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Auctioneer Howard introduced Renly's appearance in a solemn and formal tone. Whether it was his hereditary noble status, his current status in the entertainment industry, or the unique status given to him by Alexander in preparing for the charity auction, the audience burst into applause. What Renly deserves.
Andre and Eaton applauded Renly one after another, watching Renly walk onto the stage with smiles on their faces. Even Matthew, who was always cold and inactive, clapped his hands, adding strength to the heated atmosphere. , and then all eyes fell on Renly..
Although all the upper class people were present, it was difficult to look at the actor profession in a different light, but Renly was different. There were so many rumors that even the elites and nobles would inevitably become curious, as if the rumored character had arrived. Reality-like, I couldn’t help but cast my gaze away.
In the eyes of those looking at him, Renly walked onto the stage from the side stage, and Howard came to the center of the stage, and the applause stopped.——
After all, this is not a theater stage or an award ceremony. After all, the applause of the guests is limited. They politely expressed their etiquette and then stopped. But even so, Howard still showed a surprised look, "Welcome, Lord Renly, this is obviously This is our climax today.”
Renly took the microphone from the staff and said with a smile, "Let me state in advance that I am not the auction item today..”
A small piece of cold humor made the guests present raise their lips, and the atmosphere became lively. Then Andre joined in the fun and shouted, "Renly, why don't we auction a 'dinner date' ticket?" 'Well, I'm willing to participate in the auction." There was a roar of laughter at the scene..
Renly didn't panic, "I'm too expensive, you can't afford it." This response made the laughter mix with the applause..
Howard stopped teasing and returned to the topic conscientiously, "Your Excellency Renly, we have been informed in advance that the donated items this time are a special guitar and a handwritten music score. Now, can I invite you? Let me introduce you to the origin.？”
“Of course." Renly said to all the guests, "I wouldn't use 'special' to describe this guitar. In fact, it is a very ordinary guitar. It does not have a long history or a special origin. So you can relax and there is no need to take it so seriously.”
Another little humor made the scene burst into laughter, and Beatrice looked very happy..
“Five years ago, I left London for New York to pursue my dream of being an actor. It was the first guitar I bought in New York. I can’t remember the exact price, but I’m sure it was within fifty dollars. etc. Wait, I seem to have done something wrong, otherwise, we will start over？”
At a charity auction, if you do activities for charity, you naturally hope to raise more funds, so the value of the auction items is naturally higher, the better, so as to arouse the bidding enthusiasm of the guests at the scene; and for the owners of donated auction items In other words, the reputation is naturally better——
Just like Beckham's football. In fact, the market price of the ball used in the World Cup final is only 20 euros, but Beckham invited the players of the national team to complete their signatures and told the stories behind this year's World Cup in Brazil. The football adds more luster, just hoping to get a good price at auction, showing that he chose to donate this item after careful consideration. Otherwise, after the auction, other guests will inevitably look at Beckham differently.了: Isn’t it possible that even charity is not willing to do its best?？
But Renly now bluntly stated: This guitar is not worth fifty dollars. This is really... not according to common sense. Howard standing next to him couldn't help but start to break out in a cold sweat - no matter how clever the auctioneer is, , and you can’t sell an item that has no value and no story..
However, looking at the calmness and confidence on Renly's face, you can tell that he is joking and revealing the story behind it in a self-deprecating way..
The situation is still under Renly's control.
After the teasing, Renly himself chuckled, shrugged, and continued the story, "When I first arrived in New York, I found a job in a bar called the 'Pioneer Village', and occasionally... I will make a guest appearance as a resident singer. This guitar is my little friend..”
“For my first album, 'Don Quixote', all the tracks were created on this guitar, at least all the mastering sessions. So, from this perspective, its tone is accurate. It's correct, I can guarantee it." The little humor he picked up once again triggered low laughter, "I'm not sure if you know that my first work, 'Pacific War,' was actually set in the pioneer village..”
Then, in a few words, Renly told the story of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks enjoying a performance in the Pioneer Village, and it was then that the guests realized for the first time that "Cleopatra" This song was actually inspired by an audition for "War in the Pacific"——
Only a very, very small number of guests. For most of the guests, this is just an anecdote, because they may not have listened to the album "Don Quixote" at all, let alone the meaning of "Cleopatra" ; But for that small group of guests, this anecdote was a blast. Renly had never talked about this tidbit in any public forum before, and it is still a secret that no one knows..
“So, this is the guitar that was created and performed at that time." Renly concluded, and the eyes of the small number of guests at the scene visibly lit up..
For private collections, many times the value of the collection itself is limited. It is more about the memories, stories and the special status of the owner that the collection carries, such as a letter, a postcard, a signature, a vinyl record, a Figures...and so on, all have a different meaning. Among collectors, they may be of great significance; but in the hands of others who do not know why, they may be just a piece of unnecessary garbage..
Renly paused for a moment, "But the supporting score I prepared today is not 'Cleopatra', but 'The Beast'’.”
This is another surprise.
“‘The song "Beast" was inspired by another story, but it is not the focus of today. It was the first time I completed the entire song "Beast". I must mention a very important name: Heather Cross ." Renly's words caused a low surge in the scene..
Compared with the "Don Quixote" album, Heather Cross's name has a stronger influence around the world because of the "Ice Bucket Challenge" and because of the foundation, even if it has no influence on movies and music. Ordinary people with any interest have more or less heard of related allusions.
The most important thing is that Renly sang "Beast" a cappella as his acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards, which is still an unsurpassed classic..
Now, Renly is telling the story behind "The Beast", including the days when he was a volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital, witnessing Heather flying a kite, and the moment when he completed the song creation with the guitar... "While composing, I also I didn't expect that this song would become Heather's trademark, and I didn't expect that it would also become Heather's last regret in this world. In that evening, I used this guitar to complete the composition..”
“Before coming to the auction, I once considered whether I should pick some other items. After all, the market value of this guitar is really hard to get." Renly joked to himself again, making the guests' mouths light up. Qing Yang said, "But in the end I chose it because it belongs to me and to Heather.".”
“In fact, I am not a person who has the world in mind. I always focus on my dreams and try to make my life colorful. As for other people, I don’t have much room for them, and I don’t have much time to think. They went to Mount Sinai Hospital to help Heather and the others. In fact, it was just a small effort, nothing special. But Heather made me understand that happiness and dreams can be shared..”
“Not because we can achieve greatness, not because we can help them from above, not because we can share our happiness and joy with others; but because each of us faces our own difficulties, and when we stand When you are on the edge of a cliff or at the bottom of a canyon, even if there is a voice to let you know that you are not alone in the world, that is good..”
“So, I hope to share my persistence, so that those lonely dreamers and ordinary people living in difficulties can know that we all have our own battle to finish. Heather is like this, those children who are struggling on the line of life and death This is true, and so are we.”
“This is the reason why I donated this guitar and music score. I am not sure whether Heather will agree with my choice, but I hope that she can be on the same side as me. I sincerely hope that through this guitar to a fifty dollar guitar and spread that little warmth of hope.”
The whole audience burst into applause！
Beatrice couldn't even hold back her excitement and stood up directly, clapping her hands vigorously and staring at Renly in disbelief..
In her chest, she could feel the heat surging deeply..
The reason why Renly Hall is the unique "Renly Hall" is because deep in his soul, he always has a purity and sincerity that others cannot match. Today, Renly once again proved it with a speech His uniqueness, the speeches and enthusiasm of all the guests became insignificant..
Only a few guests stood up at the scene - everyone present was a big shot, and they were not attending the Oscars, so naturally they had no intention of standing up and applauding for Renly, but Beatrice still stood stubbornly and firmly. , eyes shining brightly.
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