Hiss!

Seeing the contents on the USB drive, Zhang Ziqing gasped, staring at his computer screen, completely stunned for a long while. Then he slowly raised his head, looked at Lu Yu in front of him, and said, "Mr. Lu, this is..."

Zhang Ziqing's voice was low, and despite his experience and insight, he felt utterly shocked and amazed at the contents of the USB, to the point where he could barely speak clearly.

"As you can see, it's a black ledger for the Zhou Family in Jinling City arranging their relationships."

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqing's words, Lu Yu smiled slightly and then said, "Once the content of this black ledger is released, it will definitely cause a huge sensation. Then, not only will Flashpoint Media's reputation skyrocket, but even your value, Chief Editor Zhang, will soar!"

"Of course, if you manage this well, winning an Oriental News Award with this material shouldn't be too difficult."

Smoothly talking, Lu Yu intentionally or unintentionally tempted Zhang Ziqing with the prospect of future benefits!

Oriental News Award!

Upon hearing this name, Zhang Ziqing's eyes sparkled instantly, accompanied by a hint of greed.

The Oriental News Award is the highest national award for news editors, given annually. Winning this award equates to recognition of one's ability, with an exponential increase in stature.

Zhang Ziqing hasn't won this award yet but already has millions of followers thanks to his handsome appearance and professional knowledge.

If he were to boost himself further with an Oriental News Award, his personal value and status would undoubtedly skyrocket!

And the black ledger in Lu Yu's USB has the potential to help him secure the Oriental News Award!

For a moment, Zhang Ziqing seemed to see his future.

Seeing the greed on Zhang Ziqing's face, Lu Yu smiled slightly, his expression mysterious.

No relationship in this world can be as solid as the ties of interest. Judging by the greedy smile on Zhang Ziqing's face, Lu Yu could now determine the success of this matter!

"Mr. Lu, your material is extremely valuable. I wonder what price you have in mind?"

Zhang Ziqing looked at Lu Yu, his voice full of inquiry.

There is no free lunch. If Lu Yu hands over such explosive news, he must have his own needs, and money is the first thing that came to Zhang Ziqing's mind.

"Do I look like someone who needs money?"

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqing's words, Lu Yu smiled slightly and then said, his tone full of playfulness.

Hearing this, Zhang Ziqing froze slightly, embarrassedly shaking his head.

Being invited to such a high-end cafe's private reception room, it was clear that money wasn't an issue for him.

"So, Mr. Lu, what kind of requirements do you have? I will certainly do my best to meet your demands."

At this moment, Zhang Ziqing looked at Lu Yu and said, his voice full of inquiry.

"Chief Editor Zhang, you don't need to overthink. I just want you to expose this news, nothing more."

Hearing this, Lu Yu smiled and said, his voice mysterious: "This news is something you discovered unintentionally. It has nothing to do with me; we haven't met today. Do you understand what I mean?"

Although Zhou Fengming has suffered heavy losses, it doesn't mean he is weak and easily bullied.

Zhou Fengming's personal strength is quite formidable compared to mine. If I push him too hard, he will definitely retaliate out of desperation and do something crazy!

Thus, Lu Yu didn't want to show his face. He intends to destroy Zhou Fengming secretly.

"Understood, understood!"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Zhang Ziqing responded immediately.

Having become the chief editor at Flashpoint Media, Zhang Ziqing is naturally a clever person. He instantly understood Lu Yu's intention and said, "Rest assured, I will not disclose a word about Mr. Lu. I discovered this incident first!"

His words were sincere, giving an impression of utmost humility.

Lu Yu offered such a great opportunity to him, now making Zhang Ziqing comply in every aspect!

"Chief Editor Zhang, you are a smart man. I am very satisfied with your performance."

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqing's words, Lu Yu smiled slightly and then said, "Now I want to ask, if I want to fan the flames and make a big deal out of this, how should it be handled besides through Flashpoint Media?"

Although Lu Yu is meticulous and strategic, he is not omniscient. He needed consulting from Zhang Ziqing on media strategies.

"It's simple, Mr. Lu."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's question, Zhang Ziqing got excited immediately: "Besides Flashpoint Media, you can purchase heat on media platforms like Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook that young people frequently follow, and hire some online trolls to pose questions."

In his words, Zhang Ziqing seemed to be a master of creating public opinion, showing his professionalism within the industry.

"Questions?"

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqing's words, Lu Yu smirked subtly, expressing interest.

"Exactly. Nowadays, entertainment is king. If it's one-sided, the public will quickly lose interest. Only by having two sides pull against each other can higher interest be generated, creating greater public pressure. During such times, the public pressure will be overwhelmingly severe!"

Having been in the media industry for a while, Zhang Ziqing is well acquainted with the dynamics of building interest. His plan was detailed immediately upon speaking.

"Chief Editor Zhang, you are truly professional. We have indeed found the right person."

Upon hearing Zhang Ziqing's words, Lu Yu smiled slightly and then raised his coffee cup, smiling as he said, "In that case, here's to our successful cooperation!"

His words were filled with smiles, having made arrangements like this.

Zhou Fengming definitely has no chance of making a comeback this time!

"To a successful cooperation!"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Zhang Ziqing raised his coffee cup with a smile and said, "Rest assured, Mr. Lu, I will go back to write the article immediately, making sure that this matter becomes the talk of tomorrow morning!"

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by lotustale.com