Three songs, let Jing Fupo accompany me to subvert the Chinese entertainment industry.

Finally, with Jingyang's intervention, the price per episode was set at 880,000, with a dual-channel premiere.

If they had lingered a little longer, they could have gone even higher, but Jingyang was too lazy to waste time.

Besides, this number is auspicious enough, so I'll go with this one.

Moreover, the majority of the revenue still comes from these five online streaming platforms!

"Gentlemen, the TV station offered 880,000 yuan per episode. As a major internet company, how much should you offer?"

That sounds like they're robbing a rich person.

However, this is indeed the case. Starting a year or two ago, when internet video platforms began hoarding film and television copyrights, the price per episode is now almost double that of television stations.

Especially at the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, it was the peak of the bubble in online streaming platforms' premium acquisitions.

Therefore, the representatives of these online streaming platforms were not angry when they heard Jingyang's words; on the contrary, they felt a sense of recognition.

They exchanged glances; both the online streaming platforms and the major companies behind them were old rivals.

Therefore, we'd rather raise the price ourselves to the point where we can't afford it than let them bleed money!

"One million!"

The iQiyi video representative spoke first, saying that Baidu was at its peak at the time and they were truly flush with cash.

Tencent Video, followed closely by Youku.

In an instant, the price was raised to 1.2 million, and it was being increased by tens of thousands at a time, making the TV station representatives' hearts tremble.

Even though the first broadcast rights were acquired by Hunan TV and Zhejiang TV at a high price, the representatives of these TV stations were not in a hurry to leave.

Let's watch the show!

Ever since the establishment of video websites on the Internet, this kind of thing has happened every time a drama becomes a hit.

Look at this group of wealthy tycoons, who have practically paved a future with their money.

Even more so, these TV stations would occasionally stir up trouble, using it as fodder for future conversations.

"Youku Tudou, are you guys up to the task? An industry leader should have the momentum of an industry leader."

"Look at Mango TV, that's what an industry leader should be like, they'd love to monopolize all the hottest dramas!"

"And Little Fox, don't chicken out! We all know you can't beat these guys, but at least name your price!"

Amidst the jeers and jeers, the Sohu Video representative had no choice but to quote a price.

"One million two hundred and fifty thousand!"

"Shh~"

Upon hearing the price he quoted, the TV station representatives immediately booed.

Everyone else is adding 100,000 at a time, and you're only adding 50,000? That's a bit beneath you...

Hearing the boos, the Sohu Video representative felt helpless. At this stage, what video platforms are competing on is the strength of the internet giants behind them.

Sohu Video, by now, has long since fallen out of the top tier. How can it compare to ABT (Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent)?!

The representatives from Tudou Video and Youku Video exchanged a glance, having already made up their minds.

While the outside world is unaware that the two companies will merge in a few months, there is a considerable amount of information circulating internally.

From now on, they'll be eating from the same bowl, and the two of them wouldn't mind having a friendly competition to lower the price a bit.

"One million three hundred thousand!"

"One million three hundred and fifty thousand!"

So, using Sohu Video as a pretext, the two companies only increased the amount by 50,000 each time this time.

They had a good plan; after this round of bidding, the subsequent bids were also in increments of 50,000.

However, they overlooked the fact that even a weakened Sohu is still bigger than a horse, and the other two companies are not exactly good people either.

Completely ignoring the unspoken understanding between the two, even with increments of 50,000 each time, Sohu, that troublemaker, quickly raised the price to 1.7 million.

At this price per episode, even the wealthiest companies become more cautious when bidding.

And they all roughly understood that this next bid would be the last one.

There's an unwritten rule in the industry that the price of an internet video platform generally won't exceed twice the price of a television station platform.

Of course, if it's absolutely necessary to win, then that's a different story.

Back to the present, the price is now almost double what the TV station was asking for.

Tudou Video and Youku Video exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.

I was hoping to save some money, but I didn't expect Sohu to become the troublemaker this time.

Or perhaps each time, one of the other three will inevitably become a troublemaker...

Although it's a bit of a shame, this show is destined to be a minor hit from the start, so Tudou and Youku have to take it on.

So, in the final bidding, Youku offered a price that left other platforms in despair.

"One million nine hundred thousand!"

Immediately, gasps of astonishment filled the arena.

This is a price tag comparable to that of "Empresses in the Palace" which aired in the middle of the year.

At the beginning of the year, "Empresses in the Palace" was only sold to TV stations for 950,000 yuan per episode.

And now, you dare to charge 1.9 million for a teen idol drama? Are you crazy?!

Seeing the shocked looks on the faces of his colleagues, the Youku representative calmly lowered his hand.

This price is indeed inflated for a youth idol drama.

In fact, anything above 1.2 million would be an inflated figure.

But you have to look at it from a practical perspective. The reason people are asking for such high prices is because they are interested in the popularity of the male and female leads and their future prospects!

However, Youku and Tudou are more confident.

At this moment, Jingyang and Lu Zheng, knowing they had basically reached the limit of their bidding, exchanged a glance and then asked, "Is there anything higher?"

After a moment of silence, Lu Zheng finally announced that Youku had acquired the online broadcasting rights for "Love O2O" for 1.9 million yuan per episode.

The moment the decision was made, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's finally over..."

The online broadcasting rights cost 1.9 million yuan per episode, and the two satellite TV stations each paid 880,000 yuan per episode, totaling 3.66 million yuan per episode.

This isn't just making a profit, this is making a killing.

After all, the entire production budget for the series was only 45 million, and it sold so many copies before it was even finished filming.

Not to mention the other miscellaneous benefits that followed, so this time Starlight Brilliance made them famous overnight.

They've at least established themselves in the industry, and if they get one or two more hit dramas, they'll become a force to be reckoned with.

After the deal was finalized, Lu Zheng hosted a banquet for everyone at the hotel.

Everyone gets a share, but Mango TV, Zhejiang TV, and Youku are the three at the head table.

At the table, glasses clinked and toasts were exchanged.

During the meal, a representative from Hunan TV casually asked Jingyang if he was interested in performing at Hunan TV's New Year's Eve gala this year.

Upon hearing this, the voices at the head table quieted down a bit.

This is Hunan TV; they need to strengthen their cooperation with Jingyang...

To everyone's surprise, Jingyang refused.

Moreover, the reason given for the refusal made the Hunan TV representative's expression somewhat uneasy.

"Next year, I'll have to go to the independent Jiangsu TV station this year."

"There's no way around it, I have to pay back the debt I incurred in May."

This reminded everyone of what happened in May of this year, when Jingyang, with the help of three TV stations in the Yangtze River Delta, took down the artists of Mango TV and Tianyu Media, which is how he gained momentum.

Immediately, the others burst into laughter, while the Hunan TV representative's face darkened.

But he wasn't angry. Anyway, your drama will be airing next year, so he's not worried about you not coming next year.

So he said, "Then it's a deal, you'll come next year!"