Chapter 45 Losing money and making a profit?
"The stage of Yongsheng class is full of people, I can't even squeeze in." Shaoning, who had just returned from Changwo Town, jumped up and down with excitement: "Grandma, a short article can actually attract so many people!
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Xiao Jing, who looked tired, smiled slightly. This was not beyond his expectation at all. It would be strange if the audience did not increase.
Today's achievement is nothing. If more people come to watch Yongsheng Class's play tomorrow, then it can be considered a success.
"You must remember one thing." Xiao Jing sighed softly: "We praise Yongsheng Class because it is indeed very good."
What he said was not very clear. Shaoning looked confused, but Dong Xiaoya nodded thoughtfully. Xiao Jing, who was too tired to speak, had no choice but to explain in detail this time.
Shao Ning nodded repeatedly, probably understanding what he meant.
This is why news reports must be based on facts. Yongsheng’s performance is really awesome. Even if you hold him up like a flower, others will take it for granted. On the contrary, if this team sings like shit, you will still
By sparing no effort in praising it, what is being damaged is not the reputation of Yongsheng Class, but the newspaper's own brand name and credibility.
After speaking, Xiao Jing was a little more energetic than before. Shao Ning, who was full of doubts, couldn't help but ask: "Speaking of which, why should our newspaper be given to others for free? We worked so hard to make it, shouldn't it be sold?
Money?”
The bet with his father became a worry for Shaoning. For Su Yuxian, he always thought about the three thousand taels of silver. When he saw that the newspaper that had been finally printed was distributed in vain, he said, "His heart is in
"Drip of blood" is not an exaggeration.
"In order to let more people see it, we should develop the habit of reading newspapers." Xiao Jing said helplessly: "Didn't I tell you before? Only the first three issues are free. Why are you anxious?"
Besides, which newspaper company expects to make a lot of money by selling newspapers?
According to Xiao Jing's investigation, a newspaper can be sold for up to five cents, which is also the upper limit of ordinary people's psychology. Unless they are die-hard fans or people who urgently need relevant information, once the price of a newspaper exceeds this figure, many people will
Abandon the purchase.
One thousand newspapers cost five cents each. According to the market price in Ruidu, one tael of silver can be exchanged for about one thousand three hundred to one thousand four hundred coins. In this way, the five thousand cents obtained from selling newspapers
The money was just over three taels of silver, and the combined daily salary of ten scribes was two taels, not counting their food expenses.
In other words, even if it starts selling newspapers, the Mirror is only losing money and making money.
Xiao Jing didn't dare to tell Shaoning this truth, he was afraid that he would be slapped to death by the kid in the middle of the conversation.
Of course, he also has things to worry about, such as people's consumption outlook. Once everyone gets used to free newspapers, will so many people still pay for them?
Judging from the consumption habits of previous lives, this worry is not unreasonable. After all, many people will be resistant to products that are free first and then charged, and will give up after the free period.
However, there is no need to worry about this matter. For the "Mirror" at the moment, "whether readers will read it" is far more important than "whether they will buy it or not."
As long as more and more people can see this newspaper and become interested in the newspaper and news, Xiao Jing doesn't care whether you circulate it or copy it. Cultivate a readership first, and the rest will naturally follow.
Besides, who knows whose child it is? He has full confidence in the "Mirror". As long as the content is good, is he afraid that there will be no buyers?
His ambitions go far beyond selling newspapers on the street!
"Don't be stunned." Xiao Jing said with a smile: "I said this morning that when the three of us come back from distributing newspapers, everyone will have a half-day holiday. This is such a rare opportunity, why don't you go and have free time?"
Shao Ning, whose eyes were shining, immediately got ready to rush out of the door. Xiao Jing looked at him with a wry smile and sighed: "No matter what you do, don't go crazy, there will be more tomorrow."
Busy."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shaoning disappeared. Pan Feiyu said a few useless words, and then left the main room with a sneer.
Xiao Jing let out a long breath. The job of distributing newspapers is really not something ordinary people do.
He brought 400 newspapers and was responsible for Xicheng and Nancheng. Shao Ning brought 400 newspapers and was responsible for Dongcheng and Beicheng. Pan Feiyu brought 200 newspapers and was responsible for the small towns around Ruidu.
Pushing the cart around, not only talking, but also judging whether each person is a potential reader based on his clothing, expression, temperament, and language. The dual physical and mental exertion has aggravated the fatigue. Now Xiao Jing only has one wish, that
Just have a good sleep.
However, many thoughts were still spinning around in his mind like a revolving lantern:
It has been distributed to such a large area, so the coverage rate is pretty good, right?
In order to take care of the production cycle, most of the news selected in the newspaper are low-timeliness news. Will it be criticized by others?
Hey, this issue of "Mirror" is actually a shopping guide-type miscellaneous newspaper. What people like most is practical information...
After thinking about it, Xiao Jing suddenly raised his head, with a gentle smile on his face.
As soon as he saw Dong Xiaoya still standing in front of him, he asked as if he had grabbed a savior: "Xiaoya, has my new cotton coat been delivered?"
Dong Xiaoya smiled and replied: "We arrived the day before yesterday."
"Great." Xiao Jing clenched his fists happily: "I'm going to the city tomorrow. Since I can wear it, I'll wear a new cotton coat."
After that, he said to Dong Xiaoya: "Xiaoyuan has been complaining that his sister doesn't play with him these days. It's rare that you have time, so go and accompany him."
Dong Xiaoya nodded and left the main room.
Xiao Jing, who was in a very high mood, talked to himself for a long time in front of the table. His voice was not loud, so no one could hear what he said.
After a while, he stood up unsteadily, showing his fatigue, probably wanting to go back to the room to sleep. However, the battle between the upper eyelids and the lower eyelids became more intense, and he stood there for a while.
In the time it took to have a cup of tea, I didn’t even take a step forward.
Finally, under the constant impact of tiredness, he finally lay down on the table.
Xiao Jing is really tired these days.
In the entire editorial department, he is the only one who knows how to create a newspaper and how to run it. Therefore, he does almost everything by himself, and the result of the complicated affairs is that he sleeps less than two hours a day.
After a while, someone entered the house. The person closed the door and walked straight to Xiao Jing's side.
The one who left and returned was Dong Xiaoya. These days, she had witnessed with her own eyes how Xiao Jing, who was in a workaholic state, "self-abuse". The reason why she didn't leave with Shaoning and the others just now was because she saw Xiao Jing's bad state.
That's right, I'm afraid something will happen to him.
"Young Master doesn't care about your body too much."
After sighing softly, Dong Xiaoya put a piece of clothing on Xiao Jing's body. Her movements were very slow, very light, and very gentle, for fear of waking up the poor man in front of her who had just fallen asleep.
Chapter completed!