Counterattack 1988

Chapter 1347 A Big Project of Hundreds of Millions
Uncle Zhong walked forward, approached Wang Lin, and said in a low voice, "Mr. Wang, the security here is so strict, it's a little too much."

Wang Lindao: "No surprise, Concubine Dai is inside!"

Uncle Zhong asked, "Who is Concubine Dai?"

Wang Lindao: "The imperial concubine of a certain country."

Uncle Zhong snorted, "No wonder. I saw that the security guards were all carrying guns."

Wang Lindao: "Guns are already in abundance in the United States. There are so many famous people in this celebrity gathering. It is normal for the security personnel to carry guns."

"I also saw a couple of people who were not wearing security clothing and probably also had guns."

"Plain clothes?"

"I don't know, but I can see that those people must have weapons on them."

Wang Lin pondered for a while: "It may be the plainclothes bodyguards arranged."

Uncle Zhong said: "Mr. Wang, I always have a premonition that today's gathering may not be pure."

Wang Lin said with a smile: "This is the center of New York City. There are more than a dozen security personnel guarding the surrounding area. Nothing will happen. Even Concubine Diana and the House of Representatives are here!"

He patted Uncle Zhong on the shoulder: "Uncle Zhong, don't be too nervous, you can sit anywhere, there are many things next to you that you can eat for free."

Uncle Zhong said, "Okay, Mr. Wang."

Deng Lijun came over and asked, "Wang Lin, what's wrong?"

Wang Lin said: "Nothing."

Deng Lijun said: "Next is a small charity auction, let's find a place to sit down first."

Wang Lin said hello.

This kind of gathering of celebrities and a charity auction are also part of the title.

Everyone who should come has arrived, and the door is closed.

There was a band playing at the scene, and a cheerful and festive opening song was played.

Wang Lin and Deng Lijun sat down respectively.

There were plenty of seats and tables, and the waiters served delicious food and drinks.

All the guests participated in the charity auction while eating.

Two hosts, one male and one female, came to the stage.

Wang Lin thought that this kind of charity auction was nothing more than a formality, similar to fundraising.

In this venue, to other people, Wang Lin is not a celebrity, and no one will pay attention to him whether he participates in the charity auction or not.

But Deng Lijun is different.

She was on the cover of Time Magazine, and she also wanted to perform in New York to earn money. Due to emotion and reason, she would shed some blood in today's charity auction.

The staff sent each guest a catalog paper of the auction items.

Wang Lin took a glance and was surprised to find that these auction items are quite interesting.

There are paintings by famous painters, and some are marked as donations.

There are masterpieces of famous jewelers, but it is not known whether they were donated or not.

What attracted Wang Lin the most was the last auction item.

Naming rights for benches in New York's Central Park.

This is not a real thing, but it is a real thing.

Wang Lin has been to Central Park, and knows that there are indeed many benches in that park, and it is the park with the most benches he has ever seen.

It is indicated on the back of the subject matter that it is not the naming right of all the benches, but the naming right of 3000 of them.

Before coming to New York, Wang Lin had heard people say that when he arrived in New York, he must go to Central Park, and he must take his favorite people to sit on the benches there.

The park covers an area of ​​843 acres and receives nearly 10 visitors every day. There are more than 10000 benches for tourists to rest, and each bench has its own story.

The pedestrian trails in Central Park are criss-crossed and connected, with a total length of about 93 kilometers. More than 11 benches are connected end to end, and the length can reach 4000 kilometers, which can circle the park for a week.Not all benches are placed in the park. More than 1 chairs are purchased by individuals. As long as you invest $[-], you can donate a bench.

Those donated chairs have nameplates on the backs, recording the donor's story.There is a limit to the number of words on the nameplate, a maximum of 4 lines can be written, and each line should not exceed 30 words.Except for swear words and slogans, donors can write anything they want on the nameplate. Most of the nameplates record important people and events in the life of the donor, and most of them commemorate people.Between relatives and lovers, express deep affection, nostalgia or gratitude.

Some nameplates record beautiful memories, such as a beautiful relationship, an unforgettable place.There are also commemorative animals. The main animals are dogs. Americans regard dogs as family members. The affection for dogs can be seen on the nameplate of the bench.There are also simple famous quotes or best wishes for tourists written on some nameplates.Even simpler, the sign only has the donor's name and year written on it.

When Wang Lin and the others went up, they had browsed through many nameplates on the benches.

What he still remembers is that a pair of lovers donated a bench and left a plaque to commemorate the great love between the two, which read: "White, wherever you are, you will always be with me." In my heart, let us spend the rest of our lives together."

However, two years later, a line of words appeared next to the bench: "White died of illness, her ashes are buried under the chair, and I will always be with her here in the future."

This is really a sad story.

There are many, many more stories like this.

The Adopt a Bench Program was launched in 1986 to provide funds for the maintenance and repair of more than 10000 benches and the surrounding landscape in Central Park, New York. The program is overseen by the local conservation association. So far, thousands of benches have been The stool was funded and adopted.

In recognition of contributions, donors will receive a customizable nameplate to commemorate a loved one or a special moment in their life, or it can be given as a meaningful gift such as a birthday, anniversary, new baby or graduation.

The text requirements are very simple, you can write whatever you want, but it must be within the scope of etiquette: civilized words, no advertising.A maximum of four lines of 30 characters is recommended.Valid for at least 10 years, possibly forever.

Deng Lijun smiled and said, "Wang Lin, this park bench is very interesting."

Wang Lindao: "I'm also considering this project. However, there are so many benches in the park, some of which are popular. All the benches facing the lake, the benches along Vienna's pedestrian street and near the big lawn, etc., the people sitting on it There are many benches in other places. There are few people sitting on the benches in other places. It does not state the location of these 3000 benches. Moreover, it cannot be advertised. To me, this project does not seem to be of much use.”

"Project? Do you call this a project?" Deng Lijun said, "Can't you take it as a commemoration? Or a declaration to someone? For example, declare your love for Li Wenxiu!"

Wang Lin shook his head: "Love does not need to be declared. No love in this world is eternal."

Deng Lijun said: "Don't you believe in love? Then what is between us?"

Wang Lindao: "I believe in love, but I don't believe that love can be eternal. There is nothing eternal in this society, or even in this universe. Eternal means something that exists objectively and will not change with time. Obviously, eternity is contrary to the objective material movement. Human beings are just creatures whose objective material movement has developed to a certain stage and degree, and consciousness is only a derivative of material movement, let alone the so-called eternity.”

Deng Lijun was stunned, obviously never thought about this issue, especially explaining feelings with rational thinking.

"Then according to what you say, Liang Zhu's love is not eternal?" Deng Lijun obviously disagreed with Wang Lin's words.

Wang Lindao: "Although love is not eternal, love is an eternal theme. Liang Zhu's love story is so poignant, and touching stories always have vitality. What's more, the root of Liang Zhu's story lies in the folk, in the hearts of our common people. It's a pity Their love is so short, is this kind of love really worth it for their parties? We can promote the beauty and positiveness of love, but there is no need to regard love as life and survival. When you get married one day, you will You will find that a marriage without love can survive just as well."

Deng Lijun said: "You are too rational! I am not happy!"

Wang Lin held her hand and said with a smile, "That's all right. I'll take a picture of this park bench project. As for what to write on it, it's up to you, okay?"

Deng Lijun said: "This? I don't know what to write, I can't write about the eternal love between you and me?"

Wang Lindao: "Think about it, is there anything meaningful that needs to be written on it?"

Deng Lijun thought for a while and said with a smile: "I have an idea, don't you want to advertise, but don't you want to violate their regulations?"

"Huh?" Wang Lin looked at her puzzled.

Deng Lijun said: "You can just engrave the word Aixiu on the nameplate. Aixiu means that Wang Lin looks at Li Wenxiu, but it is the name of your company. This is not an advertisement, right? Interested people have seen it, It is natural to understand that this is donated by the Aixiu Group."

Wang Lin said with a smile: "I think this idea is crazy, but I like it very much."

Deng Lijun said: "This can be regarded as a surprise you gave Li Wenxiu!"

Wang Lindao: "Unfortunately, this surprise is far away in New York. It would be great if it was in Shanghai."

Deng Lijun said: "After you return to Shencheng, you can also nail all the park benches in the city with such nameplates. Are you afraid that you don't have the money?"

Wang Lindao: "That's too high-profile, not good."

Deng Lijun said: "So, it's good to put it in New York. Don't you want to make a name for the company? This kind of advertisement does not cost much, but it has far-reaching effects. Countless people who come here will see it and see it. Remember the word Aixiu."

Wang Lin said: "Okay, listen to you."

Deng Lijun pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Look, as an older sister, am I very tolerant? I don't make things difficult for you, and I actively promote the relationship between you and Li Wenxiu!"

"Thank you, Sister Deng!" Wang Lin said with a smile, "So I feel that being able to be with you is really comfortable and there will be no pressure."

Deng Lijun said: "It's not that I don't need romance, I also need romance, but I know you can't give it to me."

Wang Lin squeezed her hand apologetically.

Deng Lijun said: "If you are interested, just come and accompany me at night. After all, you are together every day, and we rarely see each other."

"Yes!" Wang Lin agreed.

The auction has started.

The first to be auctioned is a painting.

This painting depicts a sleeping woman. Outside the window are flowers in full bloom. The woman is lying on the bed with only a thin blanket covering her waist, revealing her slender legs and her soft and beautiful back. Chest posture.

The starting bid for the painting was $[-].

This painting is really expensive at this price.

Wang Lin discussed with Deng Lijun, but neither of them made a bid.

Several people raised their hands at the scene, and finally it was sold for $3.

"More than [-] yuan!" Wang Lin said with a smile, "This painting is really expensive."

Deng Lijun said: "If you only think of it as doing charity, you don't think it's expensive."

Wang Lindao: "It's true, others can take your money, but they still want to give you a painting."

Deng Lijun burst into a smile: "You! Let's accumulate some morals under your mouth!"

Wang Lin smiled and said, "Am I wrong?"

Deng Lijun said: "Then what about people who donate to charity? They don't even have a painting!"

Wang Lindao: "So I only do business, and I don't do this kind of so-called charity. I think I can get something in return, so I shoot *** such as the park bench project. If I really want to do charity, why don't I go back to China Do it? The poor in the country need my help more.”

Deng Lijun said: "That's true. If I can go back to China this time, I will hold dozens of concerts in a row, and all the money will be donated to the Hope Project in China."

Wang Lindao: "In order to realize your dream, I will also help you return to China."

The next auction item was a limited edition luxury dress worn by a certain female star.

Unexpectedly, the American people are so good at playing!

"Original dress?" Wang Lin smiled softly, "Is anyone buying it? Even if it was worn by someone."

Deng Lijun said: "You underestimated her influence."

Wang Lindao: "Her influence in the United States is definitely not as great as yours in our country!"

Deng Lijun said: "I have never been to China, so I don't know how much influence I have in China. Are there really many people who like to listen to my songs?"

Wang Lindao: "It's more than a lot! You'll find out when you go! If you go back to China for a concert, the stadium with [-] people will be too small. If there are [-] people, the stadium will definitely be full!"

Deng Lijun smiled happily, like a happy little girl.

The auctioned gown was finally sold at a price of 30 US dollars, which once again refreshed Wang Lin's three views. The winner was a wealthy businessman who was said to be the most loyal fan of the female star.

Subsequent auction items became more and more expensive.

For such a large celebrity gathering, hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars is really nothing.

However, all the previous auction items put together are not worth as much as the last park bench item.

If the price of a bench is 3000 U.S. dollars, 3000 benches will cost [-] million U.S. dollars!
In 1994, the exchange rate of USD/RMB was around 8.62.

3000 million U.S. dollars, if converted into RMB, is 2.6 million!

This is really a sky-high price!

Because it is an auction, and there are 3000 seats to be auctioned at a time, the starting price is relatively low, which is equivalent to a wholesale price!
When Wang Lin heard that the starting price was US$1000 million, he thought that if no one competed with me, I only need to spend US$1000 million to win this project, that would be great!

However, can he get his wish?
(End of this chapter)