In the medium-sized conference hall of the new office building of Jiangnan Real Estate, many reporters and cameramen were waiting on the sidelines, and they received an invitation from Jiangnan Real Estate, claiming that they would have a blockbuster news about the A1 plot.

"Plot A1, our editor-in-chief said that he would keep tracking the report, and as soon as he received the invitation, he immediately sent me over. Fortunately, the treatment here is good, otherwise I would be too lazy to run, too tired. ”

A reporter who had just arrived from Tianjing complained to his colleague next to him.

"I think they have the results of their global call for design proposals, and they plan to announce them today. However, the design scheme generally has no tipping point, and it is estimated that there will be no sensational effect. This time, I went to work routinely, and after signing in to get a red envelope, I left with a press release. ”

Another colleague replied with a pout.

"Sister Yun, why does the director attach so much importance to this event, and actually sent two groups of reporters over."

A young cameraman from Jiangzhou TV asked the text reporter known as Sister Yun next to him.

"It's not very clear, it's said that the designer has a big background, so I have to send an extra group of people, but I don't know who it is."

Jiangnan Real Estate has done a good job of secrecy, which has whipped the appetite of some media.

"Designer? How awesome can the design of a community be, what can I invite to it, the master of Bei who designed the Bank of China Building in Hong Kong, I knelt down on the spot and kowtowed to them three times. ”

The young photographer said with a disapproving look that he knew that the designer of the Bank of China Building was very powerful after watching a lot of Hong Kong films.

"My name is I.M. Pei, and I visited his works when I visited the Louvre in Paris last year. Of course, it is impossible for a leading figure in the Chinese architectural industry to appear in Jiangzhou. You hurry up and find a good camera position, so as not to wait for the image to be bad and go back and be scolded. ”

After all, reporter Sister Yun has worked longer hours and has a wider range of knowledge than small cameras.

At the scheduled time, Zhou Zhidong accompanied a middle-aged man with a big nose into the conference hall and sat on the rostrum of the press conference. Then the staff removed the tightly wrapped blue cloth behind their backs, revealing a banner that read "Jiangnan Real Estate and I.M. Pei Architects Signing Ceremony".

"Wow-"

Seeing I.M. Pei's three words, all the reporters in the audience were stunned, especially the young man of Jiangzhou TV just now, who was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. You can eat indiscriminately, but you can't talk nonsense, and he learned a real lesson today with a pale face.

"What is the origin of this company, actually inviting Master I.M. Pei?"

"What about Master Pei? I don't seem to see the scene! ”

"Oh, I remember, that middle-aged man is Mr. Pei Jianzhong, the son of Master Pei."

Reporters were talking about it in the audience.

"Good afternoon, fellow journalists. Looking at the banner behind me, I guess you also know that the main purpose of our invitation to come here today is to help witness the on-site signing ceremony between Jiangnan Real Estate Co., Ltd. and the famous I.M. Pei Architects in the United States on the design of the A1 plot. ”

Zhou Zhidong said with a smile into the microphone.

"Bang Bang-"

The reporters applauded warmly, and they did catch a blockbuster news today.

"Because Master Pei had just experienced a long flight, he was physically tired and did not attend today's signing ceremony. Sitting next to me was Mr. Pei Jianzhong, the beloved son of Mr. Pei, who was entrusted with carte blanche to act as the signing representative. Let us ask him to make a few brief remarks. ”

Standing up and bowing downward, Pei Jianzhong picked up the microphone with a smile on his face.

"Hello to all journalists and friends from the mainland. My father is very sorry for not being able to attend the signing ceremony due to his advanced age and tiring travel, and let me tell you no here. ”

Bei Jianzhong got up and bowed on behalf of his father.

"In recent years, Chinese mainland's economy has been booming, which makes us descendants of Yan Huang who are overseas proud. My father hopes to return to China for a walk when he is healthy in his lifetime, to see his old friends, and if the opportunity is right, he will not mind contributing a little more to the mainland. My father was fascinated by the West Lake when he came to Jiangzhou as a child, and the A1 plot was close to the West Lake. ”

As soon as the words fell, Bei Jianzhong showed the sketch in his hand to the reporters in the audience, and the flash lights kept on for a while. Sure enough, it is the appearance of the A1 plot, on which some building distribution is simply drawn.

"This cooperation is also a fortuitous move, and we hit it off with Jiangnan Real Estate. In line with the goal of combining ancient Chinese charm and modern architectural art, we strive to create a classic livable community in the mainland. My father will be involved throughout the design process, but the focus will be on the overall design, and I will take over the rest of the details. ”

Pei Jianzhong talked eloquently on stage, in fact, he and his younger brother Pei Lizhong had already set up the "Pei Architectural Firm" independently, and this time they returned to the mainland together at the invitation of his father to help cooperate in the design. However, he is actually optimistic about the huge market in the mainland, so this time he will casually test the waters.

Qin Ran originally wanted to be in charge of the reception of Mr. Pei and his entourage, but was politely refused, saying that another old friend had already arranged it.

When the press conference was held here, three cars drove to Wang's house, and Mr. Pei and his wife met Wang Yaxuan's grandfather, Wang Yaoting, who was waiting at the door.

"Welcome, Brother Yu Ming, Sister Shuhua, a few years have passed, and your style is still the same!"

"Brother Yaoting, I haven't seen you for six years, and you haven't changed much, it's just that the place where we met has changed from abroad to China."

The three old men greeted each other excitedly.

In the evening, Jiangzhou TV station broadcast the news that Master I.M. Pei was responsible for designing the A1 plot of Jiangnan Real Estate, and the female anchor even joked that the community there would become a new tourist attraction in Jiangzhou in the future. At the same time, the national media focused on this explosive news, and also gave a background introduction to Master Pei, so that more Chinese people can understand the life and deeds of this Chinese architectural giant.

As a result, the popularity of Gangnam Real Estate has further increased, and the A1 plot has officially announced its project name today: "Gangnam Impression". With the free publicity of the media, "Gangnam Impression" has become famous all over the country before the construction of the project has begun.

"It would be nice if our Xiziwan was also designed by Master I.M. Pei, and I really envy those owners who can stay in 'Jiangnan Impression'."

A housewife who bought a house in the second phase of Xiziwan said to her husband.

"Just think about it, everyone knows that 'Gangnam Impression' is a masterpiece, and it's hard not to sell well. The floor price is almost 8,000 yuan, and it will have to be sold at least 15,000 yuan per square meter. The luxury house must be at least 250 square meters or more, and the cheapest is 3.75 million sets, which is not something that a family like us can afford. ”

As a small leader working in the Jiangzhou Construction Bureau, the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa calculated an account for his wife.

"People are more popular than people, I originally thought that our family had a suite in the second phase of Xiziwan is already very good. When I compare with others, I still feel lost. ”

The middle-aged housewife said a little depressed.

"Life in the world, contentment and happiness, just compare with yourself. Our family has no worries about food and clothing, has a smart baby son, and a capable housekeeper mother-in-law, which is also a good family background. ”

Seeing that his wife was in a low mood, the middle-aged man gave an example of comfort and quickly amused her.

"You have a conscience!"

In the afternoon, Luo Yuanchao learned the news of the cooperation between I.M. Pei and Jiangnan Real Estate, and immediately called to say that Huang Weiguo, secretary of the municipal party committee, wanted to invite Mr. Pei and his party to a banquet, and asked Zhou Zhidong to help arrange the time. Because there was someone else in the Pei family to receive him, Zhou Zhidong couldn't agree, so he could only tell Bei Jianzhong truthfully and let him tell him. After negotiation, because that night was arranged by the Wang family, it could only be scheduled until the next night.

At Wang Yaxuan's house, a family banquet is being held to welcome the arrival of I.M. Pei's family.

"Yaxuan was still a little little little six years ago, but now she has grown into a generous beauty."

I.M. Pei's wife, Lu Shuhua, glanced at Wang Yaxuan and praised.

"Thank you, grandma, for the compliment."

Wang Yaxuan nodded and said, as a famous family, she has also received strict etiquette training since she was a child. So on formal occasions, her unique upper-class temperament is at a glance, which makes the well-informed Lu Shuhua like this young girl very much.

"I heard that you are in your second year of high school, are you interested in studying in the United States after graduating from high school? Your grandfather said that you have good grades, and your grandmother has some old acquaintances, so it shouldn't be a problem to help you write a letter of recommendation for an Ivy League university. ”

"Your Grandma Lu and Grandpa Pei met when they were studying in the United States, and then they knew each other and fell in love. At that time, the three of us have known each other for almost 60 years. ”

Grandpa Wang Yaoting also joined the topic.

"Basically, there is this plan, and the mainland's higher education is still not as good as the United States on the whole. After graduating from our family, Yaxuan followed in the footsteps of my grandfather and father and went to Harvard University for further study. Isn't this what you've dreamed of since you were a kid? ”

The Wang family father and son both graduated from Harvard University, so Wang Yaxuan has always regarded them as learning idols when she was a child. This time, it was Wang Yaxuan's mother's turn to answer.

Yes, studying at Harvard has always been my dream. But...... Since I was in high school, the Harvard dream seems to be fading in my heart. When did it start? Is it the time when they looked at each other during military training, or the confident smile of the boy before jumping at the school sports meeting, or the depth in his eyes when he was tutoring in the library......

Was it because he knew in his heart that the boy would definitely not go to Harvard, and then he gave up this dream that he had always had?

"Yaxuan?"

The young girl, who was still thinking, was called back to the table by her mother.

"Ah...... Harvard is very good, but it is also possible for me to stay in China because I can spend more time with my grandfather. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to cross the ocean and see grandpa once! ”

To cover up her distraction, Wang Yaxuan quickly came up with an excellent excuse.

"Silly boy, you will have your own sky in the future, and it is enough to have your heart. Maybe some stinky boy will kidnap you, and you'll be bothered to even take a look at grandpa. Haha-"

Wang Yaoting's old childlike heart has also returned, and he often teases his little granddaughter.

"Grandpa, if I'm like this, then it's also because you can't teach well, and you are also responsible for not relying on me!"

Wang Yaxuan's words made the whole table laugh.

The next day, Huang Weiguo met with Mr. Pei and his entourage.

There are distinguished guests in the land of etiquette, and as a landlord, he certainly has the responsibility of reception. At the dinner, Qin Ran, as the boss of Jiangnan Group, finally met Master Pei himself and made a small request to him.