Works like 'Fate/stay night' didn't fade quietly after ending.
Over the following days, names like Zhuang Yuxin and Artoria flooded trending charts across the Xia Nation entertainment scene.
[Zhuang Yuxin eats breakfast!]
[Artoria may return in future 'Fate' series sequels!]
[The "magic gem" from Episodes 1 and 2 isn't a plot hole—truth to be revealed in future installments!]
After Su Yan and Zhuang Yuxin appeared in joint interviews, fans gradually stepped out of the emotional afterglow of 'Fate/stay night' and shifted their attention toward what came next.
Even if the next installment wouldn't arrive for at least a year—
No one minded.
They had patience.
Because—
Right after the drama ended—
The 'Fate/stay night' game launched.
In the gaming industry, Su Yan was a newcomer.
But backed by the explosive popularity of the drama—
The game surpassed one million copies sold within three days.
Honestly, Su Yan hadn't expected much.
He knew:
The game's scale was limited
The story routes weren't very complex
The development team was still inexperienced
This project was just a test run.
The real focus—
Was next year's 'Rurouni Kenshin' game, releasing alongside the third movie.
But fan enthusiasm exceeded all expectations.
Players flooded purchase channels.
And within a week—
Discussions about the game's story replaced the anime as the hottest topic online.
Because, unlike the drama—
The game could include every detail.
No runtime limits.
No cuts.
Even if the production quality wasn't top-tier—
It expanded the story.
And that alone—
Was enough.
Su Yan, sitting in Tokyo, was stunned.
But the Xia Nation gaming industry was even more stunned.
Most young people had at least one hobby among:
Games
Movies
TV dramas
Before this—
Gamers didn't care much about Su Yan.
But now?
'Fate/stay night' topped the national sales charts.
[Is this guy for real?]
[I've heard his name from my parents and girlfriend nonstop… now he invades gaming too?]
[First game and already over a million sales in 3 days??]
Media outlets immediately jumped in to ride the hype.
Ironically—
Even though the drama had ended—
Its influence grew even stronger than during its broadcast.
"Success really does come that easily," Shinozaki Ikumi said, beaming with pride.
At this point, Dimensional Pictures had reached a level where—
Whatever they touched—
Became a hit.
Even overseas—
Where Su Yan's reputation was still developing—
'Fate/stay night' had climbed into the top two ratings in multiple countries.
Meanwhile:
Overseas streaming platforms began bidding for Su Yan's older works
Representatives traveled to Tokyo to negotiate deals
"Thinking back to my days at Sakura TV… if someone told me I'd reach this point in seven years, I would've called them insane," Shinozaki Ikumi said.
"People change fast," Su Yan replied calmly.
"When the time comes, even dragons rise from the mud."
"I like how that sounds," she smirked.
"But that's basically you praising yourself."
She glanced at him.
"So your 'timing'… was meeting you, right? Then what about yours? You were a nobody for twenty years. When did your moment come?"
"I just suddenly figured things out," Su Yan said with a faint smile.
She didn't press further.
"Anyway," she continued, shifting back to business,
"You've already promised more 'Fate' content in interviews. Don't forget—you'll get backlash if you don't deliver."
"And the Xia Flame Awards ceremony is in a few days. Flights are booked. Your outfit's ready in Imperial Capital. Just clear your schedule."
"Got it."
April 1 — Imperial Capital
The moment Su Yan, Shen Liqian, Gu Qingyuan, Zhuang Yuxin, and Shi Peihua landed—
They were surrounded by thousands of fans at the airport.
Even though they expected it—
The scale still overwhelmed them.
It took significant effort just to break free—
Delaying makeup and forcing them to arrive late at the awards ceremony.
But the moment they appeared on the live broadcast—
Ratings skyrocketed.
As for the results—
There was little suspense.
Su Yan won:
Best Actor
Best Screenplay
Best Music
Gu Qingyuan won:
Best Actress (Mitsuha in 'Your Name')
Shen Liqian—
Despite multiple nominations—
Won nothing.
She didn't sleep well that night.
On stage—
Su Yan repeated his now-famous move.
At the Xia Flame Awards, he promoted 'Rurouni Kenshin'.
This time—
He promoted 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'.
A fair exchange.
He brought ratings to the ceremony—
And took exposure in return.
Some organizers were unhappy—
But none dared object.
Because Su Yan's influence—
It was simply too great.
At this point—
He wasn't just a creator.
He was a power within the Xia Nation entertainment industry.
No one could suppress him.
No one could sideline him.
Even if rivals resented him—
They were helpless.
And those who benefited from him—
Would naturally eliminate obstacles on his behalf.
The Season Changes
With winter ending and spring arriving—
April became a rare, quiet period.
No new Su Yan projects released.
For the first time in a while—
The market returned to normal.
Different works flourished.
Voices diversified.
But everyone knew
This calm was temporary.
The audience
It was simply holding its breath.
Waiting for July
When Su Yan would return.
With something even bigger.