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Chapter 252 Chicken Claw Zhang's Short Drama Career
"Nirvana in Fire?"

The CEO paused, puzzled: "This name... is it from an ancient costume drama?"

"seems not."

The person in charge recalled information obtained from an acquaintance at Ikeno Studio: "It seems to be a political intrigue-themed male-centric story... the plot isn't as idol drama-like."

"Political intrigue? Male protagonist?"

Upon hearing these two somewhat unfamiliar words, the new head of Cool Film smacked his lips and shook his head in evaluation: "He wrote it himself? He can even write political intrigue male protagonists, huh... Go and talk to him, see if you can get your hands on the script and take a look. If it's good, we can do an evaluation and try to talk about this project."

The person in charge nodded and remained silent.

Although there are rumors that kiwifruit is going to invest in this project, but... if "Goblin" can compete for it, why can't "Nirvana in Fire"?

However… given the new coach’s attitude towards Ikeno… based on his understanding of Ikeno, it’s highly likely that there is no chance for the two sides to cooperate.

Why does headquarters always seem to send non-professionals to be in charge?
He was puzzled and said he couldn't understand.

However, this did not prevent him from communicating with Ikeno at the Golden Eagle Awards... work is work, and personal relationships are personal relationships.

……

The Golden Eagle Awards were originally held every two years, but due to special circumstances in previous years, many award ceremonies, such as the Feitian Awards and the Magnolia Awards, have changed their organizing mechanisms.

Compared to the other two awards, the Golden Eagle Awards are somewhat lagging behind, but this year, they are clearly following the trend.

This year's Golden Eagle Awards will once again be held in Hunan, and the date is set for November 5th.

On this day, big names from both inside and outside the Chinese entertainment industry gathered at the Golden Eagle Awards. Many of those who arrived early stayed at the nearby official hotel, just like last time.

Ikeno came with the cast and crew of "My Love from the Star," and her room was next to the old lady's.

This time, he applied for the "Best Actor" award and the "Most Popular Actor" award in the poll at the Golden Eagle Awards.

The former is the real Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor, which was won last year by a certain middle-aged actor known for playing good-for-nothing roles, while the Golden Eagle Award for Best Male God was won by Chi Ye.

But this year... everyone thinks that the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor may no longer be given to a middle-aged actor, but will be given to a "young actor", and this young actor is very likely to win the historic Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor/Golden Eagle Male God for the second consecutive year, or win both Golden Eagle Awards at the same time.

This is not without basis.

Because the Golden Eagle Award is the most well-known and popular award (it is most concerned with popularity), compared to the Magnolia Award and the Flying Apsaras Award, it cares about the most direct aspects of popularity.

Was last year's "My Love from the Star" considered a hit?

It's not red, it's purple.

It was so red it turned purple.

Therefore, not only the Golden Eagle Male God and Golden Eagle TV Actor, but also this year's Golden Eagle Goddess and Golden Eagle TV Actress are very likely to be won this summer.

If this happens, then "My Love from the Star" will have truly set a precedent, becoming the first time in Chinese entertainment history that the male and female leads have won four of the most prestigious awards—Best Actor, Most Popular Actor, and Best Actress—for the same work.

And that doesn't even include Best Director... Best Screenplay, Best Music, etc...

"Congratulations, Lao Liu! 'My Love from the Star' should be the biggest winner at the Golden Eagle Awards this time."

Red carpet inside the hotel.

A certain director, who had only nodding acquaintances with Director Liu before, walked over with a wine glass in a very friendly manner and congratulated Director Liu.

Director Liu couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth from his mouth, but he still said, "It's all thanks to President Chi. I'm just a tool... Everyone in the industry knows that."

"You're too modest. How can actors be as important as directors on set? Not even screenwriters. I've seen your filming, and the technique used in this production is indeed the same."

The director used to specialize in historical romance dramas, having directed many hit works and launched the careers of many top stars, so he speaks without any reservations.

Director Liu's expression froze upon hearing this, and he didn't dare to say anything more—was this guy an idiot? He knew I was at Chi Ye Studio, yet he still chatted with me about this?
"Hey, how can you talk like that?"

Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind. Director Liu and Director Lin Sheng turned around and saw a long-haired man with big wavy hair, heavy eyeliner, and high heels walking over, swaying his hips.

The two of them: "?!"

A transvestite?!
"What are you looking at?"

Xiang You tossed his wavy hair back, gave the two directors a flirtatious look, and said in a Hong Kong accent, "Let me tell you, Chi Ye is my brother, Xiang You, and I won't allow anyone to speak ill of him behind his back!"

Two people: "..."

She's a "rich heiress" in Hong Kong's entertainment circle, I'm totally smitten!

Do you guys know where my buddy lives?

Seeing that neither of them spoke, Xiang You curled his lips, revealing his true intentions.

Director Liu was taken aback: "Uh...aren't you...aren't you President Chi's buddy? How come you don't know where President Chi is...?"

"I just arrived yesterday, and my phone is dead, you know?"

Xiang You was a little dissatisfied, so he made up a flimsy excuse to brush it off: "Tell me quickly, I have something to talk to my buddy about."

Director Liu: "...President Chi is on the top floor; that entire floor belongs to him."

"...As expected of my brother."

Xiang You nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

"Um…"

Director Liu thought for a moment and then reminded her, "Um... Teacher Jin Xia also lives on that floor... Why don't you wait until Teacher Jin Xia leaves before you go?"

Xiang You was stunned for a moment, and after a long while, he suddenly flew into a rage: "How can you be so insensible as a director? Do you think I'm Shen Qingyu? This is art, do you even know what art is?"

As he spoke, he did a backflip on stilts, but perhaps due to recent poor training, he lost his balance and overdid it, landing hard on his backside. The shock left him dazed, and he looked at everyone.

Hearing the commotion, everyone in the surrounding hall immediately turned around, and then their mouths dropped open.

"...Fortunately, I didn't kneel down this time."

Director Liu actually knew a bit about Xiang You's "glorious deeds" through Chi Ye. Upon hearing this, he covered his face and fled in the opposite direction from Xiang You: "Sorry, I don't know him... um... I'm leaving now."

Lin Sheng looked at Xiang You for a while, then turned and left, saying, "Friend Chi Ye, this is friend Chi Ye."

The onlookers were taken aback for a moment, then immediately showed "kind" smiles.

……

Not far away, Sheng Ning, who had just walked in, frowned upon seeing this scene, her phoenix eyes gleaming with disgust as she waved her hand: "What's going on? What's this filthy thing doing here?"

The people around him: "..."

"Sister Ning, do you have a grudge against him?"

The assistant beside him asked cautiously.

As far as she knew, Sister Ning and Xiang You shouldn't have had much interaction before, so she shouldn't be so angry...

“I have no grudge against him, but he’s making a fool of himself here, and he keeps shouting that he’s Ikeno’s friend… Isn’t this just making Ikeno a laughingstock?”

Everyone was stunned.

Sheng Ning paused, realizing that this explanation was wrong. Shang Youshu and Shi Jinwei might have been able to save face, but she didn't bother to say anything more and just waved her hand: "Take him to find Chi Ye. Don't let him 'mess around' here. Chi Ye is probably hiding from him, otherwise he wouldn't not tell him where he lives."

"……okay, I get it."

The assistant nodded and silently walked over to Xiang You, who was still sitting.

"You're some kind of demon?!"

Xiang You looked wisely at his assistant.

The assistant paused for a moment before saying, "Teacher Xiang, I'll take you to see President Chi."

"...Oh, wait a minute."

The assistant asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?" Xiang You replied, "My high heel broke. Can you help me get there?"

Assistant: "...Okay, please come with me."

……

Meanwhile, in the same hotel, in a certain room.

"That big idiot Xiang You, just because his dad wants to cast Chi Ye in his movie, he's now going after me!"

Arthur sat on the sofa, looking very dejected, and said, "This guy's got some issues. He probably really thinks he's Chi Ye's 'good brother,' shouting about me everywhere... and to make matters worse, he's dissing me all over the place. It's so damn annoying!"

Beside him, Prince Tao sat playing with his prayer beads: "It's alright, what's wrong with the Hong Kong prince being a bit naive?"

Arthur glanced at him sideways: "Prince Peach isn't so innocent, huh?"

Prince Tao was a little displeased: "Just speak, why are you dragging me into this?"

"Alright, I'm not going to talk to you anymore. I also need to find Chi Ye. My dad has reserved a role for him in his new movie. I also have a role in it. This time, I have to let him play the part so that I can also do some publicity and marketing."

Arthur stood up and said, "By the way, you shouldn't compete with me now. I've already made five movies, you can't beat me."

Prince Tao: "?"

"gone."

Arthur waved his hand and turned to leave the room.

……

"I'm going to take this in one continuous shot."

Next door, Arthur's father, Jiang Kaige, gave a thumbs up and said to the group of investors, "I'm different from Zhang Yimou. His is just making false claims, but this time I'm really going to do it in one take."

"For example, when you photograph a painting, you can't just photograph the painting itself; you have to capture its artistic conception and its technical aspects... What does Zhang the photographer know? How could he know as much as I do about how to take a picture?"

"Don't worry about the project, everyone. I guarantee there won't be any problems."

The investors were completely taken aback, but they still believed in Jiang Kaige's "achievements".

After all, a few years ago, his collaboration with Wu Jing on "The Battle at Lake Changjin" was a box office smash, currently ranking No. 1 in the Chinese film industry. Wu Jing has surpassed himself.

"I heard...we're planning to look for Ikeno this time?"

One investor waited until Jiang Kaige finished his boasting before asking a question.

"Oh, Ikeno."

Jiang Kaige remained expressionless, his thick eyebrows not even furrowing, and said directly, "That kid has a good relationship with Arthur, and we will cooperate if there is an opportunity."

"Well... what I mean is, we don't need to give it to Ikeno Osamu, but if he can make a cameo appearance and take advantage of his current popularity, it will also help with the film's promotion."

The investor nodded and said, "I think this project is worth doing."

"Then you really chose the right person." Jiang Kaige smiled slightly: "It's no exaggeration to say that I can call on Zhu Yaolin, Lin Yangqianrui, Chi Ye and other young actors at any time. I'm currently writing a script and preparing to gather these young actors. When the time comes, everyone can take a look. It's a 100% money-making project."

Everyone was startled, exchanged glances, and were all somewhat tempted.

As for doubting Jiang Kaige's abilities, no one really doubts it... because both Zhu Yaolin and the four-character actor have already worked with Jiang Kaige, and the four-character actor's title of "10 Billion Yuan Actor" was even "promoted" by Jiang Kaige.

Zhu Yaolin also participated in the filming of "The Battle at Lake Changjin 3" and became one of the male leads.

Moreover, Jiang Kaige is one of the top directors in the industry, and his influence is indeed undeniable.

And so, inside the hotel, Jiang Kaige took the opportunity to discuss investment matters with a group of investors.

……

A Rolls-Royce was parked outside the Golden Eagle Festival Hotel.

Chicken Claw Zhang stood quietly outside the hotel, looking up at the dazzling world above, his eyes filled with mixed emotions... Of course, no one could see him.

He was wearing a sharp Armani suit, a pair of crocodile leather shoes from a luxury brand, a Rolex on his wrist, his hair was slicked back and shiny, and he wore sunglasses.

Needless to say, just by looking at him, he exudes the aura of a successful businessman or a powerful business tycoon.

That's right, Chicken Claw Zhang's business has "glorified".

He is no longer the chicken claw warrior who only dressed up as a clown and played with abstract art. During the peak of the popularity of "My Love from the Star", he used the title of "Professor Ji's teammate" to "abandon chicken claws and choose pork rib rice cake".

When the craze for pork rib rice cake spread throughout Southeast Asia, Chicken Claw Zhang also seized the opportunity and launched a chain of stores.

—The good times didn't last long. Due to fierce competition and lack of connections abroad, Chicken Claw Zhang was badly hurt by his competitors. He made a profit at first, but then lost a lot of money.

Therefore, he rarely appeared in public during that period... not because he didn't want to, but because he was heavily in debt and afraid of being targeted by creditors.

Fortunately, every cloud has a silver lining. At the end of last year, he discovered a "new business opportunity".

—He founded the first short drama company in the Chinese entertainment industry established by someone with a "formal, professional entertainment background".

bankrupt.

But it doesn't matter. He took this opportunity to join a top-notch short drama company, and he became a leading figure in creating "Mary Sue" short dramas similar to "My Love from the Star".

Who would have thought that with just this one step, a great wind would rise in a single day, soaring straight up to ninety thousand miles!

In just one year, he felt like he had taken a plane, going from a marginal nobody to a top male celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Although it's a bit low-end, can high-end food put food on the table?
Jiang the Fake Wine Guy has been missing for almost a year. He hasn't been heard from since the last Golden Eagle Awards. Chicken Claw Zhang would rather live a "spectacular" life than live a quiet one!

"President!"

The two rows of smartly dressed young men standing next to him bowed in unison and shouted "President!" as Chicken Claw Zhang got out of the car.

Chicken Claw Zhang smirked and said, "How many times have I told you, be discreet when you go out!"

"Yes, President!"

"...Hey, you guys, what am I supposed to do when I go in later? When I see the captain, he'll laugh at me."

"No, Mr. Zhang, you're the teammate with the best relationship with Teacher Chi."

Some people flattered him.

Chicken Claw Zhang was overjoyed, but still slightly dissatisfied: "Did you bring the contracts?"

"I brought it... But... President, Chi Ye... can you really sell me the rights to the 'My Love from the Star' short drama?"

The curvaceous female secretary beside him hesitated.

"I've told you so many times, you have to address the team leader respectfully, you have to call him Teacher Chi!"

Female secretary: "...I'm sorry, Mr. President, I was wrong."

There will be no next time.

Chicken Claw Zhang nodded coolly before answering the previous question: "Sell? Heh."

"Then you don't understand our relationship."

The female secretary exclaimed in surprise, "Can...can Teacher Chi be given to you directly?!"

"No."

"Then what do you mean..."

"I can just make pirated copies, why waste the captain's copyright?"

Female secretary: "..."

Chicken Claw Zhang ignored the female secretary and thought to himself: It's okay if they don't sell it. I didn't come here with any intention of buying it... I just missed the old captain, so I came to see him!

(End of this chapter)