Chapter 2: The Heart of a Child
Long Island, the town of Chris Weber.
As New York's most famous affluent district and the outsite of the movie "The Godfather," the town of Crisweber is a far cry from 20 years ago, with more than a dozen Oriental-style villas replacing the Mediterranean style, and Chinese Americans surpassing Italians as the town's main residents.
Adjacent to the Long Island Strait, looking at Setty Island and the northeast of Brooks District, Pelham Bay Park, covering an area of nearly 20 acres, the "Sanjian Manor" is the best location, the most beautiful environment, the largest area, and the most luxurious private villa in the town. The owner of the manor is none other than Lin Yanbo, the richest Chinese in the world, who won tens of billions of dollars more than three months ago and became the third richest person in the world, and more than 30 members of the Lin family.
Before dawn, the forty or so servants in the manor were busy.
Fifty-four-year-old Lin Yanbo did not go to work at the headquarters of the group company in Manhattan, but was busy arranging for the maids to set up the banquet venue.
For Lin Yanbo, for the entire Lin family, and even for all overseas Chinese in the United States, this day is a very special day.
At 10 o'clock in the morning, more than 30 burly bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses arrived at the manor in the vehicle of the Consulate General of the Republic in New York, took over the security work of the manor, not only thoroughly searched the manor, installed dozens of surveillance cameras around it, but also set up barricades and security inspection devices at the gate.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Yanbo changed into a tailor-made Tang costume.
Among them were Wan Guokai, chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the United States, Dong Rixing, chairman of the Chinese American Rights and Interests Defense Association, Long Yuteng, chairman of the Chinese American Federation, Gong Shutao, a representative of Chinese businessmen in New York, Jiang Xiaorui, a representative of overseas students in the United States, and dozens of well-known Chinese in the business, business and financial circles of the United States.
At 5:30 p.m., Xiao Jiesheng, ambassador of the Republic to the United States, and Du Bangan, consul general of the People's Republic of China in New York, arrived.
It seems that everyone understands that the guests and hosts are wearing Tang costumes or Zhongshan suits, and no one wears suits, let alone evening dresses.
It was getting dark. The atmosphere in the manor has gradually become lively. To make it easier for guests to communicate with each other. Lin Yanbo arranged a fast food buffet. Rather than traditional Chinese food.
As a host. Lin Yanbo shuttles back and forth. Say hello to a few old friends from time to time.
7:30 p.m. Lin Yanbo walked to the gate of the manor. Glanced at the watch. He looked out at the road again. He looked a little anxious.
"It's coming. Here it comes! ”
I don't know who shouted. At first, groups of guests poured into each other's conversations. More than a dozen bodyguards guarding the gate quickly formed a human wall. Without saying a word, the guests were kept five meters away. Outside the estate. A convoy approached quickly. The police car on the road stopped outside the gate. With the iron gate opened. The "Cadillac" bulletproof sedan slowly drove into the manor.
Lin Yanbo quickly tidied up his clothes. When the bodyguard pulls the car door. Hurried to meet it.
"Welcome to the Führer."
The applause rang out like thunder, and Ji Youguo, who had just gotten out of the car, was startled, and then held Lin Yanbo's outstretched right hand.
"Mr. Lin, you're too polite."
"It's all as it should be, Führer, please!"
"Mr. Lin, please!"
The two were polite, but Ji Youguo took the first step.
Huang Guowei caught up as fast as he could, and together with Lin Yanbo, he introduced the guests who took the initiative to shake hands for Ji Youguo.
The guests were extremely excited to think that the head of state of the Republic had declined the invitation of the President of the United States and that on the first day of his arrival in the United States, he had taken time out of his busy schedule to meet with the Chinese representatives in the United States. Seeing Ji Youguo's amiable, gentle, polite and thoughtful demeanor, the guests were even more heartfelt sighs, the head of state of the republic has not forgotten the compatriots living abroad, the motherland has not forgotten the wanderers living in other places, and the Chinese nation has not forgotten the descendants of Yan and Huang thousands of miles away.
"Ladies and gentlemen...... Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to a banquet today just to help you wash the wind and dust for Your Excellency the Führer and express our pure heart......"
When Lin Yanbo delivered a banquet speech, Ji Youguo glanced at the two bodyguards who had been following him.
The two bodyguards also noticed the Führer's expression, but their duties made it necessary for them to "stay on the move".
"Guowei," Ji Youguo called the foreign minister in charge of security work, "let the bodyguards stay away and don't affect the atmosphere of the banquet." ”
"But ......"
"Don't do it, let's go."
Huang Guowei gritted his teeth and nodded at the bodyguard standing behind Ji Youguo.
The two bodyguards were completely dim sum and reluctantly took two steps back.
“…… Now, Your Excellency the Führer, I would like to address the banquet. ”
The applause rang out again, Ji Youguo tidied up his tunic, which looked a little shabby, and walked to the microphone.
"Fellow citizens, distinguished guests, Mr. Domeng Lin for his help and generosity, Youguo is fortunate to meet you, and I would like to thank Mr. Lin and all the guests in advance." Ji Youguo did not use the speech prepared for him by Huang Guowei, "Five years ago, Youguo had the opportunity to visit the United States, but he could not make the trip due to various reasons. Over the past five years, Youguo has always hoped to get to know the compatriots living abroad, sit together like brothers, have a cup of tea, a pot of wine, a plate of peanuts, cheer for the family, talk about the changes in the motherland, and talk about the future of the nation. Today, Youguo's wish has finally come true, and he can meet with the descendants of Yan and Huang who were present and the Chinese compatriots who were unable to attend, say hello, and say thanks. Youguo was very excited and emotional. When I see all my compatriots, Youguo believes that even if it is separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, blocked by swords, mountains and fires, it is the 5,000-year-old Chinese love that cannot be stopped, and what cannot be stopped is the compatriot friendship that blood is thicker than water! ”
After a brief silence, thunderous applause rang out.
The guests' eyes moistened, and Lin Yanbo turned his back to wipe away the tears that were about to well.
Yes, there is no distance, no danger can make the descendants of Yan and Huang living abroad forget their homeland, forget the motherland, and forget the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization!
Huang Guowei, Xiao Jiesheng and Du Bangan also sighed that the Führer's ability to make impromptu speeches is indeed extraordinary.
After several representatives of Chinese organizations and institutions in the United States delivered speeches, the banquet entered the stage of free activities.
Ji Youguo did not leave the scene in a hurry, but accompanied by Huang Guowei and Lin Yanbo, he talked with some prominent and influential guests one by one. Huang Guowei mainly introduced representatives of Chinese organizations and institutions, while Lin Yanbo mainly introduced representatives of Chinese businessmen.
Although Ji Youguo does not have the ability to forget, he remembers every face.
After more than three hours, Lin Yanbo saw that Ji Youguo was indeed a little overwhelmed, and announced the end of the banquet in advance.
"Mr. Lin began to tell me, please come to the study."
Ji Youguo frowned slightly, then nodded and walked towards the gate.
Seeing the head of state come to see him off in person, the guests were even more convinced that Ji Youguo was a leader who attached great importance to talents, cared for his compatriots, and was courteous and virtuous.
It was another half an hour before the manor fell silent.
After sending off the last guest, Lin Yanbo took Ji Youguo to the study, while Huang Guowei took the opportunity to let Xiao Jiesheng and Du Bangan adjust the deployment of the guards and arrange for the guards to have dinner.
Lin Yanbo's study is antique and antique, much more luxurious than the study of Xipuyuan in the head of state.
Seeing the two bronze beast heads hanging on the wall, Ji Youguo immediately showed a look of surprise.
"Don't hide it from the Führer, this is what Yanbo bought back from the antique black market three years ago, and he has been looking for an opportunity to donate it to the National Museum."
"Genuine?" Ji Youguo was shocked again.
Lin Yanbo smiled and nodded. "Yanbo has found experts to identify it, and it is indeed genuine."
Ji Youguo nodded slightly, then shook his head with a smile.
"Führer, this is a little bit of Yanbo's heart."
"This ......" Seeing a folded piece of paper handed by Lin Yanbo, Ji Youguo didn't dare to pick it up.
"Führer, please be seated." Lin Yanbo also felt a little abrupt, and after asking Ji Youguo to sit down, he went to make a cup of green tea. "I heard that the head of state likes to drink Longjing tea, which Yanbo sent someone to Hangzhou to buy and then transported back by special plane."
"Mr. Lin, you're too polite." Ji Youguo was a little heartbroken, how much did Lin Yanbo spend for this cup of tea! If he had known earlier, Ji Youguo would definitely bring a few packs of Longjing by himself.
"Führer, this ......" Lin Yanbo pushed the paper in front of Ji Youguo.
"It's ......"
"This is a little bit of Yanbo's heart for the motherland." Lin Yanbo sat up straight, "Three months ago, Yanbo spent $12 billion on the Bo Republic Navy Task Force to win a big victory, and finally earned more than 40 billion. Yan Bo didn't spend any of this money, and planned to donate it to the Navy of the Republic. ”
At this time, not only Ji Youguo was startled, but even Huang Guowei, who had just come to the study, was also startled.
The two bodyguards standing by the door and window of the study almost screamed.
More than $40 billion, what is this concept?
In 2015, the republic's military budget was only $85 billion. If this money is used to purchase weapons and equipment for the Navy, it will be enough to form two aircraft carrier battle groups.
"Mr. Lin, this gift is too heavy." Ji Youguo was the first to stabilize his excitement. "Moreover, Mr. Lin is the chairman of the group, and this money belongs to the ...... of the group."
"The Führer will not be listened to." Lin Yanbo laughed, "At the beginning, Yanbo took his own assets and did not use the group's funds. In addition, Yanbo only donated the part he won, and the principal was kept. ”
"Mr. Lin, we can discuss this matter separately." Huang Guowei is already tempted, this money is not a small amount.
"There's nothing to discuss." Lin Yanbo said decisively, "Yanbo has been fighting in the business sea for decades, and he has always said the same. For decades, Yanbo has always wanted to do something for the motherland and the nation. Besides, if it weren't for the outstanding performance of the Republic Navy, Yanbo would have lost a long time ago. The money has been deposited exclusively in the Bank of China and can be withdrawn at any time. ”
Ji Youguo immediately saw that Lin Yanbo was a very bold person.
"It's good that the republic is now carrying out military reforms, and the problem of funding is quite serious." Ji Youguo didn't excuse himself, "Mr. Lin has a pure heart, no matter how polite we are, it will be out of sight." However, on behalf of the Republic, on behalf of the Republic Navy, and on behalf of the 1.4 billion compatriots, I would like to thank Mr. Lin. ”
The "temperature" in the study suddenly rose by a few degrees, and the two sides also opened their minds.
Damn it*
On the shelves on October 1st, I hope for an October monthly pass, and I beg for a recommended collection!.