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Chapter 179 [6] How did "Conquest" become popular?

"Director Gao!"

Chen Yu answered the phone, and Gao Qunshu's voice was obviously a little bleak: "I've concluded the negotiation with Jinling TV Station!"

"Oh? That's a good thing!"

Chen Yu thought he was calling to ask for help, but he didn't expect it to be a good thing?

"What a good thing!"

Gao Qunshu said helplessly: "It won't be broadcast until mid-March this year, and it's not during prime time. Let me ask you who will watch the TV series in the morning?"

"Ah, is it so miserable?"

Non-prime time on local stations, and we have to wait for several months.

This... really makes it difficult for Gao Qunshu, who is in urgent need of money!

""The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was made by your Tianlong producer, Zhang Big Beard!"

"..."

Chen Yu really couldn't say.

"The Condor Heroes" is currently the most popular TV series, starring Li Yapeng and Zhou Xun. It has been widely publicized and is expected to surpass TVB's "The Condor Heroes".

Moreover, the broadcast of TV series in 03 was different from the later broadcasts of certain satellite TV stations, or broadcasts on several channels at the same time. It could be broadcast on many channels at the same time.

Jiangnan TV has won the right to premiere "The Condor", so its affiliated stations, including Jinling TV, Xicheng TV, Sucheng TV, and even Zhangjiagang TV station below Suzhou City, can broadcast this drama.

Therefore, the current schedules of all TV stations in Jiangnan are reserved for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

It was produced by Zhang Dabeard, and the four leading actors are all currently hot stars; if you think about it, the TV station will not be able to arrange it for you first, so they will definitely have to wait for "The Condor" to finish first. Only then can I rank other films.

Giving it a non-prime time slot is already very flattering to Gao Qun.

But now Gao Qunshu is short of money. He is eager to withdraw funds, and the money pledged by the bank will arrive soon.

"But these days, it's not that I haven't gained anything. Last time I went to Chang'an TV station to talk about broadcasting, I met the proprietress of a big hotel. He was very interested in this drama. It happened that her TV station said that she knew someone and wanted to take me as a guest. I bought the show!"

"You don't know if it's worth selling for 450 million, but you can make 30 at least!"

Grass!

Chen Yu finally knew how Gao Qunshu sold "Conquest" for 450 million yuan. You had no choice but to sell it when someone asked you to buy it.

This is so sloppy!

But when you think about it, it’s actually normal. The mortgage date has come and I have no money. Someone happens to want to buy it, and I can still earn 30 yuan. Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of this advantage?

"Then did she say when the money will be given?"

Chen Yu remembered that this landlady didn't have much money, so she paid 50 yuan in installments in the first installment.

There's no way Gao Qunshu had an affair with this guy and then sold it, right?

Chen Yu thought evilly, like a one-night stand or something, otherwise why would Gao Qunshu agree to give 50 first?

"She said she would pay her immediately!"

"..."

Chen Yu felt that Gao Qunshu was a bit naive, and he probably had no choice but to put it this way.

"Director Gao, you'd better call and ask!"

"However, if you want to sell it, I can buy it for 450 million. If not, I'll give you 500 million. After all, it's the hard work we made together, isn't it?"

Chen Yu really couldn't see this.

A penny stumps the hero.

"You...you really want to buy it?"

Gao Qunshu actually called Chen Yu because Chen Yu had said before that if it didn't work, he would buy it.

Although Gao Qunshu didn't take these words seriously, he had no choice but to make a phone call to complain. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu actually said that again this time, and even offered 500 million?

"purchase!"

"But I think this drama will cost more than 500 million!"

Chen Yu really couldn't bear to cheat him. You, the landlady of Chang'an, sold it for 450 million. If he is in the same circle, everyone must make money together. It's not a good thing to do too much.

Besides, it’s not like Chen Yu didn’t have other ways to make money, he just had to fight until he died.

If Gao Qunshu can make a little money, he will definitely be grateful to him.

There are still some directors of this caliber. Although they are not up to the level of Li Yang and Huo Jianqi, they are still great directors who can produce the best film of the Golden Horse. He will make many films in the future.

Even if Chen Yu doesn't participate in the show, it's still a good thing to participate in investment!

"The Wind" was definitely a huge profit.

Therefore, the right way is to take a long-term view and catch big fish, rather than eating them directly this time.

"Director Gao, you call and ask them first. I'll leave it here anyway. I'll take the 500 million. If the show makes some money in the future, I'll share half of it with you. If it doesn't, then I'll give it to you. I did not say!"

"..."

Gao Qunshu on the other end of the phone was dumbfounded.

If you win 500 million, you will get half of the profit. This...

"brother!"

Gao Qunshu even changed his title. He had no idea that Chen Yu was so rich: "Brother, let me tell you the truth. This movie is really hard to get. It's possible that if you bought it for 500 million, it would be a penny." You can’t make any money, really!”

"Who said that?"

Chen Yu smiled: "Do you look down on the bearded man in "Dragon"? I play the second male lead!"

“Just because you can’t sell it now, doesn’t mean you can’t sell it in the future!”

"I understand what you mean!"

Gao Qunshu understood that Chen Yu was betting that he would become popular.

But when will that have to wait?

"Dragon" has just finished filming, "The Condor" is currently sweeping the country, and its popularity will last at least half a year. "Dragon" will not be aired until at least the second half of the year, and "Conquer" will have to be released for another year.

Assuming that Chen Yu is really popular, then this drama can indeed be sold at a good price.

But 500 million is a sky-high price.

"But brother, the nature of this drama is different. The review is getting stricter and stricter. The later it is broadcast, the greater the risk. Do you understand?"

"Why else would I be so anxious?" What Gao Qunshu said was really something that he could only see at the director level.

He has always photographed such sensitive subjects, and of course he has done research on censorship policies.

"I just took over a film about a major corruption case and a crime scene. I really don't want to make it anymore!"

What Gao Qunshu said was indeed what he was saying to Chen Yu. Chen Yu was quite moved when he heard this: "Okay, but I still want to take a gamble. How about you come with me?"

"..."

Gao Qunshu really feels that young people are courageous!

But better than him.

"Okay, I'll call and ask right away. If it doesn't work, I'll sell you the film and you'll get a share!"

"I still earn 500 out of 80 million, that's it!"

Gao Qunshu was quite satisfied. After talking to Chen Yu for a few words, he hung up the phone.

After a while, he called again: "The boss lady said, give me 50 first!"

"Hahaha!"

Sure enough, it was exactly the same as in the previous life.

"I will give you 500 million directly. Come to the Imperial Capital immediately and go to the bank to pay and sign!"

"Go, go, go!"

Of course Gao Qunshu is willing.

The matter that was weighing on his mind was finally resolved; if he had known this, why would he have been busy? He could have sold it directly to Chen Yu, which would have saved him from running around the country desperately.

In the past two months, he has lost 2 pounds.

At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Yu met Gao Qunshu, who had obviously lost weight, at an ICBC near the Central Theater.

He obviously came prepared.

After Chen Yu had his own legal affairs take a look at the TV series copy, copyright transfer agreement, etc., he confirmed that there was no problem and directly paid and signed.

"Brother, I really didn't see it, you are so rich!"

"You're already opening a film and television company at such a young age?"

Gao Qunshu was definitely mistaken. He thought Chen Yu was just a drama fanatic, but he didn't expect that he had a business mind.

It was just the 500 million to buy the movie. Gao Qunshu felt that Chen Yu was a bit reckless.

Anyway, if it were him, no matter how rich he was, he would still have to weigh things up.

This is no different from other TV series. Movies in which a gangster is the protagonist are still very sensitive in China.

"Director Gao, do you want to hear what I will do next?"

Anyway, the deal was concluded. After Chen Yu asked the legal counsel to return to the company, he and Gao Qunshu found a random restaurant and started chatting while eating.

"Okay, I ran the TV station for you anyway!"

"You don't have to worry about running anymore, there's no chance, unless in March, three TV stations in Chang'an, Guangdong, and Northeast China can show it, and there are a few local stations. I'll write it down for you in a while, but I won't be able to sell a lot. Money!"

"It's okay to make a little bit, maybe more than 200 million..."

Gao Qunshu had a drink with Chen Yu, but the wine he drank was plain water for Chen Yu.

"Director Gao, there is actually a way. I told you before, but you may not have taken it to heart!"

Chen Yu actually talked to Gao Qunshu before about trying to make video tapes and VCDs by himself first, and then cooperate with an audio-visual company, but unfortunately he didn't seem interested.

"Video tape, right?"

Gao Qunshu took a bite and shook his head: "I don't have the money to do this anymore. Do you know how much it costs to run this machine once? It's impossible for the factory to say that it will only make 1000 pieces for you, starting with 10 pieces. , 20 at a time!”

"Video tapes are more expensive; the wholesale price of empty VCD discs is 1 yuan 3 a piece!"

"I've asked them all!"

"All right!"

Since Gao Qunshu has already asked, Chen Yu won't say anything.

In fact, in the previous life, "Conquest" became popular not because of the TV station, but because of the VCD!

"Conquer" is the only TV series that exploded in the VCD market before it was broadcast on TV stations. When "Conquer" was still being broadcast on Jinling Channel, the VCD sales of "Conquer" nationwide had exceeded hundreds of thousands. open.

What is the concept? Hundreds of thousands of wealthy families watched this show in advance.

At that time, many video store owners said that supply exceeded demand. Many people went to many stores to buy discs but could not get them. They were always out of stock.

Especially several first-tier cities.

Moreover, this is only the sales of genuine discs, pirated ones are even more exaggerated.

After all, the price of a genuine 20-disc set of 180-200 is not something that all families can afford.

It is estimated that piracy can be done for 50 yuan.

DVD, that's more expensive.

After dinner with Gao Qunshu, Chen Yu returned to the company's dormitory with the copy and copyright of "Conquer".

The next three days will be the final assessment of the Chinese Opera, and after the exam, it will be the winter vacation.

Chen Yu was not worried about this, but how to deal with the copy of "Conquest" in his hand to maximize profits.

Although he knows that selling discs is very popular, and he can contact the factories that produce discs, what about the sales?

Channels are king.

If you don’t have offline channels, it’s useless to pile up a warehouse of discs?

"It seems that we can only use our trump card!"

Chen Yu thought of a way in his heart, but he just didn't know if it would work!

(End of this chapter)