Chapter 481
With the enthusiastic support of netizens, Zachary and Qiao Xiaoxiao made a thank-you comment online to thank everyone's support. Zachary returned to Rende Hall. As soon as he finished packing, he received Xiao Ziqian's call. "Zachary, are you back?"
Zachary said, "I just arrived at the provincial capital today!"
"That's good. Come out to drink with me. It's in the Zero bar last time." Xiao Ziqian said quickly.
"Drink wine, Ziqian, are you alright?" Zachary asked with concern.
"Nothing, I just want to drink a little wine. If you have something to say, then forget it." Xiao Ziqian's voice carried a hint of disappointment. Zachary quickly said, "I'm fine. I'll be right there. Wait for me."
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After hanging up the phone, Zachary changed his clothes and rushed to the bar. When he arrived, two empty bottles had fallen on the table in front of Xiao Ziqian.
Seeing this, Zachary could not help but frown. He snatched the wine cup from Xiao Zi's mouth and said, "Why did you drink so much!"
"Let me drink!" Xiao Ziqian was half-drunk and half-awake. He wanted to snatch the wine glass from Zachary's hand.
However, her movement was not faster than Zachary's. She tilted her body and failed to grab the wine glass. Instead, she threw herself into Zachary's arms.
Feeling the hot softness in his arms and the woman's fragrance mixed with the smell of alcohol, Zachary's heart trembled. He put down the glass in his hand, and then used his arms to hold up Xiao Ziqian. "Ziqian, you've drunk too much. I'll take you back to rest!"
"No, I want to drink more!" Xiao Ziqian wanted to break free from Zachary's arm and grab a bottle of wine from the table.
Seeing this, Zachary frowned and used his arms to control Xiao Ziqian. Then he hugged Xiao Ziqian hard and let him lie in his arms. Then he pressed on Xiao Ziqian's shoulder with one hand and rested the other on Xiao Ziqian's head with his other hand. He quickly massaged Xiao Ziqian's head.
This was the method of traditional Chinese medicine to promote sobering up!
A moment later, Xiao Zi's bleary eyes became clear again and he became quiet.
She turned her head and found that she was lying on Zachary's legs, and her body was hugged by Zachary's arms. Her soft body was tightly attached to Zachary's body, and she could feel the heat behind Zachary's clothes. Xiao Ziqian couldn't help but blush as he wanted to get up.
Zachary quickly let go of his hands and put Xiaozi in a respectful position.
"Zachary, thank you!" Xiao Ziqian said softly.
Zachary shook his head gently and said, "You don't need to thank me! Ziling, tell me, why did you drink so much wine? What happened?"
Xiao Ziqian's mouth moved slightly. He wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.
Zachary said softly, "Ziling, it's more and more uncomfortable to keep something in your heart. If you say it out, maybe we can help you."
Xiao Ziqian hesitated for a moment before he opened his mouth and said, "Yes, this is what happened."
"Two days ago, when we were in Su City, you were injured. I immediately rushed back, didn't I? I was in such a hurry at that time just for the purpose of promoting a media."
"News? What news?" Zachary asked.
Xiao Ziqian said, "That's the time when you saved so many civilians that day. Those high officials and leaders who pushed the people around and ran away in a hurry."
"At that time, I was going to broadcast their pictures, but it was directly strangled by the TV station. So I came back in a hurry to sort out the whole thing and then expose their bad behaviors." Hearing this, Zachary could already guess what Xiao Ziqian was going through.
Sure enough, Xiao Ziqian sighed softly and said, "In the end, I sent the prepared draft to the editor-in-chief of our newspaper office and asked him to report it as soon as possible. However, he refused."
"I modified it a few more times, submitted the draft, and even secretly used an alias to submit to other newspapers and magazines, but they were all sent back. Later, I secretly told one of my friends in the newspaper that the news was suppressed by them, so major newspapers dared not to expose it."
Zachary nodded and said with a serious look, "They can do such a thing."
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Zizhao said, "Because there is no hope for the newspaper to be published, I sent the manuscript and the pictures and videos I made at the scene to the major websites and forums."
"The news soon attracted the attention of netizens and gradually became a hot topic. But soon, they also found the news on the Internet, so they blocked all the contents."
"Our chief editor called me back and gave me a harsh criticism. Then she asked me to apologize publicly on the Internet and in the newspaper to admit that the previous news was made up and made up. She also punished me." Hearing this, Zachary frowned and said, "They've gone too far!"
Xiao Ziqian nodded his head and said, "I didn't agree to their request. They wanted to suspended my duties and fined me a fine. So, I resigned directly."
Zachary was stunned. After a moment of silence, he said, "There are too many dark things in the world, but there are also a lot of light. I believe that you will find a suitable job."
Xiao Ziqian nodded seriously and said, "At most, I'll be an independent media member in the future. I'll find the news myself and do the program myself. I'll explain my point of view to everyone myself."
Zachary smiled and poured Xiaozi a small glass of wine, and then poured himself another glass of wine. He raised his glass and said, "I believe in you! For the success of journalist Xiao's future, let's toast!" "Cheers! Cheers!" Xiao Ziqian finally smiled and clinked glasses with Zachary.
But at this time, an ear-piercing female voice came.
"Oh, isn't that reporter Xiao? Haven't you been expelled from the newspaper office? Why are you still in the mood to drink here? Is it by drinking wine to drown your sorrows?"
Zachary and Xiao Ziqian turned to look at the woman who spoke at the same time.
The woman's figure was tall and slender. Although her appearance wasn't as beautiful as Xiao Ziqian's, her outfit was rather sexy and quite eye-catching.
Xiao Ziqian's face darkened, and he quickly introduced the woman's information to Zachary.
It turned out that this woman was called Liu Fei. Like Xiao Ziqian, she was also the reporter of Nan'an evening newspaper, the largest newspaper in Nan'an City. However, Xiao Ziqian was in charge of the day-time news while Liu Fei was in charge of the entertainment section.
The two of them were called the two golden flowers in the news newspaper industry in Nan'an City. However, unlike Xiao Ziqian, who got started from the news content, Liu Fei's fame mostly came from her various fascinating actions and from time to time, all kinds of romantic rumors broke out.
Therefore, although the two of them were quite famous in Nan'an City, Xiao Ziqian's reputation was much better than Liu Fei's. On top of that, Xiao Ziqian's appearance was much better than Liu Fei's. Therefore, Xiao Ziqian's reputation seemed to have overwhelmed Liu Fei's.
This time, both of them were reporters from Nan'an who went to Su City to report the flood, so they appeared in the provincial capital at this moment.
It was obvious that Liu Fei was very happy when she heard about Xiao Ziqian's resignation. She did not know if it was a coincidence or if she had met him on purpose. It was as if she had come to show off. "Liu Fei, it's none of your business! Go away!" Xiao Ziqian said to Liu Fei unceremoniously.
Liu Fei's face fell, and she said, "Who cares about your business! Do you think you are still a popular golden flower reporter in Nan'an? A guy who has been expelled is nothing. Don't give me any face!"
Xiao Ziqian's face turned cold and he said, "Liu Fei, I don't want to talk to you, but you're pushing your luck. It's none of your business that I resigned and didn't resign."
"You're resigning!" Liu Fei laughed exaggeratedly. "You're right. Are you asking for your resignation? You're fired and your reputation is bad. I don't think the press and media will want someone like you in the future." Hearing this, Xiao Ziqian's face could not help but be a little sad. She was really passionate about journalists' industry. If she left this industry in the future, she was afraid that she did not know how to live.
Seeing that she had found Xiao Ziqian's weakness, Liu Fei was even more arrogant. She continued, "Of course, I'm always soft-hearted. I'm willing to give you a chance. I have an assistant in the newspaper who served tea and water. If Reporter Xiao is interested, you can come and try! Haha!"
A burst of exaggerated laughter, Liu Fei's face was full of pride. She was very happy to be able to step on her long-term opponent underfoot, because she had waited for this moment for too long.
Seeing Xiao Ziqian's low mood, Zachary felt a surge of anger rising in his heart. He stood up and said to Liu Fei, "In front of Ziqian, people like you don't have the right to mention the reporter. Get out of here right now!"
"You told me to get out! Who are you! What right do you have to make me get out!" Liu Fei said, "I don't deserve to be called a reporter. Is it possible that an expelled guy like her deserves these two words? I'd like to see how she can continue to be in this industry in the future!"
"You..." Zachary was so angry that he was about to take action.
Xiao Ziqian grabbed him and shook her head gently. Her face was a little downcast. Although Liu Fei's words were harsh, the current situation was almost about to become a reality. Not only in Nan'an, but also in the local newspapers and magazines, it seemed that they didn't want Xiao Ziqian to be the one.
Seeing this, Liu Fei became even more proud. She laughed arrogantly and said, "Did you see that? She is just a guy that no one wants. In front of me, don't mention the word reporter anymore, because she... doesn't deserve it!" "Ha ha!"
Hearing Liu Fei's arrogant and ear-piercing laughter, Xiao Ziqian's face darkened. He pulled Zachary and was about to leave!
But at this moment, Zachary did not move. Instead, he gave a cold snort, made a phone call and said, "Dean Liu, is that so?"
"Yes, I am! There are a lot of reporters on the provincial TV station recently!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Fei could not help laughing, "The provincial TV station! What a joke! A person who is abandoned by a newspaper and magazine, still wants to enter the TV station?"