Free Web NovelChapter 647: Chapter 239: Seizing Power
Hex Bird Report Citizen Daily Office.
In the meeting room, smoke curled in the air, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn. The editors dared not breathe heavily. President Allen smiled silently.
Recently, Citizen Daily Office parachuted in a new deputy editor, Yan Hongxu, in his thirties. The whole office was spreading the news that President Allen’s age was upon him, about to retire. After this election and reshuffle, he would also leave. The most qualified and strongest candidate to sit in the president’s position naturally was Jina. Jina, whether in terms of experience, connections or contributions, was the most likely. But the arrival of this Deputy Editor Yan shattered this guess.It’s said to be the outcome of upper-level games, with Yan Hongxu coming to take over.
Allen watched Yan Hongxu thunder in the meeting and was neither angry nor concerned. He had been in this position for a long time. Now, the Potter Family was stepping down. A family-level consensus had been reached. He had nothing to say and was also getting old, now only able to ensure a smooth transition.
"The beauty contest is our original idea, and now look, Justice and Flying Bird have all surpassed us. What have you all been doing!" Yan Hongxu angrily slammed the table, making loud thuds.
Jina looked distressed. Actually, she didn’t think much about becoming president. Although Allen was idle, overall, it was still pleasant to get along with him mainly because he didn’t make trouble, but this Yan Hongxu was a real headache. He loved commanding, was impatient, ordered people around, and after just a few days, he had tossed the other sections around. Fortunately, he hadn’t touched her section. It wasn’t that he wouldn’t move it, but that he was waiting for an opportunity.
"Deputy Editor Yan, our overall sales are still maintained at high levels, and the cost is very low, with profits continuing to rise. The beauty contest is no secret and is easy to imitate. Currently, each of our three beauty contests has its own merits. They invested a lot, especially Justice Daily, which spent an unimaginably large amount. It’s impossible to sustain it for long. Any project must have a lasting brand and plan to last long," Lin Fei said.
"Chief Editor Lin, you are too lacking in ambition. We must defeat our opponents, not be self-satisfied. Are we to stagnate? Justice Daily is one thing, but what is Flying Bird? How can they be almost on par with us!"
"Flying Bird followed the grey plan. Their beauty contest has many tricks, which conflict with our style, so we can’t learn it," Lin Fei said.
Yan Hongxu waved his hand impatiently, "I don’t care what tricks there are. I only look at the results. If they can do it, we can do it too. You said there’s no threshold, so why not do it? Whatever grey, white, if it sells more, it’s good."
Lin Fei’s face remained unchanged, "Deputy Editor Yan, both people and newspapers have characters. Citizen Daily has Citizen Daily’s character. If we imitate Flying Bird’s behavior, we will become inferior to Flying Bird. The core sections like the Celestial Principle School would also be seriously affected."
Everyone nodded secretly, but also sweated for Lin Fei, knowing the rumor that this Deputy Editor was merely transitioning to take over from Allen. freewebnøvel.com
Everyone watched Lin Fei confront Yan Hongxu head-on. Jina had been signaling with her eyes. In her long acquaintance, she knew Lin Fei was outwardly gentle but inwardly strong in nature, but she hadn’t expected her to confront Yan Hongxu face-to-face.
"Lin Fei, are you questioning me, teaching me how to do things? Don’t think that because you have a bit of backing, I can’t do anything to you!" Yan Hongxu established his authority, aiming to seize the right to speak, and Lin Fei daringly opposed him, wasn’t it a public slap in the face?
"Deputy Editor Yan, Citizen Daily will collapse sooner or later if you mess around like this. I’m just speaking the truth," Lin Fei said calmly, looking at Yan Hongxu.
This person had been hinting at her ever since he arrived. Lin Fei was too lazy to pretend. If someone like him became president, she wouldn’t have a reason to stay.
"Jina, was this your instigation?" Yan Hongxu turned to Jina and said lightly.
"Deputy Editor Hong, you just arrived. Lin Fei means no harm. She has always been straightforward, all for the good of the office. Disagreement is normal. We should pool our wisdom and discuss a better plan," Jina said, suppressing her anger to mediate, while Allen pretended to be dead, obviously not intending to intervene.
"Jina, you’re a veteran of the office. How do you manage your subordinates? You’ve spoiled her. Since I’m in charge now, things must be done my way. Being lax won’t do. Everyone, go back and prepare new beauty contest plans. We can’t let Justice and Flying Bird catch up. The shareholders are very upset with this situation," Yan Hongxu said coldly.
"If we increase the budget to the same level as Justice Daily, we can surely surpass them," Jina said, "I know Aoyi’s situation. He’s currently losing money while gaining reputation."
"Why throw money when we keep you for your brains, to come up with ideas?" Yan Hongxu said.
Jina also laughed out of anger. Originally, she didn’t want to get involved in this fight. She loved the work at the Bird Office, enjoying independence and freedom, which is why she endured. With his mind and tendency to enjoy internal strife, she thought it was impossible to live well.
"Deputy Editor Yan, in recent years, we have always lagged behind Justice Daily. After Lin Fei arrived, we raised sales to the same level as Justice Daily, with mixed victory and defeat. Deputy Editor Yan aiming to surpass Justice Daily is also the goal for all of us. As Deputy Editor, we look forward to how you lead us to surpass Justice Daily. If you are determined to imitate Flying Bird Daily, fine, we can learn from Flying Bird Daily, but I hope Deputy Editor Yan won’t deny the consequences," Jina said.
Jina’s combination of flattery and a little warning made Yan Hongxu’s face turn crimson, his lips pressing together like wriggling worms.
"Fine, fine, are you all ganging up to rebel? We’ll see!"
Yan Hongxu roared and slammed the door, leaving the meeting room full of people exchanging glances but feeling wonderful inside.
The editors went out to work, leaving Allen, Jina, and Lin Fei.
"Jina, that was impulsive," Allen said.
"President, if you let him mess around like this, Citizen Daily will sooner or later go bankrupt. Are you just going to watch?" Jina said.
Allen smiled wryly and spread his hands, "The decision from above has been made. What can I do? I’m going to retire." ƒreewebɳovel.com
"Sister Na, actually I can handle it myself. At worst, I’ll resign," Lin Fei said, "I can’t work with someone like him."
Allen and Jina certainly understood the reason for Lin Fei’s confrontation. This guy clearly was a lecher with no boundaries.
"Should we talk to the Secretary?" Allen asked.
Lin Fei shook her head, she didn’t want to trouble Kathy. She had been living with Kathy lately, and Kathy was also very busy. The Church Court’s relationships were equally complicated. The claim’s influence was not small. The fact that Yan Hongxu took over with even Jina unable to do anything indicated the higher-ups had already decided. She didn’t need to stay, and today she planned to tear the veil, even prepared her resignation letter, but didn’t expect Jina to step in halfway.
It’s untrue to say there’s no regret, having put in and gained much from Citizen Daily, but when it’s time to leave, Lin Fei was never an indecisive person.
Outside, there was a loud thundering noise. Yan Hongxu’s office had things smashed everywhere. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. How could he stand it if it ended like this? Allen, the old guy, watched the fun without good intentions. Jina, he originally intended to keep her around as an adornment, but since she wouldn’t cooperate, she’d be kicked out too!
Yan Hongxu kicked open the office door, "What are you looking at? Not working? I see you all don’t want to work!"
Everyone lowered their heads, Yan Hongxu snorted, glaring at the meeting room before leaving Bird Office.
In the meeting room, Allen watched out the window at the carriages speeding away, "He’s gone to complain. A real sycophant, well-practiced in fawning above and bullying below. You guys... sigh."
"Worst case, we quit. Lin Fei, let’s go."
