Some people were singing, some people were dancing, some people were playing, and some people were laughing.
The night in Xiangjiang was never peaceful.
Therefore, when many people had already fallen asleep, there were still many people who were still enjoying life or busy with their daily tasks.
On the 27th floor of Block B, Longqing Building, 269 Guangming Road, Queen's Road West, the editorial office of Polo Daily was brightly lit, and a group of newspaper editors were working nervously in front of the computer.
Polo Daily was one of the free newspapers with the largest circulation in Xiangjiang, with a daily circulation of more than 700,000, so it had a great influence in Xiangjiang.
This newspaper aimed at the general public had always been known for its fast, accurate, and ruthless reporting of social news.
"Fast" refers to the speed at which they publish news. Although it can't be compared to the Internet, even if the news just happened tonight, when the citizens wake up tomorrow morning, they can see the relevant reports and comments at the newsstand or in their own mailbox.
"Accurate" referred to their accurate positioning of news, aiming at the social hot spots and entertainment gossip of Xiangjiang, and grasping the tastes and hobbies of the general public, so the circulation was high.
As for "ruthless", it had a rich meaning. The paparazzi of Polo Daily were "ruthless" in grabbing news, and their editors were also "ruthless" in writing. Specifically speaking, it was enough to write a thick story book.
With these three words and the strategy of free distribution, Polo Daily, which had been established for less than ten years, fought its way out of many competitors in Xiangjiang and became the leader of the newspaper industry.
In the editor-in-chief's office, editor-in-chief Li Wan sat at the desk and reviewed the sample newspaper that had just been printed. This was his daily work, or he would not be able to sleep well.
The success of Polo Daily was inseparable from the hard work of the former deputy editor-in-chief of Famous Newspaper. Although he was over 40 years old, he was still as energetic as many young people.
"Editor-in-chief Li!"
A skinny young man with a camera on his back rushed in and shouted, "I got a piece of news about Shu Jing!"
His voice was so loud that everyone in the editorial office could hear him clearly.
The editorial office of Polo Daily was an open office. Although editor-in-chief Li Wan had an independent office, he could clearly see the inside and outside of the office through the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Unless there was something very important or very private, the door to his office was always open. Certain staff members did not need to announce or even knock on the door to directly barge in and report to him.
This seemingly "unruly" rule allowed Li Wan to firmly control the Polo Daily's affairs. His prestige among the newspaper reporters and editors was unmatched even by the boss.
The young man who had just barged in was one of the entertainment reporters hired by Polo Daily, commonly known as paparazzi.
Li Wan put down the printed sample in her hand and looked at him with a faint smile. "Xiao Hou, you won't make a mistake again this time, right?"
Xiao Hou's face turned red. He quickly raised the camera in his hand and said, "It's true this time. Tonight, Shu Jing held a charity dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel. After it ended, she went to Lanting Coffee with a handsome guy, and then …"
"Quick, let me see!"
Li Wan's interest was immediately piqued. She took Xiao Hou's camera and skillfully connected it to the computer with a data cable. She retrieved the photos from the memory card and watched them.
Shu Jing used to be a pop diva in the music industry. After marrying into a wealthy family, she retired from the entertainment industry. A few years ago, her divorce caused an uproar, and she was still a very popular figure in the industry.
Shu Jing was both a star and a socialite, which was quite newsworthy. She had not been dating anyone for a few years after her divorce. If the photos Xiao Hou took could prove her new relationship, it was completely worthy of being in the headlines.
"This one, look at this one, and this one …"
Xiao Hou stood next to her, pointing and explaining nervously, "There was a traffic jam in Central at night. I could have come earlier, but I was stuck on the road."
As a newcomer, Xiao Hou's seniority in Polo Daily was very shallow. Due to his lack of experience, he made a fool of himself when he snatched the news last time, which made him very embarrassed in front of his colleagues.
This time, he squatted and followed Shu Jing, and with patience and luck, he finally took some valuable photos.
However, Xiao Hou was also very worried that if other colleagues were also present, his exclusive rights would be gone.
Therefore, it was most important to be on the front page as soon as possible.
Li Wan waved his hand.
He had seen the important photos, and to be honest, he was a little disappointed, because Shu Jing was with a handsome man, but both of them were accompanied by assistants or friends, so there was no intimate action taken.
It was obviously not convincing to use these photos to prove that she had a new lover, but Xiao Hou chose two good angles, which gave people a feeling of intimacy when singled out.
However, Li Wan searched in his mind, but he could not recognize the tall and handsome young man as an entertainer in the entertainment circle, or a descendant of a famous family.
Of course, Hong Kong was so big and there were countless outstanding young people, so it was normal for Shu Jing to find a lover who was unknown to people outside the circle, but the identity of the other party would definitely not be very simple.
He thought for a moment and immediately made a decision, "I'll give you a position on the B page. Use these photos and ask Xiao Zhang to immediately rearrange the page and add a title. After proofreading, send it to the printer immediately!"
Free newspapers like Polo Daily, which mainly focused on social news and entertainment news, usually had big headlines, big pictures, and few words. Big headlines were often bigger than the font size of the masthead, with exaggerated and sensational colors, interspersed with pictures, supplemented with a small number of explanatory words, which was completely different from the serious newspapers such as current affairs and professional ones.
One advantage of this style of typesetting was that it was very easy to change the page. It was common to temporarily change the content of the page before printing, so the editors had long been used to it.
The B page was the second page, second only to the front page. Xiao Hou was already overjoyed.
An editor complained, "Xiao Hou, you've really made it this time. We have to work overtime because of you … You have to treat us."
Little Hou chuckled foolishly.
Sitting in the office, Li Wan couldn't help laughing. He held the mouse and found the previous photos.
For some reason, the chief editor felt that the young man who had coffee with Shu Jing in the evening was a little familiar.
Out of professional sensitivity, he had to think carefully, maybe it would be a big news.
At the same time, on the "Pop Music" section of Hong Kong's largest BBS Forum, someone had just posted a video.
The title was "Has anyone heard this song?"
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