Chapter 158: A Small Proposal

In the conference room of Radio Television in the United States, CEO Thomas looked at his subordinates and said solemnly: "Who contacted the Los Angeles Post?"

"It's me. A white man raised his hand and said helplessly: "However, I only asked them to vaguely mention that it is possible that "Abnormal Creature Observations" may plagiarize "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". ”

"Who knows what kind of madness they had, they actually wrote 'Fu Manchu'. ”

"What's the reaction of that best-selling author?" another executive asked, looking at James.

He first expressed his interest in working with ABC. James smiled wryly and rubbed the corners of his forehead.

But when I mentioned signing the power of attorney, he just used a casual tone, constantly expressing his dissatisfaction with the Los Angeles Post and 'Fu Manchu'. ”

"What outcome does he want?" the executive continued.

James looked at the other man, only to shrug helplessly.

The executives sitting there, watching James's movements, all used their brains.

In fact, discrimination against Asians in the US media is the same as discrimination against homosexuals in the US military, which is an unspoken rule of "only do, not talk".

But who let what they desperately need this time be in the hands of a Chinese writer?

If it is directly infringing, there is Goldman Sachs behind the website.

Bring in Wall Street giants, and they'll be just as much a sinner in the media world as the former president of CBS.

"Let's get the Los Angeles Post to apologize publicly. The CEO snapped his head and said, "Look at the writer's reaction." ”

"You get them as soon as possible. He pointed to the bald executive, "Disney's Michael??" Eisner, you're staring at us!"

......

"Public apology?" the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Post, shouted to the investor on the other end of the phone: "The other party is only Chinese, not African!"

"Can he still go out into the streets and cause some kind of riot?"

But when he heard what the investor said was the request made by the CEO of ABC, he sighed helplessly.

Although they are also CEOs, the weight of the Los Angeles Post and ABC is too far apart.

"David," the editor-in-chief dialed the internal line, "you come in." ”

This Chinese journalist, whose English name is David, couldn't stop being excited after receiving the call.

Sure enough, smearing the Chinese is the most cost-effective means of superiority.

This time, I should have handed over an important task to myself.

"Editor-in-chief, are you looking for me?" asked David beamingly.

"In your report, there are such discriminatory words as 'Fu Manchu'! Where has your duty of fairness and impartiality as a journalist gone?"

This is... What's going on?

The young Chinese reporter looked at the editor-in-chief dumbfounded.

Just a day ago, it was the person in front of me who praised himself in this office.

"You need to reflect on it and apologize to all Chinese Americans in the newspaper!"

"But editor-in-chief, I wrote according to your request!" the Chinese reporter looked aggrieved.

"Ridiculous!" the editor-in-chief patted the table, "I have a very good impression of the hard-working and honest character of the Chinese!"

The Chinese reporter looked at the editor-in-chief's somewhat distorted expression and took a deep breath.

It must have been the best-selling author who used some means to force the editor-in-chief.

"Editor-in-chief, it's okay, I'm Chinese!" he looked at the other party with a righteous and awe-inspiring look, "'Fu Manchu' can't sue me!"

The editor-in-chief looked at the obedient young man in front of him, pondered for a moment, and decided to tell the truth.

"It's not that simple. ”

"You better write an apology, after all, discrimination against Chinese Americans is not a big deal. When the limelight passes, the newspaper will reuse you. ”

......

"Wang, this is the other party's apology. James dialed Wang Jian's phone, "If there is no problem, this statement will be reported tomorrow." ”

"Freedom of speech, I don't really mind. "Wang, who has already passed Lyman and got Disney and ABC trends, gradually seems careless.

"It's a recent film and television drama adapted from Mr. Verne's works, and it doesn't seem to be very good at the box office or in the ratings. ”

"I'm really worried that 'Anomalous Creature Stories' will fail like those works. ”

"With an investment of $2 million per episode, isn't ABC nervous?"

James on the other end of the phone smiled wryly, "This time it was our job mistake. ”

"Speak, King. What exactly do you want?"

"Huh. Wang gradually chuckled, "The Los Angeles Post has a circulation of less than 100,000, and ABC's user coverage should be calculated in 100 million, right?"

In addition, in order to fight discrimination, ABC often exposes discrimination against African Americans in the news. ”

"You mean," James muttered, "to make the other party in the news?"

"But as far as I know, this report was written by a journalist of Chinese descent. The use of words by Chinese Americans to describe the same ethnicity does not cause a violent reaction. ”

"I don't know if the ABC is concerned about the various anti-discrimination organizations that have emerged recently. ”

"Organizations like gay, green, HIV, etc. Wang gradually took a sip of coffee, "I just suggest that ABC should carry out a special column like this." ”

"At the end of the show, I just need to mention the editor-in-chief and reporter of the Los Angeles Post. ”

"After all, it's not a big deal, just a few words. ”

James thought for a moment, and said in a slightly undulating voice, "What do you mean..."

"I don't mean anything. Wang Jian's voice was very sincere, "I believe in the professionalism of ABC, and in the news broadcast, I will definitely grasp the relevant standards well." ”

"After that, we'll talk about the authorization of the Anomalous Creature Sights. ”

When he hung up, James stared thoughtfully at the table.

After a moment, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, "Rodney??" The best-selling author knows a lot about the usual tricks of news reporting. ”

With that, he picked up the internal phone and dialed the news production department.

"Hurry up and make a report that reflects several vicious cases caused by various discrimination incidents. ”

At the end of the program, the host mentioned in passing, the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Post and the Chinese-American reporter. ”

"Of course, we are only on the show, expressing ABC's strong indignation at these actions. ”

As for the specific reason why these two people are on the show, there is no need to mention it. ”

"It's discrimination anyway, they can't sue us. ”

"Well, you know what to do. ”

At the same time, inside the office building in Flushing.

Wang gradually faced the window and looked in the direction of Chinatown.

"Gays, greens, and HIV are not small in Los Angeles, right?"

"I just don't know, can the Los Angeles Post carry it?"