The major game developers had keen noses and soon learned that Bluehole was no longer under Tencent's control.
Jiang Siming had acquired one hundred percent of Bluehole's shares. If Tencent wanted the rights to operate the Chinese server, it would have to compete for them as well.
After learning that the Chinese-server deal had been settled, Tencent Games' general manager nearly suffered internal bleeding from heartache. They could have secured the operating rights without a hitch.
But for some unknown reason, all the acquired Bluehole shares had been put up for sale, only for Jiang Siming to buy them all himself.
They had effectively buried a money tree with their own hands.
They had been neglecting PUBG because the Chinese server had been delayed for so long, while Tencent focused its efforts on the new game, Teamfight Tactics.
Looking back now, they had truly made a huge mistake and lost an excellent opportunity.
Now they had to start from the same starting line as the other game companies.
The auctioneer wasted no time and immediately invited everyone to name their bids.
The other game companies ultimately still couldn't beat Tencent, and Tencent finally secured the Chinese-server operating rights for three and a half billion yuan.
Moreover, this was on the condition that they would not participate in any of Bluehole's game updates or decisions. They would receive only seven percent of the profits from skins and shops in any game.
Yes, only seven percent. That was merely the share the professional players had received after winning the championship.
For Jiang Siming, who retained the remaining ninety-three percent, it was pocket change.
Without lifting a finger, he had earned three and a half billion yuan from Tencent for nothing. It was only an operating license—if they wanted it, he would give