Rebirth of the Hong Kong Millennium Conglomerate

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, a week has quietly slipped by.

During those seven days, Vincent Fang thoroughly investigated every detail of the Hong Kong Daily News.

He is an extremely prudent and meticulous person. Having worked in the newspaper industry for many years, he is very experienced. Now that he has taken over the Hong Kong Daily, he is putting in his utmost effort.

Write down the problems you find and the feasible improvement ideas one by one.

After seven days, Fang Wenshan's eyes showed signs of weariness. The strengths, weaknesses, and resources of the Hong Kong Daily were now clearly imprinted in his mind.

On this clear and sunny day, sunlight shone through the clouds onto the villas in Repulse Bay, making the red tiles and green trees appear exceptionally bright.

Fang Wenshan arrived at Zhang Zeyang's residence 15 minutes early and entered slowly under Li Fu's guidance.

After passing through the neatly trimmed courtyard and stepping onto the corridor with its solid wood floors, Fang Wenshan followed Li Fu to the door of the study on the second floor.

Li Fu gently knocked on the door, and after receiving a "Come in" from inside, he stepped aside and gestured for Fang Wenshan to enter. Fang Wenshan nodded slightly in thanks and pushed the door open.

Zhang Zeyang looked up, put down the book in his hand, and tapped the table lightly with his knuckles: "You're here, have a seat."

"Mr. Zhang!" Fang Wenshan greeted respectfully, placing the proposal in his hand on the corner of the desk. He then sat down in the chair opposite him, his back straight, his expression respectful yet composed.

"Are you fairly familiar with everything about the Hong Kong Daily?" Zhang Zeyang asked, his tone calm and revealing little emotion.

Fang Wenshan quickly replied, "Mr. Zhang, I have thoroughly investigated all aspects of the newspaper's operations, including news gathering, editing, distribution, and marketing. I have also noted down the newspaper's current operations, staffing, and existing problems. This is my preliminary development plan, which I would like to request your review."

As he spoke, he pushed the plan forward, his gaze falling on Zhang Zeyang with a hint of expectation.

Zhang Zeyang nodded, reached out and picked up the plan, his fingertips brushing against the smooth cover as he slowly opened it.

The study fell silent for a moment, with only the rustling of the sea breeze through the leaves outside the window and the soft sound of Zhang Zeyang turning the pages.

Fang Wenshan sat opposite him, his palms slightly sweaty. His gaze unconsciously fell on Zhang Zeyang's face, watching him sometimes frown and sometimes nod slightly, making him feel even more uneasy.

His plan detailed the shortcomings of Xiangjiang Daily's current audience and proposed a series of measures, such as optimizing the content of the livelihood section, expanding distribution channels, and deepening cooperation with small and medium-sized businesses. Each measure was tailored to the newspaper's actual situation and could be considered practical and feasible.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Zeyang finally closed the plan, placed it on the table, and looked up at Fang Wenshan.

Fang Wenshan's heart tightened, and he quickly straightened his back, waiting for the next part to continue.

"Your plan is good." Zhang Zeyang spoke slowly, his words easing Fang Wenshan's anxiety slightly. But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Zhang Zeyang change the subject again, "However, it's not enough; the scope is a bit narrow."

Fang Wenshan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said seriously, "Please give me your guidance, Mr. Zhang."

"Next, I'll explain our future development plan. You can then proceed with the planning and development according to my instructions." Zhang Zeyang's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty.

Upon hearing this, Fang Wenshan dared not delay in the slightest. He immediately took out a brand-new notebook and a fountain pen from his briefcase, quickly unscrewed the pen cap, spread the notebook open on his lap, and held the pen tip over the paper, ready to take notes at any time. His eyes were fixed on Zhang Zeyang, afraid of missing a single word.

Zhang Zeyang leaned back slightly in his chair, gazing at the vast sea view outside the window. He sorted out his thoughts for a moment, and once his mind was clear, he slowly said, "First, the Hong Kong Daily will be renamed the Eternal Daily. Go and handle the relevant procedures for the name change as soon as possible."

Fang Wenshan's pen flew across the paper as he wrote down the words "Hong Kong Daily News renamed Eternal Daily News." He nodded to himself, thinking that this name was better than Hong Kong Daily News, which sounded like a regional newspaper.

"As for the newspaper layout, I'll have Secretary Su prepare a detailed layout diagram for you tomorrow. Just follow it. The layout should be clear and concise, highlighting key content and making it easy for readers of different ages to read."

Zhang Zeyang paused for a moment, then continued, "The most crucial thing is the newspaper's content. From now on, the core content of the Qian Gu Daily will focus on four sections: people's livelihood, economy, major events, and novels. These four sections should be the top priority."

"The people's livelihood section is close to people's lives, covering daily necessities, clothing, food, housing and transportation, as well as policy interpretation. It should make readers feel that this newspaper is down-to-earth and warm."

The section on major events must react swiftly, providing timely coverage of both local and international events, ensuring accurate and truthful information, maintaining an objective and neutral stance, and building the newspaper's credibility.

As Fang Wenshan took notes, he nodded frequently, his pen scratching on the paper, afraid of missing any crucial information. He was already full of admiration. Mr. Zhang's words had hit the nail on the head regarding the core issues of running a newspaper. It seemed that the boss in front of him was just young and not really ignorant.

"For the novel section, I've already prepared the manuscript for you. Take it with you and take a look. If there are no problems, we'll finalize it right away. We'll give it the best serialization time and page space, and try to attract a stable readership through the novel and make Qian Gu Daily famous."

Fang Wenshan quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Zhang, I will definitely review it carefully when I get back." He became even more curious about what kind of novel could make Zhang Zeyang so confident.

"The remaining economic sectors are of paramount importance, but also the most difficult to manage."

"The content in this area cannot be superficial; it must be in-depth and authoritative. You can contact renowned economics professors at major universities in Hong Kong and hire them at high salaries to write columns for the newspaper, or regularly comment on stock market trends, interpret economic policies, and analyze international economic events, so that readers can see valuable economic information in our newspaper. This is also one of the core competitive advantages that distinguishes Qian Gu Daily from other newspapers."

These words were like a wake-up call, enlightening Fang Wenshan. He had previously considered optimizing the economics section in his plan, but he had never thought of inviting university professors to take charge. This move was undoubtedly a brilliant one, as it could both enhance the newspaper's style and ensure the quality of the content.

He quickly marked "Economics Sector: Contact renowned economics professors at universities, column + market commentary" in his notebook, and respectfully replied, "Okay, Mr. Zhang, I understand. I will contact the university professors immediately when I get back and make sure to do a good job with the economics sector."

"Hmm." Zhang Zeyang nodded slightly, quite satisfied with Fang Wenshan's attitude. He paused, and then said the next sentence that shocked Fang Wenshan: "Besides the newspaper, you also need to register a Qian Gu Media Group as soon as possible. This is the direction we will develop in the future."

Fang Wenshan's hand holding the pen suddenly paused, the pen tip drawing a long ink mark on the paper. He looked up at Zhang Zeyang in surprise.

Zhang Zeyang seemed oblivious to his surprise and continued, "What we're going to do isn't just build a single newspaper, but a comprehensive media empire. We'll be involved in newspapers, television, film, animation, magazines, and radio, developing them all to create our own media empire. So, the burden ahead will be heavy, and you need to be prepared."

"However, you don't need to be too impatient. Everything should be done step by step. At this stage, the focus should still be on the Qian Gu Daily. First, make the newspaper stable and strong, build a reputation, and establish a firm foothold."

As for the television and film sectors, we'll start by setting up the framework, registering companies, defining the scope of business, and then gradually developing them.

Newspapers, television, movies, animation, magazines—a complete industry chain layout. This ambition and vision are simply beyond imagination!

"You don't need to worry too much about the talent issue." Seeing his excited expression, Zhang Zeyang added calmly, "I've already spoken with Director Lin, and she will fully support you, but you also need to take the initiative to find and recruit talent yourself."

"Yes!" Fang Wenshan snapped back to reality, his voice trembling slightly, his excitement evident in his eyes.

His emotions were turbulent, like a stormy sea, and he couldn't calm down. He looked at Zhang Zeyang in front of him. Although he was very young, his eyes and brows showed a composure far beyond his years. His strategic aura and his ambition to conquer the world shocked him.

He originally thought that he was just taking over a newspaper and doing his job diligently, and he could live a peaceful life. But he never expected that this young boss had such a grand plan in mind.

Qian Gu Media Group, with its comprehensive media industry chain layout, if it can truly be realized step by step, then Fang Wenshan will have lived a worthwhile life, having been able to personally participate in it!

Seeing his excited expression, Zhang Zeyang smiled faintly. He knew that Fang Wenshan was a capable and ambitious person. If given enough platform and opportunities, he would surely be able to make a name for himself.

"Alright, take the proposal first. Expedite the renaming and redesign of Qian Gu Daily and strive for an early launch. Also, expedite the registration process for Qian Gu Media Group. If you encounter any problems, feel free to contact me anytime." Zhang Zeyang waved his hand, his tone returning to its previous calm.

Fang Wenshan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his excitement, and respectfully replied, "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang, I will do my utmost and will never let you down!"

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