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Chapter 366 Stipunk's Cultivation, the Golden Buddha on the Throne

"Two months... should be possible."

Here, Director Jiang and Teacher You had a brief discussion and estimated the filming period for "Lurking".

The filming period for "Lurking" was set at four months, but Chi Ye, as the male lead, had a lot of scenes. Originally, they planned to film according to the normal process, which directly consumed four months of Chi Ye's schedule.

Currently, there's a scheduling conflict with Ikeno's schedule, but it's fine to focus on filming his scenes for the first two months.

Mainly...

Will the "others" in the production crew accept this?
Thinking of this, everyone's eyes subconsciously turned to Ling Bingbing.

The so-called "others" naturally refers to Ling Bingbing. Apart from her, the entire "Lurking" team is Chi Ye's "own people"—Director Jiang and Teacher You have also reached a cooperation agreement with Chi Ye and become the director and screenwriter of Coconut Culture.

Otherwise, "Lurking" wouldn't be on the list of Coconut Culture's six major projects for the new year.

"Um……"

Ling Bingbing noticed everyone's gaze, paused for a moment, and then smiled gently: "Then let's focus on you first, and I'll cooperate on my side. After all... I'm also your fan."

Everyone relaxed. Ling Bingbing was the biggest star present, besides Chi Ye. Moreover, in addition to being an artist, she was also a capitalist.

Chi Ye didn't think as much as the others. After all, he was used to controlling the crew. If Ling Bingbing was unwilling... then so be it. If it really didn't work out, then they wouldn't cooperate. Anyway, he could just find another actor.

Unexpectedly, Ling Bingbing's attitude was very smooth, and she really gave Chi Ye face—Chi Ye now indeed has that face.

"Fans have to pay more."

Ikeno: "Remember to buy the most expensive tickets to support me when the time comes."

Ling Bingbing: "..."

At this point, Ikeno officially joined the cast of "Lurking," and the outside world seemed to have nothing to do with "The Martian." Although the super high box office repeatedly shocked the nerves inside and outside the industry, Ikeno, as the protagonist, became more low-key than before.

As time went on, after several newly debuted boy bands collapsed one after another, the public's attention shifted to that side.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

In early April, the filming of "Lurking" crew Chi Ye came to an end after two months.

This "final" scene is the enduringly famous scene of the "Stiponk principle and the Golden Buddha throne theory".

The entire crew was silent. Ling Bingbing, who had just removed her makeup, crossed her arms and looked with great interest at Chi Ye and his co-star, a national first-class actor and veteran actor.

……

Afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, casting dappled shadows on the mahogany floor of the Tianjin Railway Station Master's office.

Wu Jingzhong sat behind his large desk, his face grim as he watched Li Ya, his face bruised and swollen, leave the office before turning his gaze to Yu Zecheng, who had been standing quietly to the side.

"Zecheng, what do you think of this?" Wu Jingzhong tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his tone filled with suppressed anger.

Yu Zecheng bowed slightly and cautiously began, "Station Chief, the 94th Army did indeed go too far this time, but..."

"But what?"

Wu Jingzhong raised an eyebrow.

"The report hasn't been submitted yet."

Yu Zecheng observed the stationmaster's expression and said softly, "Tianjin Station can temporarily detain Regiment Commander Xu for a period of time. I heard... Chief of Staff Shen is willing to ransom him."

"Redemption?" Wu Jingzhong leaned forward, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, and asked, "How do we redeem it?"

Yu Zecheng lowered his voice: "Lieutenant Pang told me that Regiment Commander Xu's family has a car, a Stypton Knicker."

Seeing the stationmaster's puzzled expression, Yu Zecheng added, "You don't even know this? It's the kind Chennault used, brand new, just shipped from the Philippines."

Wu Jingzhong paused, snorted, and shook his head: "Hmph, I have no interest in cars. That Xu guy is fine, but I should be in jail!"

"……Yeah yeah."

Yu Zecheng immediately chimed in, "I thought of that too. This Stipunk is too flashy. I told Lieutenant Pang that you don't like cars..."

“Who doesn’t like a car!” Wu Jingzhong blurted out, then frowned: “But he has stolen and sold military supplies and attacked law enforcement officers of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. The Nanjing government will not give him a light sentence.”

Yu Zecheng understood immediately: "Yes, that's why the Xu family is willing to spend a lot of money this time. And after I told Lieutenant Pang that you didn't like the car, he suggested that US dollars would also be acceptable, in US dollars equal to the price of the car."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jingzhong's eyes flashed with surprise: "...They have quite a few capable people, and so many US dollars?"

"Nowadays, everyone here is a worldly person."

Yu Zecheng smiled and said, "To smooth things over, you need to prepare a lot of capital. Is money still money now? It's just paper. Only US dollars and gold bars can stand firm and make a sound."

The office was quiet for a moment, with only the faint sound of drills coming from outside the window.

Yu Zecheng continued, "Station Chief, I've checked. This Regiment Commander Xu was commended and awarded for his merits in the Suizao Campaign; he's an anti-Japanese hero. If we take that into account..."

Wu Jingzhong pondered, his finger unconsciously drawing circles on the table: "Anti-Japanese heroes, we can't all be wiped out... But Zecheng, this money..."

“You can rest assured about that.” Yu Zecheng immediately replied considerately, “I’ve arranged everything. We’ll find a black policeman to collect the money for us. Once we’ve collected the money, we’ll release the people. Even if something happens to these black policemen, it’ll be because they were impersonating us to collect the money. You won’t know anything about it.”

"We said we let Commander Xu off the hook because of his meritorious service in the War of Resistance, and it has nothing to do with anything else."

Wu Jingzhong finally revealed a satisfied smile and nodded with relief: "Since you've thought it through, let's do it this way. We can't just kill all the anti-Japanese heroes, can we?"

"The stationmaster is wise." Yu Zecheng bowed respectfully.

"..."

"The acting skills of President Chi and Teacher Feng... are truly a treat."

Outside the monitor, Director Jiang remarked with emotion, "It's so natural, it doesn't look like acting!"

"...That's what makes infiltration different from other espionage operations."

Teacher You, standing next to him, had a look of satisfaction on his face—the satisfaction of seeing his "child" growing up step by step before his eyes.

Having gone through many hardships, he had this feeling every moment of the past two months.

Every time he sees Chi Ye acting alongside other veteran actors and award-winning actresses like Ling Bingbing, he feels a sense of euphoric satisfaction.

In comparison, he cared less about social niceties and interpersonal relationships than about his old friend, Director Jiang.

"Our show is sure to be a huge hit."

Director Jiang nodded emphatically.

Meanwhile, Ikeno's final scenes were finished, but Teacher Feng's scenes were still not complete.

After Chi Ye left, Wu Jingzhong's smile widened. He got up, walked to the window, looked at the old cars parked in the yard, and hummed softly, "First to Xianyang to be king, then to Xianyang..."

After humming a tune for a while, he suddenly turned around, walked to his desk, picked up the phone, and dialed a number.

"Hey, ask your brother right now how much a new Studebaker is worth?"

"What? You don't know Stipunk? You know the kind Chennault sat in!"

"...Go ask them quickly, that's all."

Wu Jingzhong hung up the phone, sat back down in his chair, tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, and looked thoughtful.

Outside the window, the setting sun began to sink, bathing the office in a golden glow.

"..."

"Clap clap clap."

Applause erupted from the audience, and Chi Ye gave a thumbs up: "Teacher Feng is amazing."

"Oh, no, no."

Mr. Feng, who plays the stationmaster, waved his hand. He is over sixty years old this year. He has been working at the National Theatre of China and in serious dramas. He doesn't have many film and television works, but his acting skills and strength are far superior to those in the current Chinese entertainment industry.

Director Jiang and Teacher You went to great lengths to persuade this true veteran actor to return to the stage.

Yes, most of the casting for the "Lurking" production team was decided by the two of them, and the actors they chose were basically... well, apart from Chi Ye, none of them were popular, and there were very few familiar faces to the public.

Basically, everyone in the cast is a master of acting. If we were to rank them by acting skills, "Lurking" would probably be the No. 1 acting group in the Chinese entertainment industry in the last four or five years.

Unfortunately, the Chinese entertainment industry is no longer dominated by actors with solid acting skills. Popularity is a double-edged sword. Chi Ye has enjoyed almost all the benefits. He can't just eat the rice and then complain about it. He simply felt smooth and comfortable in this production crew.

Otherwise, his filming wouldn't have gone by so quickly. Teacher Feng's singing style just now was written in the script, but to sing it so naturally and with such flair in one take can only mean that his acting skills have reached a state of perfection.

He brought the character to life.

"Actually, you're the real surprise."

Teacher Feng shook his head with a sigh: "I've seen your previous works... they were all good, but the character Yu Zecheng is very complex. I originally thought that two months was not enough time, but... everyone says that actors are born with talent, and it seems that you are one of them."

Chi Ye nodded: "Teacher Feng, please stop praising me. Praising me won't increase my pay."

"Hahaha."

Everyone in the group laughed.

After spending two months together, everyone had become familiar with Ikeno's personality, knowing that his mouth was as sharp as a knife, but his heart... was also like a knife.

Hmm, not like a human, not like a good person.

But he's a good boss and a good actor.

With his status as a top-tier celebrity and the glory of being a box office king with over 52 billion yuan, if it were anyone else, let alone someone acting like a diva... because that's just how it is in the industry. Outside the industry, people are always talking about this person acting like a diva or that person acting like a diva. But within the industry, this is the most normal "ecological environment." Whether it's good or bad, it's the rule that everyone tacitly accepts and has to follow.

I've worked hard for most of my life, won so many awards, and achieved such a high status, yet I still get the same treatment as ordinary newcomers?

how is this possible.

Ikeno is a rare entertainer who doesn't have many bad habits when it comes to her work; of course, it's only "not many".

In fact, he received the same treatment and status as other actors and artists. In fact, because of Jin Xia's special request, Chi Ye's meals on set were always specially provided by "Old Buddha Jin" and he was not in the same group as other actors and artists.

Even so, it was enough to change everyone's impression of him.

At least, his acting is good, he doesn't cause trouble while filming, and he never delays the work process. In today's Chinese entertainment industry, where people become emperors as soon as they have a little fame, he is already a "breath of fresh air".

If someone else had Ikeno's current status and influence, they could indeed be a groom on set every night and wield absolute power in the industry.

In the evening, Chi Ye had dinner with the main cast and crew of "Lurking," and then he saw Coco walk in with her team members.

"That's good. Everyone, just keep filming. If we wrap up on schedule, everyone will get a big red envelope."

Chi Ye changed his identity and shook hands with Director Jiang, Teacher You, Teacher Feng, Ling Bingbing, and others.

"Then I wish you great success with your concert tickets."

Ling Bingbing stood up and said with a smile, "Also, remember to give me two tickets to the Capital Station. Hanhan has been urging me to get them."

Chi Ye glanced at her: "I already said I'd buy it myself."

"...You think I didn't buy it?"

Ling Bingbing was a little speechless: "Do you want to find out how expensive your ticket is now?"

Ikeno was taken aback, then saw Coco shrug at him. He didn't say anything more, but after saying goodbye to the rest of the crew, he officially left the crew.

After he left, Director Jiang looked at Ling Bingbing curiously: "Teacher Ling, what did you mean by that? Are President Chi's tickets very expensive? My daughter wanted me to help her buy two tickets yesterday..."

The "Ikeno Soundwave Unleashed 2028 Global Concert Tour" was officially announced a month ago, confirming the locations in fifty countries/regions/cities, as well as the dates and times. (It may be subject to adjustments due to scheduling conflicts, and the tour is expected to last approximately one year.)
This incident became the biggest news in the Chinese entertainment industry for almost a month, causing the previously low-profile Chinese music scene to become a hot topic. Many singers who had been frantically holding concerts to make money in recent years responded one by one and increased their tour efforts.

Since Ikeno officially announced his first global solo concert tour, tickets for the first three shows of his initial tour have become almost unattainable.

It's not about the price...

Rather, they simply cannot be bought.

Yes, it's unavailable.

To be fair, Ikeno's team had considered things carefully enough. They planned online ticketing on several ticketing platforms, including Damai, but... it was all for naught.

Tickets for Ikeno sold out almost instantly within 0.01 seconds of being released on major ticketing platforms like Damai.

No matter how many tickets are released, they sell out instantly. Don't talk about buying at the right time or using scripts to cheat... it's all useless.

This wasn't due to scalpers grabbing tickets; the platform crashed instantly.

The tickets were shown as sold out, but in reality, none of them were sold... The moment the ticket purchase channel for Ikeno's concert opened, several major platforms crashed instantly due to the large number of fans, scalpers, and scripts vying for tickets.

It's not just once, it happens every single time.

In the end, the owners of several platforms were alarmed and sent a request to Chino, who was quite confused: "Could you please not announce the specific time for ticket release yet?"

Such an outrageous scene is unprecedented in the entire Chinese music scene, perhaps once seen in a century.

(End of this chapter)