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Chapter 346 Ikeno x Kiwi x Mist Theater
Judging from the market performance of several projects that Ikeno has been involved in, they have become highly sought-after assets in the industry.

They had only heard of and estimated the kiwi fruit before, but after truly experiencing the joy of the cool movie this time, they decided to stop being reserved.

Daddy Chi, feel free to torment me! As long as you choose us, you can torment me however you want!

Capital has a sense of shame, yet it also has no sense of shame.

When dealing with their God of Wealth, they can be extremely obedient and subservient.

Chino picked up his teacup, took a sip, thought for a moment, and said, "The new projects are mostly movies now."

One sentence shattered the hearts of both General Manager Gong and the kiwi fruit company.

"Then...aren't there any TV series? Movies...movies are fine too, we can also buy online rights to movies."

Mr. Gong first offered a suggestion, then thought about it again. Although the film wasn't directly related to their platform—after all, the initial profits went to the theaters—but…

If they can secure exclusive broadcasting rights, they can still reap the benefits of the second wave.

Furthermore, after this incident, President Gong genuinely admired the young artist, Chi Ye.

Compared to other popular celebrities, he has taken a very steady path. Although he seems to be at the top now, he is actually as stable as a mountain. His talent and interpersonal relationships determine that the Chinese entertainment industry ten years from now may belong to him.

The "belonging" here doesn't refer to an individual, but rather to the fact that he will occupy a large portion of the pie.

At this point, it wouldn't be difficult for Kiwi to strike first and establish a good relationship with Ikeno beforehand.

Do you expect them to be like Kuei, who had such a pleasant collaboration with Ikeno, but then suddenly went crazy and ruined their own life?
Just kidding, Cool Shadow must be out of their mind to send over a leader who knows absolutely nothing.

Honestly, even the penguins are better than them. At least the penguins know to try to get close to Ikeno. It's just that the relationship between the two is too complicated, so they finally decided to completely break off relations.

"Is such that."

Ikeno had indeed considered the key points of this meeting with the kiwifruit company, and cooperation was certainly an option.

Kiwifruit is the only profitable platform among the three major platforms, which shows that this platform was indeed "forced" to succeed.

Regardless of what others are saying, the fact is, which of the three major platforms hasn't been criticized?

Compared to the previous Cool Shadow, Kiwi Fruit's strength lies in its completely "independent" development and self-financing model. This means that when Chi Ye collaborates with them, he will have more say, unlike with Cool Shadow before.

Just as things were starting to look promising, the new commander sent from headquarters ruined everything.

Moreover, kiwifruit has produced a lot of high-quality content in the past few years, so it is indeed an excellent partner.

"If Mr. Gong is willing to cooperate, we can adopt a long-term content cooperation approach."

Ikeno paused for a moment, then added, "But I myself may not have much time to act. I can only appear as a screenwriter and producer, and the content will be provided by our company."

Mr. Gong was taken aback, and then fell silent.

Ikeno is not acting; he only appears as a screenwriter and producer… It seems like this is still using Ikeno's name, but how effective it actually will be… only heaven knows.

After all, the reason why Ikeno's projects have been so popular so far is largely due to his personal role as the male lead. His terrifying appeal and influence are the core of a work's huge success.

Some may disagree with this, but when it comes to television dramas, never underestimate the influence of a big name like Ikeno.

It's like many scripts; they may seem good, but if someone else plays the role, they might not necessarily become a hit. A script with good quality might get a popular broadcast, but whether it becomes a blockbuster depends on "luck."

To put it bluntly... what people value is Ikeno himself, not his small studio and the company he's just started building...

Therefore, what Ikeno needs to do now is to change the outside world's perception, which is a crucial step in his transformation of identity.

Ikeno crossed his legs and waited quietly for Kiwi's reply.

The room fell silent. Sheng Ning waited for a while, then glanced at Chi Ye with her phoenix eyes, then at President Gong, and said, "You're not participating in any of them?"

Chino looked at her "good older sister": "No, not really."

General Manager Gong: "...?!"

Sheng Ning smiled and said, "Then why don't you explain it clearly to President Gong?"

“Hmm…” Chi Ye said with a smile, “My company is currently investing in a spy drama. I will personally participate in this drama. Our share is very large, and we will also invest in the cooperation with Kiwifruit.”

Mr. Gong realized: "This is your next TV series project, right?"

"Ah."

Chi Ye was noncommittal.

He accounted for almost half of the investment in "Lurking," while Director Jiang and Teacher You contributed a smaller portion. But no matter how much they contributed, they ultimately had to find a platform to broadcast it. Going on satellite TV was one thing, but online streaming was also essential.

Among them, kiwifruit is obviously the best choice.

Furthermore, this drama marks the first time Ikeno has broken out of her "comfort zone" since she began acting in television series. Previously, her roles were either in idol dramas or dramas that fans treated like idol dramas, such as "Loop," featuring handsome men and beautiful women…

In "Lurking", he will subvert his previous performances and image.

This is also the basis for his cooperation with kiwifruit and an important step in his own transformation.

Well… there might be some concerns about kiwifruit.

"A spy thriller?"

As expected, President Gong began to have doubts. He was initially delighted that Chi Ye's next work had finally fallen into their hands—as he had said before, after "Goblin," they were really craving Chi Ye!
But after realizing what he had done, he hesitated and had some doubts.

However, it only lasted for a moment.

It's understandable that top idol actors are switching tracks after reaching their peak... Ikeno's acting skills are definitely not a problem. Although spy dramas have been declining in recent years, the gimmick of Ikeno personally participating in a drama will definitely make it a minor hit.

This is the current level of prestige that Ikeno holds in the drama industry; no one can refuse it, and no one can remain calm about it.

after an hour.

“I’ve seen that kiwifruit has been working in this field for a while, but the quality has declined a bit in recent years.”

"Regarding long-term content cooperation, Mr. Gong, you can think about it some more. We're not in a hurry... But if we do cooperate, I think we could focus on the suspense genre."

Chi Ye stood up and shook hands with President Gong: "Mist Theater, that's a good name."

Mr. Gong's heart skipped a beat, and he smiled as he squeezed Chi Ye's hand tightly: "Definitely, definitely... No need to think about it, I'll give you an answer by tomorrow at the latest."

"Okay, then I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration."

"Pleasant to work with."

The two said goodbye, and Sheng Ning was responsible for seeing Chi Ye off.

As we walked out of the Kiwi Building, various staff members curiously and excitedly peeked out, pointing and whispering among themselves. Occasionally, a girl would scream, "Ahhh! He looked at me! The uncle looked at me!"

The colleague next to him was speechless: "I'm only thirty this year, what kind of uncle am I?"

"But the goblin uncle is really handsome, what should I do..."

"Did you guys watch the finale?" "Don't even mention it, I have to work overtime tonight, sigh."

"I'm working overtime because Ikeno came to our company..."

"Now that the loop is closed, I feel much better..."

……

"How are you feeling now?"

The murmurs weren't loud, but they still carried faintly in the empty night. Sheng Ning and Chi Ye were walking side by side when Sheng Ning suddenly asked.

Ikeno was taken aback: "What does it feel like?"

"You couldn't even get into Scream Night before, but now you can move around freely at the Kiwi headquarters. So many people like you, shouldn't you be happy?"

Chino looked at her: "Then may I ask, who prevented me from getting into Scream Night?"

Sheng Ning: "..."

"Forget it." Chi Ye waved his hand: "Considering the number of times you've helped me, I'll keep this in mind for another ten years, no less."

Sheng Ning was stunned for two seconds, then subconsciously asked, "What about before?"

"How long was it recorded before?"

"Oh, before it was a lifetime. A gentleman takes revenge, it's never too late."

Sheng Ning: "You're really petty, but I'm actually not that big of a person."

Chino snapped, "Stop giving me that nonsense. Ten years it is."

Sheng Ning: "...Okay, then you can remember it slowly."

The two stopped talking and walked to the parking lot. The environment seemed familiar, and Sheng Ning suddenly stopped. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "When it comes to cooperating with kiwifruit, you don't need to look to me. Finding a suitable cooperation platform might be better for your development."

Chi Ye had been thinking about the details of the cooperation the whole way. When he heard this, he was taken aback and turned around to look her up and down a few times: "This doesn't sound like something a kiwi shareholder should say."

"Even without you, I will still be a shareholder, and I will continue to grow stronger."

Sheng Ning spoke calmly. She had indeed relied on herself the whole way, without depending on anyone else.

Unlike the pliers, "Goblin" has already drifted into outer space, and it feels like Earth can no longer contain her. She's going to go and suppress the aliens' billing.

"Don't worry, I never consider personal relationships when making any decisions. Besides, we don't have any personal relationship."

Sheng Ning nodded: "Then will you not consider anything related to this summer?"

Ikeno paused for a moment, then smiled: "That's something we can consider."

Sheng Ning didn't say anything more, just stubbed out her cigarette and waved her hand: "Happy New Year."

Chino was taken aback, raised his arm to check the time, and found that it was not yet midnight.

The sound of fireworks exploding outside filled the air. He looked at Sheng Ning's tall figure, still wearing her familiar red high heels, which made a crisp clicking sound as they stepped on the ground.

"Happy New Year."

"..."

……

That night, the final episode of "Goblin" aired, dominating social media and trending topics.

Despite being a VIP early viewing, the sensation caused by "Goblin" was evident. Not only in mainland China, but also in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other countries where Ikeno is extremely popular, "Goblin" reached a peak that night.

Thanks to "Goblin," Kiwi's overseas downloads tripled, breaking their historical record since going global. Baidu, the investor behind the show, was overjoyed and provided Kiwi with strong support for next year—a large financial investment—for the first time in advance.

Of course, the premise is that kiwifruit must be responsible for its own profits and losses.

Old Li is stingy, unlike the other two Ma brothers. He's a true realist. He doesn't care about anything else and won't interfere in your company's affairs, but he absolutely must make money.

You are responsible for your own profits and losses. If you don't make a profit, then go away. If you do make a profit, then you are my good brother.

Therefore, after receiving a huge amount of funding than in previous years, kiwifruit naturally signed more stringent cooperation terms. If it cannot achieve corresponding results in the new year, everything it currently possesses may be cut in half.

Mr. Gong was anxious. Less than two hours after Chi Ye left, he convened a meeting with all the shareholders and executives overnight. In the end, amidst the controversy and discussion, the cooperation with Chi Ye's company was finalized.

Starting from the new year, Kiwifruit will officially enter into an unprecedented "bundled" cooperation with Ikeno Corporation, giving them the first purchase rights to Ikeno's future works, whether movies or TV series.

At the same time, they should also give Ikeno Company great preferential treatment in terms of platform policies, recommendation mechanisms, and revenue sharing.

For example, Ikeno Company's upcoming collaboration with Kiwifruit on "Mist Theater" is based on this policy condition, allowing them to enjoy treatment that other film companies do not have, and to carry out in-depth cooperation.

Of course, because of a project, or even multiple projects, there are people, teams, and most importantly, actors involved (Ikeno Company wants to promote its own people, but Kiwi also needs a certain number of actors, after all, it is still under the name of Kiwi's self-produced drama).

Therefore, the specific details of cooperation can only be worked out little by little.

However, the news of the merger of these two industry giants, who had just collaborated on "Goblin," still brought a great shock to the industry.

It's not so bad for people outside the industry. After all, Ikeno Company is relatively unknown now. Apart from his fans, what ordinary people have the time or energy to pay attention to or care about this small company?

The situation is quite different within the industry.

"Kiwifruit has reached a cooperation agreement with Ikeno Corporation."

"Which company? Is it Ikeno's studio?"

"Yes, it has now transformed into a small company and has signed several new employees."

"What are they going to do?"

"Kiwi is trying to completely tie down Ikeno this time."

"...Too late!"

The discussion within the industry is heated, with the other two of the three major platforms reacting the most, since kiwifruit is their direct competitor. As the saying goes, if your opponent becomes "strong," it means you've fallen behind.

Penguins are alright; they know their own relationship with Chi Ye. But Cool Shadow is in an uproar.

"No, didn't I tell you to communicate with Ikeno's side? What happened to the communication? And this is what you got?!"

The new boss has experienced various setbacks in a short period of time since taking office, and just recently he was questioned by headquarters. Therefore, he was instantly shocked when he received this news.

The executive sent to communicate with Ikeno's team looked worried: "Boss, it's not that we don't want to communicate, it's just that Ikeno's side... doesn't give us a chance at all. They made it clear that they will no longer cooperate with us."

"...Ikeno, this is outrageous!"

The new coach hesitated for a long time before speaking with a gloomy expression.

(End of this chapter)