I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

The celebration banquet went smoothly without any accidents.

Originally, Xu Kong was invited to go on stage and speak, but he refused.

As a screenwriter, his presence in this drama is too strong.

You can't always steal the limelight. After all, the director of this drama is still Yao Guanyu.

Of course, Yao Guanyu himself didn't have any major objections.

Although the media and ordinary online audiences mention Xu Kong more frequently than he does as a director, he thinks it is reasonable.

Given his temper, it would be impossible for him to accept that the credit for his work was taken away by others.

But Xu Kong is obviously different. As the director, he knows the role Xu Kong plays in this drama better than anyone else.

It may be much bigger than many people think.

……

However, the original plan to fight alone with Shang Yuxin was obviously impossible.

After all, ever since Youyou arrived at the scene, she has almost been following Xu Kong, inseparable from him.

Although it was a pity, Shang Yuxin did not show it too obviously.

However, Xu Kong was very clear about one thing, that is, Shang's courage was indeed growing.

Before, when there were outsiders present, she usually didn't dare to do anything rash.

But now, in front of Youyou, he even dares to do some small tricks secretly.

And seeing Xu Kong's uncomfortable expression, Shang Yuxin was still smiling smugly.

Xu Kong was quite helpless about this and had no way to really retaliate.

The main reason was that he didn't dare to move too much. Youyou was a little naive, but not really stupid. She was staring at him the whole time. If there were any small movements under the table, how could she not notice it?

However, Shang Lucha became more and more demanding, and now there were only three of them sitting here.

Youyou sat next to her, and Shang Yuxin's long legs were exposed.

Although it took some groping, we quickly found the target base.

He started his own series of offensives.

……

Fortunately, the celebration banquet didn’t last long and was almost over after director Yao Guanyu finished his speech.

"Brother Xu Kong, are you okay?"

Youyou finally discovered something was wrong.

Xu Kong shook his head.

"No, I just didn't get enough rest yesterday..."

Noticing Shang Yuxin giggling, Xu Kong glared at her as a warning.

But obviously, it didn't have much effect.

Xu Kong is still quite vindictive, and he will definitely get revenge later.

……

However, Xu Kong did not expect that the opportunity would come so quickly.

Originally, Youyou planned to leave with Xu Kong.

But when the show was over, I happened to meet Lin Hong.

As expected, he was taken home.

Linhong said that she was going to go find Song Quanfu and take Youyou home with her.

She really wanted to object, but unfortunately, looking at Lin Hong's serious face, Youyou was forced to agree.

……

"Yuxin, where are you going?"

After the two left, Xu Kong discovered Shang Yuxin who was trying to sneak away.

"I just happen to have a new script. Do you want to come to my house and take a look?"

Shang Yuxin shook her head subconsciously.

I was very clear about what I had just cooked. If I followed Xu Kong today, it would be a question whether I could go out tomorrow.

"Then take my car..."

Xu Kong pretended not to notice her shaking head and refused, and continued talking to himself.

But Shang Yuxin didn't really want to escape.

In addition to fear, there is more inexplicable anticipation.

Although she was indeed vulnerable in front of Xu Kong.

But I am the typical type who is both a foodie and a lover.

……

Sure enough, although they went to Shang Yuxin’s residence in Beijing.

But the so-called advantage of playing at home still does not exist.

After only three rounds, Su Yuwei quickly surrendered and called out to her father.

Well, Xu Kong was also stunned when he heard it.

I don’t know where the other party learned it.

But it was obvious that the two words that came with the attack speed bonus not only did not play any role in alleviating the problem, but had the opposite effect.

After the punishment, Xu Kong could still go to Fengge normally the next day.

But for Shang Yuxin, she could only take a leave and rest.

Fortunately, there haven’t been too many announcements recently, so it didn’t really delay anything.

……

However, "Squid Game" will be broadcasted in two episodes in the second week with the second and third episodes being broadcasted consecutively.

The heat is totally out of control.

Domestic and overseas markets, led by Kimchi, are almost always number one in terms of data gaps.

Related discussions can be found almost everywhere on the Internet.

There has been no increase in ratings and reputation, but with the current popularity, the rating series is really not important anymore.

No matter how much one belittles the quality of this drama, it cannot change the fact that it is now likely to be a phenomenal hit.

……

Of course, the most surprising thing is that the popularity in Europe and the United States has also increased.

Feishi seemed to have seen the potential of the series and helped promote it.

The result was naturally quite smooth, and the audience there was also flooded with the drama.

The data on Feishi rushed to the first place at a very fast speed.

And anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is just the beginning.

It will only get higher and higher in the future.

……

"I didn't expect that he would be right..."

At this time, Lin Hong was obviously a little bit unbelievable when she heard the news.

The main reason is that Fengge has tried to enter the European and American markets more than once before.

Almost all methods have been tried.

For example, we use screenwriters, directors, and actors from Europe and the United States, and we choose topics that will interest audiences there.

But either this problem occurs or that link is not implemented.

As a result, a lot of money was spent, and all the money was earned by peers in Europe and the United States. However, the works produced could hardly even break even.

Unexpectedly, "Squid Game", which was originally intended to target the Korean market, unexpectedly opened up the market there.

Most of the companies that Lin Hong had previously worked with on behalf of Feng Ge were indifferent, and would only become a little enthusiastic when they saw that money was paid.

But one can still see the arrogance and contempt in the other party's bones.

As "Squid Game" became popular there, they began to contact her actively.

……

Even Lin Hong was shocked, let alone Kiwi.

Qin Xian had been calm for such a long time, and now he finally felt proud.

The performance of "Squid Game" was much better than the best result he had expected.

Although most of the share went to Feng Ge, Kiwi still made a profit from the remaining part.

More importantly, such a phenomenal hit drama has brought considerable morale boost to the current Kiwi platform.

And the most intuitive manifestation is that the recent growth in the number of daily active users and paying members of Kiwi has reached a visible increase.

You have to know that with the size of them and Penguin, they have almost captured the vast majority of domestic audiences. For their platform, which is now in a stable stage, such an increase in data is definitely something worth holding a special meeting for analysis.

In the past two days, several senior executives of Kiwi Fruit almost avoided him when they saw him.

Although Qin Xian himself has never cared about these people.

But now I finally have a chance to let out a sigh of relief, and it feels pretty good.

……

"Squid Game has exploded overseas and is now the absolute number one hit drama in the world!"

The head of the operations department was originally standing with Qin Xian, and of course he was equally happy at this moment.

"I saw it. It's even trending on Weibo."

This time, Qin Xian finally didn't have a stern face when he spoke, and there was a slight smile on his face.

The news about the overseas success of "Squid Game" has actually spread in China as well.

There's nothing we can do about it. The popularity of the drama is there and there are just too many people paying attention to it.

Moreover, before the show was aired, many marketing accounts said that it was targeting overseas markets.

At that time, many conspiracy theorists gave analyses and believed that the so-called overseas broadcast was just a gimmick.

The main target is still the domestic audience and market.

But obviously, these statements are completely gone now.

Feng Ge did take the first bite of the crab.

As for those colleagues, they can only envy them.

After all, many domestic film and television companies have tried to go overseas before, but there have been almost no successful cases.

In fact, although Qin Xian knew that his idea was a bit greedy, he still couldn't help but think about what would happen if the copyright of "Squid Game" was sold directly to them.

The same applies to overseas agents.

Maybe kiwi fruit can directly open up overseas markets through some operations.

……

“What do you think of our international website and app?”

Qin Xian didn't know what he was thinking about, so he asked.

This caught the head of the operations department off guard. He wasn't sure why President Qin suddenly mentioned this. The leap was a bit too big.

"Um……"

"I am not very sure."

The person in charge could only stammer and give such a reply.

There is no way, mainly because there is no need to say much about the truth. The overseas version of Kiwi's website and application have almost no presence.

The number of users is pitifully small, and they are all overseas Chinese who use it mainly for the convenience of use.

But it can be said that there is nothing worth talking about, it is completely useless.

And the company has no intention of investing too much money and resources into it.

It is a state where it has been left to fend for itself, and there is not even a dedicated person in charge.

……

"Do you think Fengge can really open up the overseas market in the future?"

"Like Kimchi, Japan, and some of the surrounding countries, as well as Europe and America."

Qin Xian didn't care about the other party's answer, but continued to ask.

At this moment, he seemed to be asking questions while thinking to himself.

I never thought about getting the answers I wanted from my subordinates.

"I don't know either. Although Squid Game was indeed very successful this time, but..."

"Although I really don't want to say this, a hit is indeed a matter of luck. Although Xu Kong is special, it is only a drama in the overseas market, so I can't say for sure."

This answer is quite euphemistic.

But it really comes from the heart.

The main reason is that although "Squid Game" was a success, almost everyone in the domestic film and television industry knows how difficult it is to really enter the overseas market and achieve a certain scale.

If it were so easy to succeed, almost all film and television companies that have tried, regardless of size, would have ended up losing money over the years.

……

“Overseas streaming media has actually developed very quickly in recent years, but companies like Feishi also relied on spending a lot of money to grow.”

"We definitely can't compare with others in terms of funding."

"But if we reach a binding cooperation with Feng Ge, or to put it more directly, with Xu Kong..."

When Qin Xian said this, the head of the operations department had roughly guessed what he was thinking.

I have to say, I was really shocked.

Mainly because it is too bold.

Developing overseas business is not something that can be said casually. If it is really confirmed, the amount of money and energy invested in it will definitely be a rather exaggerated figure.

It can even be said that it is directly related to the life and death of the entire kiwi fruit.

If we really do it and fail in the end, it is impossible that Kiwifruit's domestic business will not be affected at all.

Moreover, it is obvious that Qin Xian cannot have the final say on this matter alone.

Even the other party’s chairman couldn’t make the decision on his own.

Because this is related to the future of the entire company.

……

"I just said it casually, don't mind it..."

Qin Xian noticed the reaction of his subordinate, so he said something with a smile.

But in fact, the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.

The key to this matter, of course, is gambling, and it is an extremely huge bet, all placed on Xu Kong alone.

Experience and reason told him that the probability of failure was quite high and the cost would be high.

There is a high probability that Kiwi will directly lose the capital to compete with Penguin, and will completely become the second place in the future, even worse than Tudou Video.

But if successful, Kiwifruit could very well become a giant platform.

And it’s not just in the country, it’s global!

……

"Let's wait and see."

"After all, with the success of the drama "Squid Game", it is obvious that Fengge will not give up on continuing to invest in overseas markets."

Although Qin Xian felt a little reluctant, he regained his senses.

I restrained the impulse that suddenly popped up in my mind.

However, there is nothing wrong in continuing to wait and see, as there will obviously be opportunities to enter the market in the future.

At least we have to make sure whether Xu Kong really had some luck involved.

Or is it that just like in China, the other party can still thrive in the overseas film and television market?

……

However, Qin Xian probably never imagined that someone would have the same wild idea as him.

He is not the only one with such ambitions.

"What? Cooperation?"

"Are they crazy?"

At this time, Feng Ge, Xu Kong received a call from Lin Hong. After coming over, he received a piece of news that shocked him.

Tudou Video actually plans to carry out relevant cooperation with them overseas.

To put it more directly, Tudou Video is planning to enter the overseas market!
"I had the same reaction when I heard it."

Lin Hong answered helplessly.

"Let them find out the situation overseas first."

Xu Kong refused without even thinking about it.

Of course he knew that the other party obviously wanted to get on board his ship.

But this doesn't mean the other party can just come up whenever they want.

Putting aside other things for now, Tudou Video can just open up the relevant market overseas and accumulate a certain number of users before we can talk about the so-called cooperation.

Do you really think that after the explosion of "Squid Game", Feng Ge is still the same as before?

Thanks to Lin Hong's efforts, Feng Ge has almost gained a firm foothold.

Choosing to cooperate with Tudou Video in the long term now will only hold them back.

...(End of chapter)