Raising villains in Chronicles

Editor Hu was shocked when he saw the issue number.

He was moved to help others with compassion, but he violated the industry regulations. After being fired, he stayed in the province and returned to his hometown.I invite a few friends to eat every day, but I always lose my interest.

He is a middle-aged man, and this kind of thing happened when he should be moving forward in his career. He also regrets it a little. If he was a little more indifferent, he wouldn't lose his job.But it's too late to say anything now, he can only forcefully tell himself that he did nothing wrong.

Editor Hu didn't know what else he could do if he wasn't a newspaper.

Now hearing that Tian Rui asked him to start a gourmet magazine, he sounds a bit like a fantasy.

To make a newspaper requires printing, typesetting, proofreading, review, and distribution. The investment is huge. If it cannot be sold, it means that there is no way to get back the cost. The money is in vain, and there is no sound at all.

Tian Rui told him about his idea of ​​founding a newspaper, first to publish his fame and content.Then make a small soft advertisement on the page, with content accounting for eight and advertising accounting for two.In the future, we can also do some investment promotion, but the above products will be strictly reviewed.

Tian Rui's words were not that provocative, but Editor Hu listened carefully.Tian Rui asked him to set up an editorial agency, and he was the chief writer and editor.Some contributions from the county can be accepted. Although they are internal journals, they will still pay for the contributions.

Moreover, Tian Rui promised that running the newspaper is absolutely serious, not a small matter, the first printing is [-] copies, and it will increase or decrease as appropriate later, and it will not be lower than this number.

Editor Hu's heart skipped a beat when he heard that.He has achieved the position of editor-in-chief, but has little autonomy.Every article has to be reviewed, and the leaders above have a veto power.Many manuscripts that have been agreed to be published are often withdrawn temporarily. The longer you work on it, the more things that you have more than enough heart but not enough energy will appear.

This time he has great autonomy, remembering his original intention to devote himself to the paper media industry. At that time, he was still a talent in the literature department. He imagined to a few classmates that they would start their own newspaper in the future, but after ten years in the newspaper circle , I have long regarded the original statement as a joke.

But now Tian Rui let him regain his old dream.

Although it's just an internal gourmet magazine in a county, it doesn't even have the qualifications to sell it externally, but what does that matter?

There was a pounding vibration in his chest, and he tried his best to calm himself down, not to be too flustered like an innocent boy, but his heart was beating faster and faster.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Tian Rui thought that he hadn't been impressed, and continued: "Teacher Mao and Teacher Sun are ready to go out as consultants for this newspaper!"

Tian Rui didn't call him by his first name directly, but it made Editor Hu startled suddenly.He couldn't control his excitement anymore: "Really, really?"

These two old gentlemen are the leading figures in the newspaper industry. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, they were the founders of the "Republic of China Talk" newspaper.

The two old gentlemen are both in their seventies this year, and they have not been heard from since they retired from university professors. They carry too much weight in the hearts of newspaper people.

The reason why Editor Hu had such a dream when he was in the Department of Literature also has something to do with his seniors.Unexpectedly, when he was at the lowest point of his career, he got this earth-shattering news.

The newspaper founded by his editor-in-chief can win the eyes of the old man, he is so willing, and he is willing to give him no money.

Editor Hu looked at Tian Rui's eyes suddenly changed, and even his words were cautious, not daring to be contemptuous at all: "How did you move the old man?"

Seeing that Editor Hu's attitude had changed, Tian Rui coughed lightly: "Just said one thing, and they agreed." Those two old men are his old customers, even though they are over 70 years old, they are not deaf It's not that Hua's voice is loud. When the two eat roast snowflake beef, they often quarrel over whose mouth the last piece of meat falls into.

Every time Tian Rui sees them coming, he will bring up a plate of grilled tofu. The grilled tofu is marinated. The two sides of the tofu will bulge when grilled on the charcoal fire. The outside is crispy and the inside is tender, and it is delicious with barbecue sauce.Tian Rui made this for himself, and there were not many in stock, but Tian Rui ordered the store to give away a plate to anyone who was old enough to eat.

Tian Rui didn't take things like giving food to his mind, but was stopped once when he was leaving.The two old men said mysteriously that if he founded a newspaper, he could be his consultant!

Tian Rui was surprised at the time. Many employees didn't know about his application for a serial number, so how could they know.

The old man said he had someone in the newspaper circle.The news of running a private newspaper in the county was quickly spread in the newspaper circles in the province. The two old men were university professors before retiring, and some students knew that their hometown was in the county.Just call and ask respectfully, and the old man will know.

After they reported their names, Tian Rui realized that they were such a big person, and he became more determined to poach Editor Hu over.Only when there are competent people to check, they can go to the right track.

Editor Hu said: "Okay." He agreed.

To set up an editorial department, Tian Rui is an outsider, and he is not going to intervene, so let him take full responsibility.

Editor Hu talked to Tian Rui about the important conditions for setting up an editorial department, professional office equipment, a venue, auditors, and assignments to print factories.

He is in charge of recruiting people. As the boss, Tian Rui only needs to find a special accountant to follow up the accounts.

Editor Hu then communicated with former old classmates and colleagues. He didn't say that the two old gentlemen would be consultants, but only said that they would start an internal newspaper and ask them to recommend some people.

Every year, students who graduate from the Department of Literature go to the newspaper office as interns, but there are only one or two positions each year, and the remaining interns can only be forced to transfer jobs. They pick a few outstanding ones to come to them, and the salary is the same as that of the newspaper office.

Editor Hu's requirement is that he must have work experience, which is easy to cooperate with. Now that it is a start-up, there are many difficulties, so I don't want to start training newcomers. I don't have that time.

Editor Hu still has contacts after working in the newspaper industry for so many years, and he quickly called ten people.This is the minimum number of people who want to start a newspaper. Each position has a person in charge, and everyone must be independent.Later, we will decide whether to increase or decrease the number of people according to the columns.

After their research, they formulated a semi-monthly magazine, but only one page, with two sides.Adding pages means cost. They want to engage in long-term, and before the results are achieved, they can't drag down the sponsor and let an expatriate go to talk to the printing factory.

Their volume was so large that everyone in the newspaper factory was shocked. I have never heard of a private newspaper printing with a volume of 200.Because of the large volume, the printing factory also gave them a price for the newspapers that followed the commune, [-] yuan for [-] copies of a single newspaper.

The special paper used for their newspapers has enough grams, and it can also be used for small-scale color printing on it. It is a relatively high-end paper.

The dispatched Xiao Fan secretly stuffed a pack of cigarettes for the director of the printing factory.Said: "Director, we are just a small newspaper. Unlike others who are rich and rich and eat public food, every penny of ours is paid by the boss himself. Can it be cheaper."

The director of the printing factory opened the wrapping paper of the cigarettes and typed out one.Xiao Fan set him on fire winkingly.

The director of the printing factory said: "Now there is no way. Once the big machines in our printing factory are opened, they can print tens of thousands. We also need to support the workers. The price of the machines and ink is not cheap. This is given to you by acquaintances." The price. You said just now that they are all text-based, so that takes the most ink."

Xiao Fan said: "Oh, my good director, you buy the ink one by one, so it costs so much as you said. If you don't want to, I can buy you two barrels, that's okay. You can fool the layman! If [-] newspapers are printed according to the price you give, it will be [-] per printing. We are a half-monthly newspaper, and that month is [-]. We are a small county town that is not as rich as the city. [-] It’s enough to buy a house in our place, who doesn’t have enough money even if they have mountains of gold and silver?”

Then Xiao Fan said: "Give us a little bit cheaper, or I'll stay here and never leave."

When the director of the printing factory heard this, he laughed angrily, and said, "What's the matter, are you still blackmailing me?"

Xiao Fan said: "Director, good Director!"

The director of the printing factory said: "You used to be so good when you came with your master, how can you be so annoying now." The director of the printing factory also has a son as old as Xiao Fan in his family. I admire this young man.Talented and articulate.

Xiao Fan said: "The past was the past, and the present is the present. Didn't I do it for a private person?"

The director of the printing factory said: "How about this, I will give you a preferential price, choose a paper with a lower grammage, so that the cost can be reduced, and it can be half cheaper."

Sounds cheap, but that's the normal price.If newspapers with a lower weight are used, the front and back are easy to bleed through, and the number of words printed on one side can still be dealt with.For newspapers like theirs, which mainly focus on articles, large sections of text are packed together, which is a disaster.

Xiao Fan said: "That won't work, you give us 500 yuan and [-] copies of the newspapers we print."

When the director heard it, he said: "It can't be done." It was close to the cost price.If their big printing factory does not control the price, what will happen if others come in the future?

Xiao Fan said: "I promise not to tell. Besides, you don't have a lot of work. If you can't make up for it, it's better to earn less. Except for us who have a serial number, who would print such a large amount of goods. And we It’s not a one-time cooperation either, if the cooperation is good, it will be reprinted next time.”

The director knew what he said was justified, and scolded with a smile: "I don't know how Lao Hu poached you, so he knew how to torture me. Let's say this, [-] for [-] copies, this is an unprecedented price!"

This printing factory is also a state-owned factory, which prints some important documents, and occasionally undertakes some publications for newspapers and the like.There are very few retail customers.It's not good to be worn out, so I have to let go.

Xiao Fan said with a smile: "We are just a small household and can't compare with public newspapers. If it is cheaper, it can be five hundred. I have calculated that it will definitely be able to get the book." At this time, when pennies and pennies are counted, they don't want to reduce the quality of printing. Negotiating the price is very difficult.

Xiao Fan resorted to his trump card: "Our boss said that we can settle the settlement every month. What we give is cash." Although they print newspapers to make money, they settle the settlement every six months or every year. There are various meetings to be counted, and they have to be postponed until they get the money.As a result, the benefits of their factory are always paid out later than others. When asked, they say that there is no money in the factory.

If they can really settle monthly bills, the attraction to them will suddenly increase.

The director thought for a while and said: "The 700 yuan, this price is a bargain price, and there is no need to discuss it. You are also an old man in the newspaper circle, and you know the cost of this thing, but if we open the machine once, so many workers can't afford it. Do your free work for you. You spend less and we earn less, and everyone will be happy."

Having said that, it is easy to get angry if you negotiate with others again.Xiao Fan said: "How about this, don't say five hundred for me, don't say seven hundred for you, take the middle value, 600 yuan is [-] pieces. I have to apply for it when I go back. This price exceeds my budget before departure Already." This year's paper raw materials have risen, and they will definitely not agree to five hundred.

The director was angry: "Six hundred is impossible, there is no need to discuss this matter." He just didn't let the workers do it, and everyone was happy to have a leisurely time. They couldn't work hard and run out of money after thirteen tricks.

The words are a bit out of date.Xiao Fan said: "Then I'll go back and ask." After speaking, he left.

The director of the printing factory thought that he had offended someone by saying something serious.On the second day, Xiao Fan came to them again to report on time, this time carrying two catties of oranges.It's as if yesterday's unhappiness never happened.Continue to negotiate prices.

After ten days of grinding, the director of the printing factory resisted and did not let go, seeing that Xiao Fan was not discouraged and really wanted to stay here for a long time.I also admired his mobility, and said, "Aren't you bothered?"

Xiao Fan said: "Don't bother me. I can do all these things. If you have anything to do, you can order me around." He was sweeping the floor and working again.The director of the printing factory looked angry and said with a smile: "I really convinced you, let Lao Hu come to see me."

Xiao Fan knew that this was the last round of bargaining, and he was afraid that his words would not count because he was a brat.This time not only Editor Hu came, but also their accountant Jin brought the money.

There are also several representatives from the factory.From the morning to the afternoon, it's really a dead end.

Editor Hu has always been very conscious of budgeting. This is all paid by Tian Rui himself, and the difference can be much worse if it is only a penny, so he will not let go.

Another set of friendship, and the temptation of cash.Coupled with Xiao Fan's determination to set up a bed here as a long-term non-staff personnel for no purpose.

In the end, the printing factory gave up, and finally negotiated a price of 613.5 for [-] copies, and even the [-] cents after the decimal point were written into the contract.And both sides stamped their seals and pressed their fingerprints.

As soon as Editor Hu and the others left, the director of the printing factory hurriedly held a meeting with all the team leaders, and learned the trick of counter-offering in the future.Look at people... hey!

When Editor Hu left, he also praised Xiao Fan and asked him to stay here.The draft is almost complete.It will be leaving the factory soon.You have to keep an eye on the whole process, and you must first print and review it before printing.If there is a problem, avoid large-scale printing and cause losses.As long as the big machine is turned on, it will be real money.

Xiao Fan nodded in agreement.

Editor Hu said: "What we are doing is such a big event as the establishment of a publication. Maybe this is the only time in life. We must do it well. Everyone is used as two people, so that we can grow quickly. Hold on here, and you will look back. If you want to change jobs, I will personally write a letter of recommendation for you." Editor Hu has a reputation as a talented scholar in the Department of Literature, and his former classmates are also the editor-in-chiefs of major newspapers. With his words, it is equivalent to guaranteeing Xiao Fan's future future.

Xiao Fan also felt obedient, and said, "Don't worry, I'm here, nothing can go wrong."

Three days later, at the newspaper office in the county, Editor Hu was still finalizing the edition.

Other employees are also doing the final proofreading one after another. They have polished the first edition for a long time, and they can memorize some articles, and they can remember where every punctuation mark is.

The full page was sent to the old gentleman.The old man said two words after reading it, yes.

It was late at night, Tian Rui brought them supper, and said: "You have worked so hard, you should go to bed early after eating."

The editors are all young people, both male and female. The atmosphere in the office is very good. When they saw Tian Rui bringing them food, they quickly surrounded them and said, "Thank you, Boss Tian."

"What did you bring today?"

"Barbecue." As soon as Tian Rui finished speaking, they cheered happily.Most of the newspaper staff are foreigners.They had long heard that the night market was lively, but they really didn't have time to go there. They finally knew why it was so popular because of the barbecue and fried noodles that Tian Rui brought them for the past few days.

What they are looking forward to most now is this supper at night.

Several people started to eat. Although they ate dinner at night, they were hungry again in the middle of the night. Tian Rui's delivery was really timely.

Everyone called Editor Hu over to eat, but Editor Hu waved his hand, he was not in the mood to eat, he was very nervous.

He is an old man who has worked in the newspaper industry for more than ten years.I have experienced many times before adding and subtracting plates in the printing factory without being nervous, but now it is different.

Running a newspaper was his dream since he was in college.

This time I have put in all my hard work and reviewed it many times, but I am still worried that it will be sent to the printing factory.

There is no way to alleviate this anxiety.

He checked it carefully again.After reading it, I finally sealed the components of the newspaper and sent them out.

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The next day, in a small alley in a residential area, a few idlers were sitting aside chatting about things, and suddenly the postman asked, "Is Gao Daan here? I have your money order."

This sentence seems to have pressed the pause button here. The lively people who were gossiping just now couldn’t believe it. You heard me right. Gao Da’an’s family is poor, and they are poor households among poor households. Many neighbors don't like to associate with him, for fear of becoming poor.

Gao Daan is a man in his 30s, his hair is messy and unkempt like a chicken coop.

He asked the postman, "Where did you get the money order?" He didn't have any relatives who could send him money.

The postman said: "It seems to be a contribution fee from the newspaper." Then he took it out and looked at five yuan or sixty cents.He signed first, and then took the receipt to the bank to get the money.

There was another letter, which he quickly opened to read. The letter said that his [-]-word article titled "Five Flavors of Life" in the local county annals had been reposted to the local gourmet magazine.It said that his simple and optimistic writing was very contagious, and he was encouraged to continue to create, and he could also submit manuscripts, and he wrote the categories of the manuscripts in the letter.

Those neighbors who thought he was poor and never had any contact with him looked at him with admiration. They had never heard of him writing articles before.Aren't all college students who can make money by writing and writing!It is amazing that an ordinary person can make money by writing.

People around can't wait to share this huge news with others immediately.

Gao Dazhi was very excited when he got the five yuan and six. The article in the county annals was the manuscript he wrote to the commune back then. It described how he had fun in the midst of suffering and imagined the bland big pot dishes as delicacies. those days.At that time, there was no reward for being admitted to the county annals, and I had to spend money to buy the county annals for collection.Forget it because of lack of money, and it was a long time ago.

He was forced by life to give up writing articles a long time ago, but he is still very excited to receive compliments many years later.

He even wanted to find out what kind of newspaper this food magazine was, and he wanted to buy a copy after getting the manuscript fee.He can still afford two cents for a newspaper, and buy it for collection.

As a result, I asked the postman, but the postman didn't know what newspaper it was.In the same situation as him, there are five other gentlemen.Everyone was excited to varying degrees, and they didn't know what this food miscellany was. Some people directly notified all their relatives and friends that they must buy the newspaper collection of this food miscellaneous.

In the printing factory, Xiao Fan got the type-printed newspaper and carefully checked it again. After confirming that there was no problem, he notified the printing.

The director in the office reads the newspaper with tea in his hand. Originally, he just wanted to take a casual glance at what their private newspaper could do, but he couldn't stop after reading it.

All kinds of delicacies are written on it, as well as humorous life insights and so on.Each article is not long.Looks delicious!

Compared with other newspapers, this one is easier and easier to read.Each article is worth reading multiple times.Turn the page, the following is also wonderful.When I read them all and wanted to find the next page, I realized that they printed a single-page newspaper, not a newspaper with multiple pages.There is still a sense of bewilderment and incompleteness.

The director hurriedly said to the people below: "The next edition has been printed, send it here quickly." He works with newspapers every day.The first time I read a newspaper I was addicted.

Because this time is very different, the newspaper not only plays a role of enlightenment and preaching, but purely for entertainment.The director had a premonition that this was going to be a hit.The free in-house newspaper is so exciting, it doesn't give other newspapers a chance at all.

Although editor-in-chief Hu quietly created an internal magazine for the county, it touched the hearts of many people in the industry.We all know that he is depressed and frustrated after being fired from the original unit.Unexpectedly, it didn't take long for the newspaper to be published, and I wanted to know what kind of sparks he could create?

This is the first internal newspaper in the province, and the important leaders of the province have also said hello, and they want to take a look after it is printed.

But the most nervous one is Secretary Liu of the county. Although the newspaper is run by the private sector, he also made great efforts to supervise this matter!It's all good, if it collapses, they will have to eat melons.

Among the crowd, Tian Rui was probably the most down-to-earth. He had read the printed newspapers, and he would definitely give everyone a big surprise.