A Scania bus was slowly driving along the roads of Xuyong County in Celestial Province.
Having just rained, the roads were muddy and full of potholes, which made it difficult for this 4-million customized bus to gain speed, and people inside the bus found it hard to sit steadily.
The bus, capable of seating 33 people, was carrying just over a dozen.
Sitting in the front row, eyes slightly closed, no one knew what he was thinking.
Because of this, the front three seats seemed unusually empty, as everyone tried to leave the most comfortable space for Gu Bai, all squeezed to the back.
Out of the 30-plus people in the company’s legal department, half were left in Shanghai to handle the Black Swan Capital Group matters, while the remaining came to Xuyong County with Gu Bai. Besides the legal department, there were also several staff from the Black Swan Charity Foundation, including Zhuang Kexin, who was dismissed by Gu Bai a few days ago.
No one knew how much time passed, before Yi Jiahui, who had been formally appointed as the assistant secretary to the chairman, slowly came to Gu Bai’s side and softly said, "Chairman Gu, we have arrived in Xuyong County."
Upon hearing Yi Jiahui’s words, Gu Bai slowly opened his eyes.
Looking at the distant undulating mountains, it was hard to believe this was a county area.
Outside the bus, quite a few people were already waiting. Gu Bai glanced slightly and said softly, "Let’s get off then."
After saying this, he rubbed his somewhat numb legs and stood up.
As Gu Bai got off the bus, all the lawyers and charity foundation staff from the rear seats followed.
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Gu Bai looked at the large red banner in front, which seemed somewhat glaring.
These were the people blocking the charity foundation’s funds, preventing children at 21 schools from receiving donations, and now they pull this kind of show?
Gu Bai was not a philanthropist.
Truth be told, he could be considered a villain.
But compared to these people, he didn’t know how much kinder he could be.
Zhuang Kexin, who had dealt with these people, stood next to Gu Bai, introducing to the crowd, "This is our charity foundation’s chairman, Gu Bai, Chairman Gu."
"Chairman Gu, I am Shi Haishui, the chairman of Xuyong County Folk Charity Association. Welcome to our Xuyong County, your arrival undoubtedly brings hope to our poor folks here!"
Looking at Shi Haishui, who stood in front of him, with a bloated face, Gu Bai suppressed the feeling of disgust, nodded towards him without extending his hand for a handshake.
Shi Haishui’s hand hung in the air for a while before awkwardly retracting it.
However, Shi Haishui’s face showed no dissatisfaction; indeed, he knew the person before him, Gu Bai, was the head of a billion-dollar group. With that identity alone, he dared not show any temper.
"Chairman Gu, our charity association has specially prepared a simple meal to welcome you, featuring our Celestial Capital’s specialty foods. Let’s eat first and talk while eating."
"There’s no need for the meal. We came over from Shanghai to quickly assist the 21 schools in need of aid. Let’s get straight to the point and discuss how to implement it."
Seeing Gu Bai’s decisive demeanor, Shi Haishui was taken aback, then immediately changed his expression, displaying a friendly smile on his greasy, fat face again.
"Even if not eating, we should change venues to discuss these matters, right? We can’t just talk here, especially now that it’s raining."
Feeling the slight raindrops on his face, Gu Bai nodded slightly.
"Then, please lead the way, Chairman Shi."
"Of course, of course."
After saying this, Shi Haishui motioned an invitation gesture to Gu Bai.
Yi Jiahui quickly opened the prepared black umbrella, holding it high to shield Gu Bai from the light rain falling from the sky.
As Gu Bai’s group moved forward, the vice-chairman next to Shi Haishui couldn’t help but remark softly in his ear, "No wonder he’s a big boss from Shanghai, such a grand presence!"
Shi Haishui retracted his friendly smile, "What does grand presence matter? Without our cooperation, how do they think they can disburse the charity funds in Xuyong County?"
Finishing, the two exchanged a knowing smile and followed into the rain.
This was the best hotel in Xuyong County.
In a room temporarily converted into a meeting room, Gu Bai once again declined Shi Haishui’s dining invitation.
Gu Bai was the only one sitting, while four elite lawyers, along with Zhuang Kexin and Yi Jiahui, stood on the side.
"Chairman Shi, let me be straightforward. I won’t be staying long in Xuyong County. I just want to swiftly and properly complete this charity matter. I hope your local charity organization can actively cooperate with us. Of course, if you don’t have the time, that’s okay. We will carry out the charity work ourselves. Just hand over the initial donation of 50 million to us, and we’ll invest more effort ourselves."
After Gu Bai finished speaking, Shi Haishui made a difficult expression and said, "Chairman Gu, you understand that charity isn’t a one-day affair. As outsiders, you’re not familiar with the internal conditions of Xuyong County. Even if you carry out charity work, it’s not easy to implement. But rest assured, with our help, the people of Xuyong County will receive assistance at the fastest pace."
"At the quickest, it will take a few months."