The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 198: Using the Banner as a Tiger’s Skin

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Using the Banner as a Tiger’s Skin

"Do you think your extreme statements based on such limited perspective make any sense?"

Lin Fan coldly looked at Cai Shuli and said, "According to you, if all the farmers in the country grow cabbage, should we stop eating potatoes? You don’t understand the diversity of agricultural products. Doesn’t seem like much of a standard for a news anchor, does it?"

"Are you questioning my ability?"

Cai Shuli squinted her eyes and said, "For your own political achievements, you want to cut off the fundamentals of the country. I’m ready to make a special program about this, and I’ll personally go to your superiors and communicate with them properly. Then we’ll see if you can still sit comfortably as mayor."

"Then I advise you to go earlier; if you’re late, you might not even get through the door."

Lin Fan’s face was stern, and since the other party wanted to play tricks, he couldn’t be blamed for playing even dirtier.

"Wow, wow, wow, you really think you’re some big official as a lousy mayor, messing around with me here? Just wait and see. I’ll show you how powerful this top anchor is."

Cai Shuli huffed, her gaze landing on Li Huizhen who had been silent the whole time: "A contractual worker and a deputy mayor sent from outside, a match made in heaven. I see your show’s ratings aren’t doing so well lately, and your professional competence needs improvement. Tomorrow, I’ll speak to the producer and suggest they move you to the midnight news, which suits a rookie like you better!"

Though the midnight news might sound impressive, for anchors, it’s the most grueling time slot. With nightly shifts and very poor viewership, many say the station created this program to set someone up for failure, so once someone becomes the midnight news anchor, it often drives them to resignation within three months.

"Midnight news, the show even sounds good!"

Lin Fan smiled and patted Li Huizhen’s hand, "Then it’s settled. See you tomorrow!"

Not wanting to talk nonsense anymore, Lin Fan started the car and swiftly left the parking lot, while the passenger-seat-occupying Li Huizhen looked anxiously at Lin Fan, hesitating to speak.

"What’s the matter, did you forget about our dinner plans tonight?"

Lin Fan smilingly looked at Li Huizhen, but she sighed, "But I heard that Cai Shuli and the producer are involved, supposedly living together, and since the producer is a loyal follower of Director Wang, even the deputy director has to give him face. Do you think our connections will work?"

"Oh, so Cai Shuli’s lover is just a dog kept by Director Wang; this just makes things easier. I originally approached Director Wang because of Cai Shuli. Since she is throwing herself in the mix, she can’t blame me."

Lin Fan chuckled and took out his phone, dialing Director Wang: "Wang, I’m afraid I can’t make it for dinner. Just now, your star anchor ridiculed me at your headquarters, saying she wants to do a special program on me for not letting farmers grow grain and opting for Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation, and even wants to talk to my district leaders about it. So, I’m going to report to Mayor Zhu now, since, you know, some matters aren’t just up to me. If the media twist this story, it’s better if the city office handles it directly!"

"Mayor Lin...please, don’t. The restaurant is already booked, and for such a trivial matter, let’s not trouble Mayor Zhu... Just calm down. Who’s this blind person that spoke to you like that? Tell me, I’ll take it seriously!"

On the phone, Director Wang’s voice became anxious, clearly worried about being scapegoated.

"It’s your popular anchor, Cai Shuli. And I even heard people say she’s a fling your producer is keeping on the side. He’s your man, and now she’s saying my girlfriend Li Huizhen isn’t competent at her job and wants her on the midnight news. Looks like we need to dig deeper into this."

Lin Fan still sounded relaxed, but Director Wang was sweating on the other end: "Lin, just come over. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied. After we eat, if you have any complaints, I’ll accompany you to Mayor Zhu’s office to apologize, how about that?"

Although the TV station wasn’t directly under the management of the city committee, their immediate superior was the culture, sports, and media bureau. Even the head of that bureau had to act properly around Zhu Defu, let alone his underling’s underling. Moreover, he was well aware that the Chinese Herbal Medicine Cultivation was Zhu Defu’s own project. Cai Shuli was clearly trying to challenge him.

"Fine, then let’s start normally. Director Wang, Mayor Zhu and Mr. Ye have critiqued me for being too impulsive and flipping out too quickly. If I’ve said anything wrong, you’ll have to bear with me. Besides, Mayor Zhu doesn’t want too many people knowing his thoughts on this matter. So, whatever mess there is, just dump it on my head. You understand, right?"

"I understand, I understand, just come, and you’ll see!"

Director Wang respectfully hung up the phone, while Lin Fan, on the other side, smiled and grasped Li Huizhen’s hand: "Now you see, with such backing, not only will we resolve your employment issue tonight, but we’ll also take care of Cai Shuli!"