The general manager’s office is on the top floor of the Ming Pao Building.
Louis Cha sat behind a large desk, wearing reading glasses on his nose, and was concentrating on reading the latest issue of Asia Daily.
On the supplement page, the story of "A Step into the Past" has gradually reached its climax. Xiang Shaolong is at the center of the power vortex of the Qin Dynasty. Every step he takes is thrilling, and every love and hatred is heart-wrenching.
As the owner of Ming Pao, he rarely paid so much attention to a rival newspaper.
The Asia Times is an exception. Only two months after its launch, it has become the best-selling newspaper in Hong Kong Island.
Not only the unique reporting style and content module of the Asia Daily, but also the novel "A Step into the Past" serialized in it can be said to have made an indelible contribution.
Jin Yong was reading intently at this moment, his fingertips sliding unconsciously across the newspaper, as if he were also touching those vivid characters and the magnificent historical picture.
It has to be said that as a master of martial arts, Jin Yong himself had extremely high requirements for his novels, so much so that for many of the novels that were published in Ming Pao, he would only read the opening chapter and could not continue.
It is for this reason that he feels that "A Step into the Past" is particularly valuable.
As he watched, he sometimes frowned, worried about Xiang Shaolong's dangerous situation; sometimes he couldn't help but sigh softly, impressed by the extraordinary imagination and grand historical narrative.
"well……"
A long and complex sigh escaped him, and it was tinged with deep regret. He sighed, "Such a wonderful book, a pioneering work of time-traveling history, with a grand structure, vivid characters, and powerful writing... Yet it wasn't first serialized in my Ming Pao! Such a shame, such a gem has been lost in obscurity!"
The painful feeling of missing out on a treasure once again lingered in his heart.
He slowly put down the newspaper, took off his glasses, and rubbed his eyebrows tiredly, but the unwillingness in his heart became more and more clear.
He just couldn't understand why Huang Yi, the author of "A Step into the Past", was unmoved when he had publicly issued a call to become the "Leader of the Martial Arts World"?
What's the point of staying with Kobayashi Tenmo, who reeks of money!
Knock knock knock.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Editor-in-Chief Wang Yang pushed the door open, a barely perceptible quizzical expression on his face as he spoke. "Sir, Mr. Gao Qiaohao, the general manager of the Asia Daily, is here to visit. He says... he has something important to discuss with you."
"Gao Qiaohao? He's Kobayashi Tenwang's number one lackey."
Jin Yong was stunned, and then a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
Kobayashi Tenmo's trusted general came to visit at this moment? This was definitely not ordinary.
He quickly put his glasses back on, then regained his usual calm demeanor and said calmly, "Please ask him to come in."
Soon, Gao Qiaohao was led in.
Although it was his first time at the Ming Pao Building, he walked with a steady gait and a calm expression. He bowed slightly to Jin Yong and said, "Mr. Cha, I'm sorry to bother you."
"Mr. Gaucho, you are so polite. Please take a seat."
Jin Yong remained polite and gestured for Wang Yang to sit down as well. Then he asked with a smile, "I wonder what brings you here, Mr. Gao Qiao?"
As he said this, his eyes were fixed on Gao Qiaohao, and he was secretly wondering in his heart, could it be that Kobayashi Tianwang's ambition has grown, and he has been making acquisitions everywhere, and now he has set his sights on his own Ming Pao?
Gao Qiaohao did not sit down, but took out a document from his briefcase and placed it directly on the mahogany desk in front of Jin Yong.
"Mr. Cha, please take a look at this first."
Jin Yong picked up the document with some confusion.
He saw that it contained copies of some TVB artist basic contracts, with harsh terms, long terms, low compensation, and extremely high liquidated damages.
There are also several secretly taken photos of key pages from other artists' contracts, with similar content;
And a compilation of anonymous complaints about the meager salaries and high-intensity work of TVB artists.
Jin Yong quickly browsed through the information, but his brows gradually furrowed.
He has been running a newspaper for many years and naturally understands the ecology of the media industry.
The harshness of TVB contracts is an open secret in the industry, and Shaw Brothers is known for its rigorous training of artists and cost control.
But when these detailed evidences were laid out in front of him so concentratedly, it was still a little shocking.
"What do you mean, Mr. Gaucho?"
Jin Yong put down the document and looked at Gao Qiaohao with sharp eyes.
Although the other party did not target Ming Pao this time, the things they brought out were enough to arouse Jin Yong's vigilance.
This Xiaolin Tianwang is really not someone you can easily mess with. He is like a mad dog, biting TVB and refusing to let go. He even got hold of all this information.
As for why Gao Qiaohao brought this information to him, needless to say, he must be trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife!
However, despite his suspicions, his tone still held a hint of amusement as he spoke, "Could it be that Mr. Xiaolin wants to...use Ming Pao as a mouthpiece to attack TVB and Mr. Shao on his behalf? To vent the anger of Ms. Liu and Ms. Lu, who just terminated her contract? That's a good idea. These contract terms are indeed harsh, and publicizing them would cause quite a stir."
But, Mr. Gao Qiao, do you think this is possible? Although Ming Pao and Asia Daily are not mortal enemies, they are also competitors in the market.
I've known Mr. Shaw for many years. While we're not close friends, we share a certain bond. How TVB treats its employees and artists is a key element of Shaw Brothers' internal management practices.
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