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Chapter 430 The boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains

Teacher Huang is not an isolated case; there are many others like him whose attitudes toward Chi Ye have quietly changed.

Of course, Mr. Huang doesn't hide this fact. His daughter recently expressed interest in entering the entertainment industry. Although he certainly has no shortage of resources given the connections and relationships he has accumulated over the years, the matter of becoming famous and popular in the Chinese entertainment industry has always been full of mysteries.

Getting closer to Ikeno is definitely the right thing to do.

Didn't you see that Lin Jingyi became an overnight sensation after leaving her company, all thanks to Chi Ye's recommendation?
"The thought of meeting that idiot Yangzi again makes me feel a little uncomfortable."

Teacher Huang is petty; she still remembers her "grudges and grievances" with Yangzi. She wonders how that big idiot Yangzi is doing after all these years.

……

After "My Sassy Girl" was scheduled for release, the premiere was naturally set for the early morning of the 29th. Ikeno did not choose to hold a preview screening in advance because the Qixi Festival period is too unpopular, and it is not close to any holidays. There is not much difference between a preview screening and the premiere.

Furthermore, even he himself did not expect that the premiere of "My Sassy Girl" would be met with a "scramble" and become a sensation. After the news was released, not only those who had received invitations before, but also "friends in the industry" who had not received invitations came one after another to subtly inquire about the event.

Whether it was genuine or something he had sensed, Ikeno had no idea.

However, in either case, it's a good thing for the movie.

"Ms. Chi, how do I look in this dress for the premiere?"

This summer, a member of the "The Wandering Earth" crew held up a crystal dress in front of her chest, her chestnut hair cascading down her shoulders. She turned to Chi Ye and gestured, "Do you like it?"

Chino glanced at it and gave his assessment: "I don't really like it."

"what."

The Empress Dowager asked in surprise, "Why aren't you praising me?"

"I prefer something a little sexier."

Ikeno explained, "When we're alone together, I suggest you insult my eyes more often. As for public occasions, I think your taste is quite good!"

This summer, blinking her peach blossom eyes, she found Chi Ye's subtle yet direct little thoughts very interesting. She simply walked over and sat on her lap: "But, Mr. Chi, everyone gets old eventually. I will sag and my skin will become loose. What if you don't love me anymore when that day comes?"

Ikeno thought about it seriously for a moment: "I suggest you choose to go through a divorce process."

Jin Xia: “?!”

"Hehe, no way." Chi Ye realized he was being sarcastic again and said with a laugh, "I'll definitely get old before you."

"...Teacher Chi, actually I don't really need a sense of security."

This summer, however, she quietly brought up another matter: "I've been thinking about it these past few days, maybe we should wait a few years."

Ikeno was pleasantly surprised: "Really? Okay, let's not do it this time, let's talk about it again in five years."

This summer, however, she didn't joke around with him and nodded seriously: "Okay, five years it is!"

Chiye: "?"

"You really think so?"

"Mmm." Jin Xia leaned against Chi Ye's chest, reached out and pinched Chi Ye's face, making a funny face: "I think this is better for you. Although I really look forward to that day and I really want to continue, if the price is not good for you... I can only endure it."

"Anyway, what I'm best at is getting angry and throwing a tantrum!"

Chino nodded repeatedly, "I didn't expect you to think that way. That's wonderful. I'm a little touched. Okay... let's do it your way."

"Then I'll go peel some fruit for you!" When Jin Xia said these words, she felt much more relaxed. A smile returned to her face, and she said sweetly, "I've been practicing for a long time recently, and I can now peel fruit the best-looking fruit quickly in a short time. Wait for me, Teacher Chi!"

"..."

Chi Ye stared at her cheerful figure as she walked towards the kitchen, resting her chin on her hand and pondering for a long time before suddenly realizing—damn, there really wasn't a plot twist.

Alright... he really shouldn't be so "suspicious," even though this suspicion was meant to tease the Empress Dowager.

Ding dong.

The phone screen lit up, and Coco's message appeared: "Brother Chi, the PR team is ready. We've come up with nine plans in total, with a response for every possible outcome after the official announcement."

OK, got it.

Coco: [...Are you really sure?]

Ikeno: [Of course, you thought I was joking with you the whole time?]

Coco: [...Okay, I understand. Best wishes in advance, Chi-ge. And...best wishes to Xia-xia-jie, you're finally together!]

Chi Ye: [Kneel down. 】

【…】

……

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was August 28th, the day before the premiere of "My Sassy Girl".

Ling Bingbing arrived at the venue at 2 PM. This is the best cinema in Wanda Plaza in the capital. Since there are no competitors for the Qixi Festival, in fact, even if there were competitors, Chi Ye could easily secure the best cinema for the premiere.

She came with her sister and several friends. Most of these friends were not celebrities, but rather investors and capital firms in the industry.

They had been interested in Ikeno before, but had always kept their distance. This time, however, they came uninvited.

"Bingbing, have you and Chi Ye always had a good relationship?"

A friend walked out of the parking lot, looked at the cinema in front of him, and clicked his tongue: "Although Wanda has been plagued by negative news in recent years, it still has the fundamentals it should have."

"It's alright, we're just ordinary friends."

Ling Bingbing replied, "Don't spread rumors about me everywhere. Who knows what might happen today? Chi Ye might be fine, but if someone gets upset, I'll be in a difficult position."

"Oh ho, Bingbing, you're still not confident about your looks and figure?"

Ling Bingbing was speechless: "I'm already this age, I could be his mother if I got any older, don't do this."

"...Why not?"

Ling Bingbing: "?"

She was the oldest of the four leading actresses and really didn't want to continue the topic, so she waved her hand and prepared to take her friends inside first.

As soon as I entered, I suddenly heard a "warm" voice behind me.

"Oh, Bingbing, you really came too, hehe."

Director Feng, with a smile on his face, quickly walked a few steps to Ling Bingbing's side, and then said with "dissatisfaction," "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? We could have come together on the way." The Beijing elite group owns properties in many upscale neighborhoods, so strictly speaking, Ling Bingbing and Director Feng are indeed "neighbors."

"So, any news?"

Director Feng leaned closer and lowered his voice: "The more seconds we know about this kind of thing in advance, the more time we have to make arrangements."

"what news?"

Ling Bingbing feigned ignorance: "Don't talk nonsense. Besides, can you guys shut up for a bit... I've been saying that I've only worked with Chi Ye once, and we're not as close as you think."

Director Feng was a little reluctant, but he couldn't "force" Ling Bingbing to tell him about it, so he could only frown and ponder to make his own judgment.

In fact, Ling Bingbing didn't think he could "plan" anything in advance.

Even if such a thing were to happen, it would certainly be a major storm that lasts for at least a long time.

Before this, it's impossible to "win the first place" if your artists aren't prepared.

This is why Ikeno dares to be so unscrupulous and not afraid of others "dividing up" his traffic. The earliest people to notice this were probably two months ago, and most people only realized it recently.

How could anyone possibly prepare in such a short time?

He's different. Mango TV has already postponed several major dramas such as "My Sunshine" and "Joy of Life," which will be released one after another soon. At that time, no one can compete with Coconut TV for its products.

If things don't turn out as badly as you think, then there's even less to worry about, since the reduced traffic will all belong to your own company.

The so-called "subtraction to seek emptiness" is what Ikeno feels he is doing now, but it is different from the traditional meaning. His "subtraction" is more like transferring money from one hand to the other, which makes his private life more comfortable.

There's a consensus in the industry that the traffic-driven industry basically reaches its limit after age 35. This is because no matter how much cosmetic surgery you undergo, the blade of time is not afraid of technology. It will visibly destroy what you were most proud of when you were young.

Compared to other top celebrities who are struggling to transform their image, Ikeno's path has been remarkably smooth, which is a testament to his own abilities.

He had already transformed into a powerful actor, even winning two of the three major film awards and receiving an Oscar nomination. Not long ago, he completed a second transformation that many top stars could never achieve in their entire lives—officially becoming one of the top capital players in the Chinese entertainment industry, possessing countless resources and funds.

Ikeno is a very shrewd and calculating person, and he has never denied it. At such a crucial turning point in his career, how could he not prepare a year or even several years in advance?

Ling Bingbing laughed, laughing at people like Director Feng who were all talk and no action, blinded by greed, but lacking Chi Ye's many tricks, always left only to wait helplessly for the leftover scraps.

……

This premiere was probably the most successful and grandest Ikeno had ever held in his career, because not only did his "friends and family" gather, but even his former rivals, competitors, and bigwigs from the Beijing entertainment circle all came together.

The four leading actresses, Sheng Ning, Shang Youshu, Jin Xia, and Shi Jinwei, are all present, while the top male stars include Zhu Yaolin and Chu Hanzhou, as well as the rising star Tao Cheng, and so on.

Director Zhang of "Cycle" also came, along with Hong Kong's Light and Shadow Dream, and the big names under this year's label... Even Jinming showed up without batting an eye—just kidding, he's not an investor today, he's a "family member".

Besides those who were previously on good terms with Chi Ye, his former rivals included Wang, the CEO of Huayi Brothers; Yu, the CEO of Bona Film Group; the CEO of Tencent Penguin Pictures; the second-in-command of Kuaishou; and even teachers like Zhang, Zhang Guowen, and Huang…

This also gives us a sense that, after experiencing a series of events, Ikeno has indeed "passed through countless mountains with ease."

An artist, a top-tier celebrity, a singer with exceptional vocal skills, a triple-threat superstar—there is still a fundamental difference between them and top-tier capital.

Actors who excel can become directors, and directors who excel... of course, they need to advance their careers.

"Today is really...it feels like half of the entertainment industry is here!"

A film blogger, who had been invited to watch the movie, looked at the noisy scene in front of him... It was indeed noisy, because with so many big names gathered here, there was bound to be some networking. As they walked around, someone would introduce them to a certain director, and someone else would introduce them to a certain investor, and so on, keeping them very busy.

"Not just half, but the whole one!"

"Didn't you see that the Beijing entertainment circle and Zhu Yaolin are here? I heard that Wu Jing will also be here today. The four little actresses + a large number of male top stars + capital from several circles, this is the real entertainment industry."

"...Ikeno has really risen to prominence now, he's got real influence."

"What else is there to say? Your entire year's KPIs are tied to him."

"..."

"Little Yellow, Little Yellow!"

In the third row of the movie theater, Yang Zi sat there with his ex-wife, looking completely calm and collected. Behind them were many big names and top celebrities, all staring at him with very strange eyes.

But he ignored it, while his ex-wife next to him felt a little uncomfortable, but she was influenced by his strong confidence.

"What's the panic? Chi Ye is my buddy. I'm attending my buddy's premiere. Why would I need to worry about what others think?"

His ex-wife was convinced.

Yang Zi snorted inwardly, then furtively glanced left and right. He was actually under a lot of pressure, because if you said he had capital, he personally hadn't contributed anything, not even a penny. But if you said he was an actor…

Ahem, let's talk about his previous identity.

Whether it's the actor or the investors, he doesn't seem to deserve sitting so close to the front. I don't know how that kid Ikeno arranged it for him. Sigh! I know him too well; he just loves being in the spotlight!
"Um…?"

As Yangzi was scanning the area, his eyes suddenly lit up when he spotted a familiar and friendly figure. He quickly waved and called out, "Xiao Huang, Xiao Huang!"

"?"

The ex-wife said demurely, "Please call me by my name, thank you."

"I wasn't calling you, I was calling my little yellow dog!"

Ex-wife: "???"

Teacher Huang, who was also sitting in the third row, was taken aback. He turned his head and his face darkened instantly. He turned his head away and pretended not to have heard Yangzi's shout.

"..." Yang Zi was silent for two seconds, then shouted again, "Big Fatty, hey, stop looking, I'm talking to you, Huang Jianfeng!"

Teacher Huang: Damn it, Yangzi, you're a real idiot. You call me by my nickname in this kind of situation?

"Ahem...Teacher Yangzi."

Of course, on the surface, Teacher Huang remained very composed. He had no choice but to acknowledge Yang Zi and his son, turning his head with a fake smile and not even lifting his buttocks: "I didn't expect to see you here."

Yangzi was initially quite happy, but upon hearing this, he became displeased: "Hey, what are you saying? I'm Chi Ye's buddy, after all. If you can come, why can't I?"

Teacher Huang didn't want to argue with him any longer, so she nodded perfunctorily: "Yes, yes, who would argue with a child?"

Yang Zi grinned: "Hey, don't be in such a hurry. It's been so long. We must have a good drink after the premiere."

"We'll invite Chi Ye and Jin Xia to join us for a reunion of our 'See You' family!"

(End of this chapter)