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Mark immediately perked up, skillfully pouring two glasses of red wine and pushing them in front of Erin and Lisa. The look of disappointment on his face vanished in an instant, replaced by a serious expression: "It's your turn now, ladies. I'm all ears."
Lisa eagerly raised her hand, her eyes sparkling with excitement: "I have a bold idea. I’ve heard through the grapevine that there’s a big player in the rap scene, Jackson 'J-Dog' Harris. He runs multiple labels and side businesses, seemingly living the high life. But in the past, he has many dirty secrets."
She paused for a moment, noticing that Erin and Mark were listening intently, and continued: "It’s said that J-Dog is involved in illegal activities, including prostitution, trafficking underage boys and girls, as well as assassination and money laundering linked to gang activities. Moreover, his influence stretches nationwide, with a large number of loyal followers managing these shady businesses for him."
The more Lisa spoke, the more excited she became, her eyes shining: "We could dig into his background, find the victims he has persecuted, and expose his crimes. Additionally, he is using the music industry for money laundering, which is also worth investigating. We can uncover his financial records to reveal how he launders money through the music industry."
She added: "Furthermore, J-Dog has close ties with some well-known artists like Lil T, Rain Carter, and singer Sia Cruz. Some of these artists are suspected of participating in his illegal activities while others are threatened or manipulated by him. This would undoubtedly attract more attention."
After listening, Mark raised an eyebrow and smirked slightly with a hint of sarcasm: "Lisa, this sounds like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster. If we were to pursue this topic, it would probably take us years to uncover the truth. Do you think the three of us can handle it?"
Erin nodded thoughtfully and said: "Mark makes a good point, Lisa. This topic is indeed very appealing but also too vast; it might be overly difficult for just the three of us. This news feature cannot be something that requires long-term tracking; otherwise, our earnings will dwindle."
Lisa frowned and countered reluctantly: "But this topic really has potential! If we succeed, the rewards will be enormous. Plus, exposing these dirty secrets is our duty as journalists."
Erin sighed and patted Lisa's hand: "I understand your perspective, but we need to be realistic. The current situation is that we need to produce results quickly so we can secure that bonus. Perhaps we can select a more manageable aspect from this topic as our reporting focus."
Mark raised his glass and smiled: "Erin is right. We don’t need to bite off more than we can chew. Lisa, your proposal is great, but we need to find an entry point within it—something we can complete in the short term that will create a stir."
Lisa pondered for a moment before nodding: "Alright, you both make valid points. We can start from a smaller angle—like J-Dog's illegal dealings with one specific artist or a particular instance of money laundering he was involved in. That would be more feasible."
Lisa nodded again, took out her notebook, and began to jot down some modifications to her earlier proposal while narrowing its scope. She wrote while occasionally glancing up at Erin and Mark's reactions. Soon enough, she put down her pen with satisfaction and looked up at Erin and Mark who were both attentively waiting for her thoughts.
Erin felt a bit embarrassed, furrowing her brow slightly, and then spread her hands, saying, "Hey! Don't you all have any themes left?"
Mark nodded with a grin, feigning innocence as he said, "We're all waiting for your moment of inspiration, Erin."
Lisa chuckled softly and said, "The other proposal isn't much better, so let's not mention it. Let's hear what you have to say, Erin."
Erin took a deep breath, put down her glass, and said seriously, "Alright, I'll share my thoughts. I think we could do a series of reports on tech companies, exposing the issues those big corporations have regarding data privacy."
She paused for a moment, noticing that Mark and Lisa were listening intently, and continued, "These tech companies appear glamorous on the surface, but behind the scenes, there are many shady operations. They illegally collect and exploit user data for unethical business practices. We can dig deep into the dark side of these companies and reveal how they violate user privacy and even manipulate the market."
Mark raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of excitement. "This topic is great; there's been a lot of attention on data privacy lately. This could be a very compelling report."
Lisa nodded as well and said earnestly, "Moreover, this topic doesn't require long-term tracking. As long as we find a few specific cases, we can create an eye-catching report. Erin, this is a good idea."
However, Erin raised her hand to interrupt them and said, "But this topic is just... too boring; Mad Dog will definitely not be interested in it. For that reason, I've found a topic that should pique his interest."
Mark and Lisa looked at Erin, who was pretending to be mysterious, eagerly anticipating what she would say next.
Erin smiled slightly and lowered her voice as she said, "I recently received an anonymous tip about some very strange beliefs in the small town of Esperanza in Spain. It was supposed to be a holy site for God’s teachings but has developed into an entirely different form of belief that is particularly mysterious and bizarre."
She paused briefly to see that both were listening intently before continuing, "Esperanza is a small town located in the northern mountainous region of Spain, surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills. Most residents engage in agriculture and livestock farming; their lives are simple and traditional. There is a medieval church that used to be an important place for religious activities. It is said that this place was once a retreat for saints and hermits, leaving behind many mysterious legends. Over time, the church has gradually fallen into disrepair but still attracts some devout believers who come here to pray and worship."
"But," Erin's tone became more somber and mysterious, "in this small town exists an entirely different belief system—the Holy Angel Cult. This cult's beliefs are completely different from those of God’s teachings and are particularly mysterious and bizarre. Many strange legends circulating online originate from there. It is said that this place is known as 'Cicada Town' because no matter the season, one can always hear the sound of Cicada Song."
Mark raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat excited. "This sounds much more interesting than the boring data issues from tech companies. Quirky beliefs, the mysterious Cicada Song—these elements are enough to catch anyone's eye."
Lisa also showed a look of interest. "Indeed, such topics are not only stimulating but also marketable. The audience will definitely be intrigued by this kind of report, and we have the opportunity to dig deeper and uncover more insider information."
Erin nodded and continued, "That's right, and this topic doesn't require long-term tracking. As long as we can find some solid evidence, the report can take shape quickly. We can start with the residents of Esperanza, looking for the stories behind those quirky beliefs, and then gradually delve deeper."
She paused for a moment before adding, "It is said that the Holy Angel Cult has a set of mysterious rituals and a special token—the Wooden Colorful Winged Cicada. They believe that these rituals and tokens can awaken a mysterious entity called the 'Holy Angel,' which can bring about a new order and redemption. Just imagine how much of a sensation it would cause to expose the truth behind such a mysterious cult."
Mark clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Then it's settled! Our report this time is sure to be a great success!"
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