Chapter 174
Zhang Yong and others looked at each other in bewilderment. Old Li's confession and Zhou Feng's statement directly put the matter on the table, which was completely different from their previous plan.
They originally wanted to see who Zhou Feng was, and there was no reason to refuse this request.
The tacit understanding cultivated over the years made them know what each other meant with just a glance without having to discuss.
Seeing that no one objected, Zhang Yong said,"Okay."
Zhou Feng smiled and glanced at Old Li. That look made the old man feel embarrassed. This poverty alleviation was really a bit lame.
Old Li was a little embarrassed and said unhappily,"Hey, come on, I know this matter is very detailed. I will settle accounts with them after I have spoken out."
Zhou Feng did not provoke him anymore, and said to these people,"My name is Zhou Feng. I am currently the village chief of Kaoshantun, Hongshi Commune. I am also the actual person in charge of Zhengfeng Company, which is the factory where you are now."
"Our company has set up a public welfare department. Uncle Li is the head of this department. The main work direction is to help veterans and provide charity education."
"Our company's main business is the export of electronic products, and the profit is decent. Compared with most people, I should be considered relatively wealthy, but I am not so rich that I can't afford to spend it. The reason why I do charity work is that I can do it within my ability, and on the other hand, I really want to do something valuable for the society."
"The reason why I chose veterans is not for anything else, but simply because I don’t want these national heroes to be burdened by life after returning. This is also the inspiration Uncle Li gave me."
"As for education, it is because they deserve help. On a larger scale, education represents the future of the country. On a smaller scale, educating a college student may change a family or even a village."
"By the way, I am also the village chief, so in this small village of Kaoshantun, all our children don’t need to pay for schooling, it is all borne by the village."
"You don't need to worry about money when you get into college. The village will give subsidies every year. All the aid is free of charge. As long as you are a villager of Kaoshantun, there are no additional conditions."
Zhou Feng said what he wanted to say in the calmest tone. He didn't mean to show off, but just wanted to let these veterans know who he is.
If these people were not veterans, Zhou Feng would have left directly when they raised questions, and would have gladly accepted the money they collected.
But the identities of these people deserve an explanation.
The plain words showed off to everyone present. There was too much information conveyed in Zhou Feng's words.
When they heard that all the children in the village didn't need to spend money to go to school, they were all shocked.
Another thing they didn't expect was that Zhou Feng was actually the village chief!
Although the village chief is not a cadre, he can be the village chief in a village. It represents too many things.
First of all, this person must be a prestigious person in the village, otherwise he can't control the villagers, and no one will obey him.
Before coming, they imagined that Zhou Feng should be a middle-aged man from Hong Kong Island who spoke poor Mandarin.
But when they met, they found that the gap between him and his imagination was too big. Such a young man in his early twenties is not only the boss of such a large factory, but also the village chief?
Zhang Yong thought this was even more absurd, but what Zhou Feng said was too easy to investigate. Just asking around in the village would tell the truth.
Zhou Feng didn't need to tell this lie, he had to believe this fact.
After a long silence, Zhang Yong said:"Comrade Zhou Feng, what's the matter with Lao Li saying that you are the boss of Hong Kong Island?"
Everyone also looked at Zhou Feng. How did Zhou Feng, a village chief from Kaoshan Village, become the boss of a Hong Kong Island company?
The reason why they were so suspicious was because of this reason. Would a Hong Kong Island boss be so kind?
Moreover, their identities were very sensitive. Although they had retired, their identities as veterans gave them a natural sense of mission. They were afraid that Zhou Feng had some bad intentions and would corrupt them with sugar-coated bullets and then put forward some conditions that were unfavorable to the country.
Zhou Feng smiled and said,"If an individual produces and sells industrial products, it is speculation. You should all know this."
"However, Hong Kong-funded enterprises are allowed, so they registered their companies in Hong Kong Island to facilitate domestic production and processing."
This reason is very strong, but it is obviously not something that ordinary people can do. Not to mention registering a company, even going to Hong Kong Island is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Everyone was silent when they heard this. After they understood it, they were not relieved, but a little embarrassed.
After all, they spent real money to help their comrades who were in difficult lives, but in the end, not only were they not grateful, but they also suspected that they had ulterior motives. This would make anyone feel uncomfortable.
Old Li finally let out a sigh of relief at this time. He almost felt suffocated to death in the past two days.
Facing Zhang Yong's look of seeking help, Old Li ignored him and rolled his eyes.
How could Zhou Feng not see their embarrassment? His explanation of these things was not embarrassing.
Before Zhang Yong, Zhou Feng spoke:
"I, Zhou Feng, can pat my chest and say that everything I do is legal and compliant, and I want to do my best to contribute to the motherland and society."
This resounding statement once again made all the veterans look at him with admiration.
Zhou Feng paused and said:"But this is just my current idea. There are too many temptations in this society, and no one can guarantee that they can keep their original aspirations for a lifetime."
"In order to eliminate this risk, I sincerely invite you all, are you interested in working for us? I hope that all of us can supervise each other and grow together!"
Everyone was a little stunned by Zhou Feng's words just now. How could they say that they might go astray in the future? Only after hearing the end did they understand what Zhou Feng meant.
It was obviously to help the veterans out of their difficulties, but they gave such a reason to save everyone's face.
Zhang Yong took the lead in expressing his opinion:"Comrade Zhou Feng, I personally appreciate your help to the veterans, and I admire what you have done. We didn't know what was good for us before." Before
Zhou Feng could speak, Zhang Yong continued:"As for work, we do have many old comrades who need it. Most of them are injured and cannot do physical labor. I hope you will not despise them and treat them well!"
"I salute you here!"
He stood up and the others also stood up.
"salute!"