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Chapter 287 Two Years Later, A-List in the Film Industry, Rising to Stardom Again

"Are you speechless now? Speak up if you have any opinions."

Teacher Shi didn't answer. She just helped Chi Ye open the lid of the thermos and took out the food, which was still a little hot, one by one. Then... then she didn't leave.

This surprised Ikeno, and he began to have some doubts.

Normally, at this point, the Valkyrie would leave without looking back, ignoring his teasing.

But today…

Something?

He paused, picked up his chopsticks, and took a bite of the peeled boiled shrimp: "It's a bit off."

Teacher Shi: "...I'll make you a new one."

"That's not necessary."

Chi Ye calmly put away his chopsticks, protecting his vitals, before asking, "Is something the matter?"

"...I'm going to have a concert."

"Oh."

Chi Ye nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, "Wasn't this arranged last year? You want me to come to the live performance to hear the song?"

Steff glanced at him, unable to hold back any longer: "Can you...can you stop teasing me?"

Ikeno: "...What do you want to do?"

"Could you be a guest performer at one of my concerts?"

After finishing her sentence, Shi Daifu felt a little guilty and quickly added, "Um... I... it was requested by the fans. Many people voted to hear you sing, but you haven't sung in a long time, so... if you're too busy, then forget it."

Ikeno nodded frankly: "Then forget it, I am indeed quite busy."

Steff was silent for two seconds, nodded, and stood up to clear the plates: "I'll make you a new one when I get back. This one wasn't made to your taste."

“…Look, how can you not take a joke?” Chi Ye felt like he had committed a crime. Looking at the serious-looking Shi Daifu, he felt that this girl was sometimes really “lovable and hateful”.

He thought carefully about his schedule for the year and said, "How about this, I'll be filming in several provinces later, and the time and location will be different for each one. Have your agent send me a concert schedule, and I'll try to help you attend more shows."

"Really?"

Teacher Shi raised her head, her almond-shaped eyes unblinking, but then she felt that this was a bit too obvious, so she quickly lowered her head again, but her tone couldn't hide her excitement: "I'll give you the money."

Chiye: "?"

He looked Teacher Shi up and down a few times: "Looks like you've made quite a bit of money lately, being so generous?"

"Yeah, I've made a lot more money, much better than before."

Shi Daifu is the kind of honest girl who will answer you whatever you ask, so she doesn't understand Ikeno's "yin and yang" at all. She said with satisfaction, "I was always lukewarm at my previous company. Just when things were starting to look up, the company took a lot of commission. Now it's much better. If I save up a bit more, I should be able to buy a house outright."

"Huh? You haven't even made enough to buy a house yet?"

Chi Ye was dumbfounded: "Don't lie to me."

To his surprise, Stevie was even more embarrassed than him: "I... the house I'm looking at is a bit expensive..."

Ikeno was genuinely curious: "Where is the house? Do you like big houses?"

"...It's in a good location, costing over 200,000 yuan per square meter."

Chi Ye fell silent: "Looks like you're making too much money. I'll give you a bigger cut tomorrow."

Shi Dafu: "..."

Chi Ye suddenly realized that she hadn't really "cared" about the boxing champion for a long time. As someone who had once been second only to the old lady in terms of "meritorious service to the emperor," she had been a bit too low-key.

Do you really like big houses?

"Fortunately."

"Then why did you buy something so expensive?"

"Preservation of value".

"?"

Chi Ye opened his mouth: "With the current market conditions, buying a house as an investment?"

You're a true investment genius.

Steff blushed and stammered, "I...I don't know anything else, I can only sing. I heard that houses are cheap now, but good houses in the capital still hold their value...Am I...am I too greedy?"

"No, you earned your money through your own hard work. You didn't seduce anyone or have sex. What are you being greedy for?"

After Ikeno finished speaking, he said with a serious expression, "But personally, I still think that instead of investing in real estate, you might as well give me all your money and I'll make your money grow."

"it is good."

"what?"

Chi Ye was even more confused. The only people who could bring him down in such a short time, besides the old lady and Sister Shang, were probably the boxing champion.

In all serious consideration, the boxing champion should be the MVP of this record.

"You...aren't you even a little bit hesitant? Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you?"

Teacher Shi gave him a strange look and shook her head: "Don't be afraid."

Ikeno: "I'm suddenly scared."

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, Chi Ye nodded: "Then tell Coco about this later. You don't have to give it all to me... What's your credit like? Can you borrow some?"

Teacher Shi: "?"

"Ahem... Sorry, I blurted it out again. I apologize."

Ikeno felt ashamed.

King Yama: Why is someone flashing here? Are they coming down or not?

Afterwards, the two exchanged some "investment tips," mainly consisting of Stevie's soft-spoken sharing, followed by Ikeno's sharp criticism. Finally, when Stevie felt she had the upper hand, Ikeno took the initiative to leave, ending the exchange.

……

The idea of ​​helping Teacher Shi with investments was initially just a joke, but since the boxing champion's heart was so strong, Chi Ye felt there was no reason not to help his "right-hand man".

Of course, he doesn't know anything about investing...

It's nothing more than dragging Teacher Shi along on the next project, such as the upcoming "The Martian".

If the subject matter of "Flu" determined its upper limit from the beginning, then...

Then The Martian is a truly global phenomenon and a super "hard currency".

In addition to the many projects that followed... Ikeno felt that the boxing champion should be very happy, and he hoped that the other party could be happier.

To be honest, Ikeno's current "return on investment" is indeed terrifying.

At least, if others in the industry knew that Shi Daifu, such an "ordinary" girl, had managed to persuade Chi Ye to invest in her company with just a few words, they would be absolutely consumed by jealousy. — Chen Sicheng, for example.

"Mr. Chen, it seems that Detective Chinatown 3 has barely broken even, but... it hasn't made much money."

three days later.

The competition for the Spring Festival film season is coming to an end. After the news of "Flu" dominating the box office spread overseas, it became unstoppable. Now, its box office in mainland China alone has reached more than 35 billion yuan. Ikeno has clearly risen to the top tier of film this year.

From her meteoric rise to the top of the popularity charts last year with "My Love from the Star," to her leap from television viewership to A-list movie star status this year with "Flu," even gaining a reputation that translates into box office success, the speed and peril of her journey are palpable even to those not directly involved.

Chen Sicheng doesn't care about any of that. All he cares about is the outcome of his highly anticipated blockbuster film, "Detective Chinatown 3," which he had high hopes for this year.

Barely broke even...didn't make much profit.

This is the biggest defeat of Chen's career, a man who has been making a fortune ever since he started his business.

"But it's okay, Mr. Chen. 749 Bureau is in an even worse situation than us. I heard that Lu Chuan has been sued by several investors and is expected to challenge for the title of the number one deadbeat in the country this year."

Chen Sicheng: "...Can you compare yourself to a good person?"

"That old Lu is something else. He's so old, and he's gone from being a big director to a deadbeat... Tell me, isn't that pathetic?"

He shook his head and sighed, then asked, "The other companies must have made a lot of money this year, right?"

"...'Iron Fist' and 'Flying Cars' did make a lot of money. Looking at the mainland market alone, they were probably no less than 'Flu.' The main reason is that Shen Bin... After this, it feels like his status is not much lower than Wu Jing's."

“These old-timers in the film industry just don’t know how to be flexible. I think Chi Ye did a good job this time. They should be taught a lesson and let them know that the film industry now belongs to the new generation.”

Chen Sicheng made no mention of what he had done to "Flu" back then, and asked his assistant with a very calm expression: "By the way, take a look at the projects our company has started this year, which one is more suitable for the role of Chi Ye, and let's cooperate with him."

"what?"

The assistant was taken aback: "A collaboration? Are you asking him to act in a movie?"

"Investing is also an option."

Chen Sicheng's thinking was clear: "Even if no one is willing, it's okay. Getting along with people takes time. There's no rush. Let's make a good impression first, and then we can study this matter properly later."

“I direct the film myself, and he can act in whatever he wants. He also decides on the female lead.”

The assistant was astonished.

He knew that since the "Detective Chinatown" series made him famous and he became a big star, he rarely took the initiative to direct movies. Instead, he produced movies as a producer and investor.

What he's saying now is simply to express one thing—I'm so eager to make money. I'm not like those idiots in the Beijing circle. I genuinely love money. Let's work together to make money. If we don't, I'll feel restless.

"Okay, I'll look for suitable projects and communicate with Ikeno Studio later."

"Remember, it must be done as soon as possible."

"clear."

……

After the "Trilogy" of "The Boss," "Girl," and "Flu," Ikeno's status in the film industry is now clearly on a completely different level.

In the past, the film industry might have disliked Ikeno for various reasons, and some people were happy to secretly watch the drama unfold. But after "Flu," and especially after "Flu" became a box office hit and Ikeno even made it into the overseas market, his status was already evident without him having to actively market himself.

Let's take a look at the so-called "international superstars" who once came from mainland China, and even from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

Basically, they've already reached a certain level of fame in the domestic entertainment industry. They travel overseas, attend one of the three major film festivals, regardless of whether they win any awards or how well the films are made at the box office. In short, just going on a trip adds to their resume and elevates their status.

The so-called "export to domestic sales" approach was basically followed by the two most famous actresses, Bingbing and Li Bingbing. That's why Ling Bingbing had such a complicated and wistful reaction when she saw how popular Ike no was at Cannes.

Among male stars, there are basically no mainland Chinese who have become famous overseas. Li Lianhua is one of them, but he was an American before and is now a Canadian. He doesn't want to be Chinese, so he is still considered half a "Hong Konger". He has all the advantages, and he is quite old and has not appeared in front of the camera for many years.

In terms of status, he might be even more prominent than Shen Bin and Wu Jing are now, and his overseas experience is the most important factor in his status.

Chi Ye is not yet thirty years old, but since leaving Yue Na, his career has been like a rocket, achieving results in film, television and music that other young actors dare not even dream of. Therefore, he deserves the "reward" he deserves.

"The Imperial Advisor... Chen Sicheng... Han Han also came to see me?"

A small company.

In the reception room.

Chi Ye flipped through the collaboration notices that Xiao Liu had brought: "The Beijing entertainment circle didn't contact me?"

"No."

Xiao Liu thought for a moment and said, "Lu Chuan, Peng Chen, and Jin Ming are still cursing each other."

"Ah, Uncle helped me out again."

Ikeno sighed, "My success is inseparable from his willingness to step forward. It has happened several times, and he really has a tough job."

Xiao Liu: "...Brother Chi, should we go back?"

Ikeno fell into deep thought.

In fact, after he became famous for "My Love from the Star", top directors like Guo Shishi had the idea of ​​working with him, but at that time, the role offered to him was not the lead role.

Because everyone goes through this process, it's understandable that a young actor in the drama industry wants to enter the film industry, but you have to take it one step at a time. Start with supporting roles and work your way up step by step. It's not difficult to eventually play the male lead for a famous director.

For example, Peng Chen wanted to take this path, but unexpectedly Yu Yan died suddenly midway, and he took over the business... and then... then he realized that he hadn't taken over a business, but a disaster.

Now that the scandal has exploded, the thing that Peng, the dog thief, will probably regret most in his life is getting involved with "Bureau 749".

"We'll see if there are any suitable scripts we can work with... We're open to working with big-name directors."

Ikeno said, "But it depends on the schedule."

"Okay, also..."

Xiao Liu hesitated for a moment: "Brother Chi, there's something else... I think I should tell you."

"Oh? What's the matter?"

"Well... although there's been no movement from the Beijing entertainment circle, Ling Bingbing has 'given' Sister Xia several top-tier endorsements."

"Ok?"

Chiye was stunned.

"It's not just Sister Xiaxia, I heard that Sister Shang and Sister Shi were also affected... I wonder what Ling Bingbing means by this."

Chino was also a little confused, not understanding what this big star in the film industry, whom she had never met and had no good or bad impression of, was thinking.

He knew about her sister, and she had said several times in public, even during drama promotions, that "her favorite male artist in the industry is Ikeno, and her ideal partner is also Ikeno."

As a result, Ling Han was criticized and ridiculed by Chi Ye's fans and passersby, who thought she was desperate to gain attention and dared to say such "outrageous" things in broad daylight.

Hmm... Ikeno thinks it's quite normal. He's so good-looking that even he likes him, so it's hard for anyone not to like him, right?

Ahem...

"Never mind her, just give it to her if you want. She'll come to me if she needs anything."

After thinking for a long time without figuring out Ling Bingbing's intentions, Chi Ye stopped thinking about it and simply stood up and walked towards the door.

At the entrance, Teacher You and his good friend Director Jiang walked in, looking flattered.

(End of this chapter)