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Chapter 201: The Golden Melody Award-winning sci-fi epic, *The Magic City Fortress*

[Brother Chi's song "Jiangnan" has been nominated for the Golden Melody Awards, which will begin in two weeks.]

Coco sent me news about "Jiangnan" being nominated for the Golden Melody Awards.

Speaking of this, the release time of "Jiangnan" was a bit too late to apply for the Golden Melody Awards, and the conditions for mainland singers to apply for the Golden Melody Awards are generally very "strict".

One of the most basic requirements is that works submitted for the Golden Melody Awards must be submitted by companies located in Taipei; record companies from other regions are not eligible to apply.

This year has clearly played a significant role in this.

Because my aunt already had a certain network and influence in Hong Kong and Taipei, and because "Professor Chi" was very popular in Southeast Asia, after some maneuvering, we managed to get him submitted for the Golden Melody Awards at the very last minute through her connections.

Of course, even without this connection, Ikeno would most likely still be nominated for the Golden Melody Awards this year.

This is the news he received later.

His boss called him and said only one sentence: "Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Chi. Go and bring the award back."

Ikeno instantly understood the intention behind it.

Here's a brief introduction to the Chinese Golden Melody Awards.

Although the Chinese music scene has gradually declined in recent years, the Golden Melody Awards are truly the highest award in the Chinese music scene, bar none.

In the early years, countless superstars in the music scene were called "superstars" and rose to fame because they won the Golden Melody Award.

This is different from the "King of Singers" who won the "Singer" competition.

The Golden Melody Awards' influence in the music industry is comparable to that of the three major film awards for Best Actor; it is a top-tier award recognized both within and outside the industry.

Let's put it this way: Yingzi is known as the "uncrowned queen" of the Golden Melody Awards. She has been nominated three times, but has never won a single one. This has little to do with her singing ability; it's more due to other reasons.

Apart from Yingzi, Han Hong, with her exceptional singing skills, has never even received a nomination.

Of the remaining top singers and singers in the Chinese music scene (mainland China), none have ever actually won a Golden Melody Award.

Yes, not a single one. Not a single one has won this award in the history of mainland China.

The few who were nominated all debuted under Taipei Records, and after coming to mainland China, they basically lost any chance of winning a Golden Melody Award.

However, the Golden Melody Awards are not quite the same as the Golden Horse Awards. The Golden Horse Awards are now quite criticized, but the Golden Melody Awards are one of the most authoritative awards in the music industry and the highest honor in Chinese music.

So the leader's words clearly mean that the time has come again when he needs you to "represent" him.

Due to the popularity of "Professor Chi", Chi Ye is actually a very "special" existence now.

He's not just incredibly popular in mainland China; Professor Chi still wields immense influence throughout Southeast Asia—especially since he hasn't been to Taipei even once since "My Love from the Star" aired.

Professor Chi's first trip to Taiwan must have been of extraordinary significance.

—The Taiwanese entertainment industry and the Golden Melody Awards were overjoyed that he could come, and fans in the island region were "overjoyed and wept tears of joy."

Mainland fans are eagerly awaiting the final result, and even the entire Chinese music scene is waiting to see if he can "break through the encirclement" and make history.

Even in terms of deeper cultural "breakthroughs"...

It is indeed of great significance.

Ikeno wasn't originally scheduled to go, but since he was going to be "representative" again, he really had to go and see for himself.

In addition, he had many other things to take care of during this trip to Taiwan, such as checking out the filming locations in Taipei for the fast-moving crew of "Flu," as well as filming in Taipei for "The Boss" after its release date was set... and more...

A certain celebrity surnamed Ning believes that he is extremely bad, and he feels that he cannot take the blame and needs to shift the blame.

"Where are you going?"

That day, after Chi Ye finished communicating with the crew, he was about to leave when Shang Jie, who had been sullen, stopped him.

Ikeno bluntly stated, "Didn't I already say I was going to the Golden Melody Awards to show off?"

Shang Jie Piao Hu: "Can't you just stop showing off?"

Chiye: "Huh?"

"...What will I do if you leave?"

Sister Shang said dejectedly, "Also, your ending is not good, I don't accept it."

Chiye: "..."

He looked at Shang Youshu with slight concern: "Do you want to take a rest?"

—Sister Shang is such a sentimental person.

Since filming "Girl", the first half was fine, but in the second half, she would secretly post on her WeChat Moments every night using a secondary account... in the tone and perspective of "Shen Jiayi".

Unrequited Love (Imagining)
You always say physics formulas are too difficult, but the hardest thing to solve is the look in your eyes when I look at you—looks that never seem to return.

I filled my draft paper with your name, then repeatedly crossed it out with correction tape, just like our relationship—it existed, yet no one knew.

The milk tea you handed me—I only noticed the "Good luck on your exams" sticker on the bottom when I took the last sip. Turns out, even the sweetness takes a long time to arrive.

The True Feelings Section:
Later I realized that the word "good friend" was actually the furthest distance between us.

If time could turn back, I would definitely tilt the umbrella a little more towards you on that rainy day.

The song "Sunny Day" is playing on repeat in my headphones, but our story will forever remain on a "rainy day."

She thought Ikeno didn't know, but in fact, Ikeno had seen the draft paper that she left aside when she touched up her makeup.

"Sunny Day" is such a beautiful song... Ms. Koike, you are so talented, could you sing it for me?"

Ikeno: "...Sis, how about I take you with me? Let's go relax."

"?!"

Sister Shang's eyes lit up.

Chino paused for a moment, then said, "It might be a bit tiring on the way... I'll also be checking on the progress of my next project later, the environment there isn't very good... Anyway, if you don't mind the fatigue, come with me."

"!!"

Shang Jie paused, her artistic mind returning to normal, and shook her head frantically: "NONONO, Teacher Xiao Chi, you go suffer by yourself... Go by yourself, I'm not going."

Ikeno: "...Alright then, see you later."

Sister Shang's mood soured again, and she stared intently at him: "I'll wait for you, can you come back soon?"

Ikeno was silent for a while, then said, "I'll be quick."

"You haven't finished your homework, I won't do it for you."

"..."

Chiye "ran away".

Shang Youshu stared at his back for a long time before looking away. Her expression had lost its previous "resentment," but she was still a little downcast.

"Sis, what Professor Chi just said... isn't that tiring. If you want to go, he'll definitely take you. Why don't you go?"

The assistant next to him was puzzled.

She knew Shang Jie well. Although Shang Jie was lazy, Chi Ye was obviously teasing her just now, and what she said wasn't actually that "tired".

But... Sister Shang... why don't you go?
"You do not understand."

Sister Shang sighed, her tone light: "I can't stand seeing him being close to other women right now. To maintain my image, I'd better not go."

The assistant was taken aback: "Another woman?"

Who is it?

Are you going to attend the Golden Melody Awards this summer?

Shang Jie didn't say anything, but Chi Ye quickly figured out who the "other woman" was.

……

Flight waiting area.

"You want me to piggyback on Chi Ye's popularity? To create a CP (couple pairing) with him? Ha, are you kidding me? I didn't even piggyback on his popularity when he was at his peak, and you want me to piggyback on him now?!"

Shi Jinwei listened to her agent's advice on the phone, finding it "incredible": "When did I, Shi Jinwei, ever need to ride on his coattails? Are you insulting me?!"

"...Then if you're not going to rub against me, just refuse! Where are you now?!"

The agent on the other end was very unhappy and shouted, "Answer me! Where are you standing right now! Are you in the flight terminal? Are you on the same flight as Ikeno? Did you make an appointment with him?!"

Sister Pliers was furious: "I was forced into this by you all!" "You, you, your mouth, you can't even keep up with the latest shit."

The agent made a blunt comment and then hung up the phone.

Sister Pliers was even angrier: "Ha, what did she say? She said I eat shit... I really... I'm leaving right now, going back! I'm not participating in the Golden Melody Awards!"

"Hey... Sister Shi, don't worry, she misunderstood you, how could I possibly misunderstand you?"

The assistant tugged at Shi Jinwei: "I know you didn't mean that. It's okay, as long as we have a clear conscience."

"...You understand me best."

It's not that Sister Pliers really didn't want to go to the Golden Melody Awards... After all, as a singer, no one would refuse an invitation to the Golden Melody Awards.

The main thing is... the thought of Ikeno being nominated for seven or eight of the most prestigious Golden Melody Awards makes her feel awkward.

Ding dong.

Just then, her WeChat notification sound rang.

When Sister Pliers picked up her phone, she saw a message from Chi Ye:
[Pliers, seeing this letter is like seeing the person in person.]

I saw you waiting for me, but considering you don't like riding on others' coattails, I've already quietly boarded the plane myself. See you at the Golden Melody Awards.

【Fault pressure field. 】

Pliers Girl: "??!"

"Ikeno! You mustn't...you mustn't...ah! You're driving me crazy!"

Pincer Sister wanted to curse Ikeno to a terrible death, but for some reason she felt it wasn't right. However, she couldn't swallow her anger and felt full of grievances with nowhere to vent them.

She waited here for Ikeno for five hours...

The other party left first.

gone…

I didn't mean to ride your coattails; I just wanted to keep you company.

The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, until her eyes even reddened.

"Sister Shi...are you...alright?"

The assistant was startled.

"What could possibly happen to her? Anyone who dares to cause her trouble, we'll clamp them down, clamp them to death."

A familiar voice rang out, and Shi Jin was slightly startled. She turned around and saw Chi Ye walking over happily, waving his boarding pass: "What are you standing there for? Have you picked it up? If you have, then let's go."

Shi Jin glared at him slightly, but stood still.

Chi Ye subconsciously adjusted his mask, glanced around, and then lowered his voice: "If we don't leave now, this place might get blocked. Security check is about to expire. Are you coming or not?"

Pliers-chan raised her head, her beautiful and three-dimensional features looking down at Ikeno.

Chi Ye glanced at her indifferently, and without waiting for her, turned around and walked inside.

Shi Jinwei: "?!!"

She was furious, trembling all over, feeling both annoyed and wronged: "What does this mean? He's giving me attitude... Does he even have a heart? He's always like this to me!"

Can't you say something nice to me?!

If you're a little "softer" with me, I... I might actually take advantage of you... but I'll definitely "change my opinion" of you too!
Hey!
Thinking about this, Sister Pliers became even more agitated, stomped her foot on the spot, and winked at her assistant.

Assistant: "?"

"Oh...oh...go away, go now! If you don't leave, I won't pay you this month's salary! Sister Shi, I'll bully you!"

Shi Jinwei: "..."

She abandoned her assistant and took long strides to "chase after" her.

"Sis, don't rush... slow down."

"Don't rush, it's almost time. If you don't go through security soon, your time will be over."

Assistant: "..."

Why didn't you do this sooner?
……

on the plane.

Ikeno sat by the window, looking at several documents in his hand.

Beside her, Sister Pliers was leaning halfway out, with most of her buttocks sticking out as well. She was facing away from Ikeno, and her posture looked rather strange and uncomfortable. This had been going on for about twenty minutes since she boarded the plane.

Ok…

Ikeno still didn't "take the initiative to apologize to her".

Pliers Sister was even angrier. She felt that this time, not only her thyroid, but also her breast cancer was about to be caused by Ikeno's anger.

"clamp."

"Um?!"

Finally, Ikeno spoke, and Pincer Sister immediately took the opportunity to change her posture. Although she was still "angry with her back to me," she secretly moved her butt a little further in, making her much more comfortable.

She looked at Chi Ye with a "cool" expression: "What is it?"

"Oh, it's nothing, just testing whether you've been listening to music."

Chi Ye casually pointed to the Bluetooth earphone hanging on her fair ear: "Looks like you really weren't listening. You responded immediately even when it was so quiet."

Shi Jin's small face turned visibly red: "Chi Ye, I feel like you've been manipulating me all along. Have you... have you ever thought about how I feel?"

"Does seeing me like this give you a sense of accomplishment?!"

"..."

Chino thought about it seriously and said frankly, "It's alright. It's just that my mouth is not good to begin with, and then I ran into someone with a mouth like yours... I really didn't mean it. It's just that sometimes I 'reject my own kind'."

"..."

Shi Jin glanced at him for a few seconds, then looked away, and actually snorted but didn't retaliate.

Because… he actually said, “I didn’t mean to”…

He apologized!

Chi Ye apologized to Shi Jinwei!
Haha, he apologized, that means he's backed down, that means he's "admitted his mistake"!

Well, then I'll reluctantly forgive your inappropriate behavior these few times.

Pliers Sister instantly felt her mood brighten, experiencing an indescribable joy and satisfaction. Consequently, her perception of Ikeno improved considerably.

Here.

Ikeno looked at the pliers-wearing girl with surprise, finding it strange.

No, it's not a girl, what's wrong?

Sister Shang dreams at night, but you start dreaming during the day?
See you soon.

……

at the same time.

Yu Yan boarded the flight to Taiwan and asked, "Isn't Chi Ye supposed to have a chartered flight? Why did you have to fly there yourself?"

"He probably wanted to keep a low profile."

"Low-key?"

Yu Yan was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Then he really needs to keep a low profile."

His starring role in the sci-fi blockbuster, "The Magic City Fortress," touted as China's first sci-fi blockbuster, is scheduled for release this summer.

Ikeno really needs to keep a low profile, because he's going to make a comeback.

The fault top current has been there for several months; it's time for it to give way.

(End of this chapter)