Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 281 Two Four Six

The next morning.

When Ouyang Changlin finished washing up and went downstairs to eat, he happened to run into Cheng Weidong and Chen Liang, who were inseparable.

Seeing Ouyang Changlin's gloomy appearance, Cheng Weidong went up and put his arm around his shoulder, laughing and saying, "Brother, even if the deal falls through, we can still be friends. Even if this matter is ruined, it won't affect your personal relationship with Boss Zhang."

Ouyang Changlin sighed and said helplessly, "I'm afraid that when we sell the copyright, you'll try to drive down the price even further."

Then, he turned to Chen Liang from Shanghai TV: "Brother Chen, didn't you want to interview President Zhang? Why didn't you give him any face yesterday?"

Chen Liang smiled slightly: "A story of smooth sailing sounds too unrealistic and unrealistic. A little twist and turn makes it more interesting. Besides, I believe that President Zhang is not the kind of petty person who can build such a big business from scratch, and he would not refuse a good offer from Shanghai."

Cheng Weidong added, "I think this deal will most likely go through."

When Ouyang Changlin arrived in Tianjin, he went out to eat with Zhang Yan. Cheng Weidong and Chen Liang were also busy. They had already found out that the Tianjin TV station was facing financial difficulties because it had expanded too much.

In that case, selling the first broadcast rights to major provincial TV stations is the best way to realize their dream.

As they spoke, the three of them, along with several accompanying personnel, arrived at the restaurant located on the first floor of the guesthouse.

Upon entering the restaurant, Cheng Weidong noticed several unfamiliar newcomers sitting inside.

Because the guesthouse canteen had been temporarily booked to accommodate representatives from various provinces, he naturally assumed that a new sister unit had arrived.

So he leaned up to the leader and asked, "Which province are you all from? Why are you only arriving now?"

The man in the lead looked up at Cheng Weidong, swallowed the hot porridge in his mouth, and said, "We're not from the province, we're from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television—the higher-ups think this copyright auction is the first public appearance since the regulations on the marketization of copyright were issued, so they sent us to come and observe and record it."

At this point, he added meaningfully, "We came here overnight last night."

"Uh~"

Cheng Weidong's expression darkened. He was one of the initiators of this second public gathering, and now the optoelectronics company had sent people over overnight—could it be...?

But looking at Chen Liang beside him, he felt relieved. After all, if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up—what can the light and electricity bring? You can't force a cow to drink water if it doesn't want to, can you?
But Cheng Weidong has the confidence to think this way, because other provinces and cities are not so assertive.

After breakfast, some people were clearly uneasy.

Cheng Weidong originally wanted to rally everyone and boost morale so that the team would be easier to manage if morale dropped, but he was worried that he would be targeted if he stood out, so he eventually gave up on the idea.

9 o'clock in the morning.

Everyone gathered in the screening room again. As the projectionist hung up the screen, preparing to play the seventh episode of the TV series, some impatient people shouted, "Stop showing the TV! Let's talk about whether the group purchase deal is going to work out or not!"

If this had happened yesterday, there would definitely have been an overwhelming response.

But after the representative finished speaking today, the screening room fell into an unusual silence.

Seeing this, Zhang Yan went around from the back row to the front and smiled at the audience: "Group buying is of course possible. Last night, Yuanmeng reached an agreement with Tianjin TV and Shandong TV. The two companies jointly invested 550 million yuan to acquire the first broadcast rights of 'New Dragon and Phoenix'."

Upon hearing this news, everyone was immediately in an uproar, and all eyes turned to the Shandong TV representative on the left side of the front row.

Previously, it was understandable that this guy didn't participate in the collusion, after all, Shandong TV has a satellite and there are obvious conflicts of interest with other provinces. Even if he wanted to collude, he would have to see if the other provinces were willing.

But what kind of nonsense is it that you're now working with Tianjin TV, spending a fortune to help someone realize their dream and carry them on a sedan chair?!
You are one of only two satellite local TV stations, and you should be the most direct competitors. Isn't doing this tantamount to aiding the enemy?!
The Shandong representative was a burly man. He was a little nervous about being watched by so many people, but when he looked back at the people sent by the optoelectronics department, he felt that the station's decision was wise.

This isn't a decision any leader can make casually; it's definitely something the entire optoelectronics industry hopes will be able to implement smoothly through the marketization of copyright.

Shandong, as everyone knows, has always been a place with a high level of ideological awareness. And who says competitors can't cooperate?

There are only three satellite TV stations now. Instead of fighting each other, they should cooperate to capture the viewership share of other provinces and cities.

For example, the two sides reached an agreement that once Yuanmeng Company produces a variety show that satisfies Shandong TV, it will be broadcast at different times than Tianjin TV's shows, with each taking turns dominating the airing schedule on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

"Director Han."

At this point, Cheng Weidong couldn't help but press, "Shouldn't you give everyone an explanation?!"

"explain?"

Director Han from Shandong TV stood up, spread his hands at everyone, and said, "I don't think I was involved in yesterday's events. Since I didn't make any promises, do I need to explain myself to you all?"

However, after saying that, he still gave an explanation: "Our Shandong TV station will be officially launched on satellite in mid-March. At that time, we will need some programs to support it, and this 'New Dragon and Phoenix Play' is the perfect choice."

Everyone fell silent again.

Indeed, the quality of "The New Dragon and the Phoenix" is impeccable. It not only draws on some successful experiences from Hong Kong and Taiwan, but also has many ingenious innovations.

In fact, the reason why Ouyang Changlin was so worried was not only because he was worried about Zhang Yan, but also because he was worried about his own "New Moon Princess".

In terms of humor, they directly employ modern methods; in terms of tragic romance, the script and dialogue of "The New Dragon and Phoenix" are even more insightful than those of Qiong Yao.

What surprised Ouyang Changlin the most was that in this comedy film that focuses on romance, the intrigue and power struggles in the imperial court were actually in line with human logic.

In comparison, "Princess Crescent Moon" seems...

Therefore, it is entirely reasonable for Shandong TV to want to use this drama to support its own satellite TV broadcast.

Even if it's perfectly reasonable, a dignified Shandong man like you can't just surrender to the enemy so easily!
"Everyone."

At this moment, Zhang Yan clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention, and said with a smile, "Although there was a bit of a hiccup in the middle, we can still be on good terms even if the deal falls through. Over the next two days, our Dream Club will arrange for everyone to tour Tianjin, and we have also prepared a gift voucher of 300 yuan for each person. We hope everyone can have a great time."

This was done not only to leave room for future encounters, but also to invite these representatives to visit the August 1st Film and Television Base.

After all, more than half of them are directors of production centers, who are all potential clients of film and television bases.

Originally, many people were ready to go home after things had escalated to this point, but when they heard that there was a gift certificate of 300 yuan per person, the representatives from several poor provinces immediately changed their minds.

Some people even proactively inquired whether the questionnaire was available to everyone or only to those at the director level.

After Zhang Yan promised that everyone would receive something, the atmosphere became even more harmonious—whether the TV station could benefit or not was less important than whether he could benefit himself.
Only the representatives from those few wealthy provinces didn't smile at all; instead, they frowned deeply.

Cheng Weidong, seemingly able to accept defeat, patted Chen Liang on the shoulder and said, "Looks like we need to prepare for a second round. Right now, I just hope this drama doesn't become too popular. If it surpasses 'Tianjin Wei' from a few years ago..."

Chen Liang shook his head and smiled, "This is actually a good thing for my interview."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and said to Zhang Yan, "Mr. Zhang, now that things have been settled, can we begin the interview we agreed on?"

How shameless!
Zhang Yan inwardly complained. He had agreed to the interview because he wanted Shanghai to take the lead, but they ended up being the ones who most enthusiastically sabotaged him. How dare they ask him to fulfill his promise now?

However, he wasn't annoyed. Instead, he smiled and replied, "Of course, I've heard that your Shanghai TV station's interviews are quite unique. I'd love to see it for myself—wait a moment, let me explain a few things first."

As he spoke, he called Chen Hong over and whispered, "Find a way to spread rumors in the guesthouse, saying that Shanghai TV wants to monopolize the second round of the show."

(End of this chapter)