Chapter 300: Abandonment

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Maine, inside an office.

The broken fountain pen on the table and the tumbling teacup on the floor all prove that this Democratic congressman is very shocked and angry.

"Didn't Viacom say that the British royal family would publicly condemn that writer?"

"Why did Prince Charles personally speak in support and condemn himself?"

The councillor tried to calm himself down and began to analyze the situation in front of him.

He is backed by Viacom, and Mr. Lei Dongshi has a lot of influence in the Democratic Party.

This means that, for the time being, you also need to consider pressure from within the party.

But Maine belongs to the New England region, and there are many conservative Republicans here, who are greatly influenced by the British royal family!

"These damn blue-bloods!" Mr. Councillor thought for a moment, then added, "And the Viacom Group!"

At this time, his assistant hurried over.

"Mr. Congressman, a call from the top of the New England Regional Party. ”

He was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a long time, and still picked up the microphone.

"The presidential election is coming up, what are you going to do?"

"Is it because we have too much advantage in Maine, or because Mr. Clinton's approval rating is too high?"

"Iβ€”" The congressman hesitated, ready to say the name of the Viacom group.

"I don't want to hear your explanation. A neutral voice came from the other side of the phone, "If you can't quell the bad influence as soon as possible, then your political career can be over!"

The councillor listened to the phone that had been hung up, and his heart gradually began to panic.

No, I am not yet 40 years old and I have become a state congressman.

There is also a great political future, waiting for me!

He frantically pressed the phone number and muttered to himself, "The head of Viacom is the legendary journalist Woodward. ”

"He was able to expose the Watergate scandal and remove Nixon from office. ”

"Then, he must have enough media manipulation ability to prevent this matter from expanding. ”

However, the legendary journalist at this time was in no mood to care about the political life of a mere member of the House of Representatives.

He looked at the TV screen and was stunned for a long time, and finally shouted loudly: "The king must have had contact with the British royal family, and the problem lies in Princess Diana's autobiography!"

"Mr. Wood, are we going to take a screenshot of the news and then report it?" his aide asked.

"It's useless!" Wood sighed, "the topic of Princess Diana's divorce has its own heat, and news of this scale is not something we can distort." ”

Soon, the shouts of a staff member confirmed the judgment of this veteran who has been immersed in the media industry for many years.

"Look at CBS, they've done street interviews!"

Wood let out a long sigh and pressed the remote.

As the TV screen jumped, an English with a strong London accent echoed through the office.

"Americans are hypocritical, and when Braveheart was a global hit, they attacked us for not being tolerant enough. ”

"Themselves, but ready for a cultural blockade!"

"Prince Charles is fantastic! The royal family has finally abandoned the meaningless aristocratic tradition and begun to face up to the public's right to know!"

"Haha, I must buy a copy of Princess Diana's autobiography, it is certified by the royal family!"

"Harem?? I haven't heard of the Pauline family, but now I'm interested!"

Now, let's interview Americans to share their views on this matter. The host faced the camera and said with a smile.

"I've always cared about this, and that's Princess Diana!"

"As for this, there is nothing to say, I fully support the position of the writer and the British royal family!"

"Henry VIII, Anne?? Pauline belongs to the British royal family, and no one denies it, so why should we Americans restrict it?"

"Could it be that there are weapons of mass destruction hidden in Wang's body?" a man with an apparently anti-war stance teased at the camera, "Or is he violating the human rights of the dead?"

"I'm very disappointed that the Democrats are making such a proposal!"

"The reason why Wang has to be restricted is because he always stands on the position of women, and he is a real feminist!"

How are they everywhere!

Wood looked at the TV and said helplessly.

At this point, the camera pans back to the studio.

In an interview with reporters, the British press spokesman has already begun to ridicule the bill proposed by the Democratic Party. ”

The writers' associations of France and Germany also publicly expressed their support for Wang. ”

The French Minister of Information even suggested that Mr. Wang gradually emigrate there. This is because there are no restrictions on artistic creation, and it is a truly free country. ”

"What do you think about this incident?" the CBS presenter asked the news commentator.

Wood picked up the remote and pressed the power off button.

If you continue to look at it, it is nothing more than stepping on the highs and lows.

He really knows too well about the discipline of his American media counterparts.

"Mr. Wood, Mr. Lei Shidong's assistant. His assistant gestured to a young man in a suit who was walking slowly outside the office.

The young man looked around the office and made a "leave" gesture.

After everyone left, he said to Wood indifferently: "Mr. Wood, you won't forget your promise to Mr. Lei Shidong, right?"

"But it's not over yet, we still have the church!" the legendary reporter defended himself: "As long as the church speaks publicly, then the Portland area, as a Catholic community, will definitely react!"

"That's none of your business!" the young man shrugged and pulled out a document.

"I hope Mr. Wood, don't forget about the non-compete agreement. ”

"Ten years from now, you won't be able to work with TV, newspapers, magazines. ”

He placed the papers on the table and sat down across from Wood.

"We will give high compensation for severance pay. ”

"As a legendary journalist, you shouldn't want to completely tear your face, right?"

Wood looked at the young man opposite, and a strong unwillingness swelled in his heart.

For Wang Yan, he didn't have much hatred.

The competing interests are just that the opponent has gone one step more than him.

But for Viacom, he still can't let go.

After all, he has a next move!

Wood picked up the agreement, read it through, and let out a long sigh.

When he was in his 20s, he reported the "Watergate Scandal" and completely established his position in the press circles.

Since then, he has served as editor-in-chief of The Washington Post, Time Magazine, and The New York Times, and has become more and more proficient in controlling the news.

"Is it really like quitting the media industry and becoming an idler with nothing to do?"

"Well," he sighed, "but apart from these media, where is there a public voice?"