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Chapter 436 Spring
The stalker's intrusion into the "Wandering Earth" film set is just the first step. More emotional breakdowns are on the horizon. Younger fans have only just begun booking tickets. It seems that the production will be brought to a standstill in the short term because of this incident.

Not to mention Guo Feng and the main creative team, even Chi Ye himself, the "instigator," was stunned at this moment. He never expected that those fans, or more accurately, sasaeng fans and girlfriend fans, could be so crazy.

What is this called?
This is fucking skirting the law, this is a crime!

Unfortunately, there are also some troublesome media outlets that take turns guarding this place 24 hours a day. The news can't be covered up even if you want to. Taking advantage of the popularity of Chi Ye's official announcement, it has spread all over the internet in the blink of an eye.

The more frenzied the sasaeng fans are, the stronger the impact of Ikeno's official announcement on everyone's lives, and the more memorable Ikeno's name becomes. In the eyes of the general public, there may even be a bit more sympathy.

Yes.

If working people sympathize with 208 million, they will naturally be ridiculed, and shouldn't be. Some people say that since 208 million earns so much money, he should "enjoy" being frantically attacked by stalkers. Who told you to earn so much money?

But sasaeng fans are different from other fans. They don't just walk on the edge of the law, they've crossed the line. They hide under beds to take photos, disguise themselves as trash cans on set to get close to Chi Ye, and then deliver a "fatal blow"... There's nothing they can't do, no matter how outrageous their actions are.

So when most passersby saw these messages, they felt their values ​​were completely shattered, but they also felt great sympathy for Ikeno. They heard that a crazy female stalker actually tried to steal some of Ikeno's unspeakable things, just so she could find a master to perform a ritual to make him "change his mind".

For a moment, Chino seemed to be "teetering on the brink of collapse".

First came the sensational buzz surrounding the official announcement of their relationship, then came the stalker fans and the explosive trending topics that followed, as if this person was about to be torn apart at any moment.

"No, it's still not bad enough."

Inside the film crew, after seeing off another dreamer who had been stalked by a stalker, Ikeno, after confirming that there were no lurking people around, said to Coco with a serious expression, "I think I can be even more miserable."

Coco respected this and was not surprised by it.

Why is it not surprising?
This stems entirely from Ikeno's past actions; it's a recurring mistake, so there's nothing surprising about it.

The only difference is that before, Ikeno targeted his rivals, while this time it's sasaeng fans.

Sasaeng fans are not true fans. The vast majority of sasaeng fans are using the guise of following celebrities to take advantage of the opportunity to engage in illegal business activities.

Photos can be sold, clothes can be stolen, and anything a celebrity has used can be sold at a high price to their real fans.

The most serious incident was what Ikeno experienced not long ago, when a sasaeng fan actually posted his saliva on the platform!
Therefore, Ikeno felt no psychological pressure in using these people. Not only him, but anyone with normal thinking and cognition should not have any good feelings towards this group.

"Although there's been some activity right now, other things are generating too much buzz. We need to learn to leverage existing resources and act accordingly. So... you can keep throwing money at it, don't hold back, let this matter take off first, and then proceed with the next steps."

Ikeno is a marketing master, as everyone in the industry knows.

The outrageous and shameless actions of his sasaeng fans after the official announcement inspired him greatly, and that's exactly what he did. However, the current intensity is clearly not enough; he needs to be more aggressive and impactful.

"Brother Chi, Dior has released a message, along with other manufacturers, that many of our endorsements have been suspended."

Coco brought up another matter: Chi Ye has always maintained a large number of high-quality endorsements, which seems a bit contradictory, but it is not an exaggeration at all, because many top luxury brands have broken the unspoken rule that he can only endorse one luxury brand.

Besides Dior, Ikeno previously had endorsements from three other top luxury brands, and the treatment he received was not much less than that from Dior.

However, they lacked the foundational emotional connection with Ikeno, so at this point, the decision to sever ties was made very decisively.

Ikeno was not surprised by this: "It's alright, just organize the list and then negotiate according to the original terms."

"By the way, have 'Joy of Life' and 'My Sunshine' been scheduled for release?"

"Mango TV prefers 'My Sunshine'... We are still in contact with other TV stations besides them."

Compared to the anxiety of the four characters, Ikeno, the "person involved," seemed rather unremarkable and not at all anxious.

There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that the projects we worked on with kiwifruit for the first time, and the subsequent projects with mango, have all been filmed and completed the post-production approval process.

In other words, these projects can be launched at any time. The only major factor is the scheduling issue between the platform and the TV station. In today's entertainment industry, the platform has absolute power. It's not like you can just broadcast it today whenever you want.

The games and negotiations involved are largely competition with the platform and other key creators.

However, this situation does not exist for Ikeno. After becoming a capital player and achieving great success in several collaborations with Hunan TV, he can easily say: Hunan TV? Isn't that my Ikeno TV?

Although such a major event as the official announcement has occurred, Mango is still very reliable. Compared to Kiwi in the past, it is much more comfortable and gives Chi Ye more room to maneuver.

Didn't you tell the old director about my recommendation?

Chi Ye was slightly surprised. The decision to air "Joy of Life" and "My Sunshine" first was made after much deliberation. Because the two dramas covered different audience groups, they were the best choice to be broadcast in the same time slot without cannibalizing each other's market.

As for the fact that a certain series was so popular that it was being gradually overshadowed, Ikeno felt there was no good solution.

But now time is money, and as the saying goes, choice is more important than effort. Airing at this time might cause some conflict, but in the end, the beneficiaries will definitely be Yego and himself.

The effect of airing these two dramas at this time will be far greater than during other market lulls. There's no other reason than that the domestic entertainment industry is now in complete chaos, with too many "Ikehata refugees." The one that can cover all groups most comprehensively and popularly can make a fortune.

Regarding the subtle weighting of these two dramas, Chi Ye personally leans towards "Joy of Life." It's not an idol drama, so its potential is actually higher. "My Sunshine" is also good, but due to its subject matter, it's easier to create top stars, making it more suitable for online streaming.

Previously, we suggested to Mango TV that "Joy of Life" be broadcast on both satellite TV and online, while "My Sunshine" should only be broadcast online. After all, only one show can be broadcast during prime time, so this was a last resort. However, Mango TV did make other preparations. There were quite a few people internally who wanted "My Sunshine" to also be broadcast on satellite TV, so we would have to choose other TV stations.

The team is currently in contact with them.

“I told him, and he didn’t seem to mind, but most people still felt that Mango TV’s style was more suited to idol dramas… especially your current idol drama, Brother Chi.”

Coco emphasized it.

Ikeno is currently considered the emperor of modern idol dramas in the industry. The records and miracles created by "My Love from the Star" and "Goblin" are still circulating in the industry. It is no exaggeration to say that the role of these two dramas in Ikeno's success today is no less than that of those movies.

Meanwhile, "My Love from the Star" alone can create a top-tier company and launch countless national brands.
Therefore, even though the male lead of "My Sunshine" is not Chi Ye, Mango TV still prefers to air "My Sunshine" during prime time because Chi Ye is the screenwriter and the Coconut team is the producer.

As for "Joy of Life"... they're not familiar with its political intrigue and ensemble cast!
This surprised Chi Ye a bit, but he still kindly said, "We can let them reconsider. If it really doesn't work out, 'My Sunshine' is also an option."

"My Sunshine" is also a hit on both TV and online platforms. It's just that Chi Ye is unsure which show will be more popular. Given Hunan TV's established audience base, this show is not an option.

However, this means that "Joy of Life" may have to find a new satellite TV station to broadcast it on.

Chi Ye wanted this drama to be broadcast on a major network because it had a large investment and great ambitions. It was also a series, and the first part had to lay a solid foundation.

"No problem, I'll communicate with them again. If they choose 'My Sunshine', then we will find a new TV station to broadcast it on as soon as possible."

Coco paused for a moment and said, "But if we leave Hunan TV, other traditional TV stations may not be so compliant with us... The scheduling may not be ideal."

If "Joy of Life" were to be broadcast on other satellite TV channels, the goal might be to air it soon. However, the programming schedules of top-tier TV stations in China are arranged by quarter or even by six months.

If "Joy of Life" were to cut in line at this point, would other TV stations, besides Hunan TV being so "pampered," directly disrupt their overall plans and affect all broadcast schedules to satisfy Chi Ye?
Don't forget, "Joy of Life" didn't star Ike no Ike either; it was Coconut's first attempt at a new genre.

Of course, there's one more thing Coco didn't mention, probably because she didn't want to bring it up: with Ikeno's official announcement, the weight and status of major TV stations, which were previously not taken seriously, as well as platforms that already held a great deal of influence, have quietly risen.

It was even exaggerated to an extreme.

There are quite a few "smart" people like this, and everyone is rushing to cut in line. To put it bluntly, if you want to cut in line for other TV stations now, not to mention the fact that the broadcast schedule has already been set, the competition will be extremely fierce in this environment.

What usually costs two yuan might cost ten yuan this time.

"That's all for now. You can contact other TV stations first, spread the word, and see their attitude."

Chi Ye raised his hand to check the time: "Tell Guo Feng to hurry up. The crew can't stay idle forever. Every day that's stopped costs money. We need to get moving quickly."

"……it is good."

Coco thought helplessly, "Brother Chi, do you think we don't want to move? If Director Guo heard this, he'd probably be furious!"
……

Jiangsu Satellite TV.

This should have been a top-tier satellite TV channel ten years ago, but after entering the internet era, Jiangsu Satellite TV gradually declined, and it is clearly a level below the "Big Three" (Mango TV, Blueberry TV, and Tomato TV).

Currently, it can barely be considered a second-tier satellite TV station, and it usually broadcasts some "elderly dramas" that grandparents like to watch, or family dramas about everyday life.

The station director, Zhang Shumo, is a middle-aged man with a round face and a full beard. He is a veteran who was in good health when he was young, but now that he is older and has spent many years sitting in an office, he has developed the habit of wearing reading glasses, drinking tea and reading newspapers.

But don't think that Zhang Shumao is just a lazy bum; he has actually made quite a few achievements at the station over the years.

To be honest, when I took over this business, Jiangsu TV was already in decline and its glory days were over. However, in recent years, Jiangsu TV has been able to attract public attention in its New Year's Eve gala and other events, which shows that it has put in a lot of effort.

That's right, he's the same "genius" station director who, in order to invite Ikeno to sing at the New Year's Eve gala, directly declared that the entire gala would last two hours, and Ikeno would sing by himself for at least forty minutes!
At the time, Chi Ye's appearance fees for variety shows were in turmoil, but Zhang Shumo dared to take a big gamble, saying, "I'll have Chi Ye sing all the songs from one album. If he likes it, I can have him do it again!"

Clearly, this big shot is far more audacious than the seemingly detached, Buddhist-like demeanor he displays.

This statement shocked many people at the time and was jokingly called "shameless in his pursuit of Ikeno." The most ridiculous thing is that even so, Ikeno never came. He was a typical example of someone who lost face but still didn't win Ikeno's heart.

But Zhang Shumo was not discouraged. In many subsequent galas and even TV drama bidding events, he repeatedly expressed his interest in Chi Ye and insisted on issuing announcements to invite him to participate—but there was one problem: he had no money!
There was no parting, nor any companionship!
Hmm... Chi Ye could probably tell that this station director was obviously using himself as a Weibo hot topic. Whenever the station was short of KIP (King of Infectious Diseases), he would be dragged out by this veteran station director.

I must say, the results are quite good.

Zhang Shumo never expected that he could ride this wave of popularity, because he had thought about it not long ago. Damn it, Chi Ye's announcement of his relationship... it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the TV station.

How can I get a free ride?
Just when he was about to give up and "let go" of Ikeno this time, unexpected surprises and delights came so suddenly.

The station's secretary suddenly called him in the middle of the night and told him that Coconut Media had leaked information that they had a new drama series that they wanted to air on satellite TV soon.

Zhang Shumao, on his deathbed, was startled awake. He didn't even bother to sleep anymore. He put on his clothes, got out of bed, and headed straight for the underground parking lot, intending to return to the station that very night.

The dazed wife asked in surprise, "What's wrong with you now?"

Zhang Shumo replied, "My spring is coming."

(End of this chapter)