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Chapter 278 Has the world changed?

Before the afterglow of the "Weibo Night" had completely dissipated, early the next morning, a major headline that shocked the entire Chinese entertainment and internet circles made its way onto major news sections.

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, a sister series to Zhen Huan and a highly anticipated Qing Dynasty palace novel, has concluded its online run.

Almost at the same time the original author typed the last punctuation mark, Tencent Video bought out the television and film rights to this masterpiece for a price several times higher than the market price!

This powerful move, in the eyes of outsiders, represents a strong challenge from Tencent Video to iQiyi in terms of self-produced content.

However, Haofeng Group's film and television division has been quite indifferent to this deal that has caused an industry upheaval.

This wasn't because Haofeng's side was slow to react; it was simply because the author of "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" wasn't from Shanda Literature, which is affiliated with Haofeng, but rather from Jinjiang Women's Channel, a platform rife with demons and monsters.

Aside from a few major IPs that Li Feng personally selected to acquire in previous years, Haofeng Group has always kept its distance from that platform.

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However, the determination and financial resources that Tencent Video has shown in order to shatter iQiyi's copyright myth in this battle are truly breathtaking to the entire internet.

Following the finalization of the copyright for "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace," Tencent Video once again launched a powerful attack that afternoon.

Tencent's self-produced drama series "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" has been officially approved! The budget is 300 million RMB!

"The female lead is played by Zhou Xun, a legendary figure in the Chinese film industry!"

The investment of 300 million and Zhou Gongzi's fate are already shocking enough.

But what truly shocked fans across the internet was the choice of the male lead!

"The male lead will be played by Fok Kim-wah, who just achieved another huge success with 'The Journey of Flower'!"

Huo Jianhua has been poached!

It's worth noting that this Taiwanese male star had only recently signed a ten-year full contract with Haofeng Film & Television!

In order to snatch talent from Li Feng and to present Zhou Xun with a substantial "welcome gift" for her switch to the Tencent ecosystem, Tencent Video has truly unleashed its financial power to the fullest.

"Two hundred and fifty million!"

Tencent Video paid this exorbitant breach of contract fee on behalf of Huo Jianhua!

Since Huo Jianhua is not only the male lead of "The Journey of Flower" but also a regular MC on the popular variety show "Running Man", his contract contained numerous breach of contract clauses.

The 250 million yuan investment broke the record for the highest transfer fee for a Chinese celebrity, even surpassing the 200 million yuan paid by that man and Li Moufeng!

However, this time, it is different from the previous deal where the man and Li Moufeng "transferred the online broadcasting rights of the drama together" for 800 million yuan.

Haofeng's stance on online broadcasting rights has been very firm this time—they will only release the actors, but will not sell the drama!

No matter how much premium Tencent offers, the online broadcasting rights of all the TV series and movies Huo Jianhua previously filmed at Haofeng, especially "The Journey of Flower" which is currently raking in money on iQiyi, will absolutely not be transferred!

From the perspective of Tencent Video's internal staff, this was nothing more than Hao Feng's desperate struggle to let go of "The Journey of Flower," his cash cow.

However, regardless of the production cost of 300 million, plus the breach of contract penalty of 250 million, the total budget reached a staggering 550 million!

Tencent Video, with this blatant spending spree, is announcing to the entire internet:

Their "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" is aimed at surpassing "Empresses in the Palace," currently the most-watched drama on iQiyi!

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Faced with Tencent's blatant disrespect, the domestic gaming and entertainment media expected Mr. Li from Jinling to be furious and launch a fierce counterattack.

However, to everyone's great surprise...

Haofeng Group's reaction subtly hinted at a willingness to give up.

"Huo Jianhua is gone? Okay, transfer the breach of contract fee to the account, you can leave anytime." This was the only instruction Li Feng gave to Lao Han over the phone.

Huo Jianhua's defection forced the original Running Man cast to face replacements.

According to current rumors, the company plans to promote Chen Xiao to the position.

This is already the third male artist poached from Haofeng's backyard by Tencent!

Even recent rumors suggest that Luhan, who is currently at the top of the list, is at risk of losing his position.

It seems that as long as Tencent pays enough for the breach of contract, Haofeng will release him at any time.

This passive attitude of releasing people for money has led many media outlets to criticize the situation.

Is the Haofeng myth over? Faced with Tencent's capital, even Li Keqiang had no choice but to compromise!

"Haofeng Film and Television Empire is crumbling after losing three top male stars!"

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Jinling, a quiet private lakeside on the outskirts.

A gentle breeze rippled across the lake.

Li Feng leaned back lazily in his custom-made fishing chair, his eyes slightly narrowed, calmly glancing at the float on the water's surface.

Beside him, Zhang Yuxi, his chief secretary, dressed in a fitted tracksuit, was holding a tablet computer, leaning slightly over, and reporting in a low voice in his ear:

"Boss, Director Han has some ideas. He said that after Huo Jianhua left, the agents of several male artists seem to be making some moves behind the scenes. He's a bit worried... and asked if we should increase the breach of contract penalties for Yang Yang and Lu Ha."

Beside Li Feng's feet, Dilraba and Gulnazar, dressed in cool sun-protective clothing, were peeling chilled grapes, one peeling them, the other gently massaging his calves. The two exotic beauties were as docile as carefully kept canaries.

Li Feng said somewhat uninterestedly, "Give them the money and let them go. They have the right to choose. If they pay the penalty, they can leave."

"However, Han Shangzhe's concerns are somewhat justified. Let the legal department negotiate a supplementary agreement with Yang Yang and Lu Ha, raising the revenue sharing to 64% and the penalty for breach of contract... to 500 million."

"Understood, boss." Zhang Yuxi quickly took notes, clearly understanding.

As if he had just thought of something, Li Feng looked at the girl beside him who was attentively serving him.

"You two are the same. If you want to leave, I'll let you go too."

Upon hearing this lighthearted teasing remark, Dilraba and Gulnazar both trembled and froze in their tracks.

The two girls exchanged a glance, then pressed themselves against Li Feng with perfect understanding. One hugged Li Feng's arm, while the other pressed her cheek tightly against his knee, her eyes filled with coquettishness and ingratiation.

"Boss...you're joking with us again, we're not leaving."

"We're born to be the boss, and we'll die to be the boss. No one can separate us from the boss..."