Chapter 378: Take from the People and Give Back to the People
He Shu broke out in a cold sweat. Yes, unknowingly, he had become a tool of Chen He and Ma Dao, and the knife in their hands.
The sudden 800 million made He Shu lose his composure. All he was thinking about was what Chen He and Ma Dao were going to do with the money?
Later, I thought that it would be a good thing and a kind thing if Chen He’s dream could come true.
But he forgot that from now on, he would have to lose the life he was supposed to have in order to arrange the 800 million and for Chen He's dream.
He admitted that establishing the Hope Project was a great thing and might bring him a lot of glory, but what he liked was computers and the scientific and technological technologies they developed.
Can He Shu use the money for other purposes? Use it for his own purposes, ignoring Chen He's wishes?
"No matter what choice you make, grandpa will support you first."
"This matter cannot be implemented overnight, so Xiaoshu, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Why not take it slow?"
"Haha, you are still so young. No matter what you do, you must remember not to be impatient and to calm down."
He Shu nodded silently. He was indeed impatient and was only thinking about how to spend the 800 million as quickly as possible.
"Grandpa, if I turn this money in, what will it be used for?"
"That's a lot of money, and it will be used as the national budget, taken from the people and used for the people."
Grandpa looked at He Shu with a smile: "Why? Do you think it's a hot potato and want to hand it over?"
The old man’s first thought after learning about this was to ask He Shu to hand over the funds to the national treasury.
But he didn't say anything and let He Shu decide for himself.
Because the old man knew that even if the money was in He Shu's hands, he would not spend it indiscriminately, but would definitely use it to benefit the people.
This is what Mr. Qi is most proud of, his grandson is a very upright and good child.
No amount of benefits could tempt or blind his heart.
"Grandpa, it should be handed over . I hesitated before and wanted to do it myself because I was afraid that the money would not reach where it was needed."
The old man nodded: "I understand your concerns."
The outburst in Nanzhan this time has explained a lot of things. There are also people in Dadu who are blinded by greed and bring themselves to an irretrievable state.
"If that's all you're worried about, you can talk to your aunt."
"Aunt?"
"Yes, your aunt is working in the Commission for Discipline Inspection now. They are also responsible for the budget for special funds for discipline inspection and supervision."
He Shu felt much more relieved after hearing this. There would be no problem in handing it over to his aunt. He absolutely trusted his aunt.
Having found a solution, He Shu stopped worrying about it.
He immediately called his aunt and asked her when she would be able to come back, or if he could go over.
When Qi Xue heard that her eldest nephew was looking for her for something important, she quickly drove back home.
The two of them discussed the funds carefully in He Shu's room. He Shu put forward several requirements, and after thinking about it, Qi Xue felt that they were feasible.
"Nephew, have you really thought about it? Do you want to hand over the money to the state and use it to set up a special education fund?"
He Shu nodded solemnly: "Of course I have considered it. Auntie, you just need to help ensure that the funds are put into practical use."
"But do you know? After it is handed over, it will be funded by the state."
"I understand, auntie. I don't need fame. I just want to have a clear conscience."
He Shu knew what his aunt meant. If he set up the foundation personally, he would gain endless fame.
After all, this is an extremely great thing, and it is not a small amount of money. He Shu will become a celebrity all of a sudden. No matter what he does in the future, it will be much easier with this halo.
But at the same time, He Shu believes that behind those honors, there will also be other troubles for him.
"Okay, since you have made up your mind, then Auntie will definitely help you look after this project."
After the two of them agreed, the next day, He Shu went to the relevant department with his aunt to handle the formalities.
He Shu did not conceal the source of funds. In fact, if he did not say it, he would also receive corresponding rewards and honors if he donated to the country in his own name.
Because the money was made very cleanly, He Shu could completely say that it was earned through his own investment.
But He Shu ultimately chose not to do so. Instead, he explained the source very clearly and helped recover the funds.
Perhaps some people would think that He Shu is very stupid. Why wouldn’t he want the honor that he got for free?
But He Shu was so stupid, because after this night he figured it out.
My grandfather said that we should take from the people and give back to the people.
This money is not his, not Ma Dao's, not Chen He's, and certainly not those corrupt officials'.
This money belongs to the people and the country, so he cannot deceive himself.
He Shu's request also received very good feedback.
This money will be used to establish a special education fund to be used in Nanzhan and all surrounding poor mountainous areas.
Especially in the area that Chen He visited that year, there was unremitting police inspection and educational assistance.
I believe that it won’t be long before the people there will forget about opium, refuse drugs, put what they have learned into practice, and make that land better and better.
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On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, godfather Zhao Qishui came to Dadu.
He Shu drove to the airport to pick him up, and then the two of them prepared to go directly to Dadu Prison.
Godfather brought Zhao Yan a new set of clothes, new shoes, candies, cigarettes, fruits, and books on auto repair, filling up a box.
"Godfather also bought you new clothes. I'll show them to you when we get home."
Although Zhao Qishui knew that He Shu was very sensible, he was still afraid that he would feel disappointed.
He quickly explained that he didn't buy it just for Zhao Yan. He Shu was moved and sad after hearing that.
"Godfather, do you treat me like a child? How can I be angry about this? Let's go, let's go see Brother Zhao Yan as soon as possible."
He Shu helped his godfather carry the box, got into the car, and drove to the prison skillfully.
Zhao Qishui sat in the passenger seat, looking at He Shu, and his mind recalled the time when He Shu first went to the car wash.
"Haha, you've really grown up. You drive better and better. Do you remember the first time I taught you how to drive? You nodded every three steps. I almost vomited."
He Shu couldn't help but laugh: "Godfather, you were brave at that time. I wasn't even an adult yet, but you let me drive."
"What are you afraid of? Although you were young at that time, you were steady."
As Zhao Qishui was talking, he felt his eyes become moist for some reason.
He turned his head and looked out the car window. After the emotion in his heart passed, he turned back to look at He Shu.
"I see you've lost a lot of weight. How come you can't gain weight?"
"Really? I don't feel thinner." He Shu laughed, "My aunt cooks me delicious food every day, how can I lose weight?"
Zhao Qishui didn't say anything more, but He Shu's face did not look very good, and he looked thinner than the last time he left.
"Oh, by the way, I went to the new house before I came here. Oh, that house was cleaned up by Miaomiao..."
"Godfather, have you seen it?"
"Well, wait until you go back and take a look yourself. Haha, the little girl is very thoughtful and decorated the house as if it were a bridal chamber. By the way, you two are not really planning to get married in that house in the future, are you? I think the area is still a little small..."
Listening to his godfather's nagging, He Shu began to feel curious and expectant. What has Xia Miao turned their home into?
