Who said this top flow is crazy! This top flow is awesome!

Chapter 165 Ji, you're so beautiful, Ji, you're absolutely so beautiful
It was close to midnight.

The audience members left the "Singer 2025" show.

Lin Yuan followed the flow of people and walked in the corridor at the exit.

My ears were filled with the various comments and discussions from the "jury" around me about this season of "Singer".

"Stevie sang really well. I feel that when she hears a good song, she's no less talented than Vansia."

"Ikeno is the one who's really strong. Didn't you see? He wrote, composed, and arranged all the music for 'Devil from Heaven' all by himself. Ikeno is a true all-rounder."

"NONONO, did you know that he also wrote and composed 'Light Years Away'? That's also one of Shi Shi's representative works."

“I didn’t believe it when people said Hu Ye was like Goujian, but now I see that he really is like Goujian.”

"..."

Of course, Lin Yuan was more concerned about the reviews of "Huo Yuanjia" and Chi Ye's elimination of Xiangtimo today.

His attention was drawn to the two girls who were "arguing" before the game started.

The two girls were also not far away when they went out, because they were in a similarly close position to him.

But the two of them no longer discussed who was stronger, Taro or Tiga. One of them was jumping around excitedly, while the other followed silently.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Seriously, getting angry over something as simple as following a celebrity?"

The lively woman frowned.

The silent woman remained silent for a long while before shaking her head in confusion: "I just think, how could Chi Ye possibly beat Chantilly?"

"...A win is a win. Huo Yuanjia is a great song. Coconut played better than Chantilly today. Is there a problem?"

Silent woman: "I just think he won undeservedly. That so-called Chinese style... to be honest, I can't appreciate it."

The lively girl had initially intended to comfort her companion, but upon hearing this, she became somewhat displeased: "Why can't you accept defeat?"

"In your eyes, everything from Europe and America is good, right? Putting aside today's competition results and works, just look at the Chinese style that Coconut mentioned. Can you confidently say that the piece is not good? As a music enthusiast, shouldn't you be happy about the birth of this style?"

The silent woman didn't speak, but she felt a strange sense of resistance and aversion.

The reason she does this is actually quite simple: she used to be a fan of Ji Heming... and now she's practically a "nostalgic fan."

Hmm, Ji's feet are showing.

What was the relationship between Chi Ye and Ji Heming before?
Other passersby may be deceived, but these "former" die-hard fans all have their own channels to follow their idol every day, so they naturally know that when their idol got into trouble, it was almost certainly because of Hu Ye's scheme.

He ultimately ended up in prison.

My brother himself admitted that Ikeno was behind his scheme, so why would he lie?!
So, her companion guessed correctly. Not only did she like Western things, but she also harbored hostility towards Ikeno from the beginning. This was determined by her past "stance" and could not be easily changed.

As for why she was so "devoted" to Ji Heming... it's because her brother was hailed as the king of Chinese entertainment industry endorsements and the most sought-after artist in the international fashion world during his lifetime.

That's right, it's still because of Western culture.

Before his accident, his brother was always a top celebrity with the highest "prestige". He even brought Western "hip-hop culture" to China. "The Rap of China" was a hit variety show.

These fans have always called themselves "Meigeni," which has the connotation of "every one of you," but more importantly, it means that they genuinely believe that being a fan of Ji Heming is a very classy thing to do.

This fan nickname sounds so classy!

Compared to the other three companies, and even the self-proclaimed "Little Coconut" by Huye's fans, they are N times more high-end and sophisticated. The others are just incredibly low-class!

The silent woman initially liked Western culture, but later came to like Ji Heming because of his "highbrow" attitude.

But today... she always thought the "overseas diva" with her amazing status had actually lost to Hu Ye, whom she looked down on the most.

Or is it because of some nonsense about "Chinese style"... what Chinese style? Is it self-proclaimed? Can it compete with Western music and culture?
She was very angry. She didn't approve of it. She felt that the "Singer" program had rigged things and that Chantilly had been wronged.

So, as soon as she got home, she logged into the QQ group. This was the official fan group left behind after Ji Heming's death. Usually, countless former fans of Ji Heming would "huddle together for warmth and support each other" here.

Today, the group chat was as lively as ever, with messages flooding in much faster than before. The usually quiet woman, seeing this, felt a surge of relief and immediately sent a message:
[Meigeni fans, does anyone understand? That lowlife Hu Ye actually beat Chantimemo today! The Singer program is so shady!]

As a result, after the message was sent out, the group chat, which had been buzzing with discussion, suddenly fell silent.

Immediately afterwards, an administrator sent a message:
[Please don't swear, Ikeno played well today, it wasn't a rigged game.]

The silent woman: "???"

It was only then that she noticed that the group was still sharing music, and the music being listened to was Ikeno's old EP album "Reboot".

The topic of discussion in the group just now was Ikeno's looks, facial features, figure, talent, and so on, with various debates and ratings.

Yes, Ji Heming's official fan group is actually discussing Chi Ye's "good points"!
The silent woman was dumbfounded.

She didn't understand what had happened. The manager who had just spoken was one of those people who, like her, hated Huye the most...

Don't you know?

A group member who is usually close to the silent woman typed a sad message: "It was officially announced today that my brother will be sentenced to at least fifteen years in prison. I don't know if it's true or not, but... he won't be getting out."

The silent woman was stunned again.

Yes.

My brother can't get out... Ji Heming is completely finished.

Several months have passed since his arrest, and Ji Heming's case and its severity have attracted international attention... He is still a Canadian citizen, and he... he hasn't even had the chance to return to "his own country".

Is this kind of scum really worth continuing to support?

Then another member of the group jumped out and said something that left all the fans stunned.

Scumbag... Ji Heming is indeed a scumbag. Before he got into trouble, everyone could deceive themselves. After he got into trouble, everyone could still barely deceive themselves. But now that the case has been settled and the "petitions" of more than a dozen victims are confirmed, how can they still deceive themselves?
So-called "brainless fans" are just information cocoons; they are only willing to deceive themselves. But when they finally come to their senses, the vast majority of them are still normal people.

So, Ji Heming's fans, who had "held on" for several months, finally began to waver.

At this moment, when they opened their eyes, the first thing they saw was Ikeno, whose popularity exploded tonight, and who had experienced various "tragic events" since the beginning of the year, but had never complained or played the victim, but instead "strived for self-improvement" and was getting better and better.

They opened their eyes, and the first thing they saw was Ikeno, his past and his current "strength".

Then, they suddenly realized... it seems, perhaps... maybe... Chi Ye's looks are better than Ji Heming's. He's really handsome, even more handsome than Ji Heming.

Moreover, his physique far surpassed Ji Heming's; he was more than half a head taller than Ji Heming, and…

Unlike Ji Heming, he has representative works, he has the support of "hit dramas", and even his musical talent and ability have been "recognized".

Such people are ten thousand times better than Ji Heming, so why do they continue to be obsessed with a "dead person"?

Open your eyes and look at the world, and you'll suddenly feel how vast the world is!
……

Ikeno deliberately chose this time to appear on "Singer," whether it was accidental or intentional.

Sister Pliers' assessment of him was correct; he is indeed very goal-oriented in his actions, and to put it bluntly, he likes to play mind games and scheme against others.

But Ikeno doesn't think this is wrong, because that's how you treat your opponents, and he never provokes people who haven't offended him.

Appearing on "Singer" allows her to promote her new song on the charts, help promote her movie this year, gain exposure, and capitalize on the season's popularity.

Earlier, he had used his connections this year to find out the date of Ji Heming's "official announcement," and tonight, everything is just right.

With the buzz generated and the profits realized, Teacher Shi also capitalized on the opportunity to gain popularity.

—The other competitors, the various young actors, such as Lao Peng, how can you compete with me? Before you even realize it, the first person "they" see is me.

"Brother Chi, according to the marketing department, the rate of follower growth has accelerated, and they're taking away the market share left by Ji Heming..."

Inside the supermarket, Coco followed behind Chi Ye, speaking softly.

"Hmm, anything else? What were the other people's reactions?"

"...Several companies have already realized this and are also doing marketing, but their popularity can't compare to ours right now...Several large companies have already contacted us, and they seem to be interested in cooperating."

Coco paused, there was something else she wanted to say but was too embarrassed to say because Shang Youshu was right in front of her, but the thought made her especially happy—Chi Ye had been promoted.

After her breakout role in "Lock Season," Ikeno's popularity has risen to a higher level, marking a significant step forward.

And she practically watched as Chi Ge did all of this. To be honest... behind the scenes of the show, it was all pure scheming.

Others come here to sing, but Brother Chi comes here to "start a business".

Chi Ye nodded and exclaimed, "Ki, you're so beautiful!"

"what?"

Coco was taken aback: "What?"

"fine."

"...By the way, Brother Chi, there's a lot of controversy surrounding 'Fearless' and its Chinese style right now..."

Coco wanted to continue talking.

Ikeno suddenly waved his hand: "We'll talk about it when we get back."

The woman in front of him, wrapped up like a rice dumpling, had already turned around and beckoned to him in a low voice: "Come on, come on, this is it!"

Chiye: "..."

He was also bundled up tightly at the moment, and only after walking over did he ask, "If the food you recommend isn't good, don't blame me for not taking you to eat melons next time."

"Oh dear, why don't you trust me?!"

Shang Jie was very dissatisfied, feeling that Chi Ye was somewhat "insulting" her foodie experience.

Yes, after this episode of "Singer" ended, Sheng Ning didn't even "wait" for Chi Ye to come out before leaving, clearly not wanting to see Chi Ye's smug face.

Sister Pliers was "humiliated on the spot" and refused to use pliers even if it meant death. Teacher Shi then hurriedly went to prepare for the next new song arranged by Chi Ye.

Only Chi Ye has some time for now. After he finishes arranging the next episode's work tomorrow, he has to fly back to the "Big Boss" crew. He can take the opportunity to bring back some local specialty snacks for the Empress Dowager.

So, after going out, they happened to catch a glimpse of Sister Shang peeking out, and the two hit it off immediately.

Of course... the reason why Chino came out with Sister Shang this time was for other business purposes.

"Are you reliable? With your experience as a little archer, are you sure you can recommend good stuff to me?"

Chi Ye looked at the row of shelves in front of Shang Jie, which were full of local snacks and specialties from southern Hunan. They were bright red and looked very appealing.

"Ikeno! If you call me a marksman again, I'll shoot you!"

Shang Jie is a good-tempered person, and after getting to know Chi Ye, she has no airs at all, unlike other girls who care about their image.

So when she heard Ikeno mention the Splatoon, she was furious: "Please, I'm a gourmet who has eaten my way through the world, are you even listening to me or not!"

Ikeno: "...What is that?"

Spicy fish tail!

Sister Shang pointed triumphantly at a package: "Didn't you say Xiaxia likes spicy food? This is perfect, this is definitely spicy enough!"

Chino glanced at it suspiciously, sensing something was off: "...Spicy enough? How spicy?"

After thinking for a moment, Sister Shang said, "It should be very spicy."

Hearing her tone, Chi Ye was dumbfounded: "You haven't eaten this before, have you?"

"Who says I haven't eaten it!" Sister Shang exclaimed, "Last time I ate it, I woke up the next day feeling like I'd been anally assaulted, I..."

Chiye: "???"

Sister Shang realized what was happening, her face turning bright red. She stammered, "Yes... I was just fed food, it felt spicy and numbing, so I drank something sweet..."

"By the way, I recommend you to @ me next time you interact with Xiaxia!"

Ikeno: "...Don't explain, I heard everything."

Shang Youshu lowered her head, her feelings complicated.

"Sister Shang, you definitely have a life."

Ikeno exclaimed, "A woman with such a vibrant life like you deserves a helping hand... Hmm, are you available at the end of the year?"

"Ok?"

Shang Youshu was taken aback, then came to her senses: "Why are you asking about my schedule?"

Ikeno smiled but didn't say anything.

……

at the same time.

The hotel where the "Singer" program crew was staying.

"Ha, even Ikeno can beat Chantemo now."

The teacher stormed back to the room and slammed the door shut. Hua Yichen, who was following behind, was nearly smashed in the door by the door, her newly repaired nose nearly falling apart.

"Chinese style? What do you mean by Chinese style? With his status, he thinks he can start his own school of thought?"

The teacher was very angry because Ikeno's popularity on "Singer" has now completely overshadowed hers!
Before that, she was the only truly talked-about figure on "Singer"!
#Fifty-year-old woman guarding the national gate# was stolen, her popularity was stolen, and now he won't even give her a fraction of it. The trending search list is full of Chi Ye, but not Yingzi!
It's not easy for Yingzi. Her reputation has been terrible for years, and she finally got a chance to "clear her name," only to have it snatched away by Chi Ye.

That person is so mean!
Moreover, she didn't agree with Ikeno's so-called "Chinese style" from the bottom of her heart, and she didn't think Ikeno could win against Chantilly based on the so-called "Chinese style".

If you win against an opponent I wouldn't even dare to choose, doesn't that make me look like a complete failure?

How can I possibly approve of you?

"To be honest, I don't quite appreciate that Chinese style either."

Hua Yichen nodded in agreement, then glanced down at her phone: "Hmm... but we don't need to rush, the company called."

The teacher was taken aback.

……

Inside the supermarket.

Chi Ye and Shang Jie were carrying two large bags of "local specialties." Chi Ye glanced sideways at the "fish tail" in Shang Jie's bag and asked, "Aren't you afraid of being... you know again?"

Sister Shang remained silent: "If you say that again, I won't have the time."

(End of this chapter)