Warlord: Starting with Subduing Little A Qiao

"In this regard, we can learn from the storytellers in teahouses and tea restaurants."

A storyteller?

Isn't it all about the bizarre, the dramatic, and the unpredictable?

Upon hearing this, the reporter immediately understood.

The revised and polished manuscript was quickly sent to Xu Wenqiang again.

Seeing the revised manuscript, which abandoned the serious and formal narrative style and instead resembled a novel full of folk tales, Xu Wenqiang nodded in satisfaction and approved its release.

Following this decision, the Xinmin Daily launched the new column, named "Celebrity Profiles," the very next day.

Newspaper vendors began hawking their wares in the streets and alleys.

"Breaking News! Breaking News! The Untold Story of Feng Jingyao and Mrs. Yokota!"

"Breaking news! Breaking news! What secrets lie behind the legendary tycoon Feng Jingyao?"

"Breaking News! Xinmin Daily reveals the secrets of business tycoons you never knew!"

On that day, as soon as the newsboy called out for his newspapers, they were snapped up by countless passersby.

Not only that, this report in the "Celebrity Profiles" column was directly turned into a storytelling segment by a teahouse storyteller.

"At that time, Madam Yokota was high and mighty, and she used both threats and inducements to coerce Feng Jingyao. She promised him a bright future if he agreed to cooperate, but threatened to ruin his reputation if he refused..."

"No outsider would have known that the renowned Feng Jingyao was sweating profusely and trembling before Madam Yokota, a mere woman, and could only agree verbally, daring not to disobey..."

"But what exactly was the two plotting? This story begins with the exposure of Madam Yokota's identity, all thanks to Ye Bai of the Paramount Ballroom who revealed her true identity! Master Yokota is none other than Yamaguchi Yoshiko..."

"Since escaping, Yoshiko Yamaguchi has harbored resentment and sought out Feng Jingyao again. The two conspired to use the student protests as a pretext to carry out an assassination..."

The unprecedented storytelling format made Xinmin Daily a huge hit.

On the one hand, Madam Yokota and Feng Jingyao were already celebrities among high-ranking officials and nobles.

Ordinary people have an innate curiosity about it.

On the other hand, this Xinmin Daily report, while maintaining its usual humorous and unconventional style, is told in a novelistic manner, making it irresistible.

Nowadays, if a storyteller in a teahouse can't tell one or two excerpts from this story, they're considered out of touch with the times.

The popularity of this report is evident!

The sales of this issue of Xinmin Daily soared, selling out as soon as it was released.

Newsstands across the country were calling the newspaper office incessantly.

"Boss Zhen, this issue's release is way too small!"

"A Shocking Conspiracy: Shanghai Tycoon Colludes with Japanese Spies - This Episode is a Huge Hit!"

"Boss Zhen, you need to print more copies quickly! The customers are all waiting to see them!"

...

At the same time, this news quickly reached Feng Jingyao's eyes as well.

He stared wide-eyed at the contents of the Xinmin Daily, his eyes already blazing with anger even before he reached the last line.

This clearly reveals everything about his collaboration with Mrs. Yokota!

He not only wrote about his previous collaborations with Mrs. Yokota, but also clearly explained which of his businesses had the support of the forces behind Mrs. Yokota.

He also wrote down in detail how Mrs. Yokota came to find him after her identity was exposed!

As he read further down the newspaper, Feng Jingyao's teeth were grinding together so hard that his anger seemed to burn two holes in it.

He had initially intended to refuse when Yoshiko Yamaguchi approached him.

However, since Yoshiko Yamaguchi held leverage over his past mistakes, he had no choice but to secretly agree for the time being.

He originally planned to quit after this job and cut off all contact with Yoshiko Yamaguchi.

But now that this report is being published, it's clear that he's tied himself to the same pirate ship as Yoshiko Yamaguchi!

Besides, there are so many unspoken rules involved that can't be discussed openly!

Now, however, this small newspaper has exposed everything about them!

This is practically a direct insult directed at myself.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Feng Jingyao crumpled the newspaper in his hand into a ball and slammed his left hand heavily on the table.

"Who exactly owns this newspaper?!"

Upon hearing this, Butler Xiang slowly revealed the name of the person in charge.

"It's said that this newspaper has been acquired by Xu Wenqiang, and behind Xu Wenqiang..."

Uncle Xiang didn't clearly state the names of the people who followed, but Feng Jingyao already understood what was coming next, and his expression changed drastically.

Behind Xu Wenqiang, isn't Ye Bai right now?!

That's Yoshiko Yamaguchi's number one mortal enemy, whom she's currently gritting her teeth against!

Thinking of this, Feng Jingyao's face darkened even more.

However, unlike the furious Feng Jingyao, the man in the suit with a slicked-back hairstyle opposite him remained silent.

After carefully reading every article in the Xinmin Daily, he slowly began to speak.

"Mr. Feng, they are probably trying to provoke you. They want to get angry and confront them so they can take the opportunity to attack you. Don't fall for their trick."

These words, instead of offering comfort, further provoked Feng Jingyao.

He suddenly sat up in his seat, slammed his hand on the clapperboard, and roared angrily.

"Ding Li, what's the use of just talking? How should we retaliate?"

Seeing this, the man called Ding Li also frowned and bowed, saying, "Mr. Feng, I will think of a way."

Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashed in Feng Jingyao's eyes.

Ding Li, whom he had unintentionally subdued, was also someone he had acquired by chance.

He was drawn to the man's ambition, which was exactly the same as his own when he was young.

However, while he has ambition, he still needs to hone his abilities.

"You're still trying to figure something out? They've already stepped on your head, and you're still trying to figure something out? How are you doing your job?"

Seeing the disappointment in Feng Jingyao's eyes, Ding Li couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

He couldn't afford to lose Feng Jingyao's trust in him.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind.

"I've got it! Let the authorities crack down on newspapers outside the concessions, suppress public opinion, and implement press censorship."

Chapter 74 Ding Li bribes the prosecutor in the news, Xu Wenqiang retaliates!

Mr. Zhen, the owner of Xinmin Daily, has been smiling like a Maitreya Buddha these past few days.

After all, the newspaper's daily sales in the past few days are equivalent to its sales in the previous month.

Anyone would be overjoyed if this happened to them.

When Xu Wenqiang arrived at the agreed-upon teahouse, he saw Boss Zhen's beaming face.

"Mr. Xu, please help me convey my gratitude to Mr. Ye. Xinmin Daily is absolutely loyal to Mr. Ye."

Seeing that Xu Wenqiang remained silent, Boss Zhen stroked his mustache and chuckled twice.

"Don't worry, I assure you nothing will happen here. You said before to be careful of strange people sneaking in. If anyone does sneak in, I guarantee I'll skin them alive, make them cry for their parents..."

Seeing Xu Wenqiang glance at him, Boss Zhen suddenly realized that Xu Wenqiang was actually a top student...

Those were his own bunch of unruly henchmen; they would never accept his thug-like manner of speaking.

He stroked his beard somewhat sheepishly and smiled sheepishly.

"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, I'm used to this..."

Just as the two continued their conversation, a commotion broke out outside the door.

The reporter who was originally writing the article rushed in, panting.

"Boss, something terrible has happened! The press prosecutor is here!"

Let's rewind half an hour.

Two men in suits suddenly arrived at the newspaper office, claiming to be press prosecutors.

The man in the black suit who was leading the group took out a newspaper article that read about a Shanghai business tycoon colluding with Japanese spies and said directly.

"I am Li Shun, the press prosecutor, and I hereby announce that your newspaper is suspected of violating regulations."

"Freedom of speech also needs to have limits, especially in the current period."

Upon hearing this, the reporter who wrote the article couldn't hold back any longer and rushed out to argue.

What's wrong with this manuscript?

The black-clad prosecutor in front of them spoke slowly at that moment.