62 Extra 1
◎ Career. ◎
Before officially graduating, Shang Xinuan received an internship offer from the financial reporter team of the First Financial Channel of Shanghai TV.
The day Shang Xinuan reported for duty was also the same day that all of Taiwan reported on the same day.
Everyone was wearing white T-shirts with the logo of Shanghai TV station and stood under the national flag, solemnly swearing an oath as journalists.
After the ceremony, a week-long closed training session began.
The first lesson is to face up to the national law, to regard it as a warning line between the public and the government, to strictly abide by discipline, and to uphold the impartiality and ethics of journalists.
Afterwards, quickly familiarize yourself with the work scope of each column group, and undergo internal standardized training for each column group.
First Financial Daily, where Shang Xinuan works, hired five interns this time. In addition to her, there are two financial reporters and two news anchors.
Because the five people were roughly the same age and had similar educational experiences, they became friends within a week.
When they learned that Shang Xinuan was the daughter of the Shang family in Shanghai, the group was almost stunned.
"I never expected that the real young lady would be right beside me."
"Wouldn't it be much easier to get news coverage then? What finance and economics need most is connections."
The young lady held her coffee cup and said, "These are all achievements of the family and have nothing to do with me, but if anyone needs anything, please feel free to ask."
The financial world is a complex web of relationships, full of intricate connections.
However, thanks to the addition of the young lady, CBN's interviews went smoothly throughout the month, and the ratings also soared.
That night, Shang Xinuan sat on her bed with her laptop, writing a press release.
Li Xiran came out of the bathroom, lifted the covers and approached, "Working overtime again?"
The young lady hurriedly covered the computer, "Well, that's normal for journalists."
Seeing that the young lady was being secretive, Li Xiran avoided her gaze and leaned against the headboard to chat with her, "Do you still need to avoid your husband?"
“You know, my identity has its advantages and disadvantages. Many people are wary of the Shang family and you, afraid of offending me, yet also afraid of accidentally discussing confidential matters.” Shang Xinuan simply closed her laptop, preparing to get out of bed and go to her study. “I still need to consider my clients…”
Li Xiran stretched out his arm to stop her, "Then as a wife, can you consider my feelings?"
“When I joined the company, I took an oath under the national flag, so I can’t…” Shang Xinuan immediately said with a serious expression.
Li Xiran was taken aback at first, then pulled the laptop out of her arms and pulled her into his embrace. "Is marital life also included in the vows?"
“...”
Since joining the company, Shang Xinuan has been even busier than Chairman Li Xiran.
Miss Pian never noticed this problem, as she was completely absorbed in her work.
"My dear wife, I've been alone in this empty house for a week now."
"But this manuscript is very important. I want to be promoted to a permanent position during the year-end performance review."
Li Xiran sighed and let go of her. "Fine, whatever."
He had said more than once that if she wanted, the Li family would handle all the connections. But the young lady was determined to prove herself, doing everything herself, whether it was covering the news or conducting interviews.
Seeing her stay up late one night after another, Li Xiran couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
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As the year draws to a close, Shanghai TV stations are beginning to evaluate the performance of interns who joined in the fall for promotion to full-time positions.
According to the last-place elimination system, the CBN team selected five to advance to three.
Shang Xinuan, as the data leader in the new reporter team, was naturally promoted to a permanent position. Along with her, Sha Chang from the Finance Department of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and Liu Jia from the Broadcasting Department of Yijing Media University were also promoted.
The five people usually went out and came together, but when it came to the elimination, they became competitors. When they saw the admission notice, each of them felt awkward.
"Let's have dinner together tonight as a farewell to Chengcheng and Ah Huang," Sha Chang suggested.
On a winter night, a few people sat in a steaming barbecue restaurant.
"Chengcheng is planning to stay in Shanghai to continue looking for a job. What are Ah Huang's plans after that?" After a few rounds of drinks, Sha Chang suddenly asked.
“I’m planning to go back to my hometown. It’s too difficult to make it in the financial world without family connections.” Ah Huang glanced at Shang Xinuan out of the corner of his eye. “The young lady is so lucky, born in Rome.”
Shang Xinuan bit her lip, somewhat embarrassed, "No..."
Liu Jia immediately came to the rescue, saying, "Nuannuan has the best academic background among our group of interns, and her paper has even been published in the Shanghai Daily. Even just looking at her abilities, she is outstanding."
Ah Huang has a low alcohol tolerance; just a few bottles of beer and he was already slightly tipsy, his face flushed. "Who doesn't know that studying in the UK is application-based? My family is rich, so I..."
“Ah Huang,” Sha Chang interrupted immediately, “you’ve had too much to drink. Nuan Nuan has always helped us get customers.”
"That's because it's inconvenient for Miss to negotiate. Our clients are all in the same industry as her fiancé." Ah Huang showed no appreciation and looked at Shang Xinuan, "Miss, don't you feel it lowers your status to work with us mere mortals?"
Shang Xin's lips were pale. The five of them had joined the CBN (China Business Network) team together and considered themselves very close.
Upon learning that Ah Huang and Cheng Cheng had not been selected for permanent positions, I spent the entire afternoon helping them contact various companies for internal referral opportunities.
"Ah Huang, Nuan Nuan isn't the pampered rich girl you're describing. Even though I'm part of the streamer team, I've witnessed her hard work!" Cheng Cheng immediately retorted.
"You're so protective of her just because the young lady helped you get referrals from other media platforms?"
Shang Xinuan opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say a word. She simply lowered her head and sent a message to Li Xiran, asking him to come pick her up.
"Ah Huang, take your anger out on me. Whether it's Nuannuan's writing skills or her financial perspective, I, Sha Chang, am truly inferior. To put it bluntly, we are the competitors, and you don't need to bring up her family background just because you lost." Sha Chang had only meant well in seeing the two off, but he didn't expect it to turn into such an awkward situation.
Ah Huang: "Changzi, don't you understand? Liu Jia is beautiful, Shang Xinu comes from a good family, and Chengcheng is highly educated. It doesn't matter if you or I stay, it's just to leave the finance team with a hard worker."
Sha Chang: "You've had too much to drink!"
At this moment, Li Xiran sent a message saying that he had arrived at the alley entrance.
Shang Xinuan had no intention of arguing until she heard Ah Huang's words. As she stood up, she looked directly at him and said, "If that's the case, then your vision is too narrow. Liu Jia is not only beautiful, but also has outstanding professional skills and has never had a performance accident. Chengcheng has a high level of education, which she earned through her own efforts and did not rely on anyone. My family background doesn't mean I rely solely on connections. Those articles that are published and awarded are all written by me with careful wording. My family background is good, but I am also willing to wear high heels and accompany clients to inspect construction sites under the scorching sun."
“Sha Chang isn’t a laborer either, it’s just that you never want to be down-to-earth and are unwilling to admit that everyone is better than you.”
After saying that, Shang Xinuan picked up her handbag and left the barbecue restaurant without looking back.
In the pitch-black night, the alleyways frequented by migrant workers were shrouded in mist.
This place was smoky and fiery, a place she rarely frequented before.
For this reason, she didn't even intend to defend herself at first.
After all, being born in Rome is enough.
As Shang Xinuan walked out of the alley, she saw Li Xiran standing outside the car, searching for her in the crowd.
"I thought you were going to play for a long time, why are you here so early..." Before he could finish speaking, Shang Xinuan had already thrown herself into his arms. "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Shang Xinuan thought for a while but still didn't tell him what had just happened. "It's just that my colleague, with whom I spend every day, is leaving, and I'm a little reluctant to part with him."
"It's not like they've disappeared. Which one are you reluctant to part with? Your husband was specially recruited into the Li family to help you take care of him." Li Xiran seemed to sense something was amiss, holding Shang Xinuan tightly and gently stroking her back. "Tell me?"
"There's a very talented girl named Chengcheng. However, her major doesn't match Li's. If possible, could you please help me contact entertainment media to get her a referral?" The reason Chengcheng couldn't stay in the finance team was because she felt her appearance didn't fit the rather serious and rigid financial industry.
Li Xiran said in a low voice, "Okay, as you command."
“...”
"Our Nuannuan, are you really not unhappy?"
"I've figured it out, little by little."
Li Xiran did not press further, giving her ample personal space.
On the way back to Shang Mansion, Li Xiran chatted with her, "After we get engaged early next year, how about we move into Wan Palace No. 1?"
Shang Xi nestled against his chest, replying absentmindedly, "Okay."
"The charitable foundation that sponsors orphans' education has completed the procedures. The first batch of new students will be welcomed next September, just in time for us to return from vacation and attend the opening ceremony."
"Li Xiran." Suddenly, Shang Xinuan sat up from his arms. "I want to transfer from CBN to the social news team."
Social News Team, Shanghai TV Station.
Their duty is to focus on people's livelihood, often going down to the grassroots level to genuinely serve the people.
Li Xiran was taken aback for a moment before saying, "If you switch groups, you'll be dealing with people at the grassroots level, and their focus will be completely different from that of the finance group."
Grassroots livelihood is a matter of human relationships and social interactions. People don't care about capital; they only recognize officials who genuinely serve the people.
“I know.” Shang Xinu blinked, her eyes slightly red. “Actually, I used to be quite confused. I only knew that I studied a major I liked and worked hard to complete my coursework. But as for what to do after graduation, I just went with the flow. Because of my family’s influence, I chose finance, which requires connections. I thought I would work hard and write well, but when faced with questions, I didn’t know how to refute them for a moment.”
"People at the grassroots level don't care about capital; they only care about hard work. That's why I want to see how people live. The success of capital cannot be separated from the people."
Li Xiran gazed at her for a long time, finally managing a smile, "Okay, I support you!"
"I was just spacing out; I was planning my future career path."
Tell me about it.
Shang Xinuan held his hand and gestured little by little, "First, I'll join the social news team at Shanghai TV station, then I'll take the exam to become a certified editor. I want to use my pen to write about the people at the grassroots level."
“Okay!” Li Xiran nodded, but his expression towards her was one of admiration and respect. “From now on, I will contribute to the city’s economy, and you will work on grassroots development.”
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Ten years later.
Shang Xinuan was promoted to editor-in-chief of the social news group at Shanghai TV station.
Having shed her girlish innocence, she now appears composed and resolute.
During her tenure, she dedicated herself to helping the disadvantaged. She was the only news editor who dared to stand up to capital and expose its dark side.
The most sensational of these was the Shanghai subway molestation case.
A helpless girl was dragged off the subway and "accidentally" stripped naked simply because she wanted an explanation for being touched.
At that moment, the entire city felt bullied.
No media outlet in Shanghai was willing to report it.
They fear public opinion and the potential for conflict or war.
Shanghai television stations were the only media outlets that proactively contacted the girl.
Shang Xinuan was the only editor to write this news article.
The story ends with her insistence on publicly accepting a news story that was initially intended to be suppressed to protect the city's image.
She draped a coat over the girl, and she draped a coat over the city as well.
But her story isn't over yet...
A note from the author:
I'd been working on developing a career path for Nikki, until today I suddenly came across a girl's study pledge—"To strive for one more woman in the decision-making team!"
Suddenly, the idea of having Nuannuan take the civil service exam or the public sector exam came to mind. The rest is left unsaid...
This world will always be a better place because of the existence of girls!
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