Chapter 184: Industry: Chi Ye Has Gone Mad
Saturday.
《Hello Saturday》 recording live performance.
《Xing Ni》 publicity and distribution “special session”.
“Chi Ye, do you mind netizen evaluations of you?”
“I don’t mind, I hope to get sincere evaluations.”
“Alright then.” Teacher He held the cue card and put on an act as he said: “Here’s a netizen who says Chi Ye’s singing is just average level…”
“Wait a minute.”
Chi Ye interrupted Teacher He and said seriously: “Who told you to give real evaluations.”
“Hahaha.”
The live performance audience burst into laughter, and Chi Ye’s fans were screaming.
“Then we can’t evaluate, can Xia Xia?”
Teacher He’s eyes darted around with a little trick, then he looked at the little drama queen next to him who had been acting very composed.
Empress Dowager’s expression remained unchanged, her posture dignified and elegant.
Chi Ye shook his head: “She can’t.”
“Ah?”
“Aww~!”
Everyone was disappointed for a moment, and one resident guest had a look like their CP had shattered.
Chi Ye: “She can curse directly, no need to be so subtle with ‘evaluation’.”
“Aaaah!!”
The live performance audience went crazy shipping.
“In 《You Who Came from the Stars》, is it this sweet too? Don’t lie to me, or I won’t watch it.”
Teacher He put on a straight face.
“I don’t know if it’s sweet, but to make you watch, I have to lie to you.”
Laughter continued from the audience below, not far away at the backstage entrance, Arthur and Ling Han, along with the other guests for this episode of Hi6, were craning their necks to watch the lively live performance and stage.
“…Chi Ye’s popularity is really high now.”
Ling Han blinked her eyes, she had medium-short hair, delicate features with a youthful look, and carried a “little girl” vibe that other artists didn’t have.
She was originally one of the most momentum-filled 00 flowers in recent years, mainly active in the film circle, debuted collaborating with a famous director, and was a strong candidate in the industry to take over from the four little flowers.
This time, her new drama collaborating with Arthur was about to premiere, and originally Mango TV had arranged their special session.
But unfortunately… with Chi Ye and Jin Xia’s 《Xing Ni》 publicity and distribution coming along, the program team decisively gave the special session to them, and the two had to go on in the second half.
How to put it…
Entertainment industry, it’s always like this, but inevitably some people aren’t too happy.
–Like Arthur.
“What high popularity, can it beat the top four? It’s Jin Xia’s popularity that’s high.”
Arthur stared sourly at Chi Ye’s back: “It’s only been so long since we met, and he doesn’t even greet me… I’ve seen through him.”
Ling Han was surprised: “You two are close?”
Arthur cleared his throat: “Somewhat, we were ‘brothers’ before.”
Ling Han: “?”
The kind of one-sided “brothers” that Yang Zi thinks?
“Aiya, stop watching, no matter how high the popularity, it can’t beat Yu Yan’s, and no matter how high Yu Yan’s popularity, doesn’t he still have to speak politely to my dad?”
Arthur gestured: “You’re the same, we’re different from them.”
Ling Han: “…You have a problem saying that, how can you compare Chi Ye to Yan Ge?”
Arthur: “?”
“Yan Ge is the unrivaled top streamer in China and Korea, can’t compare.”
Ling Han didn’t hide her fan identity at all: “I wanted to get him for my next movie…”
……
Two hours later, the 《Xing Ni》 special session ended, Chi Ye and Jin Xia politely declined Teacher He’s enthusiastic invitation, then returned backstage to prepare to head to the next publicity and distribution announcement.
–With their current star power and recent popularity, basically most top variety shows in the industry can be casually run.
While the assistant was preparing the hand warmer, Empress Dowager quietly asked Chi Ye: “Teacher Chi, why did you tell my three uncles’ factories to speed up stocking?”
“No goods, how to sell? Stock more now, earn more later.”
Chi Ye explained.
Jin Xia’s family has many relatives, several of whom are in business, and the fields they cover are also very diverse.
Snacks, clothing, ready-to-eat food, drinks…
In short, indeed comprehensive enough.
During the 《Xing Ni》 filming period, aside from Professor Chi and Qian Songyi’s daily outfits sourced by Jin Sui from various luxury brands, many of the things they ate and used in daily life were “sponsored” by Jin Xia’s family relatives.
As for why “sponsored”, it was Chi Ye who suggested it at the time… keep the wealth in the family.
But recently, when 《Xing Ni》 started running publicity and distribution, Chi Ye suddenly suggested stocking more goods at Jin Xia’s family, which surprised the many uncles and aunts who already wanted to help Xia Xia.
Among them, several businesses had been hit hard by the virus factors in previous years and had been struggling recently.
This was already tough, stocking so much, wouldn’t that mean huge losses?
“Oh, you think 《Xing Ni》 can be this exaggerated?”
Jin Xia understood Chi Ye’s meaning and was very shocked: “Is that possible?”
From childhood to now, she had never seen such an outrageous situation.
Will it?
It’s just an idol drama.
“Do you trust me?”
“Depends on my mood.”
“Then stock more.”
“……Oh.”
While the two were whispering, Arthur and Ling Han who were preparing to go on passed by, Arthur paused, then walked in: “Chi Ye.”
Chi Ye turned back, surprised: “You’re here too?”
Arthur: “……Isn’t it just blocking you, do you have to be so petty?”
Chi Ye: “Isn’t it just not greeting? Do you have to be so petty?”
Arthur was speechless.
Ling Han saw the two chatting and didn’t “eavesdrop”, glanced at Jin Xia, then turned and headed backstage first.
She had heard certain things just now, so she didn’t have much fondness for Chi Ye or Jin Xia.
Arthur saw Ling Han leave, then lowered his voice: “Heard you’re going head-to-head with Yu Yan?”
Chi Ye: “?”
“Don’t deny it, Yu Yan’s side just scheduled the lead single for the new album, and you follow right up… don’t tell me it’s a coincidence.”
Arthur said mysteriously: “Bro, isn’t your peng ci a bit too frequent?”
Chi Ye paused, then replied: “If I let you peng ci me now, would you?”
Arthur was stunned.
Chi Ye smiled: “See, you know it in your heart.”
After that, he didn’t waste time with Arthur, called Empress Dowager, and the two left the Mango TV Building together.
“……”
Arthur stared at Chi Ye’s “smug” back, gritted his teeth: “Damn it, won’t rest until you’re mad!”
“You still want to peng ci Yu Yan?”
……
“Chi Ye chose to release a song on the same schedule as Yu Yan?!”
Hong Kong, Guang Ying Shi Meng.
When Jin Sui first heard this news, she thought her ears were hallucinating.
“As I said, I have foreseen this situation multiple times.”
“This kid is arrogant about his talent, as soon as he gains prominence, he tries to leap to the top in one step, not to mention his dispute with Yu Yan, just the damage to your company’s reputation and economic losses are already immeasurable.”
On the other end of the phone, Jin Ming nagged: “Such reckless behavior without regard for consequences will likely breed bigger hidden dangers, hope you prepare early.”
Jin Sui rarely refuted her brother, just a bit dazed thinking: why?
Peng ci?
But… you don’t peng ci Peng Chen or Chu Han Zhou, directly peng ci Yu Yan, isn’t that like jumping from the pan to the fire?
Jin Sui’s Guang Ying Shi Meng has always been Chi Ye’s partner for music copyright and distribution, aside from 《Reboot》, the two sides also collaborated on various works that Chi Ye and Shi Daifu sang on 《Singer》.
Such as 《Huo Yuanjia》 《Full Firepower》 《Devil from Heaven》 etc.
So, Guang Ying Shi Meng pays close attention to Chi Ye’s music movements, even every decision Chi Ye makes here concerns the fundamental interests of Guang Ying Shi Meng as this partner.
It’s not that they would earn less if Chi Ye goes up against Yu Yan, mainly… this is very unfriendly to Chi Ye’s personal career.
Why do so many singers and young actors in the industry almost always choose to avoid when Yu Yan releases songs, without any hesitation?
Because it’s a guaranteed “loss”.
It’s not that Yu Yan sings amazingly, it’s that his fans are too fierce, popularity too high, every single and album’s sales volume too terrifying, terrifying to the point no one wants to touch him.
Imagine, any top streamer young actor whose name is known in the industry, even though they know deep down Yu Yan is the unrivaled NO1, who wants to be openly crushed and “stepped on” by Yu Yan?
No need for Yu Yan’s team to actively pull down, they wouldn’t, just your own rivals would carnival, frantically send negative press releases, your career fans would feel “humiliated”, and even fashion endorsements would suffer huge impact.
This is equivalent to “self-destructing the future”.
So Jin Sui doesn’t understand Chi Ye Team’s approach, could it really be after 《Singer》, they’ve gotten arrogant?
She called Chi Ye, first words: “Why actively clash with Yu Yan? Can’t the album be released a month later?”
“Can’t.”
Jin Sui: “……”
“What exactly are you thinking?”
On the other end, Chi Ye thought about it, felt he couldn’t explain to his aunt.
Can’t just say… I’m doing it for publicity and distribution marketing of 《Xing Ni》, to take on Yu Yan, so only at this time?
If said out loud, not only would Jin Sui not believe, if Chi Ye didn’t have enough confidence, he wouldn’t believe it himself.
“Um… the new album has a lot of OSTs and theme songs from 《Xing Ni》, so it has to be released before airing.”
Jin Sui: “……Just an idol drama, is it worth it?”
Chi Ye thought: “Worth it.”
Jin Sui was speechless and hung up.
Chi Ye looked at his mobile phone, sighing inwardly, indeed no secrets in the industry… alright, he wants to “fight” Yu Yan, never planned to hide it, indeed not much of a secret.
And as for the new album clashing with Yu Yan… indeed because the most important publicity and distribution channel for 《Xing Ni》 — going on programs and announcements are secondary.
This was something Chi Ye decided as early as before 《Xing Ni》 wrap-up, during the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.
Why hasn’t the new album prepared for half a year been announced?
Just waiting for Yu Yan.
Waiting for Yu Yan’s long-prepared new album to release, then he releases.
Only like this, can 《Xing Ni》 get maximum exposure, only like this, can he “comprehensively” step on Yu Yan to reach the top.
If doing it, do it so the opponent has no power to fight back, Ji Hemming is off-stage, Yu Yan is more “impregnable”, then on-stage fight.
Chi Ye always likes to weigh gains and losses, after calculating clearly, he acts methodically, won’t be shaken by other accidents.
Of course, you can also say this is peng ci… it is peng ci!
“Is the MV editing for 《Jian Ni》 done?”
In the studio.
Chi Ye took a sip of hot water and asked Xiao Liu.
“Already sent to your mailbox, Chi Ge.” Xiao Liu nodded, hesitated: “Should we mobilize fans? I’m afraid the sales volume…”
Might look too bad.
She didn’t dare say this out loud.
But releasing a single on the same day as Yu Yan… the chance of being instantly crushed is almost 100%.
Chi Ye seemed to see through her thoughts, glanced sideways: “Won’t look bad… you still haven’t adapted to my current star power and popularity.”
Xiao Liu: “……”
Is this about star power and popularity? Uh… seems like it, but not entirely.
“Alright, I’ll check the MV.”
Chi Ye opened the “MV” made by the 《Xing Ni》 team in his mailbox, actually calling it MV, it’s the first complete version trailer of 《Xing Ni》, matched with this OST 《Jian Ni》.
This song is one of the lead songs included in Chi Ye’s new album 《Jiangnan》, his new album mostly includes gold-level “lyrical songs”, very different from the explosive sound variety live.
But that’s the route issue, live performance wants effect, albums and singles want classics in earphones, both great, just depends on how you use.
“Want to see you, only want to see you, future past, I only want to see you”
“Traversed thousands upon thousands, in timelines, in seas of people, depending on each other”
Watching the beautifully cinematic promo that almost shouldn’t exist in internal entertainment, the OST reaches climax, Professor Chi returns to Earth from his “hometown”, meets Qian Songyi on the red carpet.
Screen switches, Professor Chi and Qian Songyi’s “past life”, gentle Qinhuai River bank.
Dawn breaking, thin mist like light gauze covering the river, river flowing leisurely, willows drooping.
Gradually overlapping with modern red carpet and suits, as if traversing ancient and modern.
“Not bad, not bad, this editing is really good.”
Chi Ye sincerely praised, even felt like his eyes were “cleansed”.
This shoot with Jin Xia… this costumes and styling… looks too good, right?
–As expected from the high-priced South Korea + Taipei + Hong Kong teams hired.
Worth the money spent.
Isn’t this N times better looking than the original?
Chi Ye was a bit crazy.
“When to release this single MV… trailer?”
“Yu Yan announced the scheduling for lead single 《Meteor》 on the 1st, officially on the three major platforms on the 5th.”
Chi Ye checked the time, now it’s the evening of the 4th.
“One more day, we’ll release with him.”
Xiao Liu: “……Yes, official announcement long ago.”
Chi Ye looked up at her: “Don’t be so disheartened, do you think I’ll lose?”
Xiao Liu insincerely: “No, I’m praying for Yu Yan.”
“Then you have good taste.”
Chi Ye nodded satisfied: “Today you eat Jiang Mou’s small cake.”
Xiao Liu: I’d rather gouge out my own eyes!
……
Xiao Liu, for having “good taste”, wished she could gouge out her eyes, while Sister Qianzi was a bit lacking in taste.
She had been busy recently with 《Singer》 which entered the latter half, in seclusion training for two days, only learned yesterday that Chi Ye was going to “fight” Yu Yan.
Her first reaction was the same as Jin Sui’s, but also different.
Because Jin Sui thought Chi Ye got arrogant, but Sister Qianzi was different, she thought Chi Ye was crazy!
“What’s he doing? Is he crazy? Doesn’t care about being stepped on by Yu Yan?”
Shi Jinwei couldn’t figure it out, inexplicably a bit worried inside, but soon reacted: wait, why am I worried, who is he to me?
Die die, best die soon… can’t die, if he dies who writes songs for me…
Right, I’m “concerned” because I want him to write songs.
Yes, must be… Chi Ye, you better not die soon, doing this is prone to big problems!
With that thought, she thought then called: “You there… you, use the studio’s account to… promote Chi Ye’s new album.”
“Ah?”
One team member was stunned.
The little assistant nudged her: “Silly, Sister Shi wants you to promote Chi Ge’s new album, remember, use Sister Shi’s main Weibo account.”
The staff was more confused: “Didn’t Sister Shi say use the studio’s account?”
The little assistant looked at her like a fool: “You manage the accounts, use whichever you want, guess if Sister Shi will blame you?”
Staff: “……”
Alright, I’m indeed not as smart as you, didn’t see it… really didn’t see it.
Could Chi Ye be good in bed? Why do so many female stars “like” him?
You ask why “so many”?
Because Sister Shang did it too.
