Chapter 295: Still Need to Keep a Low Profile (Part 2)

It’s just that the call wasn’t going through at the moment, but if he knew, even a donation of 200,000 yuan wouldn’t be a problem!

At this time, Zhao Qingfeng was on the phone with Marina, instructing her to announce to the entire company the news of the 100,000 yuan donation and to increase each employee’s salary by 500 yuan starting next week.

Besides praising the employees for their hard work, it was also because he didn’t want to be cursed as a ruthless capitalist in the future.

He still remembered an old friend, surnamed Cao, named Wang.

This boss, who started in the glass industry, engaged in charity every year after establishing his conglomerate, earning him the title of the foremost philanthropist.

However, this was based on the public’s unawareness that donations could be deducted from taxes.

And his harsh treatment of employees gradually came to light in the days that followed.

He famously said: It’s not that I don’t raise wages, but raising wages would disrupt the economic standards within the industry. I, Cao Wang, must consider the interests of more people.

It’s a matter of weighing the good against the bad, but regardless, the money was indeed donated.

Zhao Qingfeng aimed to do even better, not only by making more donations in the future but also by increasing wages.

The day’s activities soon came to an end.

Li Manrou, infuriated, left for school early, while Shen Lingyao wanted to invite Zhao Qingfeng to try the newly opened duck blood vermicelli soup near the school. However, Zhao Qingfeng had a plan that needed immediate action, “Wait for me, I’ll find you after I get back tonight.”

“What are you going to do?”

“I’m going to the city government.”

“To see Deputy Mayor Gao again? Wasn’t the plan already submitted?”

“There’s another plan. I can’t seek fame at the orphanage, but the money we donate and the ideas we have shouldn’t go to waste. I need to ask the government for recognition and… more substantial benefits.”

An hour later.

Zhao Qingfeng arrived at the city government.

Deputy Mayor Gao was in a meeting but hurriedly concluded it when he heard Zhao Qingfeng had come. The two met in the office.

Zhao Qingfeng reported the organizational work of the past two days, which hadn’t made much progress due to the short time frame.

Then he shared his experience at the orphanage today, “The children are so pitiful. On behalf of the company, I’ve donated a hundred thousand, and I’ve just called Li Jianjun; Erlunsi will also donate 500,000 yuan. But our two companies alone are not enough to help the many people in need around the world; we can’t do it alone.”

Deputy Mayor Gao chuckled, “Kid, stop beating around the bush. What’s your idea now?”

The two had become close friends, more like brothers. Zhao Qingfeng no longer hid his intentions, “Uncle Gao, as you know, the status of businessmen has always been low. But I have no interest in politics, so I thought of using Lingfeng Technology itself or other actions to gain some capital that could rival political status. This way, even if I remain a businessman in the future, I could still reach a higher level, which would be beneficial for both you and me.”

“Hmm…”

Deputy Mayor Gao looked at Zhao Qingfeng again, “I understand your meaning, but it’s difficult to implement. If you really want to become a representative or something, I fully support you, but the current commercial actions of Lingfeng Technology are definitely not enough to achieve that goal. Besides, such a small matter won’t attract His attention; you’d need to make a significant contribution to society to be convincing.”

Zhao Qingfeng was waiting for this, “Uncle Gao, what I want to do is contribute. Now, let me tell you about my ideas for the Love Fundraising platform.”

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