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Chapter 345 A Golden Brand: Ikeno's Drama, No Matter How Much, We Invested.
Chi Ye felt a chill and glanced at the chicken feet a few times: "Two ounces of meat are missing?"

Chicken Claw Zhang was taken aback, not understanding what he meant: "No...no, you've probably just gained weight."

"That's not necessarily the case."

Chi Ye shook his head and asked directly, "You've been wanting to see me. Tell me, what is it?"

"Uh…"

At this, Chicken Claw Zhang immediately blushed, shifted his position slightly, and then said with a sheepish grin, "Isn't this to congratulate the captain? 'Goblin' has achieved such great results, it's truly a cause for celebration..."

"You know it's something to celebrate, too."

Ikeno glanced at him sideways: "Then you should know that my time is very valuable."

"team leader…"

"Don't call me captain, Rise has been defunct for a long time."

"...President Chi."

Chicken Claw Zhang's expression turned serious: "The main reason I'm here is to discuss cooperation with you."

"cooperate?"

Chino paused, looking at him: "What kind of cooperation could there be between us? Something bordering on something? I wouldn't dare to do that now, I'm afraid something bad will happen."

Chicken Claw Zhang: "...Captain, stop teasing me. I...I want to buy the rights to a short drama of 'Goblin'."

This time, Ikeno was completely stunned.

He knew that Chicken Claw Zhang, after starting out selling chicken feet, was one of the first "industry talents" in the Chinese entertainment industry to invest in short dramas.

Well... in their own words, it's like celebrities from the Chinese entertainment industry descending to the short drama industry and delivering a devastating blow.

In fact, Chicken Claw Zhang has been doing quite well in recent years. Due to its early entry and strategic planning, it has established a great reputation in the short drama industry...

Of course, what's even more important is the label he carries, a label he may never be able to shake off—Ikeno's former teammate.

What does the name "Ikeno" and "former teammate" mean in the short drama industry?
—It works every time, it works for everyone.

The more popular Chi Ye becomes, the higher Chicken Claw Zhang's "status" in the short drama industry becomes; the more popular Chi Ye becomes, the more "valuable" Chicken Claw Zhang becomes in the short drama field.

It's fair to say that over the past six months, Chi Ye has been getting into trouble one after another. The person he's most worried about isn't Jin Xia, or Sister Shang, or even Chi Ye himself, but rather Chicken Claw Zhang!
It is no exaggeration to describe Zhang Xianming's mindset as kowtowing and praying every night, bathing and burning incense, and praying that Ikeno would live to be a hundred years old.

So, after seeing the huge success of "Goblin", he immediately held a large party, though the exact type of party is unknown.

But the next day, he was in a hurry to meet with Ikeno and use his past "relationship" with Ikeno and Rise's resume to win the rights to remake the short drama of "Goblin" - Chicken Claw Zhang made a lot of money by imitating the short drama of "My Love from the Star". He got off to such a fast start, all by riding on the coattails of the captain!
Chi Ye suddenly became interested: "Did you create this short drama yourself? Is it something you started yourself?"

Chicken Claw Zhang smiled slightly: "You could say that. I invested a little in the early stages, and later I even acted in it myself... Captain, you don't know, let me tell you, short dramas are developing very rapidly right now. I feel like they might even threaten the long drama market in the future..."

The long-running drama market here is still in a normal period. In addition to "Goblin", many other excellent works have emerged this year.

Although short dramas are developing rapidly, Chicken Claw Zhang's current statement is clearly for ulterior motives.

Chi Ye tapped the table: "Just say what you want to say. We know each other well, so don't beat around the bush."

Chicken Claw Zhang pondered for a moment, then said very seriously, "I just want to 'give back' to the captain."

Chiye: "?"

Chicken Claw Zhang added, "Actually, I know myself that my success is inseparable from you, Captain... I've been riding on your coattails, making a lot of money using your name... You could say that without you, I would never have reached this level of fame..."

Ikeno's brain froze for two seconds before he exclaimed in surprise, "Rank? The coffee shop's rank?"

Chicken Claw Zhang: "...Captain, look at you, I was talking about the status of actors in short dramas. The competition in short dramas is no less than that in long dramas, it's very fierce..."

Chi Ye's smile faded as he looked at Chicken Claw Zhang: "You want me to invest? Or just take a stake?"

"...Nothing can be hidden from the captain."

When Chicken Claw Zhang said this, it wasn't just subconscious flattery; he was genuinely lamenting his own situation, Chi Ye's situation, and even the situation of the entire Rise.

Rise, that's a group that carries the dreams of seven boys. Back then, seven naive kids came together, and with the help of Yue Na, the group was formed.

Now, Rise has long since fallen apart, and the seven members have gone their separate ways. Some have been imprisoned, some have gone overseas... and even their genders have changed.

Others plunge headlong into the entrepreneurial wave, settling down to a peaceful and ordinary life of marriage, children, and everyday existence.

He was unwilling to give up, and took advantage of the short drama trend to forcibly "save" his career, which had been sentenced to death. Although no one in the mainstream film and television industry recognizes him now, at least he still has the title of "artist" outside.

As for Ikeno at the end…

Needless to say, Rise is forever a god, a pillar of strength. Ikeno's rise to this point can be considered a great achievement for Rise. He's Asia's No. 1 superstar, and possibly one of the most well-known young international artists, a music king…

Therefore, he's very self-aware and has a good understanding of his own limitations. He wasn't lying; he genuinely needs a "backer" right now...

"Captain, short dramas really have a bright future. Take my paid short drama that premiered yesterday, 'Don't Be Spoiled, Your Highness, Your Highness Runs Away with the Baby,' for example. It sold five million copies as soon as it went online, and as of today, it has already surpassed twenty million in sales... At the same time, we also plan to tap into the middle-aged and elderly market, making 'My Love from the Star' and 'Goblin' more appealing to older audiences, and attracting more viewers to spend money!"

Chicken Claw Zhang has also honed his skills, possessing excellent oratory abilities, and he offered Chi Ye a false promise.

This time, Chino didn't interrupt the other person. He listened quietly until the end before nodding and saying, "Hmm, that sounds good."

"?!"

Chicken Claw Zhang shuddered.

That sounds good, so that means...

"But I don't really trust you. I think that although you're not as bad as Jiang Yi and Shen Qingyu, you've done things to trick me before."

Ikeno abruptly changed the subject, stating bluntly: "I have the resources, why should I choose you?"

Chicken Claw Zhang fell silent instantly.

"Go back now, I understand about this."

Ikeno gave them the order to leave.

Chicken Claw opened its mouth as if it wanted to speak, but ultimately couldn't. It simply stood up and walked outside, looking somewhat embarrassed and awkward.

Chino lazily glanced at him a few times: "Wait a minute."

"Ok?"

Zhang Yixi, the chicken claw.

"Pay the copyright fee for 'My Love from the Star,' and also settle the fees for plagiarizing my previous works and riding on my popularity... Why are you looking at me like that? Didn't you say you wanted to 'give back'? Did you plagiarize or not?"

"..." Chicken Claw Zhang nodded: "Okay, I'll run away as soon as I get back... oh no, I mean I'll contact your company as soon as I get back." "Be quick," Chi Ye reminded him: "I'm not one to mince words."

Chicken Claw Zhang cried: "Captain, I'm sorry, I..."

"let's go."

Ikeno waved his hand.

Chicken Claw Zhang left with regret and heartache. The princess ran away pregnant, and he left with debt. Before going in, he was President Zhang; after going in, he was President Zhang in debt.

the other side.

Seeing Chicken Claw Zhang's reaction, Chi Ye finally started to seriously consider planning a short drama.

You also need to see if the other party is trying to trick you or whether they will actually send the money.

However, he didn't know much about short dramas, but he was certain that this industry was indeed a small boom in the increasingly homogenized domestic entertainment industry.

Ikeno is now an entertainer, but after this incident, he has long had ideas for his future career.

To put it bluntly, the reason why Chi Ye was so enthusiastic about pursuing traffic, and even reached the top, was because of profit and need... He is an ordinary person and feels that there is nothing that cannot be discussed.

If being a veteran actor earns more money than being a top star, then he will not hesitate to evolve into a "veteran actor." Don't ask how to evolve; the answer is that even a child actor is still an actor.

After the huge success of "Goblin", Ikeno had already reaped most of the benefits and profits from the popularity. One drama, "My Love from the Star", kept him at the top of the popularity charts for two years, and "Goblin" was enough to keep him in that position for another two years. Because the two are not separate, one plus one is greater than two, and Ikeno was very confident about this.

But what happens after this?
People will grow old eventually, and their faces will eventually sag.

Moreover, he now has to consider what will happen on the day he and the Empress Dowager truly get married, officially announce it, and even get married.

Therefore, making his career foundation more solid, accelerating the company's development, and undergoing a change in identity are all things he needs to do next.

His foundation is solid, needless to say. He still needs to produce high-quality works, but no longer those that rely on popularity; instead, he needs to produce true blockbusters, the kind that are primarily films.

The Martian carries this "great" responsibility.

As the company grows, Chi Ye has already started to do so, signing new people and promoting new talent in new projects.

As for the final change in identity, in "My Sassy Girl", Ikeno will take on the role of producer, director, screenwriter and actor for the first time.

In the Chinese entertainment industry, or many other industries, things eventually tend to gravitate towards capital. Before becoming a source of capital, no matter how high Chi Ye's status is, in the eyes of many people, he's just so-so.

Taking Hermès and the Beijing entertainment circle as examples, if Chi Ye were now a top-tier celebrity and one of the entertainment giants, they would obviously not treat him with the same attitude they had in the past or present.

There's no question of a ban or targeting within the Beijing entertainment circle; in fact, people there are even people who want to fawn over them.

This is a very real problem, and it's the ultimate stage that countless artists dream of.

What Ikeno needs to do now is to complete this leap in social class for his future and before he completely loses his internet fame.

His current momentum, massive online traffic, and influence are his most powerful weapons.

……

January 1st, New Year's Day.

That day, the Chinese entertainment industry was dominated by news of the New Year's Eve galas from various TV stations and the trending topics of the finale of the VIP series "Goblin".

Peng Chen from Blueberry TV, who was the final performer, couldn't outdo Chu Hanzhou, who staged a year-long comeback. The feud between Peng and Chu continues.

This time, Shang Jie didn't stay out of the public eye; she appeared on Hunan TV, and her beautiful makeup and styling immediately caused her to dominate the trending searches.

The pliers, however, outshone all the other beauties, continuing their grand plan to dominate the entire Chinese entertainment industry...

For many others, the tone of New Year's Eve galas seems to have remained unchanged since their inception: either artist teams feuding, or fans watching the drama unfold, and bystanders simply observing the spectacle.

That day, Ikeno came to the kiwi fruit.

General Manager Gong personally received him and the following conversation took place.

"Goblin has set a new record for attracting new users to the platform this time. It really made us feel the joy that we had with My Love from the Star."

President Gong looked at Chi Ye eagerly: "Do you have a plan for the next project?"

"Yes, but not entirely."

Ikeno speaks in a very roundabout way.

Mr. Gong was taken aback for a moment, then laughed: "Mr. Chi is humorous, haha..."

"But to be honest, I think we might have had some misunderstandings before, but..."

He glanced at Sheng Ning, who had brought Chi Ye in but remained silent, sitting beside him: "Things should all be resolved by now... I can't guarantee anything else, but President Sheng deserves credit for bringing in 'Goblin.' We had a meeting the day before yesterday with several major shareholders to discuss having her increase her shareholding..."

"Mr. Gong."

Sheng Ning said softly, "I don't need to. Let Chi Ye hold the shares himself."

Upon hearing this, Chi Ye and President Gong were both dumbfounded.

Chi Ye was bewildered because Sheng Ning hadn't told him about this at all, and... to be honest, the shares of each platform are very sensitive and exclusive, as can be seen from the dispute between Sheng Ning and Zhang and Li.

Now, after this battle, Sheng Ning has completely integrated into Kiwi, but as an outsider, no matter how popular Chi Ye is now, Kiwi can't just let him in directly.

This isn't about interests; it's about the fact that many people will reject it.

President Gong had a similar idea. From a personal perspective, he really hoped that Chi Ye could have shares in Kiwi Fruit... This would mean that Kiwi Fruit could completely control Chi Ye's works in the future... Just thinking about it makes him happy.

He did indeed have this idea, after all, there was already a "precedent" of Sheng Ning.

But isn't it a bit too early for you to bring this up now?
"I'm telling you, you're not trying to play some kind of trick on me that backfires, are you?"

Chi Ye looked at Sheng Ning with surprise: "What does your reward have to do with me?"

Sheng Ning glanced at him indifferently: "It's alright."

"If it's okay, then stop bothering me, it's annoying."

Sheng Ning chuckled, bewildered, and raised her snow-white swan neck, exuding an aloof and indifferent air.

"Um... well... I personally have no objection to this, haha."

After the two finished speaking, General Manager Gong rubbed his hands together and said, "The new project... can we finalize it in advance? Let's make it clear beforehand, no matter how big the investment is, I, Kiwi Fruit, will invest!!"

(End of this chapter)