Chapter 859 Not for Others
He knows that true charity is not for the recognition of others, but for those in need to live a better life.
Liang Lu always stood firmly beside Qi Tongwei and supported him. She helped Qi Tongwei handle the daily affairs of the charity fund and visited poor areas with him to understand the needs of the recipients. With their joint efforts, the influence of the charity fund has become increasingly greater and has been recognized and supported by more and more people.
At the same time, Qi Tongwei also achieved new results in his work. An important project he was responsible for was successfully completed, contributing to the development of the city. His efforts and contributions were highly praised by his leaders and colleagues, but Qi Tongwei did not become complacent because he knew that he still had a lot to do.
On a sunny day, Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu brought the children to the beach again. This time, they were celebrating the first anniversary of the establishment of the charity fund. The children ran and played on the beach, while Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu looked at the sea in front of them and recalled every detail of the past year.
"Tongwei, we have experienced a lot and gained a lot this year." Liang Lu said with emotion, "I feel that our lives have become more fulfilling and meaningful."
Qi Tongwei smiled and said: "Yes, helping others makes us feel the value of life. Moreover, through the charity fund, we have also made many like-minded friends. It feels great to work together for a common goal."
Looking at the children playing happily on the beach, Qi Tongwei's heart was filled with hope.
He took a deep breath of the salty and humid air, feeling the gentle breeze on his face. He thought that life would return to its original state, and he would move forward steadily on the road of public welfare, with the company and support of his family, and live a peaceful life. However, the gears of fate turned quietly, and a new storm was quietly brewing.
Shortly after the celebration, Qi Tongwei noticed something unusual at a meeting to promote a public welfare project. When checking the accounts, the staff responsible for financial auditing found several unidentified fund flows. Although the amount was not huge, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Qi Tongwei frowned, knowing that in the operation of a public welfare fund, any trace of financial opacity could lead to a crisis of trust, which would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the public welfare cause they had devoted their efforts to.
"This matter must be thoroughly investigated." Qi Tongwei said to the team members seriously, "Our charity fund is to help those who really need help, and there can be no room for impurities."
Therefore, an internal investigation was quietly launched. Qi Tongwei and his team members worked day and night, carefully combing through every account and checking every document, trying to find out the source and destination of these abnormal funds. During the investigation, they found that the flow of these funds pointed to a seemingly ordinary business account, but after further digging, they found that there was a complex network of relationships behind this account, which seemed to be related to some forces trying to use public welfare funds for personal gain.
At the same time, some doubts began to emerge from the outside world. Some media got the news from nowhere and began to report on the financial situation of the charity fund. For a time, public opinion was in an uproar. The public's trust in the charity fund dropped sharply, and donors expressed concerns, and some even asked to withdraw their donations.
Facing this sudden crisis, Qi Tongwei felt unprecedented pressure. He knew that every decision at this time was related to the survival of the charity fund and the future of the children and families in poor areas who depended on the fund.
Liang Lu felt distressed when she saw Qi Tongwei's increasingly haggard face. She stood firmly beside Qi Tongwei and encouraged him, "Tongwei, we will definitely get through this difficult time. As long as we have a clear conscience, there is nothing to be afraid of."
With Liang Lu's support, Qi Tongwei pulled himself together and decided to take the initiative. He held a press conference, frankly explained the current progress of the investigation to the public, and promised to find out the truth in the shortest possible time and give everyone an explanation.
"The original intention of establishing our charity fund was to bring hope and warmth to those living in difficult situations," Qi Tongwei said sincerely at the press conference. "Over the past year, we have witnessed countless beneficiaries' lives changed because of our efforts. This is our most precious wealth. Now, we have encountered some difficulties, but please believe that we will stick to our original intention, find out the root cause of the problem, and get the charity fund back on track."
However, the investigation process was much more difficult than expected. Those forces hidden in the dark seemed to sense the danger and began to try every means to interfere with the investigation. They used various means to try to destroy evidence and even threatened the staff involved in the investigation.
One night, Qi Tongwei was on his way home when he was suddenly stopped by several strangers. The leader said coldly, "Qi Tongwei, you'd better stop investigating, or you'll be in trouble."
Qi Tongwei looked the other person straight in the eye without fear: "Do you think you can scare me like this? I won't let you destroy the charity fund. People who break the law will eventually not escape the punishment of the law."
Seeing that his threats were ineffective, the stranger glared at Qi Tongwei fiercely, then turned and left. Qi Tongwei watched them leave, and his determination to find out the truth became stronger.
After returning home, Qi Tongwei told Liang Lu about this. Although Liang Lu was worried, she still encouraged Qi Tongwei: "Tongwei, I believe in you. We can't be intimidated by these people. We must persevere."
With the support of his family and the joint efforts of his team members, Qi Tongwei finally found the key clue. It turned out that a staff member of the public welfare fund, under the temptation of interests, colluded with external forces and attempted to defraud the public welfare fund by falsifying accounts and falsely reporting projects.
Qi Tongwei immediately handed the evidence to the police. The police quickly took action and arrested all the suspects. As the truth came to light, public opinion changed. The public's trust in the charity fund gradually recovered, and donors once again extended a helping hand.
After experiencing this storm, Qi Tongwei deeply realized that the development of public welfare requires not only love and enthusiasm, but also a sound management system and strict supervision mechanism. Therefore, he carried out a comprehensive reform of the management system of the public welfare fund, introduced a professional audit team, strengthened internal supervision, and ensured that every penny of funds could be truly used for those in need.