However, due to its late start and lack of funds, Jinghai Metropolitan Daily has always been lukewarm, and its sales volume is far inferior to that of Jinghai Daily and Jinghai Evening News.
Unexpectedly, a reporter recommended by an old friend from a Kyoto newspaper last night caused sales to skyrocket with a single news story.
The deputy mayor's son brazenly shouted at the police station, "My dad is Zhao Lidong!" This immediately ignited the suppressed anger in the hearts of the masses.
Newspapers sold out, and the printing plant was working overtime to reprint them, but demand still couldn't meet supply.
Moreover, it's not just Beijing and Shanghai now; news spreads very quickly, and several neighboring provinces, including Handong, have called to request that this news be published.
The copyright fees alone made the Jinghai Metropolitan Daily a fortune, not to mention the newspaper's sales.
The Jinghai Metropolitan Daily suddenly became a hit, which is a good thing.
But trouble soon followed.
As a private newspaper, the metropolitan newspaper's front-page headline became a sensation, but the Jinghai Daily was not informed in advance and was subsequently questioned about it.
The Publicity Department of Jinghai City also called, questioning Pei Donghai about why he hadn't informed them beforehand.
The most troublesome thing was that Secretary Wang came and personally invited him to have tea.
In the editor-in-chief's office, one of his editors said, "Editor-in-chief, Secretary Wang has been waiting for half an hour. He said he'll keep waiting unless you go. He's a close confidant of Vice Mayor Zhao; if you don't go..."
Pei Donghai snorted and said, "Do you think I'm afraid he'll make things difficult for me? Hmph, no need to think about it, he's here to negotiate. My original intention in founding the Jinghai Metropolitan Daily was to give voice to the people, and it doesn't matter who comes today."
"Yes, yes, that's true, but since he's already here, we should still meet him. The fire department and the industry and commerce bureau have both come twice today. If you don't see him soon, our printing factory might have to close down."
"If it weren't for the sake of the newspaper, I would never have anything to do with such a despicable person in my entire life!"
Pei Donghai got up and left in a huff.
He met Secretary Wang in a private room at a high-end Western restaurant.
Secretary Wang immediately stood up and said with great enthusiasm, "Oh, Editor-in-Chief Pei, thank you for giving me this honor. Come, come, have a seat, what would you like to drink?"
Pei Donghai didn't sit down, but waved his hand and said, "There's no need for drinking. Just say what's on your mind. The newspaper is still very busy, and we haven't finished reviewing many of tomorrow's articles yet."
"Hehe, Editor-in-Chief Pei is very busy. Your metropolitan newspaper's front-page headline this time has put the higher-ups in a very passive position. In fact, many news stories need to be reviewed by the propaganda department, especially for a small newspaper like yours."
Secretary Wang said with a smile, "I know about the Metropolitan Daily's financial difficulties, but you are a private enterprise and have to be responsible for your own profits and losses. Editor-in-Chief Pei, this is not impossible. I can apply to the higher-ups to have your newspaper affiliated with the Propaganda Department. As the saying goes, it's good to have a big tree to lean on. With the Propaganda Department backing you up, it will be more convenient for your Metropolitan Daily to cover news in the future."
Pei Donghai asked, "If I'm affiliated with the Publicity Department, will I have to follow your lead on all my manuscripts from now on?"
Secretary Wang immediately laughed and said, "Hehe, of course. Documents issued by the Propaganda Department help us better understand the policies from above and promote socialist ideology..."
"Stop!"
Pei Donghai immediately raised his hand to pause the conversation, and shook his head, saying, "If that's the case, I wouldn't have resigned from Jinghai Daily in the first place. Secretary Wang, we have different principles and cannot work together. Our Jinghai Metropolitan Daily is about reporting real news and giving voice to the people at the bottom of society. I can't do things like singing praises."
After saying that, Pei Donghai stood up and was about to leave.
"Editor-in-Chief Pei, have you made up your mind?" Secretary Wang's face immediately darkened as he asked.
Pei Donghai turned his head, his whole body radiating righteous indignation, and said, "I, Pei Donghai, will never bow down for five pecks of rice. If you want to threaten me, then come on!"
After saying that, he turned and left, ignoring Secretary Wang's calls.
In a tea restaurant in Jinghai.
Uncle Tai sipped his tea, a copy of the Jinghai Metropolitan Daily in his hand, a rare smile on his face. He said to the person next to him, "This Tang Ping is a talent, intelligent and resourceful. With this combination of moves, Zhao Lidong will probably be in a bit of a predicament. In the short term, he won't have a place to retaliate."
At this point, Uncle Tai couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
If only I had been more humble and chosen Tang Ping instead of Gao Qiqiang, who knows who would be in charge in Jinghai now?
"This person is smart, but this time he has really offended Zhao Lidong to the death. At present, he is in a commanding position, but sometimes, the higher you stand, the harder you fall. Based on this alone, he is not as good as you, Chairman."
Beside her, Chengcheng smiled and said.
Uncle Tai was very pleased with the praise and said with a smile, "Yes, Zhao Lidong is a petty person, and he holds grudges very much. Tang Ping's days in Jinghai are going to be tough from now on!"
"Dad!"
At this moment, Gao Qiqiang arrived, sat down across the table, and greeted him.
"Yes, you've arrived."
Uncle Tai's smile vanished immediately, and he said indifferently, "Have you been holding a grudge lately because I haven't involved you in the group's affairs? You haven't even called me?"
"No, no, Dad, how could I dare to do that? I've just been too busy lately, and I was afraid of bothering you. Besides, Manager Cheng is managing the company, which is great," Gao Qiqiang said with a humble smile.
"Look, she's still upset."
Uncle Tai glanced at Chengcheng beside him and then said, "The reason I didn't let you participate was because you were in the eye of the storm at the time, which would have affected the group's interests. I've always been fair and just. Chengcheng went to jail for a few years for me, so it's only right that I compensate her now that she's back. But you're also my godson, and if the group wants to develop in the future, we'll need the two of you to work together."
Gao Qiqiang remained silent, sitting there slowly sipping his tea.
"What? Are you unwilling, or are you still angry? It's not that I don't want to help you with your brother's matter last time. You know the company doesn't belong to me alone. If the company's interests have to be sacrificed because of your brother, even if I agree, they won't agree!" Uncle Tai was a little unhappy.
Gao Qiqiang remained silent.
Ever since his younger brother was kidnapped by Tiger, Uncle Tai's indifference has chilled his heart.
It is in critical moments that you can truly see people's hearts.
The godfather, Uncle Tai, whom I've called "godfather" for so long, is not as reliable as Tang Ping, an outsider.
Uncle Tai was a little embarrassed, and Chengcheng immediately chimed in, "President Gao is riding high lately, having acquired Li Hu's Wanshi Mansion and several other properties. He probably doesn't care about our small construction group anymore!"
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