If you donate, you donate, and Xia Yao didn't joke.

All the shares were donated, and the annual salary of 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars from NB Laboratory, the charitable annuity of the two foundations and the remaining trust fund became the main source of income for the young couple.

As Chen Zhenghuai expected, as soon as the news was announced, it not only caused an uproar in Hong Kong, but also was reported by the media in the United States, Germany, the Middle East, Russia, and other countries and regions. For a while, he was in the limelight, so that Forbes and other wealth selection agencies didn't know whether to rank him on this year's wealth list.

Given that his personal assets had shrunk to the point where he could no longer afford security expenses, John Macchison, the newly hired chairman of the NB Science and Education Foundation and a former British executive at HSBC, announced at a press conference that the foundation would cover the security costs of the couple's "lifetime" in gratitude for his generous donation to science and education.

Reporters flocked to the summit, and there was no way to live at the top of the mountain.

A family of three hid in the headquarters of the University of Science and Technology on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula and still couldn't be quiet, trying to establish a positive image of the NB laboratory, President Gao, who actually lured the wolf into the room and let more than a dozen reporters into the room.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm Gu Xiaoqian, a satellite TV reporter, does your and Mrs. Zhang's generous donation mean that you want to live an ordinary life?"

Holding the frightened little Zhang Qing, he smiled as he walked: "Miss Gu, my life has always been very ordinary and normal, three meals a day before the donation, and now it is still three meals a day, and it has not changed because of this." ”

"Mr. Zhang, haven't you ever thought about leaving some assets for Miss Zhang in the future?"

"I have faith in my daughter, she is something I am proud of. I believe she will be able to support herself in the future. Be able to become a human resource who can be useful to society. ”

"Mrs. Zhang. I'm Li Ya, a reporter from "Declaration", can you give me a chance to give you an exclusive interview? ”

Xia Yao shook his head and smiled under the escort of Magdalena: "I'm sorry, I'm going to the hospital for a check-up later, so I really don't have time to accept your interview." ”

Walking into the elevator, the whole world finally fell silent. The charter patted her arm and said apologetically, "Wife, it's just a gust of wind." After a while they were not interested. ”

"Yes, I'm fine."

Xia Yao was worried about the child, and while stroking Xiao Zhangqing's forehead, he said in a gentle voice: "Qingqing, don't be afraid, they see you beautiful and cute, and they want to take pictures of you." When Dad is done, let's go to the experimental center with my brother to help Aunt Zuo, okay? ”

During the summer vacation, working part-time to earn money is a very important activity. Going to Mrs. Zuo's shop as a "greeter" and "waiter" can not only exercise her independent life and social skills. It can also improve the language level, so it is a very important thing in Xia Yao's opinion.

What made her laugh was that Xiao Zhangqing blinked, and suddenly said, "Mommy, there was a guest who didn't tip me yesterday afternoon." ”

Is it easy for such a little child to stand there, and he didn't give a penny, Xia Yao said angrily: "It's too much, next time you meet that guest, let him find a seat by himself." ”

"Hmm."

Seeing her daughter's troubled appearance, she couldn't help but smile and ask, "Qingqing, can you tell your father how much money you make now?" How are you going to spend it? ”

Xiao Zhangqing tilted her head and thought about it, and said with a triumphant smile: "I have a total of 1,245 Hong Kong dollars now, and there are 220 yuan, I don't want to spend it, I want to save it like my brother, and when I go back to Johannesburg, I will invite Dan to have a big dinner." ”

Dan was her only friend in Johannesburg, living in the slums, and she could think of a little friend who was far worse off than her, so she was very pleased, put her down, took her little hand and said, "I'm sure Dan will be more than happy to accept your invitation, but he won't go until his mother has given birth to his brother, and we'll go together then." ”

The little girl asked expectantly, "When is that, Christmas?" ”

"I can't go this year, and it won't be until next year at the earliest, but you can write to Dan, it doesn't matter if you can't write, you can draw what you want to say, and then Dad will go to the post office with you to send it."

"I'll write my, you and Mommy's names, and I'll write Merry Christmas."

"Qingqing is really amazing, when you wait for the first grade, the teacher will teach you to give more words, and you can write whatever you want when the time comes."

Children need encouragement, Xiao Zhangqing said excitedly: "My brother can't even write his own name." ”

"It's not that my brother can't write, but he doesn't know English, just like you don't know Chinese very well. He speaks German very well, you can learn from him, and when we learn about our future trips to Germany, you can use German to communicate with German children. ”

Xia Yao hurriedly said: "It's hard enough to learn English and Chinese again, don't put so much pressure on Qingqing." ”

"I can write Chinese names, and I can also say Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Eat and Hello."

"Well, Qingqing is such a language genius!"

The charter praised again, took the briefcase from Magdalena's hand and said, "Okay, dad gets to work, you and mom go to the rooftop to play, there is a small garden there, and you can also barbecue." ”

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Xiao Zhangqing waved his little hand and said, "Goodbye, Dad." ”

"Goodbye."

During working hours, the office area of the Faculty of Technology and Application is particularly busy, and the project backbones gather in the offices to summarize the R&D progress, discuss the problems encountered, and determine new research directions.

The current conditions do not allow for paperless office, and the fax machine constantly spits out the experimental data of the experimental area on the lower floors or the Xiangjiang Experimental Center. Telephones rang one after another, including calls from several universities in Hong Kong, from the logistics department, and from the Heung Kong Experimental Center, which kept more than a dozen experimenters from Hong Kong University, CUHK and HKUST busy.

In contrast, the graphite project office is a bit deserted.

Xu Jiazhen, who is responsible for graphite purification, went to the experimental base of the new factory area of Baoan, Tian Yong is also a lecturer at the University of Science and Technology, and there happened to be a class this morning; Lan Hongzhe, who is engaged in theoretical research, was invited by the Department of Physics of Nanyang Technological University to conduct academic exchanges in Singapore. Jia Huamei and Xiang Yumei took their assistants to do experiments on the ninth floor, and they would not come up without special circumstances. Only two project coordinators, Sun Xiaoguang and Wei Huaming, remained.

The charter just bypassed a half-human-tall pile of materials. I'm about to look through last week's experiment log. Sun Xiaoguang asked with a smile: "Classmate Zhang, how does it feel to go from having money to having no money?" ”

"Life must be happy, don't make the gold bottle empty to the moon. I am born to be useful, and my daughter will come back when I am gone. The feeling can be summed up in one word, that is, cool! ”

"Really?"

"What are you lying to, if you don't believe it, you can try."

Sun Xiaoguang laughed and said: "I really want to be cool, the key is not that capital, and my daughter-in-law is as good at talking as your daughter-in-law." Asking her for money is simply killing her. ”

Wei Huaming took off his glasses, closed the folder and said with a smile: "Monkey, this is not comparable, the relatives and friends of the charter have arranged everything, and each one is more nourishing than the other, without any worries." You and I are different, there are so many relatives who need help, if you really do that, you won't be scolded to death by the seven aunts and eight aunts! ”

Just because your relatives don't have an opinion doesn't mean that your friends don't have ideas. The charter looked at the experiment log and asked with a smile: "Old Sun, old Wei." I don't have any ideas for my colleagues, do they? ”

"Most of the money was donated to the laboratory, to put it bluntly, it was still for the big guys, how could there be ideas?"

As he was talking, an uninvited guest walked in, accompanied by Lin Zhiguo.

"Mr. Gu, why are you here in person?"

Although it is close at hand, there is nothing particularly important, and the charter will hardly take the initiative to contact Mr. Gu, and the last time they met was when they got married last year.

"Just passing by, come up and take a look," Gu Dongcheng nodded slightly towards Sun Xiaoguang and Wei Huaming, who got up to greet them, and asked with a smile on his face: "How is it, are you busy?" ”

No matter how much he stopped by, he couldn't come to the Qingshuiwan Peninsula in person, there must be something, and he immediately walked to the door and said with a smile: "Don't be busy, Mr. Gu, the office is too messy, there is no place to sit, or let's go to the pantry." ”

"Listen to your own guests."

Walking into the pantry, Mr. Gu teased: "You always do things so unexpectedly, so generously, without hesitation at all, without leaving any leeway, isn't this roasting us on the fire?" ”

While beckoning him to sit down, he said with a smile: "You always donate so much for sports, education and social welfare, and even the building opposite is named after you, which is well-known at home and abroad, and you can't bake it." ”

"No matter how you do it, I can't do it like that."

"Mr. Gu, you are different from me, several sons are in their thirties and forties, they all have positions in the group, and they have all contributed to the development of the group, so there must be more things to consider than me. After all, Qingqing is still young, and her own one is still in her mother's belly, so I can do whatever I want. ”

Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, and when he said this, Gu Dongcheng sighed in his heart, and sighed with emotion: "Yes, it is always better to do these things in front than in the back." ”

He has to worry about how to divide the family property, and he and Xia Yao don't need to think about these at all, and no matter how many they have and how many they adopt in the future, they can maintain family harmony. At least you won't have to worry about who inherits the family business and who inherits how much.

"Mr. Gu, you came to the door in person, you definitely didn't ask me about these trivial things, right?"

"It's not a trivial matter to donate billions of dollars, but I really have a big deal to come to you."

"What's the matter?"

Gu Dongcheng took the tea he had just brewed, stared at him and said, "BJ is applying for the 2000 Olympic Games, who will win in the end, it will be revealed in Monte Carlo, Morocco in two months." Hope is great, the meaning is greater, it can be said that it is the dream of our nation, not only the domestic investment of 100% enthusiasm, even many overseas Chinese enterprises are very supportive, it is related to national self-confidence, I want to ask you to come forward to help shout, cheer. ”

The failure of the bid for the Olympic Games in 2000 left too much impression on the charter.

The domestic propaganda is too hot, as Mr. Gu said, with 100% enthusiasm! The top and bottom were determined to win, and even prepared a celebration banquet, but it backfired, and finally missed the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games by two votes, and I don't know that many people shed sad tears because of this.

Mr. Gu and his eldest son took the initiative to do the work of IOC members on the front line, and many people said that with their father and son, it was like the BJ delegation added two more IOC members, once the bid for the Olympics failed. His disappointment can be imagined.

The charter pondered for a moment. He looked up and said, "Mr. Gu." As a Chinese, I certainly hope that China can host an Olympic Games, after all, it will greatly boost national morale and enhance national self-confidence. But looking back at the history of the Olympic bid, I found that there are very few cities in any country that can successfully apply at the first time, and the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. ”

"You're not optimistic?"

"That's the big picture. I couldn't be optimistic. ”

Mr. Gu obviously had concerns about this, put down his teacup and analyzed: "The most competitive cities for the Olympic Games now are BJ and Sydney; The main supporters of the BJ are the members of the Asian, African and Latin American Third World, and there are 46 members on all three continents, and they cannot all support the BJ, but most of them will support us. In addition, some European and North American members will vote for us.

Sydney's main supporters are the European, American, and Oceanian commissioners, but these people will not be monolithic. BJ's win could be in the third round, if BJ, Sydney and Manchester are left in the third round of voting. We will be at a disadvantage going into the fourth round. But it's not impossible to win. So I think either BJ or Sydney win, the number of votes will be very close, about three votes at most. ”

In the end, he was committed to the cause of sports, and the voting result was basically guessed by him, and the charter asked in a low voice: "So BJ is also mentally prepared for this?" ”

Mr. Gu rubbed his temples and said solemnly: "The Olympic bid has come to this point, and the whole country is determined to win, and at this time, I can only win, not worship, so I came to ask you for help." ”

"How can I help?"

"It is rumored that the president of the German Mercedes-Benz car company will speak in a promotional video about Berlin's culture, sports and other facilities. This has inspired me a lot, you have such a good reputation in the world, such a high reputation, if you can also stand up and cheer for the BJ delegation, you will definitely be able to increase your chances of winning. ”

NB Electric has close relations with the Russian government, as well as with the Saudi and Kuwaiti governments, and Xia Yao's "NB Charity Foundation" has just announced that it will donate a hospital in each of six African countries, including Namibia. NB Electric has come forward to lobby these countries, which is definitely more effective than the Chinese government.

After all, Russia and Namibia will only support Berlin, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are wavering, and they are likely to be swayed by the United States at critical moments, and China's relations with these countries are really average, such as having opinions on Lao Ye's collapse of the Soviet Union, such as abstaining from voting in the Gulf War.

It will be very difficult, but if the Egyptian commissioners, who were unable to go to Morocco due to health reasons, and the Bulgarian commissioners, whose passports were withheld for political reasons, can be successfully present at the critical moment, and then the Eastern European countries that supported Berlin in the previous rounds of voting to support the BJ, then there is still a great hope of winning the right to host the BJ in 2000.

Thinking of the old man in front of him who was committed to sports, and finally failed to persist in the 2008 Olympic Games, the charter resolutely said: "Mr. Gu, I am willing to make a modest contribution to the Olympic bid, and even have a considerable confidence to help BJ win the right to host, but my opinion BJ must be seriously accepted and implemented to the letter." ”

It was not an easy task to ask him to come forward, and it was precisely because of this that Mr. D entrusted Mr. Gu to come to the door, instead of passing the word through Tengxi.

Gu Dongcheng was ecstatic, grabbed the edge of the table and asked, "What are your opinions, can you be specific?" ”

Reflecting on the lessons of this failure, the charter said with great seriousness: "First of all, before the results of the vote are announced, the country should not conduct nuclear weapons tests, especially hydrogen bomb test explosions. Because then others will doubt China's claims for peace, and the Olympics are precisely a symbol of peace. ”

"At this critical moment, it shouldn't be done, right?"

"It's hard to say."

After a pause, he continued: "Secondly, a senior reporter from BNB News was hired to serve as the delegation's press adviser, so the speeches of the Olympic bid officials must be based on the press release reviewed by the consultant, and nothing should be said, because once it is taken out of context by the Western media with ill intentions, the consequences will be unimaginable."

At the same time, it is necessary to conduct a week of closed training for all members of the delegation, because once they arrive in Monte Carlo, they will be surrounded by reporters, and they will not be able to bypass the TAM incident, the question of human Q, the environment of BJ, whether there is a M master in China, etc. ”

This does not involve state secrets, and the reason why Mr. D asked him to come forward is largely related to BNB News Network. Because there are very few Western news outlets around the world that can speak for the Chinese government.

"I think this proposal is undesirable for the BJ delegation."

The charter nodded slightly, and continued: "Then it is to separate Guangdu Ocean Shipping Company from China Ocean Shipping Corporation, and make a joint venture with NB Electric in the shortest possible time, and it is best to let NB Electric hold a controlling stake." ”

Mr. Gu was confused, and asked with a puzzled expression, "Why, are you really interested in shipping?" ”

"Mr. Gu, if it weren't for your old face, I would never have taken this hot potato. I have a reason for doing this, and you'll see it in a few days, but I can't really say it now. In addition, they are asked to make the accounts of the joint stock more beautiful, and they must stand up to scrutiny, and then transfer the shares to other Chinese-funded institutions in Hong Kong when the matter is finished. ”

"Anything else?"

"Yes, there are too many, such as how to shoot the introductory film for the committee members, who to send to Monte Carlo, what to do when they arrive in Monte Carlo, how to set up the reception room in the Paris Hotel Monte Carlo...... All need to be well planned.

In short, propaganda and public relations methods should be vigorous, and they should not be used in the past, which has been carefully rehearsed many times, and the methods of mass movement that are very exquisite, perfect, and have a huge momentum. Because in this case, there is likely to be a gap between the delegation and the Western public and the media. ”

Since its establishment, NB Electric has participated in various international exhibitions. With the continuous increase of business, it has now grown to the extent that I have to participate in an international exhibition almost every day, and has a wealth of international public relations experience that not only domestic companies do not have, but also Hong Kong companies do not have.

Last year's crisis public relations even made a big ugly thing for the US government.

Looking at his categorical appearance, Mr. Gu said excitedly: "As long as you are willing to come forward, I don't think these are any problems." ”

Thinking of his wife, who was playing with Xiao Zhangqing on the rooftop, he said meaningfully: "Mr. Gu, in a few days, you will find that in order to help BJ win the right to host, I will pay a very big price, and even Xia Yao has no time to be by her side when she gives birth, so BJ must also give me a promise not to bother me because of those messy things in the next five years." ”

Mr. Gu couldn't hear the meaning of his words, and said in a low voice: "Charter, whether the Olympic bid can succeed is too important for this government, and I believe that as long as you pay for it, you will always be rewarded." ”

This is a great favor, and after the "Galaxy" is targeted by Uncle Sam, it is difficult for them not to owe this favor.

The charter weighed it again, got up suddenly, and said: "Mr. Gu, without further ado, you should call BJ now, you must handle the affairs of Guangdu Ocean Shipping Company within three days, and I must also make corresponding preparations." ”

"Everything else is easy to do, but this is the only thing you want me to explain to that side?"

How to explain what didn't happen, the charter scratched his head, and said with a smile: "Let's just say that I am insatiable and want to ask for a few ships for shipping without spending a penny." NB Electrical Appliances and NB Electronics have so many goods to be sent to the Gulf, please ask them to be sharp, don't delay the company to make money, after all, NB Electric only makes money, I have money to donate. ”

This reason is sufficient, because people donate all their assets, and they will not want your state-owned assets at all, and there must be other reasons for doing this.

Mr. Gu nodded slightly, and said with a smile as he walked: "Okay, I'll call over there now." (To be continued......)