333 Prevent Wang Feng from making the headlines (1/2)
Chapter 333: Prevent Wang Feng from making the headlines
Ever since the construction of the Nine Revolutions Transcendental Tower, only the Hero King had managed to conquer a Level Lord. Although conquering a Level Lord had nothing much to do with one’s final results, the difficulty of this matter was destined to make it a great honor.
Of course, this was only a tiny matter throughout the Hero King’s life. Few people took notice of it, and many people did not even know of this matter.
However, this matter was destined to be repeatedly mentioned by many from today onwards.
Shi Xiaobai had conquered five Level Lords in a single trial! The glory he had obtained in the Nine Revolutions Transcendental Tower exceeded the Hero King by five times, or even more!
Five times the Hero King sounded like an exaggeration or wordplay, but the general public would not care about this. They would only care about matters if they could be used as gossip over meals.
China Daily’s editors quickly received news from their reporters. A story regarding a rookie typically was ineligible to appear on China Daily, which received a myriad of shocking news every day.
But yesterday, after resisting great opposition, the editor-in-chief left a small article for Shi Xiaobai’s conquering of the third level’s Level Lord. This slightly fat editor-in-chief always advocated the promotion of youths in the country. He believed that they were the hope of the country’s next generation.
As such, when the news reached China Daily’s editors, editor-in-chief, Tai Shan immediately began grinning from ear to ear. He praised the youth, Shi Xiaobai, for living up to his expectations. He had been given a pleasant surprise and had plans for this young man.
A junior editor named Li Hong, who was great at sucking up, did not miss this opportunity. He complimented, “Editor-in-chief Tai Shan’s sure has foresight. Yesterday, he said how Shi Xiaobai would be a person of tremendous promise. He had gone against all those opposed to give him an article. Who knew he would do something that is completely unprecedented and never to be repeated! Everyone has to be amazed by Editor-in-chief Tai Shan’s foresight!”
His flattery had made Tai Shan chuckle. He could not help but say with a laugh, “The Nine Revolutions Transcendental Tower only had nine Level Lords. Shi Xiaobai has conquered five alone. This matter is truly one to never be repeated. Leave tomorrow’s headline to the child. I believe no one will have any objections?”
The headlines of China Daily were always something China gave the most attention to daily. All of them were basically extremely important matters, or news of an extremely famous heroes. Once they appeared in the headlines of China Daily, they would quickly be known all over the country.
Typically, regardless of how outstanding rookies were, they would not receive such treatment. Even Speechless had never been eligible to appear in the headlines. However, what Shi Xiaobai had done was truly bizarre. Furthermore, he had encountered an editor-in-chief that advocated the supporting of the younger generation.
Even if other editors had differing thoughts on the matter, they were unsure about raising any objections.
However, deputy editor-in-chief, Lin Liang, had always been at loggerheads with the editor-in-chief. Without any surprise, Lin Liang put forward his objections. He said, “I think there is need for careful consideration over this matter. Shi Xiaobai is a rookie after all. We have seen many peerless rookies being placed on a pedestal before but they only ended up average. If he makes the headlines, it might get to Shi Xiaobai’s head. Furthermore…Wang Feng released a new war song, ‘Survive’, yesterday. It’s said to have broken through the limits of resonating with thousands of people, reaching brand new heights in war songs. It seems this matter is more eligible to hit the headlines?”
There were singers in this world as well. However, the songs these singers sang were not only for music appreciation. Some of these songs could treat injuries. Some could restore strength, and there were even songs that could raise one’s combat power.
In this world, there was an occupation of ‘singers’. Therefore, the ability to sing, the ability to compose and write lyrics was also a reflection of power.
As for Wang Feng, he was an outstanding singer. He was considered an A-list singer, with many of his songs being extremely popular.
As for the song, ‘Survive’ Wang Feng recently released, not only was it an extremely difficult rock war song, it had broken through the limits of resonating with ten thousand people. It could be considered a grand matter in the world of singers.
Therefore, many editors wavered because of Lin Liang’s suggestion.
“Shall we give Shi Xiaobai the second page?”
“The appearance of a rookie in the headlines has never happened in the history of China Daily. I believe we shouldn’t make it an exception. It’s also time for Wang Feng to make the headlines for once.”
“I also think we shouldn’t extol rookies too much. That Speechless Li reached the tenth level of the Psionic Mortal Realm at the age of six, and back then, we gave him the second page. And this year, he’s already fourteen, but he’s still at the tenth level of the Psionic Mortal Realm. It might really have gotten to his head.”
“…”
More than half the editors began to object. In their minds, it was preposterous for rookies to appear in the headlines. Being able to be on the second page or even given a small article was a great honor. This was a regulation China Daily had always maintained.
Editor-in-chief Tai Shan immediately blackened his face as he said angrily, “Are you all objecting? Fine, tell me. Which rank did China reach in the previous World Youth Tournament and World Junior Tournament?”
The editors immediately fell silent. China, which claimed to be one of the top five major countries in the world had never clinched gold in the World Youth Tournament and the Junior Tournament that happened once every four years. It had managed to clinch silver once, but in the present situation, the best contestant the last tournament had only stopped at the round for best sixteen. The contestant did not even enter the round for the best eight.
Lin Liang said with a heavy tone, “China’s results in the World Youth and Junior tournaments are indeed unsatisfactory, but what has that got to do with us? If a headline can make the younger generation of China clinch gold, so what if China Daily’s headlines are given to them every day? The point is that it doesn’t work. We are unable to effect any change.”
Tai Shan said with a sneer, “A headline might be unable to change the status quo, but it can let the disappointed citizens see a glimmer of hope. What we lack isn’t talent, but environment! China’s flamers are world-famous. Regardless of how well your overall performance is, a tiny mistake will result in you being flamed till you have a pig’s head. How can our young do their best under such public pressure? With them being afraid of this and that, it’s obvious they can’t produce any results! Furthermore, as one of the leaders of domestic news and public opinion, China Daily should take the lead to effect change! I believe not only should we put Shi Xiaobai on a pedestal, we should do our best doing so. We should extol him sky high, making every citizen in China know that we still have talents in our younger generation! Young people need a goal, an object to pursue. We should mold Shi Xiaobai into a benchmark for the younger generation!”
Tai Shan’s words astounded the other editors. They never expected the editor-in-chief to have such profound thoughts. Furthermore, what he said was rational and based on evidence. It stirred their hearts.
How could such stirring words come out from an old man who had one leg in the coffin? He had indeed impressed them with his views.