Chapter Fifty-One: Filming a Public Service Announcement
Nesterovich used his personal connections to purchase a second-hand cruise ship from an Italian company, Costa Crociere, for $43 million. He required the other party to refurbish it within a month and deliver it to Nesterovich's designated location, where it would be handed over to Guo Yu along with the warship.
The cruise ship is 180.45 meters long, with a total tonnage of 24,500 tons, and has 9 floors with 272 guest rooms that can accommodate 600 people at the same time. The supporting facilities are complete and can meet the diverse living and entertainment needs of passengers.
After paying the deposit, looking at the $400 million deposit being deducted, Guo Yu felt a bit painful, this is spending money like flowing water. In the evening, he had a good drink with Pacheco Nestorovich, and at night, he played Ruth for a whole night. The next day, he got on the plane back to Hong Kong feeling refreshed and energized.
Having been busy outside for more than half a month, there are still many things that have not been completed in Hong Kong. I called Fang Nanhe of the 'Dandelion' propaganda team and my lawyer Yan Song to ask about the arrangements before I left.
"Boss Guo, the publicity plan is ready. Take a look and see if you're satisfied. If there's anything that needs improvement, we can make adjustments."
Guo Yu looked at the plan they came up with, after all, it was professional, and the plan was well done. It not only promoted Guo Yu in a way that didn't make people feel disgusted, but also gave people a very down-to-earth feeling. The script for the public welfare advertisement was also good, very delicate, highlighting both Guo Yu and charity.
Guo Yu instructed to hurry up and get it done, striving to finish filming the advertisement within three days and start promoting the plan.
Yim Chong said that they have already submitted an application to the Hong Kong government and are currently in the review period, estimating that there will be a result in four to five days.
Everything went smoothly, and Guo Yu had his little secretary call Zhang Chong again to ask about the auction. He had spent too much money recently and was almost broke, so he had to let Zhang Chong organize a good autumn auction, or else he wouldn't have any money left to spend.
"Chairman Guo, you still care about your own company, it's not easy, since the last auction, it's been almost a month, today I can see your true face, it's truly an honor." Zhang Chong teased Guo Yu while drinking his coffee.
"It's all for a living, it's not easy, I don't run around, how can I get antiques to auction for you? Am I not having a hard time too? Look at me, I'm exhausted and thin." Gu Yu replied with a smile.
"I didn't notice you've lost weight, but you look more radiant than before. How's it going? Have you gotten your hands on something good recently? We've already digested the last auction and are preparing for a big autumn sale. I'm planning to make this one big and aim to surpass Christie's and Sotheby's autumn sales, making a name for myself in one go. It all depends on you now." Zhang Chong was someone who couldn't talk for three sentences without bringing up his line of work, and after just two sentences, he was already talking about antiques again.
"This time I'm still preparing to operate European art pieces, after all, this is the trend now and it's valuable. I've prepared a large batch, about 1,000 pieces, you can choose the good ones yourself, strive for this auction to make a big noise and sell at a high price." Gu Yu was clenching his fists as he spoke, which made him anxious about money.
"No problem, I'd love to hear you say that. You hand things over to me and I'll make sure everything goes smoothly. Where are the things?" Zhang Chong was even more anxious than Guo Yu, and stood up as he spoke.
"Don't worry, the goods are still on the way, they will arrive in four days, and I'll notify you once they do." Guo Yu was planning to finish filming the public welfare advertisement before dealing with the auction company's affairs.
Fang Nanhe's actions were swift, and the next day he brought a film crew to find Guo Yu, and they went to a photography studio that had been found in advance.
After a whole day of busy work, the advertisement was finally shot. Guo Yu looked at the completed advertisement content: In Africa, a mother with two children, the smaller one is only two or three years old, naked and pot-bellied, with a dull expression on his face, dirty and covered in flies, one of which is crawling around his eye, but he doesn't react. Then suddenly, he bursts into tears, and the voiceover says that his mother can't find food for him, he's sick and can't get medical treatment, if no one saves him, he might die. The scene is heart-wrenching, and the language is spoken slowly. Next is a Chinese child, wearing tattered clothes, sitting on a stone slab at the door of their home, looking enviously at other children going to school.
Next is a boy who has been rescued, dressed neatly and cleanly, planting green lettuce in the ground, smiling brightly, revealing white teeth, saying "thank you" to the camera. Chinese children wear clean clothes, carry schoolbags and go to school happily, with happy expressions on their faces, making people delighted.
The scene cuts to Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas where families are watching videos about the lives of the children they have helped.
Then Guo Yu stepped out to explain: As long as you donate 200 yuan per month, it's only 4 yuan per day. You can help a child get food, clothes, clean water, medical care and education opportunities. Your love will save the life of a child and change someone's life. At the end of the advertisement, photos of those children waiting for help were played, saying that there are still 10,000 such children who need your help.
Finally, Guo Yu said: Please pass on your love, I'm waiting for you here.
The final line of subtitles reads: Hua Fu Charitable Foundation.
It's really good, the scene is warm and comfortable, moving but not annoying, at least Gu Yu has a feeling.
What's left is Fang Nanhe's matter, promotion and all that, they are in charge of it, Guo Yu just needs to spend money.
After finishing work, call Huang Wenjing to have dinner together. It's been over a decade since we've had a good time together. Both of us miss each other dearly. A warm dinner, then strolling by the seaside, chatting about sweet nothings, embracing my beloved woman, quietly savoring the summer breeze, and your heart will be intoxicated with it.
"Wen Jing, how's your brother doing? What has he been busy with lately?" Guo Yu asked.
"It's just that he's been busy with the business your company gave him, recently he's been really busy, often running to the mainland, I haven't seen him in several days either." Huang Wenjing looked up at Guo Yu as she spoke, and Guo Yu seized the opportunity to kiss her, the two people gradually becoming lost in it.
"You're on summer vacation now, I'll take you traveling, how about it?" Gu Yu suddenly wanted to take Huang Wenjing out for a good time.
"Ah, do you have time? I see you've been very busy lately." Huang Wenjing also wanted to spend time with her loved one.
"I have no problem, as long as you agree. I still have a few things to do recently, and I won't be busy next week. I'll take you out to play. Where do you want to go? European shopping, the crystal-clear waters of Maldives' coral islands, Dubai's luxury hotels; Hungary's Danube Bay, Seychelles' luxurious journey, or go to Africa to see wild animals." Gu Yu held Huang Wenjing's hand and counted the tourist destinations one by one. Huang Wenjing's crescent-shaped eyes gazed at Gu Yu's face, and both of them enjoyed this moment.
"After that, Huang Wenjing said: 'There are still several days left, I'll think about it and then tell you where to go play. But when traveling, you can't be naughty, do you know?'"
Huang Wenjing's words made Guo Yu's face turn red, and he thought to himself: "Quiet sister, are you warning me or reminding me?"
