John Jackson got up early today. When he walked out of Schroeder's barber shop, he raised his wrist and looked at his watch. There were still twenty minutes before work. It takes just enough time to walk from here to the Lighthouse Evening News editorial office. water
He just got a new haircut. The temples are short and gradually grow upwards, and the golden and chestnut hair on top is combed back. This hairstyle makes his baby face look more mature. When making a request to Mr. Schroeder, he directly took out a photo - it was a recent photo taken by the Evening Beacon's own reporter for an exclusive interview with Mr. Sean Dickinson.
"Just have this haircut." John requested.
The morning air is slightly cool, the sun is directly in front of you, and the sunlight shines on your face and chest. It feels like you are awakening something...
As an adult in his twenties, John Jackson disliked being called "Little John." Because he thinks that, except for his face, which looks a bit younger, he is very mature both in mind and manner.
Maybe not as mature as his boss Sean Dickinson, but definitely not suitable for a name like "Little John", right?
With this thought in mind, he straightened his slightly hunched back and walked more steadily, without much expression on his face - just like Mr. Dickinson when he walked.
He imagined Sean's appearance and felt that he seemed to have momentum. Just like Mr. Dickinson. A polite gray wolf in a suit. water
Little John bought coffee and sandwiches at the breakfast shop at the door. Although he knew that his idol drank coffee without sugar, he still couldn't help but take two packets of sugar...
Pushing open the door and walking into the editorial office, it was just when people from all walks of life were waiting to arrive. He walks briskly and nods to say hello to everyone he meets.
When he turned around the tea room and walked towards his office, a man jumped out. Judy Walter, with permed slightly curly hair, was wearing a plaid skirt today, red lips and a pearl necklace... John's heart skipped a beat, but his face didn't show anything.
Judy turned him into the tea room. John frowned: "What's wrong Judy? Mr. Dickinson is coming today, we can't..."
Shh! She suddenly raised her finger. With a slightly excited expression, she picked up a newspaper and folded a certain page to show John. John put the coffee and sandwich on the table, took the newspaper without knowing what was going on, and first glanced at the header... In today's "New Testament Times", his eyes were naturally attracted to the biggest headline...
Then his eyes widened.
Next to the impressive title is a black and white photo, in which the silhouettes of two figures in the dark night are illuminated by a flash. A man is opening the car door for a woman... water
"Actress Katherine Headey visits newspaper upstart at night"
His eyes followed the article and he started to read it. He quickly scanned it and knew what was going on...
Putting down the newspaper, he stared blankly. After blinking, he picked up the newspaper again and looked at the photo as if to confirm.
Then, he finally realized something: their boss was having an affair. The subject of the scandal is Katherine Headey.
"Our boss is really... a blockbuster without making a sound..." Judy held her face and shook her head gently, "You think he is so busy, how can he meet such a star? Moreover, he took the initiative to drive there his home!……"
John narrowed his eyes slightly, savoring the news. The other party is a now famous movie star, and the people he hangs out with are all high-class celebrities. Although my boss owns a newspaper, he is still outside that social circle and can only be regarded as a doer who has just emerged...
I am afraid that almost everyone who reads the newspaper today has heard the name Sean Dickinson for the first time. How could such an almost unknown person be able to associate with such a person? ! water
Mr. Dickinson's life is indeed unreasonable... Little John closed his eyes.
When he just saw this tidbit, he was a little shocked. After all, there was still a gap in status between the two. But when he thought that the man in the story was Mr. Dickinson... it suddenly made sense to him.
Putting down the newspaper and straightening his clothes, John came back from the shocked state. Thinking of Sean's usual appearance, he said calmly: "It's nothing to make a fuss about..."
Not worth the fuss? Judy looked at the colleague in front of her in surprise. Then they heard a voice greeting someone at the door: "Mr. Dickinson!"
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As soon as he walked into the newspaper office, Sean noticed a strange atmosphere.
Although everyone he met greeted him as usual, outside of that, he always felt that some people's expressions were unnatural. There is a strange atmosphere flowing in the air. water
It should be because of what happened last night...
His employees should already know that their boss is dating a movie star.
However, Sean didn't care about this atmosphere and just strode towards the office.
"Mr. Dickinson." Little John and Judy stood together at the door of the tea room. Judy hid a copy of today's New Testament with her hands behind her back. The ectoplasm saw that the folded page was indeed her own scandal.
John greeted himself very seriously. He pursed his lips and clenched his fists, with a tacit excitement in his eyes. As if to say: As expected of you, my boss!
Sean felt a little helpless, but he still smiled and nodded.
As an explorer, he has become less and less able to understand the judgment system of the world. water
He knew that being in a relationship with a woman like Catherine might be what every man dreams of. But this vanity no longer belongs to him. Compared with these, he cares more about accumulating strength.
The flood is coming, and he is Noah, who wants to build his ship stronger.
The current level of explorers, the current newspaper sales, and the current scale of Night Breeze are far from enough.
How can I still have the mood to care about these things? Shaking his head slightly in his heart, he walked into the office.
Not long after entering the office, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
The person who poked his head in was Hill, the editor-in-chief of the current affairs section. He wore thick glasses and had a troubled expression on his face. water
"What's wrong?"
"Boss, I have to ask your opinion on this matter..." Hill got in and closed the door gently.
He seemed a little uncomfortable standing in front of Sean. After struggling for a long time, he finally said: "Uh... Boss, what happened last night... you know, others have already reported it. As an evening newspaper, we can't report it again. Meaning. Considering the sales volume of the newspaper, how about we give you an exclusive interview on this matter?"
Hill was predictably kicked out. When he passed the editor's office, he shook his head. Norton could only shrug when he saw it.
If the boss doesn't agree, there's nothing you can do.
However, in fact, for Norton, sales growth is no longer a problem. His and Sean's predictions were very accurate, and a more professional news tone has gradually become the mainstream. Readers are not fools, and they can tell the difference between traditional gaudy tone and professional journalism.
And those newspapers that lack the skills to transform are shrinking rapidly, and those that are clinging to the old have already been kicked out of the game. water
I heard that the former editor Steve Ryan, the former "Lighthouse Emperor" who always advocated for gaudy taste, can no longer find a job and can only go home to take care of his grandchildren.
Times are changing. One should adapt to change, or even “lead” change.
All this has only been four months since Sean took over the lighthouse.
As both Norton and Sean know, this is the benefit of respecting your audience.
In the two months since Sean was away, the daily sales of the Evening News have exceeded the 70,000 mark, and the growth momentum has not even slowed down.
"Beacon Evening News" has taken advantage of the tide of the times to accelerate. When he squeezes into the "100,000 Club", that is, becomes one of the top ten newspapers in the country, people can't help but face up to this "gongzi brother" who comes from Green and doesn't know the "lofty heights".
