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Chapter 202: The "Taiwanese Entertainment" Dream Guy Arrives! The Island's Trending Topics Crash!
"The Fortress of Shanghai" is a sci-fi epic production that is said to have an investment of over 4 million yuan.

The actual investment was 3.6 million yuan (total investment including publicity and marketing), which was used for set construction, special effects production, actor salaries, etc.

Yu Yan, a top-tier actress, is starring in her first solo special effects blockbuster. Even before filming began, it had already generated immense anticipation from countless fans, as well as Chinese science fiction enthusiasts and casual viewers – everyone had high hopes for this epic production.

Yu Yan herself is the same.

He even believed that this was his hope of "turning the tables" and returning to the only gap.

During the 2026 Spring Festival season, the TV series "My Love from the Star" emerged as a hit, while the film series "The Wrath of the Gods" and "Fishing Operation" were also popular.

Three top young male stars: Chi Yefei rose to become Asia's top star, Lin Yangqianrui became a "10 billion yuan star", and even Peng Chen, with "Fishing Action", jumped to become one of the four little stars. After years of hard work, he finally stood at the top of the traffic.

But when it comes to star power, after "The Wrath of the Gods," the four-character name is just like Chi Ye's current popularity, which is far ahead of others. The four-character name's star power is also far ahead of others.

The film's success was remarkable; not only did it achieve explosive box office results, but it also earned him a nomination for next year's Golden Rooster Awards.

He is expected to win the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor, becoming the first, and possibly only, top-tier male actor in the Chinese entertainment industry to win the award.

—The movie will boost its rating.

Yu Yan was filled with longing for this, but he was not envious.

Because he has big-budget productions in the Beijing entertainment circle that are no less than those of four-character names, and more importantly, although his current popularity is not as high as that of Chi Ye, he is still a top-tier celebrity with a "league-like" level of popularity. As long as he doesn't collapse, his base of support is stable.

"I heard that Ikeno's first movie is also getting a release date?"

He leaned back in his chair and asked his assistant.

"It seems they also want to schedule it for the summer season."

The assistant nodded: "The name is quite imposing, something like 'The Boss'... I asked around, and it seems that he came to Taiwan this time to take the opportunity to talk to the film company here."

Yu Yan was taken aback: "He still wants to screen it here?"

The assistant nodded: "He probably wants to capitalize on the first wave of popularity following 'My Love from the Star' and wants to release 'The Boss' in multiple regions across Asia."

"...Ha, so you say he's not a sucker for leeks? Then what is he doing?"

Yu Yan paused for a moment, then commented, "Loading cargo."

……

"This isn't exploiting people; it's called 'cultural export.'"

Taipei Airport, landed.

Chi Yechong looked at Shi Jinwei with disbelief and explained, "Poor quality is like exploiting leeks, while good quality is like benefiting the audience. It's different."

"...So, you're the one who 'benefits' audiences across Asia?"

Ikeno thought about it seriously: "If possible, I would also like to benefit audiences worldwide."

Sister Pliers laughed: "Then I thank you on behalf of the audience."

"pliers."

Chi Ye looked at Shi Jinwei's beautiful and sculpted face and said sincerely, "Do you know when you are most beautiful?"

Shi Jin was slightly taken aback, her heart inexplicably racing, and she frowned: "You...you want to say something?"

"That's it."

Chino nodded: "Keep it up, you're most beautiful when you're being stubborn."

Shi Jinwei was furious: "Chi Ye, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, a deafening scream and shout suddenly came from outside.

"Over here! Over here!!"

"Ahhh—Professor Chi!!"

Pliers Sister suddenly turned around.

The airport terminal was instantly filled with screams as a massive crowd surged toward the passageway like a tidal wave.

Fans holding light boards, banners, and cell phones crowded together, almost scattering airport security personnel.

"Excuse me! You guys are so annoying! I've been waiting for ages just to see my brother!"

A girl with a high ponytail was pushing her way forward on tiptoe, her voice both sweet and urgent.

Hey! People in front, stop blocking the way! It's really inconsiderate of you to block the road!

"Ahhh! He's a hundred times more handsome in person than in 'My Love from the Star'! I'm going to faint!"

"Professor Chi, you absolutely have to win an award at this year's Golden Melody Awards! We're rooting for you!!"

"..."

Ikeno's expression changed, and he wanted to lower his head because of PTSD, but it was too late, because the fan leader on the island had obviously found out about his not-so-secret itinerary in advance.

Chino could only raise his head and smile slightly at the crowd.

This immediately triggered an even more exaggerated scream.

"Ahhh!! He smiled at me! I'm going to die!!"

"Professor Chi, go for the Golden Melody Awards! We'll always support you, please never leave work, I want to watch you for the rest of my life!"

Someone shouted in Mandarin:
"Professor Chi! Taipei welcomes you!!"

"..."

Shi Jinwei stared at the airport, which was almost instantly blocked off. The stairs, doors, and passageways were packed with people. His sapphire blue eyes were filled with confusion and astonishment. "My Love from the Star" has been over for so long, but Chi Ye is still so popular outside.
Wait... where are my fans?
She glanced around and couldn't find any of her fans in the airport... Maybe there were too many people and they were all gone.

But she previously had a considerable number of male fans in Taiwan due to her stunning figure and "model-like face," but now...

As expected, female fans are much more enthusiastic than male fans!

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone... Please be careful, please be careful."

Ikeno was too preoccupied to talk to Pliers-chan. The airport announcements kept reminding people not to push, but no one paid any attention.

Flashbulbs and cell phone camera shutters went off like crazy, and the screams of fans nearly lifted the roof off. Even passersby couldn't help but stop to take pictures: "Wow, who's that big star? This is too much!"

"...This is my first time here."

Behind them, Yu Yan's team, who were also heavily bundled up, saw this scene, remained silent for a few seconds, and then said this.

Yu Yan herself simply took off her mask—there was no need, anyway, no one was blocking her way, and the airport was probably already "filled" with Chi Ye's fans from Taiwan.

Of course... things will always change after taking off the mask, right?
"Oh, Yuyan!"

Sure enough, a sharp-eyed Ikeno fan spotted Yu Yan, pointed in their direction, and called out, and then…

Then she shouted to the others, "Yu Yan from mainland China is here too! Hurry up and go get his autograph, make way, I want to see Professor Chi!"

"You think you've got all the scheming in the world? Keep dreaming!"

"Hey, please! Just push yourself, what are you trying to do by pushing me like this? I can barely see my idol's face!"

"I don't follow K-pop. I only follow Professor Chi now, and I only listen to Chinese music!"

Yu Yan's eyes showed visibly disappointment. He stared blankly for a long time before turning around and leaving.

"Brother, brother, don't worry, these are all Chi Ye fans, and the people outside are ours!"

The team members quickly caught up, but all the "security measures" they had prepared were rendered useless.

Yes, Ikeno "snatched" it away right in front of us again.

...In fact, Yu Yan was quite popular in Taiwan as well, but when he encountered Professor Chi at his peak, he was indeed no match for him in person.

When Ikeno arrived in Taiwan, he caused airport congestion and paralysis, as well as crowds of people. If this happened in mainland China, he would definitely be criticized by netizens and passersby. But in Taiwan, everyone felt refreshed and had an indescribable sense of pleasure. He really lived up to expectations!

Yes.

The moment Ikeno arrived in Taiwan, news and trending topics about him spread throughout Taiwan and even mainland China.

When Professor Chi joins a production team, he stays out of the limelight, but once he does, he reaches a level that other young actors can hardly match.

Weibo's trending topics list.

#Treasure Island Airport Paralyzed#
#IkenoTreasureSpotPopularity#
#Taiwanese entertainment industry "paralyzed"#
#Comparison photos of Yu Yan and Ikeno Airport#
#YuYanIsInPoorCondition#
Related trending topics soared, and Yu Yan's team continued to entangle Ikeno. Meanwhile, on the island of Taiwan, foreign Douyin and various streaming media and news platforms made headlines that evening with Ikeno's arrival in Taiwan, causing airport congestion, and other news about Ikeno.

On Douyin (TikTok), fans from Hong Kong, Macau, and other Southeast Asian regions, upon seeing this, couldn't wait to fly to Taiwan, drooling with envy.

Meanwhile, the local celebrities and top stars of the Taiwanese music scene, as well as the kings and queens of the Chinese music scene who will be attending this year's Golden Melody Awards, all remained silent when they saw Chi Ye dominating the charts and social media immediately upon her arrival on the island.

It seems that a remarkable artist has emerged from mainland China.

This level of fame is no less than that of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong, who were created by the times... and may even surpass them.

Because the Four Heavenly Kings are four people, while Ikeno is one person.

"My nephew, my nephew."

Mr. Wu, who was on vacation in Hong Kong and about to travel to the mainland to promote "The Boss," introduced the film to his friends upon seeing this: "We made a movie together, which will be released this summer. Please give it your support!"

Everyone: "..."

"I heard you're the top-ranked actor?"

"Hey! What do you mean by lead or lead?" Teacher Wu waved his hand, "I don't care": "It's just that Chi Ye is polite, plus there are script issues, so he can't be the lead for the villain, which is why I got this opportunity."

"...Many are popular in mainland China, but few can have this kind of influence in other regions."

After another friend finished commenting, they subtly inquired, "You see... since you're so close to Chi Ye, I happen to have a few projects on my end..."

"..."

……

at the same time.

"Let's see what we do."

Golden Melody Awards Organizing Committee.

This year's judging panel representative, Teacher Chen, frowned: "This commotion, this momentum... and the quality of 'Jiangnan' and 'Blue and White Porcelain,' are we not going to give them a chance?"

Another representative from the judging panel said, "The inclusion of 'Blue and White Porcelain' in the album was a last-minute decision. They came here specifically to win an award, so why shouldn't you give it to them?"

"But...but...oh well."

The other judges also looked worried.

The Golden Melody Awards do indeed have regional "biases" for various reasons. In the early years, it was fine because most of the top stars were not artists from mainland China. In recent years, it's also fine... because the Chinese music scene is on the verge of dying out, and not to mention mainland China, there aren't many strong contenders here either.

But Ikeno's appearance changed everything.

Ikeno's fans now often say that he is the only triple-threat TOP in the Chinese entertainment industry.

That is, film, video, and audio.

There's definitely an element of forced hype from fans here, because Ikeno hasn't achieved anything significant in the biggest "shadow" genre yet.

In terms of viewership, judging solely by popularity and buzz, "Loop" and "My Love from the Star" are undoubtedly the top two.

However, he did not win any acting awards, and his only Golden Eagle Male God award was the Popularity Award.

In terms of "sound," Chi Ye truly achieved a combination of talent, sophistication, and singing ability that is recognized both inside and outside the industry.

Further back, there was the EP "Reboot," which completely outshone the Chinese music scene of the year before in terms of both sales and quality. Last year, there was an even more significant release, "Jiangnan."

If "Jiangnan" was merely riding the coattails of "My Love from the Star," then "Blue and White Porcelain" is a true game-changer.

With top-notch lyrics, composition, and arrangement, no one dares to question the song's quality in these aspects; it is truly outstanding and leaves people speechless.

Speaking of the Golden Melody Awards' most valued criterion, "singing skills," Chi Ye has repeatedly demonstrated his singing skills, which are far ahead of the younger generation of singers in the Chinese entertainment industry, on the stage of "Singer." He is now recognized in the industry as a textbook example of skill-based (talent-based) singing.

Therefore, from any perspective, aside from Ikeno's status as a mainland Chinese singer, there is no reason why the Golden Melody Awards should not give Ikeno an award.

But... it is precisely this identity that makes everyone hesitate.

“I think we should give it to them. The Chinese music scene has produced such a person. If we don’t give it to them, the credibility we have left over from all these years may also decline.”

A renowned Hong Kong composer with gray hair said, "The melody of 'Blue and White Porcelain' is so beautiful, who can surpass it?"

"...Furthermore, Chi Ye is different from other artists. He's not only incredibly popular here, but he also has 'background' in mainland China, Hong Kong...and here..."

That's all I have to say.

Even if they are "deceiving" themselves, they have no choice but to believe it.

Moreover, Ikeno is currently a rising star in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and I heard that his new movie will be filmed in Taiwan... In addition, he is no longer limited to the mainland, but to the whole of Southeast Asia.

that…

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

As for breaking records... so be it. Aren't records meant to be broken?
Even Ikeno himself didn't expect that his first appearance on the island of Taiwan seemed to have already achieved his "goal".

……

Inside the hotel.

Ikeno did not stay at the five-star hotel arranged for him by the Golden Melody Awards—because, as expected, the hotel was probably already a "sieve," with countless hidden cameras.

Taiwanese entertainment is quite different from mainland entertainment; they are much more "open" and uninhibited in their actions.

Leaving aside those crazy fans, who knows how outrageous things Taiwanese female celebrities are capable of doing to become famous.

That night, he slept in a hotel arranged by the team.

But perhaps because I wasn't used to sleeping in a different bed, I woke up the next day to find it was only 5 a.m.

He yawned, picked up his phone, and first saw the WeChat Moments that Sister Shang had "unblocked" for him—a typical emo moment:

Looking at the falling leaves outside the window, I suddenly felt a pang of sadness at the impermanence of life... and then my takeout arrived—the pork ribs and rice cakes smelled amazing!

Seeing this, Ikeno couldn't help but urge him on, replying, "You stayed up all night, didn't you? I told you to lose weight before I left, did you?"

One minute later, the post was suddenly deleted from WeChat Moments.

Chiye: "..."

He sent a WeChat message to the Empress Dowager as usual—but she didn't reply. Her biological clock was generally the healthiest; she would get up at seven o'clock every day.

After typing a few more times to hurry up and pay, Chi Ye stood up, walked out of the room, and prepared to go downstairs for breakfast. Hmm…

He suddenly paused, then turned back and saw Sister Pliers, wearing yoga clothes and lifting weights, in the private gym next door.

—For "safety reasons," this entire floor of the hotel has been booked by the tour group; currently, only two people are staying there, but…

He remembered that Pliers had gone to Taiwan for a promotional event last night, around 1 a.m., and it was only 5 a.m. now…

You weren't asleep?

Chi Ye stared in disbelief: "Does this girl want to die suddenly in the gym?"

(End of this chapter)