What's wrong with me being a rich man?

Chapter 150 The incident happened
Traffickers understand traffickers, and profits are subcontracted.

The eight million was cut down to nine million, and the relationship between the two parties naturally became warmer.

Yu Xing took the opportunity to make another small request to Xu Rongxian, hoping that he could discuss cooperation with Tudou.com with him in the afternoon.

Xu Rongxian was very surprised at Yu Xing's efficiency. He didn't expect that he would find a new buyer this afternoon, but he agreed without hesitation.

The fancy sedan is carried by everyone, and Mr. Yu is not that sharp.

As a celebration, it is inevitable to have a few drinks at the lunch.

Xu Rongxian was paid to do the job and had to work in the afternoon, so he didn't want to drink much, but he was in high spirits. When talking about the premiere of "If You Are the One", the ratings in the prime time last night soared to 1.058, ranking third among variety shows in the same time period nationwide!

Ranked third among national variety shows!

Xu Rongxuan reported the data and exclaimed repeatedly: "Dark horse, this is a dark horse!"

Yu Xing heard this and laughed, "The station gave us all the prime time, so how can we be considered the dark horse?"

"This prime time slot is because of Tang Jun. He brings his own traffic and topics, so we put it up for trial. If it doesn't work, it will be adjusted soon. However, although the segment with Tang Jun and you does have the highest ratings, the ratings in the middle are still stable." Xu Rongxuan shook his head and said, "Do you know what the station said?"

He said, "Tsk!" "The director of the station was very puzzled. He asked me, is this considered a variety show?"

Are workplace recruitment shows also considered variety shows?

Xu Rongxuan laughed again when he said this: "I said he was old-fashioned. I said this is called a 'reality show', so of course it is a variety show."

Yu Xing gave a thumbs up. Indeed, this producer’s positioning was very clear.

These are real people, real bosses and real job seekers, drawn from reality, but at the same time the conflicts and contradictions are magnified, making it a show that transcends reality.

He said: "Director Xu, when I talk about business, the Internet, and companies, I am serious about my opinions."

Xu Rongxuan said cheerfully: "It's good that you are serious. We also need you to be serious. Well, in private..."

He thought about it and gave some advice: "Mr. Yu, you can actually keep in touch more privately. You have an idea in mind. You are just showing off on stage, and you can make friends off stage."

Yu Xing had no objection and decided to hand over the job to someone more suitable. He would then have to bring the chairman of Steel with him as an audience to be on the scene, in case any emergency occurred and he was left without help.

Making friends off the stage, no acquaintance without fighting.

The afternoon is also a time for making friends.

Yu Xing brought Xu Rongxian to meet Cai Bochao, vice president of Tudou.com, and introduced him to the producer of "If You Are the One".

Cai Bochao was very enthusiastic and didn’t expect Xu Rongxian would come along.

However, after the two sides finished their greetings, Cai Bochao immediately slashed Yu Xing's offer price.

"1400 million, Mr. Yu, Director Xu, this price is impossible, it's too high."

"We can't discuss anything above 10 million because we have Mr. Xu. I don't want to say anything empty. Even if it's a 50% discount, I'll have to apply for it when I get back."

When Xu Rongxian heard the specific price, he couldn't help but glance at Yu Xing, whose expression remained unchanged. How come your resale price is even more ruthless than mine?
Yu Xing said happily to both sides: "Yes, President Xu is our common investor. With her around, we can talk more directly. To be honest, if it weren't for President Xu, I would definitely contact Youku first. I heard that Youku is about to go public and pays more attention to good content. I am very confident in our program. The premiere yesterday ranked third among variety shows in the same time slot nationwide."

Xu Rongxian was thinking. On the one hand, the contract had been signed in black and white. On the other hand, Mr. Yu had the resources and connections to find the next buyer. And on the other hand... the extra one million yuan he had in the morning couldn't just go to waste.

Cai Bochao shook his head repeatedly and smiled as he gave an example: "Mr. Yu, I am speaking the truth. You don't have to mention Youku. It's even harder to negotiate with Youku. Internet copyrights are cheap. Have you seen Golden Wedding? Have you seen Soldiers Assault? They are only 3000 yuan per episode. This year's The Great Qin Empire is exclusive to Sohu. They have already negotiated, and it's only 2.5 yuan per episode."

He continued, "I offered this price because, first, Mr. Xu is here, second, I think the content is really good, third, I took into account the price increase factor in the future, and fourth, I also considered competitors like Youku. I am sincere."

Seeing that this person spoke in an orderly manner, Yu Xing fell into silence and gave way.

Xu Rongxian took the lead and made sure to make the sponsor feel the effect of spending more money. He also did not want the matter to be delayed as his own money had not yet arrived.

He said slowly: "Boss Cai bullied Boss Yu for not being in the industry, but how could he say that in front of me?"

Cai Bochao was surprised: "Director Xu, where did you get this from?"

"'Golden Wedding' and 'Soldier Assault' are indeed 3000 yuan per episode, but that was the price last year. 'The Great Qin Empire' is exclusively broadcast on Sohu's network, and the price is indeed 2.5 yuan per episode. However, it was premiered simultaneously on four satellite TV stations, namely Shaanxi, Southeast, Henan and Hebei, so the price certainly cannot be raised!" Although Xu Rongxian is working in a different direction, he is a true insider.

Cai Bochao shook his head repeatedly: "Even if there are not so many TV stations for The Great Qin Empire, its price won't be much higher. As for the current situation where You Are the One is the only one to be premiered, the 700 million we are willing to pay is already a premium!"

Xu Rongxuan raised his voice: "You don't have to bring up The Great Qin Empire. Did you know that Gao Xixi is working on the New Three Kingdoms? It's being negotiated for exclusive internet broadcasting, and the price of one episode is about 15 now! If you don't believe it, go and ask around! Don't get hung up on those old stories!"

Cai Bochao's eyes flickered.

Xu Rongxian said confidently: "I told Mr. Yu that we can hold on to it for a while before selling it, and the price can be even higher. We still have more goods. Our Dragon TV does not sell the first batch, nor does it distribute. It can be said that this is the only one offline and the first one online. Why is there such a rush?"

He turned to look at Yu Xing: "Boss Yu, I'm telling you, let's wait a little longer. Don't consider Boss Xu's factors, and don't do anything about internal digestion."

Yu Xing sighed slightly.

Cai Bochao watched the two men singing the same tune and thought about the situation of this transaction. All kinds of copyrights are indeed rising in value, which is very obvious this year. It can only be said that what everyone said is beneficial to their respective current situations.

Yu Xing was also observing the reaction of Tudou's vice president, and at this time he said, "Mr. Cai, since everyone's price range is so different, then... let's not talk about it anymore. I'll treat you tonight. Even if the deal doesn't work out, we'll still be friends."

This is of course an attempt to pull some strings.

The copyrights of various works have been showing an upward trend, but they haven't started to rise yet. Variety shows will lag behind a bit, but it's only been two years. Programs like "The Voice of China" will soon have an exclusive internet broadcast price calculated in the billions.

"Mr. Yu, business is a matter of negotiation. I am willing to come here because I recognize the value of our program. To be honest, your program is still being recorded, and your stockpiling of goods will increase the risk." Cai Bochao said business, "This kind of purchase is not a small amount."

The relationship between program effectiveness and time is actually a common concern of TV stations, middlemen and potential buyers.

A third-party dealer is fine, but he doesn't want to drag it out. As long as the funds enter Bai Xiaosheng, they can also play a magnifying role, just like Hong Xuan's money entered from the A round and then exited from the B round, which can increase in value.

Yu Xing thought for two seconds and said jokingly, "Who doesn't want to make money without risk? Whether it's a small amount or not, it's all investors' money. Mr. Xu is willing to introduce it. Why are you, Mr. Cai, worried?"

Cai Bochao was amused and slapped his thigh: "Boss Yu, what you said...it's not all Boss Xu's money."

"The TV station will give me the content, I will work on the company's revenue, and you will work on the website's data. I will get the C round next year, and you will go for the US stock next year. This is what Mr. Xu wants to see, and you and I will all be happy. You are still thinking about it." Yu Xing frowned and said seriously, "How about this, Mr. Cai, you think about it tonight. We still have one episode left, and you can see the effect of this episode."

He gave a final price: "If you think it's okay, we will digest it internally and give you a 6% discount. If you think it's not okay, I will talk to Youku, Sohu, and Ku.com, and we don't have to spend too much effort."

Cai Bochao was embarrassed: "Mr. Yu, I am sincere and you are honest. 30% off, this price is already very good."

Yu Xing shook his head: "Boss Cai, you have to let me make some money, otherwise why am I busying myself all this time? I have to give ideas for the show, work hard as a guest, and continue to work on the show's effects. Only if everyone makes money can this business last. Dragon TV is going to separate production and broadcasting next year, and we're not just doing this business for this one time."

Cai Bochao's heart moved. He had heard that there was going to be reform at Dragon TV, and now it seemed that the time would be confirmed to be next year.

He smiled and said, "Boss Yu, we are all family. Please give me a discount in the end. I will discuss it with my colleagues in the evening."

Yu Xing looked at the producer and asked for his opinion: "Director Xu, look at this price..."

Xu Rongxuan was a little unsure about how Mr. Yu wanted him to help him ask for help, fearing that something bad would happen, but seeing his encouraging eyes, he gritted his teeth and gave him a discount: "15% discount. If Tudou.com still has no intention, there is no need to talk anymore in the future."

Yu Xing agreed, "Okay, Mr. Cai, let's put it this way. You can come again in the evening." Cai Bochao hesitated for two seconds, but finally, considering Xu Rongxian's presence, he agreed to the offer.

1400 million, 1190% off, million.

Is there any room for discussion?
Cai Bochao believes that there is.

But is there still a need to talk?

Just as Yu Xing said, Tudou.com is not just doing one business. At present, the Internet copyrights of film and television dramas and variety shows are rising in price, and the relationship between procurement and production is also a dimension that needs to be considered.

That night, Cai Bochao discussed the price issue with his colleagues while seeking information about the Internet copyright of the New Three Kingdoms in the circle.

As long as you get wind of the situation, there are relatively few clues to find out about this kind of thing.

As expected, the producers of the New Three Kingdoms are already negotiating the first round and copyright. The price for the first round is a staggering 120 million per episode, and the exclusive Internet broadcasting rights are about the same as Xu Rongxian's previous statement of 15 per episode.

Compared with the price of "Golden Wedding" and "Soldier Assault" in 08, which cost a few thousand yuan, this price is shamelessly doubled.

"'If You Are The One' is a relatively non-mainstream program that has never been seen before, but the premiere was really good. Dragon TV will definitely give it more resources in the future. I think it will be able to stabilize." Ding Xiaoxiao, director of Tudou.com, said, "Let's see the effect tonight. In fact, considering the increase in copyright prices, if it can be kept within 10 million, it would be more acceptable."

Cai Bochao saw that Dragon TV had already started the program and said with a smile: "I'm just afraid that we won't accept it, but Youku and others will. If that's the case, why bother? We also want to make friends."

Ding Xiaoxiao was silent. Sometimes the price of a product does not depend on its actual value.

The second episode begins airing.

Compared to the topic of the first episode, this episode seems to have shifted from external strength to internal strength.

Tang Jun himself was involved in a controversy, but after he withdrew from the show, "If You Are The One" showed the contradictions and highlights that the program's own mechanism could bring, including Li Jing's cold face, contestants' talents, dissecting vertical e-commerce, discussing entrepreneurial strategies, and the invisible pressure of big companies...

The program is not limited to recruitment and the content is quite rich.

"It is indeed a reality show." After watching most of it, Cai Bochao felt that the ratings for this episode would not be too bad. "The differences between different bosses are also a big attraction. We didn't have such a platform in the past. If You Are the One also provides a perspective to peek into the boss."

At 10:10 in the evening, Cai Bochao, who had just finished watching the show, was discussing with his colleagues when he suddenly received a message from Yu Xing on his mobile phone.

Yu Xing: Today's ratings are 1.23, ranking second among variety shows in the same time period nationwide. Mr. Cai, please give me the results tomorrow morning.

Cai Bochao was still bargaining: Mr. Yu, my colleagues all think that your premium is a bit high, please cut it down a bit more.

Yu Xing: Mr. Cai, I also need to make friends. If you can accept the 20% discount before noon tomorrow, we can sign the contract. If not, we won’t discuss it anymore.

Cai Bochao stared at the words "make friends" for a long time. Procurement...

By the way, why does the copyright of Dragon TV's programs go through a website like Bai Xiaosheng?

When something is out of the ordinary, there must be some benefit.

Cai Bochao made the decision on behalf of Tudou.com.

The next morning, the vice president of Tudou met with Yu Xing and successfully made a small cut, setting the price for internal consumption at 1050% off, that is, 1400 million, which was much cheaper than the initial offer of million.

This isn't the most ideal selling price, but...just lower your expectations.

The money from the program's title sponsorship was not recovered, and Xu Rongxian gave another 100 million. The remaining 150 million in profits is equivalent to the salary paid to future elite recruits.

Company options do not need to be cashed immediately, but salaries and bonuses must be paid every month.

That is, Tudou.com supported the salary of a small recruitment team.

Thinking about it this way, Yu Xing had no dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Yu, our decision to purchase this product is a big risk. This is also a first for domestic variety shows. You must maintain the quality of subsequent content production." Cai Bochao put away the signed contract and expressed some concerns.

Yu Xing said seriously: "Boss Cai, don't worry about the show effect. The show can be gone, but the effect must be there."

Cai Bochao just laughed.

"Oh, yes, Mr. Cai, you Tudou.com should also line up. We are one of our own. Send a senior executive who has certain power to recruit people to be the backup boss." Yu Xing made a small request, "Dragon TV wants to continue this program for a long time. The priority purchase in our contract is definitely a preferential clause."

He actually doesn't think Tudou has suffered any loss.

Cai Bochao agreed, and then asked with a smile: "Mr. Yu, do you have a script on stage? I saw that Li Jing and Bi Sheng in the second episode both looked very unhappy."

Yu Xing shook his head: "There is no script, at least, not now."

Cai Bochao was surprised: "Then vertical e-commerce..."

"I'm really not optimistic about it. This road is almost half-dead." Yu Xing expressed his views truthfully.

Cai Bochao didn't say much, he just felt that this conclusion was a bit hasty.

Many viewers like him have similar feelings, especially those who are engaged in vertical e-commerce. When they see such discussions in "If You Are the One", they immediately feel that this is just an outsider pointing fingers.

Have you ever worked in vertical e-commerce?

Have you ever done e-commerce?

Amidst these minor disturbances, the third and fourth episodes of "If You Are The One" were recorded as a rush job.

This time, Yu Xing really brought the steel chairman Song Yufeng to the scene.

Song Yufeng was originally very happy to record the program with his boss, but when he learned that the employee who really attacked his husband had already resigned and was suggested to be exposed on this day, he suddenly became nervous.

This……

This isn't about asking me to come watch the show, this is about asking me to take on the responsibility...

I said Mr. Yu wouldn't be so kind...

Song Yufeng was sitting next to his boss in the audience and had been paying close attention to the situation since the recording began.

However, this time the one-day recording went through the first half safely and everything went smoothly.

As Song Yufeng gradually focused his attention on the program itself, Cai Dabao, the boss of Zhen Gongfu who was recording the show, suddenly stood up from his seat and shouted the name of Business Assassin.

"Yu Xing!"

The recording session was suddenly interrupted, and the host, the audience, and the program crew were all stunned.

Yu Xing responded loudly: "Hey, I'm here."

Song Yufeng's nerves suddenly tensed up, but a hint of excitement spread in his heart, Biaozi, something happened!
(End of this chapter)