At Zhang Heng's house in Yu Nan TV Station.
Zhang Heng sat on the sofa with a sad face, and the ashtray on the coffee table was full of cigarette butts.
Since Step by Step became popular, Yu Nan TV Station didn't seize the opportunity. The ratings of the TV series they took over were very low, causing Yu Nan TV Station to return to its original situation.
Finally, Xiao Yunhai's Empresses in the Palace was released. Zhang Heng tried his best to buy the TV series in front of Liu Qingshan, but Liu Qingshan was unmoved.
He said that Xiao Yunhai was just a new director, and his Empresses in the Palace couldn't be compared with Step by Step by Step at all. Moreover, it was likely to be attacked by Chu He Han Jie. It was already very good for Xiao Yunhai to earn back the cost.
Although Zhang Heng didn't agree with Liu Qingshan, he was just a deputy director. He didn't dare to argue with Liu Qingshan, so he could only retreat.
Later, he heard that Liu Qingshan didn't agree because his superiors called him and forbade him to invest in the TV series.
As for who called, no one knew.
Last night, the premiere of Ji Bei TV Station's Empresses in the Palace was very lively. Zhang Heng watched it from the beginning to the end at home.
Xiao Yunhai's funny hosting made his wife and children laugh, but Zhang Heng's heart was full of bitterness.
Especially when Xiao Yunhai reported that the ratings of the premiere had reached 20%, Zhang Heng's heart was like being pricked by a needle.
Originally, this party was supposed to be held in Yu Nan TV Station, but now he could only watch Ji Bei TV Station take the limelight. Zhang Heng's heart flashed a trace of regret, regretting that he didn't insist on his opinion.
That night, Zhang Heng watched Empresses in the Palace from the beginning to the end again. The more he watched, the more shocked he was.
With his many years of experience, this TV series was definitely a classic. Compared with Step by Step, it was not inferior at all. It was even slightly better in many aspects. The ratings would definitely not be low.
Sure enough, when he saw the average rating of Empresses in the Palace was 7.8%, and the highest rating was 15.1%, Zhang Heng instantly let out a bitter smile.
"It's over, everything is over."
At Ji Bei TV Station, Xiao Yunhai and the other two followed Shen Minghui and Song Longqi to a very nice restaurant.
Song Longqi asked for a private room, and everyone sat down.
After chatting for a while, Shen Minghui took a sip of wine and said to the three of them, "I've been working at Jibei TV Station for seven years. I'm ashamed to say this, but under my management, Jibei TV Station has been deteriorating day by day. The program ratings are getting lower and lower year after year. Last year, I had to shamelessly borrow money from the neighboring TV station for three consecutive months. Sigh, how embarrassing. "
At this point, Shen Minghui's eyes turned red.
Song Long said curiously, "Station Head, you can't be blamed for this. The three of you might not know this, but the previous station head of Jibei TV Station was a b * stard. Not only did he take bribes and embezzlement, but he also turned the TV station into a mess. After he was sent to the police station, Director Shen took over the mess, and it took him two years to recover. "
"At that time, the internet was rapidly rising, and all the TV stations were greatly impacted. On the other hand, our Jibei TV Station has just recovered. We don't have the ability to compete at all. You can imagine the viewership ratings. "
Shen Minghui raised his glass and said happily, "It's all good now. With your 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace', I see hope for Jibei TV Station to recover. Mr. Xiao, Ms. Yu, Ms. Zhao, I, Shen Minghui, propose a toast to you. Thank you for giving this show to Jibei TV Station. "
Xiao Yunhai clinked glasses with Shen Minghui and Song Longqi and said, "I'll say it again. It's a win-win situation, so there's no need to thank each other."
After that, Xiao Yunhai raised his head and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
Shen Minghui laughed and imitated Xiao Yunhai. He then said, "Mr. Xiao, you're really straightforward. Before I drink too much, there's something I'd like the three of you to consider. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Director Shen, please go ahead."
Shen Minghui said, "When the three of you were on the phone, Old Song and I discussed it. We want to buy the second broadcast rights of 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace'."
"What? The second broadcast rights? "Xiao Yunhai said in surprise," Director Shen, isn't it a little early for us to talk about this? "
Shen Minghui shook his head and said, "You can tell the value of some TV series just by watching the beginning. 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' was able to get 15% of the viewership ratings in its first broadcast. I think it's the most likely TV series to break 30% in the past ten years. If I don't make a move now, I'm afraid it'll be too late. "
Shen Minghui made this decision because he saw that 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' had the same infinite potential as' Step by Step '.
During the second broadcast of 'Step by Step', the highest viewership rating was 9%. It almost became a legend again.
The third broadcast was not bad either. It got 3% of the viewership rating, which was much higher than the average TV series.
Compared to 'Step by Step', 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' was not inferior to it in any way. It was understandable that Shen Minghui wanted the second broadcast rights.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Director Shen, what's the price you're offering us? Don't even think about paying cash. We're only interested in the advertising revenue. "
"Even if you want cash, our TV station doesn't have that much money to pay you." Shen Minghui laughed. "I heard from Old Song that you like to bet on contracts. Why don't we have another bet this time? "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Director Shen, let's hear it."
Shen Minghui said, "The second broadcast rights will definitely be different from the first. What we mean is that within the same range of viewership ratings, you'll get a 10% discount. That means that if 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' becomes a legend again, you'll get 70% of the advertising revenue.
"Also, I promise you that as long as the highest viewership rating for 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' exceeds 25%, I'll put it back in primetime again. What do you all think? "
Xiao Yunhai asked in surprise, "The same TV series can be put in primetime twice?"
Song Longqi laughed and said, "Why not? There's no rule about this in the TV station's regulations. It's just that there haven't been any TV series worth doing this before. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "So that's how it is. I don't have any objections to Director Shen's suggestion. Wan Qing, Sister Yu, what do you think? "
Yu Yuexian laughed and said, "I've said before that you'll be in charge of 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace'. There's no exception now."
Zhao Wanqing said, "Hanhai has no problem with that either."
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "Wan Qing, Sister Yu has her own money. She doesn't need anyone else to manage it. However, Uncle is the one who invested in Hanhai. Shouldn't you tell him about it? "
Zhao Wanqing laughed and said, "When I came, my dad had already handed all the matters of 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' to me, so there's no need to discuss it with him."
Yu Yuexian joked and said, "Director Zhao's Hanhai Film Investment Company will belong to the two of you in the end. What's there to discuss?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "If that's the case, then we'll hand over the rights to the second broadcast of 'Legend of Empresses in the Palace' to Director Shen."
Shen Minghui raised his glass and said happily, "That's great. Thank you to the three of you from Jibei TV Station. I believe that we'll definitely be able to achieve glory again. Come, let's drink together. "
The five of them raised their glasses and clinked them.
Shen Minghui's expression changed slightly when he saw Xiao Yunhai finish his glass in one gulp. He shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Mr. Xiao, I'm already old. I can't compare to you young people. If you make me drink all of it, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Director Shen, Deputy Director Song, you don't have to worry about me. Just do whatever you want."
Zhao Wanqing said, "He's just a wine barrel. Drinking wine is no different from drinking water. Unless it's the kind with a very high alcohol content, five to six catties of white wine is nothing. "
Song Longqi looked at Xiao Yunhai in surprise and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Xiao to be so good at drinking. He's like a wine immortal. Director, let's just eat something obediently. If we want to keep him company, I think we'll have to call the entire TV station over. "
Song Longqi's words made everyone laugh.
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