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Chapter 378 The actresses are fighting over President Jiang!
Zhao Liying donated 20 school buses.

Huang Xiaoming donated 100 million yuan to charity.

Wang Baoqiang donated 70 yuan to charity.

Aunt Zhang donated 20 school buses.

Dilraba donated 100 million yuan to charity.

...Han Hong's donation of one million yuan set a good precedent, and after learning more about the "Father Jiang Charity Foundation," many celebrities responded in kind.

Jiangbei City didn't play games with them and brought the notary office to the scene.

Once a donation is promised, the money must be transferred to the foundation's account.

You can't just put on a show, create a good image, and get praise from fans and netizens, and then deny it afterwards.

Several celebrities, including Aunt Zhang, have such precedents of fraudulent donations.

Notarization has legal effect. Those celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry who broke the law in recent years know the consequences for themselves.

The Shangcheng Charity Gala alone raised over 100 million yuan from individual donations.

Celebrities generally earn 300,000 or more.

Most entrepreneurs and social celebrities start with millions.

With the addition of 100 million yuan from Jiangbei City, the total funding raised for the Jiangbaba Charity Foundation has reached over 200 million yuan.

There has never been such a large-scale charity gala of its kind.

"Two hundred million? I can only say that President Jiang has a lot of influence."

"This is another slap in the face to Bazaar Charity Night and Su Mang."

"The celebrities were very cooperative this time."

"I hope that every penny can be used where it is needed."

"I trust President Jiang's character."

"I hereby declare President Jiang to be the new emperor of the Chinese entertainment industry."

"..."

At this point, the number of people watching the live stream had reached 2500 million.

The impact is enormous.

After the individual donation segment concluded, Deng Chao, the host, said, "Now, let's give a warm round of applause to invite President Jiang to the stage once again."

Now for today's special segment: a charity auction.

Jiang Beicheng stepped onto the stage.

Han Hong asked, "What items did President Jiang bring for auction today?"

Jiang Beicheng glanced at the side of the stage.

Four beautiful young ladies carrying paper, ink, brushes, and inkstones walked onto the stage.

Deng Chao exclaimed in surprise, "The Four Treasures of the Study! Is President Jiang going to show off his calligraphy skills?"

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Jackie Chan's personal clothing from back then raised four million yuan for charity."

I'm just like Wang Po selling melons here today, praising my own wares a bit.

Jackie Chan clasped his hands together, smiled, and nodded in response to Jiang Beicheng.

This special segment was not only for raising funds, but Jiang Beicheng also wanted to test his current standing among the group of Chinese entertainment artists.

Back then, a painting by Feng Xiaogang could fetch 450 million yuan, and a painting by Wang Zhongjun could fetch 400 million yuan...

Wang Zhongjun is quite capable, while Feng Xiaogang's actions were purely out of consideration for face and personal relationships.

Although Jiangbei City's calligraphy may not reach the level of being displayed in a high-class setting, he has practiced it for over ten years.

My mother forced me to learn it when I was a child.

However, now I occasionally pick up a pen, which helps me calm my mind and cultivate my character.

Deng Chao: "President Jiang's demeanor clearly shows his professional level."

Han Hong was shocked when she saw Jiang Beicheng put down his pen and exclaimed, "Is President Jiang writing in the Slender Gold style?"

Deng Chao: "Beautiful, I love it! I want to snatch this calligraphy by President Jiang."

At this moment, the big screen was showing footage of Jiang Beicheng writing.

There was warm applause.

Huang Bo: "Did President Jiang write in classical Chinese?"

Huang Xuan: "Preface, to be precise, is a banquet preface, a literary genre."

Similar to the "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion".

The preface written by Jiang Zhong seems to describe the scene of tonight's banquet.

His calligraphy skills are quite high.

He explained to the celebrity sitting next to him that he had a great understanding of traditional calligraphy and literary styles.

Yang Mi's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he turned to look at Jiangbei City with a smile on his face.

I admire and worship him even more now.

This new tycoon in the entertainment industry is truly accomplished in both literary and martial arts. The whispers from the audience were low, as they were afraid of disturbing President Jiang as he wrote.

As Han Hong looked at Jiang Beicheng's writing, she softly read aloud: "In the year of Yi Si, in the third month of autumn, at a time of peace and prosperity, a time of abundance and prosperity, stars from all corners of the world gather on the banks of the Jialing River; virtuous people from all directions converge on the banks of the Yangtze River..."

This grand gathering is not for fine banquets and wine cups, but for pure hearts and noble spirits. Film and television celebrities temporarily shed their glamorous personas in front of the camera; business tycoons temporarily set aside their calculations in their golden valleys.

A gorgeous dress is not for showing off beauty, but for a heart full of sincerity to help the needy. The red carpet is not for displaying personal honor or disgrace; signatures and photos are all for recording the scale of compassion.

Remembering Guan Zhong dividing his wealth, Bao Shu knew he was not greedy; Fan Zhongyan upholding righteousness, and the villagers benefited from his legacy.

Looking at the gentlemen present today, donating gold and grain, how can we be inferior to the ancients? Some help children in impoverished lands, like holding a candle to illuminate a secluded valley; others heal patients in their beds, like rain nourishing withered seedlings.

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One lamp can illuminate a thousand, its light never fading; one good deed can inspire many more, its benefits boundless. Tonight's grand feast will tomorrow provide the bricks and tiles for a new school in a mountain village; today's donations will surely become a cure for ailing patients in the future. With your combined efforts, we can build the foundation of civilization; with one heart and one mind, we can establish the pinnacle of humanity.

"President Jiang is so talented."

"No, you're really good at this, Mr. Jiang."

"It's well written; I feel like I'm actually there."

"The Slender Gold style of calligraphy is truly beautiful."

"President Jiang's skills are at least ten years' worth of experience."

"Rich, good-looking, and talented! I'm in love! [Fangirling][Fangirling]!"

"..."

The seal of Jiangbei City was affixed.

The hostesses displayed his preface to the banquet to the guests at the scene and the viewers in the live broadcast room.

There was thunderous applause.

Deng Chao livened up the atmosphere by saying, "President Jiang, why don't you just name a price? I'll personally collect it on behalf of all the celebrity guests in the audience."

"No way!" Liu Yifei retorted loudly to Deng Chao.

"Brother Chao went too far," Gulnazar teased with a laugh.

Mrs. Xiang said to Jackie Chan, "Mr. Jiang's writing is very good; his handwriting is excellent, and his writing style is also very good."

Jackie Chan nodded in approval, saying, "One lamp can light up a thousand lamps, and one good deed can inspire many good deeds. This saying is very fitting for public welfare."

Amidst everyone's praise, Han Hong asked Jiang Beicheng, "Mr. Jiang, what is the starting bid for this calligraphy piece?"

Jiang Beicheng raised his hand and held up one: "One yuan."

Deng Chao: "Okay, before the auction begins, please have our Poly Auctioneer come up on stage."

Poly Auctioneers took to the stage to preside over tonight's charity auction.

"Tonight's charity auction includes Mr. Jiang Beicheng's calligraphy work, 'Preface to the Banquet,' with a starting bid of one yuan."

Deng Chao: "One million."

Han Hong: "Don't get excited yet. Let everyone participate. I'll contribute 120 million."

"Hahaha, Lao Han, you..."

"Ms. Zheng Jiamin, 150 million."

"Ms. Zhang Ruonan, 160 million."

"Ms. Zhong Chuxi, 180 million."

"Ms. Shu Qi, 200 million."

...The more than fifty celebrities who came to the scene tonight knew in their hearts that whether they could get a photo taken was one thing, and whether they would support President Jiang and hold up a sign was another matter entirely.

President Jiang was watching from above.

Deng Chao raised the price so high, but the artists weren't worried at all. As long as they raised their paddles, there would definitely be higher bids.

"Ms. Zhao Liying, 260 million."

"Mr. Wang Hedi, 280 million."

"Mr. Tony Leung, 300 million."

In less than two minutes, the price was raised to three million.

Jiang Beicheng was overjoyed, partly because he had raised so much money, and partly because he felt proud of his influence in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"Ms. Yang Mi, 350 million."

"Ms. Liu Yifei, 400 million."

"Ms. Yang Mi, 420 million."

Liu Yifei raised her paddle again: "450 million."

There was warm applause.

Jiang Beicheng really didn't expect the two of them to clash over this matter.

Auctioneer: "Ms. Yang Mi, 480 million."

"Ms. Zhang Ziyi, 500 million"

"Ms. Liu Yifei, 520 million."

(End of this chapter)