In the busiest area of Central, Hong Kong, there is an eye-catching skyscraper, forty-five stories high, luxurious and spectacular, with majestic style and unique decoration.
The house number of this skyscraper is: China Environmental Protection No. 222.
Hong Kong's privately-owned newspaper, "Hong Kong Daily News", which has always ranked first in circulation, is located in this skyscraper.
As early as the Japanese occupation period, as of 1944, there were only six or seven daily newspapers in Hong Kong. "Hong Kong Daily News" was the largest of them, and it was also the only one that survived the liberation.
After the British came to Hong Kong, government-run newspapers and private newspapers sprung up, and "Hong Kong Daily News" still ranked first among many peers.
Why has "Hong Kong Daily News" achieved such great success? First, the newspaper is well-funded, and its boss is Mr. Wu Xunlei, a giant in Hong Kong's banking industry - "Chairman of Nanyang Bank". Second, the editor-in-chief, Dr. Lin Fangcun, is a newspaper
A rare wonder in the world
Third, the newspaper has a group of pervasive reporters who can get social news that is difficult to obtain in other newspapers, magazines, and tabloids. Fourth, the newspaper also has a group of undisclosed information providers who always provide reliable intelligence and accurate information to the newspaper.
information.
As soon as the newspaper gets a clue, it immediately organizes a special team to follow up and investigate, get an in-depth understanding of the matter, and often reveal news or scandals that "send off a thousand waves with one stone."
For more than half a century, the "Hong Kong Daily News" has been a daily newspaper with great influence on Hong Kong's public opinion circles. Its influence and scope have even expanded to Southeast Asia and the Western world. Even the official newspaper run by the Hong Kong authorities has
Sometimes you have to give in three points.
That morning at 8:20, Ms. Yu Xiaoman, director of the newspaper's news department and reporter, came to the lobby on the ground floor on time, took the elevator to the 29th floor, and walked into her editorial office.
Ms. Yu Xiaoman is twenty-four years old this year. She has an oval-shaped face, like a lily. She is very tall, 1.73 meters tall, with graceful curves, healthy and plump. Her black hair flows freely, and her cheeks often have sweet smiles.
Smiles are sometimes filled with the chill of autumn wind.
A pair of eyes are like two clear springs, flashing autumn waves, burning with the flame of youth. The tall breasts double the charm and make people fascinated. The pair of slender thighs attract the eyes of many envious people. In addition, the clothes are fashionable and the jewelry is dazzling.
She is a complete white-collar beauty.
Astonishing beauty often helps Yu Xiaoman, and she gets a lot of news that others cannot get. Coupled with her talent and sharp writing, she has achieved great achievements in her career that are not commensurate with her age. She has become the "Xiangdao Daily News"
》One of the best journalists.
Today, this famous reporter from the "Hong Kong Daily News" does not have the smile of the past on her face, and the twinkling gaze in her eyes has no luster. When she sits in front of her Malaysian red teak desk, she is simply dejected.
Awesome.
The attack on Xiong Yuanju, the president of the "Xiangdao Xiong Clan" kingdom, and his bodyguards in Tiancheng a few days ago was a major news that broke out in Xiangdao in recent years. The first person to get the news was not her, Yu Xiaoman, but "Xiangdao Morning News"
The male reporter Huang, whom she had always looked down upon, was then attacked at the "Wild Boar's Cave Mental Hospital", killing 183 mental patients, and only 6 lunatics in the underground ward survived.
This was undoubtedly another explosive news. The news was first reported by the Hong Kong Morning Post, causing a sensation in the public opinion circle.
Obviously, these two major news in Tiancheng and Xiangdao have brought great reputation to "Xiangdao Morning Post", and at the same time brought considerable losses to "Xiangdao Daily News", putting the daily newspaper with the largest circulation in Xiangdao at a disadvantage.
An embarrassing situation.
As the director of the Information Department, Yu Xiaoman was known as the "all-pervasive" chief "uncrowned king". At this time, she felt very uncomfortable.
What makes her feel heavy is not the issue of responsibility, but the fact that she still has not found a good way out of the predicament and cannot find the latest source of information.
The Hong Kong Police Department, which is responsible for investigating the case, is also at a loss. Like the "Hong Kong Daily News", it is in the same predicament. It endures the censure of newspapers and news organizations and ignores it. The police chief who appears on TV news programs always
With a depressed face, he endured criticism from all directions.
"bite!"
At this time, the phone on the desk rang. Yu Xiaoman was stunned and immediately picked up the phone. The voice of editor-in-chief Lin Meiling came, asking her to go to the editor-in-chief's office immediately.
"Come here right away."
"Okay, I'll go."
After putting down the phone, Yu Xiaoman did not get up immediately, but stared blankly at the dark sky outside the window.
Dr. Lin Meiling, the editor-in-chief of the "Hong Kong Daily News" where she works, studied in the United States in her early years and graduated from the Department of Journalism at the University of California. She later went to London and Cambridge University to further her studies and received a doctorate. She was employed as a special correspondent in Southeast Asia for the Los Angeles Times of the United States.
, quickly stood out and became an eye-catching new star in the newspaper industry.
Later, during an interview in Hong Kong, I met Mr. Wu Xunlei. Wu admired Lin's talent very much. It happened that the editor-in-chief of "Hong Kong Daily News" was tragically injured in a car accident and suffered severe brain damage. He could not continue to serve. Wu tried his best to lure Lin to Hong Kong.
Taking over the position of editor-in-chief of "Hong Kong Daily News".
Lin Meiling felt grateful for Mr. Wu Xunlei's kindness and resolutely resigned from the "Los Angeles Times" and came to Hong Kong to take over the "Hong Kong Daily News".
As expected, the newspaper has improved even more. It constantly discloses news from the political, military, financial, police, and gambling circles. It is unique in the world of public opinion and impresses colleagues.
The reason why Lin Meiling was able to achieve amazing results in a short period of time is closely related to her unique newspaper purpose and strict requirements for reporters.
Her mission for the Hong Kong Daily News was: "To make or destroy people's reputations."
Her request to reporters is: "In order to get the news you need, you don't know how to use any means, including but not limited to immoral means." Among many reporters, Yu Xiaoman is the best at using various means. But it just happens that
This outstanding person has made no achievements or grabbed headlines in these two recent "super storms", and has nothing new.
"Dang, Dang, Dang."
At this time, there was a knock on the door outside, and Lin Meiling said, "Please come in."
Looking at Yu Xiaoman who came in, he knew that she was in the same unhappy mood as him and had no new breakthroughs, so he couldn't bear to blame his favorite disciple.
"What should I drink?" Lin Meiling asked calmly after Yu Xiaoman sat down, "Coffee or red wine?"
"If there is brandy," Yu Xiaoman opened her handbag, took out a cigarette, smoked one, put it in her mouth, lit the lighter with a "pop" and said, "Just a small cup."
"Difficulties are temporary, and there will always be solutions. The problem is that the mood cannot be depressed." Lin Meiling opened the wine cabinet and said, "Look, I don't have brandy here, but I do have Maotai, a wine that is more delicious than brandy."
"Thank you." Yu Xiaoman took the wine glass and took a sip.