Ms. Zhang is a freelance writer for The New York Times and The Associated Press, so it would be too easy to make a news.

Whether it is China or the United States, the reaction to the discovery of "Rabe's Diary" was beyond Zhang Chunru's expectations, and even Zhou Shuo did not expect that it would cause such an uproar.

As soon as her article was published, as the owner of the original version of "Rabe's Diary", Six Ears Software's phone was about to be blown up. Some museums want to be able to collect, some historians want to be able to conduct research, and some are even the descendants of those who witnessed it by phone to verify.

Immediately, this news was reprinted in China, and such a valuable historical material even alarmed the People's Daily. Although it is not a front-page headline, the existence of "Rabe's Diary" still alarmed many people.

There was a lot of disturbance outside, and many people in the 100-person club inquired about the situation through Zhu Liwen. For the members of the Committee of 100, the vast majority of their grandparents, and even their parents, were witnesses of the war. Those who can join the Committee of 100 are all people who hope to change Sino-US relations and the status of Chinese in American society. For them, "Rabe's Diary" can be called China's Schindler's list.

Judging by the story recorded in "Rabe's Diary", John. Rabe's actions are not only of great significance to the Chinese, but also fully in line with the description of Americans' universal values.

Even without such a background as the Second World War, such historical discoveries are precious. What's more, just like Zhang Chunru, there are also too many Chinese who have been exposed to it since childhood but can't find any clues in social life.

There are self-fragmented ABCs. Naturally, there are also Chinese who are willing to trace their roots. As soon as Zhang Chunru's article was published, it immediately attracted wide attention from these people.

And not only folk. Even the embassy in the United States even sent people to inquire about the situation, hoping to get a copy of "Rabe's Diary".

When they learned that Zhang Chunru was about to leave for China. When I conducted field research for the book "The Forgotten Nanjing Massacre", I was even more excited.

A Chinese-American, who traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean, just to describe the tragedy that happened in his homeland half a century ago. For a materialistic society like the United States, it seems inconceivable to many people that a young girl spends several years writing a history book, because young people are racing against time to make money and start a family.

It is important to know that before Lu Dao expressed funding from Liuer Software Company, Zhang Chunru had already started the preliminary data collection work. Even without the appearance of "Rabe's Diary", she would have left for China in two years.

The price paid by the Chinese in World War II. There is so little attention in the United States. To have such a person and a book is, of course, undesirable for the embassy.

Although as a source historical material, "Rabe's Diary" did not have such a great impact on ordinary people. But in an elite organization like the Committee of 100, there is still enough knowledge to understand what such a document means.

And Yu Qiong, as the actual discoverer in name and the investor in the future of the cinematization of "Rabe's Diary", will undoubtedly gain enough fame for herself. It is important to know that many members of the 100-member Association do not have a great public reputation. However, if its achievements in a certain field are widely recognized, it can still meet the requirements of the 100-member group.

What's more, fame is ethereal, the key is the recognition of Zhu Liwen and the other two recommenders. And Yu Qiong is shrouded in the aura of "Rabe's Diary". More or less enough of this side.

To put it bluntly, 40 million to make a film reflecting the Nanjing Massacre, this alone is enough.

In the final analysis, the purpose of the establishment of the 100 Committee is to promote Sino-US exchanges. What better way to promote it than to have Hollywood make a Chinese war theme? If Yu Qiong does this, she will not be able to get nominated. The very existence of the 100-member Society itself will be questioned.

After Zhu Liwen learned about "Rabe's Diary", she was also stupid for a long time. She really didn't expect that Zhou Shuo would really be in such a short period of time. Done such a big thing.

With the support of several members of the Committee of 100, who were very interested in the Nanjing Massacre, Zhu Liwen quickly gathered the three recommenders who recommended Yu Qiong to join the club. Although she recalled Zhou Shuo's sworn appearance. I really don't believe that "Rabe's Diary" was discovered by Yu Qiong. But it is an indisputable fact that the diary is now in Joan's possession.

was forced to make a promise to Zhou Shuo at the beginning. Zhu Liwen still agreed to apply to the Committee of 100 to add new members.

"Fifty million just to send me to this 100-member meeting, isn't the price too great......" Yu Qiong said with a rare nervousness.

Zhou Shuo shook his head slightly, and said with a smile: "A 'club' of the level of the 100-person association, if the membership fee is only 50 million, I still think it is cheap." ”

Although the Committee of 100 claims to be a non-political organization, its influence between China and the United States in the future is very huge. Although it is not a political organization, it has a strong political position. In some cases, it has even become a mouthpiece between China and the United States. And its members often use this to improve their political status. It's a small organization, but it's also very cohesive. And each of its members has an unparalleled influence and can play a very powerful role.

"Alright then, I'll listen to you." Yu Qiong nodded seriously and tidied up her clothes again.

Each member of the 100 is a leader with his or her own set of responsibilities, and of course it is impossible to get together without a problem and discuss whether to accept someone as a new member. At the beginning of its establishment, this elite organization established the purpose of strict requirements for members. To join any new member, three existing members must first be referred. It is then unanimously agreed by all members before it can be admitted.

But how could it be so easy for these hundreds of elite Chinese to visit and canvass for votes one by one? This also requires the president of the Committee of 100 and a temporary organization of the delegation to shoulder the important task of inspecting the new members.

Yang Xuelan, the first president of the Committee of 100, flew from Detroit, the motor city, to New York to investigate Joan. At the same time, some members who were able to find time also came to New York. Their evaluation will have a great impact on the impression of Joan among other members. And as long as one member disagrees, she cannot be a member of the 100-member Society.

It can be seen how difficult it is to join the 100 people.

Yang Xuelan was the only Chinese vice president of General Motors, and her biological father was the Chinese Consulate General in Manila, who later died at the hands of the Japanese army. Her stepfather is even more incredible, Gu Weijun, who has the reputation of "the first diplomat of the Republic of China". From her background, you can see what kind of attitude she has towards Yu Qiong, who excavated "Rabe's Diary".

Yang Xuelan's background is not an exception, but has a certain universality in the Association of Hundred. Their motivation for emigration is very different from that of the 80s. It was not the abandonment of one's homeland, but the choice of last resort in the war. As for the feelings of the motherland, the former is much more complicated.

"Ms. Yu Qiong, don't be nervous." Yang Xuelan smiled softly and looked at Yu Qiong, whose body was a little stiff.

Yu Qiong pinched her palm hard with her thumb, and used the pain to relax her body. It was an opportunity worth $50 million, and she couldn't afford to fail.

"Alright, please take a seat." Yang Xuelan reached out and patted the rattan chair beside her, motioning for her to sit beside her.

The inspection of the 100-person meeting was not arranged like interrogating prisoners, or like a conference room, but was very warm in the style of afternoon tea. More than a dozen members of the 100-person association sat together in a very natural group, and the rattan coffee table was either tea or coffee, and they were all exuding heat.

Although Yu Qiong's appearance attracted their attention, it did not prevent them from continuing to communicate. These people are usually from all over the world, and it is rare to be able to meet once, and of course it is not just for the purpose of assessing Joan. Communication between members is the purpose of joining the 100-person club.

"First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Yu Qiong for your contribution to Americans' understanding of the Nanjing Massacre." Yang Xuelan personally brought a cup of tea to Yu Qiong, and said kindly: "What kind of organization is the Hundred People Association, you must have already understood, I won't repeat it here." So let me confirm first, do you have any desire to join the 100 Club? ”

"Of course, I would very much like to join the Committee of 100." Yu Qiong said affirmatively.

"So, can you tell us why you want to join the 100-member club?" Yang Xuelan looked into Yu Qiong's eyes, and then asked.

"The Committee of 100 is an organization dedicated to improving the social status of Chinese Americans......"

The expedition didn't last long, after all, everyone's time is precious. Zhou Shuo waited outside for less than an hour before he saw Yu Qiong walking out in a trance.

"What's wrong with you?" Zhou Shuo asked a little nervously.

"Oh? Well, I'm fine. Yu Qiong came back to her senses as if she had just woken up from a dream, and smiled a little reluctantly.

"During the inspection, their attitude was very strict?" Zhou Shuo frowned and asked, Yu Qiong's non-existent appearance really made him a little worried.

"No, I'm just a little worried. The members of the 100-person club seem to be very shrewd. I don't know if I can reach their level......" Yu Qiong said with some concern.

"Ha Luha, it's okay." Zhou Shuo patted her on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Compared with them, we still have a long way to go!" (To be continued......)