Chapter 29: Education Funds

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  Back in Chujia Village, the two He Shou Wu plants sold by Chujia Qiang earned nearly 800,000 yuan. This news quickly spread throughout the entire village of Chujia and even to several neighboring villages. While admiring Chujia Qiang's good luck, many people also rushed into the mountains to try their luck, hoping to become rich overnight.

  The old village chief soon found Chu Jiaqiang again. Since Chu Jiaqiang returned, he had given him too many surprises. This old village chief deeply felt the importance of education and was originally worried about how to use that money before, but now he immediately had an idea. He came over specifically to ask for Chu Jiaqiang's opinion.

  "Village Chief, you shouldn't have come to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, should you?" Chu Jiaqiang asked with a smile. As he spoke, he hastily invited the old village chief to sit inside and quickly poured a cup of tea to present to him.

  "Heh heh! You're a clever kid. No rush to drink the tea, I want to talk to you about something. Actually, this matter was supposed to be discussed with the whole village three or four days ago, but because of my own reasons, it's been delayed. We plan to gather everyone tonight to discuss it. But first, I'd like to ask for your opinion." The old village chief put down his tea cup and prioritized settling the matter before drinking.

  "Oh! According to Village Chief Grandfather's own thinking, what good ideas are there?" Chu Jiaqiang asked.

  "Alas! Our Chujia Village is poor, and it's not without reason. Firstly, as you said, the transportation is inconvenient. Secondly, there are no lucrative resources or energy sources like mineral deposits; thirdly, which is also very important, education is lagging behind. I plan to use this money on education, hoping to make up for some of the shortcomings." The old village chief analyzed.

  Chu's family nodded and said, "This idea is not bad! Originally, I thought that if this money was invested in transportation, it would be effective. But after hearing your thoughts, Village Chief Grandfather, I think it's a good method too. My initial thinking was somewhat wishful, and the operation would be very difficult."

  The old village chief smiled slightly, knowing the reason why Chu Jiaqiang had been hesitant before. Because the issue of road repair was not mentioned for the first time, every time a meeting was convened to mobilize everyone, it would be put on the agenda, but in the end, nothing came of it. If that sum of money were to be used for road repairs, most villagers would definitely disagree.

  The reason is simple, everyone thinks that since they don't have a car, there's no need to repair the road too well, it feels unfair. In fact, this idea isn't unreasonable either, although it's a bit selfish. This is also a matter of knowledge, many people in the village didn't even finish elementary school, they're illiterate, and their vision is short-sighted, unable to see the long-term prospects, which gives rise to that kind of thinking.

  So, this brings us back to the issue of education. If we invest money in education, the situation will definitely be different. Think about it, every rural family has two or three children who want to go to school? If you put that money into it, can they not agree? And with the precedent of Chu Jiaqiang's university-educated wealth, they are not afraid to move their hearts. According to him, now in ten families, nine families will spare no effort to let their children go to school.

  "I also think so, but how to operate specifically, I want to ask your thoughts." This is one of the purposes of the old village chief, and he has come over this time with a total of two purposes.

  Chu Jiaqiang thought for a moment and then said, "This isn't difficult. Let me share my own opinion! Whether it's reasonable or not, Village Chief Grandfather, you can consider it yourself. After all, I'm still young, and there may be many aspects that I haven't thought through thoroughly."

  "Alright! You speak, speak boldly, I'll support you from behind." The old village chief found that although Chu Jiaqiang had become the richest man in Chu Family Village, he was still humble and unassuming, without any air of superiority, which made him very pleased.

  "Nowadays, studying is free of charge for high school and below. So, at this stage, children can be encouraged with a reward system, giving suitable rewards to excellent students every semester or year, encouraging them to study hard." Chu Jiaqiang said.

  The old village chief nodded, this measure is not bad, he was most worried about the problem at this stage, and these children are the most.

  "For high school students, we can choose one of the two aspects to provide assistance, that is, living expenses and tuition fees. Everyone knows that there are no high schools in the town, and going to the city increases living expenses, which is undeniable and one of the headaches for most parents. Just choose one of the two aspects, never take on both." Chu Jiaqiang reminded at last.

  "Oh? Why is that?" Actually, the old village chief also knew in his heart that the amount of money was not small, but it was absolutely not a lot either. If it were fully covered, it would definitely not be practical.

  "The amount of money is one aspect, but more importantly, it's about leaving some of the responsibility for education to the villagers, so they can take it to heart and benefit from it in the future." Chu Jiaqiang said incisively.

  The old village chief suddenly woke up and realized that this was a problem he had not thought of.

  "Not bad! That's indeed worth noting, go on."

  "Also, just one more thing. For students who get into college, we can give them a suitable reward, and also lend money to those in need at zero interest."

  "Is that so?" The old village chief originally intended for students who were admitted to university, the tuition fees would be uniformly paid by the village finances.

  He knew that the money was not much, and this was also his second goal in coming here, to persuade Chu's family to donate some more. Then, every year in the future, there would definitely be some public income in the village, which would also be included, so it should just barely be enough.

  Chu's family nodded and explained: "This can stimulate the fighting spirit of college students. Village chief, you think! If the village finances help them unconditionally, it will make them go to university without any family economic pressure. As the saying goes, no pressure, no motivation! No motivation, then there is no fighting spirit, going to university is just for fun. This is also one of the drawbacks of universities now, many college students come to university just to enjoy themselves and forget their purpose in coming to university."

  The old village chief sighed again: Those who have read books are indeed different!

  "Alright, it's settled then. You must come over tonight, just explain things clearly and everyone will accept it. Although the people of our Chu Family Village are not highly educated, they're not unreasonable either. Oh! By the way, I heard you've made tens of millions, isn't it time for you to do something for your hometown?" The old village chief's fox tail had finally been exposed.

  "Huh? That... Village Chief Grandfather, what do you want me to do? As long as it's possible, I'll definitely try my best." Chu Jiaqiang was taken aback for a moment, then forced a bitter smile, thinking to himself that trouble has come!

  "Haha! You also know that the money is not a lot, and the plan we just discussed is a long-term expenditure, it can't be pushed forward without some money!" The old village chief had a smile on his face, now that I've said this, you should understand too, right?

  The Chu family was once very wealthy, but now he no longer has the same pursuit of wealth as before, feeling that it's enough to just have enough. This might be one of the effects of his cultivation. Moreover, he also wants to do something for the village.

  "That's it! I'll take out 100,000 and invest it in our village's education fund. I wonder if Village Chief Grandfather will be satisfied?" Chu Jiaqiang also didn't mind that little money, he had planned it out before, apart from investing in the riverbank and reservoir, there would definitely be some left over.

  The old village chief was taken aback, not expecting the young man to be so generous, throwing out 100,000 yuan in one go. Originally, he thought that donating 50,000 would already be quite remarkable. He became even more satisfied with Chu Jiaqiang and immediately replied: "Satisfied, very satisfied! Don't worry, I will help you record this good deed in the family annals." The old village chief didn't forget to give Chu Jiaqiang a sweet date as consolation.

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