"What? You're the editor-in-chief? Did I hear me right?"

"Mr. Wu thinks I'm not qualified to be the editor-in-chief?"

"If you're working for another emotional publication, being the editor-in-chief is definitely qualified. Wu Mian said seriously, "But the editor-in-chief of the news media, you can't do it with good writing, you must start as a front-line reporter and editor, and accumulate enough experience and contacts before you can gradually master the ability to plan news and become a qualified editor-in-chief." Otherwise, even if you sit in this position, you will not be able to sit firmly. ”

Qianrou sighed slightly: "What you said is so right. Although I had already estimated that this position would be difficult to sit in, it was only after I actually took over that I realized that there were many more difficulties than I had originally expected! My work experience in the magazine was almost useless. ”

"That's for sure. These are actually two different industries, which can almost be described as 'interlaced like mountains'!" Wu Mian said and became even more curious, "Which media is so nonsense?

Gentle picked up the pen and wrote down four more words.

"Dongjiang Business Daily!" Wu Mian exclaimed exaggeratedly.

This is a newspaper founded by the Dongjiang Provincial Government in the early nineties, mainly publishing the latest news, development plans and industry conditions of enterprises in the province, the first few years of development is very good, but with the rapid popularization of the Internet, government agencies and large enterprises have basically established their own websites to publish information, "Dongjiang Business Daily" has been greatly impacted, sales have fallen again and again, and soon reached a miserable point, completely relying on financial appropriations to survive.

Later, in order to save money, under the coordination of leaders at all levels, the editorial office of Dongjiang Business Daily was moved from Kuanzhou, the provincial capital, to Zhuzhou, and the task of funding support was also transferred from the Dongjiang Provincial Government to the Zhuzhou Municipal Government. Over the past few years, the newspaper's funding has been cut again and again, and its scale has been reduced again and again, and it is almost on par with the school newspaper on the campus of the middle school.

Wu Mian doesn't even remember the last time he saw his colleagues from Dongjiang Business Daily. I heard that due to the low basic salary and the frequent non-payment of manuscript fees, the reporters and editors there have almost run out. There is also reliable information that the city government is preparing to suspend the publication of the Dongjiang Business Daily around the Spring Festival next year, so as to completely shake off this burden. Therefore, although Wu Mian sent emails everywhere to look for a job a few days ago, he never considered this newspaper.

"I see! It's because no one wants to be the president and editor-in-chief, that's why they tricked you into taking the hot potato. Wu Mian suddenly realized.

"No! I asked to take it over myself!" said lightly.

"No, do you know that this newspaper is about to end? Do you want to be addicted to the last editor-in-chief?"

"It's not going to be finished!" said in a soft tone, but full of incomparably firm conviction, "I'm here to save it!"

"Save it?hahaha, do you think you're a female version of Ultraman, you can save whoever you want?" Wu Mian worked hard to hold back his laughter.

"I know this is an extremely difficult thing, but I have to try my best anyway! I won't give up until the last day!" said Qianrou calmly, without any grandiose words, but Wu Mian could feel her strong determination.

"I don't understand, why do you have to save this newspaper?" Wu Mian asked puzzled, "If you want to enter the media industry to display your ambitions, there are a lot of better choices! Why bother to find the worst to compete?"

"Because...... I'm going to finish my husband's ...... A last wish. A hint of sadness suddenly appeared in her soft and clear eyes.

"Your sir's ...... Last wish?" Wu Mian repeated the words, and his heart thumped.

Ten days ago, when he first saw Qianrou, with his three years of experience as a journalist and extensive contact with all kinds of people, he intuitively knew that she must be a married young woman, and this suspicion was confirmed at this moment. But a little correction needs to be made, she should be a widow. From the word "last wish", it is known that her husband has passed away.

"It's a bit complicated, and it's not clear in a few words. Qianrou looked at Wu Mian and said sincerely, "Mr. Wu, I know that you are an experienced journalist and very familiar with current affairs, and I need someone like you to help me." This is also one of the purposes of my appointment to come out today, please think about it!"

"Well...... this" Wu Mian hesitated, in fact, he was already willing in his heart. Anyway, for the time being, no other media is willing to hire him, so it is better to go to "Dongjiang Business Daily" for a while. What's more, there is a beautiful and pretty widow who accompanies her every day, maybe while developing her career, she can also develop a love story that can be sung and cried!

"Mr. Wu, I can give you a basic salary of 4,000 yuan, and the manuscript fee will be charged separately, and we can discuss the specific details slowly. Qianrou keenly saw that Wu Mian was already moved, so she struck while the iron was hot to lure him to his advantage.

This made Wu Mian even more overjoyed. In 2009, the basic salary of the vast majority of media reporters in Zhuzhou City was only 2,000 to 3,000 yuan, and 4,000 yuan was a relatively generous high price! With his diligence, his monthly income after adding the manuscript fee would be at least 10,000 yuan.

"Okay, since Teacher Qianrou is so sincere, then I might as well be respectful!" Wu Mian agreed.

A shallow smile appeared on the corner of her mouth again. The two talked for a while, set the remuneration standard according to industry practice, and agreed that Wu Mian would officially report to the "Dongjiang Business Daily" next Monday.

After negotiating business, Qianrou settled the bill and paid the money, and left first.

During the whole meeting, she never mentioned the crystal bead, and Wu Mian was so happy that she never mentioned it. He was even more convinced of his previous judgment, it was just a cheap imitation of artificial crystal, and he didn't care if he lost it. If you take the initiative to bring it up, it will embarrass each other. However, he also made up his mind that when he made a lot of money in the future, he would give her a real pure natural precious crystal bead to hang on her plump breasts day and night.

Walking out of the coffee house, Wu Mian called his two sworn friends, Qi Haiguang and Pang Xun, to report the situation. When they heard that it was "Dongjiang Business Daily", their first reaction was "Are you in the water in your brain?", Wu Mian had to throw out the theory of "riding a bull to find a horse", and moved out of the "super high basic salary" as a reason, and the two sworn friends reluctantly accepted.

Originally, Wu Mian wanted to have a treat to celebrate, but the two of them happened to have to work overtime tonight, so they had to give up. After hanging up the phone, he went to a nearby supermarket to buy some wine and food and cooked food, and returned home with great interest.

Pushing open the door, Wu Mian was about to open his mouth to call the mad professor, but he was shocked to see him lying on the floor of the living room with his back to the sky, foaming at the corners of his mouth and unconscious.

"Mad Professor, what's wrong with you, wake up!" Wu Mian rushed over in fright, shaking and patting the mad professor's body, but the latter did not react or move, he hurriedly dialed "120" for help.

Half an hour later, the mad professor was taken to Zhuzhou Municipal Hospital for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, it was too late, and his closed eyes could never be opened.

Wu Mian was stunned, and his heart felt uncomfortable. Although he usually looks down on this crazy old man, after all, they have lived under the same roof for two years, and they are friends with each other. From his friend's point of view, of course, he hopes that the mad professor will live a long life, and at least he should live a few more days, and then hang up after paying this month's rent.