Don't look at the domestic viewership ratings rankings, where 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'Journey to the West' could easily achieve 90% and 90% respectively…However, such legendary dramas did not appear every year.
It only comes out once every few years.
The previous one was 1994's " I Love My Family," and the one before that was 1990's " Desire."
It only comes out once every three to five years!
And a television station would broadcast at least a hundred TV series every day.
The waves were washing away the sand!
Moreover, in the past, these phenomenal TV dramas were all broadcasted on Central TV.
The platform and the quality created a brilliant classic.
But now…
Such a little-known " My Own Martial Arts Legend ", and it was even broadcasted on Mango TV, actually managed to get a 43% viewership rating on its premiere?!
Even the dumbest person would understand when they saw the viewership ratings.
Another masterpiece was in the process of being born…
"Pa!"
The printed paper was slammed heavily on the table. Chief Hu's gaze was like a knife stabbing into Director Chen's body. He almost wanted to cut him into pieces on the spot!
"Good, very good!"
Chief Hu's voice was so calm that it made one shudder." Our Central TV has personally launched a television series that has a viewership rating of 43% from our own production center. That's great!”
"Mango TV's Station Head should come over personally to thank you!”
Every word was heartbreaking!
The meaning of this sentence was actually questioning Director Chen, Are you the purchasing director of Central TV or Mango TV?!
"Plop!"
Director Chen's legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground on the spot. His face was covered in sweat.
Everyone else, including Director Zhang from the production center, had their eyes slightly lowered. They did not look at Director Chen or the station head. All of them kept their mouths shut, pretending that they were not in the office right now…
The situation was clear.
Someone had to take responsibility for missing out on " My Own Swordsman ", and this blame did not need to be pushed away. It was all created by Director Chen himself.
"Meeting dismissed! Everyone left. Director Zhang of the production center stayed behind.”
Chief Hu probably used up all his self-control to not fly into a rage on the spot. Instead, he announced the end of the meeting in a terrifyingly gloomy tone.
Crash!
The Central TV executives all felt as if they had wheels on their feet, as if they had been pardoned, and they all left in an instant.
Who would dare to offend the general manager at this time?
"Station Head…"
Director Chen struggled to get up from the ground and tried to explain to Chief Hu.
"Get out!"
Chief Hu didn't even lift his eyelids as he berated directly.
He didn't ask him to scram directly, not because he wanted to save face for Director Chen, but because Chief Hu was shrewd enough to not let the anger in his heart spill out.
Director Chen could only leave dejectedly…
"Hey!"
When only Director Zhang of the production center was left in the office, Director Hu sighed deeply and gestured for Director Zhang to sit down.
He closed his eyes and rested for a few minutes without saying a word.
He was trying to calm the anger in his heart!
Director Zhang did not dare to speak. He had a serious expression on his face as he sat upright and waited for the leader to speak.
A few minutes passed.
Chief Hu rubbed his temples tiredly and opened his eyes to look at Director Zhang. He forced a smile and said,"Old Zhang, you're already a veteran at Central TV. I didn't think that Central TV would make such a big joke out of itself. The fruit on our own tree was plucked by someone else!”
" This is my problem as the Station Head. I'm not careful with my people and I'm not strict with my subordinates…"
Director Zhang smiled, but he did not dare to casually reply.
When it came to self-criticism, you shouldn't take it seriously.
As expected.
Chief Hu was only feeling emotional for a moment and did not really want to reflect on himself. He immediately asked Director Zhang,"That director called…Ian is a junior in your school, right? After all, they were all from Peking University. They were all talented people.”
"Yes, Director. He just graduated last year and was a teaching assistant at the Film Academy for a year. He is very interested in the entertainment industry and has a deep cultural background.”
Director Zhang smiled.
"Yes, yes, that's for sure. Without talent, how can you produce a TV series with a viewership rating of 43%?”
Chief Hu nodded.
Then, he stopped practicing Taiji Fist and went straight to the point."Then do you think there's any way to remedy this?”
What Chief Hu really cared about was the 4th Central TV's advertisement bidding conference.
Last year, he had sold it for 320 million yuan. He had originally wanted to hit a new high this year.
However, with a drama like " Magic Phone " that had pulled them down, Chief Hu could only adjust his expectations. He only hoped that this year's bidding price would be higher than last year's 320 million.
However…
There was only a little more than a month left until the King of the Auction Ceremony. Meanwhile," My Own Swordsman " had just debuted last night and had already achieved a 43% viewership rating. Who knew what the viewership ratings of " My Own Swordsman " would be like a month later?
There was a 100% chance that " My Own Swordsman " would dominate the 1997 TV series industry and smash " Magic Phone " and other TV series that were released in the same period to the ground!
Then…
The manufacturers were not idiots. Seeing the momentum of My Own Martial Arts Legend, who would be willing to pay such a high price for Central TV's primetime advertising space?
Those manufacturers would probably be taken away by Mango TV!
If Mango TV were to win this year's bid, then Central TV would lose all face. But even if that were the case, Chief Hu's dream of improving would come to an end…
"This…"
Director Zhang hesitated for a moment and did not answer immediately.
This pot was too big. He really couldn't bear it rashly.
However, Director Zhang also understood that this was a question given by Chief Hu.
It was done.
In a few days, he would be the director of purchasing films.
Can't do it well?
If that was the case, he would probably have to continue staying in the production center.
After all, he wasn't considered Chief Hu's direct subordinate. If it wasn't for the fact that " My Own Swordsman " had become a hit, then even though Director Chen would have to leave, Director Zhang might not have been the one to take over the position.
Of course, Chief Hu had more than one trusted subordinate.
It could be said.
This was Ian's " My Own Swordsman." He had also helped Director Zhang get this opportunity.
"Station Head."
Director Zhang thought for a moment and said," After all, Ian has already signed a contract with Mango TV. I don't know the exact details. I'll have to communicate with him before I give you an answer."”
"Yes."
Chief Hu nodded." Focus on this matter. Go."”
"Alright, Station Head. I know what to do.”
Director Zhang stood up and left.
Of course, Chief Hu wouldn't make any promises.
But…
Both of them understood that as long as Director Zhang could handle this matter well, the position of the next director of the film purchase would be none other than him!
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