Who said this top flow is crazy! This top flow is awesome!

Chapter 432 screening contains pool volume

As the saying goes, when a whale falls, all things come to life.

If we're talking about who's most interested in Ikeno's movie premiere today, besides Ikeno himself, it's his rivals who are the most anxious.

When they get anxious, they exhibit behaviors such as scratching their ears and cheeks, jumping up and down, and howling while holding their heads in order to release and vent the emotions and fears that Ikeno has suppressed over the years, as well as a series of pseudo-human behaviors.

The four characters are better, after all, he is a top star in the film industry, but when he thinks that after today, he, who has never reached the top of the undisputed top star, has finally had the opportunity to reach the top after so many years of hard work, from childhood to adulthood, he feels a secret sense of satisfaction.

This is not unfounded. Looking back at his career, he started in a boy band and then made a decisive transition to the film industry after adulthood, achieving great success. His career seems to have been smooth sailing. However, in the traffic-driven field that he was in at the beginning and that the market is currently most concerned about, he has always had a powerful opponent that is impossible to defeat.

Yu Yan, who had been far ahead of the competition since returning to China, has now faded into obscurity. Chi Ye, who rose to power by stepping on Yu Yan, and even Ji Heming, who collapsed before him, are all figures whose popularity pales in comparison to Yu Yan.

Although his team made the data look very close on the surface, insiders could tell at a glance that it was fake data created by spending money to maintain his status.

Not to mention that during Ikeno's time, even this "closeness" had become almost nonexistent.

There's a saying that the film industry elevates status, while the television industry makes money.

In the current state of the Chinese entertainment industry, if we're talking about the most profitable, fastest, and most stable sector, it's definitely the drama industry, not the film industry.

This refers to the fact that for an artist or actor, the success or failure of a film depends on too many factors, with the content playing a significant role. If even one aspect is not done well, the entire project could be lost.

Only a handful of films can be released within a year, and among those released films, only a handful, besides the few well-known directors, achieve success.

The drama industry is different because of the terrifying fan economy. As long as a well-known celebrity stars in a work, they can make a fortune just from endorsements and exploiting their fans.

The saying "You can criticize me all you want, I have my own audience" applies here.

He has been eyeing the traffic market for a long time. He doesn't have much of a business sense. He was happy for a while when he made it in the film industry, but as his business failed, and the pay for one film contract after another was much lower than that for several TV series, he felt like he was going to vomit blood.

The film industry is good, but his mother really doesn't make him any money!

Now, Ikeno's era is coming to an end, and his era is about to begin. Ikeno's highest price in the drama industry once reached a number that outsiders dared not even dream of (salary caps are replaced by shareholding in exchange for income, a common practice in the industry to supplement actors' pay).

To put it simply, at the peak of Ikeno's career, when he went abroad, the foreign government and investors would charter a plane to pick him up and drop him off.

Si Zi was an ordinary person, and he also wanted to experience the joy of enjoying life to the fullest.

"Once there's any movement from the premiere, we must release the press release we've prepared immediately. Also, notify 'Wang Quan Fugui' to finalize the release date with Tencent. I want the new film to be released online right away!!"

"understand!"

The people around nodded.

"Wang Quan Fu Gui" is a TV series that Yi Yangqianxi filmed last year, which can be considered one of his rare moments of "descending to the mortal world".

Since it's a story about descending to the mortal realm, it naturally needs the setup that comes with it. "Wang Quan Fu Gui" is a big IP adapted from the well-known and wildly popular comic of the same name, with a big production, a big cast, and an incredibly awesome cast.

In short, the configuration was as high as possible, and the purpose was actually to try to profit from others' losses and replenish the small savings of his investment. But he never expected to encounter such a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity.

As the saying goes, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. This is why the four characters are so confident and able to stand out from the crowd of competitors to obtain Ikeno's "legacy".

He eagerly awaited that day.

Looking at the time, the movie should have already started showing by now, right?
……

"My Sassy Girl" was officially released simultaneously in major cinemas across the country in the early hours of August 29th.

Zhang Mengmeng is a fan of Chi Ye.

She was probably one of the earliest fans of Ikeno, because she was a die-hard fan of Ikeno during her Rise era, meaning she was a fan of her looks.

If this "resume" were released now, she would definitely be considered a grandmaster in the fandom, with an incredibly high seniority and experience. Coupled with her family's good economic conditions, her words carry immense weight among Chi Ye's die-hard fans.

That's right, she's a die-hard fan of Chi Ye, even during the Rise era. She's fought countless times with fans of other Rise members, especially Peng Chen and Shen Qingyu, all for Chi Ye, achieving a remarkable record.

Even now, her stance has never changed. Since leaving Yuena, Ikeno's career has skyrocketed, improving visibly every day. She once enjoyed a very happy period as a fan, but how long did that last...?

That's right, it was the first time that Ikeno and Jin Xia were rumored to be dating.

That incident was a huge blow to her. The so-called solo fans actually have an even worse name: toxic solo fans, or girlfriend fans.

If you were to ask which fan group has the largest traffic, it would definitely be the "girlfriend fans." Compared to them, the "CP fans" are just a drop in the ocean. Only this huge group of girlfriend fans would go on a shopping spree for their "boyfriends," spending their wallets without regard to the cost and boosting data.

Zhang Mengmeng also works with data. She clicks on anything related to Chi Ye as soon as possible, liking, forwarding, and commenting on the good ones, and even occasionally sending red envelopes. She reports, deletes, and warns the bad ones in one go.

In short, she believed that her love for Ikeno was unparalleled by anyone else, especially this summer.

Therefore, she loathed Jin Xia to the core.

"My Sassy Girl" premiered today. As one of Ikeno's biggest fans, she not only bought a ticket herself, but also used her own money to book a whole theater for student fans who couldn't afford Ikeno's movie tickets.

The level of support remained the same, but I felt a little down.

The reason is simple—Jin Xia is actually the female lead in this movie!

Is Chino really dating Jin Xia?

Zhang Mengmeng was fully aware of this secret, which was actually no secret in the fan circle for a long time (there is a connection between the celebrity's team and the big fans, which makes it convenient to organize continuous airport pick-ups, support, etc.).

But she still refused to believe it. In some ways, they were more willing to deceive themselves than Stevie. At least Zhang Mengmeng still paid to go to the movie theater immediately under such circumstances.

"Is it true that Ikeno and Jin Xia are really together?"

"I don't know, I don't follow the entertainment industry much."

Ahead, a young couple walked together, chatting as they looked for their seats: "But I think even if it's true, it's quite normal."

"Ok?"

His girlfriend looked puzzled and a little angry: "Hey, who are you on? Don't you know I like Chino?"

"No, sis." The boyfriend was also angry: "That's the truth! How old is Chi Ye this year? You don't really think he doesn't have any physical needs, do you? He's over thirty years old, do you believe he hasn't been with a woman for over thirty years?" "Ugh, I don't want to hear it! Idols have to have the professional ethics of idols!"

"What you're saying is ridiculous. Ikeno has never defined himself as an idol."

"I do not care."

"..."

The two realized they were in a movie theater and lowered their voices.

But Zhang Mengmeng, who was behind her, heard everything she said.

She wholeheartedly agreed with the girl's words: idols should have professional ethics, the so-called "idol virtue"!

However, what the boy said didn't seem to be wrong. Chi Ye was indeed not an idol, a point that was agreed upon by both casual observers and his fan base—because in the Chinese entertainment industry, idols and adorable idols are at the very bottom of the hierarchy of contempt.

However, upon closer reflection, Chi Ye gained popularity with "Rebirth," which showcased her vocal prowess and songwriting talent. Then came her breakout performances on "The Voice of China" and "Singer," all of which are undeniable and solid proof of her abilities.

Needless to say, idol dramas like "My Love from the Star" and "Goblin" are huge hits, thanks to the combination of talented scripts and individual acting skills.

As for films like "The Boss" and "Flu," they earned him the title of Best Actor at both the China Golden Horse Awards and numerous other accolades.

Who dares to call him an idol? Apart from having the face of an idol, he has nothing to do with idols; his strength lies entirely in the depth of his work and his powerful abilities.

Zhang Mengmeng felt that what she liked most about Chi Ye was his unparalleled arrogance and spiritedness. "Attracted by looks, loyal to talent"—this saying is 100% proven true in Chi Ye.

But does that mean I can start dating?

Zhang Mengmeng took a few deep breaths and decided that after watching the movie, she must leave another message for Chi Ye, telling him how much they loved him and that he should never be bewitched by a bad woman like Jin Xia.

Dengdengdengdeng~
Just as I was thinking this, the movie started, and the familiar dragon logo and the Coconut Culture logo appeared on the big screen.

"Ikeno's directorial debut, can he pull it off?"

"We'll be watching a romance movie on Qixi Festival."

"It's started, it's started."

A rustling sound came from around her, and Zhang Mengmeng temporarily put aside her thoughts and looked intently at the big screen. The unknown audience member was right; no matter what, this was Chi Ye's first film as a director.

Even if it's not entirely satisfactory, you should still watch it carefully and attentively.

"My Sassy Girl" is a love story that cleverly puts new wine in old bottles. It uses the new bottle of "sassiness" to hold a pot of simple and touching old wine of love. The old wine here does not refer to being cliché, but rather that after many years, when you look back on it, it still has a lingering fragrance on your lips.

The film doesn't just focus on the surface humor; it depicts the beauty, deep affection, and pain of love.

As Ikeno's directorial debut, this film is not the "earth-shattering and tear-jerking" work that everyone imagines, but it is like a clear spring, refreshing the mind and spirit. It is enjoyable at first sight, but also brings peace of mind in the long run.

After watching the entire film, Zhang Mengmeng found that her face was stiff from smiling, and she also felt a bit envious and longing for the love between the male and female protagonists.

This is a very "ordinary" movie, yet it's not so "ordinary" at all.

She thought this way until she walked out of the theater and smelled the familiar aroma of popcorn, at which point she gradually pulled herself out of the movie and began to feel anxious and uncertain.

This summer's acting skills are beyond doubt. She has always been the most talented actress among the four little actresses. In this movie, she undoubtedly gave it her all. Perhaps this is what true emotion looks like.

Yes, after watching this movie, Zhang Mengmeng actually had a feeling.

This summer, every smile and glance at Ikeno on the big screen, including her unconscious little gestures, seemed to convey one message—extreme joy and happiness are traces that are hard to conceal.

If Zhang Mengmeng still had some fantasies about the relationship between Chi Ye and Jin Xia before watching this movie, then after watching it, she felt that she might really have to accept reality, because if she didn't accept it... she couldn't change it.

"I don't know what to do in the future, should I unfollow them...?"

She looked bewildered. It had been many years since Chi Ye first became a trainee. It really had been many years. Rather than saying that she liked Chi Ye every day, it would be more accurate to say that she was doing something she had become accustomed to.

Just like eating and drinking every day, what would happen if this habit suddenly disappeared?
But can she make this habit disappear?

Quitting smoking is already so difficult, quitting "Ikeno"... seems like it won't be that easy either.

Well... let's wait and see. What if, what if she's wrong?
She "understands" Ikeno too well, thinking about him every day. But this kind of focused attention sometimes makes her paranoid. Looking at the other people in the theater, they only laugh and cry, and finally walk out of the theater with satisfied expressions, without having as many complicated thoughts as she does.

Let's wait and see; I guess I'm overthinking it.

……

Zhang Mengmeng didn't think much of it.

She didn't have to wait long.

"My Sassy Girl" premiered in the early hours of the morning and ran until 11:59 p.m. on the 29th. Its opening day box office has exceeded 300 million yuan, breaking numerous records for domestic romance films.

This result was both reasonable and unexpected.

It makes sense because this is Chi Ye's work, and it also features the participation of the female lead from "My Love from the Star" this summer. Chi Ye is so popular, so it's no surprise that she has this appeal.

What was unexpected was that today was a weekday, and many office workers and students didn't have a holiday. Despite this being a relatively quiet period, it still managed to break records with a first-day box office of 3 million yuan…

That only proves that Ikeno has become a success, just like Uncle Shen on Earth. He can make a cameo appearance and still get high box office returns, and even came up with the term "content of Tengliang".

With the huge success of "My Sassy Girl", the once-popular couple Chi Ye and Jin Xia once again swept across the internet and even the entertainment industry.

The #PoolsideSummerWords# hashtag, which was already far ahead of the top spot, saw its data surge again overnight. At the same time, major streaming platforms, as if they had planned it in advance, began to release large-scale CP (couple) edits featuring the two.

They even created a long timeline-style "past and present" logical couple relationship, from "See You" to "Girlfriend".

In an instant, the news went viral outside the circle, and everyone inside the circle realized that the time had come.

(End of this chapter)