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Chapter 369 Taiyang#ChiyeNew Special
"Rice Fragrance," "The Mermaid," "Cultivating Love"... "Cao Cao"?
What songs are these?

While many individuals and organizations are interested in Ikeno's tickets, there are also quite a few ordinary fans who are certain that these songs were not in Ikeno's previous works, and also... it seems that they are not in the Chinese music scene either.

These are all...new songs?
The controversy has sparked heated discussions and caused a surge in trending topics. It seems that Chi Ye's popularity has indeed reached its peak. Even a casual post about his daily life can get him criticized as "even a fart can make it to the trending topics," let alone an "official announcement" of this magnitude.

The concert organizers quickly responded to this hot topic:

Yes, it's a new song.

???

The speculation was confirmed, and all the fans and onlookers were in an uproar. Some of Ikeno's fans were very happy, but most fans and casual observers were "greatly disappointed".

It's worth mentioning here that for many fans, concerts, especially those by established singers, are about "nostalgia" and reliving classics.

For example, in an online voting event held by the organizers of Ikeno's concert, "Blue and White Porcelain" overwhelmingly won the most votes.

The rest are mostly Ikeno's famous and classic works.

"Full Power", "A Bridge of Fate", and even the OST of Goblin.

Songs of this caliber, paired with Ikeno's live performance, are a true treat for everyone. Music enthusiasts went to great lengths to snag tickets for Ikeno this time, and it's hard to believe that the current high ticket prices aren't partly due to this.

After all, high-end audiophiles are generally not short of money; a single set of equipment can cost several thousand or even tens of thousands of yuan.

Singing new songs at a concert is not impossible, but most singers choose one hit song and maybe two more to promote the album, which is the maximum. No matter how good a new song is, it doesn't have the same amount of time to build up the popularity of older songs, and it's not what fans want to see.

For someone like Ikeno to present so many new songs at her first concert, with only two or three of her previous works and mostly unfamiliar faces, has clearly exceeded everyone's expectations and has even made her long-awaiting fans and music enthusiasts very dissatisfied.

"@Chino @Coconut Culture, I understand the new song, and I wholeheartedly support Chino releasing a new album; we've waited too long. But isn't it a bit inappropriate to have a concert full of new songs?"

"Honestly, this is a bit outrageous. Mainly, I've never heard of Coconut preparing a new album before. When were these songs written?"

"@Ikeno, bro, can we change it? I really, really want to hear a live version of 'Blue and White Porcelain,' please, please, this amazing song that will change my perception of ancient culture, I won't be able to sleep if I don't hear it at a concert."

"No 'Full Power' either? It's such a shame not to use that song as the opening. Are you worried about getting attacked by haters?"

"I can't take it anymore, this playlist completely kills my desire to buy tickets. Did they just bring out the new album?"

"It's not that it's impossible, but it just doesn't feel like the surprise I expected."

"..."

Ikeno has a huge number of music fans and music lovers, far exceeding the expectations of his rivals in the film and television industry. This is because music fans are not like idol fans; they don't watch Ikeno every day. They might occasionally like his film and television works, but they would never be obsessed with them.

The only news that will definitely attract the attention of all music fans is the release of a song or album.

Normally, if Ikeno were to announce a new album or song, it would be met with widespread celebration, and it would be expected that the topic would dominate the trending searches.

But this time, the concert only has thirty songs in total, and more than half of them, which Ikeno officially announced, are new songs. This is...

It's inevitable... no, it's that everyone has gotten the impression that they're recklessly doing whatever it takes to promote the new album.

In no time, hashtags such as #IkenoConcertSetlist# and #IkenoGoesCrazyToPromoteNewAlbum# trended on social media, quickly reaching their peak popularity.

The various trending topics and buzz surrounding tickets were overshadowed by this "more significant" news.

……

"Brother Chi, do you think we should continue to buy more trending topics that are criticizing you?"

Inside the Bird's Nest, in the rest area.

Coco hung up the phone, turned to look at Chi Ye, and still had a bit of confusion and guilt on her face: "Now the topic has been changed, but... do we really want to sing so many new songs at once? I think what everyone is saying makes some sense."

"If we don't do this, the ticket price issue will continue to escalate, and if it gets out of control, how will we handle it?"

Chiye asked back.

Coco was speechless and choked with emotion.

indeed.

If it weren't for Ikeno's actions, the ticket price incident would likely have continued to escalate and eventually become a "serious incident"—a principle even elementary school students know. Even if the incident itself didn't escalate to that extent, all of Ikeno's competitors and close friends would have helped him.

"That's it. Let's get through these two games, then go abroad, and come back after things have calmed down for a while."

Chi Ye had already come up with a solution, and this was the best solution at present. As for the quality of his new song... he felt that he should trust JJ and Jay Chou.

Ikeno felt that there was no need to question their abilities.

But the others were unaware that Ikeno was "divinely aided." Like the onlookers, they had only recently learned of Ikeno's methods and the moment he told the stage and concert team about the preparations. Everyone was stunned.

"President Chi...we've been preparing for this song for a while now, haven't we?"

Mr. Wang looked lost, feeling like he wasn't a real person in charge.

Ikeno looked at her, remained silent for a long time, and said very sincerely, "The program schedule was indeed not like this before."

"..."

"With so many new songs, should we...you...should we find a team to write them?"

Mr. Wang pondered, "This will cost a lot of money... but the quantity is still a bit too much, and considering the time needed for the stage design and production team to prepare... it's not enough time..."

"The list has been changed, but the song wasn't created now."

Chi Ye paused, looked at Sister Shang who was constantly peeking over, and shook his head: "I wrote some before, let's use it now."

"……Really?"

Ikeno replied expressionlessly, "What do you think?"

"...It should be true."

At that moment, President Wang knew that whatever Chi Ye said was true, whether it was true or not.

Well... whatever, at least this "serious incident" has been dragged away because of this. In fact, Ikeno's response was indeed very crude, first diverting public attention.

Even if everyone's attention is drawn back to the concert, the previously skyrocketing ticket prices will inevitably decline due to the exposure and controversy surrounding the concert's setlist.

The upward trend is even more obvious. At least most of the wealthy fans who like Ikeno's songs are very resistant to Ikeno's behavior of turning her concerts into "live advertisements".

If ticket prices stop soaring, then this matter is basically over. Even if the quality of Ikeno's works fluctuates a bit more from now on, well... he himself doesn't care. Between two evils, choose the lesser.

Ikeno didn't really care. He did have plans to promote his new album at this concert, but he would only sing one or two new songs at each concert, or even just one song. There would definitely be no more.

Now, by doing this, the songs in this concert are no longer entirely from the new album; rather, they are temporarily brought up from the ones that are still usable.

He wasn't worried about the quality at all; it's just that this arrangement will definitely take up more time for the stage design and his own rehearsals.

Regarding the company's collaboration with Shang Jie, and other work... it seems it can't proceed for the time being. It's disgusting, that bunch in the music industry, and Tencent Music Entertainment... Soon, next time, I'll wipe them all out.

Ikeno had a very bad impression of his rivals who had repeatedly pulled dirty tricks; in fact, it seemed like they had never been.

But this time it was exceptionally bad.

His career has now gradually transcended its former level and class. He believes that it won't be long before these petty rascals who have been causing trouble are all dealt with. First, there's Yue Na, who's still playing Undead Warrior and is practically dead, and then there are the others...

……

That night, Shang Jie and her group did not stay for long. After the setlist for Chi Ye's concert was announced, his popularity and controversial topics once again topped the charts. This made Shang Jie's aunt and uncle realize that this was the true value of a top-tier celebrity.

This incident has had a wide-ranging impact and a significant influence.

A singer's concert is a very personal matter. By "personal," I mean that it won't generate the phenomenal or blockbuster popularity that movies and music do.

It won't go viral.

However, due to "misjudging" their boss's popularity and influence, Ikeno's team experienced a major "breakout" before the concert even started, and today there is the major event of the song list being announced.

This completely thrust Ikeno himself into the eye of the storm.

The difference is that this time the controversy is less friendly, filled with malice and dissatisfaction.

In early July, the first stop of Ikeno's 2028 Bird's Nest concert will officially begin. He will be performing at the Bird's Nest for two days. What will happen at this first concert? Can Ikeno handle this "album promotion event" in just two short months?

These are the key points of everyone's attention.

Shi Jinwei paid close attention to it.

mid-December.

The popularity of Chi Ye's concert continues to rise, and Shi Jinwei's drama filmed last year has been broadcast with good ratings, which continues to help her consolidate the status bonus brought by "Goblin".

The backstage area of ​​Weibo's event building.

Sister Pliers kept glancing at her phone and then putting it down, seemingly a bit indifferent to the drama's promotion.

This is quite different from her usual behavior. After all, she is known as the most extraordinary woman in the Chinese entertainment industry, not only stubborn but also hard-hearted.

"Sis, if all else fails, why don't you just ask her? Keep watching like this is just causing unnecessary friction."

The assistant next to him took a sip of milk tea and offered a suggestion.

Shi Jin glanced at her.

The assistant shuddered and immediately waved her hands, saying, "I can't, I can't, Sister Shi, have you forgotten? I've already leaked everything to Brother Chi. Asking him again won't do any good."

"...You mean, he doesn't invite guest performers to his concerts?"

Shi Jin withdrew her gaze slightly, her face full of confusion and bewilderment: "I saw 'A Bridge of Fate' on the song list. Does that mean he's going to sing it himself?"

"It's not impossible."

The assistant nodded.

Shi Jinwei: “?”

“Uh… I mean…”

The assistant said timidly, "Could it be... could it be that he has other potential partners?"

Shi Jin narrowed his eyes slightly: "For example?"

"For example...Steeffe."

"..."

"..."

"Sister Shi, Sister Shi...Are you alright?"

Outside, staff members called out, "Teacher Shi, do you have any requests for today's makeup and styling? How about dyeing the ends of your hair green?"

Shi Jin turned slightly to the side, rested her chin on her hand, and shook her head: "It shouldn't be...it shouldn't be."

The assistant wiped his sweat, looked at Shi Jin's slightly delicate hair, and thought that if he dyed it matcha green, it would be even more beautiful. Shi Jin's face is really something, paired with her figure, it's simply unfair. No wonder she was able to soar to fame after "Goblin".

"What do you mean it shouldn't be?"

“I know Stevie, she’s a foolish woman.”

Pliers' scathing critique of the boxing champion: "She lacks ambition. Despite receiving so many resources from Ikeno, she has no ideas about her own career development, only obedience. Moreover, her style is unsuitable; can she even sing 'A Bridge of Fate' with that voice...?"

"...That could also be this summer."

"?"

Shi Jin raised an eyebrow: "Jin Xia? That's even more impossible. That drama queen is no good. There's only one 'Ru Yuan', and she can't even hit the basic high notes in 'Yuan Fen Yi Dao Qiao'."

"I see." The assistant suddenly realized, "He must not have had a chance to message you yet, and he will eventually contact you."

Shi Jin nodded with slight satisfaction: "You do have some wisdom."

"...Sister, I heard..."

The assistant was inspired and decided to continue.

Di Lingling.

The phone next to me suddenly rang.

Shi Jinwei instinctively took the phone quickly, and upon seeing it, a hint of disappointment flashed in her sapphire blue eyes, but she still answered, "Hello? What's wrong? Oh... what?!"

She frowned and raised her voice, as if she could strangle a bull: "Why? Didn't we agree before... No, I don't agree... Didn't we agree before that my concert... Damn it."

Before she could finish speaking, she swore.

The agent on the other end of the phone sounded a little tired: "I just received the notification. You should prepare for your own concert. As for being a guest performer for others... don't even think about it, the schedule doesn't match."

"My schedule was booked a long time ago. I told you a month ago to make sure my schedule was ready, you..."

Shi Jin paused slightly, noticing that many people in the room were pretending to be busy but actually secretly gossiping. Realizing she had let something slip, she replied with a grim expression, "Who notified you? I'll go tell him..."

“Weiwei, don’t you understand yet? The company has already taken sides. The last time they talked to Chi Ye about the follow-up rights to ‘Goblin’, they didn’t get it. And during the publicity, he didn’t interact with you at all. After several contacts, the company should know what he’s thinking.”

(End of this chapter)