Free Web NovelChapter 611: Chapter 253: I Can Cover All Expenses, But the Truth Must Be Revealed First (Part 2)
Chen Funian: "Thank you all for your enthusiasm, thank you, thank you. I won’t be long-winded now, let’s start immediately."
At this moment, the representative of Su Le Charity Foundation, Zheng Yuanyang, took the stage and said: "Hello everyone, I am Zheng Yuanyang, Deputy Chair of Su Le Charity Foundation, responsible for this fundraising event. On behalf of Su Le Charity Foundation, I solemnly promise that all the funds donated will undoubtedly be used for the reconstruction of the orphanage and the healthy growth of the children. I am willing to take full legal responsibility for my statements! Please witness this, and also accept everyone’s oversight. Now, let’s start the fundraising activity, any amount is welcome, but I hope everyone will actively help these poor children. Thank you all."
The guests began discussing how much to donate.
Zhang Letian started showing off again.
Zhang Letian: "As a well-known local supermarket group in Su City, we at Lotte Supermarket are absolutely duty-bound in situations like this. No matter how much others donate, I’ll set a benchmark. On behalf of Lotte Supermarket Group, I donate 1 million yuan to Funiu Orphanage, hoping the orphanage can be rebuilt soon and the children can move into clean and sanitary houses swiftly."
The teachers from the orphanage immediately led the children to bow to Zhang Letian in gratitude.
"Thank you, brother!"
Zhang Letian was extremely happy and said, "No need to thank me, this is what I should do. I hope you can move into new homes soon."
Other guests were dumbfounded.
The first donation was 1 million yuan, instantly raising the amount to a very high level, making it embarrassing for the people following to donate less.
This is all part of the strategy; Zhang Letian intentionally stood out first to donate a million to entice others to donate more.
The orphanage would still procure things from Lotte Supermarket in the future, maintaining an 8-2 profit split.
Then, Zhang Letian looked towards Ning Shaolong and said, "Young Master Ning, how much are you preparing to donate? You’ve had lunches costing over 3 million; you have no reason to donate less than that amount, right?"
Ning Shaolong cursed inwardly: "Damn Zhang Letian, aren’t you teamed up with me against Yang Chen? Why are you screwing me now? Do you think my money comes with the wind? Over 3 million is already gone, and you want me to donate more? Damn!"
Even if Ning Shaoqing, nurtured as the successor of the family, were here today, he wouldn’t dare or be willing to donate millions either.
That wouldn’t be a donation; it would be acting like a fool.
Ning Shaolong quickly said, "Inviting guests to dinner is also a form of donating to the orphanage. Originally, this cost should have been borne by the orphanage, but I footed the bill."
Chen Funian promptly added, "Yes, yes, what Xiaolong said is very true."
Ning Shaolong: "But, as someone who has benefited from the orphanage and Dean Chen, I must donate more than others. Besides inviting everyone to a meal for over 3 million, I’ll donate an additional 1 million."
The teacher led the children to quickly bow in gratitude to Ning Shaolong again.
With two million in hand, they could at least rebuild the dormitory of the orphanage.
Other guests, though embarrassed, felt obliged to donate, having come this far.
"We don’t have as much money as Lotte Supermarket and the Ning Family, can’t donate a million, so I’ll give 300,000 yuan to also do my part for the children."
"I’ll also donate 300,000 yuan, that’s the extent of my capacity."
"I will donate 500,000 yuan. Seeing the innocent gaze of the children makes me feel terrible. Alas..."
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Other guests hurriedly wrote their names and the amounts they intended to donate onto the donation booklet.
At this moment, Cheng Junjun was about to stand up and donate the 2 million check she brought.
Yang Chen grabbed her hand promptly, signaling her to sit back down with his eyes.
Cheng Junjun was puzzled and asked, "What’s wrong? Do you think there’s a problem?"
Before Yang Chen could say anything, Zhang Letian and Ning Shaolong started giving him a hard time.
Zhang Letian: "President Yang, you’re a major shareholder of Qiao Jiangnan, surely you aren’t thinking of donating nothing, right? That would indeed be unjustifiable. You’ve squeezed our money, but coming to participate in the orphanage’s fundraising event without donating a single cent is frankly excessive."
Ning Shaolong: "President Yang just earned over 3 million from me and Young Master Zhang, you should at least donate 4 million."
Zhang Letian: "Young Master Ning, who do you look down upon? Given President Yang’s status, he should donate no less than 5 million!"
Ning Shaolong: "Right, right. Oh dear, my mouth just can’t articulate properly, how could I underestimate President Yang’s capacity? Everyone, say how much President Yang should donate?"
Other guests who had already donated were eager to watch the spectacle and, harboring deep resentment toward Yang Chen’s indifference, seized the opportunity to try and force him to cough up a large sum.
"He should donate at least 5 million."
"A major shareholder of Qiao Jiangnan! A company about to go public, surely he should donate a minimum of 10 million. Suggesting President Yang donate only 5 million is somewhat belittling him."
"Indeed! Given President Yang’s wealth, donating 10 million is nothing, and he could entirely fund the orphanage’s reconstruction and the children’s future growth expenses on his own!"
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Cheng Junjun angrily shot them a glance, saying, "Charity donation is entirely a personal choice. What do you think you’re doing? Is this moral coercion?"
Zhang Letian: "No moral coercion here! Besides, you need to have morals to resort to moral coercion. Without morals, how can we coerce? Isn’t that right, everyone?"
"Yes!"
"Haha..."
Yang Chen stood up and said loudly, "You shameless bunch, donating a mere hundred or eighty thousand and still having the cheek to endlessly babble. I’ll personally fund the orphanage’s reconstruction and the children’s living and growth expenses until they reach adulthood. Why don’t you take back your measly pocket change and stop embarrassing yourselves?"
The room immediately fell into silence.
Holy crap, is this guy serious?
Is he really going to foot the entire bill alone?
Seeing a big spender, Chen Funian hurried over to clasp Yang Chen’s hand and said, "Thank you, Mr. Yang, for your generous contribution. On behalf of all the orphanage’s staff and all the children, I express our sincerest gratitude. Thank you, thank you!"
Yang Chen withdrew his hand and said coldly, "You don’t need to thank me. I said I’ll fund the orphanage’s reconstruction and the children’s future growth expenses, but I never said I’d donate money to you."
Chen Funian: "Huh? What do you mean?"
Zhang Letian: "Haha... What? Saying his own words are bullsh*t, now refusing to acknowledge them just moments later?"
Ning Shaolong: "President Yang, you wouldn’t do something like that, right? Acting this way will ruin Qiao Jiangnan’s brand. How will you explain yourself to the investors?"
Yang Chen gestured for Ji Kun to come over.
Ji Kun walked over to Yang Chen and bowed in greeting.
"Hello, Mr. Yang."
Yang Chen nodded and said, "Reveal the truth to everyone."
Ji Kun nodded, then walked over to the microphone and said loudly, "Hello everyone, I am Ji Kun, Deputy Chair of Chenguang Charity Foundation, and this Mr. Yang is our Foundation’s Chair, and the only one."
"Ah?" The crowd exclaimed in shock.
Everyone looked at Yang Chen. As a major shareholder of Qiao Jiangnan, he has another Chenguang Charity Foundation?
Ji Kun continued, "Mr. Yang mentioned earlier, our foundation can afford the reconstruction expenses of the orphanage, and the expenses for the children’s growth until they turn 18. Of course, if any of the children manage to get into college, we will support them all the way until graduation and finding employment. If assistance is needed in work, they can work in one of Mr. Yang’s companies. In short, our Chenguang Charity Foundation and Mr. Yang have the capacity to rebuild the orphanage and ensure the children there grow up healthily. As long as they put effort into living, regardless of whether they succeed, they can find opportunities for survival with Mr. Yang."
Chen Funian: "Thank you, Mr. Yang, we only need charity donations, not full financial support, that would make us feel terribly uneasy."
Zheng Yuanyang, Deputy Chair of Su Le Charity Foundation said, "Mr. Yang, doing things this way doesn’t follow the rules. Our Su Le Charity Foundation organized this fundraising event, what does your intervention imply?"
Ji Kun said loudly, "I’m not finished yet! I have a confidential document here for all the guests to see. After reading it, everyone will understand why Mr. Yang has been keeping calm."
Ji Kun’s assistant then distributed printed copies of the document to everyone present.
The guests saw chats between Chen Funian and many others.
This included Zheng Yuanyang, Deputy Chair of Su Le Charity Foundation, and Zhang Letian, Vice President of Lotte Supermarket.
"Ah? This..."
"Audacious! Aren’t you all human?"
"How could you do such horrendous things!"
"These are children! How could you bring yourselves to do such things!"
"This is criminal! For money, you disregard the safety and lives of children, intentionally causing an accident, you are utterly inhumane!"
"Call the police! Quickly, have them arrested! Not a single one should be let off!"
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