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Chapter 426 At his peak, Chi Ye surveyed all the mountains below.
Dolby Cinema, Los Angeles, USA.

The ceremony was held in the form of a cocktail party, and Ikeno felt a little out of place when she entered the unfamiliar venue.

At this moment, he knew he didn't belong here, but he had indeed come because of the trend and outstanding success of "The Martian" overseas. Of course, the most important reason was the distribution tycoons around him who were doing their best to help him.

The group chatted as they walked to their seats. Not many people came over to talk to Chi Ye until they saw the publishing executives around him, at which point they all approached with smiles.

During conversation, he would be introduced to the publishing bigwig without his knowledge, which would then elicit a surprised expression and a warm handshake with Ikeno.

Ikeno is no stranger to this kind of occasion, because he used to receive the same treatment in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The Oscars appear to be a global award, but in reality, it is one of the largest "regional" awards in the United States. Although many people mistakenly believe it to be global due to a lack of understanding, it is not.

Therefore, those who can win awards here either have films that embody the democracy that America is most familiar with, or have various capital and production companies that are associated with them.

In this respect, there is no difference between foreign countries and China.

Chi Ye had heard people joke that there was no social etiquette abroad, but anyone with a brain knows that this is just a thoughtless remark, a typical example of the idea that the moon is rounder abroad than at home.

In this world, wherever there are people, there are human relationships and customs. There is no "pure land"; it's just a matter of whether people are willing to acknowledge and accept it.

Chi Ye is now encountering the complexities of human relationships, but he doesn't feel frustrated or have any unusual emotions. Mainly, he has indeed experienced too many such situations along the way, and he can only say that his current connections and resources are much better than before.

If the nominations hadn't been finalized, including the other awards besides Best Actor, Ikeno's personal desire to win wasn't strong.

"Let's rest for a bit, then we'll get started."

A publisher next to him smiled and raised his glass to Ikeno.

Ikeno retaliated, and this scene was captured by a domestic media outlet. Soon after, the footage spread throughout the country at an alarming speed, topping the trending search lists of major streaming media platforms.

#Ikeno appears at the Oscars#
#Three nominations for The Martian#
#OscarsLive#
#Mango TV launches live streaming channel#
Related trending topics emerged in an explosive manner. Among them, Hunan TV, as expected of Ikeno's only designated partner, actually obtained the live broadcast rights for this year's Oscars... In fact, this right was not expensive.

Even in previous years, the Oscars rarely received this level of attention in China.

Ultimately, it all comes down to Ikeno's personal reasons.

Because of him, the Chinese entertainment industry began to pay attention to this "hall of fame" that had little to do with them in previous years.

Because of him, so many domestic media outlets were sent out to sneak in and take photos and record the event.

Even the leaders at the top might have paid attention to today's awards.

Unfortunately, The Martian was doomed from the moment it was nominated, otherwise it would have been a real bombshell.

……

"As it is now, it seems to be enough."

At an event, Shi Jinwei sat on the sofa backstage. Unusually, she didn't ask her assistant to do it for her. She opened the live broadcast interface of Mango TV herself and found that the popularity in the live broadcast room had exploded. Mango really got used to "sucking up Chi Ye". Not only were their methods of sucking up Chi Ye becoming more and more proficient, but their preventive measures were also quite good.

Shi Jinwei noticed that there were no comments about Kurochi Ye on the live stream. She tried to send one, but found that she couldn't send it at all.

What is "capital"?
This moment might offer some people a unique experience.

"Sister Shi, we've received a message from Taiyang."

The assistant's face is still beaming with happiness, the kind that can't be hidden. It's as if those gloomy days are gone forever. When did it start? Hmm... probably after Mango TV blacklisted those few Beijing celebrities.

She wasn't particularly sensitive to the entertainment industry, but she could clearly sense that after that, the world around her, which had been cold, suddenly became warm, and all the capital that had seen Shi Jinwei as its own suddenly disappeared.

How can this not be considered a strong stance?
She thought to herself, no wonder Sister Shi stayed in her room alone for half a day after receiving the news. If it were her, she probably would have acted even more strangely.

As for why she didn't thank Chi Ye, the assistant guessed that Shi Jie had already done so, but judging from Chi Ye's current state, she obviously didn't have time to deal with such a "small matter".

"Is it really true that Brother Chi won't win an award this year?"

The assistant looked at Shi Jinwei with a hint of regret in her voice.

At this moment, the awards ceremony has already begun. Perhaps it is because "The Martian" is indeed a dark horse at this year's Oscars, and Ikeno is a completely unfamiliar face, but he has a huge distributor behind him.

The director gave him quite a lot of screen time, cutting to him every now and then, which made Ikeno's face stiff from smiling so much.

Shi Jinwei was staring intently at another close-up shot when she heard this. She shook her head and said, "How could we possibly get it? Even if 'The Martian' were ten times more popular than it is now, it would still be a long shot."

The assistant clicked her tongue: "So... is it because we're not Western artists?"

"Yes and no, it's more about the fact that what we make in China is different from what we make abroad... The Martian is different from what we make in China, which is the real reason it was nominated."

As a veteran in the film and television industry, Shi Jinwei knows a little about the Oscar selection criteria.

First of all, fundamentally, it's because they believe in different ideologies. Why do films like "Little Days" and "Little Korea" often get nominated for Oscars? There are even examples from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The simplest reason is that they filmed the ideologies that the Oscars love most, and things that they are most familiar with.

The situation in the Chinese entertainment industry is not so good, with "The Martian" being an exception.

Because this film is adapted from a Western film, and science fiction has a great advantage—science fiction transcends borders, this genre can minimize the influence of various ideologies and downplay most sensitive elements.

To put it simply, "The Martian" was made in a way that audiences worldwide could understand, but previous Chinese entertainment films were not as "appreciated" overseas, especially in the West.

Without this reason, Ikeno wouldn't be sitting there today just by maneuvering. It's something deeply ingrained; it's not something anyone can achieve through mere manipulation.

This is also why Ikeno wasn't very interested; he already knew the outcome from the beginning, so what was there to expect?

If he is truly determined to win an Oscar, the first thing he should do is to initiate several classic blockbusters with a more distinctive style, and then he can work on his qualifications, make arrangements, and finally aim for an Oscar.

This time, it can only be described as a budding flower, just showing its tip.

Of course, for him it was just a chance to make an appearance, but for the entire Chinese entertainment industry, this was the most "grand" celebration in the industry's history.

A male actor and a popular actor, with their film works, a sci-fi blockbuster that has been a global box office and critical success, have walked into the hall of fame of the Oscars. These keywords are all familiar when they are separated, but when put together, everyone is dumbfounded.

After the initial shock, he showered her with praise and accolades like a mad wolf.

"I told you long ago, 'The Martian' was worth it!" "I'm not a fan of Ikeno, but I really felt his charm this time."

"This is the kind of role model that all the popular celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry should learn from."

"???"

"Don't be too harsh on the previous ones. Chi Ye is an anomaly, okay? Let alone 'The Martian,' even if you let other popular screenwriters in the Chinese entertainment industry make a 'My Love from the Star,' you would be able to die with a smile on your face."

"Ikeno is really too strong. He has all the necessary talents: good looks, acting skills, singing ability, and incredible luck with awards. As a singer, he has won five Golden Melody Awards, as an actor, he has won two of the three major awards, and now he has been nominated for an Oscar. As a screenwriter, every work he produces is a hit."

"To have one's own company grow to such a huge size, it just goes to show that the domineering CEO has become a reality. Let alone this summer, who wouldn't be confused in that situation?"

"Hey, don't be so sour. Xiaxia fell for Teacher Chi when he had nothing, even negative assets!"

"You asked the general's wife how she became the general's wife? The general's wife said: When he was still a common soldier."

"..."

The entire internet went wild, with a large number of "ancient" fans emerging and starting a massive wave of praise. Countless content creators, self-media outlets, and even personal accounts on Douyin and Xiaohongshu edited together various videos of Chi Ye from the past and Chi Ye sitting at the Oscars now.

With the addition of a popular internet background music, the slightly sultry vibe instantly kicks in.

Just then, the host on stage said something, and immediately the camera focused directly on Ikeno's face, followed by the faces of three internationally renowned superstars familiar to movie fans worldwide.

When the four faces appeared together, everyone suddenly realized that Chi Ye's features were just too amazing. An Asian man, his features were placed next to those of the other three Hollywood stars, and he actually looked somewhat more stunning.

"Holy crap, Koike, is she that authoritative?"

Even those who were also following today's awards ceremony couldn't help but swear.

As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison. Perhaps because Chi Ye often appears in the Chinese entertainment industry, in various film and television works and events, people have already reached a certain threshold when they see his face, and usually they don't feel that there is anything "amazing" about him.

It wasn't until this moment, when his face was placed next to those of several Hollywood stars with striking features, that I realized—this guy is fucking handsome, how can a person's features be so good-looking?
—No wonder I fell for him at first sight this summer, damn it.

Shang Jie felt that she had always been praised for her authority, but Chi Ye... was simply a male version of herself!

Uh… she felt a little embarrassed.

"Crash."

clap clap.

Across the ocean, applause erupted at the broadcast venue. Then, a superstar known worldwide for his tennis skills stood up, his face filled with emotion, almost in tears, and embraced Ikeno and his two other competitors before walking onto the stage.

The winner has been announced; he has won this year's Oscar for Best Actor.

Ikeno's smile remained unchanged as he clapped lightly from below the stage.

……

How's the filming progress of "The Wandering Earth"?

"It's a bit slow, we need to hurry."

"Is he back? There are a few projects here, and the higher-ups specifically asked for him."

"..."

Two days later.

domestic.

The secretary of a high-ranking official personally called Yeguo to inquire whether Chi Ye had returned to China, and also to urge the filming progress of "The Wandering Earth".

The frenzy sparked by "The Martian" was indeed more impactful than expected. Many people witnessed the scene that day, so Ikeno's image in everyone's mind suddenly changed.

The first change is within the industry.

In the past, Zhang Ziyi and her group looked down on the Chinese entertainment industry the most because she had the title of "International Zhang" and did have some achievements in her early years. Although she has lost that power in recent years, she is still a brand of the Chinese entertainment industry to the outside world.

But after Ikeno was nominated for an Oscar, his status has already taken a huge leap.

He was competing against former Earthlings... This alone made many new generation actors feel a sense of disorientation.

It felt as if Ikeno and Ikeno were not the same age, but people from another era.

That's fucking outrageous.

Partnering with Ikeno, the male lead in the next film is Ikeno, and various "fraud gangs" began to run rampant in the industry. Believe it or not, quite a few teams and artists who had just entered the industry fell for their tricks.

For example, a popular young actress born in the 00s, upon hearing that she would be the female lead in Ikeno's next drama, felt as if her brainstem had been ripped out, and she was tricked into signing a drama contract.

This incident quickly became one of the most outrageous events in mainland China this year, and spread widely.

At the official level, Ikeno's public image has been completely established.

A positive role model with both talent and good looks, who promoted ancient Chinese culture, has transformed into a globally renowned international superstar who has been nominated for an Oscar.

Undoubtedly, if being nominated for an Oscar doesn't qualify someone as an "international superstar," then how can anyone else in the Chinese entertainment industry have the nerve to boast about themselves?

Film offers poured in to Coconut Culture, most of which were top-tier productions that Chi Ye had never worked on before and would never have considered for him.

For example, those two war blockbusters that claimed to have an investment of at least 1 billion yuan and a special effects epic with an investment of 1.2 billion yuan, were basically only circulated in specific small circles in the past. Whether it was the directors, investors, or the big shots supporting them in that circle, they would not consider anyone else.

But after this, those previously "closed" doors opened without warning, and people not only looked for Ikeno, but all of them looked for him at once, and some even declared: "We only want Ikeno."

Even if it's just a solo performance, it's secondary. For such a top-tier production, they wouldn't feel comfortable letting Ikeno participate!

Both Coconut Culture and Coconut were a bit stumped. They didn't dare to make this decision on their own and could only contact Chi Ye remotely to let him decide.

(End of this chapter)