Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 370 All I can do is donate money
In the past, society has been paying attention to the nutrition of primary and secondary school students in rural areas, and has introduced policy subsidies and corporate charitable activities such as "nutritious lunches" and "love breakfasts".

The country and society are now paying attention to the physical and mental health of primary and secondary school students, especially their mental health. Psychological counseling rooms are now standard in urban primary and secondary schools.

This shift in thinking actually reflects a change in the fundamental tone of social development. In the past, the goal was to ensure that everyone "has enough to eat," but now the goal is to ensure that everyone "eats well."

However, the pace of development in rural areas is much slower.

Principal Wu has a clear understanding of the essence of rural education and has some of his own ideas, which Jiang Beicheng greatly admires.

However, her approach may not be the optimal solution.

With so many children coming to school to eat, live, and study, the safety issue is a huge hidden danger. The teaching staff is already insufficient, and if there is any negligence and problems arise, Principal Wu cannot bear the responsibility.

All those years of hard work have been in vain.

The education bureau would not expand the staff of a rural primary school with only a few dozen students, wasting teacher resources and increasing financial expenditures.

Jiang Beicheng offered Principal Wu advice: "Principal Wu, I don't recommend that you place your hopes on the government. They have many factors to consider, and a single report will have very little effect."

Let's think about it another way: how can we achieve the optimal resource allocation given the existing resources?

Principal Wu humbly asked, "Does President Jiang have any good suggestions?"

She herself knew that submitting a report was not easy; just to add a single canteen cook position, she had to make several trips.

The annual funding for such schools is limited and cannot fluctuate too much.

Although I'm trying to get a new teacher, I don't have high hopes.

Jiang Beicheng said, "Let me give you an example. You just mentioned the issue of physical and mental health. Among our current teachers, are there any who understand psychology or are interested in learning it on their own, combining theory and practice?"

Nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and other related issues can also be addressed using this approach.

Principal Wu listened attentively and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your opinion, President Jiang. I will bring it up with everyone at the meeting next week."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded: "I should also thank you. After talking with you, I found that there are many issues that need attention for left-behind children. Give me some time to think about what I can do for them."

"On behalf of the children, I thank President Jiang."

"If it's convenient for Principal Wu, let's exchange contact information."

Jiang Beicheng and Principal Wu exchanged contact information.

After dinner, Principal Wu took the children out to chase the sunset.

Jiangbei City accompanied Haitangxi on a stroll along the country roads.

“This is a rural life I’ve never imagined,” Haitangxi said. “But listening to their laughter as they chase each other in the fields, I feel like I’ve missed out on a part of my childhood.”

"Baby, I want to donate some money to these children. Besides donating money, I can't think of anything else I can do for them."

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "There are many ways to express love. Do the one you are best at."

"Mmm." Haitangxi nodded.

"Beautiful sister, I'll take you to catch crabs." Xiao Juan ran over and took Haitangxi's hand.

He's as lively as a little boy.

Haitangxi smiled and went with her.

For her, deeply engaging with the land of China is a form of spiritual practice.

Jiangbei City is also a cultivator.

In the evening, after Principal Wu had put the children to sleep, he made some tea and sat down to chat with Jiang Beicheng and his group.

"Thank you so much, Teacher Li and Teacher Wu, for this week." Principal Wu said to Li Xingying and Wu Keqing, "You brought so many supplies and spent so much happy time with the children. It's rare to find such kind-hearted people like you who are willing to stay and live with them for a period of time."

Thank you both, teachers.

Li Xingying said, "This is the eighth rural primary school I've visited. Actually, the rural primary schools nowadays are all very beautiful, with complete basic facilities."

There are some old pieces of equipment, and there are also donations from caring companies and individuals.

What left-behind children lack most now is companionship. Compared to the insignificant things we do, Principal Wu's hard work over the past ten years is what deserves the most praise.

"Principal Wu, if you need anything in the future, just give me a call. We all hope these children can grow up healthy and happy."

Haitangxi said, "Principal Wu, please tell me about your school's financial accounts. I would like to do my part."

"Thank you, Mr. Hai."

Haitangxi donated 200,000 yuan to the school on the spot.

Jiang Beicheng did not donate money, but now he is paying attention to the problems of this group. He needs to seriously consider how to use his personal wealth and influence, and how to mobilize the resources around him, to focus on the physical and mental health of left-behind children across the country.

In the familiar community of rural primary school students, they are innocent and carefree.

However, with educational resources increasingly concentrated in urban areas, these left-behind children find it difficult to integrate into new groups and learning environments when they go out to study.

Even if someone is initially a great student, they may gradually develop a dislike for studying due to a lack of self-confidence or other reasons.

Some students even go to extremes because they can't get along with their teachers.

This is a concern of Principal Wu, and also a common problem in society.

Principal Wu said, "Another team of online influencers will come to donate supplies tomorrow."

"General Jiang, if you're not in a hurry to leave, let's take a group photo tomorrow, and I'll treat you to dinner at a restaurant in town that evening."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded.

After chatting for a while, I went to my dorm to rest.

Principal Wu helped make beds for Jiang Beicheng and the others, and set up another bunk bed in the empty classroom where Li Xingying and Ya Tou were sleeping.

"President Hai, please wash up in my room. There's a water heater in my room." Principal Wu said, "President Jiang, please make do for one night."

“Principal Wu, don’t worry about us. You should get some rest. You need to prepare breakfast for the children tomorrow morning,” Jiang Beicheng said.

Haitangxi followed Principal Wu to wash up and came up. Jiang Beicheng joked, "Of the three of you women, I guess only Li Xingying experienced this kind of life when she was a child, right?"

Ya Tou and Hai Tang Xi didn't argue. They had both been pampered since childhood and lived in the city; they had never experienced such a hard life.

Haitangxi changed the subject and suddenly laughed, "I've imagined many scenarios of the four of us sleeping together, but I never expected it to be like today."

Li Xingying and Wu Keqing laughed along with them.

On the one hand, I found it quite comical that four people were sleeping in two bunk beds; on the other hand, I felt that Haitangxi was making inappropriate remarks.

Wow, even a large RV can go this fast.

The girl, without any shame, said, "Brother, how about we sleep on the floor in a large communal bed?"

Li Xingying said, "You'll definitely want to fight to sleep next to your brother, but how are your sister Xi and I supposed to share the other side?"

Haitangxi laughed and said, "I can lie on top of him."

The girl exclaimed excitedly, "Sister Xi is driving again, so I have to lie down under her."

Li Xingying was amused: "That's enough, we're here to do charity."

Jiang Beicheng chuckled and said, "Have you considered how I feel?"

It was quite interesting chatting shamelessly with three women late at night.

……

The next morning, Li Xingying got up very early, kept her last shift, and accompanied Principal Wu to make breakfast for the children.

When Jiangbei City and Haitangxi got up, Principal Wu was at the entrance receiving the online celebrity team that came to donate supplies that day.

"Principal Wu, could you please call the children out? We need to film some video footage," said the photographer following the internet celebrity.

Principal Wu said, "The children are eating. I'll go call them after they finish eating."

“Principal Wu, we’re a bit pressed for time here, it won’t take much longer. Please let the children come out first, we’ll give you the things after we finish filming the video and then we’ll leave,” the internet celebrity said to Principal Wu.

(End of this chapter)