Uncle Zhong walked forward, approached Wang Lin, and whispered: "Mr. Wang, the security here is so strict, it's a bit too much."

Wang Lin said: "No surprise, Concubine Dia is inside!"

Uncle Zhong asked, "Who is Princess Diana?"

Wang Lin said: "The imperial concubine of a certain country."

Uncle Zhong said oh: "No wonder. I saw that the security personnel were carrying guns."

Wang Lin said: "The United States has a widespread gun. There are so many well-known people in this celebrity party. It is normal for security personnel to carry guns."

"I also saw several people who were not wearing security clothes were likely to have guns."

"Plack clothes?"

"I don't know, but I can see that those people must have weapons."

Wang Lin pondered slightly: "It may be the plainclothes bodyguard arranged."

Uncle Zhong said: "Mr. Wang, I always have a premonition that today's party is probably not simple."

Wang Lin smiled and said, "This is the center of New York City. There are more than a dozen security personnel around to defend themselves. Nothing can happen. Even Princess Diana and the House of Representatives are there!"

He patted Uncle Zhong on the shoulder: "Uncle Zhong, don't be too nervous. Just find a place to sit. There are many things next to you that can be eaten for free."

Uncle Zhong said: "Okay, Mr. Wang."

Deng Lijun came over and asked, "Wang Lin, what's wrong?"

Wang Lin said: "Nothing."

Deng Lijun said: "The next one is a small charity auction, let's find a place to sit down first."

Wang Lin responded.

Such celebrity gatherings and charity auctions are also a matter of course.

Everyone who should have arrived had already arrived and the door was closed.

There were bands playing the scene, playing a cheerful and festive opening song.

Wang Lin and Deng Lijun each sat down.

There were many seats and tables on site, and the waiters served delicious food and drinks.

All the guests participated in the charity auction while eating.

Two hosts, one man and one woman, walked onto the stage.

Wang Lin thought that such a charity auction was nothing more than a form, and after a walk, it was similar to the form of fundraising.

In this venue, to others, Wang Lin is not a celebrity in society. No one will pay attention to him whether he participates in charity auctions or not.

But Deng Lijun is different.

She is a person who has appeared on the cover of Time Magazine and wants to perform in New York to make money. It is reasonable and she has to make some money today in this charity auction.

The staff sent each guest a catalog of auction items.

Wang Lin glanced at him and was surprised to find that these auction items were quite interesting.

There are paintings by famous painters, which are noted that they are donated.

There is a masterpiece of a famous jeweler, and it is unknown whether it was donated.

The one that attracted Wang Lin the most was the last auction item.

The naming rights of the Central Park bench in New York.

This is not a physical object, but it exists in real object.

Wang Lin has been to Central Park and knew that there are indeed many benches in the park, which is the park where he has seen the most benches.

The subject matter is indicated at the back of it, not the naming rights of all benches, but the naming rights of 3,000 of them.

Before coming to New York, Wang Lin heard that when he arrived in New York, he must go to Central Park and take his favorite person to the bench there.

The park covers an area of ​​843 acres and receives nearly 100,000 tourists every day. There are more than 10,000 benches for tourists to rest, and each bench has its own story.

The pedestrian paths in Central Park are interspersed and connected. The total length is about 93 kilometers. More than 10,000 benches are connected to the head and tail, and the length can reach 11 kilometers. They can surround the park for one day. Benches are not all placed in the park. More than 4,000 chairs are purchased by individual funds. As long as you invest 10,000 US dollars, you can donate a bench.

The donated chairs have nameplates on the backs, recording the donor's story. The number of words on the nameplate is limited, and can be written up to 4 lines, and each line must not exceed 30 words. In addition to swear words and advertising slogans, donors can write anything they want to write on the nameplate. Most of the nameplates record important people and things in the donor's life, among which the commemorative people are the majority. Between relatives and couples, express deep affection, nostalgia or gratitude.

Some nameplates record good memories, such as a beautiful love affair, an unforgettable place. There are also those who commemorate animals, mainly dogs, Americans regard dogs as family members, and their feelings for dogs can be seen on the bench nameplate. Some namesplates contain simple famous quotes or good wishes to tourists. More simply, the sign only contains the name and year and month of the donor.

When Wang Lin and the others went forward, they had browsed the nameplate on many benches.

What he still remembers is that a couple donated a bench and left a nameplate to commemorate the great love between the two, which reads: "White, wherever you are, you will always be in my heart, let us spend the rest of our lives together."

However, two years later, a line of words appeared next to the bench: "White passed away from illness and her ashes were buried under the chair, and I will accompany her forever in the future."

This is a sad story.

There are many more stories like this.

The adoption bench program was initiated in 1986 to fund the maintenance and repair of more than 10,000 benches and surrounding landscapes in Central Park, New York. The program is supervised by the local conservation association, and thousands of benches have been funded to date.

To commend contributions, donors will receive a custom nameplate to commemorate a special moment in their loved ones or their lives, or as meaningful gifts such as birthdays, anniversary, newborn babies or graduation ceremonies.

The requirements for text are simple. You can write whatever you want, but it must be within the scope of etiquette: use words in a civilized manner and do not advertise. It is recommended to have up to four lines, each line 30 characters. The validity period is at least 10 years, and it may be forever.

Deng Lijun smiled and said, "Wang Lin, this park bench is quite interesting."

Wang Lin said: "I also consider this project. However, there are so many benches in the park, and some benches are popular. All benches facing the lake, benches waiting for the Vienna Pedestrian Street and near the lawn, are more people sitting. The benches in other places are fewer. This does not indicate the location of these 3,000 benches. And they cannot be advertised. This project seems to be of much use to me."

"Project? Do you call this a project?" Deng Lijun said, "You can't treat it as a commemoration? Or a declaration to whom? For example, declare your love for Li Wenxiu!"

Wang Lin shook his head: "Love does not need to be declared. No love in this world is eternal."

Deng Lijun said: "Don't you believe in love? Then what is between us?"

Wang Lin said: "I believe in love, but I don't believe that love can be eternal. There is no eternal thing in this society, and even the universe. Eternal means that something objectively exists will not change with the change of time. Obviously eternity is contrary to the objective material movement. People are just creatures whose objective material movement develops to a certain stage and degree, and consciousness is just a derivative of material movement, and it is even more impossible to have the so-called eternal theory."

Deng Lijun was stunned, obviously never thought about this issue, especially using rational thinking to explain feelings.

"So, according to what you said, Liang Zhu's love is not eternal?" Deng Lijun obviously disagreed with Wang Lin's words.

Wang Lin said: "Although love is not eternal, love is the theme of eternity. The love story of Liang Zhu is so sad and moving stories are always vital, and the root of the story of Liang Zhu is in the folk, in the hearts of our people. Unfortunately, their love is so short. Is this kind of love really worth it for their parties? We can promote the beauty and positivity of love, but there is no need to regard love as life and survival. When you get married one day, you will find that marriage without love can also live."

Deng Lijun said: "You are too rational! I'm not happy!"

Wang Lin held her hand and smiled and said, "It's OK. I'll take a photo of this park bench project. As for what to write on it, it's up to you to decide, okay?"

Deng Lijun said: "This? I don't know what to write. I can't write about my love with you forever, right?"

Wang Lin said: "Think about it, are there any meaningful words that need to be written on it?"

Deng Lijun thought for a while and said with a smile: "I have an idea. Don't you want to advertise, but it's not easy to violate their regulations?"

"Hmm?" Wang Lin looked at her in confusion.

Deng Lijun said: "Just engrave the word Aixiu on the nameplate. Aixiu means that Wang Lin looks at Li Wenxiu, but it is the name of your company. This is not an advertisement, right? When people with intentions see it, they will naturally understand that this is donated by Aixiu Group."

Wang Lin smiled and said, "I think this idea is crazy, but I like it very much."

Deng Lijun said: "This is also a surprise you gave to Li Wenxiu!"

Wang Lin said: "It's a pity that this surprise is far away in New York, so it would be great if it was in Shanghai."

Deng Lijun said: "After returning to Shencheng, you can also nail all the park benches in the city with such nameplates. Are you still afraid that you don't have the money?"

Wang Lin said: "That's too high-profile, not good."

Deng Lijun said: "So, it's good to just put it in New York. Don't you want to make a name for the company? Such advertisements are not much, but they have a far-reaching impact. Countless people who come here to travel will see and remember the word "Ai Show."

Wang Lin said: "Okay, listen to you."

Deng Lijun pursed her lips and said, "Look, isn't I, a sister, very tolerant? I won't make things difficult for you, and I will also actively promote the relationship between you and Li Wenxiu!"

"Thank you Sister Deng!" Wang Lin smiled, "So I think it's really comfortable to be with you and there won't be any pressure."

Deng Lijun said: "I don't need romance, I also need romance, but I know you can't give it to me."

Wang Lin pinched her hand apologetically.

Deng Lijun said: "If you have the will, just come with me at night. After all, you are together every day, and it is rare for us to meet."

"Yes!" Wang Lin agreed.

The auction has begun.

The first one to auction was a painting.

This painting depicts a sleeping woman. Outside the window is full of flowers. The woman is lying horizontally on the bed. She has only a thin blanket covering her waist, revealing her slender legs, and her soft and beautiful back. She can vaguely see half of her proud breasts.

The starting price of the painting is $20,000.

This painting is really expensive to sell for at this price.

Wang Lin and Deng Lijun discussed it and neither of them bid.

Several people raised their hands at the scene and finally sold for $30,000.

"More than 200,000 yuan!" Wang Lin said with a smile, "This painting is so expensive."
To be continued...