"You have a younger sister? How old is she?"
"She’s one year younger than me, but she doesn’t go to school and stays home to take care of our grandmother... And I’m not planning to continue my studies after this year either. My grandmother’s health is getting worse, so I won’t be needing these supplies. Please give them to a classmate who needs them."
As she spoke, she took out the notebooks and pens that Gu Bai had given her a few days earlier.
The notebooks were neatly arranged, and Zhao Yanyan’s eyes were filled with reluctance.
Seeing the unwilling expression on Zhao Yanyan’s little face, Gu Bai’s heart trembled.
"It’s okay, give the clothes to your sister. Next time, I’ll bring you two more outfits, one for each of you."
Zhao Yanyan didn’t speak, her big eyes looking at Gu Bai, as if asking: "Really?"
Gu Bai composed himself, placed the notebooks back into her hands, and said softly: "Keep these notebooks, and promise Brother Bai that you’ll study hard in the future, and let your sister come to school, too. I will arrange someone to take care of your grandmother."
After saying that, without waiting for Zhao Yanyan’s reaction, he rushed out of the classroom door. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚫𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚫𝕟𝕖𝕥
Yi Jiahui, who was waiting with Xue Lin and the others at the doorway, hurriedly stepped forward when she heard Gu Bai calling her.
Before she could speak, Gu Bai said directly: "Did you see the little girl inside? Her name is Zhao Yanyan, she’s an orphan with a younger sister, and they both live with their grandmother. Go now and contact their grandmother in Heba Village, tell her that our foundation is willing to take on all the living expenses for their family and fully sponsor both girls until they graduate from college!"
"Understood, I’ll have someone contact them immediately."
Upon hearing this, the crowd present didn’t show much reaction.
After all, sponsoring two orphans is nothing compared to a charity project worth 20 billion.
People with a mundane mindset will always see the magnitude of charity efforts never paying attention to details.
Take Qian Gen Sheng, for example, his contributions are nothing compared to Gu Bai’s, but in terms of greatness, a thousand Gu Bais wouldn’t match him.
After checking on the students, as Gu Bai was about to leave, a staff member came over, supporting Jin Shulin.
Jin Shulin appeared shaky with excitement as he came before Gu Bai. He gently pushed aside the staff member supporting him and bent over as if he was about to bow to Gu Bai.
Seeing this, not only Gu Bai but also Xue Lin quickly rushed to stop him.
"Principal Jin, please don’t do that. I can’t accept such a gesture."
Jin Shulin has been volunteering in education for over 20 years, a name that Xue Lin was well aware of, and he also said: "Principal Jin, there’s no need for that."
Tears streamed down Jin Shulin’s cloudy eyes as he choked up: "I am thanking you on behalf of all the children who can attend school. You fully deserve it!"
After saying that, he somehow found a surge of strength, broke free from Gu Bai and Xue Lin, and bowed deeply to Gu Bai.
This scene was captured by the surrounding staff with their cameras.
After enduring Jin Shulin’s sincere gesture, Gu Bai helped him back up.
"Gu Bai, I know I’m not in a position to ask you for anything, but I hope you can promise me, even if you encounter difficulties in your charity work in the future, don’t lose faith in it.
The help from those of you with the ability is the hope for these children to get out of the mountains. Within your capacity, helping even one more child will bring one more expression of gratitude."
Gu Bai grasped Jin Shulin’s hand and earnestly assured him: "Rest assured, Principal Jin, I can’t promise how much I will contribute to charity in Hua Country, but I promise that unless there are no impoverished students left in the entire Hua Country, the Black Swan Foundation will never abandon supporting these children as long as I’m alive."
After making this promise.
The long-awaited system appeared again.
"Detected a strong will from the host, the system will provide a 10 billion annual charity fund, with the first fund disbursement on January 1, 2018."
As expected from the system!
A 10 billion annual dedicated fund now means I no longer have to pay out of pocket for charity work every year.
What does a yearly 10 billion signify?
Even if I only 10 billion, Gu Bai can be considered one of the most charitable individuals in Hua Country, and with an annual 10 billion, as long as the future Gu Bai doesn’t act recklessly, no one in Hua Country would dare trouble him.
Otherwise, they’d be challenging charity in Hua Country and the entirety of Hua Country.
This is a protective charm that allows Gu Bai to walk confidently!
As Gu Bai was stating these words, everyone present spontaneously began to applaud.
Xue Lin also joyfully addressed the crowd: "I will propose to our Xuyong County Education Department that after the construction of 5 Hope Primary Schools and 1 Hope Middle School, Chairman Gu should serve as Honorary Principal. I believe with Chairman Gu’s noble character, he will inspire all the students to strive forward and bring glory to the country!"
With Xuyong County taking the lead, it can be said that all Honorary Principals of the upcoming 1,000 Hope Primary Schools would be Gu Bai.
Just think about it for a moment.
What a formidable social status that represents?
As these children grow and enter society, each one can be considered a student of Gu Bai!
When meeting Gu Bai, they will respectfully call him Principal.
The title of this Principal holds a far greater weight than Principal Wang’s "Principal," incomparable.
Listening to the group of people around him praising him, Gu Bai smiled and said nothing, knowing that he had already planted a seed named hope on the road of charity.
And the seed will gradually blossom and bear fruit in the days to come.
Just as Gu Bai was preparing to go to the next school site with Xue Lin and the others, Yan Shen came out of the classroom.
Gu Bai turned around and looked at her with curiosity.
"Didn’t you say you wanted the children to wear new clothes tomorrow?"
Yan Shen’s face blushed from her cheeks to her ears, and she whispered: "You don’t have my contact information, how will you see that happen?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai smiled as he pulled out his phone.
"Let’s add each other on WeChat then. While you’re at Heba Village Primary School, if the children need anything, you can reach out to me directly."
The two exchanged WeChat contacts.
Gu Bai once again checked Yan Shen’s favorability towards himself.
Not high, not low, presumably the sincerity of Gu Bai’s treatment towards these children moved her to make such a gesture.
"Chairman Gu, you’re quite the talented pair, seize the opportunity."
Xue Lin whispered into Gu Bai’s ear.
Unexpectedly, Xue Lin, a dignified county head, would say something so unreliable, causing Gu Bai to roll his eyes and bid farewell to Jin Shulin once more.
"I hope that next time we meet, these children can attend class in a brand new and bright classroom."
Gu Bai softly said this to Yan Shen, and without any lingering, turned and walked away.
The others all followed Gu Bai and Xue Lin’s steps closely behind.
Watching Gu Bai’s departing back, Yan Shen, who thought of something, quickly ran into the classroom and said something to the children, leading them all to run out, including even the most introverted Zhao Yanyan.
"Gently wake the sleeping soul, slowly open your eyes..."
"See if the busy world is still spinning alone..."
Naive childlike voices floated into the air.
Making everyone instinctively turn back to capture this scene.
Gu Bai’s nose felt a bit sore. Given his current wealth, these actions could be considered insignificant, yet in the hearts of these children, it was a brand new hope.
"Let our smiles be filled with the pride of youth...
Let’s look forward to a better tomorrow!"
Such an old song, uplifted in youthful voices.
Gradually, the long-standing rain in Xuyong County suddenly stopped.
Under the clouds, a rainbow emerged, painting a breathtaking landscape.