The reason why Cao Weidong came up with this idea was actually inspired by "Ming Pao".
Ming Pao is a newspaper founded by Mr. Jin.
Mr. Jin is a famous martial arts novel writer, journalist, entrepreneur, political commentator, social activist, and one of the "Four Talents in Hong Kong" in Hong Kong. The "Ming Pao" he founded occupies a decisive position in Hong Kong.
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Anyone who knows something about Hong Kong history must have heard of the name "Ming Pao".
It can be said that "Ming Pao" is the most influential newspaper in Hong Kong City.
It is said that Hong Kong people will sigh with emotion every time before going abroad——
Oops, I won’t be able to read Ming Pao again for a while!
This shows that the people of Hong Kong City love "Ming Pao".
The development of "Ming Pao" basically relies on the two major sections of editorial and literature.
Literary aspects.
There are not only martial arts novels serialized by Mr. Jin.
Famous Hong Kong writers such as Zhang Xiaoxian and Yi Shu will come to write for "Ming Pao".
And in terms of editorial.
Mr. Jin also often writes editorials to discuss some hot topics.
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"Start a magazine?"
Ding Pinghou was a little moved.
He has spent most of his life dealing with magazines and newspapers.
I really like this industry.
It would be great if you could return to the field you love.
Cao Weidong smiled.
"I not only want to start a magazine, but I also want to start a newspaper at the same time, and make the number one newspaper in Hong Kong!"
Both Ding Pinghou and Wang Shouyi were shocked.
Number one in Hong Kong?
Cao Weidong is really brave to think.
Cao Weidong was playing with his teacup and talking.
"There are generally two types of newspapers in Hong Kong cities nowadays. One type is relatively high-level, such as Ta Kung Pao, Ming Pao, etc. These are basically the same as political newspapers, with their own political opinions and specific groups of people."<
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"The other type is low-level ones such as "Rattlesnake", "Transcendence", etc., which mainly cater to the low-level interests of male readers."
"But everyone, as long as you understand the newspapers in Hong Kong City, you will find that in this huge Hong Kong City, there are too few newspapers that dare to guide the people of Hong Kong to think freely... and the one I want to start
, is such a positive, sincere, well-intentioned newspaper that guides people to think freely."
Wang Shouyi is also an old man in the magazine company, and he knows very well about the management of newspapers and magazines.
He admitted that what Cao Weidong said was reasonable.
But after thinking carefully, he still raised his own questions.
"Mr. Cao, there are so many newspapers, big and small, in Hong Kong, and the competition is fierce. Even if we make some money through the single volume of "Zhu Xian 1", this is a big bottomless hole, and our money is simply not enough to fill it." "What are your thoughts on this?"
Cao Weidong smiled.
"We can follow the example of "Ming Pao". The early "Ming Pao" also mainly focused on novels and interesting materials. It used topics of interest to ordinary people and martial arts novels to attract people. It was published every day and gradually accumulated popularity."
"In addition, we can also develop newspaper advertising business, increase income, and maintain the operation of newspapers."
Wang Shouyi frowned and retorted.
"Mr. Jin is a legend in Hong Kong literature and has many readers. How can we compare?"
Cao Weidong said.
"What if I could come up with a novel better than Zhu Xian?"
Ding Pinghou shook his head.
"Zhu Xian is already such an excellent work... The only one that can surpass Zhu Xian 1 is Zhu Xian 2, right?"
Cao Weidong did not refute.
You really don’t know anything about the power of time travellers.
I have almost finished writing the entire series of "Zhu Xian". Which one should I "copy" for my next book?
A misty journey?
Is Buddha the Tao?
Kunlun?
Searching for Gods?
Hey, I read too many books in my previous life, so it was really hard to make a decision.
Cao Weidong thought a little bit.
.......
Since the single volume of "Zhu Xian 1" was released, the popularity of "Zhu Xian" has skyrocketed.
Sweeping through all the novels published in the same period.
"Zhu Xian 1" was first published with only 3,000 copies.
This is the money Cao Weidong, Ding Pinghou and Wang Shouyi put together.
And just one week later.
"Zhu Xian 1" was reprinted three times, and the total printing volume reached a terrifying 100,000 copies!
At the same time, "Zhu Xian 2" and "Zhu Xian 3" were released at the same time, making readers excited!
It is said that it is "Zhu Xian 2" and "Zhu Xian 3", but it is actually the middle part of "Zhu Xian 1" written by Cao Weidong.
However, due to the limitation of the size of a single book, the content of one book is divided into three volumes.
The three separate volumes of "Zhu Xian 1", "Zhu Xian 2" and "Zhu Xian 3" constitute the completed story of the first volume of Zhu Xian, pushing the popularity of Zhu Xian to a climax.
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During the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Competition, Zhang Xiaofan, without anyone noticing, relied on his own Taoist practice and the strange power of the fire stick to rush into the top four.
However, in the four-to-two competition, Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi started a fierce battle. In order to win, he exposed his own moral character and the evil spirit of the fire stick. The Qingyun Sect began to trace the origin of the fire stick, and Zhang Xiaofan was in a desperate situation...
Fortunately, I have the help of noble people.
Zhang Xiaofan escaped.
Later, after various adventures, Zhang Xiaofan discovered the first volume of the devil's sect's classic "Book of Heaven" on the stone carvings deep in the secret cave of "The Abyss of Death".
And because he took care of the three great masters of Buddhism, demons, and Taoism, he cultivated the true Dharma.
There is a vague feeling that the three families have reached the same destination through different paths.
However, before Zhang Xiaofan could think about it deeply, another wave started to rise again.
While stumbling, he was involved in the conflict between the righteous way and the demonic sect.
At this point, the magnificent world of cultivating immortals has completely unveiled a mysterious veil to Zhang Xiaofan...
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"Fortunately, I had a good impression of Qingyun Sect before, but now it seems that they are just a group of hypocrites."
"The conflict between the righteous path and the demonic religion is really exciting. Zhang Xiaofan practices Buddhism, Taoism, and demonism at the same time. There seems to be plot foreshadowing?"
"I kneel down. I really kneel down for the author. The layout of this book is so big! I'm really looking forward to the content that follows."
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Ding Pinghou has been waiting at the door of Longfei Bookstore these days, pretending to be an ordinary book buyer to communicate with readers, asking everyone for their opinions and views on "Zhu Xian".
Without exception, everyone gave "Zhu Xian" a very high evaluation.
Some people even commented.
Cao Weidong is the only writer in the Hougang City era who can rival Mr. Jin.
Ding Pinghou heard the praise given by everyone.
Instead, I felt a little restless.
The three single volumes of "Zhu Xian" build a magnificent world, pushing the story of ordinary boy Zhang Xiaofan to the crossroads of destiny.
This is certainly outstanding.
But it also raises readers’ expectations.
As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the harder you fall.
If the content of the later volumes of "Zhu Xian" is slightly unsatisfactory, Cao Weidong will probably be trolled to death by the majority of trolls.
Falling off the altar!
At this moment, this word came to Ding Pinghou's mind.
He couldn't care about anything else and hurriedly returned to Suite No. 1 of the Mandarin Hotel, planning to discuss the follow-up content of Zhu Xian with Weidong.