Chapter 2 The Heart of a Child
Long Island, Chris Webb Town.
As the most famous wealthy area in New York, the outdoor attractions of the movie "The Godfather", Chris Webb Town is very different from 20 years ago. More than a dozen oriental-style villas replaced the Mediterranean style, and Chinese people surpassed Italians and became the main residents of the town.
Near the Long Island Strait, looking at Sity Island and Pelhambee Park in the northeast of Brooks District, the "Sanjian Manor" covering an area of nearly 20 acres is the best-placed private villa in the town, with the most beautiful environment, the largest area and the most luxurious one. The owner of the manor is the richest Chinese in the world. More than three months ago, the gambler won the special fleet and won tens of billions of dollars, and the third place in the global rich list, and more than 30 members of the Lin family.
Before dawn, more than forty servants in the manor became busy.
Lin Yanbo, 54, was abnormal and did not go to work at the headquarters of the group company in Manhattan. Instead, he was busy and arranged for servants to set up a banquet venue.
For Lin Yanbo, for the entire Lin family, and even for all overseas Chinese living in the United States, this day is a very special day.
At 10 o'clock in the morning, more than thirty bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses and burly bodies took over the manor's security work. They not only thoroughly searched the manor, but also installed dozens of surveillance cameras around them, but also set up roadblocks at the gate and set up safety inspection devices.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Yanbo changed into a tailor-made Tang suit.
The guests who received the invitation also arrived one after another. Among them were Wan Guokai, Chairman of the American Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Dong Rixing, Chairman of the American Chinese Rights Protection Association, Long Yuteng, Chairman of the American Chinese Federation, Gong Shutao, Representative of Chinese Business in New York, Jiang Xiaorui, Representative of students from the United States, and dozens of famous Chinese people from the American business, business and finance circles.
At 5:30 pm, the Republic's Ambassador to the United States, Xiao Jiesheng, and Consul General in New York, arrived.
It seems that everyone understands it. The guests and hosts are wearing Tang suits or Zhongshan suits, and no one wears suits, let alone evening dresses.
The sky gradually darkened, and the atmosphere in the manor gradually became lively. In order to facilitate guests to communicate with each other, Lin Yanbo arranged a buffet fast food instead of traditional Chinese food.
As the master, Lin Yanbo traveled back and forth, and greeted several old friends from time to time and said hello.
At 7:30 pm, Lin Yanbo walked to the gate of the manor, looked at the watch, and looked at the road outside, looking a little anxious.
"Here is here. Come!"
Someone shouted. At first, there were groups of people talking to each other. More than a dozen bodyguards guarding the gate quickly lined up into a wall of people. Without saying a word, they blocked the guests five meters away. Outside the manor, a convoy quickly approached. The police car parked outside the gate. As the iron gate opened, the "Cadillac" bulletproof sedan slowly drove into the manor.
Lin Yanbo quickly tidied up his clothes and quickly met him as the bodyguard opened the car door.
"Welcome to everyone."
The applause rang like thunder. Ji Youguo, who had just gotten off the car, was startled and then grabbed Lin Yanbo's right hand.
"Mr. Lin, you are so polite."
"It's all right, please!"
"Mr. Lin!"
The two of them were polite, but Ji Youguo took the first step.
Huang Guowei caught up as fast as possible and joined Lin Yanbo to introduce the guests who took the initiative to shake hands to Ji Youguo.
Thinking of the head of the Republic who declined the invitation from the US president, on the first day of his arrival in the United States, the guests were extremely excited. Seeing Ji Youguo's amiable, gentle, polite and thoughtful manner, the guests sincerely sighed that the head of the Republic had not forgotten his compatriots who lived overseas, the motherland had not forgotten his wandering sons who lived in a foreign land, and the Chinese nation had not forgotten his descendants of Yan and Huang thousands of miles away.
"Everyone... everyone, Yanbo is not talented. I invite you to hold a banquet today, just to welcome the head of state and express our innocent heart..."
When Lin Yanbo delivered his speech at the banquet, Ji Youguo glanced at the two bodyguards who had been following him.
The two bodyguards also noticed the expression of the head of state, but their responsibilities made them "unseparate".
"Guowei," Ji Youguo called over to the Foreign Minister who was in charge of security, "keep the bodyguards away and don't affect the atmosphere of the banquet."
"But……"
"Don't, go quickly."
Huang Guowei gritted his teeth and nodded to the bodyguard standing behind Ji Youguo.
The two bodyguards took two steps back unwillingly for snacks.
"...Now, please give a speech to the banquet!"
The applause sounded again, Ji Youguo sorted out the Zhongshan suit that looked a little shabby and walked to the front of the microphone.
"Dear fellows, guests, Mr. Domeng Lin's help and generosity, Youguo is fortunate to meet you. Youguo is here to thank Mr. Lin and all the guests." Ji Youguo did not use the speech prepared by Huang Guowei for him. "Five years ago, Youguo had the opportunity to visit the United States, but it was not possible for various reasons. For five years, Youguo has always hoped to meet his compatriots who live overseas and sit together like brothers, a cup of tea, a pot of wine, a plate of peanuts, and a lala.
Let’s talk about the changes of the motherland and talk about the future of the nation. Today, Youguo’s wish has finally been realized. We can meet the descendants of Yan and Huang present, and ask a word of good, and say thank you. Youguo is very excited and moved. When we meet all our compatriots, Youguo believes that even if we are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, the endless love between China is five thousand years, and the friendship between compatriots with blood is not blocked by the water!”
After a brief silence, thunderous applause rang out.
The guests' eyes were wet, and Lin Yanbo wiped away the tears that were about to gush out on his back.
Yes, there is no distance or obstacle that can make the descendants of Yan and Huang who live overseas forget their hometown, their motherland, and the five thousand years of Chinese civilization!
Huang Guowei, Xiao Jiesheng and Du Pont'an also sighed that the head of state'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 rush to leave, but accompanied by Huang Guowei and Lin Yanbo, he talked with some guests with prominent identities and great influence one by one. Huang Guowei introduced mainly representatives of Chinese organizations and institutions, while Lin Yanbo introduced mainly representatives of Chinese businessmen.
Although Ji Youguo did not have the ability to remember everything, he remembered every face.
After more than three hours, Lin Yanbo saw that Ji Youguo was really unable to bear it, so he announced the end of the banquet in advance.
"Mr. Lin started to tell me that we would go 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 believed even more that Ji Youguo was a leader who attached great importance to talents, cared for his compatriots, and treated the virtuous and humble.
After another half an hour of busyness, the manor became quiet.
After seeing off the last guest, Lin Yanbo took Ji Youguo to the study, while Huang Guowei took the opportunity to ask Xiao Jiesheng and Du Poonan to adjust the guard deployment and arrange for the guards to have supper.
Lin Yanbo's study is ancient and elegant, much more luxurious than the study in Xipuyuan, the capital of the capital.
Seeing the two bronze beast heads hanging on the wall, Ji Youguo immediately showed a look of surprise.
"To be honest, this is something Yanbo bought from the antique black market three years ago. He has been looking for an opportunity to donate it to the National Museum."
"Authentic?" Ji Youguo was shocked again.
Lin Yanbo nodded with a smile. "Yanbo has found an expert to identify it, and it is indeed the authentic one."
Ji Youguo nodded slightly, then shook his head with a smile.
"First of the People's Republic of China, this is Yanbo's intention."
"This..." Ji Youguo didn't dare to pick it up when he saw a folded piece of paper handed over by Lin Yanbo.
"Please sit down, please sit down." Lin Yanbo also felt a little abrupt, so he asked Ji Youguo to sit down and cook a cup of green tea. "I heard that the head of state likes to drink Longjing tea, so Yanbo sent someone to Hangzhou to buy it and then transported it back with a special plane."
"Mr. Lin, you are too polite." Ji Youguo felt a little heartbroken. How much did Lin Yanbo spend for this cup of tea? If he had known it, Ji Youguo would definitely bring some bags of Longjing himself.
"Head of the People's Republic of China, this..." Lin Yanbo pushed the paper in front of Ji Youguo.
"This is……"
"This is Yanbo's little intention for the motherland." Lin Yanbo sat upright. "Three months ago, Yanbo spent 12 billion US dollars in Bo's Republic Navy's special mixed fleet and finally made more than 40 billion yuan. Yanbo did not spend a single point of this money and planned to donate it to the Republic Navy."
Now, not only Ji Youguo was shocked, but even Huang Guowei, who had just arrived at the study, was shocked.
The two bodyguards standing by the study door and next to the window almost screamed.
More than 40 billion US dollars, what does this mean?
In 2015, the Republic's military budget was only 85 billion US dollars. If the money was used to purchase the Navy's weapons and equipment, it would 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. "And, Mr. Lin is the chairman of the group, and this money belongs to the group..."
"The head of state said this is not impressive." Lin Yanbo laughed, "At the time, Yanbo took his own assets and did not use the group's funds. In addition, Yanbo only donated the part he won, but the principal was still kept."
"Mr. Lin, we can discuss this matter separately." Huang Guowei was already moved. This money is not a small amount.
"There is nothing to discuss." Lin Yanbo said decisively, "Yanbo has been fighting in the business world for decades, and has always been the only one. 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's Navy, Yanbo would have lost all his money long ago. The money has been exclusively in the Bank of China and can be withdrawn at any time."
Ji Youguo immediately realized that Lin Yanbo was a very generous person.
"Okay, the Republic is now implementing military reforms, and the funding problems are quite serious." Ji Youguo did not refuse anymore, "Mr. Lin is a innocent heart. If we are polite, we will be out of here. But, on behalf of the Republic, on behalf of the Republic's Navy, and on behalf of the Republic, and 1.4 billion compatriots, I would like to thank Mr. Lin for his gratitude."
The "temperature" in the study suddenly rose several degrees, and both sides also opened their minds.
damn it*
It will be released on October 1st, and I request monthly tickets for October and beg for recommendations and collections!
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Chapter completed!