People seemed to have forgotten their respect for the new president and were completely absorbed in the shock of becoming a penny press.
Some people just blinked silently, but there was an expression of disbelief on their faces.
Some people were whispering to each other fiercely, their faces turning pale with anger.
Editor-in-Chief Steve Ryan seemed to have a smile on his face, shaking his head as if he thought Sean was joking.
Only John and Judy stood in a panic, not knowing what to do.
Before announcing this, Sean Dickinson had already expected to face such a situation.
Therefore, he just stood silently in the emotional storm, letting the wind and rain blow...
He knew that the people in front of him were so sensitive about becoming "Penny News" precisely because they felt proud to be members of the "Evening News".
The difference between "penny newspapers" and "non-penny newspapers" goes beyond pricing.
They represent two ideals - populism, where newspapers are affordable for everyone, and elitism, where not everyone is interested in what's going on in the world.
The war between "penny newspapers" and "non-penny newspapers" is more like a collision of the ideas of two eras.
As a symbol of upper-class life, "New Testament Evening News" was once a pioneer in the camp against "penny newspapers".
Even though history has proven which concept is more consistent with reality, as sales are deteriorating today, not joining the penny newspapers is the last glory of the Evening News.
And this new boss wants to break the last of their backbone.
If it becomes a penny newspaper, will the New Testament Evening News still be the New Testament Evening News?
Oh, right! The newcomer even dropped the name!
Finally, the fear of change turned into a kind of doubt directed at Sean.
Some people think that their bad premonitions have been fulfilled: this second-generation rich man from Leon really doesn’t understand anything, he is playing tricks!
Mr. Bennett transferred the newspaper to him, which was a disaster for the newspaper!
This young man thinks he will achieve something if he is ambitious. He is simply stupid!
People's eyes are full of anger, doubt and incomprehension.
In such a whirlpool, the editor-in-chief Ryan, sitting opposite Sean, was very calm - he closed his eyes, with a certain arc at the corner of his mouth, and shook his head gently, as if to say, there is no need to spend anything at all. Thoughts, this young man will dig his own grave...
One reporter even shouted: "We have been working with those penny papers for so long, and finally we have become penny papers ourselves?"
"There are people buying 4 cents, why should we turn into a penny paper?!"
Someone realized the shallowness of Sean's thinking: "Reducing prices will not increase sales! Our readership has been basically fixed. Even if we reduce prices, those in the downtown area will not buy it!"
"If the price is reduced, the monthly income will become less! Then the newspaper company will really be doomed!"
"Does the price reduction mean a salary reduction?" someone murmured, "If the salary needs to be reduced, then I would rather not work!"
The idea that Sean threw out hit a closed world.
This idea bounces around the world, creating a storm of negative emotions…
But what Sean did was do nothing.
He listened and watched quietly without refuting, until people said they were tired, until the room gradually became quiet, until people calmed down and realized that they were having a meeting, not a debate...
"Are you done, everyone?" After some direct questioning and objection, Sean's expression and voice did not change at all, "Then it's time for me to say it..."
His voice was clear and clear, as if it had the power to soothe people's hearts and also had a penetrating power: "First of all, what you want to save is actually this newspaper, not the name "New Testament Evening News".
"No matter what the name of this newspaper is changed, its core and essence will not change - it is a group spirit.
"So, this spirit can be called whatever it is."
Sean's eyes met with pairs of eyes. Some people felt ashamed for their recent gaffe, and thus could not keep looking at Sean: "We always think that we are the force that changes the world, but sometimes we feel guilty because of ourselves. His stubbornness becomes the villain in the story.
"If we open our eyes and observe carefully, and then analyze it with a rational mind, we will find that the newspaper industry is changing with each passing day, and it is no longer what we knew before...
"You can tell just from the sales volume that the penny newspaper has won the favor of the times."
The conference room became extremely quiet. Most people put aside their anger and prejudices and thought about Sean's words.
"Penny newspapers, non-penny newspapers... We have been fighting enemies that do not exist for too long in the barriers we have set up..."
"Ultimately, the price of a newspaper is just a sales strategy, but we attach too much meaning to it.
“These meanings in turn bind us.
"In the tide of the times, we have become the stubborn party because we refuse to believe and embrace change...
"Is it really worth it?"
A gust of wind blew outside the window, which was slightly cold, but it took away the dull atmosphere in the conference room.
"I firmly believe that the Evening News can still be saved," Sean nodded slightly, feeling the subtle change in the atmosphere, "because the Evening News still has you - I appreciate the spirit you just showed in fighting for what you believe in, But I hope you can use this power in the right direction.
"And I am the one responsible for finding that direction."
People's eyes, which were a little confused at first, were raised.
"Embracing change is not easy...
"But I believe that after the change, you will truly unleash the energy that already exists within you."
"But, on the other hand..." Sean clasped his knuckles lightly on the table, looking at the ice that has never melted, and at the senior members of the editorial department, "I know that some people here are... No matter what, you can't understand what I said.
“I also don’t want to be a willful manager.
“So, if you have any questions or suggestions about the three measures that will be implemented next, you are welcome to come to my office to discuss with me one by one after the meeting.
"I'd love to hear your thoughts."
Having said this, Sean walked out of the already quiet conference room.
After he left the conference room, there was another discussion behind him.
After he entered his office and closed the door, he could hear the discussion getting louder.
He knew that a storm of ideas was sweeping across the entire newspaper, and all he could do was wait quietly.
He heard employees marching outside his office window like a protest crowd.
Everyone was discussing something loudly, some were instigating, some were responding, and some's voices were full of anger. And more people are thinking...
At this time, if the person sitting in the president's office is a pessimist or a blind follower, he may have surrendered.
He will be unable to bear the anger shown by people, and he will begin to imagine the horror of mass resignations that will cause the newspaper to stop running. He will rush out of his door and loudly announce that the reform will be shelved, trying to calm the anger of everyone...
These inner dramas, however, do not belong to Sean Dickinson.
As a hidden seeker, Sean has experienced much scarier scenes than this.
Therefore, when Sean saw the gathering of angry people outside the door through the frosted glass, he didn't feel any waves in his heart.
He was just waiting quietly.
He knew that what was brewing outside the door was a battle, a battle that was completely different from exploring...
