Chapter 259 Everything is ready
As the calendar quietly turns to May, the entire Internet industry is in turmoil, as if it was caught in a huge storm.
Qvod, a once-powerful video-playing giant with over 100 million users, is now mired in a copyright dispute with Tengda Group.
The company has lost lawsuits again and again and will have to face huge compensation. Various problems in the company's operations have followed and its financial situation is precarious.
At the same time, revelations on Weibo exploded like thunder, and more and more evidence was exposed, pointing the finger at Kuaibo for being involved in "pornography". Public opinion was in an uproar, and Kuaibo company was once again pushed to the forefront.
As the old saying goes, when it rains, it never rains. The copyright dispute of Qvod has not been resolved yet, and it has been investigated by relevant departments due to its involvement in pornographic content. This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury and has put Qvod into an unprecedented predicament.
A number of the company's senior executives were suspected of breaking the law and were about to face jail time. The entire company was in a panic, and it seemed that such a brilliant Internet company was about to collapse.
The development of this series of events, from copyright disputes to pornographic information and then to investigations by relevant departments, all happened so suddenly and at such a fast speed that it was jaw-dropping.
In the entire Internet industry, anyone with a little level and connections can easily see that the mastermind behind this Qvod incident is no small matter.
Weibo is an important platform for the dissemination of public opinion and information today. Why is it targeting Kuaibo? The purpose is self-evident.
Who else could have mobilized such huge resources to launch a precise attack on Qvod, almost killing it in one blow, except Song Ci, chairman of Tengda Group?
Originally, several game company CEOs were still taking a wait-and-see attitude, hoping that QVOD would strike back and create some trouble for Tengda, and waiting to see how this drama would end. Unexpectedly, the sudden change in the situation caught them off guard.
No one could have imagined that Song Ci would be so decisive, taking the initiative and solving the problem of Kuaibo with lightning speed.
In a short period of time, a series of combined punches left Kuaibo completely defenseless, demonstrating shocking strength and determination.
The tough and ruthless approach of the richest man shocked the entire Internet industry, and immediately made all parties begin to examine the current complex situation and think about their own positions and future.
It was the same group of people as last time, and several game company CEOs had another encrypted call to discuss countermeasures together.
"Boss Ding, your idea has failed. Kuaibo really disappeared without making any splash."
"I underestimated that richest man. Song Ci is really ruthless. He immediately cut off the source of support for Qvod and wanted to send him directly to jail."
"We have to think long-term. Now it seems that he is not easy to deal with. To put it bluntly, we old guys can't even explain our first pot of gold. If we are targeted like Qvod, we will be skinned alive."
"I have decided that all future games will be operated and distributed by TT Game Platform. The situation is stronger than me, so if I can't beat it, I will join.
Song Ci can't possibly do something to his partners, you can tell from his character that he won't offend anyone unless they offend me, and in this case, it was Kuaibo that violated the law first."
"Boss Chen, you gave up so easily? If you do this, where will we be?"
"Boss Zhu, it's you, The9, whose agency rights for World of Warcraft were taken away by Tengda Group. There is no conflict between Shanda Games and Tengda Group."
"you!"
"Okay, stop arguing. If we want to compete with Tengda Group, we can't rely on our gaming business alone. We need to bring in one of the three giants, Alibaba, Penguin, and Baidu."
"These three companies are not stupid. The four major Internet giants in China, TBAQ, are not interfering with each other now. Why would others join hands with us to fight Tencent?
Apart from Penguin, which is engaged in the gaming business, Alibaba and Baidu have no intention of making games at present. Why would they be so foolish as to wade into this muddy water? "
Everyone discussed the matter, some advocated a tough fight, some advocated cooperation, but there was no result and the discussion ended in a bad mood.
After ending the call, Shanda boss Chen stood at the window, looking at the bustling and noisy urban street scene in Donghai, and shook his head helplessly.
I couldn't help but think in my heart: On the surface, these companies came together to fight against the monopoly of Tengda Group, but in fact they all had their own ulterior motives.
How can such a loose alliance fight against the powerful Tengda Group?
Since Song Ci has set his eyes on Singularity Chinese Network, which is owned by Shanda, why not sell it to him? He can just focus on making games in the future. With the support of Tenda, Shanda may have even better development in the future.
At the same time, Ding Sanshi from NetEase leaned back in his comfortable chair, sighed heavily, and stared at the ceiling with a dull look. His thoughts were all over the place, and he didn't know where the company would go in the future.
NetEase's business is highly overlapping with that of Tenda Group. Since the emergence of Weibo, its once glorious portal business has been on the verge of collapse.
Not to mention games. The TT game platform is now the world's largest digital game distributor, and NetEase Games can't catch up even if it tries hard.
When Boss Ding thought of this, he was filled with worry and confusion. He didn't know whether NetEase should continue to focus on the game or find another way out.
On May 4th, Youth Day, the QVOD incident had only been a few days since it was resolved when another blockbuster news came out in the business world.
The relevant departments awarded the 54th Youth Medal to Song Ci, chairman of Tengda Group, and established him as a role model for young people in the new era.
As soon as the news came out, the entire business community was shaken. The competitors who had coveted Tengda Group and were ready to make a move had to temporarily stop their efforts.
Fighting Song Ci at this special moment is undoubtedly a blatant challenge to the authority of the relevant departments, which is tantamount to seeking death. Even if they are unwilling in their hearts, these opponents can only choose to endure and wait for the opportunity.
In the chairman's office in the Science and Technology Building, Zhang Yong sat at his desk, staring at the red certificate of honor on the desk, his eyes full of envy.
For business people, the more awards and honors like this, the better. Every additional honor is like building a golden statue for themselves.
As long as you don't break the law, honor is a buff. The more buffs you get, the more stable your position will be.
Song Ci had a smile on his face, expressing both his delight at the honor and his confidence in the future plans.
"With this medal, those evil spirits outside can be quiet for a while. It will give us some time to eliminate some hidden dangers."
After hearing this, Zhang Yong nodded in understanding. He was well aware of Song Ci's plans for the company in the past two years. During this period, internal and external stability of the group must be ensured.
"The one-month deadline has come. How is the company's underage refund and anti-addiction system developing?"
"They have all been developed and tested."
Song Ci sat up straight and said seriously: "Tell me in detail!" This is related to the overall situation of the company and the core profit source. As the chairman, he cannot ignore it.
Zhang Yong was well prepared. He picked up a thick stack of materials and reported slowly: "The game platform will gradually implement real-name authentication. For minors, users under the age of 16, the single recharge shall not exceed 50 yuan, and the monthly cumulative amount shall not exceed 200 yuan.
If a minor uses a family member’s ID number to recharge and apply for a refund, they need to provide recharge records, identity documents, etc., and a refund can be obtained after passing the background review. . . ”
Zhang Yong gave a detailed introduction to the underage refund system that the group is about to introduce. Every clause, every process, every possible problem and the corresponding solutions were explained very clearly and thoroughly.
Song Ci listened very carefully and nodded with satisfaction from time to time. As far as the current level of Internet technology is concerned, the system of Tengda Group is already extremely advanced and complete.
“And how do you solve the issue of the length of time minors spend playing games?”
Zhang Yong calmly turned to the next page and said, "For minors, we plan to divide the game time into three stages.
The 3-hour gaming time of players is defined as healthy time. During this period, all game mechanisms remain normal and underage players can enjoy the fun of the game without any restrictions.
The period of more than 3 hours but less than 5 hours is set as fatigue time, and the player's income in the game is halved. This is to remind players that they need to take proper rest and avoid excessive addiction.
Once it exceeds 5 hours, it is defined as unhealthy time, and players will no longer be able to gain any benefits in the game, so as to warn minors to stop playing the game. "
Zhang Yong spoke nonstop, explaining a lot of details. But as he went deeper into the story, a trace of doubt and worry appeared on his face:
"These terms and conditions have a great impact on the development of the company's gaming business and may reduce the company's third-quarter profits after they are implemented. Minors account for a considerable proportion of our user base."
Song Ci was calm and sincere, and said, "Any industry that wants to develop for a long time must follow reasonable and orderly principles.
Lao Zhang, you see, the problem of teenagers being addicted to online games has gradually become a social focus. Countless parents are extremely resistant to this. There are endless reports about children being addicted to games and neglecting their studies and damaging their physical and mental health.
Rather than waiting for things to explode in the future and get out of control, it is better for us to plan ahead and proactively resolve the situation.
Tenda is the largest gaming company in the country. Whether for its own long-term development or out of social responsibility, it should step forward and handle this issue properly.
In short, I still say that I never value short-term profits, and the company must take a long-term view. "
"Hey, Mr. Song, I understand the truth too!" Zhang Yong sighed softly, with a hint of relief on his face:
"Well, it's better to suffer a short pain than a long one. Implementing this system sooner can also eliminate this time bomb sooner.
If you have no objection, the TT gaming platform and mobile gaming department will launch this underage gaming system on May 10th."
Song Ci's eyes sparkled, and he exuded a sense of mastery: "No problem, just go online as usual.
In addition, this system will be reported to the relevant departments, and the leaders are requested to carefully consider it. In order to resolve social conflicts and effectively protect the healthy growth of minors, it is recommended that it be tried nationwide. "
Zhang Yong's heart suddenly trembled, and then he quickly understood the deep meaning behind the chairman's move. Surprise appeared on his face, and he said excitedly:
"Boss Song, are you going to put a tight ring on all the game companies in the country? If the system introduced by the group can really be implemented nationwide, Tengda Group will be one step ahead and take the lead.
Not only will we be able to set an example in addressing social issues, but we will also be able to set industry standards and solidify our position in the gaming industry.”
"First-class companies set standards. As a leader in the gaming industry, Tenda should make its own voice and let peers see our strength."
Song Ci smiled confidently. No leader could refuse this system, which could effectively control the addiction of minors to games. It was a real political achievement.
After the two of them finished discussing the game system, Zhang Yong was about to get up and say goodbye, but Song Ci quickly stopped him again:
"There is one more thing I want to tell you about. This Qvod incident has made the relevant leaders realize the importance of copyright.
In order to change the current chaotic copyright situation in the fields of online video, online music, online literature, etc.
Starting from mid-month, several major departments will jointly launch an unprecedented Operation Sword to crack down on online infringement and piracy.
I estimate that after this action, online piracy will be greatly improved. At least all companies will pay more attention to copyright and will never dare to blatantly infringe copyright like Qvod did. "
"That's great." Zhang Yong was delighted. Under the Tenda Group, whether it was TT Video Network, Qianqian Music Network, or Blueprint Copyright Company, they all had accumulated a large number of online copyrights for movies, music, and games.
Tengda Group will definitely be the biggest beneficiary of this Operation Lijian, and its advantages in the copyright market will become more obvious in the future.
"Everything has two sides, there are gains and losses. You should notify a few departments and seize the time to purchase another wave of copyrights while you have the last chance.
Don't be too fussy, just get as much as you can. Especially for Tang Jun in TT Video, you should pay close attention to it, as this is the last wave of the market.
The situation where the online copyright of a TV series costs thousands of yuan per episode will no longer exist. The price of online copyright of TV series and movies will at least increase tenfold in the second half of the year.”
Zhang Yong was shocked when he heard this: "Ten times?"
Song Ci nodded slightly, his expression calm. As for the current price of online copyrights for film and television dramas, even if it increased tenfold, it would only be over one million yuan per film.
In the future, there will be many TV dramas with copyright fees exceeding 100 million yuan, forcing video platforms to produce dramas themselves.
Seeing the chairman's serious expression, Zhang Yong did not dare to be negligent: "I will go to Tang Jun and explain the pros and cons to him face to face."
Song Ci looked into the distance with a deep gaze: "The group's external conflicts have been basically resolved. During this period, Lao Zhang and Sister Jing will take care of some miscellaneous matters.
Next, I will devote myself to the final testing of WeChat, which is the top priority of the group in the next two years. "
"Don't worry! I know the seriousness of the matter."
"Penguin has been comfortable in the social field for too long relying on QQ's monopoly. It's time for a new challenger to emerge."
Penguin is too powerful in the social field. Even if he is a reborn person and has made a series of preparations, he is only 70% sure of defeating Penguin and making Tengda a new social empire.
Song Ci was in high spirits, with fighting spirit and expectation flashing in his eyes, and he was ready to devote himself to the next work of launching WeChat.
(End of this chapter)
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