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Chapter 560 Information Confrontation
At the gate of Kuncheng South District Prison, the sky had just dawned and a hint of pale sky still remained on the horizon, but the place had already been surrounded by a group of reporters with a keen sense of smell.
They carried various professional photographic equipment, held microphones tightly in their hands, and their faces were full of eagerness and excitement, as if they were about to uncover a big secret.
A group of reporters were talking at once, their voices intertwined like a chaotic melody, echoing in the open space in front of the prison gate.
"Call the leaders out! We strongly demand live coverage!" a reporter holding a professional recording device shouted.
His eyes revealed a journalist's persistence and desire for exclusive news.
"This time, the prison has carried out a large-scale medical examination campaign, which has attracted great attention from all sectors of society. The public has the right to know the true situation.
We need to present the full picture of medical examinations in prisons to the public through live video. This is the responsibility and mission of our news media."
“I heard that some people inside the prison were infected with the virus. Does this mean that there are serious inappropriate practices in the prison’s environmental management?”
A serious female reporter wearing black-framed glasses asked a question immediately. Her tone was full of professional scrutiny.
“From the perspective of hygiene and public management, prisons are special places with dense populations, so environmental management is crucial.
Once a viral infection occurs, it is very likely to trigger a large-scale public health incident.
We want to know whether the prison has a clear understanding and response plan regarding the source and route of the virus transmission and the prevention and control measures taken."
"Why hasn't the warden come out yet? Is there really a hidden secret?"
Another young reporter also raised a question loudly, waving his notebook in agitation.
"In today's world where information spreads so quickly, any concealment may trigger public suspicion and panic. Prisons are an important part of the national judicial system.
We should uphold the principles of openness, fairness, and transparency, respond to public concerns promptly, and avoid causing unnecessary misunderstandings."
"The warden, come out and state the facts clearly, openly and transparently, resist public opinion and avoid causing panic in the prison and society!" More reporters echoed, and their voices rose one after another.
"From a communication perspective, timely and accurate information release is key to guiding public opinion and stabilizing social sentiment.
Prisons must realize that in this information age, any delay or concealment may lead to the loss of control of public opinion, which in turn may trigger a series of negative effects.
We call on the prison authorities to come forward as soon as possible and explain in detail to the public the true circumstances of this medical examination and the virus infection incident so as to set the record straight.”
At the same time, someone kept knocking on the prison door, making loud "bang bang bang" noises.
Soon, a dozen prison guards quickly walked out from the corner door. They were dressed in neat uniforms, with serious expressions and firm eyes.
"This is a restricted area of the prison. No noise is allowed. Please act rationally." A prison guard who seemed to be the leader shouted loudly, his voice steady and powerful, "Step back, please step back. Do not disrupt the order of the prison.
This is a place where criminals are executed and reformed according to law, and it has strict management regulations and safety requirements."
"Ask the leader to come out and speak!" A senior reporter did not back down and demanded loudly again.
“We demand that hospital services be open to the public and ensure that every prison inmate is treated with respect and equality, rather than being forced to undergo what you call a medical examination.
From the perspective of human rights protection and the rule of law, although prisoners have violated the law, they still enjoy basic health rights and interests.
We question whether the motivation and implementation process of this physical examination activity truly followed the principles of justice, fairness and legality.
Are you really performing physical examinations on prisoners, or do you have other purposes? We hope the prison and the relevant hospitals can give a clear answer."
In the slightly dull dormitory of Kuncheng Nancheng District Prison, the air seemed to be frozen by the tense atmosphere.
Prison warden Li Zhengguo paced back and forth in the limited space with steady, powerful yet slightly heavy steps.
Every step seemed to knock on people's hearts, making a dull sound, as if the footsteps were also thinking about how to solve the current difficult situation.
Lei Tingfeng sat at the table, leaning forward slightly, with his hands crossed on the table.
His two thumbs kept turning, and this subtle movement revealed the anxiety that was surging in his heart at the moment.
At this critical moment, every second seemed extremely long. Li Zhengguo was still nervously considering in his mind how to deal with the overwhelming attack of reporters outside, but the situation did not allow him to have too much time to think.
At this moment, another burst of hurried footsteps came from afar, clearly reaching everyone's ears, and headed straight towards the door.
Then, the prison guards knocked at the door in a regular and urgent manner. The knocks were like a heavy hammer, hitting Lei Tingfeng's already irritable heart again and again, causing his anger to surge.
"Go in!" Lei Tingfeng shouted loudly, his voice full of impatience and irritation.
The door was quickly pushed open from the outside with a "clatter". A prison guard walked in hurriedly, put his heels together, saluted in a standard military salute, and shouted loudly:
"Report to the warden, the reporters outside are becoming increasingly agitated. They strongly demand to see you, and their words are extremely sharp, many of which are unbearable to hear.
They raised many pointed questions about the prison's medical examinations and possible virus infections, and the situation got a little out of control."
When Lei Tingfeng heard this, his face instantly turned ashen. He turned his head abruptly, his eyes wide open, and pointed his finger at Mu Xiaoji like an arrow, shouting angrily:
"Look, this is all your fault! You're quite resourceful, aren't you? Now tell me, what should we do next?"
Lei Tingfeng's chest heaved violently, like an angry lion, ready to devour Mu Xiaoji in front of him at any time.
Mu Xiaoji, however, remained calm, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was sitting firmly in the central military tent, planning his strategy.
He spread his hands slowly and said in a relaxed tone as if the current chaotic situation was just an insignificant episode:
"Whatever they ask, we will do according to reasonable and legal principles! We are upright and have done nothing wrong. Anyway, I am a gentleman with an open mind.
"Deputy Warden, your tone is so agitated. Could it be that you really have something to hide, which is why you are so flustered?" Mu Xiaoji's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, and he looked straight at Lei Tingfeng.
Lei Tingfeng was so angry at Mu Xiaoji's words that he trembled all over. He pointed at Mu Xiaoji, his lips trembling, but he was speechless for a moment. After a long while, he finally managed to say:
"You...you kid, just wait for me! If the prison is safe this time, everything will be fine. But if things get out of control, I will definitely make you pay!"
At this moment, the prison guard on the side looked at the two men at loggerheads, his face full of anxiety, and asked anxiously again: "Warden, what should we do with the reporter at the door now?"
Mu Xiaoji remained calm and composed. After a moment of thought, he said methodically:
"We already have two journalist friends doing exclusive interviews. If we leave and keep senior reporters from two major organizations in Kuncheng to smooth things over, the others will fall apart on their own!"
Mu Xiaoji paused, looked at the two men, and continued, "I suggest that you, Warden Li, personally come forward and show the reporters our determination and sincerity to resolve the issue.
You can start with a brief and sincere opening statement, emphasizing that the prison has always been committed to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of prisoners.
This physical examination activity is also carried out for the purpose of humanitarian care and health management.
Regarding the virus infection issue that the journalists are concerned about, we must be honest and tell them the current situation we have.
For example, the number of infections, the type of virus, etc., but be careful with your wording to avoid causing unnecessary panic.
At the same time, we clearly informed them that we have launched a series of professional prevention and control measures, from epidemiological investigations,
From the quarantine and observation of close contacts to the strengthening of sanitation and disinfection work inside the prison, everything is proceeding in an orderly manner."
"As for those sharp questions, we must respond based on facts and with reason and evidence.
For example, in response to the question of "improper prison environment management", you can list the prison's daily environmental sanitation management standards and implementation, as well as the additional measures recently taken to prevent the spread of disease.
In addition, we can also invite journalists to send representatives, under the premise of strictly complying with prison security regulations,
It would be more convincing if we could have them visit some of the physical examination areas and prevention and control work sites and let them see our work with their own eyes.
This can not only demonstrate our transparency, but also appease the journalists to a certain extent.
Guide the direction of public opinion." Mu Xiaoji said, looking at Li Zhengguo and Lei Tingfeng with a firm gaze.
Li Zhengguo took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and said, "For now, we can only do what President Mu said. I will go out and meet these reporters.
You all should cooperate well to ensure order and safety at the scene." After saying this, he straightened his uniform and walked towards the door with firm steps.
At this moment, at the gate of Kuncheng South District Prison, the emotions of a group of reporters became increasingly high. The scene was like a boiling pot of water, with noise rising and falling.
The reporters were talking one after another, and their shouting was still intertwined, forming a noisy wave, as if to completely shatter the tranquility of the early morning.
"The prison must give us a reasonable explanation!"
"How serious is the virus infection? Why has it been concealed?"
"Is the so-called physical examination just a formality?"
Questions shot out like sharp arrows at the tightly closed prison gate. At the same time, the prison guards quickly formed a neat row at the door, like a solid human wall, ready for battle.
They stood tall, with serious expressions and eyes that showed a firm determination to resist the chaos caused by the journalists' riot.
Try your best to prevent any more journalists from impulsively knocking on the door to prevent the situation from further escalating.
Finally, amid the anxious waiting and noise of the crowd, the door slowly opened.
Li Zhengguo, wearing a neat uniform, walked out first with steady and powerful steps, and every step seemed to carry an invisible majesty.
Following closely behind was Lei Tingfeng. His face looked solemn, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes, but he still tried to remain calm.
Behind them, two guards also walked out with focused expressions, vigilantly observing the surrounding situation.
"Oh, they're out, they're out, the prison leader is finally out!" Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly.
In an instant, the already noisy scene became even more lively. Reporters raised their cameras and microphones.
They rushed towards the prison leaders like a tide, trying to capture the most valuable information as soon as possible.
The flashing lights of various devices intertwined together, illuminating the gloomy scene as bright as day, and a fierce "information confrontation" was about to break out.