Xia Ruofei had a faint smile on his face. When the reporters calmed down a little, he said, "I'm sorry. I just said that I'm only going to release the news today, and I won't accept any questions or interviews. To respect the wishes of the video provider, I can't disclose more information, but I can guarantee the authenticity of this video. Reporters who are interested can also ask Mr. Mayes for confirmation! "
Only then did the reporters stop. Xia Ruofei had the right to refuse to answer their questions, even if it was a press conference. However, the organizer said that today's press conference was only going to release the news, and there was no question and answer session. This was completely fine.
At this time, a reporter asked loudly, "Mr. Xia, can you provide us with a copy of this video?"
This was not an interview question. Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "Of course, no problem. Friends who need it can leave their email numbers with our press officer after the press conference. We will send the video and the full text of today's announcement to all of you today!"
The reporters were relieved. This video was undoubtedly a blockbuster, completely nailing Sports Daily on the pillar of shame for liars. Once the authenticity of Mayes' words was confirmed, especially the recording of what Mayes said in the video, it would be impossible to reverse the situation if they could get their hands on it.
The reporters' minds were no longer on the press conference. They couldn't wait to go out and find Mayes to verify everything.
However, Xia Ruofei just said that he was going to release two pieces of news today, so in addition to this blockbuster video, there must be something else to announce to the media. Therefore, everyone was patient and somewhat expectant. After all, Xia Ruofei's performance and experience were legendary.
Xia Ruofei looked around and said with a smile, "The second piece of news I'm going to release also has something to do with Sports Daily and Pablo."
When the reporters heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up. Everyone's mind returned to the press conference, and they all stared at Xia Ruofei without blinking.
Xia Ruofei said with a casual smile, "Pablo and Sport Daily have published a lot of weird comments about me and Wu Lei. They claim that we joined the La Liga because of a business operation, that our level is not up to the requirements of the top leagues in Europe, and so on. Even though the two of us had broken through Barça's goal several times when we were playing against them, this ridiculous rumor was still spreading. I don't want to escalate the issue to racism here, but I can't pretend that I didn't see or hear anything … "
At this point, Xia Ruofei paused for a moment to whet everyone's appetite. Then he continued, "A few of the media's comments, when it comes to our goal in the last game, attributed our indisputable performance to luck. This was obviously laughable, and I didn't even bother to refute it. But since someone has raised such a point of view, then I think … I should use practical actions to respond! "
He picked up the sponsor's mineral water in front of him and took a sip. He continued, "Everyone knows that I'm usually very busy, and I may only be able to represent the team in a few key games every season. But this time, I've decided … In the next round of our home game against Girona, I'll still represent Real Espanyol! I've already started to participate in the team's training yesterday, and I believe that I can still help the team win with an excellent performance in the next game! I always believe that it's useless to say anything to those who are biased. Only goals can shut their stinky mouths! "
Before the reporters could fully digest the news, Xia Ruofei had already stood up and said with a smile, "That's all I want to announce! Today's press conference is over! Thank you again, friends from the media! Goodbye! "
Xia Ruofei had even done the job of a press officer. After he finished speaking, he stepped out of his seat and walked directly into the lounge next door through the side passageway.
Jiang Xiaochen hadn't even recovered from the shock, because Xia Ruofei didn't even notify anyone in advance when he released the two pieces of news. Jiang Xiaochen, like the reporters, was also hearing the news for the first time.
It wasn't until Xia Ruofei passed by him that he woke up from his dream. He hurriedly stood up and followed her.
The club's press officer stayed behind. Of course, without authorization, he couldn't answer any of the reporters' questions. He could only organize everyone to leave and register everyone's email accounts. Every reporter on the scene had asked him for the video.
When Xia Ruofei came to the lounge, Zhou Leiyun, who had watched the live video of the press conference through the TV in the lounge, still hadn't recovered from the shock. When he saw Xia Ruofei, his face showed a trace of a bitter smile. He said, "Boss Xia, next time there's such a big piece of news, can you let me know in advance? This is too exciting! "
Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "I also received this video last night! Isn't it the same whether I say it or not? Would you still stop me from releasing this video to the media after you knew about it? "
"Of course not!" Zhou Leiyun said, "I'm not a fool! That El Mundo Deportivo has always been cynical when it comes to the Espanyol club. There has never been an ounce of objectivity or neutrality. I can't wait for them to close down tomorrow! "
"Then isn't it settled?" Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "I'm giving you a surprise!"
Zhou Leiyun smiled and said, "Then why didn't you tell me in advance that you were going to play this weekend's game?"
"This is called double the surprise!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "You won't object to me playing in the game again, right? Besides, as the club's chairman, you never care about the manager's lineup! As long as Ruby is willing to put me in the lineup, it's fine! "
"That's for the other players, I don't care!" Zhou Leiyun smiled bitterly. "Can you be the same as the other players? But you're right, if you're willing to stay and play in the game, I welcome you with open arms! From my point of view, it's best if you can play in every round of the game! Although I know it's impossible … "
"Haha!" Xia Ruofei said, "I've calculated, if we can take down Girona in the next round, the chances of us rushing into the top seven are very high!"
Zhou Leiyun nodded and said, "Yes! Actually, the three points in the last round were completely unexpected. In the game against Barça, we were prepared to lose. Maybe by the end of the season, we'll realize that these three points are really too precious! Maybe we'll be able to decide a place in the European competition! "
"Girona's results this season have been very bad, especially in their away games, which are even worse!" Xia Ruofei said, "Now that our RCD Espanyol team's morale is high, it's not a big problem to take them down with the home advantage! So I'll talk to Rubi, I hope to get more chances to take the ball and shoot in this game … "
Speaking of this, Xia Ruofei's eyes revealed a glimmer of light.
Zhou Leiyun was slightly stunned, then said with a smile, "It looks like you're prepared to use this game to completely eliminate those voices of doubt!"
"Of course!" Xia Ruofei nodded and said.
"Looks like I have to have a moment of silence for Girona in advance …" Zhou Leiyun laughed.
…
After the press conference of RCD Espanyol ended, the news of the conference was immediately spread through the online media.
Jiang Xiaochen's statement on behalf of the club didn't cause too much of a stir. After all, it was just a standard statement. Any club in RCD Espanyol's position would probably release a similar statement when faced with such a situation. There was nothing special about it.
However, the two pieces of news released by Xia Ruofei could be said to be like a stone that stirred up a thousand ripples, attracting a lot of attention in an instant.
The club's press officer was very efficient. He directly sent the video to the media reporters who had left their email accounts through a mass email from the computer in the control room of the press conference hall.
Some of these reporters had already received the video file while they were still on their way back. By the time their news manuscripts were out, they could basically be accompanied by the video.
Therefore, Mayes' video quickly spread like a virus on the Internet.
At first, it was only in the Catalan region. Soon, the whole of Spain, the whole of Europe, and basically the fans who followed the La Liga had received push messages from various platforms and seen the video.
In an old apartment in Barcelona, Pablo was drinking wine and browsing the news on the Internet.
In just over a day, he had become unkempt and unshaven, which was very different from his previous image as an elite reporter.
He had basically stayed in this apartment for the past two days, but he wasn't cut off from the rest of the world. He had been learning about the outside world through the computer all the time, and he had also seen the criticism from the outside world.
Pablo was somewhat glad that he had thought of a way to cut his losses at a critical moment in the editor-in-chief's office of Sport Daily. Although he still couldn't keep his job, at least he didn't wear the hat of a fake news producer, and it was still possible for him to continue working in the news industry in the future. After all, he didn't know any other skills except for sports news.
The day Pablo was fired from Sport Daily, he sent an email to a college classmate.
His classmate was now also working in the media industry as a reporter for L 'Equipe in Spain, and was responsible for covering the La Liga.
His classmate was the manager of a team, which was equivalent to the stationmaster of a reporter's station here.
Pablo hoped to ask for a position in L 'Equipe, even if it was far away from Spain and in other European countries.
After all, L 'Equipe was of a much higher level than Sport Daily. If he could be hired, it would be quite a high position.
After learning about his situation, his classmate said that he would try his best to mediate. Also, he said that there was still a high chance that he would be hired if there were no obvious misdeeds.
Therefore, Pablo had been waiting for his classmate's notice for the past two days.
Pablo raised his glass and drank up the remaining wine in it. He stared at the computer screen in front of him, which was the official Facebook page of Sport Daily. There were many comments left by fans and netizens criticizing Sport Daily.
Pablo put on a cold smile and said to himself, "Even if you force me to resign, you still can't avoid the public's criticism, can't you? I'll take the opportunity to change my environment! As long as L 'Equipe is willing to hire me, I'll run away to France. You'll have to clean up the mess here! "
At this moment, Pablo's phone rang. He grabbed it, and when he saw the name of the caller ID, he was delighted.
Pablo picked it up in a hurry and said, "Sernio! Did the headquarters of L 'Equipe give you a reply? "
Sernio's displeased voice came from Pablo's college classmate, "Pablo! You've screwed me over this time! How could you do such a thing? "
Pablo was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion, "Sernio, I don't understand what you mean … How did I screw you over?"
Sernio snorted coldly and said, "Don't you know what you've done? I trusted you so much and sent your resume to the headquarters as soon as possible! As a result, I was scolded by my boss today! "
"Well …" Pablo was confused. "Sernio, is there something wrong with my resume?"
Sernio said impatiently, "Go online and take a look for yourself! Also, don't contact me again! "
Pablo listened to the busy tone from the phone and had an ominous feeling in his head.
He quickly threw the phone away, rushed to the computer, and opened the browser quickly.
Pablo did not look at the official website of his old employer, El Mundo Deportivo, because he knew that if the fact that he had bribed Mayes was exposed, it would never be reported on El Mundo Deportivo. Therefore, he clicked on the official website of El Mundo Deportivo, the biggest competitor of El Mundo Deportivo in Catalonia.
When he saw the news that El Mundo Deportivo had just posted on the website, his head buzzed. With trembling hands, he clicked on the headline "Shocking Scandal! Reporter Paid to Fabricate Fake News ".
After he entered the reading page, Mayes' video began to play automatically.
Pablo stared at the computer screen with an ashen face. Before the video finished playing, he was already slumped in his chair, completely disheartened.
Pablo only had one thought, and that was: It's over … It's over … It's completely over this time …
Just like Pablo, a stray dog, there was another person who was also feeling like a dog had just been f * cked. He was Mayes …
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