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Chapter 323 A New Landscape of Traffic - Azure Dragon
Chi Ye declined invitations from major domestic television stations to perform at this year's Mid-Autumn Festival galas.

When this news came out, both those inside and outside the industry were somewhat taken aback by the sudden announcement—they clearly hadn't expected that Chi Ye wouldn't even participate in this year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.

Is it because of the "building collapse"?
The TV stations were afraid of causing problems, so they collectively imposed a "soft ban" on him?
Obviously, this is impossible.

Because putting aside the fact that Ikeno's "house collapse" this time is still debatable, just considering the nature of this situation... it's not a "house collapse" in the traditional sense at all.

The term "collapse" in Ikeno has always been a taboo within the fan community. In the eyes of fangirls, the name Ikeno has now become a taboo.

But this doesn't mean that the Chinese entertainment industry or the circle of people will change Ikeno much.

The awards Ikeno received have not disappeared, the various hits he created have not disappeared, and his status, as well as the influence brought to him by "Flu" and "My Love from the Star," will not disappear.

To put it bluntly, he still holds a high status and still has a group of loyal fans (what his rivals call brainless fans) supporting him.

Therefore, it is not true that Ikeno was so afraid of being invited by TV stations because of this incident.

that…

There's only one possibility left.

Two weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, various marketing accounts on Weibo and Douyin were already reporting that the TV station had reduced Chi Ye's appearance fee due to certain issues, and then…

Then, while everyone was waiting for Ikeno to make a compromise and a choice, her studio suddenly announced that she would not participate in the local TV station's Mid-Autumn Festival gala this year.

Is this... a tantrum? Or is it "acting like a diva"?
"Did he think this would allow him to maintain his status and his existing appearance fees?"

Tomato TV was puzzled.

The gala's director was puzzled: "But doing this...is too childish."

"I heard... he's going to attend the Blue Dragon Film Awards in South Korea."

"what?"

Gala directors, especially those from local TV stations like Tomato TV, which are part of state-owned enterprises with government-affiliated positions, are considered part of the entertainment industry, but not entirely, especially in the film industry.

He might pay some attention to the television industry, but as a director who came from a different background, he doesn't really care much about the film industry.

So, upon hearing this, he was somewhat surprised: "The Blue Dragon Film Awards in South Korea? This film festival seems to be quite prestigious, right?"

"Similar to the Golden Rooster Awards in China and the Hong Kong Film Awards, the difference is that this time Ikeno is a foreign nominee..."

The assistant didn't spell it out clearly, but the director already understood.

Putting ourselves in their shoes, if a Chinese actor were invited to the Golden Rooster Awards or if a Korean actor were nominated for Best Actor, it would indeed be quite shocking.

If this were shown in everyday life or in South Korea, the audience would probably be experiencing a mental orgasm.

This……

"Can he win an award?"

The director was dumbfounded: "This doesn't make sense, does it?"

"of course not."

The assistant said, "But just being nominated to participate is enough, right? Who in China has ever done that?"

"Tang Wei has won the Blue Dragon Award for Best Actress, but she has long been a semi-celebrity in South Korea."

The director breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

"...Should we still try to get that idol drama from Ikeno Company?"

"forget it."

The director had already realized what was happening and suddenly shook his head: "It's impossible for him to give up the cooperation plan we gave him before. To be honest... I think he's gone a bit crazy now. Just because of the success of 'My Love from the Star,' he's been elevated to a height that doesn't belong to him and given him too much unwarranted confidence."

"That's settled then. Go back and talk to Tencent. Since Chi Ye isn't coming, we have to try and get Xiao Zhan. He's really popular right now."

"okay, I get it."

……

Since Chi Ye is not participating in this year's gala, Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Yu Yan, Peng Chen, Chu Hanzhou, and others have naturally become highly sought-after figures at this year's domestic entertainment galas.

Especially Xiao Zhan.

The director's words were true. If we were to choose the biggest beneficiary after Chi Ye's self-exposure, Xiao Zhan would undoubtedly be the one. The Tencent Group behind him is wealthy and powerful, and he also has the support of Yue Na, who is familiar with the various top-tier entertainment industry practices. He can be described as a born top-tier celebrity.

The commotion they caused was no less than that of Ikeno back then.

After rounds of infighting and competition, Xiao Zhan's current market appearance fee is approaching that of Yu Yan in the past. Although he is still far from reaching the peak of Chi Ye, he is indeed one of the top rising stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Now, this rising star is discussing his first performance on a major TV station and a large stage in his career.

"We're not very good at dancing. Our stage skills aren't very strong, and we can't compare to Wang Yibo."

Tencent's XinYue Entertainment.

Xiao Zhan's agent communicated with Tencent's talent agency department.

"You're really not good at dancing, I suggest you sing instead."

The senior executive from Tencent's outsourcing division sat on the sofa, smoking a cigarette. After thinking for a few seconds, he almost subconsciously offered his suggestion.

"Ok?"

Both the agent and Xiao Zhan were taken aback.

The manager then laughed, "It seems you pay a lot of attention to Zhanzhan. He's definitely the vocal powerhouse in the boy band..."

"Uh……"

The big shot was a little embarrassed, touched his nose, and then said honestly, "No, I don't usually have that time. I just remembered that Chi Ye broke into the industry as a singer, so..."

broker:"……"

Xiao Zhan: "Huh?"

You just blurted out all your innermost thoughts so sweetly?
Don't they care about our feelings at all?
—I really don't care.

The Penguin executive who was sent abroad enjoyed a certain status at Penguin headquarters. In his eyes, Xiao Zhan was just a tool that his own group had personally promoted... Isn't that the role of an artist?

Do they really expect celebrities to have a high status?

To be truly high-profile, a show needs to reach a certain level of popularity. For example, Ikeno, during her peak period after "My Love from the Star," was indeed someone many business tycoons would take seriously.

As for Xiao Zhan now... I can only say he's still several streets behind; he needs a new blockbuster product to succeed.

"Don't look at me like that."

The bigwig waved his hand: "Although we have never had a good relationship with Chi Ye, he is, after all, an artist who came from Tencent, and he is the most successful artist to date. There are indeed many lessons to be learned from his path to success."

"...Yes, we think so too. Ikeno is a senior."

The agent was also the type to back down and be timid. Seeing that the big shot didn't bother to put on airs in front of them, she immediately replied smoothly, "Our Zhanzhan is actually a fan of Chi Ye too."

"Ok?"

The big boss frowned, displeased: "Don't you know our relationship with Chi Ye? And you call him a fan? That's infuriating."

broker:"?"

Damn you, old wall lamp! I really want to smash your face with my size 45 jabs and infect you with my 20-year-old chronic athlete's foot! You've said everything, good and bad, what are we supposed to say?
It's not right to say Ikeno is bad, nor is it right to say he's a fan.

Wall lamps, they're such a pain in the ass!
"Alright, let's book karaoke then."

The boss was a little sleepy, stretched and yawned: "I think Chi Ye was able to sing it well back then, so going down this path is definitely the right choice."

"...Who should we get to write the lyrics and compose the music?" The manager saw that the wall lamp was about to leave, so he quickly hinted, "Chi Ye's singing skills are actually just average. His lyrics and music are just too good... In addition, a lot of his fans are his looks. If a normal person likes Chi Ye's songs, who's going to listen for the quality?"

The big shot was silent for a while: "I like listening to 'Blue and White Porcelain'."

broker:"……"

Ahhhh! !

Wall lamp, I'll fuck your mother!
The big shot stopped worrying about it and, after thinking for a moment, waved his hand generously: "Go and invite the most talented lyricists and composers. I'll provide you with the top resources in the Chinese music scene. Whatever you need, just give me that."

"it is good!"

The agent was overjoyed; that's exactly what he'd been waiting for!

With the entire Chinese music scene as his backing, is there any fear that Zhanzhan will not be able to steal the spotlight at this year's gala and solidify his image as a "musical genius"?

There is a play!

As for why Xiao Zhan, his manager, and his team are so fixated on his "musical genius" persona... don't ask. The answer is that their senior is Chi Ye, and they are extremely envious of the path Chi Ye has walked.

I was so envious that tears welled up in my eyes.

So, after that day, a bombshell announcement suddenly broke in the Chinese entertainment industry: rising star Xiao Zhan will invite top lyricists and composers from across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong to create his first solo album since his debut.

Furthermore, the title track will be performed at this year's Dragon TV gala.

The news caused a stir both inside and outside the entertainment industry, especially among Xiao Zhan's fans outside the industry, who worked tirelessly to promote their idol.

"Xiao Zhan, the only top male star born after 1995, is releasing his debut solo album! Tune in to the Tomato TV Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on August 15th!"

"Wow, my brother is working so hard! This is a blessing for career-oriented fans."

"The penguins are so spoiled; they truly deserve to be called the new generation's princes."

"Sour chicken, don't yell, you're definitely a fan of Arthur."

"Arthur, that's enough. He's a hopeless case. Tencent and his dad have been promoting him for so long and he still hasn't become famous. His only representative work is 'Ikeno's Friends.' How dare he try to compare himself to the only top-tier male celebrity with god-like looks in the Chinese entertainment industry?"

"The only top-tier male celebrity with god-like looks in the Chinese entertainment industry? Who bestowed that title?"

"It can only be said that Xiao Zhan's team's marketing campaign was no less impressive than Emperor Shenzong of Song's Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai."

"Hilarious! When the cat's away, the mice will play. I suggest you go look at some old photos of Chi Ye to cleanse your eyes. What does 'god-like beauty' even mean? Now any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to market themselves as a god-like beauty in the Chinese entertainment industry?"

"..."

In the Chinese entertainment industry, it is often said that minor fame depends on promotion, while major fame depends on fate. Every top star, if they really reach that level, is almost always subject to fierce competition and bloodshed. This is true for Yu Yan and Ji Heming in the past, Chi Ye, and Xiao Zhan now.

Chi Ye had previously snatched too much traffic and market resources from his competitors, and now that Xiao Zhan is rising rapidly, he will naturally try to take away other people's share of the pie.

For example, Arthur.

Arthur felt he had been having a lot of bad luck lately.

His jinx-like constitution might be a result of his mentor Jin Ming, and he even occasionally doubts whether he is director Kaige's biological son, but... no matter how much he doubts, it doesn't affect his current desire to smash Xiao Zhan's head.

—You little punk, you're only good enough to make it in the TV drama industry. You'll never get into the movie industry!
"Give me a big marketing push! I'm singing live this time!"

……

The former crown prince of Goose has long since moved on. Unbeknownst to many, after the glorious era of the "Big Four and Little Four" and the "One Breakup of the Big Four and Little Four," the Chinese entertainment industry has once again entered an era of "fierce competition" and "a hundred schools of thought contending."

But as new people rise to power, old people remain.

Compared to the chaotic situation on the male lead's side, the female lead's side has remained relatively stable.

Although younger actresses like Tan Yue and Ran Qiao have gradually emerged in recent years, the status of the "Four Little Flowers" is so stable that each of them has their own base, so there is no sign of them being promoted yet.

At this year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, the young actresses maintained their traditional style of not meeting with other celebrities. Sheng Ning accepted the invitation from Blueberry TV, while Shi Jinwei went to Jiangsu Satellite TV.

Shang Jie is too lazy, and with Chi Ye gone and the popularity of "All the Way to Blooming Flowers" added to the mix, Mango TV finally managed to invite Shang Jie, who was known for disappearing from the gala, after mobilizing all sorts of manpower and resources.

This summer, I still didn't participate—I happily went back to reunite with my family for the holidays.

So, the already somewhat damaged reputation of the old man, due to Ikeno, has now received a large wave of negative marketing articles.

Yeah, I'm used to it.

"Hey, Weiwei? Have you heard?"

"What did you hear?"

"Xiao Zhan is going to release a song."

"Ok?"

This is the rehearsal site for the Jiangsu TV gala.

Shi Jinwei received a call from Sister Shang, but after hearing what she said, she was stunned for a second: "Xiao Zhan? Releasing a song? Uh... no, when did you become a fan of Xiao Zhan?"

"no no."

Sister Shang got a little anxious: "Let me finish... I heard their team is fighting with Wang Yibo's side! This is so exciting, such a big juicy story, don't you want to hear about it?"

"Oh, I don't want to."

Sister Pliers' interest in gossiping is definitely inversely proportional to her love of working out in the early hours of the morning.

Shang Jie said somewhat boredly, "Sigh, you're not even willing to share my happiness anymore... Weiwei, you've changed."

Shi Jinwei: "...I think you should prepare more now, practice your singing, instead of sharing your happiness with me here."

"...Friends are gone."

Upon hearing that even Shi Jinwei, who was far away, was constantly "urging" her to work, Sister Shang immediately lost her composure, hastily threw down a sentence, and hung up the phone.

beep.

The phone went dead. Shi Jinwei put down her phone, glanced at the rehearsal room in front of her, and was about to pick up the microphone to sing a few more songs, but... she seemed to remember something and put the microphone down again.

This scene…

Something familiar.

Hmm... that annoying voice outside the door is gone.

诶…

Sister Pliers suddenly paused, quickly glancing at the time: "5:30... number 10..."

"Today...it seems to be today, the opening day of the Blue Dragon Film Festival..."

She lowered her arm, her sapphire blue eyes gazing out the window, a sense of curiosity rising within her—

Now you're not even showing your face in the Chinese entertainment industry anymore, what exactly are you trying to do?
(End of this chapter)