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Chapter 356 Recognition of the Midnight Premiere

"When I sing this song, gratitude is the underlying theme, but I think it's also a relay race."

Spring Festival Gala, Channel 2, interview studio.

The host, Xiao Ni, sat in the interview room and conducted a follow-up interview with Chi Ye and Jin Xia, who had just stepped down from the stage, about their Spring Festival Gala performances.

This is a new segment that appeared two years ago. It is usually performed when the Spring Festival Gala has completely ended, but it has improved in the last two years. This year, it is even performed simultaneously with the Spring Festival Gala, and major online platforms can easily switch to the second channel.

This is also the only time to date that the post-interview segment of a second-tier TV station's interview has achieved viewership ratings that rival those of the first-tier TV station's Spring Festival Gala.

Yes, it was a close call. At the moment "As You Wish" was released, before the afterglow had even cooled down, many viewers almost instinctively clicked on the second channel after seeing the official pop-up.

Many older viewers don't know how to use online platforms and even ask their children to teach them, so they clicked in to watch the interview.

Ikeno and Jin Xia sat next to Xiao Ni, with the former answering Xiao Ni's questions softly.

“Okay, then.” Xiao Ni nodded and asked, “Our ancestors struggled their whole lives, turning their dreams into a reality we can now easily achieve. That was their ‘wish fulfilled.’ So what is our ‘wish fulfilled’?”

"Everyone knows that Ikeno is a musical genius. What prompted you to write this song? What were you thinking when you wrote it?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Ye paused for a moment before saying, "As for 'As You Wish'... I think it's about protecting this foundation, building it up even better, and passing on this 'peaceful mountains and rivers, ordinary life' spirit, making it more beautiful and lasting. This requires strength, but even more so, it requires action."

"The impetus for this song should be about inheritance."

Everyone listened attentively as Chi Ye continued to relentlessly compare Zhang Yu.

"My thoughts... We are all 'me' in this song - 'I will love the world you love, and may your wishes last forever'."

"This love, this 'wishes,' as I understand it, is not just a lyric; it is a responsibility. It is in our work, technological innovation, protecting our country, being filial to our parents, and treating everyone around us with kindness."

"To be conscientious and dedicated to one's duties, and to enjoy happiness and good health—that's what 'getting what you want' means."

"..."

On the other side, the host, Xiao Ma, nodded: "Wow, well said! Remembering the past and striving for the present are the only ways to live up to our youth and achieve our dreams for the future!"

"Then I'd like to ask Ms. Jin Xia..."

……

at the same time.

Today's family.

"Yes...this 'wish' is very good, and this song is also very good."

After the song ended, the atmosphere at the Jin family home had returned to normal. However, everyone knew what the old man wanted to do, so they all switched to the second channel and witnessed Ikeno's annotations and official explanation of the song "As You Wish".

Everyone thought it was official jargon, and that this kid had Xiaxia completely fooled by his smooth talk.
The old man, however, deeply understood. Perhaps what Chi Ye was saying was indeed Mandarin, or perhaps not, but for someone with his experience, for an old man whose life was about to come to an end, the "wish" in "As You Wish" was like a kind of relief and a gift.

Perhaps, this is the best way.

"Dad, it's getting late, you should go back and rest."

Today, I am extremely satisfied with Chino, especially after hearing my father's words, I feel a sense of pride.

But after checking the time, he saw that the old man was becoming increasingly drowsy, so he immediately spoke up to remind him.

The special care personnel also came over and said softly, "Old commander, it's time to go back and rest."

"Rest? Rest for what?"

The old man shouted unhappily, "I want to see my precious granddaughter. Move aside, everyone move aside, don't block my way. I'm not sleepy yet."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to keep quiet.

They exchanged glances, and Jinzhao sighed helplessly: "If you miss Xiaxia, I can just have her come back tomorrow."

"Bring Chi Ye along too. You two haven't had a chance to meet properly in a long time."

Ms. Zeng seized every opportunity.

The old man's face hardened: "Why did you come back? Young people should have their own things to do. Didn't you see she's still being interviewed? Don't bother the two kids. Don't make a fuss over an old man like me."

"Today, you tell them to work hard and live well, and that will be enough to do justice to this old man."

Today, silence reigns.

Ms. Zeng hesitated for a moment, then muttered, "You'd be overjoyed if you really came back."

The old man: "?"

Pointing at Ms. Zeng, he said, "Xiaxia's personality is all because of you! Humph! I won't let you take care of the children in the future!"

Ms. Zeng: "..."

Everyone: "..."

……

"I'm going to the promotional event for 'The Martian' tomorrow, are you coming?"

Merchants.

Not long after Ikeno's show ended, Shang Jie entered a state of detachment, much like a guy who had just finished a session and entered a state of sagehood, which was really a bit boring.

She stayed in the living room for about ten minutes before she got restless. Just before going back to her room, she remembered something and turned back to ask.

Many merchants have been holding back for a long time.

In fact, after "As You Wish" became a trending topic, the merchants were like cats scratching their heads, frantically refreshing the pre-sale of "The Martian" - "The Martian" did not have any preview screenings, but the pre-sale had already started yesterday.

Before "As You Wish" was released, "The Martian" had a pre-sale of 100 million yuan in one day. Now, in just over ten minutes, it has jumped to 140 million yuan. The extra 40 million yuan is astonishing and embarrassing.

Adding to what Sister Shang had just said, and knowing a little about the relationship between Sister Shang and Chi Ye, the Shang family was really ready to fight.

The eldest aunt, who had just been clamoring to go see other movie premieres, kept gesturing to Mrs. Shang.

Helpless, Mrs. Shang sighed. Seeing that everyone was too shy to speak up, she could only take the initiative to ask, "Ahem... You Shu, are you going tomorrow?"

"Yes."

With a haughty yet slightly wicked smile, Sister Shang said, "Of course I'll keep my promise!"

Having navigated the business world for many years, I believe the most important thing is one's reputation!

"Uh…"

Seeing that Mrs. Shang had spoken, the eldest aunt seized the opportunity and asked with a smile, "But I remember 'The Martian' was released after midnight, wasn't it? The premiere should be around that time too, right? Such an important occasion, aren't you going?"

"Should I go over there?"

Sister Shang was taken aback, then suddenly shook her head sadly: "No, it's too far. I'll have to stay up all night if I go. Aunt, you know me. I'm taking care of my skin lately, so I can't stay up late, or my pimples will get angry!"

Aunt: "?"

Mrs. Shang couldn't help but spit out a curse: "Skin care, my foot? You're not angry now that you've got pimples from staying up all night playing games?"

"mom!"

When Shang Jie's mother exposed her plans for fun, she immediately lost face and explained, "I just left the game on to help me sleep, I didn't play it."

“I can vouch for her.” The father stood up for his daughter, saying, “It was all my doing; the room wasn’t soundproof.”

Everyone: "?"

Alright, alright, now we know who You Shu takes after. So you're a veteran player too?

"You Shu, I've always heard people say that you and Chi Ye have a good relationship. How good is it? Would you mind telling your aunt?"

My aunt said with a smile, "You hate it so much that we pressure you to get married, it wouldn't be because..."

Sister Shang: "?"

She interrupted her aunt with a serious expression: "Aunt, be careful of being assassinated!"

Aunt: "..."

"The Martian is going to reap a huge boon this time."

Shang Jie's uncle couldn't help but ask, "Domestic box office is probably a given, but I wonder if it will affect overseas... Didn't everyone say that 'The Martian' had a very poor overseas screening schedule?"

This was a combination of asking and probing.

Sister Shang spread her hands: "Go ask him, I don't know."

Everyone: "..."

Well, it seems we can forget about getting any "useful" information out of this old lady.

"Can we go take a look together tomorrow?"

Shang Jie glanced at them and said with a wry smile, "It depends on my temperament!!"

The aunt sighed, secretly regretting that after the Spring Festival Gala, it should have been the turn of "The Martian" to perform, but unfortunately... they were destined not to be able to go to the "first scene".

……

As the clock struck midnight, the Spring Festival Gala proceeded with its usual group sing-along, but Ikeno and Jin Xia, who were the most anticipated performers of this year's gala, were not present.

Of course, I didn't go to the premiere either.

Having promised to spend the Lunar New Year with the Empress Dowager as her boyfriend, Chi Ye naturally had to keep his promise. Of course... this didn't stop the Empress Dowager from being "understanding," so the two of them didn't attend the premiere—not as the main cast members.

In the capital, at a cinema very close to the CCTV building, there are currently long queues, three or four deep.

After midnight, major cinemas across the country officially launched the Spring Festival film season. This cinema, located in a prime area, was "booked out" today to host the highly anticipated premiere of "The Martian".

Ikeno and Jin Xia were dressed in very private and low-key clothes, and sat together in the last row, looking like two ordinary, lucky audience members who were the main actors.

But nobody's blind. Since the two of them dared to show up like this, they must have been expecting to be photographed. But—it doesn't matter. Many production staff have done this before, and it also gives them an explanation to the company.

Otherwise, Coco would probably threaten suicide.

“…Is it really okay?”

Even under these circumstances, Li Qian was still somewhat worried.

In the front row, among the main cast and crew of "The Martian," Guo Feng occupied the center position—he was a director no one knew, and everyone thought he was a lucky guy, a chosen tool selected by Chi Ye, a director destined for success.

Even if "The Martian" fails this time, as long as he gains Ikeno's favor, he can still make a huge box office success by making a romance film next time, thus becoming a famous director in the industry.

That is indeed the case, but not entirely.

Guo Feng is a talented individual. It's fair to say that without him, Chi Ye and his company would not have been able to operate the science fiction film so smoothly.

If left to develop on its own, it will surely have a place in the future of science fiction films.

Now, Ikeno is bringing forward his stage, his moment in the spotlight, and his future.

At this moment, he was dressed in a formal suit, his usual disheveled appearance was nowhere to be seen. He was sitting in his seat with a smile on his face and a little nervous. When he heard the female lead, Li Qian, ask a question with a hint of worry, he did not look at her and said without looking at her: "It's okay, President Chi knows what he's doing."

"He'll definitely be fine. With his cunning, he might just pull off another publicity stunt, like #SummerByThePool# teaming up for the premiere of 'The Martian'..."

Shi Jin on the other side slightly pursed her lips.

Yes, Pliers came too. Of course, she didn't come voluntarily. Someone forced her and bullied her, so she had no choice but to submit to their tyranny.

With so many "unavoidable circumstances," Sister Pliers certainly wouldn't be idle with her mouth, constantly grumbling and making sarcastic remarks—that's how she manages to balance things out a bit.

"No way."

Li Qian opened her mouth slightly, then lowered her voice: "Isn't this self-destructive? Everyone knows he's trying to gain popularity, but this method is a bit too ruthless..."

"Of course not."

Shi Jinwei felt that Li Qian was only able to survive in the Chinese entertainment industry because she had her elders supporting her; otherwise, with her intelligence, it would be difficult for her to make it in.

"First of all, this isn't about chasing traffic. Secondly, what's most important for a movie? No matter how many fans he has, how much box office revenue can they support?"

Li Qian was taken aback.

Shi Jin said with a hint of sourness, "His purpose is not to gain traffic at all, but to promote and hype. With the recent success of 'Ru Yuan', he and Jin Xia have received too many positive reviews and are too popular. With such high popularity, normal appearances would not be effective."

"They have to be photographed privately. Only then will people be interested. It doesn't matter if the fans are unwilling, because the general public won't hate them because of this. Instead, they will pay attention to 'The Martian'."

“He has always been a very goal-oriented person. Do you really think Chi Ye is a love-struck person who just impulsively chases traffic? What he wants now is the support of the general public. He will only do this once he has reached the peak of popularity.”

Li Qian listened in silence.

Sister Pliers was smug and wanted to continue.

Li Qian suddenly asked, "Why do you seem so familiar with me?"

"Ok?"

Pliers Sister was taken aback: "Familiar with what?"

"I am familiar with Ikeno and know all his purposes."

Li Qian said earnestly, "To be honest, I guess you haven't thought about any of these things carefully this summer, have you?"

Shi Jinwei: "..."

Don't mention that drama queen to me!

If you mention having someone deal with you again!

She said calmly, "The person who knows you best is always your rival."

Li Qian was dumbfounded: "You and Chi Ye are rivals? How come..."

Shi Jin interrupted slightly: "Rivals in terms of ranking."

Li Qian nodded instantly, as if she had a sudden realization, and even understanding: "If that's how you put it, then I understand."

Shi Jinwei wore a faint smile as she watched the other person subconsciously "understand," but her heart was bleeding—who wants to suppress other people's works? I want to suppress other people's works, but I really... can choose not to suppress Ikeno's.

Of course, this is under the premise that the difference in their current status is too great...

(End of this chapter)