C136 A man is afraid of a famous pig is afraid of a strong man (1/2)
”Go ahead.” I calmly sat on the sofa with my back leaning against the back of the chair and replied with a smile while crossing my legs. The reason why I made that gesture wasn't to put on airs in front of Zhang Chen, but I hoped to make her know that I wasn't really that familiar with her. Even now, I don't intend to be her friend either.
Zhang Chen smiled at me and then sat upright in front of me. She placed the book on her lap and held a ballpoint pen in her hand as she raised her head and asked, ”Director Jiang, even though the outside world has already sent the order to protect the umbrella, the small cap has yet to make any announcement. I would like to ask, do you admit that the rumors from the outside world about yesterday are true?”
Facing Zhang Chen's question, I smiled without denying anything and said, ”Reporter Zhang, before we get down to business, are there some things that we have not made clear yet? For example, you have to give me a reason to persuade me to only tell you this news, and I won't hide it from you. What I need the most right now is fame, and all the major media want to know the news. From what I know, there are a lot of media outlets that have more influence than the China Merchant Newspaper. ”
Facing my doubt, Zhang Chen seemed to have long been prepared. She smiled unhurriedly and said: ”I think Director Jiang isn't familiar with the operation of public opinion, right? You don't have to worry about exposure at all; this is a society of new media, with hundreds of millions of active Internet users, who are the direct audience for the news. When you give me the news, other than exposing it on the Business Newspaper, you will also expose it on Weibo at the same time. Furthermore, our Business Newspaper will be the first to report it, so the major media will definitely fight to report it. There won't be any difference, it's just that their reports will have to be announced that they are being reprinted from our newspaper. ”
”Hmm, that seems to be pretty good for you guys, but it doesn't seem to affect me either. But I'm a businessman, so you have to tell me, why should I help you for free?” There are some issues that have to be considered towards reality, not to mention Zhang Chen's goal is to borrow my exclusive news.
”I'll help you control the public opinion.” The corner of Zhang Chen's mouth lifted as he smiled confidently at me, ”Director Jiang, please help me this time. As long as I get to the top, I'll definitely help you control the public opinion in the future. ”Believe me, this is just an investment. Although I can't see any substantial return, from now on, I am your man. With me here, you have an expert in public opinion.”
Self-confidence was a good thing, but self-confidence didn't mean anything. It meant that the word 'faith' had been changed to 'arrogance'. As I thought about it, I raised my eyebrows and asked softly, ”Such as?”
”Whew.” Zhang Chen let out a long breath, looked at the direction of the door to make sure that the door was closed, then turned and stared straight at me. She lowered her voice and said: ”The Xu Family is rich, they have a strong relationship with the media. Although the chairman of the Li Group, Li Xinai, was present, causing all the reports to pile up, the main point of the article that came out was not Chip Code, and the following reports were weak, leading to your [Umbrella] being almost as good as security program, being unable to produce any sound of product.
In the end, the Dartmoon Company was going to lower the price of the Kabadadondo's version of the Chip Code. Your product would not be able to do anything about it even if it was free of charge, it's not that the product is not good. If the two of us cooperate as soon as possible, I think that things like that would definitely not happen again. This time, the protective umbrella security program was in an uproar, even if Xu Family wanted to, she would not be able to suppress it.
After Zhang Chen said so much, my last sentence caused me to be in high spirits. I have to say that this last sentence fit well with the plan in my heart, based on her ability to see through this point, I felt that it was definitely worth it for me to help her. After thinking for a moment, I nodded and said, ”I don't like to beat around the bush. You moved me, so I'm willing to cooperate with you. Let's continue the conversation, but you have to promise that you'll only be able to report in the exclusive format when you receive my notification. I won't be hosting this press conference.”
”Rest assured Director Jiang!” Zhang Chen's face revealed joy, and replied with a smile.
”One more thing.” I pointed at her nose and shook my finger before asking curiously, ”You have so much information. Where did you get it from?” ”Why do I feel like you know more than the police?” It has to be said that before Zhang Chen this girl came to find me, she did a lot of things.
”Hehe, how can you be a reporter without your own information network? Furthermore, since I started my university, I have been motivating people to become the number one journalist in China. Since I am not as beautiful as Lin Weiwei and Liu Qing who are by your side, and cannot rely on my face to earn money, then I can only rely on my talent to do so. ” Zhang Chen laughed and replied: ”However, Director Jiang, since you have said that, I would like to remind you that in order to do business, you must let your ears and eyes out, or else many things will suffer.”
”Isn't that you?” I replied unhurriedly. The two of them looked at each other and smiled, then paused for a moment before I continued, ”Weiwei and Xiao Qing also don't rely on their faces to eat. Sigh, you have investigated me and the people around me so clearly, I just happen to want to ask you, do you know where Xiao Qing is now? ”
Even if I asked casually, I wouldn't have given much hope; after all, Zhang Chen is a reporter, not a detective. Sure enough, Zhang Chen shook her head and laughed bitterly: ”Director Jiang, you are making things difficult for me. What, Liu Qing disappeared?”
”It seems like your information network is only widely spread in the business world. It's no wonder that you entered the Business Newspaper.” I joked as I waved my hand to change the topic. I didn't have any hopes of asking so I wasn't very disappointed.