Wang Xueru felt that if her brother Yang had the intention, her sister Wang Jingru was definitely not going to escape it.
However, Wang Xueru’s mindset had undergone a significant change compared to before. Since Yang Hao’s visits became less frequent, she had begun to seek outside help. Tonight’s surprise was just that, but she didn’t expect her sister to get involved as well.
Oh well, let everything be up to fate!
After arranging to meet Wang Xueru in the evening, Yang Hao left the coffee shop and drove straight to his alma mater, Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.
Yu Ranran sent him a Weixin message last night, saying that the school leaders wanted to meet with Yang Hao to talk about the anniversary celebration.
The location was the Tongxiangyuan Private Kitchen nearby the school.
The restaurant was quite large and fairly famous near the Finance and Economics University, yet it wasn’t particularly luxurious and hosting there wouldn’t exceed the standard.
When Yang Hao was almost there, he sent a Weixin message to Yu Ranran. Upon his arrival, he saw several older men and Yu Ranran waiting for him at the entrance of the restaurant.
Wow, quite a lineup!
Yang Hao thought to himself.
“Hao, this is our school’s Principal Li Jianguo.”
“This is Secretary Zhang Wanmin from our Youth League Committee…”
Yu Ranran continued to address Yang Hao in the same way as before. Of course, her referring to him as “Hao” in front of the leaders was also a deliberate act, aiming to appear closer to him.
In a place like Finance and Economics University, having or lacking background made a world of difference. Yu Ranran had always suffered for not having a powerful backing, but this time she was borrowing the tiger’s might.
“Hello, Principal Li, Secretary Zhang…”
“Mr. Yang, you’re too polite, please come in.”
After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone entered the restaurant together.
In his mind, Yang Hao was calculating the level of reception, knowing that today’s matter wouldn’t be trivial, especially since Principal Li Jianguo himself showed up, accompanied by several school leaders of real clout who also invited Yang Hao’s former instructor, Guo Meizhi.
“Yang, I really didn’t expect it, turns out you’re the most successful one among our students!”
Guo Meizhi was just over thirty when Yang Hao was a student, and in the blink of an eye, she was already in her forties; still a counselor due to her educational limitations, she wouldn’t have qualified to attend such a reception if it weren’t for Yang Hao.
“Teacher Guo, you’re still as young and beautiful as ever!”
Yang Hao remarked with a chuckle.
Guo Meizhi still had some charm. Back then, she was a fantasy figure for many male students lying in their dormitory beds.
“Young? I’m already 45!”
“Really doesn’t seem like it. Teacher Guo looks like she could be my age.”
“Wow, the way you say it, no wonder you’re successful. You really have a way with words!” Guo Meizhi was delighted by the compliment; women do love being told they’re young and beautiful.
The group took their seats in a private room. Initially, the guest of honor, Yang Hao, should have been seated between Principal Li and Zhang Wanjun, but perhaps because they were aware of the relationship between Yu Ranran and Yang Hao, they placed Yu Ranran to Yang Hao’s right, with Youth League Secretary Zhang Wanjun further to the right.
This arrangement once again made Yu Ranran, a teacher who wasn’t highly regarded at school, feel the weight of having connections.
As the food and drinks were served, everyone ate and talked.
Yang Hao remembered this place from his university days, although back then it wasn’t as big. Over a decade had passed, and the flavor hadn’t changed, reportedly because the owner was also the chef, which was why the taste had remained consistent.
“Mr. Yang, you are definitely one of the most distinguished alumni of our school. We hope you can represent the distinguished alumni and give a speech at the anniversary evening ceremony. Is that possible?”
After some small talk, Principal Li steered the conversation to the matter at hand.
“No problem, it would be an honor to speak on behalf of the distinguished alumni.”
Yang Hao nodded with a smile. It was indeed an honor to represent the distinguished alumni on the 60th anniversary of Jiangcheng University.
But Yang Hao knew that Principal Li and the others didn’t just invite him for such a small matter. They could have just sent a Weixin message for something like this.
“Mr. Yang, would you like us to prepare the speech for you, or would you prefer to do it yourself?”
“How about this, let’s leave the task to little Yu. You two know each other well anyway, so you can communicate easily if any issues come up…”
Before Yang Hao could respond, Principal Li added his suggestion.
“Then I’ll follow Principal Li’s arrangement.”
Yang Hao nodded indifferently, as this was all a trivial matter.
“Mr. Yang, on the day of the anniversary, we have a series of activities planned, among which the financial aid for disadvantaged students is a meaningful one. Would you be interested in sponsoring some financially challenged students?”
Now that the preliminaries were out of the way, Principal Li changed the subject to the main topic.
“Sponsoring financially challenged students?”
“Yeah, that is a good cause.” Your next chapter is on empire
Yang Hao nodded lightly. With his current wealth, he certainly did not lack the funds. He had seen a news story before about a female college student who ended up marrying her benefactor, the one who had sponsored her.
So, it wouldn’t hurt to sponsor a few students; maybe there would be grateful ones who’d return the favor?
“Starting with Sponsoring Female College Students: Journey of A Tycoon!”
But the problem was how to sponsor. Whether it’s the school or certain so-called charity organizations, the use of the donations received isn’t particularly transparent. For example, if Yang Hao donated a million, what might end up in the hands of the poor students could only be half of that. It’s very possible for that to happen.
Ding!
Triggered welfare mission: [Give back to the alma mater, establish the Yang Hao Scholarship Foundation]
Mission benefit: Double cashback of the funds invested in the foundation.
Just as Yang Hao was thinking about how to manage the funding for students in extreme poverty, the voice of the System suddenly rang out.
Uh!
Welfare mission!!
nice!!
Yang Hao was overjoyed, as he could both raise funds and do a good deed, killing two birds with one stone!!
“Mr. Yang, there are still quite a few students in extreme poverty at our school, and the current funding from the Department of Education is far from adequate, creating a situation where there are more monks than porridge,”
“That’s why our school wants to take this opportunity of the school anniversary to see if any outstanding alumni could lend a hand.”
Seeing hesitation on Yang Hao’s face, Principal Li spoke again.
Yu Ranran instinctively looked towards Yang Hao. Her best friend, Wang Chunxiao, had told her that her ex-boyfriend had once deposited two hundred million in their bank, so he was definitely not short of money.
And since she was responsible for liaising with Yang Hao and was considered to have a deep relationship with him, her position within the Youth League Committee would naturally be more secure if Yang Hao could help the school.
“Principal Li, may I ask what position Ranran currently holds at the school?” Yang Hao suddenly asked.
“Mr. Yang, Ranran is a teacher in our Youth League Committee,” Zhang Wanjun immediately took over the conversation.
Yang Hao nodded slightly, glanced at Yu Ranran beside him, and then said to Principal Li Jianguo, “Sponsoring a few students in extreme poverty is only a temporary measure. How about this, I will establish a scholarship foundation with an initial funding of one hundred million!”
Ah??
One hundred million!!
When Yang Hao finished speaking, the whole audience was shocked, their eyes wide and jaws dropped.
Principal Li pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose and then took a deep breath. He originally thought that if Yang Hao could donate a million or two, it would have been amazing. He never imagined that Mr. Yang would start with one hundred million!
“Mr. Yang, you’re not joking, are you?”
Having somewhat recovered from the surprise, Principal Li asked.
“What’s there to joke about with something like this?”
“I graduated from the Finance and Economics University, and now that I’ve made some money, it’s only natural to give back to my alma mater. Just like the saying, ‘Give a rose and the fragrance remains on the hand that gives it.'”
“I hope our Finance and Economics University can get bigger and better. Moreover, helping those students who are economically challenged is also a kind of blessing for me personally.”
Yang Hao spoke with great righteousness.
“Mr. Yang is so generous!”
Principal Li exclaimed with admiration.
“It’s no wonder he is an entrepreneur from our Finance and Economics University. He really is on a different level!”
Zhang Wanjun also echoed from the side.
Meanwhile, Yang Hao continued, “I hope Ranran can be in charge of this foundation.”
“Principal Li, if you agree, then let’s settle it like this.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Ranran was stunned; she hadn’t expected Yang Hao to appoint her as the head of the foundation. Naturally, her status in the school would skyrocket because she would be in charge of approving funding for students in extreme poverty.
“Of course, that’s possible.”
“Ranran’s capability is evident to all, and I believe she will manage the foundation very well.”
Principal Li nodded repeatedly, no matter who was in charge of the foundation, it was a huge celebration for Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics.
Especially since this initiative happened during his tenure, it counted as an achievement for him.
After all, Yang Hao said the initial funding would be one hundred million!
“Mr. Yang, what do you think about this? In the next couple of days, our school will actively prepare to hold a Yang Hao Scholarship Foundation unveiling ceremony during the school celebration activities.”
Principal Li proposed.
“That’s fine, Principal Li. Please arrange it as you see fit.”
Yang Hao also thought the proposal was good; holding an unveiling ceremony for the foundation on the day of the school celebration felt quite ceremonial.
“By the way, Principal Li, on the way over, I saw a building next to the library that was only half-built and left that way. What’s the situation with that?” Yang Hao asked.
“That’s our school’s new library, but because the city’s finances have been tight for the past two years, the Education Department’s funding has not been forthcoming, and the new library project has been indefinitely postponed…”
Talking about this issue, Principal Li couldn’t help but sigh. Most regions were strapped for cash these past years, with many local education departments being broke, forcing them to halt certain projects.
“In that case, I’ll provide the funds.”
“How much is the budget for that library?”
Yang Hao felt that investing just one hundred million was a bit too modest; considering it was an opportunity to benefit, he decided to also fund the building of that construction project.
“Ah?”
Happiness came too suddenly. Principal Li was initially startled, then said, “The original budget was fifteen million.”
“Then let’s do this: I’ll put in thirty million! Double the size of the library!” Yang Hao said grandly with a wave of his hand.