Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 911: Love is like business, it takes both coaxing and deceiving (Part )

"Boss, what are you doing?"

In New York, after communicating with Liverpool FC, Bea Shaffer came to Xiangyang's hotel door and knocked gently.

After the door was opened from the inside, Xiangyang was still playing with his camera leisurely before leaving.

This action aroused Bi Shafer's curiosity.

Mainly from the day this thing was taken out, she noticed that Xiangyang would occasionally set up the SLR camera first and then walk back and walk past the lens again.
If you really want to record it, just give me the camera.

This is not a pure waste of time.

"Waste of time?" Xiang Yang smiled and checked whether the footage he had just recorded was what he wanted. Then he smiled and said:

“You don’t understand, this is called Vlog.”

After that, he raised his camera and pointed it at Bi Shaver and said, "Come on, little bee, say hello to your friends in front of the camera."

"In front of the camera"

Bi Shaffer waved her hands and cooperated casually.

She thought that Xiangyang might have been confused because of frequent business negotiations in the past two days, which was why he did some strange things here.

It's not her fault.

Vlog, a video blog that is now familiar to everyone, is generally recognized to have its origin in 2012, when it was created by British fashion blogger Casey Neistat and quickly became popular.

In 2011, what Xiangyang is doing at this moment is really a bit puzzling.

"This is my assistant. Without her, I might not even know what to do in my daily work." Xiangyang smiled at the camera, his face full of helplessness.

"Boss, it's time for us to set off." Bi Shafer tapped the dial on his wrist.

"Ok."

Speaking of leaving, Xiang Yang nodded, and before he blocked the camera with his hand, he smiled at the camera:

"Then we'll see you in England next."

"."Bi Shaffer looked at all this calmly. What was going on?

"This is called interaction, understand? We need to get closer to the audience watching the Vlog and make them feel involved."

After organizing the SLR camera, Xiangyang explained.

Vlog, there is a formula.

Apart from those Vlogs that are purely for curiosity, in China, Vlogs shot by celebrities or fashion bloggers all have three essential elements.

Bagels, coffee, fried eggs.

Or it could be elements of petty bourgeoisie life such as aromatherapy, buying flowers, and coffee.

The casual, relaxed and refined style tone conveyed in the video is the main reason why Vlog has become a fashion leader as soon as it was released.

Of course, the content that was refined for the sake of refinement was later rejected by netizens.

But it has just shifted to the short video field in another form.

"If that's the case, Boss, would you like to have a cup of coffee on the plane later?" Bi Shafer listened with great interest.

Unexpectedly, Xiangyang came up with something new.

The public's desire to spy on the lives of celebrities has always existed, and when it comes to content, it seems that travel, chatting, fashion and beauty, food, etc. can all be related to it.

As long as you are willing to share.

This just happens to be in line with the self-expression that social networks pursue today.

“I can take some pictures of my work.” Xiangyang thought, come on, I’m not an internet celebrity. I don’t have to show off even when drinking a cup of coffee.

Well.
There is no need to display private jets.

After all, it is the property of Hermès.

But Xiangyang had already planned the content of his Vlog.

There is no need to let my wife film some variety shows.

It’s so fun to shoot Vlog.

"I can take pictures for you," Bi Shaffer suggested with a smile. She said that the designer's daily life should be interesting to watch.

Otherwise, why do so many people like to watch Karl Lagerfeld's documentaries?

It’s simply that people who pay attention to fashion are very curious about what those who lead fashion trends are doing every day.

And this glamorous job is full of mystery.

“Haha~” Xiangyang shook his head. Vlog is only interesting if you shoot it yourself. It’s not good to put the camera in someone else’s hands.

"Oh, by the way, Shaffer, please help me contact the person in charge of Station B and the person in charge of DJ, and ask them to come to Paris. I have something I want to discuss with them in person."

Vlog became so popular thanks to Youtube.

in the country, the popularity of this subject only gradually emerged around 2016.

Xiangyang doesn't want to let Bilibili miss it.

Similarly, equipment for shooting Vlogs is also one of the future selling points of DJ products.

Compared to portable sports cameras, SLR cameras can provide clearer image quality.

It’s so heavy.

However, today's sports cameras are lacking in terms of battery life, picture clarity, and anti-shake performance.

But whoever comes up with this kind of product first will get more attention by leveraging the dividends of celebrities and fashion bloggers in developing the Vlog field.

Don’t underestimate this group of people’s ability to sell goods.

"Okay, Boss."

Without Xiangyang's further explanation, Bi Shafer understood what he wanted to do.

This is just like the acquisition of DMG Media.

Even though no conclusion has been reached with VisionChina Media Group at the moment, the initiative is firmly in our hands.

The rest is simply a matter of agreeing on price.

Even if it is impossible to obtain 100% of DMG Media shares from China Media, the subsequent layout is already underway.

To be honest, Bi Shaffer really couldn't figure out why those three people would sign the gambling agreement without hesitation.

The box office of more than 2 million converted into US dollars is about 3000 million.

Can Chinese movies really get such box office results just by shooting casually?

That's too confident.

"That's why I let Little John be the producer of this movie." Xiangyang said with a smile while pulling the suitcase.

When he woke up today, he also paid attention to the news about DMG Entertainment in China.

As expected, with the huge interpersonal relationships, the entire domestic entertainment landscape, whether it is portal websites or public accounts on Weibo, has various reports about "Summer Fun".

Some reports even stated with certainty that Liu Qianqian would also make a cameo appearance in this movie.

Even Liu Qianqian's husband didn't know this inside information.
You can imagine who arranged this.

"Boss, do we need to ask Liu to clarify?" Thinking that this was related to the acquisition, after helping Xiangyang put away his luggage, Bi Shafer still asked one more question.

"Clarify? Why clarify it?"

Xiang Yang shook his head.

He also wanted to see what tricks these deadbeats would use next, and how to stop them now.

"Xia Fu, this is a rare learning opportunity for you." Xiang Yang said after getting in the car and greeting the driver.

If Yu Dong dares to help Xiao Wuge and others to falsify the movie box office.

Then don't blame him for not remembering the past.

Bi Shafer was stunned for a moment, learning
Boss, do you know how many emails the school has sent you in your mailbox asking you to report?
"I'll report in February." Xiangyang smiled awkwardly.

Missing the first semester is okay.

If the school really gave him trouble, he would say he was there to accompany his wife on maternity leave.

Ok.

In France, women only have 16 weeks of maternity leave.

But the twins were at 34 weeks.

As the father of the child, I should enjoy equal treatment.

As a public figure, you should also speak up for men!
In order to prevent Bi Shaffer from making a fuss about this matter, Xiangyang took out the SLR camera from his camera bag.

"I'm on my way to the airport now, which takes about 30 minutes. It takes about 7 hours to fly from New York to London, which is about 3 hours earlier than Beijing to London. This way, I can not only take some time to rest, but also buy flowers in advance."

Beside him, Bi Shafer curled her lips as she heard him mutter.

You can't forget that Liu Qianqian likes flowers.

But with Little John waiting for you over there, it would be a miracle if you could have any time to rest.

"Hello, everyone, welcome to watch my first episode of Volg, I am Jiang Mumu~"

Just like Xiang Yang, Jiang Mumu was also making preparations for departure in Beijing late at night. It took her two days to understand the content of the email Xiang Yang sent her.

"Today, I will accompany my idol to the airport and take the same flight to London. Of course, the lucky audience member is not me. Haha~"

Jiang Mumu pouted. She was extremely envious of the lucky fan who got to travel with Liu Qianqian.

But then again, as a specially invited media, she is not bad either.

It’s just that it can’t appear in the footage of Bilibili.

"But I also prepared a gift for Liu Xixi. I hope she can spare some free time to sign for me. As for the gifts, I hope everyone can follow Vogue China Public Account on Bilibili and Weibo to participate in the lucky draw."

"Okay, let me show you the gifts I prepared. I hope you like them."

As he spoke, Jiang Mumu took out his own collection from the side of the table.

There are Liu Xixi's covers, Liu Xixi's CDs, and Liu Xixi's posters
As a die-hard fan.

Jiang Mumu’s collection really has plenty of these.

But every time she showed one of them in front of the camera, her heart ached.

She wanted to cry when she thought about giving these treasures to others.

However, Xiang Yang said that if Liu Qianqian, as an invited media, cooperated in recording a Vlog that satisfied him, he would ask Liu Qianqian to cook a meal for her as a reward.

"In addition to these, I have also prepared 88 movie ticket coupons for "Time Traveler" for all my friends. I hope this movie, which will be released on Valentine's Day, will be a big hit~"

"Okay, these are the gifts I prepared. Of course, barley is indispensable." After showing the gifts he had prepared one by one, Jiang Mumu took out a bunch of wrapped barley from the side.

"The custom of sending barley at a movie premiere is actually a traditional Chinese blessing ceremony. The eighth day of the first lunar month is the Grain Festival, and on this day, people usually perform blessing activities such as divination of grain, viewing grain, worshipping grain, and scattering grain.

In some areas, the eighth day of the first lunar month is also the "Shunxing Festival". In order to seek the blessing of the star gods and express gratitude to the star gods, there is also a custom of eating Yuanxiao. So friends, you don't only eat Yuanxiao on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

By the way, the Eight Immortals Festival is also on this day."

Sending barley as a gift is an ancient Chinese tradition, to pray for a good harvest.

In the central China region, there is a custom of celebrating Grandma Wheat King’s birthday on the 27th day of the fifth lunar month.

This kind of activity is very grand among the people.

It is definitely not because "Da Mai" is a homophone of "Da Mai" that the practice of sending wheat has started in the Chinese entertainment industry.

With the help of the bouquet of barley, he gave a proper explanation of why the movie was released. After people started sending barley to the creators one after another, Jiang Mumu turned off the camera.

Although she is very skilled in using the camera.

But like Xiangyang, she also checked the Vlog she had shot before quickly packing her luggage and getting in the car to head to the airport to meet Liu Qianqian and the crew who were leaving tonight.

It felt pretty good. But maybe because it was the first time I muttered to myself in front of the camera, my facial expression was a little stiff.

But it's quite interesting.

"I didn't expect that a girl from the south like you knows so much." The taxi driver couldn't help but sigh as he listened to Jiang Mumu's story about the origin of sending barley.

Whether it is Shunxing or Gu Ri, they are both important festival activities in the old capital.

But now even many young people in Beijing only know how to eat dumplings and visit temple fairs on the fifth day of the New Year.

"Why, driver, do you know this festival?"

"Of course, I heard it from my grandma when I was a kid"

As we were chatting, the taxi arrived at the departure level of T3 airport. Before leaving, the driver seemed a little reluctant to leave.

Just when he helped to get the luggage out of the trunk, he realized that after getting here smoothly all the way, the departure floor was bustling with people.

"Thank you, Master." Jiang Mumu stood on tiptoe and looked towards the crowded departure entrance.

If I'm not mistaken, these people should be the team responsible for recording the variety show, and Liu Qianqian was surrounded by fans who knew in advance and came to see them off.

There's no way, Liu Xixi is too conspicuous.

And even if she wanted to keep a low profile today, it would be difficult.

The staff who were carrying cameras and filming were also easily noticed.

Fortunately, the terminal at night is not as crowded as during the day.

"Oh no! I'm going to be too late." Jiang Mumu became a little anxious as he found himself carrying a suitcase and gifts and had no hands free to use the camera.

"Girl, watch your step."

The little girl who was quiet in the car got out of the car and jogged towards another entrance of the terminal, as if she had become a different person.

The taxi driver shouted kindly.

What did the guy I picked up from this hotel where I often hang out call these star-chasing girls?
Forget it, take care of him.

It’s better to hurry and queue up.

With so many people coming to the airport tonight, business must be good.

After making a circle around the departure level of the airport, the taxi he was driving soon arrived at the arrival level of the airport and started queuing.

From the traffic broadcasts he often listened to, he knew that there were more than 200 people waiting in line ahead of him.

If I counted, it seemed that when it was my turn, the lively crowd on the departure floor had almost dispersed.

As his colleagues in front of him picked up their passengers and left one after another, it was his turn after about half an hour.

When I turned my head, I saw that they were indeed a group of young girls.

There were three girls of similar age riding in his car back to the city.

As soon as they got on the bus, the three of them immediately started chatting loudly, constantly exchanging the photos they had just taken on the departure floor.

You know what, I really came to the right place today.

The film crew and Liu Xixi's agent actually agreed to let her take photos with her fans!

This is too difficult.

You know, it has been a long time since Liu Xixi had the opportunity to interact with fans up close in public.

Listening to the buzzing sound in his ears, he couldn't help but miss Jiang Mumu who had just pulled over and listened to him talk about traditional culture while driving seriously.

Girls, it’s better to be quiet.

Well.
Come to think of it, the girl who just ran off to chase a star didn't look very quiet.

"Who is the star you are following?" He asked casually out of curiosity.

"Master, we are here to see Liu Qianqian off to the airport today." The girl sitting in the passenger seat smiled happily.

"Liu Xixi"

The taxi driver frowned.

This name sounds so familiar.

I seem to have heard it in the video that girl played just now.

"Does she have a movie coming out?"

"Yeah, that's her." The three girls couldn't help but feel even happier when they heard that an elderly grandfather also knew about Liu Xixi's upcoming movie "Time Traveler".

"Uncle, how did you know? Are you going to the cinema to watch it too?"

"Uncle, let me tell you, the movie 'Time Traveler' is really good. You can take some time to go watch it with your family."

"uncle."

Hearing the three young girls calling "uncle" on their left and "uncle" on their right, the taxi driver, who was still struggling for a living in the middle of the night, felt that his head was being confused by this endless enthusiasm.

"I don't have time to watch it, haha. The movies and stars that you young people like to watch may not be suitable for someone of my age."

"Uncle, there are Wang Zhiwen and Feng Yuanzheng."

"Ah?" The driver was surprised.

He may not know who Liu Xixi is, but he is very familiar with Lao Wang and Lao Feng.

"What role does Feng Yuanzheng play in it?"

"The role he played is as popular as 'Don't Talk to Strangers'." A girl said smartly.

"This..." The driver was stunned subconsciously.

So bold?

or
Can you go back and ask the idol in my family to find this movie for me?
Before he knew it, the taxi driver who had been recommended this service all the way began to have doubts in his heart.

"By the way, uncle, when we get there we can show you a trailer. There are several old cars in it. You may have seen them."

"Haha, I just saw the red flag."

The taxi driver smiled modestly.

He has seen quite a few luxury cars.

It’s not because there are always luxury cars driving in front of the hotel, but because several old Italian antiques were parked in the parking lot of this hotel not long ago.

Out of professional habit, he leaned over to take a look.

You know what, I've never seen these cars before.

It's a pity that someone like him who has been driving for half his life can't go up and touch the steering wheel to experience it for himself.

But I chatted and laughed with these girls all the way, and then we arrived at the ordinary hotel where they were staying.

The taxi driver was really in no hurry to leave.

In the middle of the night, hanging around in the city can save you gas money rather than wandering around in an empty city.

And after such a long journey, he was ready to get off the car and smoke a cigarette to calm down.

And after watching the latest trailer of "Time Traveler" on the girl's phone in the passenger seat, he actually felt that he had some interest in the film.

Especially when the male protagonist (Qin Hao) and his father (Wang Zhiwen) were walking and talking on the coast, it reminded him of something.

It seemed as if he was tired of running around in this bustling city and he hadn't communicated with his children for a long time.

"Uncle, let's get off the bus now. You should go to bed early." The girls who came to chase stars didn't have much luggage except for wearing a lot of clothes and each holding a camera.

"Okay, you guys hurry up too."

The driver waved his hand with a smile.

"Remember to take some time to go to the movies." Before leaving, several girls did not forget to recommend it to others.

"Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."

The driver muttered.

He looked away only after he saw the three young girls, still full of energy, skipping into the hotel.

For no reason, I smiled slightly.

Young is good.

I'm old now, so I'd better have a cigarette.

He opened the car window, took out a cigarette from his jacket pocket as usual and put it in his lips, lit it and took a deep breath while turning up the radio again, then picked up the cup of strong tea and turned it on.

The host's voice came from the radio.

"The next song that will continue to accompany listeners late at night is the movie promotion song sung by Liu Xixi for "Time Traveler".

"I've been competing with her all night."

The taxi driver muttered something and took another deep puff of his cigarette.

“After listening to this song, if you have anything you want to share with other listeners late at night, you can edit a text message and send it to
We will draw three lucky viewers and give them a ticket to the Wanda Cinema for the movie "Time Traveler" directed by Zhang Mouzi and starring Wang Zhiwen, Feng Yuanzheng, Liu Qianqian, Qin Hao and others."

"." After a moment of hesitation, the taxi driver took two sips before coming to his senses.

An old Nokia phone had been taken out of his pocket without him noticing.

"Isn't this considered star-chasing?"

"Forget it. Even if I win, I may not have time to watch it. How can I be so lucky?"

He smiled noncommittally, put his phone down again, and flicked the ash off his cigarette.

The cold night wind blew into the car, not only taking away the choking smell of cigarettes, but also making the taxi driver shiver subconsciously.

He took two quick puffs and flicked the cigarette butt away. He complained: "This 103.9 is too stingy. What can a movie ticket do for you? Really..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he started the car.

Where is the most busy place in Beijing at night?

In addition to the bar street in Sanlitun, there are also places where business activities are held late at night.

He knew there was a cinema here that had night shows.

While I was at it, I went in and asked when the movie would be released.

It seems like a good idea to go to the cinema with your family during the holidays. At least it is better than getting drunk and missing work the next day.
"Mumu, why are you here too?"

In the VIP lounge of the airport, Liu Qianqian found it a bit strange to see Jiang Mumu fiddling with his SLR camera, taking a picture of himself and then pointing it towards her.

It was the first time she saw someone using this thing to record a video.

After all, now whether it is an iPhone or a model of other brands, you can record videos more conveniently.

Jiang Mumu, who was originally in a happy state and kept grinning, heard this and asked in a daze:

"Didn't Brother Yang tell you?"

"What?" Liu Qianqian shook her head.

She sent Little John and his family off yesterday and was busy preparing for the filming of a variety show today. She hasn't found the time to have a serious chat with Xiang Yang yet.

"."

Jiang Mumu frowned, feeling cheated.

Now, is it too late to delete the Vlog that I just edited and sent out?
"Come, let me introduce you to a friend. You can call her Baozi~"

"Baozi." Jiang Mumu's mouth twitched.

In just one second, she had already figured out how to introduce herself, "Hello, congratulations~ I'm the fool who was fooled by your idol's husband."

Uh ~
It was discovered that the only person sitting in the lounge was a photographer who was following the shooting, and even Liu Qianqian's assistant and agent Zhao Xin was not present.

Suddenly, Jiang Mumu's eyes lit up.

It seems that I am not the only one who has been deceived.
(End of this chapter)