Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

Chapter 400 He is worthy of being the uncrowned king!

After the interview ended and they laughed with each other, Cai Ling suddenly straightened up and wanted to talk to Cao Zhiqiang alone.

After the others left and only Cai Ling and Cao Zhiqiang were left in the office, Cai Ling suddenly smiled bitterly: "President Cao, this interview of yours is not good!"

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhiqiang became strange. He thought that Cai Ling wanted to chat with him alone because she had something personal to ask for, such as borrowing money or something. Unexpectedly, it was still an interview.

"Why not?" Cao Zhiqiang asked.

Cai Ling sighed and said: "President Cao..."

"Hey!" Cao Zhiqiang suddenly waved his hand, "President or not, they are all called on occasions. In private, since we are all friends, you call me Qiangzi and I call you Sister Ling.

, okay?"

Cai Ling was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I wouldn't dare."

"Why don't you dare?" Cao Zhiqiang laughed and said, "Which of us will follow the other, let's just do that, okay?"

"Okay." Cai Ling smiled and nodded, "Qiangzi."

"Hey, Sister Ling!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded with a smile.

Cai Ling shook her head again and smiled bitterly, and then said seriously: "To get down to business, this interview is really not good. How about we do it again? This time I will write a new script. During the interview, you can read it strictly according to the script I wrote. Can you

?”

"Why?" Cao Zhiqiang frowned.

Cai Ling sighed: "You really don't know? What you said before, about setting a small goal of one million in order to make money or prove yourself, is completely crooked!"

After taking a breath, Cai Ling suddenly said: "Hey, you are quite cool here. What's going on?"

Cao Zhiqiang laughed: "What else could it be? I have air conditioning installed here."

Yes, his office is also equipped with a window air conditioner, so it is of course cooler.

"Wow, is there air conditioning in the office?" Cai Ling opened her mouth wide, "You are so generous and you really know how to enjoy it."

Cao Zhiqiang laughed again: "I am not the only one who has air conditioners installed here. The vice president's office also has air conditioners in the editorial department, administrative department, security department, etc., and in places with many people, air conditioners are installed."

Yes, Cao Zhiqiang bought a batch of air conditioners before, most of them were installed here, and the rest were installed in various houses he bought.

For example, the places where his two sisters currently live, as well as the courtyard where Wu Qinghong lives, the courtyard where Hao Shuwen lives, and the place where Yu Yuanyuan lives, have all been equipped with air conditioners.

It can be said that as long as they are with him, whether they are women or subordinates, he takes special care of them. Air conditioning is just one of the various good treatments.

"No wonder you are so cool here." Cai Ling nodded, "It turns out they are all equipped with air conditioners. You are really generous and willing to spend money."

Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "In hot summer, when the temperature rises, air conditioning is not only something to enjoy, but also something to improve efficiency.

Do you think, if there is no air conditioning, it will be as hot as a steamer here, how can anyone have the intention to work hard?

On the contrary, I have installed air conditioners everywhere here, so that everyone can cool down and feel calm, so they can naturally concentrate on working hard.

Even because there is air conditioning here, they are willing to stay and work overtime and are not willing to go back, which adds to my working hours.

So, although I spent a lot of money to buy the air conditioner, overall, from the perspective of improving work efficiency, I still made money, don’t you think?"

Cai Ling laughed: "You are talking like a capitalist."

Cao Zhiqiang also smiled: "Capitalists will be capitalists. As long as the benefits are real, everyone will naturally know how to choose."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang said: "Let's not talk about this, let's get back to the topic. Why do you say that in the previous interview, what I said was crooked? What's wrong with what I said?"

Cai Ling, who was looking around, sighed: "What else could it be? What you said is completely contrary to the current mainstream thinking.

Nowadays, people everywhere talk about dedication, sacrifice, serving the people, obeying the collective, the four modernizations, and more importantly, serving the motherland.

It's better for you to make money with your mouth and get rich with your mouth shut. Moreover, in your mouth, the sacred college entrance examination has become a way to prove your talent, and you can't see the seriousness at all.

Even the reason why you didn't apply for college is a bit dismissive and looks down upon the university.

That's all. The key point is that you belittle personal struggle and emphasize the importance of talent. You tell everyone openly and secretly that hard work is useless and that you can't do anything without talent.

You, none of your three views are normal. Just talk about it in private. If you really publish it, you will get into big trouble.

No, it may not even be published. What you said will be blocked by my editor-in-chief, and there is no way it will be published in the newspaper!"

Cao Zhiqiang frowned when he heard this, and then nodded clearly.

Seeing Cao Zhiqiang nod, Cai Ling immediately complained: "I'm not talking about you, Cao She... no, Qiangzi.

I told you the content of my interview before, right?

And I asked you to prepare your answer a long time ago, but you prepared for a long time, and then you just gave me this?

You, the contents of these interviews of yours are completely incorrect, and I can’t communicate with you at all!”

Upon hearing Cai Ling's complaint, Cao Zhiqiang curled his lips, but still did not retort, just nodded silently.

Indeed, Cai Ling had told him the content of the interview before, and Cao Zhiqiang already knew what questions to ask.

This is equivalent to showing you the test paper in advance before the exam, so that you can prepare your answers in advance.

Normally, Cao Zhiqiang should just follow these questions and give some answers that are in line with the main theme of this period.

For example, he took the college entrance examination to prove himself.

Another example is that he was able to become the top scorer in the college entrance examination because he studied hard and had a head hanging from his head.

Or, if he did not fill in the name of his university when applying for the college entrance examination, it was not for money, but to devote himself to socialist construction and to be a screw.

Anyway, it’s okay to say whatever you think is high-minded.

Cao Zhiqiang knew it all, but once he was really asked, he couldn't help it and couldn't control his mouth.

"I also know that you are doing it for my own good." Cao Zhiqiang said with a bitter smile, "But if you ask me to tell lies without conscience, I, I can't tell you."

Cai Ling sighed: "Let's do this. I'll write a manuscript for you, with questions and answers, and then I'll wash the previous recording and record it again.

At that time, we will read according to the script, and you will treat it as dubbing for someone else. Is that okay?"

Cao Zhiqiang asked: "Is this possible?"

"Why not?" Cai Ling glared at Cao Zhiqiang, "It must be done!"

Then, Cai Ling pouted and said: "You know, your previous interview script will definitely fail, but you are the top liberal arts student in the college entrance examination, so you must be interviewed and published in the newspaper, otherwise it will not be suitable.

If we don't publish it in the newspaper for you, we will have to ask other media to come.

"What if I insist on not cooperating?" Cao Zhiqiang frowned.

Cai Ling was stunned for a moment, then sighed: "Qiangzi, you are a smart man, why do you say such things? You also made a fortune writing articles, and when you were robbed before, you also took advantage of me and our newspaper.

In this case, you should know the power of newspaper media.

We can lift you up and throw you down.

If you cooperate obediently, everyone will naturally be happy to praise you and flatter you.

But if you insist on going your own way and singing the opposite tune, it will be easy to step on you.

Not everyone is like me and likes to compliment you.

In fact, many people are willing to step on others, especially geniuses like you. Many people actually like to step on others.

So, Qiangzi, listen to my sister and don’t be rebellious at this time.

Going with the flow is your way to survive!

Do you think that everything you have worked so hard to build will collapse in an instant?

Don’t forget, no matter your position as president, your name as a poet, or your identity as a singer, the premise is that you meet everyone’s expectations.

Once you gain a bad reputation and don't meet everyone's expectations, all of your identities will disappear.

In our country, a person's reputation is very important. Once you lose your reputation, there is nothing left.

At that time, your poems, your books, your songs, everything you have will be banned.

You can only continue to work as a worker in the workshop honestly, and you will never be able to scold Fang Qiu like you are now.

Can you understand what I said?"

"Hey!" Cao Zhiqiang chuckled, "If I had known this, I wouldn't have taken the college entrance examination. Even if I had taken part, I wouldn't have done so well and it would have been so troublesome."

Cai Ling chuckled: "Looking at what you said, in fact, even if you don't take the college entrance examination and don't have such good results, with your reputation and status today, sooner or later an interview will come to you.

It's okay that I'm here to interview you, and we can still have a good discussion.

If someone who doesn't know you well interviews you and you offend them, that's trouble.

Don’t you know that journalists should never be offended?”

Cao Zhiqiang laughed at himself: "That's true. I almost forgot about this. Journalists are the uncrowned kings of this era and cannot be offended."

"Hahaha." Cai Ling covered her mouth with her hand and smiled, "The so-called uncrowned king is a capitalist term. We can't do this."

Cao Zhiqiang smiled slightly: "Actually, they are almost the same. They can't be offended anyway."

"That's good." Cai Ling chuckled, "Then I, the uncrowned king, come to you, do you want to give me some benefits?"

"Of course." Cao Zhiqiang also chuckled, "As long as I have a relationship between us, you just open your mouth."

"That's such a strong tone." Cai Ling shook her head, "Forget it, when this matter is over, just treat me to a meal."

Speaking of this, Cai Ling said seriously: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get started while there is still time."

"Start?" Cao Zhiqiang was stunned, "Start with what?"

"Of course I will rewrite the article and interview again." Cai Ling took out a pen and paper from her backpack and said, "You are very good, I will write the interview here.

Anyway, it doesn’t have to be too complicated. I will write it in a question-and-answer format like a script.

At that time, you only need to read according to the script and walk through the process with me. If there is such a recording, I can hand it over.

As for the specific interview draft that will be published in the newspaper, I will take care of it myself, what do you think?"

Cao Zhiqiang sighed: "Since you said so, it has to be like this."

Next, in order to let Cai Ling write the manuscript better, Cao Zhiqiang deliberately gave up his office seat and let Cai Ling sit on his boss's chair and lie on the boss's desk to write.

As for Cao Zhiqiang himself, he was leisurely drinking soda and reading the newspaper on the sofa diagonally opposite.

Well, Cao Zhiqiang has been a little busy recently and hasn't had time to read the newspaper properly. Now is the perfect time.

He has a special bookshelf here, and someone puts the latest newspapers and magazines on the market here every day.

Of course, the publishing house's flagship product "Journey to Jianghu" is also on the bookshelf.

In this way, Cao Zhiqiang can read books and newspapers here in his spare time.

In addition, behind his desk, there is a whole wall of bookshelves filled with various large books, which looks very impressive.

In fact, although the books in the bookshelf behind you are all real and not just a book cover, they are basically decorations, just a background.

The books inside are all supplementary, and Cao Zhiqiang usually doesn't take them out to read.

But don’t mention it, having a bookshelf covering an entire wall and filled with books behind your desk is really impressive. As soon as you come in, you will feel the aroma of books, and you will feel that the people here are uniquely cultured and have a unique level.

.

In this period, not everyone was particular about using a bookshelf full of books as the background, so Cao Zhiqiang’s move was very bluffing.

But in fact, anyone who is familiar with Cao Zhiqiang knows that he rarely reads books, at least not the books on the background wall behind him.

On the other hand, Cao Zhiqiang likes to read newspapers and magazines.

He loves to read major newspapers such as People's Daily and Peking Youth Daily, as well as popular magazines such as Popular Movies and Storytelling.

Time passed like this minute by minute.

Although Cao Zhiqiang was very leisurely and Cai Ling was attentive, the people outside, especially the male photographer brought by Cai Ling, seemed a little anxious.

Also, if a man and a woman stay together in the same room for such a long time, they will inevitably feel a little worried, even if they are not a couple.

"Can I go in and have a look?" The male photographer asked Xu Jingli again, "They have been in there for almost three hours and are about to get off work. Can I go in and have a look?"

"Sorry." Xu Jingli smiled and shook her head, "The president said not to disturb you. I can't let you in until they finish talking."

After a pause, Xu Jingli smiled again and said: "I know you are worried about Reporter Cai, but don't worry, although our president is young, he is a sincere person and will not do anything beyond the rules.

Besides, if you don’t believe our president, you should believe reporter Cai, right?

If there was really a problem, Reporter Cai would have called out already, and there is nothing we can do to stop her here."

Upon hearing this, the male photographer sighed and sat down again: "I'm either worried about this, or I'm going to get off work soon, and I want to go back early. There's still cooking waiting for me at home.

Reporter Cai’s delay in coming out is not delaying my get off work.”

After hearing what the male photographer said, Xu Jingli was stunned, and then smiled again: "But it's useless for you to be anxious. You'd better wait. Maybe it will be fine soon."

The male photographer nodded and sighed again.

Well, actually what Xu Jingli said is really right.

While she was comforting the male photographer outside, Cai Ling had actually written her interview script and gave it to Cao Zhiqiang to read.

Cao Zhiqiang picked it up and took a look. Good guy, it’s really concise and to the point.

For example, when talking about Cao Zhiqiang's past, Cai Ling simply said that Cao Zhiqiang was young and ignorant, thinking that studying was useless, so he didn't like studying, which led to him dropping out of school in the first year of high school.

But after his mother passed away, he suddenly came to his senses. Although he had already gone to work in a factory, he still studied hard every day and seized every minute and every second. He even studied and did questions while eating and shitting, just to take the college entrance examination one day.

, to comfort my mother’s spirit in heaven.

And this leads to why Cao Zhiqiang wants to take the college entrance examination.

That's right, according to Cai Ling, Cao Zhiqiang took the college entrance examination not only to prove himself, but also to comfort his mother's spirit in heaven, and to make up for the guilt of not being able to fulfill his filial piety.

In this way, the image of a prodigal son who suddenly wakes up, changes his ways, and becomes a prodigal son who can never change his past will appear on the paper.

At the same time, it also explains why Cao Zhiqiang took the college entrance examination and why his college entrance examination scores were good because he worked harder than others and had different motivations.

Most of the goals of other people's college entrance examinations are to have a good future and they are forced to study.

Cao Zhiqiang's goal in taking the college entrance examination was to prove himself and to comfort his parents in heaven, so he took the initiative to study.

After that, he studied and studied, and gradually enjoyed it.

This motivation is different, which perfectly fits the concept that a diligent scholar is inferior to a good scholar, and a good scholar is inferior to a cheerful scholar.

Also, Cao Zhiqiang obviously scored very well in the pre-examination and was very confident, but he did not write the name of any university when filling in his application form. This is because when Cao Zhiqiang was studying, the person who applied for the college entrance examination filled in "return to his hometown to work in farming."

Senior Dong who is determined to work hard.

He wanted to be like that senior Dong, after proving his ability and appeasing his parents, he would give up the opportunity to go to college to others, while he would continue to work hard in the factory, serve the motherland and give back to the society with practical actions.

He also wanted to use this method to tell everyone that going to college is not the only way out for young intellectuals.

On the contrary, study hard, work hard, respond to the country's call, join in the socialist economic construction as soon as possible, and contribute to the motherland. This is what he really wants to do.

Once you do this, your intentions will instantly rise.

In other words, according to Cai Ling, Cao Zhiqiang was admitted to college but did not fill out his application form and did not go to college. It was not because he did not want to go to college, nor did he look down on those college students, but because he was already a working person.

Therefore, he no longer wants to compete with other students, but leaves the opportunity to others. He himself is willing to return to the factory as a worker, continue his duties, and use practical actions to build a socialist economy.

force.

Anyway, the whole article is about praising him. After reading this manuscript, everyone will be moved by Cao Zhiqiang’s lofty belief.

After all, going to college is something that many people envy these days.

Cao Zhiqiang obviously had excellent grades and was able to go to university, but he was willing to give up the opportunity to go to university for the sake of the construction of the motherland and leave the place to others. In this period, this was still a very noble spirit.

"It's just a bit silly." Cao Zhiqiang curled his lips after reading the content of the manuscript, "And Sister Ling, you wrote about me as being so high-ranking, so selfless and noble. In today's society, would anyone really believe it?"

"Why not?" Cai Ling smiled slightly.

"If I were writing about a person in his twenties or even thirties, no one would believe me, but you are different.

Don’t forget, you are only nineteen years old!”

Cao Zhiqiang, who was holding the manuscript, was stunned for a moment, then smiled:

"Yes, I'm only nineteen years old, so when you're young, you should be innocent enough.

Haha, you are worthy of being a reporter, and worthy of being the uncrowned king!"

(End of chapter)