Chapter 549: Charity Auction
Manchester United travelled to Marseille three days before the Champions League match day to fight for a place in the last four. Liu Yun stayed in Manchester and continued his recovery training.
On this day, after training at the base, Liu Yun returned to the seaside villa.
As soon as Liu Yun returned to the villa, he found that the courtyard of the villa was full of people. He slapped his head: he had forgotten that today Isabella would be holding a small auction at her home - auctioning off some of Liu Yun's stadium memorabilia to raise money for the children of Cather Orphanage in South Africa.
Cather Orphanage in South Africa has always had a partnership with Coventry Orphanage.
Now Little Coke has grown up. Isabella told Liu Yun that she would focus more on her philanthropy in the future.
Liu Yun hurriedly took a shower, changed his clothes and came to the courtyard.
The yard was full of tables and chairs. The seats were filled with celebrities from Manchester and Coventry.
When the celebrities saw the old lieutenant coming, they greeted him warmly.
"Hey, old lieutenant. It is said that you will definitely be able to make a comeback in May? ”
"Old lieutenant, what do you think of the collective mute fire of Manchester United's forward troika in this round of the league?"
'Old lieutenant, how are the United players doing now? Can they win Marseille? ”
As soon as Liu Yun appeared, the auction became a press conference. It's just that the reporters who asked the questions have become celebrities in Manchester City and Kao City.
Liu Yun is used to this kind of scene. He patiently answered everyone's questions.
Isabella, dressed in a beautiful evening dress, walked to the auction table.
"I announce that tonight's charity auction has officially begun."
"Quack", celebrities applauded.
Isabella stepped down and sat down next to Liu Yun.
The auctioneer walked up to the stage: "The next auction is a pair of boots." These boots are from the time when the old lieutenant played for Coventry,
Worn in the FA Cup final. It was with these boots that the old lieutenant penetrated the door of Chelsea twice and eventually led Coventry to the FA Cup with fourth-tier Coventry! The day Coventry won the championship is known as Wonder Day! The Coventry team has also become a model for the weak to challenge the strong and finally defeat the strong! The value of these boots speaks for itself. Okay, the starting price is £5,000, and each raise is £2,000. Bidding is now open. ”
Sir Sherlock of the Coventry Textile Association holds up a plaque.
"Okay, this gentleman is bidding £7,000!"
Manchester City celebrities believe it was a memento from the old lieutenant's FA Cup triumph in Coventry and should naturally be left for Coventry people. Therefore, no one in Manchester City raised a sign.
People in Coventry are bidding for it. £9,000, £12,000。。。。。 The price soared all the way to £30,000.
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the corner: "I'll give 60,000 pounds!" ”
It was a tall man in his thirties who made the bid.
Liu Yun felt that this person was a little familiar. But I can't remember who it is for a while.
"£60,000! There are also no bids, okay, £60,000 for the first time, £60,000 for the second time, £60,000 for the third time, deal! ”
The auctioneer dropped the hammer, and this pair of ball boots has a master.
The man in his thirties came to the stage to take the wrapped boots, and actually stepped off the stage directly and left the auction site.
At the auction site, a small electronic display screen was installed. The number on the display changed from 0 to 60,000.
"Okay, we've raised £60,000! The number 46 shirt worn by veteran lieutenant Liu Yun when he scored the half-time shock in the first round of the Premier League last season is auctioned below. ”
It's United's local celebrities' turn to shine. The price of the shirt soared from £8,000 all the way to £50,000.
Liu Yun whispered to Isabella beside him, "I really didn't expect it. These things are piled up in our utility room... It was able to sell so much money to help orphans in South Africa. ”
Isabella smiled at her husband: "Sometimes celebrity fame is the best source of donations. The 'stuff in the groom' in your mouth represents your struggle in the UK. Maybe in your eyes they are just ordinary things, but in the eyes of your generous fans, they are worth a thousand dollars. Not only can you buy the old lieutenant's things used on the court as a souvenir, but you can also do good deeds, killing two birds with one stone. ”
Liu Yun nodded: "I still don't know anything about charity. But I think that the more good deeds you do, the better, and there is nothing wrong with that. Isabella, you made the right choice. In the future, we can hire a full-time nanny to bring a small coke. This way you can focus more on philanthropy. ”
Liu Yun suddenly remembered something, and he asked Isabella: "The man who photographed my boots for 60,000 pounds just now... It seems familiar. Who is it, why can't I remember? ”
Isabella said, "It's like our eldest daughter came to give us a gift during her coming-of-age ceremony. I remember it was a beer up. I was impressed by this somewhat special gift. ”
Liu Yun suddenly realized. That man is Godfather Anthony's men!
"Toot~" Liu Yun's phone vibrate. He received a message: "Sometimes, wicked people do good. ”
Although the message was not signed, Liu Yun knew that the person who sent the message was Anthony.
More than 20 souvenirs of Liu Yun have been sold at the auction. The numbers on the electronic display also soared all the way to £1.4 million.
Finally, the celebrities ushered in the highlight of the auction.
In the 31st round of last season's Premier League, Manchester United beat West Ham United 4-1 to win the Premier League title seven games ahead of schedule – the match ball was signed by all of United's players.
The starting bid is £50,000.
"£70,000!"
"£90,000!"
"£110,000!"
The price of this souvenir has skyrocketed. After dozens of rounds of bidding, it was finally sold at a sky-high price of 830,000 pounds!
The auction raised a staggering £2.23 million!
Liu Yun was stunned. I really didn't expect that the pile of souvenirs piled up in the utility room was worth a full 2.23 million pounds! That's more than 10 million RM coins!
Isabella and Ms. Nancy, the director of the Cather Orphanage in South Africa, walked up to the stage holding hands.
Ms. Nancy said excitedly, "Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Liu for their support of this charity auction. Thank you gentlemen and ladies for your generosity. The £2.23 million will be used as an education fund for 450 orphans at Cather Orphanage. I'm for 450 children, thank you! ”
With that, Ms. Nancy bowed.
A crowd of celebrities applauded.
The biggest contributor to the auction was Mr Shet, Director of JT Industries Group in Manchester. He donated a total of £980,000 to buy four memorabilia, including the signed football.
Isabella invited Mr. Shett to speak on stage: "It is a great honour to be able to photograph four old lieutenant memorabilia. Tonight's memorabilia represents the old lieutenant's journey in England – from an obscure fourth-tier bench player to a Ballon d'Or winner. I think the donation of 980,000 yuan is too worthwhile. I'm going to sleep with this signature soccer ball in my arms tonight! ”
Mr. Shet's joke made the audience laugh.
At the end of the auction, celebrities surrounded Liu Yun and took photos with him.
Finally, the celebrities left the seaside villa.
Liu Yun said to Isabella: "It's unbelievable that my bunch of miscellaneous goods can be exchanged for the tuition fees of 450 South African orphans from primary school to high school." For such a charity event, you must call your husband and I will give you a platform in the future. ”
"My husband is not only a tough guy, but also a compassionate gentleman," Isabella said. I'm so proud of you. ”