Free Web NovelChapter 612: Chapter 254: This Trap Was Way Too Obvious
Chen Funian and Zhang Letian were scared out of their wits when they saw the evidence.
Seeing the situation turning bad, Zheng Yuanyang quickly called the chairman Wu Yuequan to report the situation.
Upon hearing that they had colluded with Funiu Orphanage for money laundering and transferred illicit benefits, and that the evidence of embezzling charity funds had been made public, Wu Yuequan was also scared out of his wits and struggled to speak clearly.
"You... you must have the orphanage’s gates closed, confiscate everyone’s mobile phones and other devices, and ensure no one leaves or any information gets out! I’m heading there with people right now, and we’ll make sure the news is contained!" ordered Wu Yuequan.
Zheng Yuanyang: "Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, Zheng Yuanyang hurriedly instructed his subordinates to close the gates.
However, the police had already arrived, leaving no opportunity for Zheng Yuanyang to act.
The Su City police had already received the report materials, revealing the crimes of Chen Funian and others colluding to embezzle donations, and all involved were being apprehended.
Not only were Zhang Letian, Zheng Yuanyang, and the director Chen Funian arrested, but the financial staff and teachers in the orphanage also had a part in the spoils and were all taken away for investigation.
Now only the children, four cleaning ladies, and two security guards were left.
The children, having never experienced such a scene, were scared and began to cry.
Cheng Junjun and the other women quickly ran over to comfort the children, coaxing them not to cry.
Yang Chen stepped onto the stage and announced loudly: "Hello everyone, my name is Yang Chen. I am speaking to you as the chairman of the Chenguang Charity Foundation and will take all legal responsibility for my words. As I just mentioned, I am willing to bear the costs of rebuilding the orphanage and the growth expenses for the children. However, they must be transferred to other orphanages and not remain at Funiu Orphanage. If the relevant departments and the public trust our Chenguang Charity Foundation, Huan’erle Children’s Growth Paradise in Hai City welcomes these children to join. Additionally, our charity foundation accepts donations from society, allowing more like-minded friends to join us in helping children in need. Unlike other charity organizations, we do not charge any management fees, ensuring every penny is used for the purposes intended. Our foundation primarily supports children and environmental protection. Children are the hope of the future, and the environment affects everyone’s health. We welcome people with aspirations to work together in these two fields, ensuring all children have the opportunity to grow and our environment improves continuously. I will personally stay in Su City for a few days to finalize these children’s arrangements. If the relevant departments allow me to take them, I will bring them to Hai City. If they have better arrangements, I will leave with peace of mind. In short, I will be responsible for these children’s future until they turn 18. Thank you."
The guests present immediately applauded and cheered.
"We are here to help these children, and if you can do what you just said, we would be willing to donate to you so you can help the children."
"But how can we trust that you won’t become another Su Le Charity Foundation?"
"Yeah! It’s easy to say nice things, but how can you guarantee it?"
"You claim not to charge any fees, but won’t your staff need to eat?"
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Yang Chen: "The Chenguang Charity Foundation currently manages a fund of 2 billion. I also have an investment company that primarily engages in stocks, bonds, and futures investments. I am capable of ensuring the foundation will never run out of money with this 2 billion fund. Of course, our staff need to eat, but that is my responsibility as their employer, unrelated to your donations. Frankly, I don’t need anyone’s financial assistance. I can personally help these children and have no need to deceive for money. We always conduct thorough investigations before making donations. For instance, this time, we came beforehand to investigate and discovered their accounting discrepancies. We provide detailed accounts for every donation, and you can view the details on our foundation’s website. We welcome supervision from anyone. Should any misappropriation of donations or accounting discrepancies be found, I am personally willing to bear unlimited responsibility."
"Wow, he’s so strong!"
"Truly capable people do things low-key; they focus on getting things done rather than showing off in front of others."
"With his strong capabilities, I don’t think he would engage in wealth accumulation this way. He reported the Su Le Charity Foundation himself, so how could he follow in Su Le’s footsteps?"
"Let’s donate to them; it’s better than other foundations that charge exorbitant management fees."
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Soon, leaders from the Ministry of Civil Affairs arrived.
Yang Chen communicated with them, and they ultimately agreed for Yang Chen to take these children to Hai City, but by noon tomorrow, the Hai City Ministry of Civil Affairs must provide a receipt proving that Huan’erle Children’s Paradise meets the required qualifications and that Yang Chen indeed took the children there.
For safety’s sake, Yang Chen had Ji Kun contact the Hai City Ministry of Civil Affairs in front of the Ministry of Civil Affairs leaders, confirming the matter verbally in a three-way agreement, to be followed by the necessary documentation processes.
After the arrangements were finalized, Yang Chen instructed Ji Kun to have Chenguang Foundation staff hire buses to take the children to Hai City’s Huan’erle Children’s Paradise.
Having come to Su City, Yang Chen definitely intended to visit his aunt’s house.
