were filled with anxiety.
Ji Shao had already appeared, and the fans seemed even more orderly than before. This wasn't good news for the paparazzi; trying to replicate their failed sneak attempts from the previous few times would undoubtedly be twice as difficult this time.
Forget sneaking in, they couldn't even get into the inner circle. Especially the little girl holding the megaphone in the middle of the venue. Her eyes were so sharp that even those who had been disobedient before were pinned to their feet with just one look.
The paparazzi were now frowning, looking constipated. Little did they know that their movements had been clearly observed by the security guards assigned to Ji Shao by Xincheng. If they crossed the line, the security guards would definitely give them a lesson.
After seeing the paparazzi's dejected dejection, their faces all gloomy, the security guards watching them from the car relaxed somewhat. Of course, there were still one or two who didn't let up at all.
The hired security guards had originally planned to join the photography studio's security guards at the gate to ensure the safety of Ji Shao and his team's car once it entered the studio. However, upon seeing the fans spontaneously maintaining order and the paparazzi, they immediately changed their strategy.
"Captain, this job is easier than I thought." A square-faced young man in the back seat raised his head with a bored look on his face and sighed to the tall, bearded leader next to him.
"Easy?" The larger man thought for a moment. This kid had finally arrived at the right time. He was already thinking about sending him to a popular artist's offline event next time to see if he could pull it off.
Thinking about it this way, the security team is truly harmonious. Being able to give these young, yet still inexperienced, juniors such a rare opportunity to participate and hone their skills is truly a blessing for these newcomers!
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Standing in the crowd, watching the nanny car moving at a snail's pace, Cheese suddenly became emotional. What is this? This is called Shao Zi having them in his heart!
Fortunately, the offline discipline that had been emphasized many times before was followed by the vast majority of people, giving more people the opportunity to see Ji Shao waving left and right in the car.
Compared to the other NINE STAR members who all looked significantly thinner and exhausted, Ji Shao's condition today was not much different from when he last went to the Huacai Awards to accept his award. This also made the fans at the scene breathe a sigh of relief. After all, they had all seen the other members' recent poor conditions online.
The unity of state is both an advantage and a disadvantage of actors joining the crew. During filming, the director usually requires the actors to maintain a unified state from the beginning to the end of the filming.
A slight weight gain or loss can lead to bloating, as crews often group similar scenes together for convenience and cost-saving. Unless a plot requires an actor to gain or lose weight, maintaining their appearance is a constant challenge for actors throughout filming.
However, this is a good thing for Ji Shao and Tiaosi. Every offline meeting is to meet the fans in the best condition, directly maximizing Tiaosi's online experience.
Cheese was completely captivated by Ji Shao's beauty. Every time he saw his face offline, which never faltered, it was such a delight. Honestly, the more beautiful he was, the more fun it was to chase him. Isn't this the kind of experience that fans want?!
Inside the car, compared to Ji Shao interacting with fans like a duck in water, Chen Shenju in the back seat and Song Xiao who was driving were both surprised by the order at the scene. This was the order that the fans had spontaneously maintained!
Before becoming Ji Shao's assistants, both had worked with other artists to varying degrees, and they'd witnessed this kind of offline support quite a bit. Even for third- and fourth-tier artists with smaller fan bases, the offline support wasn't as orderly as it was today.
Song Xiao drove slowly, not only at Ji Shao's request, but also out of concern for the frenzied fans who might stop and block cars. It had been almost a month since Ji Shao's last public appearance. Furthermore, this was Ji Shao's first public appearance since Nine Star's disbandment, so he expected the fans to be even more enthusiastic than before.
Song Xiao had made a lot of preparations for today. He even learned a few words from Feng Jie to persuade fans to prioritize safety, but none of it was used.
No matter how slowly the car drove, it would eventually reach the iron gate. Watching the car slowly drive in and the hands waving from the windows, everyone knew that this might be the last glimpse of the day.
Because of the unique nature of this shoot, Cheese and the other fans had already clearly stated the premise of "not waiting for Ji Shao to get off work" during their offline group chat in Shanghai. Glancing at the time, seeing it was already past 4 p.m., they were even more convinced of this plan.
Thinking this, he watched the iron gate in the distance slowly close. Cheese turned around and was about to raise the loudspeaker to remind his fellow passengers, who were still in a sentimental state, to go home in pairs.
Amidst the lively atmosphere, a brief, crisp "click" sound suddenly rang out from the door. This sound was only audible to the security guard behind the door, so when a head popped out from the opened door, the fans facing the door were stunned.
"...I'll emphasize again, take away the garbage on the field..." After repeating it three times in one breath, Cheese felt that his lung capacity might be about to exceed the limit again.
Cheese turned her back to the iron gate and looked at the sharp eyes of everyone in front of her, which made her subconsciously straighten her back. She looked at her colleagues who were extremely obedient and well-behaved at this moment with surprise and satisfaction.
Perhaps I've awakened some kind of speaking ability? Cheese thought to herself, being looked at like this by everyone, she felt like she was floating in the air! Just as she was immersed in this "highly anticipated" gaze, a voice rang out from behind her.
“Pah pah pah——”
The applause was crisp and clear, instantly drawing the entire audience into a frenzy of cheers and applause. Cheese froze, looking at his fellow supporters nearby, their faces flushed with excitement. As if realizing something, his neck began to click back, like a rusty machine.
Ji Shao, standing in front of the iron gate, raised his hands and clapped. His usually bright, clear eyes were now shaped like a crescent moon, like a spring breeze caressing one's face, bringing a sense of peace and joy to the very sight of him. His face held a hint of surprise, but more of it was filled with joy.
"Please do as Teacher Cheese says," Ji Shao winked at the completely bewildered Cheese. "Also, please get home safely as soon as possible and don't make me worry..."
The fans at the scene couldn't stand this. They were completely captivated by Ji Shao's words. Listening to his gentle yet serious tone, they felt that everything Ji Shao said was right! Besides, what artist would do this? The car had already driven in, and he even came out to say hello and goodbye to these fans!
If some people were not willing to listen to the fan club at first, after Ji Shao showed up and said these words, they packed up their things much faster than anyone else.
As for Cheese, after Ji Shao said goodbye to them and re-entered the photography base, she had become the center of the "concentric circles" on the scene, surrounded by groups of colleagues.
"Ahhh Cheese Wife! Brother Shao actually remembered your ID!" "Cheese Teacher!" "Teacher~" "Damn! Damn Cheese, what kind of shit luck do you have!" "Cheese Teacher, let me take advantage of your good luck!" "..."
Countless words drifted through Cheese's mind, then quickly vanished. Her mind was completely blank. If there weren't so many people around her, she might have burst into tears at this sudden surge of happiness.
Because she was the person in charge of the offline activities, she often politely addressed others as "Teacher." She never imagined that one day she would actually be called "Teacher" by her own teacher! And most importantly, he recognized me! He remembered me!
Thinking of this, looking at the fangirl standing in front of him with a face full of envy, Cheese put on a familiar and flattering smile, and put his arm around her shoulders and said coquettishly, "Si Ji~ my sister~ good sister~ I beg for the video just now!"
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Inside the studio.
Shu Nan was carefully adding the finishing touches to Ji Shao's makeup. After many discussions with his teacher, the makeup was finally perfectly formed on Ji Shao's face.
"Teacher Ji, it's done!"
Shu Nan stepped back, examining the person in front of her with a professional look. Even though Ji Shao still had his eyes closed, she finally understood why WP's Uncle Wei loved Ji Shao so much.
Ji Shao's face was a perfect canvas for Shu Nan! Those eyebrows, those eyes—if her teacher came over, she'd probably be vying with him to paint them. The inspiration that had been nearly dried up now gurgled out like free spring water.
When Ji Shao opened his eyes, Shu Nan was even more satisfied. He glanced at the embroidered jackets and pins on the shelf nearby, and then he conveniently asked Song Xiao, who was standing nearby and watching, to come over and help.
But when Ji Shao put on the heavy-duty jacket, Shu Nan, who subconsciously picked up a pin and was about to make a move, was suddenly stunned. She remembered that the costumes the members were wearing in this filming were actually custom-made... but because they no longer fit, they needed to use pins to fix them.
As for the piece before him… the perfect tailoring and the little details the craftsmen had added to the customer's brilliance perfectly suited Ji Shao. Also, because it was custom-made, it was a personal touch for the wearer.
If Shu Nan had only thought the clothes Hua Yao prepared were beautiful before, then after seeing the effect of Ji Shao wearing them, he was truly convinced. This was the perfect embodiment of the work of the country's top craftsmen, which truly achieved the ultimate by maximizing strengths and avoiding weaknesses.
"Teacher Shu, what's the use of holding this pin?" Song Xiao looked at it and scratched his head in confusion. From his perspective, Brother Shao, isn't this just right?
Shu Nan shook her head and put the pin back into her pocket. After this incident today, she had the idea of watching the NINE STAR online concert with Xue Xi.
According to what she learned from Brother Zhang, the costumes of the previous members had been sent in for alterations. Shu Nan was genuinely curious and wanted to see what their final appearance would be like, and she also began to take an interest in the master.
Thinking of this, she looked at Ji Shao with a glint in her eyes. Isn't this a perfect example?
"You two wait in the dressing room for a while. I'll go tell the boss that we can start filming!" After Shu Nan said that, he pushed open the door of the dressing room with more enthusiasm than usual and walked towards Zhou Xiao with extraordinary energy.
Because the dress fit him perfectly, Ji Shao's makeup time was much shorter than that of other members. This was also due to Ji Shao's long-term stay in the group. Because of his stable work and life, he used less makeup than others.
Zhang Hongyu, who was chatting with Zhou Xiao, was a bit surprised when he saw the newcomer. But when he heard Shu Nan say Ji Shao's clothes fit him well, he couldn't help but sigh. He'd learned over the past few days how uncomfortable it was to wear ill-fitting high-end custom-made clothes, and how much effort it took to alter them.
Shu Nan didn't come to find Zhang Hongyu to get on the same page with him. She looked at Zhou Xiao with sparkling eyes and said, "Boss, can we start filming?"
Zhou Xiao's eyes curved as he gestured to Shu Nan, pointing to the machine that had been set up nearby. He smiled and said, "Anytime."
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