Chapter 478
The next morning.
While most fans were still immersed in the surprise of Ji Shao's song release, Zhu Jian, who was absorbed into the docking group after Ji Shao returned to New Town, saw the message sent in the group and immediately breathed rapidly.
After repeatedly confirming that the incoming message wasn't just an illusion, Zhu Jian was ecstatic. A fan meeting! This was something all the fans had been eagerly anticipating for the past two years.
Although he had expected that New Town would treat Ji Shao better than Huayao after he returned to his original agency, everything that had happened since the disbandment made Zhu Jian understand why netizens always liked to mention New Town when discussing Ji Shao.
The legacy of a major company is unmatched by others. This was evident in the arrangements made by the members' former agencies after NINE STAR disbanded. Being constantly busy has become the norm.
Zhu Jian is not bragging. During the period when the fan club was about to disband, many brands and production teams took the initiative to express their affection for Ji Shao to them in private messages in the fan club backstage.
Although these brands, relying on private messages backstage, clearly didn't have Ji Shao's contact information, Penguin and Digital would periodically compile the contact information these people proactively sent and send it to Xincheng's contact staff.
Ji Shao hadn't even disbanded yet, and already so many brands were approaching them, and they were approaching their fan club. Let alone other, more powerful brands, they were relying directly on their connections to contact Ji Shao's team for cooperation.
After NINE STAR disbanded, the members' physical and mental exhaustion was evident in the videos and photos posted by their fan club members and offline fans. Every day, under the group's host's business compilation blog, a large number of fans would express their deep concern for the members' desperate schedules. Two round-trip flights in one day were considered easy, and the intense, long work hours continue to this day.
But what did Xincheng give Ji Shao? Time to settle down after the filming of the TV series, the new album released by his original agency that Huayao had always talked about, and the fan meeting that his fans had been longing for. And all these...
These are all chips that Ji Shao got by winning the two Huacai Awards!
Zhu Jian hummed Ji Shao's new song somewhat out of tune, while tidying up the room and waiting for the video conference that the fan club was going to hold, and laughed secretly in his heart.
The relationship between Xincheng, Ji Shao, and Tiaosi will always be a two-way street, between Xiao Shao and them. The agency seems pretty good right now, but several big fans have already told Digital Sister that Xincheng staff have been secretly contacting them.
Zhu Jian didn't know the specifics of the contact. But it was clear, as Muzi explained, that the other party was using the same tactics used by the Chinese entertainment industry to recruit female fans. The agency would pay the female fans a salary, and then the fans would cooperate with the company to exploit fans and gain control of the conversation.
For other artists, it's usually not too difficult to arrange for a few fans in their fan clubs, and these fans are usually happy to enjoy the fan attention and some small privileges. Some people may think this is impossible, but once you make money from it, you will understand.
However, Ji Shao's fandom is significantly different from that of domestic entertainment fandoms. Because "Star 101" is an imported talent show, most of the fans who initially gained traction and subsequently became long-time fans have gone through the same "wash-up" process. Even Zhu Jian, who initially had the mindset of a long-time fan, ended up becoming incredibly committed.
It's naturally difficult for established fan circles to generate new, established fans. Many in Ji Shao's fan circle have decades of experience chasing stars in Japan and Korea. Zhu Jian, having been in the fan circle for so long, has naturally encountered many familiar faces. But everyone tacitly agrees not to bring up past events, and to "start anew" in their new home.
There were also poaching attempts within the fan club. Although Zhu Jian hadn't yet encountered the hoe that dug him out, he always actively participated in the bargaining chip discussions held by Xincheng. Then everyone realized that Xincheng was really more generous than Huayao! The price they offered was really high!
The room was almost ready, and it was time for the fan club to work together. While waiting, the contact at Xincheng also received a new news: tickets to Ji Shao's fan meeting would be free!
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"Xiaoxiao, it's Xiao Shao's fan meeting! You have to come this time!" Zhu Jian held the phone and said in a coquettish manner, "It's been a long time since we met offline! I've been thinking about you all the time~"
In the room, Zhou Xiao was listening to the phone while revising the part of the script he was responsible for, and the next second, Zhu Jian's three sweet "I miss you" gave him goosebumps all over the floor.
Zhou Xiao skipped the last sentence and listened to what Zhu Jian had just said. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "The meeting is free? That's great."
"Oh, to be honest, when we heard it was free, we were all so happy at first, but then we started to have a dilemma. Now we are discussing how to set a fair standard that can allow fans who have contributed to the meeting to go directly to the meeting without hurting the feelings of new fans." Zhu Jian said a little depressedly, "Can Shaozi make some money? If they just sell tickets directly, we don't have to think about it for so long."
Zhou Xiao listened to Zhu Jian's complaints, but his words and tone were filled with pride and pride. Speaking of troubles, it was actually quite useful.
Of course, all of this was due to laziness on the part of New Town. However, delegating this authority to the fan club was actually a good thing; at least it wouldn't result in a scene where everyone complained when the final list was announced.
"If you really make money, you won't be as happy as you are now," Zhou Xiao joked, "This is all from my heart, but it will be hard work for you!"
"Hehe~ I want to attend Xiao Shao's fan meeting no matter how much it costs~" Zhu Jian subconsciously touched the back of his head, then as if remembering something, he said with a smile, "Sister Digital said she will make a ticket-grabbing link. We plan to select only fans for this first fan meeting. Specific requirements, such as being over 18 years old, a super topic level of no less than 14, and having purchased endorsement products will be given priority..."
"How about setting up a feature where fans can get a refund three days before the fan meeting if they can't make it..." Zhou Xiao listened carefully and offered a suggestion. "From what you're saying, if you want to completely eliminate scalpers, Xincheng needs to accept everyone's suggestion and hand over all the tickets to the fan club."
"Ah~ We thought so too~" Zhu Jian was even happier now because of the tacit understanding between friends. "Ms. Zhongbao said she would also organize a questionnaire. Fans who want to grab tickets must first answer the questionnaire and then accept the public announcement."
"Then what about me?" Zhou Xiao said with a smile, "You just told me that I must go, so what if I can't grab it?"
Zhou Xiao was actually hesitant at first. She thought that the Mid-Autumn Festival CCTV Gala would be her last entertainment activity before joining the crew, but she never expected that the system would give her tickets this time.
However, the ticket issued by the system was just an introduction. The real key point was that Zhou Xiao felt he needed this opportunity to go out to adjust his mood.
The filming start date was officially set this time. Zhou Xiao had also glanced at the contract signed with the film studio while accompanying Director Fang. The fan meeting was scheduled for two days before the read-through. From today until the meet-up, and from the read-through to the start of filming, Zhou Xiao would be on set, barring any unexpected events.
Of course, Director Fang had also specifically advised Zhou Xiao to balance work and rest before she came to Zhejiang Province. Script readings weren't meant to prepare for the Gaokao, but even if they were, they'd still allow for a good rest before the exam. Zhou Xiao felt that asking Director Fang for this leave wouldn't be a problem.
Zhu Jian, who was on the other end of the phone, was overjoyed when he heard Zhou Xiao's words. Without even thinking, he blurted out, "If you want to come, even if there's only one spot, we'll give it to you!"
"Then I'll put your heart-pounding ID at the top of the public list," Zhu Jian laughed like a villain. "Then everyone will definitely say you got in through the backdoor!"
Zhu Jian was genuinely joking. You know, every time the fan club didn't include "Ping Ren Xin Dong" on the ticket list for previous events, a large group of fans would be typing away backstage questioning them. It really was every single time, without fail.
If Digital Sister and the others had not promptly explained that they already had tickets and would not participate in the ticket distribution, the fan club, which had just been established at that time, might have faced the crisis of disbanding again.
"Just kidding," Zhou Xiao replied cheerfully, "I already have the ticket."
To Zhu Jian, this meant that Xincheng had already given Zhou Xiao the tickets. Without giving it much thought, she asked Zhou Xiao if she wanted to book a hotel with them and happily hung up the phone. It's not bad not living together. If she's bored the next day, maybe she can even go visit!
Zhou Xiao also hung up the phone and was about to turn his attention back to the script spread out on the table, which already had a lot of details added in, when another call came in.
On the phone screen, Chen Shenju's name appeared, with the agency prefix already changed. Zhou Xiao had a vague suspicion in her mind. Based on her understanding of Chen Shenju and the fact that the fan meeting had already been notified to the fan club, was the call coming from Chen Shenju to give away tickets?
Zhou Xiao guessed the answer correctly, but she was only half right.
Chen Shenju on the other end of the phone said sincerely, "Teacher Zhou, I'd like to ask if you are free at the beginning of next month?"
"Xiao Shao is holding a fan meeting on the 9th of next month. Do you think you'd be free to come and take a set of official photos?" Chen Shenju's tone began to lighten. "Of course, whether you accept the photoshoot or not. We at New Town and Xiao Shao sincerely hope you can come and participate in this meeting!"
[Ding! Detected Xincheng Business Photoshoot invitation, accepted the invitation (0/1)]
Chen Shenju on the other end of the phone continued, "The meeting will be held near the film and television city. Xiao Shao will join the crew after this event. No matter what, I hope Teacher Zhou can come and get together."
Zhou Xiao, mistakenly thought to be overwhelmed with business, actually spent every day in the "study room," silently nodded in agreement. If I were to take an extra day off to film Ji Shao, the director wouldn't have any objections, right?
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