When Song Xueqi, the editor-in-chief of "New Entertainment Weekly", brought her assistants A Shuang and Xiao Wen to the Hanhai Media Building, she was secretly speechless.
The lobby on the first floor of Fujin Building was already overcrowded, and countless reporters from the news media were gathered in every corner discussing something.
Song Xueqi looked at it with big eyes and was shocked all over.
In addition to print media like them, many well-known TV media people also arrived at the scene, such as reporters from CCTV, Donghai Satellite TV, and Shonan Satellite TV.
It can be said that almost all the media mouthpieces with certain influence in the country are present here.
"This is a big deal. Li Qing is really unlucky this time. It coincides with this sensitive period, and many people are forcing him to express his stance."
When the editor-in-chief Zhang Shuang saw this scene, he said with some sympathy: "If it hadn't been for this incident, Li Qing would have gone one step further and opened up the US market. That would be the White House..."
"You are so stupid, you are a class enemy, the evil force that bombed our embassy in Trudeau!"
Assistant Zheng Xiaowen said angrily: "Li Qing should take a stand at this time! There is no small matter in front of the country. As an idol, he should guide his fans, especially a popular idol like Li Qing, who has fans all over China. His every word and deed
, being watched by countless people, if you accidentally make a mistake, it will be too late to say anything!"
Song Xueqi turned around and scolded in a low voice: "Keep your voices down!"
Zhang Shuang and Zheng Xiaowen were immediately silent.
"No matter how others report it, we must guide Li Qing's deeds in the right direction. You'd better stop gossiping. Others will think that we, New Entertainment Weekly, are ungrateful!" Song Xueqi said.
Zhang Shuang and Zheng Xiaowen looked at each other. They both knew what the editor-in-chief meant. At first, the sales volume of "New Entertainment Weekly" was poor, and it almost fell into the top ten media in the capital. It was ignored by everyone. Later, the notice got Li Qing's headline.
News, and a steady stream of reports later, brought Li Qing back to life.
In the eyes of many people, "New Entertainment Weekly" is very supportive of the Li faction, having printed the label of Li Qing as early as two years ago.
Zheng Xiaowen reluctantly said: "But in the face of big right and wrong, we must also do our responsibilities well. What is a reporter? Is it just engaged in information collection and news reporting? What is the difference between that and a machine? Journalists are also flesh and blood people.
, there are also subjective thoughts. In the face of right and wrong choices, we must make the right choice..."
"What are you talking about? How do you know that Li Qing will make the wrong choice?" Zhang Shuang glared.
Zheng Xiaowen immediately retorted: "If it were you, would you give up your great future and refuse the invitation from the White House? Do you know what the White House represents? How many people in China can have the opportunity to have dinner with the President of the United States at the White House? Li
If Qing was willing to refuse the invitation from the White House, why didn't he stand up and express his attitude as soon as possible, but delayed it for so long? Didn't he just want to wait and see what happens? If this matter didn't affect him, he might still wait for it.
After the influence subsided, the White House once again had a drink with Kennedy! There are too many people like this, who are in China, but want to get an American green card and become a banana man!"
Zhang Shuang snorted coldly: "If that's the case, what's the difference between being a traitor and a lackey? But I believe Li Qing wouldn't do this."
"It's useless for you to believe."
Zheng Xiaowen pointed at the dense crowd of reporters in the Zhang Hall, "If they believed it, they wouldn't wait here for a day. The reason why they didn't leave was to force Li Qing to express his attitude? And...you a few days ago
Aren't you still in the office complaining about how our country is bad? Oh, by the way, did you also say that you would immigrate when you have money? You won't forget it, right?"
Zhang Shuang felt that his lungs were about to be deceived. Feeling the strange look from the editor, he gritted his teeth and said: "Zheng Xiaowen! I was born in China and died as a Chinese ghost. I was just complaining casually! I was
I swear here that no matter how bad the country is, I, Zhang Shuang, will never leave Chinese citizenship!"
"Are you done? Shut up!"
At this time, Song Xueqi couldn't help it anymore, raised her voice and said angrily: "Do you still want to do it? If you don't want to do it, get out of here!"
"I...I'm so angry!" Zheng Xiaowen felt a little aggrieved.
"Xiaowen, this is what I usually teach you? Before the facts show the truth, you just rely on your own fabrications to finalize the results?"
Song Xueqi said coldly: "Do you think you don't need to bear legal responsibility for fabricating lies and fanning the flames?"
Isn’t that what everyone does?
Do you always go online like this?
Zheng Xiaowen glanced at the angry Song Xueqi, but ultimately did not say these words.
When other media people heard the content of the quarrel between people from "New Entertainment Weekly", they all looked like they were watching the fun.
You know, "New Entertainment Weekly" always supported the Li faction in the original confrontation between Hanhai and Yuanzheng.
Nowadays, even among the pro-Lee faction, there are differences and controversies, which is enough to show the impact this incident has had on Li Qing.
As long as Li Qing doesn't express his position for one minute, then every minute after that, he will be labeled as a traitor and a lackey. In serious cases, he may even be called a traitor.
In fact, in the eyes of many people, Li Qing would eventually take a stand no matter what.
And the final result must be to refuse the trip to the White House, reject the invitation of the President of the United States in public, and cooperate with domestic media and public opinion to boycott and condemn the United States!
This is the only way he can go.
Otherwise, no matter how popular Li Qing is in China, he will suffer a devastating blow.
Part of this blow may come from radio and television, but it is more likely to come from the spontaneous resistance of the people.
After experiencing many disasters before the founding of New China, people cherish a peaceful life and do not allow anyone to destroy such peace, not even the national idol.
As expected.
Ten hours after the bombing of the embassy incident, in the evening, Hanhai finally held a press conference, and claimed that it would respond to the recent news that the US President warmly invited Li Qing in front of the cameras of media from all over the world.
Questions about going to the White House for dinner.
Outside the window, there are still images of countless college students marching with banners and shouting, "Down with imperialism."
In the brightly lit office outside the window, after Li Qing finished negotiating with Zhou Shu, Liu Qin, Fang Haotian and others, he gently opened the glass door of the office.
Under the serious eyes of nearly a hundred employees, the group of people seemed to have made the most important decision and walked calmly towards the press conference hall on the first floor.
Want to decide?
Then I'll give you a decision.
When the glass door of the press conference hall was pushed open, countless spotlights flashed in an instant.
Hundreds of news media practitioners in the hall all stood up at this moment, rushing towards Li Qing and his group with microphones and recorders in their hands.
"Li Qing, our embassy in Trudeau was bombed last night, do you have anything to say?"
"Kennedy repeatedly invited you to the White House for dinner. What is the special purpose?"
"Mr. Li, there are rumors that you are about to immigrate to the United States. Is this true or false? Can you give your fans a response?"
"How did "The Three-Body Problem" become popular in the United States?"
"At this time when the country is angry and the people are angry, Li Qing, have you still decided to go to the White House to meet with Kennedy despite public opinion?"
"Li Qing, do you think this incident will have an impact on your trip to Washington?
"Are you Chinese?"
Under the obstruction of the security guards, Li Qing and others did not suffer too much interference and ignored the reporters' questions.
But when asked if he was Chinese, Li Qing suddenly stopped, turned around, looked at the excited male reporter, and said word for word: "I am Chinese."
After saying that, Li Qing walked up to the podium, while Zhou Shu and others stood on both sides of Li Qing, keeping a certain distance.
Seeing the reporters' expressions that were either excited, sad, angry, or gloating about their misfortune, Zhou Wei and others sighed slightly in their hearts.
This is the uncrowned king.
They control the voice of society and dominate public opinion. Their reports can make a person famous all over China in an instant, and can also change public opinion and make a person despised by everyone.
"This press conference was quite unexpected. I personally did not expect that everyone would be so concerned about my statement. I am sorry to have kept everyone waiting for so long."
On the podium, Li Qing threw the prepared speech on the stage, then straightened the microphone, went directly to the topic, and said seriously: "As we all know, not long ago, President Kennedy of the United States publicly invited me to the White House at the University of Washington. I
I don’t think this is something worthy of everyone’s attention. To be honest, I’m very busy. I have to write songs, scripts, novels, film, manage companies, etc. How can I find time to go to the White House?
?”
When this sentence was said, some reporters in the audience laughed.
No time to go to the White House?
Who believes it!
Li Qing continued to say seriously: "In addition to this major event that happened this morning, which made the whole country sad and angry, as a Chinese, don't say I don't have time, even if I have time, I will not go to the United States. If it is just
Having a meal with Kennedy, as a person who has carried five thousand years of Chinese etiquette, is of course possible and I will not refuse, but..."
But what?
Everyone opens their eyes wide.
"But what I'm very confused about is that Kennedy, as a fan of my books, likes to read my books, but he wants me to travel thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to find him? So... Excuse-me? Are you sure you're not joking? You are mine
Book lover, so you are justified?"
Li Qing said doubtfully: "I'm really curious, is he a fan of mine, or am I a fan of his? I'm sorry, this is the first time I've met such a big fan, oh, it's also the last time.
"
Any reporters in the audience who could not hold back burst out laughing.
For a time, the originally tense atmosphere was instantly dispersed at this moment.
In just a few words, Li Qing expressed his attitude in humorous language, and the reporters all showed expressions that confirmed this.
After a while, the reporters all began to take out their mobile phones, lowered their heads to edit text messages, and quickly asked the company editorial departments behind them to start sorting out relevant articles.