Chapter 447
This unreleased official photo was requested by Zhou Xiao from Huayao after filming concluded. Upon learning that Zhou Xiao intended to use it for offline flower wall support, Mao Sifeng readily agreed. After Zhou Xiao submitted the finished photo, Mao Sifeng also generously gave one unreleased copy to each member's fan club.
Mao Sifeng certainly wasn't losing money. Every blockbuster Zhou Xiao submitted was a genuine masterpiece. He was only giving away a single, unreleased blockbuster, but the expected return was definitely worth more than that. Of course, this was also largely due to the fact that the disbandment album sold like hotcakes with minimal promotional expenses, which put the entire company in a good mood.
The various fan clubs who received the undisclosed information were naturally overjoyed. Not only did they work overnight to create various materials for this undisclosed formula, but they also meticulously planned the subsequent Easter eggs. If they weren't keeping it secret, they were at least planning to announce it on the day of the concert.
But for Zhou Xiao, she'd long since moved beyond using undisclosed information as a publicity stunt. In her view, maximizing publicity was the best way to utilize undisclosed information.
Zhou Xiaoxiang ordered a custom-made human-shaped standee, all in one height. Even though she'd already seen the finished product on the system, she was still taken aback by the intricate detail. The embroidery details, so adored by netizens, were rendered in 3D, creating a 3D effect. It felt as if she could touch the suit jacket and feel the exquisite craftsmanship.
The scene was completely silent. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the young man on the sign seemed almost real. Especially when the warm yellow light shone on his face, he seemed like a clone of Ji Shao.
When Zhou Xiao removed the signboards placed on the flower wall, what unfolded before him was like a 3D projection: real, fantastical, magnificent, and breathtaking.
Many people might not believe it, but the Ji Shao fans gathered around were genuinely taken aback by the sign. What brought them back to reality from their shock were the exclamations from the fans who had gathered around them.
If they had anticipated the heart-pounding flower wall from the beginning, they were undoubtedly captivated by it now. Not only was the overall structure of the flower wall impressive, with its nearly 100% 1:1 scale, but its scale was also considered the largest flower wall support event in the world.
At that moment, no one seemed to realize that the signboard was Ji Shao's unreleased official photo. But everyone's eyes lingered on the flower wall for a long time, until the double-layered white lights lining the edge waited to light up, and a new round of decadence began again.
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——【Entertainment Forum】——
【Topic】All the fans in the world can disappear, except Sister Zhou!!!
[Main Post] Family, who understands! Ever since the concert was officially announced, I've been waiting for Sister Zhou's flower wall!!! Finally, it's here! I'm at the Sports Center!!!
1L
After seeing the flower wall on the hot search, I felt that my eyes were healed. And this is designed by Sister Zhou herself. Those flower wall manufacturers said that they have new materials, but the price has to double and double 2333
36L
Did you see Ji Shao’s sign? It’s undisclosed! Fans who share the same fan page with Sister Zhou are simply too happy. Why is it that only Sister Zhou has undisclosed content, while the others don’t?
Because Huayao begged your sister to take this official photo! ! ! It makes me feel so good just thinking about it!
75L
I'm near Jinling and was originally hesitant, but now I'm ready to go and join in the fun. I heard that Sister Zhou used to send flowers after the offline event, I wonder if she will send flowers this time?
111L OP
Reply to 75L: Don’t hesitate, hesitation will lead to failure!!! Sisters, let’s be together, even if there is no money, we may still be able to meet in person!
156L
Hiss… When I was browsing Douyin, I found that the Jinling Cultural and Tourism Bureau was also involved. Suddenly, I felt that the liveliness of the concert would be unimaginable on the day of the concert…
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The latest video released by the Culture and Tourism Bureau's official account was something Hua Yao had never expected. You know, when they were discussing cooperation with the Jinling Publicity Department, the other party was clearly a bit hesitant.
NINE STAR's influence is self-evident, and their concerts have a significant impact on the local economy. But no matter how Huayao tried to persuade them, their response was always a cold, bored "Let's see."
Although the authorities refused to cooperate with them, the fact that they had achieved this result was like a windfall. What Hua Yao didn't know was that the Jinling Cultural Tourism Bureau, the very agency they had been desperately seeking cooperation with, was actually reaching out to Zhou Xiao.
When using this online footage, the staff of the Cultural and Tourism Bureau had already contacted Zhou Xiao, the real person behind the video. After all, in addition to the flower wall, the original video also freezes on Zhou Xiao for a few seconds. Although this would be edited out when it was uploaded later, their purpose was more than that.
"You hope I can leave the flower wall in the square?" Zhou Xiao's tone was a little subtle. It was not that she was unwilling, but why did she feel that it was related to her previous cooperation with XS perfume?
"Yes, Ms. Zhou," the woman's voice continued, "through big data comparison, we found that the majority of people who went to the sports center to see the flower wall, from young people at the beginning to middle-aged and elderly people now."
This refers to the alternation between fans and local residents, a sign of the Chinese people's check-in craze. Once they've confirmed something new and exciting, they immediately pack up and rush into action, fearing a loss. Zhou Xiao's flower wall, in both its novelty and beauty, far exceeded their expectations.
Crucially, tomorrow is Qixi Festival. During the concert hours, the flower wall outside is undoubtedly the best time for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the event. The reason for this conversation is a last-ditch effort by one of their official Douyin accounts to meet their monthly KPIs.
There's a lot of online jokes about people born in the 2000s taking over official accounts and then going viral... Of course, this is true! Otherwise, the Culture and Tourism Bureau wouldn't have gone out of its way to create an offline flower wall.
However, the popularity after it was released was not as high as the likes of the videos posted by the local grandpa and aunt. It was just because it was an official account, so Douyin would often push the stream to local people.
Zhou Xiao thought about this and agreed to the other party's request without hesitation. Although he had planned to send flowers after the event, the fact that this matter could attract official attention would undoubtedly be more beneficial to Ji Shao in terms of publicity.
After getting Zhou Xiao’s promise, the newcomers born in the 2000s from the Culture and Tourism Bureau were excited, cheered, and immediately sent people to film the offline situation!
In fact, Huayao made the wrong choice in the first step. If they wanted to cooperate with the Culture and Tourism Bureau, which leader should they contact? Perhaps they could have directly sent a private message to their official account using one of Huayao's Douyin official accounts, and the result they wanted would have been the opposite.
But that's not necessarily the case. While they value the official nature of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, these newly hired employees are more interested in promoting Jinling in various ways. The partnership with Huayao seems too utilitarian. Supporters like Zhou Xiao, who are passionate about love and do it well, are what they truly want.
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Under the starry night sky, the crowds in the Sports Center Plaza were surprisingly busier than usual. Aside from a handful of fans staying in nearby hotels, the rest were passersby drawn in by Xiao Hongshu's viral posts!
When it comes to news dissemination speed, Xiaohongshu's local community is truly known for its rapid streaming. Even those who are used to scams couldn't help but come and check in when they saw such a large flower wall in their local area.
Gu Yuda and Jiao Xiayao, the highly regarded photographers entrusted by their peers, were stunned by the crowds. If it weren't for the names of the various NINE STAR members adorning the flower walls in the square, it wouldn't be wrong to call this an event hosted by the Cultural and Sports Center itself.
The placement and orientation of the flower wall were clearly planned by the Sports Center. Using their work badges from the Cultural and Tourism Bureau, the two men successfully ascended to the top floor of the Sports Center. From their perch, they surveyed the scenery below, realizing their goal was incredibly clear and compelling.
The double-layered light strips along the edges of the KT panels are one of the key features that makes it even more eye-catching at night. The rest of the flower wall is unique in both scale and precision, making it well worth a visit.
A flower wall that could dominate elsewhere would instantly become obscured here. Not to mention, there was also Zhou Xiao's flower wall, which was simply a killer.
After filming all the necessary footage on the rooftop, the two of them exited the elevator and quickly headed towards the flower wall in perfect unison. While they initially considered exploring other flower walls, after visually observing the differences between them, they decided that "focus" was a better fit for them.
It's eight o'clock in the evening.
The two of them, surrounded by three layers of security, didn't feel the slightest bit of wait-and-see anxiety. On the contrary, they were snapping photos even faster than usual. With Qixi Festival approaching, the abundance of flowers decorating the flower wall also made many people feel the romantic atmosphere of the support and envy the members of NINE STAR.
In the eyes of the public, fan support has always been a small thing that costs a lot of money. It is also an unexpected surprise that at this time, everyone can feel the care and concern represented by offline support.
"Oh my God! This flower wall is real! This is the first time I haven't been 'tricked' by Xiao Hongshu's photos." A flat, duck-like voice sounded beside the two of them.
"Ah? Are you here for Little Red Potato too?" someone responded, "I used to get scammed every day. I wasn't planning on coming today for fear of getting scammed again, but I couldn't resist, hahahaha."
"The scene is even more beautiful than the one posted on Little Red Potato. Ji Shao's standee is simply amazing." Xinyidao couldn't help but join in.
The three people seemed like victims who were deceived by netizens and wanted to close their hearts and lock their love but could not resist the temptation. In the conversation, they became "soulmates" for a short time offline.
"Photo fraud"—this was also the biggest concern within the Propaganda Department where Jiao Xiayao and Gu Yuda worked. So after contacting Zhou Xiao, they were immediately dispatched. In addition to accumulating materials, they also conducted a second verification of the flower wall.
Listening to the chatter of the three big E guys next to them, they didn't find them that noisy. Instead, they were quite interested in their conversation. At least they could add the tag #真实花墙# to the video they posted tonight, right?
Gu Yuda was waiting in line with the team ahead of him when he suddenly heard a sound. With a gentle breeze, the faint sound seemed to become clearer.
He and Jiao Xiayao exchanged glances, each seeing the confusion in the other's eyes. Just as they were still confused, a high-pitched female voice suddenly shouted excitedly in the crowd, "This is NINE STAR's rehearsal! The melody of the song is "Wind"! "
"Wind", the title song of NINE STAR's mini-album, is a huge hit in China. Even if you are not a fan, you can often hear this song on various occasions.
Reminded by the female voice, even Jiao Xiayao felt that the melody was "Wind." But was the soundproofing in this sports center really that good? Why was only this much sound coming through?
What Jiao Xiayao didn't know was that her feelings at that moment echoed those of more than half the people in the square. On this rare, slightly cool summer night, the seeds of anticipation took root and sprouted in her heart.
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