Within a few days, the reputation of those shops was so bad that not to mention customers coming to the door, even people passing by would spit at the door and curse a few more words.
In the past, there were some old customers with whom we had long-term cooperation, but now they are better. Even old customers don’t dare to come to visit us anymore. There are really no customers.
The shopkeepers of the seven shops had to gather at Changsun Teng's house again to discuss countermeasures.
"President Changsun, things are not going well these days. This great newspaper has slandered us for no reason, so that our reputation has been ruined."
"That's right. My store has prices posted outside the store. It's even cheaper than the membership price of Shengfa Department Store. Just like that, I only did one business in three days."
"That's great of you. I did two sales, but the next day someone came to my door and demanded a return. They were still old customers who had cooperated with me for many years."
The shopkeepers were all dejected, their reputation was ruined, and this business really no longer needed to be done.
"President Changsun, what do you think, should we find Shengbao and ask him to clarify it for us?"
"That's right, that's right, let's pay for it and let Shengbao say something good about us. If we don't restore our reputation, we won't be able to do business anymore, and we won't be able to stay here in Yingtian Mansion any longer."
The newspaper office of Shengbao is located in Shigu Lane in the north of the city. Since the last time Shengfa Department Store posted discount information on Shengbao, merchants have also posted some advertisements on Shengbao.
Nowadays, the pages of newspapers are getting bigger and bigger. In the past, they were two palm-sized pamphlets, but now they are four or five times as big.
The booklet still needs to be cut and bound, and it is exquisitely made. Now it only requires a few pieces of paper, and the cost has been reduced a lot.
Coupled with advertising revenue, we can already break even.
Therefore, these shopkeepers thought of this method, hoping to restore their reputation through grand reports.
But the other one sighed and said: "I have been there a long time ago. Shengbao said that they would not publish such a statement unless the government provided proof."
"this……"
Several shopkeepers looked at each other in confusion. The road was also blocked. What else could be done?
Changsun Teng pondered for a while and suddenly said: "I have an idea. Let's see if it can work."
"President, tell me quickly."
In desperation, when they heard that Chang Sun Teng had a solution, everyone showed hopeful expressions.
"This Shengbao can unscrupulously publish news to slander us, and it can also clarify us. Shengbao still accepts advertisements, so I think this business has great potential."
"President Changsun, what do you mean?"
"How about... we also start a newspaper?"
When everyone heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up: "Yes, others can run a newspaper, and we can also run it. Why should he have the final say on how to publish a newspaper?"
"But we don't understand this business either."
"It doesn't matter, the shopkeeper of Moyunzhai Bookstore in the north of the city is my old friend for many years, so he must know some of the secrets."
"This is feasible."
Hearing this, several shopkeepers suddenly became excited. They are all veterans of business for many years. Naturally they can see the benefits that this newspaper can bring. Not to mention whether the newspaper makes money or not, just the fact that it can restore its reputation is enough.
They were tempted.
These businesses have worked hard for most of their lives to accumulate their fortunes. If they were to close down because of this, none of them would be able to bear it.
In addition, they have lived in Yingtian Mansion for generations. If their reputation is too bad, how can they survive in Yingtian Mansion in the future?
Unless they move their family to another state capital, but starting from scratch, not everyone can have such courage.
Moreover, if they can run a newspaper as good as Shengbao, their business may be able to reach a higher level.
After a period of intensive planning, within ten days, a new newspaper appeared on the market called Ming Pao.
The content of this newspaper is the same as that of Shengbao. It contains simple stories, anecdotes, anecdotes, etc. There is no innovation. Similarly, it also publishes the prices of some daily commodities, and lists several of their shops.
The product prices are ranked in the most conspicuous position.
The most important thing is to refute the reports on several companies in major newspapers, saying that those reports are purely false and slanderous.
As soon as the Ming Bao came out, Yang Xuan naturally got a copy quickly. After reading it, he just shook his head and thought that this was too impatient. This was the first newspaper and he couldn't wait to clarify himself.
Isn’t it true that there are three hundred taels of silver in this place?
This Mingbao was brought to Yang Xuan by Lu Jing. The club had not been renovated yet. It was already ready, but when he saw the glazed roof and tile floor of Shengfa Department Store, he immediately decided to renovate the glazed roof.
The tile floor must be installed, otherwise it will not be enough to show the style of the club.
But the glazed tiles and ceramic tiles hadn't been fired yet, so they had to wait. So during these days, Yang Xuan had two more little tails behind him.
One is Lu Jing and the other is Lu Jingqi.
Seeing the presence of the old god Yang Xuan, the two of them couldn't help but curiously asked: "Isn't Mr. Yang anxious? This grand newspaper has competitors."
Yang Xuan chuckled and said, "There's nothing to be anxious about. After all, we have just published our first newspaper, so we have to give them a little something sweet."
Lu Jingqi asked in confusion: "Why do you want to give him a taste of sweetness? What if Mingbao becomes bigger and steals the limelight from Shengbao?"
"First of all, not everyone can run this newspaper. As long as he reports it to the government, his newspaper will be sealed immediately." Yang Xuan said, "Secondly, these guys have just smelled the aroma of meat. Wait for them
Put the meat into your mouth, and we will take it out for him when the time comes."
Lu Jingqi was puzzled, but Lu Jing rolled her eyes and said: "I understand, it means that the money hasn't been put into his pocket yet. It will be uncomfortable to take it out after it is put into his pocket, right?"
Yang Xuan's eyes lit up and he gave Lu Jing an appreciative look: "You're right, that's what it means. If you don't hit him if it hurts him, people and ghosts will interfere in the future."
Lu Jing covered her mouth and smiled sweetly: "Mr. Yang, you are so bad."
Yang Xuan was stunned. I don't have a problem with you saying that I'm really bad, but there's something wrong with that look in your eyes.
When women say to men that you are so bad, does it mean something like that?
He quickly shook his head and got rid of this thought: "So how is the club? How long will it take to open?"
Lu Jingqi was not so relaxed in front of Yang Xuan. He said seriously: "The club is almost finished, but we haven't picked a date yet. I will ask Mr. Yang for guidance when the time comes."
Yang Xuan waved his hand and said: "Any advice, I have shares in that club. When it opens, there will definitely be an opening event, and it will be grand and stylish."
