money player

"It's not just that you're unworthy, it's that no woman is worthy. There are no perfect men in this world, only perfect men who pretend to be."

It's exhausting to suppress your true nature and put on a different facade. Like a spring, you can't stay taut all the time; you need to relax from time to time, otherwise you'll lose your elasticity over time.

What is essential for a person to live in this world?
Food and fresh water are the two most basic necessities. Living in the city, you need money to buy these two things. To survive, good people and bad people alike cannot live without money.

Beyond the most basic survival...

Sin Yiu-man waved his hand. "Forget it, listening to too many philosophical arguments may not be helpful, so I won't say more. In short, a man can maintain a facade for money and power for years to come, but he will never do so for love."

Being constantly on edge outside is exhausting enough; having to keep up the act at home is enough to drive anyone crazy. Home is a haven; when you come home, you just want to unload your burdens, relax, and be yourself again.

After being upset outside, some men vent their anger by yelling at their wives, or even worse, by giving them a good beating. After the beating, they feel better, but when they see their wives with bruises and swelling, they feel sorry for them and swear to God that it will never happen again and try to make up for it by doing something.

Is there really no next time?

Sin Yiu-man shook his head. "There will definitely be a next time. People don't easily give up channels that can bring benefits without paying too much price. Next time they encounter troubles, they will continue to fight. At worst, they will swear an oath again."

When you start thinking about finding a man, look at yourself in the mirror. Don't deceive yourself. List all your strengths and weaknesses, score your strengths and deduct points for your weaknesses, calculate the scores, and see how many points you get in the end. See what kind of man you are worthy of.

Remember, don't easily change bad habits that bring you pleasure or ease just to be worthy of a man with high scores. Follow your heart and be your most natural self.

Xie Tingyun was silent for a moment, then said, "What if I meet a man for whom I'm willing to make sacrifices?"

Xian Yaowen chuckled and said, "Listen to me, don't be foolish, he's definitely bad luck for you."

Xie Tingyun joked, "What if I like him, but he doesn't like me?"

"He's still your nemesis. I'll give you a peach wood sword to teach him a lesson."

"What if I don't like him, but he likes me?"

"That means a jinx has come knocking on your door, determined to bring you bad luck. Put a sack over his head and beat him up like a punching bag."

"Hahaha." Xie Tingyun let out a hearty laugh.

Sin Yiu-man said quietly, "To live in this world, one must believe in science. Whoever makes you uncomfortable must be the one who is bringing you misfortune. Remember to call on your friends and family to fight against evil spirits."

……

What's My Line? is a variety show on CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) that invites celebrity guests to ask contestants questions to determine their professions.

Most contestants are ordinary citizens, but each week there is a celebrity "mystery guest" who has to answer questions blindfolded.

该节目最初于1950年2月2日星期四美国东部时间晚上8点首播，通常是现场直播。之后，该节目每隔一周的星期三播出，然后又每隔一周的星期四播出，最终于1950年10月1日确定在每周日美国东部时间晚上10点30分播出。

Of course, since it is a live broadcast, technical glitches or breaking news may inevitably cause the broadcast to be interrupted, in which case it will have to be rebroadcast at other times.

The live stream last Sunday encountered a "technical glitch," and the unfinished portion will be rebroadcast at 6 PM today.

The playful Jessica Clark is one of the contestants on this episode. Sunday's live broadcast was interrupted by a technical glitch just before she was scheduled to appear, so she had to come to the CBS building in Manhattan today to participate in the rebroadcast of the show.

She's very busy, working and studying at the same time. If it weren't for promoting the company, she wouldn't have time to participate in the show, let alone make two trips.

She was really busy, waiting to go on stage. She was still going through documents in the lounge, but despite being so busy, she didn't complain at all about "making two trips" because she was the one who caused this technical malfunction.

After practicing with hula hoops, Tongqu's understanding of advertising has improved. This time, with the launch of the Rubik's Cube, the advertising plan is more mature than before, and Jessica's participation in "What's My Line?" is part of the plan.

When Sin Yiu-man was still in New York, he had an in-depth conversation with Milton Kushner and Jessica respectively, and finally decided that Jessica would be the first spokesperson for Tongqu, and she would be associated with Tongqu for life.

To flesh out her character, Tongqu underwent a shareholding reform. The largest shareholder is Jessica Clark Company, holding 55% of the shares; the second largest shareholder is BlackPearl (Xinyi Group), holding 40% of the shares; and the third largest shareholder is the Employee Committee, holding 5% of the shares.

"Lee, is Elizabeth Iacocca and her subsidiary building Paradise Beach Apartments on Coney Island?" Jessica looked at a new document and suddenly said to her assistant, Lee Iacocca.

Lee Iacocca was personally recruited from Ford by Sin Yiu-man. Following the normal historical trajectory, he would have served as president of Ford and Chrysler in the future, demonstrating his exceptional business acumen. His surname "Iacocca" was even used to describe entrepreneurs who turned their businesses from loss to profit.

Sin Yiu-man has assigned Lee Iacocca the position of Marketing Director, and his current role as Jessica's assistant is a transitional step to help her quickly get up to speed with the children's fun business.

Of course, the transition may be long, and even the most elite need a growth process.

"Yes."

"Is the company's main manager Elizabeth Jianguo or her son Fred Jianguo?"

"Fred Founder".

Does he have children? Children under ten years old?

"Yes, Elizabeth, Donald, and Robert are nine, six, and three years old respectively."

"Does Elizabeth Founding Corporation and its parent company manage all the properties they develop themselves?"

"Yes."

Jessica looked at Lee Iacocca. "What are your thoughts?"

"Provide a batch of Rubik's Cubes to Elizabeth Homes and its parent company so that their sales staff can give them to customers' children when showing them properties."

"Any more?"

"Change a few of the property's advertising spaces."

"Adam's idea is to promote the establishment of the World Rubik's Cube Association and hold a Rubik's Cube Championship. The champion will not only receive a gold medal, but also a generous cash prize of $5 or more, as well as substantial prizes, such as an apartment."

Lee Iacocca suddenly realized, "Invite Elizabeth Founding Corporation to become a sponsor of the Rubik's Cube Championship."

"Yeah, you're in charge of this."

Lee Iacocca readily agreed, "No problem."

Just then, a man entered from outside and went straight to Jessica's side. "Jessica, are you ready? We're about to begin."

The man is Mark Goodson, the owner of Mark Goodson Productions and the producer of "What's My Line?".

Based on a comprehensive consideration of factors such as business efficiency, risk sharing, content diversity, and market competition, American television networks have been exploring the separation of production and broadcasting since their inception, and this model has now matured.

"What's My Line?" was produced by Mark Goodson Productions. CBS paid for the production and acquired the first broadcast rights, while the copyright belonged to Mark Goodson Productions.

“We can start anytime,” Jessica said to Mark Goodson with a faint smile.

"OK, let's go."

Jessica got up and followed Mark Goodson outside. "Mark, what do you think of those two ideas I mentioned last time?"

“It’s fantastic. I especially love the idea of ​​‘Guess the Price.’ Of course, ‘American Idol’ is also great, but I feel like I’m not very good at music programs.”

"Both ideas came from my investor, who is very interested in you. It's a pity he's not in the US right now, otherwise I could arrange a meeting between you."

"What a pity. I'll treat him to a drink when he gets back."

"uh-huh."

The two chatted all the way to the live broadcast studio. Jessica, along with the host John Daly and the three guests, Dorothy Kielgaren, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf, went over the live broadcast script. When it was 17:58 p.m., they took their positions and waited for the countdown.

At this moment, in the kitchen of a house on Wiesner Street in Parkridge, a suburb of Chicago.

Dorothy Howell, a full-time housewife, was preparing dinner, glancing at the television screen every now and then as she made a salad. Beside her sat her daughter, Hilary Rodham, in a high chair; the little girl, not yet five, already fascinated by television, her eyes glued to the screen.

Six o'clock sharp.

The live broadcast of "What's My Line?" began, and host John Daly appeared on camera, saying, "Now, please welcome our third contestant to come up and sign autographs."

As he finished speaking, the camera switched to a blackboard, where Jessica's hand reached into the frame from outside the frame, holding chalk and writing her name on the blackboard.

Out of sight of the camera, the audience began to applaud.

After Jessica finished signing, John Daly immediately said, "Miss Clark, please come this way."

The camera followed Jessica to a table resembling a two-person podium. John Daly shook hands with her and then pointed to the guest seats opposite, saying, "Ms. Clark, please go over and let the three guests observe carefully."

"OK."

When Jessica arrived at the guest seating area, all three guests looked at her, as if trying to determine her profession based on her attire.

Arlene Francis, sitting in the middle of the guest seat, said, "Goodluck's new White-Collar summer collection is a really nice shirt. I bought two myself. Ms. Clark, did you buy it specifically for the show, or is it for everyday wear?"

White-collar workers, a term that has existed for decades, is used to describe non-manual laborers such as bank employees, but its usage has been sporadic and has not yet become a sociological term.

Six months ago, the term White-Collar was registered as a sub-brand of Goodluck. More than twenty days ago, the "White-Collar - American Middle Class" series was launched, with the first product being a women's white-collar shirt.

Because the term "white-collar worker" is not widely known, and Goodluck previously only sold men's shirts, the "white-collar worker" shirt is currently not very popular and does not have many sales, so it needs some advertising.

“This is what I usually wear,” Jessica replied.

Dorothy Kilgalen pointed to the long brooch on Jessica's shirt pocket and asked, "Is the diamond on it real?"

"Yes, I bought it at a shop in Hong Kong called Sri Lanka."

Why did you go to Hong Kong?

Because each guest can only ask a limited number of questions, Dorothy Kielgaren did not follow the normal conversational pattern.

"Tourism and business trips."

John Daly then said, "The observation period is over. Miss Clark, please come and have a seat."

Directly opposite the guest seating area was a two-person table resembling a podium. John Daly occupied one seat, while the other was for the contestants.

As soon as Jessica sat down, John Daly said, "Let's begin the Q&A session, starting with Miss Arlene Francis."

Arlene Francis: "Are you a college graduate?"

Jessica shook her head and smiled faintly, "No."

Are you in the fashion industry?

"No."

"You work in an office?"

"Yes."

"Is there a phone at your workstation?"

"Yes."

"Do you get frequent phone calls?"

"Yes."

"Is this the customer's phone number?"

"not all."

Do you earn $100 a week?

"I don't get a weekly salary, but I should get one."

John Daly: "Miss Arlene Francis, you have used seven chances to ask questions. You only have three left. Don't waste them."

“Okay.” Arlene Francis asked again, “Do you have your own office?”

"Have."

"Mom, is $100 a lot?" Hillary asked Dorothy from over 700 miles away.

Dorothy scooped a spoonful of chocolate pudding and fed it to Hillary, saying, "Honey, a weekly wage of $100 is a very high income."

“Not everyone has their own office?” Hillary said, chewing.

“Yes, darling.” Dorothy picked up a crumb of chocolate pudding that had fallen on the table and put it in her mouth. “Only when a person has a separate office can he say he has his own office. Miss Clark must hold a very high position.”

"How tall?"

"Maybe it's the manager, perhaps."

"Is the manager very capable?"

"Yes, that's impressive."

"Mom, I want to be a manager when I grow up."

"Mom wishes you success."

On television, Arlene Francis asked again, "Why do you provide services to your clients? Families? Seniors? Middle-aged people? Young people?"

"My end customers are children."

When all ten questions were asked, Jessica's profession remained unguessed. Dorothy Kilgalen then asked the same ten questions, each revolving around the correct answer and gradually narrowing down the possibilities.

Bennett Cerf's question was the same. After he finished asking his question, the viewers in front of the TV were surprised that Jessica was so young, yet held a managerial position in a sizable company, and they all speculated whether she worked in the family business.

John Daly: "It's a great pity that no one guessed Miss Clark's profession. It would be better if Miss Clark herself revealed her profession."

The camera moves, John Daly is moved out of the frame, and Jessica is given a close-up.

"Warren, do you know who she is?"

Bill Ruane and Warren Buffett were having dinner at a restaurant near Columbia University. The restaurant had a television playing "What's My Line?".

Bill Ruane, a Harvard graduate, was already working on Wall Street, but he realized he needed a real investment education. So he enrolled in Graham’s investment course at Columbia University, where he met Buffett. Because they shared many similar views on value investing, the two quickly became friends.

“Bill, she was sitting right next to us the day before yesterday.”

I asked about her profession.

"I do not know."

"I know."

"what?"

Jessica said casually to the camera, "I am a student at Columbia University and the co-founder and CEO of KidsFun."

As soon as she finished speaking, the camera lingered on her face for 1.5 seconds before shifting to the guest seats. First, there was a close-up of Bennett Cerf, who looked utterly shocked. Then there was Arlene Francis, who gasped with her mouth wide open, her surprise evident on her face. Dorothy Kilgouren also stared wide-eyed, her astonishment written all over her face.

The camera pans back to Arlene Francis. "Miss Clark, is 'playful fun' the same 'playful fun' that invented the hula hoop?"

"Yes."

"Wow!"

Baltimore, Independence, Maryland.

At Mayor Thomas D'Alejandro's home, his wife Anusiata exclaimed in surprise, and his youngest daughter, eleven-year-old Nancy, also marveled. She loves playing with hula hoops and plays with them every day after school. She never imagined that the hula hoop she plays with was invented by her older sister.

"Mom, can I start a company when I grow up?"

Before Anusiata could answer, Thomas Jr. replied, "No, my darling, you should run for senator as a Democrat when you grow up."

Each episode of "What's My Line?" features multiple contestants. Jessica had two more contestants and a mystery guest scheduled to appear, so there wasn't much time for her. She was quickly and politely ushered out of the shot by John Daly, and the next contestant seamlessly took the stage.

Jessica left the live broadcast room and went to another guest lounge, where Ronald Reagan was waiting to appear; he was this episode's mystery guest.

Lee Iacocca did not follow. Since Jessica's live broadcast had ended, he was rushing to 30 Rockefeller Center, where NBC's headquarters were located and where the very popular children's show "Howdy Doody" was produced.

The concept of "Adam's Rubik's Cube" has been abandoned by Sin Yiu-man and replaced by "Clark's Rubik's Cube." Clark will become synonymous with Rubik's Cube and will be deeply associated with Jessica.

The Rubik's Cube is a key prop added to the next episode of "Howdy Doody," which will air tomorrow. The host's lines will interact with Jessica's, and Lee Iacocca will be attending a dialogue workshop.

After returning home, Sin Yiu-man washed up and then did his morning exercises in the garden. He first practiced the teeth-tapping and saliva-swallowing method, then the anal sphincter-contracting and kidney-strengthening method, followed by the standing meditation method and the deer exercise of the Five Animal Frolics, in order to strengthen his foundation and improve his innate constitution.

After taking good care of his kidneys, he resumed his regular morning exercise.

After he had worked up a sweat, Fei Baoshu, dressed in his training clothes, came out of the house and struck a pose beside him.

"You just got back this morning?"

"Ah."

"We've finalized the deal with our biggest client. We have about $84. $60 will be deposited in Citibank in the US, $20 in HSBC, and the rest will be in cash, or in Taiwan dollars."

"The transaction has already started?"

"Is there enough time for the money to be paid if the transaction is made this afternoon?"

"HSBC will be available in time, but Citibank will have to wait until evening due to time difference."

“I’ve got this client in mind. The money can be received before 10 p.m..” As he spoke, Fei Baoshu picked up a large watermelon with his left hand.

"No problem, I'll make a long-distance call to Hong Kong later. The transaction will be done at home, and they'll call from Hong Kong to confirm. Remember to use the code word, otherwise they'll assume you're being coerced."

Every woman in the Xian family has her own code, not a specific word or number, but hidden in common language.

For example, Fei Baoshu sometimes speaks in a Shanghai accent, but if he suddenly switches to a Mandarin accent, he can convey a signal. This method will not attract attention, and even if someone tries to study it blindly, they will not be able to find the correct answer.

Just like Lu Xun's "Kong Yiji is probably really dead," those who can't speak Shaoxing dialect can interpret profound knowledge, while Shaoxing natives can only say, "I've always spoken this way since I was a child."

"remember."

"Do you want some pan-fried buns? I'll go out and buy some."

"No, thank you. Third Sister made crab roe soup dumplings today."

"Okay, you keep practicing, I'm going to wash up first."

"Hmm." (End of Chapter)