Chapter 481 Many Problems
“Some time ago, I heard someone say something very interesting about being an official.
Once their false masks are removed, they are nothing but a bunch of liars;
Once you look into the source of their wealth, you’ll find they’re just a bunch of robbers;
Once their books are audited, they are nothing more than a bunch of thieves;
Once their lifestyle is exposed to the public, they are nothing more than a group of hooligans;
Once their true colors are revealed, they are nothing but a group of demons!" A fat man who had been silent all this time smiled and said something very philosophical to the group.
"Fatty, you know what, there is some truth to that. Take the company where I did my internship, for example, almost all the data is fake. They are used to deceiving their superiors and subordinates, just like liars.
As for the robbers, thieves, and hooligans mentioned later, I think the description is very appropriate. To a certain extent, they are more hateful than real robbers, thieves, and hooligans, and they are more harmful to society. "Wei Hua took over the conversation.
Qi Tongwei felt uncomfortable listening to these young people chatting.
Although what they said is somewhat one-sided and not all officials have problems, it is undeniable that the number of officials with problems is very large.
Robbers, thieves, and hooligans are indeed despicable, but the area they cause harm to is very small and they are easy to catch.
On the contrary, those officials are difficult to catch because they act in secret and protect each other, and the harm they bring is even greater when they hold public power.
It is precisely because of some of their behaviors that the people's trust in officials has dropped to the lowest point since the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is no wonder that the government has vigorously carried out anti-corruption efforts, hitting both tigers and flies.
"Tongwei, what they said may not be true. Don't take it to heart. Besides, you are a good official who deserves praise." Pei Qianqian whispered to comfort him.
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm not that fragile. The current leaders do have very low moral quality, and some even have no moral bottom line. It's no wonder that the masses think so."
When thinking of Liu Ge, Qi Tongwei found it difficult to say with confidence that there was nothing wrong with the officials' moral bottom line.
"The moral quality of officials is not just a problem in our China. It is a common problem in all countries around the world. Take the ugly country for example. The officials in their country are no better than those in our country." Pei Qianqian didn't know what to say and could only classify this as a common phenomenon.
Qi Tongwei nodded, he understood what Pei Qianqian said.
In his opinion, no matter where you are, there are always some bad apples, and there are quite a few of them. The difference lies in whether they are secretive enough and whether the punishment is severe enough.
Take the U.S. for example, racial discrimination is getting worse and worse, shootings have been increasing, and medical problems are no less serious than those in China. It’s just that they have Hollywood, the world’s largest propaganda agency, which has brainwashed some people.
No matter where you go or what level of development you achieve, in that country, ordinary people are like cattle and horses, a group that is harmed by the rulers. Without the exploitation of ordinary people, how can the rich class enjoy a comfortable life?
"Xiaoxiao, I heard that you went to the disaster area." Wei Hua asked the short-haired girl sitting next to him, interrupting Qi Tongwei's thoughts and making him focus on these people.
He also wanted to hear how young people today think, their views on society, and what problems exist.
"I went." The girl called Xiaoxiao was in a bad mood.
"Xiaoxiao, you are so brave. I heard that the rainstorm and flood disaster in North China are very serious." Wei Hua complimented.
"Stop talking, I've lost faith in charity." Xiaoxiao said depressedly.
"What do you mean?" Everyone knew that Xiaoxiao was a kind-hearted girl who often participated in charity organizations when she was in school.
Xiaoxiao took a sip of beer and then said angrily, "North China was hit by a disaster this time. A friend of mine has a relatively wealthy family, so out of sympathy, he bought a lot of clothes and stationery to donate to the affected students.
We originally thought that after we got there, we would not only be welcomed by everyone, but also get cooperation from the locals. However, the reality was not the case at all.
When we arrived at the location, the mayors, school principals and village heads in the disaster-stricken areas did not welcome us at all, saying that human resources were limited.
If the villagers in the disaster-stricken areas had not taken the initiative to help us, there would be no one to distribute the goods.”
"Why is this?" Wei Hua asked puzzledly.
"What they want is money." Qi Tongwei said silently in his heart.
Xiaoxiao said angrily: "What else could it be? They want money! If we donate things, they can't just pocket them!
Bullshit! They also said that we are not professionals and going there would easily cause chaos.
The meaning behind their words is that we should change the donation of goods to donation of money. What a bunch of scumbags!"
You can tell from her words how angry the girl named Xiaoxiao is.
It's no wonder. I went to the disaster area to help, but I didn't expect to run into a jerk who was greedy for money. No one would be in a good mood.
"So they can't be corrupt when donating goods, but they can be corrupt when donating money." Gao Zhi at the side revealed the secret.
"Tongwei, what this girl said is true, this situation is indeed quite common!
In particular, some official organizations always deliberately suppress and discredit privately run charities.
Besides, the more open and transparent the charity is, the more severe the suppression and smearing it will receive." Pei Qianqian said slowly in a low voice.
When Qi Tongwei heard this, his heart was moved and he instantly understood the reason.
For their own interests, these organizations do not disclose their financial status to the public. However, those charities that are open and transparent can naturally win the trust and support of the public more easily and thus obtain more donations.
In their eyes, this is tantamount to blatantly robbing the money that belongs to them.
"Can you tell me in detail?" Qi Tongwei asked in a low voice.
"You are busy on weekdays, so I didn't tell you.
In the beginning, I also donated money to some organizations several times, and the amount was not small.
Later, when I looked deeper into it, I discovered that their handling fees and operating costs were as high as 50% or even more!
You also know that I have managed a company. A quick calculation will show that this much is not needed.
So from then on, I never donated money to them again, and instead donated supplies directly." Pei Qianqian continued to explain all this to Qi Tongwei in a soft voice.
At this moment, before Qi Tongwei could say anything, Wei Hua and others sitting at another table also talked about the issue of charitable organizations.
"Charities are called charities, but how much of their money is actually used for charity? Most of it enriches the management."
“That’s right, if it’s really for charity, people would still be willing to donate even if they don’t have ten or eight dollars more, but unfortunately the reality is not like that.
The money we saved and donated was used by them for gambling, buying luxury cars and houses, and supporting internet celebrities.”
"That makes sense. These grandsons should be shot. They are more hateful than corrupt officials and they deceive everyone's sympathy."
Listening to several people's complaints about charity, Qi Tongwei knew that he had an additional task, which was to rectify charitable organizations.
However, he also knew how complicated the charitable organization was. It was no less complicated than the banking system and the real estate market, and it still required careful planning. However, he could ask his wife or Gao Xiaoqin to set up a charitable organization in the name of the company.
"Qianqian, the children are grown up now, and with my status it is not suitable for you to go into business. I think you can set up a charity, a completely transparent charity." Qi Tongwei suggested.
"Can I do it?" Pei Qianqian asked uncertainly.
"Why not? You were an excellent entrepreneur back then. Managing a charity organization is a piece of cake for you. What's even better is that you have Gao Xiaoqin and others to help you!" Qi Tongwei encouraged his wife.
"Okay, I'll go down and study it and set it up as soon as possible." Pei Qianqian seemed to have found her second spring.