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Chapter 234 Little Kitten

Goblin: The Lonely and Great God.

This is another powerful tool that Ikeno uses to maintain her overwhelming popularity after "My Love from the Star".

Because his path is different from Yu Yan's, his team and he had planned it in advance. It was a business model driven by both works and endorsements. Movies would enhance his status, and TV series would maintain his top position. It was not simply a pure traffic route with a weak foundation.

The downside of doing this is that during the collaboration, he is destined to lose a large number of fans due to promotion, marketing, and even genuine emotions.

But the benefits are also obvious: fans who have been "washed" will be more combative and have "maximum loyalty".

Now that the storm surrounding "My Love from the Star" has passed, most people in the industry have come to understand the unique path that Ikeno has taken.

Therefore, many young actors are now imitating him, and some "explosive" young actors, promoted by the three major platforms and major capital, are seizing the market gap that Chi Ye "abandoned" and frantically eroding his popularity and traffic.

For example, recently, Yue Na introduced a new top star named Xiao Zhan.

When Chi Ye first heard this name, he was quite surprised, almost thinking that Xiao Yan's father from "Battle Through the Heavens" had been reborn and transmigrated into reality...

That's not the case. Xiao Zhan also came from a boy band and his popularity exploded, adding many variables to the newly established landscape of young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The gap in popularity has gradually faded, and younger actors are emerging with great momentum, while the film industry naturally harbors hostility towards him…

Ikeno's career has now reached a bottleneck.

But he's not in a hurry, because both "Girl" and "Flu" have finished filming, and "Goblin" is about to start filming. As the saying goes, with inventory in hand, you can laugh at the mad dogs.

"How's the setup for the 'Goblin' crew going?"

Sitting in the car, with the night breeze blowing, Ikeno asked Coco.

"The production team is all set, the same team as 'My Love from the Star,' but..."

Coco glanced at Chi Ye in the rearview mirror and tentatively asked, "Who's going to be the female lead?"

"Didn't you tell the pliers?"

Chino was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "Oh, I've been so busy lately, I forgot."

cocoa:"……"

"Brother Chi, it's the same old rule. After 'Goblin' starts filming, you can only shoot a short segment first. Our movie is going to be released during the National Day holiday."

Chino checked the time: "How's your discussion going? Have you decided on the 1st?"

"……Um."

"The competition is quite fierce."

Chiye frowned.

……

The film "You Are the Apple of My Eye" is finally scheduled for release on October 1st this year, during the National Day holiday.

Many people, including Ikeno himself, are actually a little unsure.

Because the National Day holiday is one of the most popular film seasons of the year, the competition is fierce, with not only domestic blockbusters but also various imported special effects films.

However, while "Girl" may have the lowest investment and cast among films released during the National Day holiday, its significance is different.

—It is Ikeno's first true leading role film after winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor for "My Love from the Star".

In "The Boss", no matter how much of a halo Chi Ye has, he is still just a second-in-command villain, not the main male lead.

But in "Girl," Ikeno is the undisputed male lead, the number one... well, Shang Jie was definitely overshadowed by Ikeno; she kept her word and had an incredibly good temper...

In this situation, the question of whether Ikeno can carry the box office and how much he can carry it becomes clear.

In "Girl", the most famous actors are Chi Ye and Shang Youshu. However, Shang Youshu's film achievements are quite poor. So, without Wu Zhenyu and the Hong Kong team, can Chi Ye's first leading role film, which is entirely handled by his own team, replicate the miracle of "Big Boss"?
This time, there's no "Shanghai Fortress" to accompany it.

Moreover, after the melodramatic and fraudulent experience of last year's "Fleet of Time," audiences and moviegoers have developed a certain degree of PTSD regarding youth films.

Since last year, at least five or six low-budget, terrible youth films have been produced in mainland China. It is obvious that after making money this year, other investors are envious and have started to blindly follow suit.

It's always the same; nothing unusual.

Ikeno's current status and identity dictate that "Girl" must be a huge success, with only two possible outcomes—either a massive hit or a spectacular flop.

Any compromise would result in mediocrity and failure for Ikeno at this point.

"Everyone has been under a lot of pressure lately."

Coco parked the car downstairs at the hotel, opened the car door for Chi Ye, and then said, "Brother Chi, if you can't do it, just copy Sister Shang's CP. It's about making money, it's not shameful."

Chiye: "?"

He casually got out of the car and walked towards the hotel, saying, "#Famous Trademark#, huh?"

Coco was stunned, then burst out laughing.

"Sister Shang doesn't need a CP, she just wants to be happy... I'll contact her later and get ready to do some promotion."

"it is good."

"that's it."

After a brief conversation, Chi Ye stepped into the elevator and went upstairs to his room. Just as he was about to open the door, he suddenly caught sight of two familiar figures sitting on the sofa at the end of the suite's corridor in the lobby.

One of the figures had already fallen asleep, leaning his head against another woman.

Chi Ye paused, walked over there, and asked in confusion, "What are you doing here?"

Straightening her back and not daring to make the slightest sound, Sister Mi looked up, expressionless: "Waiting for the dog."

Chiye: "?"

"Waiting for me."

He instinctively took the situation personally, then checked the time: "Wasn't she already asleep at this hour? If there's anything, talk about it tomorrow. How are you taking care of Xiaxia?"

Honey glanced sideways at Jin Xia, who was sleeping peacefully with her head resting on her shoulder.

She slept peacefully without snoring, leaning against Sister Mi in a casual yet taut posture, her sleeping position remarkably "elegant."

Chino knew that the old lady probably used this place as her "bed".

"Xiaxia said she wants to change to the same schedule as you."

Honey looked up at Chi Ye and said, "You must have saved the galaxy in your past life."

Ikeno frankly replied, "I think so too."

Sister Mi: “…”

"Then let's go, I'll take you back."

Seeing the Empress Dowager sleeping like this, Chi Ye came over and offered to help.

"No, don't touch it." Sister Mi stiffened, her voice softening, "Xiaxia is a light sleeper; she'll wake up if there's any noise."

"So what if he's awake?"

Ikeno stopped speaking human language.

Honey glanced at him: "Didn't you know she's grumpy when she wakes up? She'll throw a tantrum when she's awake."

"...Oh? Is that so?"

Ikeno really doesn't understand this.

To be honest, when the Empress Dowager usually interacts with Ikeno, she almost always shows her "good" side. Even in "See You," where they live together every day, she would get up and get everything done before meeting Ikeno.

Therefore, Chino doesn't really know much about Jin Xia in private.

Honey looked at Chi Ye: "Can't you see I'm not daring to move at all? I've been holding this position for an hour and a half..."

Chiye: "..."

He said in surprise, "No way, how could Xiaxia do that?"

"...She only shows you the good side, can you stop being so arrogant?"

Chino paused for a moment before nodding: "Then what should we do?"

Honey was silent for a long time. It seemed that she really couldn't hold on any longer. She could only say, "Let's take it slow. You hold her."

“Okay.” Chi Ye tiptoed over, slipped his arm through the stiff arms of Sister Mi and under the old lady’s calves, gently wrapped his other arm around her slender back, and then lifted her up in a princess carry.

"So light?"

He was surprised, but Sister Honey quickly shushed him, mouthing, "Don't talk."

Chi Ye nodded and was about to leave when he suddenly felt Jin Xia in his arms turn her head and bury her face in his chest, muttering, "It's so hot, I need 24°C."

Chi Ye froze. Honey whispered, "Xia Xia, it's 24°C now..."

"No, no..."

"..."

When Honey saw that Chi Ye was still standing there, she gestured to him, "Come on, he's not awake yet."

"Why make things so tense?"

Chi Ye muttered to himself, then carried the old lady and Mi Jie towards the room.

"Don't go in yet. I'll adjust the temperature. You can bring her in after ten minutes."

Honey gently opened the door and explained to Chi Ye.

Ikeno: "...It really has to be 24 degrees?"

"Otherwise what?" Sister Mi paused for a moment before glancing at him. "Xiaxia used to think 24 degrees Celsius was a bit cold."

Chiye was stunned.

"But you like it."

Chi Ye remained silent: "Stop talking, I'm a dog."

"...6."

Honey wanted to laugh, but didn't dare to. She went in and started helping Jin Xia with all sorts of "bedtime decoration rituals".

Chi Ye stayed at the door, finding a "sheltered" spot, and carefully examined the sleeping Empress Dowager.

Her usually delicate face appeared quiet at this moment, her messy chestnut-colored long hair slightly disheveled and pressed against her porcelain-white face.

Her cheek was pressed against Chi Ye's chest, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned. She must have been dreaming about something happy.

Hmm... my neck is a little itchy...

Chino felt the warm, even breath flowing into his collar, and the pair of diamond earrings that occasionally brushed against his neck, cool and refreshing, like a tickle.

"He's usually so mischievous, but he sleeps so quietly."

Chi Ye chuckled, and suddenly felt a warmth on his collar.

But then the old lady suddenly nuzzled deep into his neck, her glistening lips unconsciously pouting, and the lip gloss spread out like a peony petal on his collarbone—so soft.

Chi Ye's body stiffened, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he unconsciously hugged the old lady even tighter.

This summer, seemingly sensing Chi Ye's "strength," let out a comfortable hum and hugged Chi Ye tightly, sinking into his arms and curling up like a kitten melting in the sun.

"...You misspoke. You make so many little movements even when you're sleeping. You're not well-behaved."

Ikeno's throat was a little hoarse.

—If only Sister Honey died right now.

Unfortunately, Sister Honey is in good health.

Ten minutes later, he received "instructions" to send the Empress Dowager into the bedroom, and then... after that, he was no longer needed. Sister Honey treated him like a thief, taking care of everything herself.

Chi Ye: I hope all the husbands you find in the future will only last three seconds. You will be happy, Honey.

Click.

Half an hour later, everything was in place. Sister Mi carefully closed the door, then turned to look at Chi Ye with a smile: "You're just hoping I'll make you happy, aren't you?"

Ikeno: "No."

Honey exclaimed in surprise, "How can I not believe it?"

"Remove 'babude' and 'ne'."

Sister Mi: “…”

She wasn't angry; she simply explained, "Not today."

Chino was taken aback, then nodded: "You wanted to see me about something?"

After he helped settle the old lady in, he was about to leave, but Sister Mi stopped him.

"Yes."

Honey nodded, stared at Chi Ye for a long time, and then surprisingly admitted, "None of us have Xia Xia's good taste."

Chiye: "?"

“Back then, only she believed in you. I remember I was very resistant to her contacting you and casting you in ‘My Love from the Star.’ No one else believed in you either. No one could have imagined that you would get to where you are today.”

Chino sensed something was wrong and asked with a sidelong glance, "What exactly do you want to say? Just say it."

"...Is what you said on Weibo today true?"

Ikeno was taken aback and didn't react.

"Second time."

Honey Sister reminded her impatiently, "You're not just going to mention it briefly, are you? And then you'll continue to work with other young actresses?"

Chino exclaimed "Ah!" and realized Mi-nee's "purpose".

really.

After thinking for a moment, Honey said, "Can you really afford to give up your current data usage?"

Ikeno: "Get straight to the point."

"Let's do something with Xiaxia Erta and make a movie."

Ikeno was silent.

"Seriously?" Honey looked at him. "Don't you have any conscience?"

Chi Ye glanced at her sideways: "Do you even need to tell me that?"

Honey was stunned.

“I would have written the script long ago even if you hadn’t mentioned it. Honey, you’re such a worrywart.” Chi Ye yawned. “Is there anything else? If not, I’m going back.”

Honey: "...At least you have some consideration."

"Not many, just enough to give to them." Chi Ye shook his finger, smiled, and turned to leave.

As Honey stared at his back, she was quite satisfied with Chi Ye's "initiative" this time... Well... She not only had to take care of Jin Xia, but was also Jin Xia's manager, so seeing that Chi Ye's "price" was different now, she was naturally a little anxious.

They were also dissatisfied with Ikeno's "lack of initiative".

—Since "My Love from the Star", Ikeno has entered the film industry, but there hasn't been much progress this summer... Those little fans are still eagerly praising Xiaxia... It's not your turn to line up.

Xiaxia herself hasn't even acted yet!

"Ha, that little bastard's getting more and more arrogant..."

Honey cursed under her breath and turned to walk into the suite outside.

……

After the Golden Rooster Awards, Ikeno's "price" has indeed changed.

The main reason is that his reputation for creating hype has finally been noticed and he has become well-known. Even if they can't collaborate, people still think his scripts are very appealing.

So starting from the second day, companies and investors in the industry kept sending script offers to Chiye Studio, and the prices they offered were among the highest in the industry.

Even top companies like Yuena, Huayi, and Taiyang secretly had people "deliver" their collaboration invitations on their behalf.

But Chi Ye, who had a mole, immediately snapped at the person representing Yue Na and said, "You want the script? Let Little Liu and Big Liu go and confess. Even after they confess, we won't give you the script."

(End of this chapter)