The third conference room of the New Media Department.
Standing outside the door, one could hear the voice of Editor-in-Chief Lu talking. Zhang Moyan gently pushed the door open a crack, trying to make as little noise as possible, but the clear female voice still paused.
"Excuse me."
Zhang Moyan was like an alien species that had intruded into the human world, closing the door behind him in the silence of the room.
Lü Jie, interrupted, glanced at Zhang Moyan before turning back to continue her speech. "As usual, each department should discuss this week's work and next week's plans. Editor-in-Chief Li, how about we start with your Culture Group?"
Li Tengfei had no objection: "Okay, then let's get started, Xiao Li!"
The small conference room was packed like a can of sardines, with many unfamiliar faces. At the central oval conference table sat Lü Jie, Li Tengfei, and a few key business personnel. Everyone else, as if intimidated by the imposing presence of Editor-in-Chief Lü, huddled in the corners. At a glance, only two seats remained vacant, to the left and right of Lü Jie.
Zhang Moyan had no choice but to sit down on the seat to Lu Jie's right.
Thirty minutes later, the entertainment and culture groups finished their departmental work presentations, and the meeting moved on to the second topic, discussing recent key projects.
After listening to several major plans of the entertainment team, Zhang Moyan was suddenly called out.
"Xiao Zhang, you've been working so hard lately," Zhang Moyan was flattered. Seeing Lu Jie's flawless professional smile, she said, "After nearly a month of hard work, she finally helped us finalize Xiao Xingyu, the next generation successor of Tianqing Glaze Porcelain. This has laid the foundation for the success of the Culture Group's 'Inheritance' column. It's been incredibly hard. Let's welcome her back with applause!"
Led by Lu Jie, the whole audience burst into applause.
Zhang Moyan was stunned. Has Editor-in-Chief Lu changed his personality?
Do you have to be so exaggerated?
With Zhang Moyan's low emotional intelligence, she really couldn't tell whether Editor-in-Chief Lu was truly thanking her or just flattering her.
"I don't deserve it," Zhang Moyan stood up awkwardly. "I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble during my absence."
Sitting down hurriedly, Zhang Moyan clearly saw several employees rolling their eyes at her.
When the applause died down, Lu Jie politely asked Li Tengfei for his opinion: "Regarding the next steps for Xinhuo, let's ask Editor-in-Chief Li to speak!"
Li Tengfei waved his hand modestly: "We've already discussed this before we met. It doesn't matter who says it. Since you're the one chairing the meeting, you should speak!"
Li Tengfei looked like a quail with its wings clipped, which made people feel that he was a hero at the end of his life and had to compromise.
Zhang Moyan was slightly surprised. According to the information Jin Xueyang gave her, only one unit of "The Flame" was assigned to the entertainment group, and the other seven units were still completed by the cultural group. According to this ratio, the dominant power of "The Flame" should be in Li Tengfei's hands.
But it seems that Li Tengfei is willing to take a back seat. It seems that the situation may really be as Jin Xueyang said. The company has the intention to merge the cultural group and the entertainment group and hand them over to Lu Jie's leadership.
"Okay," Lu Jie glanced around and used the remote to open the screen behind him. "Then I'll take over and explain to you all some of Editor-in-Chief Li and I's latest ideas for the 'Xinhuo' column. This is just for your reference. If you have any different opinions, please feel free to raise them later."
Zhang Moyan shook her head in her heart. It turned out that she also knew that she was overstepping her authority.
In a textbook-level speech, Lu Jie systematically explained the spiritual core, guiding ideology, implementation steps, specific division of labor and guarantee measures of "The Torch". From her speech, Zhang Moyan really felt the importance that the New Media Department and the entire group attached to this project.
"The above are my immature thoughts and opinions. I now hope to hear everyone's opinions. Who will speak first?" Lu Jie leaned forward and touched the fingertips together to form a pyramid shape. Psychologically, this is a very confident and somewhat strong action.
As expected, no one volunteered.
Lu Jie smiled humorously. "It seems everyone's a bit shy, but that won't do. We journalists must have our own opinions and be bold in expressing them! The 'Xinhuo' project is now under the chairman's supervision, so we must pool our wisdom and do our best. Today is a brainstorming session, and everyone here must share their opinions."
She pointed at the female colleague closest to her on her left with a pen and said, "Come on, Lisa, I'll start with you, and go clockwise one by one. Everyone should say a few words."
Zhang Moyan was a little surprised. Today, Editor-in-Chief Lu seemed particularly open-minded and approachable, which was very different from his previous iron-fisted image of having the final say.
Lu Jie looked like she was ready to accept advice. The female colleague she named was obviously her confidant in the entertainment team. She understood what she meant and immediately sat up straight and cleared her throat.
"After listening to the editor-in-chief's plans and ideas, I was completely impressed! The editor-in-chief has given thorough consideration to everything from the top-level design to the feasibility of implementation. I've learned a lot from this!"
"I'm full of energy and anticipation for Xinhuo, especially this issue featuring Xiao Xingyu. The editor-in-chief proposed using a star-making method to promote him, and this idea really makes me excited! We've always chased celebrities, but this is the first time we've created a star ourselves. It's really exciting!"
"I can't think of any suggestions for now. If I come across any ideas later in my work, I'll bring them up!"
After Lisa finished speaking, she led the applause, and everyone followed suit, creating a joyful and harmonious scene.
In such an atmosphere, Lu Jie said a few humble words, and then pointed to a young man on Lisa's left and asked him to continue speaking.
With Lisa's performance as a precedent, the tone of this open brainstorming session was basically set. Every subsequent speaker either said that they were not good enough or that Editor-in-Chief Lu was too good. After going through all of this, no one said anything to contradict him.
In short, just applaud, applaud, and applaud again.
"Xiao Zhang, you are the chief contributor to "Xinhuo", you have the most say, and you must have some independent thoughts, right?" Soon, it was the turn of the last person, Zhang Moyan.
Zhang Moyan hesitated for a moment. After a moment's silence, she said, "Can I really express a different opinion?"
Everyone in the audience fell silent.
Editor-in-Chief Lu's smile faded slightly, and he spread his hands. "Of course! I'm very much looking forward to hearing different opinions!"
Zhang Moyan knew that her words were mostly polite, but after pondering for a while, she decided not to appreciate it.
"I think the guiding ideology you just proposed for producing 'The Torch' is somewhat inappropriate."
As soon as the words fell, a buzz of discussion rose in the conference room.
"Oh?" Editor-in-Chief Lu Da's mouth twitched into an unnatural smile. "I welcome different opinions. Xiao Zhang, feel free to speak out if you think something is inappropriate!"
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