Chapter 265: Top Powerful Brown
Brown Charity Gala, Xu Qing first saw this conspicuous font, and then looked at the content, writing that Xu Qing was invited to attend the Brown Charity Gala on February 18.
As Xu Qing's wealth grows, he receives more and more invitations to various activities, among which the invitations to the charity gala belong to a more than one category.
However, most of them were handled by Eben himself, and Xu Qing was very busy and did not have time to attend various activities.
The invitation letter that could be handed to Xu Qing by Eben shows that the specifications and importance of this event are very high, and Xu Qing may want to attend.
Brown Charity Gala, Xu Qing has heard of this name, the founder Brown's background is similar to the owner of the Graham Charity Association, and they are both heroes.
In recent years, Xu Qing has attended several charity galas, and the Brown charity gala is the first time to receive an invitation.
Interestingly, with Xu Qing's current net worth, except for charity galas that do not conform to Xu Qing's identity, or those who have an enmity with Xu Qing, Xu Qing can receive invitations to various charity galas.
"Boss, are you going to Brown Charity Gala?" asked Eben.
Xu Qing reacted from his contemplation and said, "You reply to them, I will be there on time." ”
Eben went out to reply, and Xu Qing fell into deep thought again, thinking about whether to set up a charitable foundation.
If you look at the information of many wealthy people in the United States, you will find that many of them have their own charitable funds.
Why are many rich people keen to set up charitable funds, are they really so moral, love charity, and donate their money?
Not necessarily.
Of course, there are indeed some people who are genuinely charitable and have established charitable funds.
However, more people set up charitable funds because of three reasons: tax avoidance, reputation, and the long-term existence of the family.
There is no doubt that charitable funds can avoid taxes, and although there are many people who think that there are not many taxes that cannot be avoided, the water in them is very deep.
Needless to say, as long as you do donate money to a charitable fund, you will get some good fame.
The family has existed for a long time, and some wealthy people have established charitable funds to ensure the long-term existence of the family in order to prevent their descendants from losing their family wealth.
Xu Qing wants to establish a charity fund, in addition to these reasons, there is another important reason, charity is a protective layer.
For Chinese people like Xu Qing, to survive in the United States, you need a very thick layer of protection, and the more wealth, the thicker the layer of protection must be, otherwise it is like a child holding a diamond.
When Ben returned to the living room, Xu Qing told him the idea of setting up a charity fund, and Ben agreed very much and gave Xu Qing some advice.
When Xu Qing heard Eben's suggestion, he thought it was very good, and immediately asked him to prepare for the charity fund.
Xu Qing believes in Aiben's ability, Aiben is not only a secretary, but also Xu Qing's staff officer, with his ability, it is no problem to go to any large company to be a senior manager.
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On Saturday, February 18, at 6 p.m., Xu Qing came to Brown's villa, the venue of the Brown Charity Foundation.
The Brown Charity Gala is organized by Brown himself, usually at the founder's villa or estate.
Compared with Xu Qing's villa, Brown's villa is several times larger, and the decoration is even more luxurious.
Xu Qing saw that the iron door handle of the villa gate was actually made of gold, Xu Qing didn't know what to say, wasn't he afraid of being stolen.
As with most individual charity galas, the Brown Gala is also held on the lawn.
When Xu Qing entered the gate, he saw that there were many tables on the lawn, and then the tables were full of food and drink, and the guests were scattered on the lawn, each talking in a circle.
Xu Qing was greeted by Brown's butler, and in terms of greeting specifications, he was second only to Brown to greet him.
And the only guests who can greet Brown in person are those who are at the top of the power.
Xu Qing's arrival naturally attracted the attention of the guests, Xu Qing was used to this kind of attention, walked to the table with a calm expression, picked up a piece of dim sum and ate it.
Many parties have a variety of exquisite food and expensive wines, but not many people will taste the food at the party, and it is generally a courtesy few sips of wine.
The reason is simple, they feel that it is rude to do so.
Xu Qing expressed this in one word, hypocrisy.
If eating at the party is a breach of etiquette, then why should the organizers spend money on food and drinks?
Xu Qing didn't care what those people thought, and ate it.
The quality of the food and drinks provided by a party like the Brown Charity Gala is very good, no worse than some big hotels.
Xu Qing hadn't eaten before he came, and now he's hungry.
Xu Qing looked at Sophia, who was helpless next to her, and said, "The things here are good, you haven't eaten dinner either, come and eat some." ”
Sophia saw that Xu Qing was doing this, and her husband sang with her wife, so she also put down her reserve and took a piece of dim sum and ate it.
When Xu Qing was eating, he felt the gaze coming from all around, and when he looked up, many guests were looking at Xu Qing and the two.
Xu Qing clapped her hands, she was full, and Sophia stopped eating earlier than Xu Qing.
After a while, Xu Qing saw the butler who had just come to greet him leading a white old man towards him, looking at the butler's respectful expression, the white old man should be Brown.
Xu Qing hadn't seen Brown, only looked at Brown's photo, and when the housekeeper and the old white man walked in, Xu Qing was sure that it was Brown.
Brown walked up to Xu Qing, stretched out his hand and smiled, "Mr. Xu, it's a pleasure for you to attend the Brown Charity Gala." ”
Xu Qing also shook Brown's hand and responded with polite words, and most event organizers will say to guests that they are glad you are here...... Xu Qing is tired of hearing such polite words.
However, being able to let Brown come to meet in person shows that he attaches great importance to Xu Qing, and there are hundreds of guests attending the party, and it is impossible for Brown to meet everyone in person to say polite words.
Xu Qing thought it was another ordinary politeness, but Brown said at this time: "Mr. Xu, I don't know if you can give me half an hour after the party? I want to talk to you about something." ”
Xu Qing was surprised, he and Brown didn't know each other at all before, what did Brown want to say to him?
Brown's words were very polite, and Xu Qing did not hesitate and agreed to Brown's request.
Brown and Xu Qing chatted a few more words and left.
After Xu Qing saw Brown leave, more guests paid attention to him.
Why did these guests suddenly pay attention to him, could it be because Brown had been chatting with him for a few minutes? Xu Qing thought about it and felt that this should be the reason.
As Xu Qing thought, Brown chatted with Xu Qing for a few minutes before more guests paid attention to him.
Although Xu Qing now has a net worth of billions of dollars, in the eyes of many guests, Xu Qing is a nouveau riche and not a powerful person, while Brown is a top powerful person in the eyes of these guests.
Brown hadn't talked to any of the guests for more than a minute today, but Xu Qing and Brown had been talking for a few minutes.
The meaning of this is enough for these guests to ponder.