Chapter 3036
Huo Dechuan knew that Xu Zhengrong was busy with affairs, so he briefly stated his purpose of coming. He hoped that the newspaper would publish another article to clarify and correct Fu Qiqiang's comments when the next issue of Express was published.
After hearing this, Xu Zhengrong smiled and said: "This issue of the newspaper just came out of the printing factory this morning. I'm afraid many people haven't had time to read it. Your reaction is too fast."
Preacher Hodder said: "Editor-in-Chief, I have always been a loyal reader of the Express!"
How could Xu Zhengrong believe his flattery? He just shook his head slightly and said: "Xiao Huo, if the newspaper really does what you said, wouldn't it be damaging its own brand?"
Huo Dechuan quickly corrected: "No, no, no, this is at best a loss of Fu Qiqiang's brand. Not only will it not hurt the reputation of the newspaper, but it will also make the outside world think that the express newspaper must correct its mistakes and is authentic and credible."
Xu Zhengrong pondered: "The newspaper asked Fu Qiqiang to write an article, and he spent a lot of real money. Not to mention whether his article has the problems you mentioned, but now you want to destroy his brand, in the meantime Do you think it’s appropriate for the newspaper to bear the losses?”
Huo Dechuan had expected this section a long time ago, and immediately responded: "Can the editor-in-chief tell you how much remuneration Fu Qiqiang received from the newspaper? I can consider compensating it to the newspaper."
Xu Zhengrong remained silent. He looked Huo Dechuan up and down, nodded and said: "I heard that you are now doing brokerage business. It seems that a sponsor has paid you to do this."
Huo Dechuan did not deny it, but continued to persuade Xu Zhengrong not to consider economic factors. As long as he did what he suggested, the newspaper would benefit.
Although Huo Dechuan's abacus was good, Xu Zhengrong was used to meeting people from all walks of life, so how could he be easily persuaded. He saw that Huo Dechuan was very eager to achieve his goal, and he would not easily comply with his wishes.
Huo De heard that Xu Zhengrong didn't accept the offer, so he had to take the initiative to quote, starting from 500 and calling all the way up to 2,000. Xu Zhengrong still refused to let go.
At this time, someone from the newspaper came to Xu Zhengrong to review the manuscript. Huo Dechuan was unable to continue the conversation, so he had to stand up and leave.
Although the start was unfavorable, Huo Dechuan was not discouraged. Although Xu Zhengrong did not agree to his request, he did not refuse him flatly.
Huo Dechuan believes that this may be because his bid has not yet reached Xu Zhengrong’s psychological price, or he may have other concerns besides economic reasons. But the profit from this transaction is considerable, and as long as there is still room for maneuver, he will not give up trying easily.
If the plan fails, Huo Dechuan still has a backup plan.
Since the matter arose because of Fu Qiqiang's article in the Express, it seems possible to solve the problem by going directly to the person involved, in addition to the newspaper office.
Fu Qiqiang is just a pen writer, not an employee of Express News. Of course he cannot be found here. However, this was not difficult for Huo Dechuan. After a little effort, he got Fu Qiqiang's address from a certain newspaper employee.
Huo Dechuan rushed to the new battlefield without stopping, but this time he did not prepare any gifts.
Fu Qiqiang lives not in the old city of Sanya, but in the new city west of Fenghuangling. The house and land prices here are cheaper than those in the old city. Even people like Fu Qiqiang who make a living by writing can still buy a detached residence here.
After Huo Dechuan knocked on the door, the person who opened the door was a middle-aged man with triangular blister eyes and a mustache. He looked a bit wretched. It was hard to imagine that this man actually made a living by writing articles. But Huo Dechuan has recognized that this is the person he is looking for.
"Mr. Fu, Huo Dechuan came here uninvited today. I have something to discuss, so I'm sorry to bother you." Huo Dechuan handed over his hand and introduced himself first.
Fu Qiqiang didn't know him. Although he was a little confused, he still let Huo De pass in because he was a guest.
Huo Dechuan took out the express published today and asked straight to the point: "Is this article written by Mr. Fu?" Fu Qiqiang said: "This is my humble work. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Huo Dechuan asked: "Then why did you slander Xingdao's military operations in the article?"
Fu Qiqiang naturally refused to admit it: "Is there any slander in the following?"
Huo Dechuan waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. I just want to know, if you are asked to write another article and publish it in the Express, the content should be a positive report about Xingdao and clarify the previous untrue statements. , how much retouching fee do I need to pay you? ”
Fu Qiqiang said in shock: "It's an insult to politeness, it's an insult to politeness!"
Huo Dechuan advised expressionlessly: "Elegance also has a price, you might as well negotiate a price first."
Fu Qiqiang shook his head repeatedly, his expression became impatient, and he seemed to disdain to continue talking with Huo Dechuan.
Upon seeing this, Huo Dechuan raised his two fingers and started to quote: "Two hundred yuan. I think your fee for writing a front-page review may not be more than this, right?"
Fu Qiqiang just snorted when he heard this, but did not give an answer.
When Huo De heard that he had no intention of expelling him, he was already confident. He stretched out his five fingers and said: "Five hundred yuan. This price must be much higher than the manuscript fee given to you by the newspaper, right?" ”
Huo Dechuan had worked for Express News before, and he also knew a little bit about the fee market. For writing this kind of special review article, the fee for an article generally ranged from one to three hundred yuan. Those who could get more were rare. Fu Qiqiang's writing style is quite controversial, and it is unlikely that he will receive a higher remuneration.
Fu Qiqiang finally spoke again: "Is my reputation as a special commentator for Express News only worth 500 yuan in your eyes? You look down on me too much!"
Huo Dechuan smiled and raised the price again: "Eight hundred yuan. Is this a fair price? Eight hundred yuan for an article. No newspaper in Haihan will give you such a high fee!"
Fu Qiqiang pondered: "Even if Fu is willing to write, he may not be able to pass the review of Express!"
When Huo Dechuan saw that the other party finally relented, he hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "One price, one thousand! I know you must have a way to get Editor Xu to approve the manuscript. If you agree, I will pay half immediately and the other half after the article is published in the newspaper!" ”
Fu Qiqiang said slowly: "This matter is really not easy to handle. How about you add more...two thousand! For two thousand, I will finish the matter for you and report it to you in the next issue. I guarantee your satisfaction!"
Now it was Huo Dechuan's turn to be anxious. He suppressed his anger and said: "Mr. Fu, can you tell your conscience that the article you wrote is worth two thousand? For this price, I will hire ten literati to contribute to the Express." There is still something left, don’t tell me, your integrity is worth a thousand!”
Fu Qiqiang turned a deaf ear to Huo Dechuan's ridicule, and just responded calmly: "Of course the article I wrote is not worth so much. But I can send you a message. I believe the person who paid you to do the work will feel that the price is well worth it."
When Huo De heard that the other party had also seen through his true identity, he did not deny it at the moment and said angrily: "The news you told me had better be really worth the price!"
(End of chapter)