After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 406 Tit for tat
The four members of the Justice Team were eating in the company cafeteria.

A short while later, someone came over with a tray of food.

Zhang Ming, the female director.

Hu Xiaochen reacted coldly, and even Hong Zhenru didn't give her a friendly look.

"Sister Zhang Ming, what's the matter?"

Zhou Haoran acted as if it were business.

Zhang Ming subconsciously avoided his gaze, "Haoran, I..."

"What did Editor-in-Chief Lin promise you?"

Based on the information he had, Zhou Haoran had a basic understanding of the causes and consequences of the changes in the program team.

Zhang Ming bit his lip and whispered, "She said she would help me get my permanent employment status before the end of the year."

"That's it."

Zhou Haoran nodded; this promise was indeed very appealing.

She's in her thirties and a senior editor in the program team, but she's always been a "temporary worker." Like other junior editors who have just joined the company and are working hard, she has no insurance, no housing fund, no labor contract, and receives temporary pay that requires her to pay 10% income tax on every 500 yuan she earns.

Establishing a system is not just about stability.

It also addresses an identity crisis.

Hu Xiaochen sneered, "Naive. The station only has twenty or thirty openings each year. There are so many people waiting at the satellite TV station. Do you think you'll get one? You believe her when she says she'll give you a position?"

Female director Zhang Ming sighed and said, "What can I do if I don't believe her? Editor-in-Chief Lin has made it clear in her words that the company has recently introduced a policy requiring the use of more of our own people. Who doesn't understand what that means? If I cause trouble, she might find an opportunity to fire me later."

Hu Xiaochen gave her a cold look, "Tell me, how did you gossip about Teacher Tang?"

Zhang Ming slowly said, "I don't need to make any arrangements for anyone. I just need to say that according to the team's rules, 'all topics must be approved by the producer before they can be recorded,' and that's all."

Hong Zhenru interrupted her, saying quickly, "According to the rules and regulations, topics that are controversial internally need to be reported to the editorial office for review! There have been many controversial topics in the past few issues!"

"Editor-in-Chief Lin said that we don't need to worry about it. The editorial office has already determined that these topics were not reported according to procedure, and the tapes sent for broadcast only have Tang Shiyi's signature..."

As Zhang Ming spoke, a deep sense of sorrow also emerged from his heart.

"Teacher Tang is in the capital, and he just forged a signature like this? Is there no one to reason with him?"

Hong Zhenru stared blankly at Hu Xiaochen.

Hu Xiaochen looked at Zhou Haoran.

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "Whether the signature is real or fake is not up to the person involved, but up to those in power."

Seeing that everyone was treating her badly, Zhang Ming said firmly, "Anyway, I didn't intend to hurt her. Character determines destiny. She has come to this point, abandoned by everyone. Look, from the program team to the entire lifestyle channel, not a single person has come forward to protect her. It's absolutely her own fault."

"You don't need to worry about this!" Hu Xiaochen stretched out his hand. "Get lost!"

This marks the end of their relationship.

The female director left with the tray.

"Now what?"

Hong Zhenru had no appetite and went to eat.

"It's alright, I'll go meet with Editor-in-Chief Lin this afternoon and see what she thinks."

Zhou Haoran is only now realizing the truth.

I remember that many people reminded him to be careful and mindful of boundaries when interacting with Editor-in-Chief Lin!
At the time, he only thought that Editor-in-Chief Lin was a married woman.

After dancing with her a few times, I'd been touched all over her body, both in ways I should and shouldn't have. Looking back now, I realize I was completely fooled by her beauty. This seemingly kind person in the production team really does have a hidden side.

Of course, there are even more important things.

In his previous life, Qiao Suiqing's career suffered setbacks, and he even lost the opportunity to appear on screen, which was likely related to this incident. His initial purpose in joining "Family Matters" was to investigate the mysteries surrounding Sister Qingmei and find out who was bullying her.

I thought it was another host, Zhao Qiaoqiao.

Unexpectedly, the final target turned out to be Editor-in-Chief Lin!
After lunch.

Zhou Haoran received a phone call; it was from Editor-in-Chief Lin.

"Haoran, are you at work?"

Lin Guiyan's voice was still as elegant and gentle as ever.

"Here I am."

Zhou Haoran's tone was also quite polite. Lin Guiyan smiled and said, "Our program has run into a small problem, and the investigation team has arrived."

"Yeah, I heard about it."

Zhou Haoran wanted to see what she meant.

Lin Guiyan said, "This matter is quite serious. The investigation team will talk to everyone in the program team to collect evidence. I estimate they will talk to you this afternoon. Why don't you come over first, and I'll explain what happened to you, otherwise you won't be able to deal with the investigation team."

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Zhou Haoran told Hu Xiaochen, Qiao Suiqing, Hong Zhenru and the others to relax and not worry.

Then, he went alone.

Looking at his retreating figure, Hong Zhenru felt he resembled a martyr and said worriedly, "Team Leader Hu, is it appropriate to let Haoran go alone?"

Hu Xiaochen's impression of her improved considerably, and she was no longer as cold as ice. He chuckled and said, "Don't worry, he can handle it!"

"He went to have a private talk with Editor-in-Chief Lin..."

Hong Zhenru's voice trembled with nervousness.

"Lin Guiyan is no match for him!"

Hu Xiaochen had already made her choice; no matter what the outcome of this matter, she was leaving "Family Matters".

It's noon now, and the office is very quiet.

The directors who were queuing up in the hallway waiting to be interviewed have all been let go.

Lin Guiyan was in her office, wearing light makeup, her hair perfectly styled, as if it had just been highlighted, gleaming with a reddish-brown sheen. A striking pendant adorned her neck, appearing to be quite valuable.

Upon seeing Zhou Haoran approach, Lin Guiyan immediately displayed an elegant and considerate smile: "Haoran, congratulations! Yesterday's episode of your program achieved an average viewership rating of 12.7%! Your series of programs has received a lot of praise from leaders."

Zhou Haoran didn't smile at all and didn't take the ratings report. "I believe that as long as you put your heart into making the program and focus your attention on the right things, the audience will feel it."

Lin Guiyan nodded and said slowly, "Haoran, from the moment you joined the team, I knew you would soar to great heights sooner or later. At that time, Teacher Tang was particularly averse to interns, and it was thanks to my strong support that you were able to intern with our program team."

"Thank you." Zhou Haoran smiled, not wanting to beat around the bush. "Editor-in-Chief Lin, what's the situation with the investigation team?"

Lin Guiyan said, "I'm looking for you to say hello. Recently, the program team has encountered some problems, and the channel's editor-in-chief will have one-on-one talks with the directors, including me. They mainly ask a few routine questions. Originally, I didn't want to involve you, but the episode with model He Jing that broke the ratings record you did has also been targeted."

"Watching you?"

"Yes, the investigation team has compiled a list, and your episode is on it."

“My episode was full of real urban stories. And you approved it.”

Zhou Haoran sensed the threat from the other party.

Lin Guiyan didn't get up to sit with him on the sofa. Instead, she sat behind her desk, looking down at him, and smiled. "I'm the editor-in-chief, so I'm the one who allocates the topics. But you haven't been working in the program team for long, so there are many things you might not understand. In our program team, Teacher Tang has always been in charge of the business. Without her review, no topic can be finalized in the hands of the director."

Zhou Haoran said, "But when I was working on this problem, Professor Tang was studying in the capital and hasn't come back yet."

Lin Guiyan was prepared. "That's true, but you may not know this, but I call Professor Tang every night to report on the recent topic selection. Although she didn't come to the meeting, she was aware of and approved all the topics that were assigned."

“So…” Zhou Haoran looked at her meaningfully, “that’s what I’ll say when the investigation team comes to question me?”

Lin Guiyan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Yes, that's how it works. Before you came, all the directors who had been formally investigated said the same thing. Suiqing was beaten by Zhao Qiaoqiao in this host competition. Don't worry, she'll still be the star host of 'Family Matters' in the future. She'll still get priority when it comes to good topics."

"But as far as I know, before the program airs, you were the first reviewer, and Professor Tang was the second reviewer. But now Professor Tang is studying in the capital, so these programs are missing the second review process. Editor-in-Chief Lin, isn't that the most crucial thing?"

Zhou Haoran's gaze was sharp.

Lin Guiyan narrowed her eyes, "Haoran, you're a smart person..."

Zhou Haoran interrupted her, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, this isn't about being smart or not. What I'm trying to say is that the recent episodes clearly don't meet Teacher Tang's past requirements, and she couldn't possibly pass them. Why are you trying to pin a crime on her?"

"Haoran, there are some things that aren't convenient to talk about at work..." Lin Guiyan already knew that this kid had a strong personality and was not easy to deal with. "How about this, let's go to the dance hall tonight, have some drinks, dance, and talk while we dance, how about it?"

Zhou Haoran rejected the seduction, saying, "Editor-in-Chief Lin, I think it's best to stick to business as it is."

Lin Guiyan looked displeased. "Haoran, I know you're capable, but you need to understand that the tide cannot be turned. This morning, the directors said everything they needed to say, understand? This matter is beyond your control. Even if the station's leaders approve of you, if the 'Family Matters' program team doesn't want you, you'll have to go to other departments!"

"My main job is sales."

Zhou Haoran has the confidence.

Lin Guiyan narrowed her eyes and said in a deep voice, "You may not be afraid, but what about your sister? You can go back to sales after leaving 'Family Matters.' But what about Qiao Suiqing? The hiring of hosts is always about praising the powerful and belittling the weak. If she leaves 'Family Matters' in such a disgraceful manner, which program team will still hire her?"

"Editor-in-Chief Lin, do you know what you did wrong?" Zhou Haoran stared at her. "Workplace struggles are all fine, I can understand them. But you laying a hand on my woman is unacceptable!"

(End of this chapter)