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2094 Backstory

Auctionist Howard introduced Renly's appearance in a grand and formal tone. Whether it is hereditary aristocratic status, current entertainment industry status, or the unique status given by Alexander during the preparation of a charity auction, the audience applause was the treatment that Renly deserved.

Andre and Eton both gave Lanli an applause and watched Lanli walk onto the stage with a smile. Even Matthew, who had always been cold and had no movement, slapped his hands, adding strength to the hot and boiling atmosphere in the audience, and then all his eyes fell on Lanli.

Although everyone present was high-ranking and it was difficult to see the actor's profession differently, Lan Li was different. The rumors were too rich, and even the elites and nobles were inevitably curious, just as the rumored characters came to reality and couldn't help but look in sight.

With those gazes, Renli walked onto the stage from the side stage and came to the center of the stage with Howard. The applause stopped.

After all, this is not a drama stage or an award ceremony. The applause from the guests is still limited. They politely expressed etiquette and then clicked to the end. But even so, Howard still showed a look of surprise, "Welcome to Mr. Lanli, this is obviously our climax today."

Lan Li took the microphone from the staff and said with a smile, "Declare in advance, I am not the auction item for today."

A small cold humor made the mouths of the guests present rise, and the atmosphere became much more lively. Then Andre joined in the fun and shouted, "Lanli, why not auction a 'Dinner Date Voucher', I'm willing to participate in the auction." There was a burst of laughter at the scene.

Lan Li was not panicked, "I'm too expensive, you can't afford it." This response made the laughter mixed with applause and the sound of applause.

Howard did not continue to make jokes and jokes, and returned to the topic conscientiously. "Old Master Lan Li, we have learned in advance that the items donated this time were a special guitar and a handwritten music score. Now, can you invite you to introduce the origin to you?"

"Of course." Lanley said to the guests. "I won't use 'special' to describe this guitar. In fact, it is a very ordinary guitar. It has no long history or special origin, so you can relax and there is no need to take it so seriously."

Another little humor made a soft laugh sound, and Beatrice seemed very happy.

"Five years ago, I left London and went to New York to pursue the actor's dream. It was the first guitar I bought in New York. The price was not clear, but I can be sure that it should be within fifty dollars. Wait, I seem to have done the wrong thing, otherwise, we will start over?"

Above charity auctions, if you do activities for charity, you naturally hope to raise more funds. Then the value of the auction items is naturally higher, the better, so that the guests can awaken the bidding enthusiasm of the guests on site; and for the owners who donate the auction items, the better the reputation.

Just like Beckham's football, the market price of the World Cup final is only 20 euros, but Beckham invited the national team players to complete the signature and told the stories behind the Brazilian World Cup this year, adding more glory to the football, just looking forward to the auction at a good price, showing that he chose to donate this item after careful consideration. Otherwise, after the auction, other guests' vision of Beckham will inevitably be strange: Is it even unwilling to do his best to do his best in charity?

But Lan Li now said bluntly: This guitar is not worth fifty dollars, which is really... If you don't play according to common sense, Howard, who was standing next to you, couldn't help but start to sweat coldly. No matter how skilled the auctioneer is, he cannot sell an item without value or story.

However, by looking at the calmness and confidence on Lan Li's face, you can know that he is joking and opening the story behind him in a self-deprecating way.

The situation is still under the control of Renli.

After teasing, Lan Li chuckled, shrugged, and continued the story. "During the time I arrived in New York, I found a job at a bar called 'Pioneer Village', and occasionally played a guest singer. This guitar is my friend."

"My first album, Don Quixote, was created on this guitar, at least the mastering link was all the same. So, from this perspective, its tone is accurate, I can guarantee it." The little humor that was casually picked up once again triggered a low laugh, "I'm not sure if you know that my first work, Pacific War, was actually determined in the pioneer village."

Then, Renley told the story of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks enjoying the performance in the Pioneer Village in a few words. At this time, the guests on the scene realized for the first time that the inspiration for the song "Cleopatra" actually came from the audition of "Pacific War"

There are only a very, very few guests. For most guests, this is just an interesting story, because they may have never heard of the album "Don Quixote" and have no idea about the meaning of "Cleopatra"; but for those small number of guests, this interesting story is very exciting. Lanley has never talked about this behind-the-scenes in any public place before, and it is still a secret that no one knows.

"So, this is the guitar I created and performed at that time." Lan Li concluded that the eyes of the small number of guests at the scene obviously lit up.

In private collections, many times the value of the collection itself is limited, and more of the memories, stories and the special status of the owners carried by the collection. A letter, a postcard, a signature, a vinyl record, a figure... and so on, all have different meanings. Among collectors, it may be of great significance; but in the hands of unknown people, it may be just a piece of extra garbage.

Lanley paused for a moment, "But the supporting score I prepared today was not 'Cleopatra', but 'Beast'."

This is another accident.

"The inspiration for the creation of the song 'Beast' was from another story, but it was not the focus of today. The first time I completed the entire song 'Beast' was that I had to mention a very important name: Heather Cross." Lanley's words caused a low surge on the scene.

Compared to the album "Don Quixote", Heather Cross's name has a stronger influence around the world because of the "Ice Bucket Challenge" and the foundation. Even ordinary people who have no interest in movies and music have more or less heard of related allusions.

Most importantly, Lanley used the a cappella "Beast" as a speech at the Grammy Awards ceremony, and it has been an insurmountable classic to date.

Now, Lanley tells the story behind the "Beast". When she was a volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital, she witnessed Heather's back flying a kite and used a guitar to complete the song creation moment... "When I was creating, I didn't expect that this song would become Heather's symbol, let alone that, and it also became the last regret for Heather to stay in this world. That evening, I completed the creation with this guitar."

"Before I came to the auction, I had considered whether I should choose some other items. After all, the market value of this guitar is really unsatisfactory." Lan Li joked again, causing the guests' mouths to rise gently, "But in the end I chose it because it belongs to mine and Heather."

"In fact, I am not a person with a broad mind. I always focus on my dreams and try to make my life gorgeous. As for others, I don't have much spare time to think about them. Going to Mount Sinai Hospital to help Heather and the others is actually just a little bit of power, and it's not special. But Heather made me understand that happiness and dreams can be shared."

"It's not because we can achieve greatness, nor because we can help them, nor because we can share our happiness and joy with others; it's because each of us faces our own dilemma. When we stand on the edge of a cliff or at the bottom of a canyon, even if it's a voice, letting ourselves know that the whole world is not fighting alone, that's good."

"So, I want to share my persistence so that those lonely dreamers and ordinary people living in difficulties can know that we all have our own wars to be completed. Heather is the case, the children who are struggling on the line of life and death, and so is the case."

"That's why I donated this guitar and the score. I'm not sure if Heather would agree with my choice, but I hope she can stand on the same front as me. I sincerely hope that through this guitar that is less than fifty dollars, the little bit of hope will be spread."

The audience was filled with applause!

Beatrice couldn't even help her excitement and stood up, slapped her hands hard, staring at Renli in disbelief.

In her chest, she could deeply feel the heat surging.

The reason why Lanli Hall is the unique "Lianli Hall" is because deep in his soul, he always has purity and sincerity that others cannot match. Today, Lanli once again proves his uniqueness with a speech, and the speeches and enthusiasm of all the guests at the audience have become insignificant.

There were only a few guests standing up at the scene. Each of them was a big shot. They were not attending the Oscars, so naturally they had no intention of standing up and applauding to make a scene for Renly. But Beatrice was still standing stubbornly and firmly, with bright light flashing in his eyes.
Chapter completed!
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