Seizing Dreams [B1]

Ch 115.2 - Interview

Yu Hao looked at Zhou Sheng, and Zhou Sheng's intent was very clear in his gaze — this is the kind of work you like ba?

Yu Hao said, "I don't have a background in media studies, nor have I undergone any systematic interview training......"

"What I want isn't a professional reporter anyway." Lin Ze said, "All those skills can be taught, what I need is an 'investigative' reporter."

Zhou Sheng's expression changed instantly. Yu Hao still remembered that occupation, but there were very few people doing it nowadays. This group of people were the most barbarous types of hoodlums, and the content of their interviews were almost entirely against the government. In the face of trans-provincial dangers, there were even some who would abuse their authority, resulting in a rather bad reputation.

Zhou Sheng said, "You want an intern who hasn't even graduated yet to be an investigative reporter?"

Lin Ze nodded, "Yes."

Yu Hao said, "Are there any investigative reporters who are still alive right now?"

Lin Ze nodded, "Yes — me."

Yu Hao pondered for a long while before saying, "What about my boyfriend?"

Lin Ze said to Zhou Sheng, "I've considered your family's background, I don't think this job is suitable for you."

Zhou Sheng couldn't say anything in response to that.

"Will there be someone who will guide me?" Yu Hao asked, "There are......a lot of things that I don't understand at all."

"Of course." Lin Ze said, "Someone will guide you; there are two reporter teachers, both of whom have a background in social work before they became investigative reporters, as well as an editor. If everything proceeds smoothly, this team will be very strong."

Yu Hao said, "Can I confirm this again: I'll have to work in Beijing?"

"You'll work in Beijing." Lin Ze explained, "But there will be frequent business trips that'll require you to travel around the country."

Yu Hao said, "I'll have to think about it."

Lin Ze said, "There's no need to rush. I have one last question and this question will decide whether I want you in the team or not. Please answer truthfully, and tell me what you truly think. Because if our values aren't aligned, you won't be able to last in this team."

Zhou Sheng and Yu Hao looked at Lin Ze together.

Lin Ze said in earnest, "Do you think journalists report the truth for the government, or the people?"

Yu Hao thought, chief editor boss, are you sure it's okay for you to ask that? Are you trying to guide me into becoming a Public Intellectual or something? He couldn't help but recall many of the arguments brought up in Southern Weekly, as if the more fiercely they quarreled with the government, the more proof it was of their capabilities. Everyone who really wanted to do this job would probably answer in the same way ba.

Yet what Lin Ze asked was, 'what do you truly think', so Yu Hao earnestly considered the question for some time. What did he truly think? In accordance with all the experiences he had accumulated so far, he had come up with a vague answer in his heart.

"The government and the people shouldn't be opposing each other in the first place." Yu Hao said, "A lot of reporters like to place the country's regime and public opinion on opposing standpoints, when in fact, we should be trying to create opportunities for them to understand each other......"

"Alright." When Lin Ze heard the start to Yu Hao's answer, he took out a pen and wrote down an address, then handed it to Yu Hao. "Report after National Day ba, you can report and take up your post at any time......"