"Today's advertisement shoot has three locations," Qiao Qian said.
"They are a large shopping mall, a school library, and finally, a government institution."
Twenty minutes later, in the quiet office, Qiao Qian began to brief everyone on the day's work. All present listened intently.
"The three of you will each play a role!"
Qiao Qian addressed the three female artists: Zhao Xiaoyan, Ling Xiaoru, and Fan Xiaobin.
"Don't be nervous. Just do as I say! I believe that for professionals like you, a few seconds of advertisement filming is far less arduous than a television drama."
"Here, I've prepared simple scripts. They outline the general scenes and roles. Take a look and see if they suit you. If not, we can swap."
As he spoke, Qiao Qian had the staff behind him produce the scripts and hand them to Zhao Xiaoyan, Ling Xiaoru, and Fan Xiaobin respectively.
What were called scripts were actually just A4 papers with some content printed on them, incredibly simple.
Qin Chuan happened to be sitting next to Fan Xiaobin. Seeing her receive a script, he leaned in to take a look.
Fan Xiaobin's script was for the school library shoot. Upon seeing its content, Qin Chuan's eyes immediately lit up.
The script's scenario involved playing a student who goes to the library to study after school.
The moment he read the script, Qin Chuan felt it was tailor-made for Fan Xiaobin, perfectly matching her demeanor.
If he remembered correctly, Fan Xiaobin was still a student herself.
"Binbin, you're very suited for this role!"
Qin Chuan couldn't help but say.
Fan Xiaobin nodded gently. She also liked the character, and for someone who had never filmed an advertisement before, it presented the least pressure.
Qin Chuan stood up and walked to Zhao Xiaoyan and Ling Xiaoru. He saw that Zhao Xiaoyan's script was for an elite lawyer in a courtroom, dealing with a legal dispute.
Ling Xiaoru's script was for a large shopping mall, playing an ordinary customer shopping in the mall.
Qin Chuan felt that this role arrangement must have been pre-planned by Qiao Qian, otherwise it couldn't have been so precise.
For a moment, he couldn't help but take another look at Qiao Qian.
As expected of a top director from CCTV, his serious and responsible attitude was truly impressive.
At the same time, he was filled with anticipation for the effect of this advertisement production.
"The three actresses, are you satisfied with your assigned roles?" Qiao Qian asked at this moment.
"I'm fine with it!" Fan Xiaobin spoke first, wanting to play the student role.
"I'm fine too!" Ling Xiaoru added.
"Of course, I can do it," Zhao Xiaoyan said with a smile.
"Very well, in that case, let's get moving!" Qiao Qian stood up. "Our first scene will be filmed at a large shopping mall near the CCTV building."
Everyone stood up and officially began today's advertisement shoot.
Following Qiao Qian to the shopping center, it was a high-end mall with a very large footprint, selling everything imaginable.
The mall manager, clearly notified in advance, stood at the entrance to welcome them.
Being chosen by CCTV as a filming location was also an honor for them.
After a brief introduction, Qiao Qian instructed the staff to unload the electronic lockers from the truck.
These were essential props and the most important protagonists; the shoot was impossible without them.
The electronic lockers were to be placed at the mall's entrances and exits, making it convenient for customers to store their belongings upon entering and retrieve them upon leaving, while also keeping the mall clean and enhancing its image.
As the electronic lockers were unloaded and neatly arranged against the wall, many onlookers looked at the uniformly colored products, which resembled furniture, with great curiosity.
Qin Chuan quickly had his people demonstrate the use of the electronic lockers. After the demonstration, others merely found it novel and fun, but the mall manager's eyes were already sparkling.
"This is truly a great product, practically tailor-made for malls like ours!"
"With it, we'll no longer have to worry about safekeeping customers' belongings!"
"And there will be no more instances of loss or theft!"
The mall manager happily patted the electronic locker.
In this era, even the highest-spec shopping centers, supermarkets, and other large malls did not yet have such convenient and secure products.
Many places still relied on the old manual storage method for customers' belongings, a method that consumed manpower and was prone to errors.
"Sir, our product is inherently designed for large malls, supermarkets, shopping centers, and other public places like yours."
"Of course, it should satisfy you at first sight!" Qin Chuan said with a smile.
The mall owner gave a thumbs-up, exclaiming with admiration, "Amazing! This business idea is absolutely brilliant!"
"When will your product be launched? I'll definitely want to buy some!"
Qin Chuan smiled and replied, "Soon, in about a month!"
While they were chatting, everything was ready. Simultaneously, Ling Xiaoru, in the makeup room, had finished her makeup and gotten ready.
Her role today was that of a very ordinary customer. She didn't even need to change her clothes, only adding a handbag.
At Qiao Qian's call of "Action!", everyone held their breath, ready and alert.
Ling Xiaoru, with her slender figure and sweet appearance, walked in from the mall entrance. Familiar with the layout, she first approached the electronic lockers.
She gently pressed the "Store" button. With a "click," a small metal door on the closed electronic locker popped open.
Ling Xiaoru placed her handbag inside and closed the small metal door.
With a buzzing sound, a small slip of paper was dispensed from the slot in the middle.
Ling Xiaoru casually tore it off and put it in her pocket, then proceeded with elegant steps and posture to pick up a shopping cart and began her shopping.
A few minutes later, Ling Xiaoru emerged pushing a cart full of items. She approached the electronic locker and entered the four-digit code from the paper slip. With a "click," the small metal door sprang open.
Ling Xiaoru took out her handbag and left with her purchases.
"Cut!"
"Perfect!"
"One take!" Qiao Qian shouted excitedly.
Ling Xiaoru immediately relaxed, dropping the shopping bag she was holding with a "thump." She rubbed her sore wrist and pouted, "I think I bought a bit too much; my wrists are numb!"
Her remark made everyone laugh, creating a cheerful atmosphere.
"Couldn't you have bought a little less?" Shen Anna asked.
Ling Xiaoru spread her hands innocently, "I was afraid if I bought too little, I wouldn't be in character!"
"Miss Xiaoru is indeed a professional actress. Filming this kind of advertisement is a piece of cake for her."
"Come, let's pack up and move to the next scene!" Qiao Qian called out loudly.
The previously laughing and playful group immediately resumed their busy work.