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Chapter 444 Double Explosion on National Day! Ancient Romance? Brother Chi is just teasing you.
#Ikeno's "Silent Separation"#
"Such blatant hype, I can only say that's typical of you."

"Are you begging us? If you are, please be direct. If you break up with Jin Xia, everything will be fine."

"Coconut, are you also monitoring the data for your company's new drama? Are you worried? We don't want this either, but you've forced us into it."

"Stop acting crazy, I won't even glance at it no matter how much you fry it!"

"???"

"My goodness, the front row is terrifying! Is this what they mean by love turning into hate?"

"The fandom is really crazy. I've seen it with my own eyes this time. I feel sorry for Ikeno."

"Is there a new drama airing? Is it starring Ikeno? I'd love to check it out."

"It's not starring Ikeno..."

#IKE野《Celebrating More Than Years》#
Wow, they're personally promoting "Joy of Life"! I'm so excited! This show is really good; the first six episodes were already addictive!

"Finally found someone who feels the same way I do! We've made it all worthwhile!"

"Don't make your hater brother laugh. Are all the people upstairs hired by Chi Ye? We're too familiar with this skill. Can you stop pretending?"

"Looks like his grades are so bad, he's getting anxious, haha."

"Ikeno, Ikeno, how are you feeling right now? Has it been a long time since you've experienced this kind of disastrous start? It's okay, you deserve it!"

"Go all out, we won't look at it."

"..."

To say that the effect of one of Chi Ye's Weibo posts is equivalent to ten million yuan in publicity costs is an understatement. At his peak, he had professional agencies assess and calculate that the publicity effect of one of his Weibo posts was equivalent to at least thirty million yuan in publicity costs.

This was only because he was being rather perfunctory, simply forwarding a Weibo post.

If he posts it himself and interacts with fans and audiences, then he's practically a money-making machine.

Although he is no longer as exaggerated as he was at his peak, posting this kind of Weibo at this time still has a very explosive effect. At least his haters were instantly excited, followed by passersby and industry insiders who were attracted by the terrifying popularity.

In short, one Weibo post and the whole world knew that Chi Ye's new drama had flopped, Chi Ye was anxious, and "My Sunshine" and "Joy of Life" were broadcast on Mango TV x Mango TV.

Everyone was stunned, and then didn't know what to think.

"Sister Shi, should we share this?"

On the set of a variety show, the assistant held up her phone and proactively asked Shi Jinwei a question.

The "boss" posted on Weibo, and logically, the "employees" should have helped promote it. Didn't you see that Shang Jie quickly reposted Chi Ye's Weibo post shortly after it was published, and even added a post saying that she had already watched the show?
As a fellow employee, the assistant felt it necessary to remind Sister Shi.

After all, Sister Shi is always like this; she needs someone to give her a way out before she'll back down.

"You decide."

Shi Jinwei seemed somewhat indifferent until the recording ended and she returned backstage. Today was the second day since the release of Coconut's two new dramas, and judging from the time, they should have already finished airing.

She took a sip of water before casually asking, "How is it?"

"What happened?"

"..."

"Oh, oh." The assistant suddenly realized, and quickly said, "It's not very good!"

"Sister Shi, the controversy surrounding Brother Chi's 'boycott' this time is indeed more exaggerated than we thought. The ratings seem to have gone up a bit today, and the online broadcast is about the same, but the increase is not as high as that of 'The Mystery of the Phantom Flame.' Zhu Yaolin's movie also broke 2 million yuan at the box office on its opening day, which is a very good start."

Xiao Zhan's "The Order of the Ancients" has topped the popularity charts, surpassing the popularity of "Wang Quan Fu Gui" (a drama with four characters). This is mainly because Tencent is afraid of bringing up old issues again and dares not to inflate the popularity of "Wang Quan Fu Gui".

In just two short days, Cool Shadow has truly stole the show, sweeping away its previous slump and exuding a sense of loneliness and isolation, like someone who has seen all the mountains from the top.

While "Wang Quan Fu Gui" isn't as popular as "Gu Miao Ling," it's not that it's not high. After all, it generated a lot of buzz beforehand, so it still has a certain level of popularity. Currently, its popularity is maintained at 30000+ on Tencent Video (equivalent to 10000+ on other platforms). Its viewership is slightly weaker, but it's still hovering around 1.3 or 4.

"The Order of the Mystery" has a popularity score of 10300 on the Kuaishou platform, with a historical peak of 10400. Its viewership rating has remained stable at over 2%. Judging from its viewership, performance, and popularity, it is definitely a huge hit.

Even Zhu Yaolin's movie grossed over 2 million yuan on its opening day. Although it was not as phenomenal as "My Sassy Girl", it once again proved Zhu Yaolin's ability to carry the box office on his own.

And many more...

Suddenly, the Chinese entertainment industry seemed to have seen a surge of handsome men with different styles, looks, physiques, and types.

Whatever your preference, you'll find it all here.

In short, they left Ikeno no way out, and they seemed to have taken advantage of the importance of alternatives to the extreme.

Of course, the two lead actors of "My Sunshine" and "Joy of Life" also gained a lot of popularity. However, because they are artists of Coconut Entertainment and their boss is Chi Ye, they were also "banned" in the minds of fans and suffered an undeserved disaster.

"It's tough for Chi Ge, the competition in the entertainment industry is too fierce, it's so stressful!"

This was a thought expressed by the assistant.

Shi Jin tilted her head slightly, her snow-white swan neck gracefully curved, and said calmly, "The results are quite good. No one can win all the time, it's normal."

"……Oh."

The assistant stammered, "But Sister Shi, aren't you worried at all?"

Why should I be in such a hurry?

Shi Jinwei added, "What's the use of me being anxious? I'm already trying to figure something out. What else can I do? If all else fails, I can help with the publicity and promotion."

Putting aside whether it's feasible or not, even if it were, Chi Ye probably wouldn't let her do it. It's simply because it's too damn embarrassing. In that case, Chi Ye would probably be cursed to death by people in the industry and by Shi Jinwei's fans.

You signed my sister, and this is what you're doing?

The same applies to Shang Youshu and Jin Xia. In this situation, quality determines the outcome, and publicity and marketing are also very important. However, in this area where they are most proficient, the announcement of their relationship seems to have greatly diminished their skills, and they are no longer as adept as before.

"The problem still lies with him."

kiwi.

Sheng Ning worked another day of overtime. Her career focus has gradually shifted from in front of the camera to behind the scenes. Although she still occasionally acts in movies, she no longer touches dramas. No one knows what she is thinking, but she seems to be enjoying it.

After finishing her overtime work as usual today, Sheng Ning learned from her secretary about the events of the day and the performance of the two dramas produced by Yeguo.

Afterwards, Mr. Gong approached her and discussed the matter, saying, "Do you think it's still necessary for us to continue trying to import these two films from Yeguo?"

Sheng Ning asked, "Does President Gong feel that the value of coconut jelly has decreased significantly? And it's not as invincible as he imagined?"

Mr. Gong gave an awkward smile and explained, "It's not that... I know there's a reason for this, but this was indeed Chi Ye's first trial after the official announcement, and the result wasn't good."

"...If I were in your position, I might have done the same."

Sheng Ning thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "But don't you think today's data is a bit unusual?" "Oh?" President Gong was taken aback: "You mean?"

"Joy of Life...and My Sunshine, they are all very unusual."

……

"Mr. Chi, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Inside a club.

Zhang Shumo from Jiangsu Satellite TV greeted Chi Ye with a big smile, shaking his hand warmly and giving him a firm shake. To be honest, his demeanor didn't resemble that of a station manager overseeing a major station; rather, it was more like that of a friend.

He was indeed very excited, never expecting to be able to collaborate with Ikeno unexpectedly this time.

What is this?
Hopefully, their station can improve in the future.

"The ratings for 'Joy of Life' are out tonight, and they're a little higher than yesterday."

He said, "But we are confident that things will get better and better from here on out."

Ikeno nodded: "Let's do our best together this time."

After saying that, he became a little curious: "By the way, if I may ask... does Director Zhang really think so highly of 'Joy of Life'?"

Zhang Shumo paused for a moment, then said with great emotional intelligence, "What I admire is not 'Joy of Life,' but the quality of the products produced by Yego Company."

Chiye: "..."

He gave a thumbs up, suddenly realizing that even a TV station he hadn't paid much attention to before actually had such talent.

We were so careless!

"I'm sure you won't be disappointed."

Before Zhang Shuma could even express his surprise, Chi Ye added, "Don't expect me to refund your money if you're disappointed."

Zhang Shumo was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "I am very confident in my judgment. If we really lose money, it's our own problem and has nothing to do with your company."

Ikeno gave a thumbs up again.

Well, all I can say is that Zhang Shumao is indeed a very capable person. It's not that he showed any goodwill towards Yeguo, but that's what Chi Ye thinks.

Even after all this time, Ikeno isn't that shallow.

Before he came, he had actually looked into Zhang Shumo carefully and found that Zhang Shumo's resume was quite "rough". First of all, he was a veteran. He retired under such circumstances. From what he heard in private, Zhang Shumo was usually very easygoing and had the characteristics of a soldier.

Logically speaking, this kind of personality might not be too difficult to work with, but it would also limit one's potential for advancement.

But Zhang Shumo is different. He is a typical person who is rough around the edges but meticulous at heart. He is highly adaptable, but he also has his own bottom line and is very decisive when he sets his mind on something.

In the current sluggish and decadent environment of traditional television stations, Zhang Shumao is simply out of place.

Under his leadership, Jiangsu Satellite TV reversed its previous decline. Its New Year's Eve gala, which was once not even ranked, is now firmly among the top five in the country. His greatest strengths are his ability to invest and his willingness to take risks.

He secured the rights to "Joy of Life" under these circumstances. Compared to "My Sunshine" and Hunan TV's early investment, "Joy of Life" was not favored by everyone. Despite this, he persisted and even planned to increase investment again after meeting and discussing it today.

What level is this?
Ikeno's assessment: Level of having opened the third eye.

……

Zhang Shumo and Jiangsu TV have seen through the magic of the universe because "Joy of Life" has become a hit.

It happened suddenly, yet not so suddenly.

That was on the third day after "Joy of Life" was released, in the last episode, during the scene where the important supporting character Teng Zijing died. As the saying goes, all excellent things in the world are common; they all have the same advantages.

The same principle applies to another world.

The hashtag #TengZijingOffline# trended on Weibo that very night, almost without any effort from Chi Ye himself.

Coincidentally, on the same day, "My Sunshine," which had been experiencing relatively slow growth since its release, also began to gain momentum. Another world, one of the once phenomenal representatives of current idol dramas in the Chinese entertainment industry, began to exert its strength.

On the same day, two dramas launched simultaneously, and their popularity and viewership ratings began to rise at a visible speed.

This is why good things won't be ignored. No matter how much noise there is from the outside world, if there is enough hype and the quality is good enough to overshadow the overall market quality during this golden age, how could it not take off?
The reason why Ikeno is not too worried is also because he has seen the other dramas, and at the same time, he has all the above-mentioned things: popularity, attention, quality, and topics.

He has everything he needs, so if these two shows don't become hits, it's not his problem, but rather that something is wrong with the world.

Clearly, the world was not in trouble. After that day, the whole day seemed to be in a state of undercurrents. When the evening came, the ratings of the premiere of "My Sunshine" broke 2% for the first time, surpassing the 2.0503% of "The Mystery of the Phantom Flame", and the highest peak reached 2.1045%.

As for "The King's Power and Wealth"... "My Sunshine" had double the viewership of "The King's Power and Wealth" today!
Fugui is dead, undeniably dead. Only Tencent is stubbornly defending its 30,000 views, playing dead for a long time, unwilling to let the situation escalate further.

In terms of popularity, "My Sunshine" also reached 10500 tonight, breaking its own limit for the first time, and ranking No. 2 on the overall popularity chart.

But the first one is not the "Gu Miao Ling" (故繫令), but rather—

Joy of Life!
……

"How can it be?!"

"This is impossible! There were only a few trending topics yesterday, and today it's number one across the entire internet? This doesn't make sense!"

"Joy of Life? I've never heard of that name before. Don't be so ridiculous with all the padding."

"Is there a successor to 'The King of Wealth and Power'? Is Hunan TV really in a hurry to open the floodgates?"

"If one platform can inflate its popularity, what about dozens of authoritative and trending platforms across the internet, all working together to inflate their popularity?"

"Ikeno's influence is too great!"

Ikeno's influence is too great!
This was the first reaction of many industry insiders, and even haters and fans from the outside world—it's too damn outrageous, how could someone get plastic surgery... It's like there's a real battle for the title of Dou Zun, and suddenly a Dou Ling has become number one, dominating all ages.

Even Hunan TV's own heavily promoted drama, "My Sunshine," which they put all their effort into today, was overshadowed.

Mango herself was dumbfounded, completely unable to understand why such a thing had happened.

"My Sunshine" has clearly taken off, so why hasn't it reached number one yet?

"That's normal. Of course, 'My Sunshine' can take off, but there's a difference between idol dramas and those that are truly aimed at the general public."

That evening, Director Li called and was taken aback when he heard Chi Ye's words: "You mean to say that 'Joy of Life' is a drama series for all ages?"

Chino was surprised and asked, "What else did you think?"

"You don't really think this is an ancient puppet show, do you?"

(End of this chapter)