Chapter 531: Controlling Public Opinion
After Lin Feng received Dawson's call, he set off for Houston, USA.
As for the "E-Sports Competition" being planned, Lin Feng asked Wu Zhaopu to announce on the official website that the "Second World" would hold an "E-Sports Competition" and followed the Wikipedia model to build a completely free information release platform on the official website.
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All players can freely log in to this information platform, post messages freely, and comment on other players’ messages. The system will classify all players’ messages based on keywords, automatically process them, and finally manually classify the messages that are generally accepted by players.
The hotly discussed topics were finally selected and decided by the players in a final vote.
When the "Second World" announced that it would hold an "e-sports competition", domestic players who like e-sports were stunned at first, and then confirmed that they heard correctly. The pride of Chinese game companies - "The Second World" will hold an "e-sports competition".
"E-Sports Competition", everyone was ecstatic. After all, in the past, they could only watch it on TV or the Internet, but now they can watch it in person, which undoubtedly makes all players who love e-Sports excited.
Later, "Second World" announced that all game projects and competition methods would be suggested by players. When "Second World" selectively adopted them, all players were already crazy. Although players only have the right to make suggestions, the right to adopt them lies with "Second World"
", but compared to other game companies, this decision of "Second World" has taken a big step forward.
Tens of thousands of players immediately poured into this new information platform and expressed their opinions. They immediately wrote about games such as "Counter-Strike", "StarCraft", "Age of Empires", "
"The King of Fighters" are the most desired competitive games.
As for the three competition modes proposed by the "E-Sports Competition", many players have also given their own opinions. It can be said that they have brainstormed and various ideas have emerged. For example, there are proposals to directly imitate football to establish a youth league, a youth league, an adult league, etc.
Leagues, etc., all hope that this "e-sports league" organized by the Chinese can be successfully run, become a grand event, and prosper for a long time.
In the discussion between domestic and international netizens, Lin Feng arrived in Houston. As soon as he got off the plane, he saw Dawson and Morey waiting in the terminal. When they saw Lin Feng coming out, the two people greeted him and told him about the recent Houston Rockets.
He briefly explained the situation to Lin Feng.
At this time, the Houston Rockets were already in a state of turmoil. Not only did the free agents who had reached a verbal agreement refuse to join, but the team's players who were about to reach their contract period were also thinking about leaving and looking for new homes through agents. After all, even the head coach
All-star players dare to sell to a team with future draft picks. Players who still have some ability will think about changing teams in advance, so that they can perform good results with peace of mind and win a good future for themselves.
contract.
As for those players who have not yet reached their contract period, faced with this situation, they naturally have no intention of training with the team. The entire Houston Rockets are in disarray.
The players and the team are making trouble, and the media outside are also making trouble. They demoted the Houston Rockets as worthless, and scolded general manager Dawson and deputy general manager Morey as if they were the stupidest and most retarded Americans since the founding of the United States.
It is predicted in advance that this year's Houston Rockets will break the worst record in NBA history (in the 1972-73 season, the Philadelphia 76ers had 9 wins and 73 losses, a winning rate of 11.0%) and become the worst team in NBA history.
Lin Feng casually picked up a copy of the "Houston Chronicle" from the newsstand. This local newspaper also used a very conspicuous headline to criticize the Houston Rockets' failed summer trade on the front page. His words were harsh and his tone
It's so cunning that it makes people feel as sick as eating a mouthful of sweet potatoes that have been there for a month. The reporter of this article even called on all Houston Rockets fans to stop going to watch Houston Rockets games this season.
Good to support the Lakers.
Fans of the Houston Rockets, incited by provocative language in newspapers, also went to the Compaq Center every three days to cause trouble, causing Dawson and Morey to become restless.
After reading the comments in the "Houston Chronicle", Lin Feng snorted coldly.
"Dawson, help me hold a press conference!" Lin Feng said coldly.
"Ah...yes, yes." Although Dawson didn't understand what Lin Feng wanted to say to the reporter, he still called immediately to make arrangements.
"Also, take me to the headquarters of the Houston Chronicle first." Lin Feng turned around and said.
Dawson was shocked and didn't know why Lin Feng went to the "Houston Chronicle", but he still followed his instructions and drove Lin Feng to the "Houston Chronicle" headquarters in a car.
Entering the headquarters of the "Houston Chronicle", Lin Feng glanced around, raised the newspaper in his hand, and shouted loudly, "Who wrote the article on the front page today calling for Houston Rockets fans to switch to others?"
"It's me, what's wrong?" A young man stood up and looked Lin Feng up and down. He already recognized Lin Feng as the owner of the Houston Rockets and one of the world's richest people. However, there was no fear on his face.
What he said was all true. Although his tone was a bit harsh, he was not afraid. Even if Lin Feng wanted to file a lawsuit because of his wealth and power, he was not afraid.
Lin Feng looked at this young man with blond hair and his face turned cold.
"Are you a Houston Rockets fan? What are your intentions in making such a mockery of a hometown team?" Lin Feng glared.
The young man was slightly startled, but then he bit his mouth and took a step forward.
"I am a Houston Rockets fan, but your deal is too outrageous. There is no such deal. You will only make the Houston Rockets slide into the abyss. I scold you just to spur you, and at the same time, it also prevents the fans from being sad." Young.
Not to be outdone, the person spoke sharply.
Lin Feng's eyes lit up after hearing this.
"How do you know that our results this year will be very bad? I said that the Houston Rockets can still make the playoffs this year. Do you believe it or not?" Lin Feng said with a cold face.
"Ha, you are just joking if you make it to the playoffs. If you don't break the worst record in history, you can thank God." The young man laughed several times.
"So now you are just a reporter and cannot be the general manager of the team." Lin Feng said sarcastically.
The young man frowned, but he did not dare to show weakness.
"No matter what, I am a journalist and I have the right to write what I want to say. Don't think that just because you have money is great. In the United States, freedom of speech is free."
Lin Feng smiled and extended his thumb.
"Where is your boss?" Lin Feng asked loudly.
Everyone frowned slightly and looked at the young man with sympathy. If Lin Feng wanted to find his boss, he would naturally file a complaint. With Lin Feng's financial resources and status, their boss would definitely not offend Lin Feng. After all, "
The Houston Chronicle is just a small newspaper, and its owner is extremely timid.
The young man was also surprised. He found this job with great difficulty. He had just made some achievements. If he was fired, he would not know where to find a job that suits him in such a short time. He likes to be a news reporter.
, especially journalists who can comment freely.
At this time, a fat middle-aged man came out with a smile on his face and saw Lin Feng greeting him warmly.
"You are the owner of the "Houston Chronicle" newspaper, right? A newspaper like yours is worth about US$4 million. I have US$5 million here. If you take the check, the newspaper will be mine. What do you think?"
Lin Feng took out the checkbook from his pocket, quickly wrote the number, and handed it to the man.
The middle-aged man was slightly shocked. He didn't expect that Lin Feng called him out because he wanted to buy his newspaper. However, looking at the check in his hand, it turned out that it was not a fake.
"Mr. Lin, do you really want to buy my newspaper?" the middle-aged man said.
"Well, not bad, what do you think?" Lin Feng nodded.
"Okay, deal." The middle-aged man said readily. Originally, the "Houston Chronicle" did not make much money, and now with the impact of online media such as "Google", its operation has become more and more difficult. Now that Lin Feng is willing to buy it, he naturally likes it. As for Lin Feng, he is willing to buy it.
The middle-aged man doesn't want to worry about the reason why Lin Feng bought the "Houston Chronicle". Anyway, as long as he makes money, that's all.
Seeing that the boss agreed to sell the newspaper, all the employees sighed and looked at the young man with a sad look.
At this time, when the young man saw that things had become like this, he frowned, gritted his teeth, and then walked back to his desk very refreshed, simply packed up his things, and walked up to Lin Feng with a proud look on his face.
"I know what you want to do, but let me tell you, you can't fire me even if you have money. Now I am firing you. I don't want the salary anymore. You can use it to buy more newspapers!" said the young man.
After finishing, he turned around and left proudly.
Lin Feng's brows jumped, he secretly praised him, and then he grabbed the young man.
"Wait a minute, did I say I would fire you?" Lin Feng asked.
"Uh..., what do you want to do?" The young man was confused.
"Haha, on the contrary, not only will I not fire you, but I will also give you a special section in the "Houston Chronicle" for you to comment on the NBA. But there is one thing, you must target other teams and media.
, instead of aiming at my Houston Rockets." Lin Fengxiao said.
"This..." The young man felt excited after hearing this. This was something he had dreamed of doing, but this made him feel like he was being bribed by Lin Feng.
"Haha, do you have to criticize the Houston Rockets? There are 29 teams in the NBA and there are no other teams for you to criticize. Also, does the future of the Houston Rockets have to be so bad?" Lin Feng said with a smile.
After thinking for a while, the young man nodded heavily.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, I'll stay, boss." The young man nodded.
"Well, remember, from now on, you will be the mouthpiece of the Houston Rockets. Believe me, the Houston Rockets will definitely create a new dynasty, and you are our best counterattack weapon in the face of all media attacks." Lin Feng patted him hard.
Young man's shoulders.
Lin Feng's acquisition of the "Houston Chronicle" was not really out of boredom to fire this reporter, but to deal with those damn media. In the future, there will definitely be criticism from relevant parties. It will be too tiring for me to argue with these media every time. The so-called past
There is nothing more satisfying than letting the reporters deal with the reporters.
Houston TV stations and the "Houston Chronicle" are Lin Feng's best counterattack weapons. What's more, in the face of NBA referees' unfair penalties, if you protest yourself, you will be fined. If you use the media to protest, Stern can only stare.
The 21st century is an information society. Those who master information will conquer the world. And those who control public opinion will be able to control the world.
At this moment, everyone suddenly realized.
"Okay, Dawson, let's go to the press conference!" Lin Feng said with a smile. Looking at Dawson and Morey who were still in shock, Lin Feng smiled and then turned cold, "You guys
Believe it or not, I want the entire American media to shut up about me within a week."
Chapter completed!