Yunding Ranch

Chapter 298 Inner Persistence
Lu Li would not deny it, he was moved.

Just six months ago, he was still searching tirelessly for a job as a reporter; now, Julia presented him with a godsend opportunity.

Lu Li clearly knew that through this series, his name gradually spread, not to mention building a reputation, brand, etc., but after attracting enough attention, other colleagues in the industry will more or less notice that future job opportunities It will also gradually increase, which also means that he has really gained a firm foothold in the news industry.

How difficult it is for a foreigner, especially for a Chinese.

When I was studying in university, the job opportunity I dreamed of was right in front of me. As long as I put my fingers together, everything would fall into the palm of my hand firmly without any problem.

As Julia said, Romanee-Conti's experience is very special, and there are many stories and tidbits that can be written into a column and shared with readers. It is not difficult to add three articles.

However, Lu Li was not impulsive, especially after experiencing the precipitation of Romanee-Conti Winery and Cummer Racecourse.

The reason why this column can receive so much affirmation is because of the content and spirit of the column.This is the craftsman's spirit column, which focuses on those craftsmen who are still willing to calm down and slowly polish their skills and focus on details under the background of modern busy society.

They will not rush forward for commercial interests, nor will they give up persistence in order to become famous quickly, nor will they cater to the market for publicity opportunities.

How ironic, isn't it?

The columns that have won attention because of the craftsman spirit are now about to give up the craftsman spirit in order to win more columns, and start filling water with shoddy ones.

Concentrating on this small column, one can get a glimpse of the modern society represented by the "New York Observer", which is eager for quick success, superficial, and interests first; it can also be glimpsed at the craftsman spirit represented by Romanee-Conti Winery. Keep improving and be calm.

If he nods and agrees, then the original intention of writing the column will no longer exist, and the spirit that made this column will disappear.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Li couldn't help taking another deep breath. Reason is one thing, impulsiveness is another. The words of refusal were already swirling on the tip of his tongue, but he still couldn't utter them.

"Julia, thank you for your proposal. I know that you have always taken good care of me and given me a lot of affirmation. But..." Lu Li paused for a moment. This time, Julia did not interrupt him, but Listening quietly, Lu Li regained his sanity.

"Seven columns correspond to seven themes. If I write more, it may become a rough patch. I don't think the effect will be very good." Lu Li told the truth, and his words became smoother, "Julia , Do you remember? When I wanted to write a column on the spirit of craftsmen, I hoped to target them. Every column has its own meaning. Therefore, it is my opinion to focus on quality rather than quantity. "

Julia exhaled lightly, rubbed her aching temples, "Fourteen, I know what you mean, and I know your persistence. But... I also have different considerations." Julie, who has always been quick to talk Ya, there was a rare pause, and the fluency of speaking was interrupted.

Just when Lu Li thought that Julia was telling her true thoughts, she changed the subject, "Why don't you write three more columns about Chateau Romanée-Conti, and the newspaper is willing to sign a long-term contract with you?" , to hire you as a dedicated columnist, we temporarily set the contract for one year, no, two years."

"During this time, we will give priority to the topics you want to write about." Julia's words became smoother again, and her persuasive force became stronger again, "Didn't you say before that about the spirit of craftsman?" Do you still want to write about ordinary people? After this serialization is over, you can write the rest of the topic according to your own ideas, and all of them will be published in newspapers. What do you think? ?”

"Julia." Lu Li couldn't help sighing, such a temptation is really hard to refuse.

"Fourteen, this time you have shown enough ability, within the scope of your ability, you will make the decision for the next column." Julia detonated the last bomb, almost posing an irresistible condition.

Lu Li was almost ready to agree, the words "yes" were swirling on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them anyway.If it weren't for this trip to Europe, it would have completely opened his eyes and made him truly understand that in many cases, persistence requires paying a price.At this moment, Lu Li might just compromise directly.

"Julia, you should know that the reason you are willing to give me a chance is because this column has attracted enough attention." Although the words were difficult, this time, Lu Li became more fluent and his tone was firm. Come down, "If I choose to compromise and reduce the quality of the column, then the newspaper will not ask me to continue writing the column, will it?"

In the end, Lu Li concluded, "Insisting on enough quality and giving up the pursuit of quantity, I think this is a good deal."

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and Julia didn't speak. Just when Lu Li almost thought the phone had dropped, Julia's voice came again, "I'll talk to the editor-in-chief, and then we can discuss further, How about it? At the same time, you also think carefully about my proposal, I always think that you can do it."

Afterwards, Julia hung up the phone, fiddling with the phone in her hand, lost in thought.

Julia admitted that she actually agreed with Lu Li.Two columns a week, the number is just right, after doubling, it seems too much, the topic effect in the short term will be very effective, but the bubble will disappear faster than expected, which is not worth the candle.

She has read Lu Li's seven columns on Romanee-Conti Winery. This is indeed a series, with seven different themes, advancing layer by layer, with clear thinking and echoing from beginning to end. After all seven articles are published, you can It really makes people feel the craftsmanship of Romanee-Conti.

Not tepid, not impatient, neither humble nor overbearing, that kind of accumulated background shows Lu Li's talent, and it is also the reason why the column is so popular.

Thinking of this, Julia put the phone aside, stood up vigorously, walked towards the editor-in-chief's office, knocked on the door, and after a positive voice came from inside, she opened the door, "Kyle, we Need to talk."

"About what?" Sitting in the back of the office was Kyle, the editor-in-chief of the "New York Observer", Julia's immediate boss.

"The column of craftsman spirit." Julia did not hesitate, and went straight to the topic, "I think we should stick to the current length, seven articles are enough, there is no need to increase the number, and there is no need to increase the frequency of updates."

"Julia, I thought we had already talked about it." Kyle put down the newspaper in his hand, his expression stretched, not nervous at all.

"I know." Julia was about to add more, but was interrupted by Kyle, "We have already made a decision, so is there any question?"

"No problem, it's just..." Julia paused for a moment, and said bravely, "Fourteen is unwilling to write, and I agree with his point of view. Seven is the most suitable, not to mention, Romanee-Conti Nor would you want to see us sacrificing quality for quantity."

Kyle laughed, "Julia, why are you in a dead end too. He's just a nobody, because he wrote two popular columns, and then we have nothing to do with him? This is New York, Unhappy journalists and columnists are everywhere, and if you sit in a bar in Greenwich Village, you can easily find a dozen or twenty, he is not that important.”

Kyle has always been unhurried, and his smiling expression naturally has a condescending composure—or it can be said to be arrogant, "What's more, he is an Asian or a foreigner. If he loses this job, he wants to It is not so easy to gain a foothold in New York. Not every newspaper is as generous as ours, willing to give him a chance, and even willing to provide him with better benefits."

Julia didn't like the way Kyle spoke, nor did he like Kyle's tone, and her voice stiffened, "Then what are you going to do? Fourteen doesn't want to write, so can we still force him?"

"You tell him, either continue to write, and then we provide a long-term signing contract; or stop the cooperation. After the series of Romanee-Conti and Kumo Racecourse is finished, the cooperation will be temporarily suspended." Kyle did not hesitate at all. Lu Li's fate has already been decided in an understatement.

"And after that, what about this series?" Julia couldn't help feeling a little annoyed when she thought of the artisan stories written by Lu Li about ordinary people.

"We could switch to other columnists," Kyle said of course. "We could interview publishing houses that still focus on traditional books, and retro bars that maintain the style of the Prohibition era, or Broadway's persistent actors. We... this is New York, and there are stories to be unearthed around every corner. We don't need fourteen."

Julia opened her mouth and tried to argue, but found that she had no position.

"Okay, this matter is settled like this, you go back and discuss it with Fourteen." Kyle concluded simply, "At the same time, you contact other columnists and let them try to write about wine craftsmen. Spiritual column, even if it's not Romanee-Conti, there are quite a few columnists here in New York who know how to taste top wine. It's not a difficult task."

After finishing speaking, Kyle lowered his head again and began to read the newspaper in his hand, ignoring Julia at all.

Julia stood where she was, sighed lightly, but turned and left the editor-in-chief's office without saying anything after all.The always sharp and straight figure was a little bit decadent, but it only paused for half a second, then regained its strength and took a step forward.

(End of this chapter)