Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2382 Conditions for Takeoff

Since meeting Lin Daoqiu in several months of exclusive interviews, Clydeberg has not seen Lin Daoqiu for a long time.

So he suddenly received a call from Lin Daoqiu asking him to drink coffee, which surprised Kleidberg.

But he didn't think too much about it. After all, a good relationship with Lin Daoqiu would definitely be of great help to future interviews, so Clydeberg immediately agreed.

In a coffee shop near Time Magazine, Kleidberg met Lin Daoqiu who had already arrived one step ahead.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Lin, to keep you waiting."

Originally, Kleidberg thought that it would be fast if he arrived 5 minutes earlier, but what he didn't expect was that Lin Daoqiu was even faster than him.

You should know that this coffee shop is near the headquarters of "Time" magazine, and according to common sense, you should be the first to arrive.

This is not just a question of who comes first, you must know that Lin Daoqiu is the boss of MGM, how could he, a busy man, make a special trip to treat himself to coffee, and even arrive one step earlier?
If it was said that Lin Daoqiu was just looking for himself to drink coffee when he was idle, Kleidberg would not believe anything.

"It's okay. I was the one who asked you out for coffee. I should be early. Please sit down."

Kleidberg sat across from Lin Daoqiu full of doubts, and after ordering a cup of coffee, Kleidberg's brain began to work rapidly.

Lin Daoqiu suddenly took the initiative to invite himself to drink coffee. The only possibility is that he has something that he can help him, or that he needs to do something by himself.

Reminiscent of the fact that Lin Daoqiu recently opened a newspaper called "Reader Times", is it possible that Lin Daoqiu wants to discuss cooperation with "Time" weekly?

After all, "Readers Times" is in its infancy, and its reputation in the industry is not too great. If it can get help from "Time" magazine, it will definitely be a good thing for "Readers Times".

What Kleidberg couldn't understand was how Lin Daoqiu planned to let him help him?
"Mr. Berg should have heard of the news that I opened a newspaper called "Reader's Times" before?"

Clydeberg nodded, not only had he heard about it, but he also knew some specific details about it.

After all, Lin Daoqiu bought a large number of newspapers and magazines and merged them together before founding the "Reader Times". He even heard about Merrill Lynch after that.

But that's all he knew. As for Lin Daoqiu and those financial groups, he knew nothing about it.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Lin would enter the media. I was really surprised when I heard the news at the time. Speaking of which, we are now considered colleagues."

Although Kleidberg said so, Lin Daoqiu is the boss of "Reader Times", and he is only the editor-in-chief of "Time" weekly magazine. There is a huge difference in identity and status between the two.

Lin Daoqiu knew that Clydeberg was an arrogant person, but such people are usually very capable, and if they can be used well, it will definitely be a great help to him.

"Readers Times has not been established for a short time, but the newspaper's daily sales have exceeded 20 copies. I am determined to make Readers Times the top three newspapers in North America. What do you think?"

"Judging from the current situation of "Reader Times", as long as it can continue to develop steadily in this way, Mr. Lin's wish will come true sooner or later."

It's not that Kleidberg is flattering Lin Daoqiu. It is not everyone who can make a newly established newspaper reach the daily sales of 20 newspapers in just a few months.

If Lin Daoqiu can keep "Reader's Times" maintaining such a growth momentum, Kleidberg believes that after another ten years, "Reader's Times" will really hope to become one of the most influential newspapers in North America.

"Does Mr. Berger also think that the future of Reader Times is bright?"

"Of course, at least from the current point of view."

Lin Daoqiu's question was a bit strange, but Clydeberg still nodded.

"If I say that I want to invite you to be the editor-in-chief of "Reader Times", I wonder if Mr. Berg is interested in taking this position?"

"What... what? You're inviting me to be the editor-in-chief of Reader's Times? Are you kidding me?"

Kleidberg's eyes widened in surprise. Since he received Lin Daoqiu's call until now, such a thought has never occurred to him even once.

Lin Daoqiu actually invited himself to be the editor-in-chief of "Reader Times". What's going on?Clydeberg was completely confused.

"The current editor-in-chief of Reader's Times, Rhine Boehm, was temporarily appointed by me. Although his work ability is good, he is obviously not capable enough to steer this big ship..."

"I have been in contact with you for a while before, and I found that you are a talented and powerful manager. If you are the editor-in-chief of "Readers Times", I think it will be very suitable."

It's a bit embarrassing to be praised by Lin Daoqiu so much that Clydeberg is praised so much.

"Mr. Lin is too polite. I'm not as good as you said. I'm really embarrassed that you praised me like this."

Although he said so, but judging from the smile on Clydeberg's face, Lin Daoqiu's compliment was very useful to him.

"I have only one purpose for inviting you here today, and that is to invite you to take charge of the "Reader Times". I will try my best to provide you with all the convenience here, as long as you nod."

For the olive branch that Lin Daoqiu suddenly threw over, Kleidberg really didn't have any psychological preparations.

He had a good time in "Time" magazine. Although some newspapers and magazines came to poach people during the period, Clydeberg didn't like those companies at all.

Although "Readers Times" is just a newly established newspaper, with the support of Lin Daoqiu, Kleidberg believes that the future of this newspaper must not be underestimated.

But it is obviously impossible for Kleidberg to agree directly, after all, there are still many variables in it.

Although in terms of funds, Kleidberg believed that with Lin Daoqiu's financial resources, it would not be difficult to run the "Readers Times".

But the problem is that to run a newspaper, whether it is in North America or other parts of the world, you need strong people to support it. If you just have money, it is not enough.

Therefore, although Lin Daoqiu is very rich, Kleidberg feels that he still lacks some necessary conditions, and these missing conditions are the key to truly allowing "Readers Times" to take off.

(End of this chapter)