After learning that Ruth wanted to engage in writing, and that she was writing about their acquaintance, Jack was naturally supportive.

For the next few days, Jack didn't go anywhere, so he stayed home with Ruth to prepare for writing.

After the two of them discussed, the title of the story Ruth was about to write was very appropriately named "Titanic".

As for the possible consequences of "Titanic" being written and published and learned by the White Star Company, whether it was Jack or Ruth, they didn't care much about it.

Today's Jack is not the Jack of more than two months ago, and with his current status, it can be said that the White Star Company has nothing to do with him.

"April 10, 1912, this day ......"

It was only after Ruth began to write that Jack contacted James Ferguson, and the next day he drove away from his home to the San Francisco Observer newspaper in San Francisco.

After Jack's arrival, under the chairmanship of James Ferguson, a simple welcome ceremony was held throughout the newspaper, after which a total of 11 newspaper shareholders including Jack and James gathered in the conference room.

Jack had just arrived in the conference room when a young man who looked to be in his thirties suddenly asked him. "Mr. Dawson, can you tell us why you invested in the San Francisco Observer?"

The young Jack, known as John Brown, is one of the major shareholders of the San Francisco Observer, second only to Jack and James Ferguson, with about 9.5 percent of the shares.

Seriously, Jack didn't know why the young man was asking himself this question, but he had nothing to hide when he thought that 50% of the San Francisco Observer was already in his hands.

However, Jack did not intend to explain directly, but asked John Brown, "Mr. Brown, do you know what a newspaper is?" ”

Hearing this, John Brown didn't think about it, so he replied to Jack, "In my opinion." Newspapers are mainly used to publish news and commentary on current affairs. ”

"Mr. Brown, you're right." After Jack complimented him, he smiled and asked, "Then Mr. Brown, do you know what the purpose of the newspaper is?" ”

"Well......" said John Brown, after a moment of silence, "the role of the newspaper is to provide news to the public. ”

"Anything else?" Jack continued to stare at John Brown.

John Brown shook his head.

"In my opinion, the newspaper has only one function, and that is a tool to control public opinion!"

Although people in this era have a general understanding of the role of newspapers, no one has analyzed the role of newspapers so simply and straightforwardly.

Therefore. After listening to Jack's point of view, the office suddenly became silent.

"A tool to control public opinion!"

James Ferguson was the first to react.

At this moment, he completely figured out why Jack wanted to invest in the San Francisco Observer at a premium.

Once the San Francisco Observer developed, Jack's social impact was unmatched.

Immediately after James Ferguson, John Brown also reacted, and after reacting, he admired Jack and said: "Mr. Dawson, you have this point of view, which is indeed a complete and thorough analysis of the essence of the newspaper!" ”

"yes......"

After John Brown praised Jack, the other shareholders present who listened to Jack's views and had different minds began to praise him.

At that moment, James Ferguson's voice suddenly rang out, "Gentlemen, we should get down to business. ”

Jack came over today, naturally, not really just to get to know the people present, because in addition, he came here for another purpose.

After the San Francisco Observer's investment in Jack, the newspaper's shareholding changed so much that some shareholders who were dissatisfied with James Ferguson suddenly proposed to hold a general meeting of shareholders to re-elect the chairman.

With this suggestion, for a time, it was recognized by several shareholders.

As the re-election of the chairman grew louder, James Ferguson could only barely suppress it.

It wasn't until Jack contacted James Ferguson yesterday and told James Ferguson that he would come over today, that James Ferguson told Jack about the situation, and after listening to Jack's suggestion, James Ferguson simply contacted the newspaper's shareholders one by one and agreed to hold a shareholders' meeting today.

As James spoke, the shareholders present quickly found their seats and sat down.

Because it was now a general meeting of shareholders, not a board of directors, because as the largest shareholder of the newspaper, Jack naturally sat in the main seat without question.

After glancing at James Ferguson, Jack directly became the host and said: "Everyone, today we vote for the next chairman, in order to show fairness and justice, we will vote for the election today, and whoever can get the most votes will be elected as the next chairman." ”

After a pause, Jack continued, "Of course, you can abstain as well. ”

"Understood." As Jack explained the voting rules, the shareholders present said they had no objection.

After confirming that everyone had no objection to the voting rules he said, Jack immediately said: "Next, please stand up if you are willing to run for the next chairman." ”

As soon as Jack finished speaking, James Ferguson slowly stood up, followed by an old man with gray hair.

Jack thought about it, and then remembered that the old man's name was Carl Odinson, and according to James Ferguson when he was alone, it was Carl Odinson who proposed to re-elect the chairman.

After James Ferguson and Carl Odinson got up one after another and announced their participation in the chairman election, Jack waited for a while, but no one stood up again, so Jack made one last confirmation: "Except for Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Odinson, is there anyone who wants to participate in the chairman election?" ”

"Isn't that new?"

After confirming that only James Ferguson and Carl Odinson were in the election, Jack did not delay any longer, and immediately wrote the names of James Ferguson and Carl Odinson on a board behind him, and then announced the start of the election: "Okay, let's start voting now." ”

"I chose Mr. Ferguson, and as far as I know, Mr. Ferguson has been presiding over the work since the San Francisco Observer was founded, and I don't think I need to use the majority of Mr. Ferguson's work over the past few years."

"I am confident that the San Francisco Observer, under Mr. Ferguson's leadership, will continue to grow and develop."

After talking about his reasons for electing James Ferguson, Jack drew a horizontal line under James Ferguson's name on the board.

After Jack voted for James Ferguson, John Brown smiled at Jack and said, "I believe in Mr. Dawson's choice, so I also vote for Mr. Ferguson." ”

"I choose Mr. Odinson, he ......"

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