Chapter 85

"Xiao Tang, over here."

Wang Xuebin led Tang Zhendong into his office and called out to the outside, "Xiao Li, bring Yu Qingying to my office."

"Director, Yu Qingying is out on an interview assignment."

"Ask when she will be back?"

"Probably before the end of the workday."

"Alright, have her come to my office when she returns."

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"Xiao Tang, Yu Qingying is out on an interview assignment. You can sit down for a while; she won't be long." As he spoke, Wang Xuebin poured a cup of water for Tang Zhendong, "Xiao Tang, here's your water."

"Thank you."

Wang Xuebin then sat down on the sofa opposite Tang Zhendong, "Xiao Tang, how did you and our Yu get to know each other?"

"Oh, we are classmates, hehe."

"Right, good. Classmates these days are the closest. You've added a romantic relationship to your classmate bond, making it even stronger and closer."

"Hehe," Wang Xuebin's words left Tang Zhendong with no choice but to laugh awkwardly. He couldn't confirm or deny it, and this was where his dilemma lay.

"By the way, Xiao Tang, I heard from Xu Zhijun that you don't know our editor-in-chief?"

"Yes, I don't know him. Why?"

"I heard that Xiao Tang is very proficient in physiognomy and feng shui. You even determined that our editor-in-chief's father had passed away after just one meeting, something even the editor-in-chief didn't know. Can you really see such things?"

In fact, when Wang Xuebin asked this, he had already inquired with Xu Zhijun and Wang Xiaolin and had also indirectly asked Yu Qingying. However, he still hoped to hear it from Tang Zhendong's own mouth.

"Actually, this is just a simple method of face reading. In folk terms, it's called the Ma Yi Divine Physiognomy or the Liu Zhuang Face Reading. There's nothing extraordinary about it."

Wang Xuebin was taken aback. Nothing extraordinary? For those in the news industry, such things with obvious superstitious elements were rare and precious because they exceeded their understanding. On the contrary, it was precisely these well-informed people who could believe that the world is full of wonders.

The more one sees, the more one realizes how much of the world remains beyond their understanding. Like a newborn baby looking at the world, it is pure and clean. By the time a child is seven or eight, they have already learned to compare themselves with others. Those who study every day find that the problems they can't solve keep increasing. Conversely, those who play all day never encounter problems they can't solve.

In adulthood, everyone adapts to the intrigue of society. As people grow older, they increasingly feel that there are many things in the world they cannot understand.

When Wang Xuebin was young, he didn't believe in fate. He firmly believed that fate was in his own hands. But the higher he climbed, the more he realized that there were more and more uncontrollable factors.

"This, I, this," Wang Xuebin struggled to say what he wanted to say, but Tang Zhendong wasn't in a hurry. He knew that a fish was about to take the bait. From the moment Wang Xuebin mentioned that day, Tang Zhendong knew that Wang Xuebin must have encountered a problem in this area.

Tang Zhendong slowly took a sip of tea, "Director Wang, speak your mind. With Yu Qingying here, we are not strangers."

Wang Xuebin seemed to suddenly make up his mind, "Alright, Xiao Tang, as you said, we are not strangers. I have a matter I need your help with. Our newspaper's chief editor is about to retire. I am the head of the editorial department and, in terms of position, a deputy chief editor. However, there are four deputy chief editors at my level, all strong candidates for the chief editor position. In some areas, I have an advantage, but to be honest, the newspaper is not short of capable people. So, while I have a chance to compete for the chief editor position, it's not very likely. I was wondering if you could help me with feng shui?"

Tang Zhendong took another sip of tea and smiled, "Director Wang, let's not beat around the bush. I'm afraid you are not the first or second choice for the chief editor position, right?"

"Xiao Tang, you are amazing. I am indeed the third choice, and the first two have significant advantages. One is a master of writing, and the other has connections with the Municipal Propaganda Department. However, I have a good relationship with the editor-in-chief. But the Propaganda Department is almost certain to intervene, so under normal circumstances, I have no chance of becoming the chief editor. Xiao Tang, I consider you a close friend, so I'm being honest with you."

Tang Zhendong nodded, "I understand. This matter is not easy to handle, but it's not impossible."

Wang Xuebin, who had already resigned himself to fate regarding the chief editor position, suddenly perked up at Tang Zhendong's words, "Xiao Tang, you mean it's possible? I, I could become the chief editor?"

Tang Zhendong nodded, "It's possible, but I need to see the other two top candidates first. After that, I can decide how to help you."

"Really? That's great. I'll take care of it. If, if I become the chief editor, Xiao Tang, rest assured, I can have Yu Qingying take over my position as director, though she might have to start as a deputy director. And for you, I won't let you down." Wang Xuebin made promises with great confidence.

Tang Zhendong waved his hand, "Hehe, Director Wang, you are too kind. As you said, we are not distant. I can give it a try."

"Xiao Tang, when can you see the other two chief editor candidates?"

"The sooner, the better. Feng shui needs time to take effect on a person, so it won't work immediately."

"Will a quick glance suffice, or do you need a detailed look?"

"A quick glance will do, and it's best if they don't notice."

"Alright, I understand. Shall we go now? Follow me, and come in after I do. I'll talk to them for a bit and then leave."

"Hehe, actually, there's no need to go in. Just open the door, and I can take a look from outside."

"Alright."

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"Xiao Yu, the director called you. He wants you to come to his office when you return." When Yu Qingying returned, Zhang Jie in the office called out to her.

"Okay, Sister Zhang. I'll tidy up my things and go right away." Interview equipment must be returned promptly after use.

Yu Qingying knocked on the door for a long time, but no one was in the director's office, "Sister Zhang, is the director not here?"

"I just went to get a coffee, and I didn't see him."

As Yu Qingying was asking, she saw Tang Zhendong and Director Wang return together, "Director, you called me?"

"Oh, Xiao Yu, wait a moment. I need to talk to Xiao Tang first. I'll return him to you in a bit." Wang Xuebin winked at Yu Qingying, jokingly.

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