Restarting life by going to the countryside to support medical work

Chapter 641 Satisfaction
Only Li Yancheng knew that, let alone 10% or 20%, even if the factory's production line ran 24 hours a day, the output wouldn't be enough to sell domestically, let alone export. There was simply nothing for them to export.

The businessmen who invested and built factories in China in the early days all thought about producing products at low cost here and then selling them to other countries.

When talking with local governments, the officials on the government side also thought the same way, in order to earn foreign exchange. On the one hand, they also didn't believe that those products could sell very well domestically.

Next, Cheng Jianwen consulted with Li Yancheng about policy-related issues.

For businessmen, policy stability is extremely important; constant policy changes are unbearable for anyone.

Li Yancheng patiently explained the policy to him again and told him that the policy would only get better and better in the future, and would not go backward.

Regarding policy issues, local leaders, as well as the leaders in charge of foreign affairs and commerce departments, had all explained them to Cheng Jianwen, but he still felt uneasy.

Now, when Li Yancheng explains it to him, the content is actually the same thing over and over again. He has heard it so many times over the past few days that he has memorized it all.

Although he heard the same content, his feelings were different after hearing his brother's interpretation.

Today was the first time the two brothers had sat down together and talked properly. He hadn't felt anything special when they met before, but this time, especially when Li Yancheng was explaining the policies to him, his expression became serious.

His change in expression seemed unremarkable, but it was completely different for Cheng Jianwen.

In short, it's a difference in presence.

When Li Yancheng's expression turned serious, Cheng Jianwen felt as if he were facing a mountain, the pressure was immense, and he could hardly breathe.

He had met leaders before, whether it was the old master of the Cheng family or the current head of the Cheng family. His father, Cheng Huaigu, was a cunning old fox who had been in the business world for decades, and each of them had a unique aura.

When he was in the United States, he met many high-ranking officials in politics. Especially in the last two years, after taking over the Cheng Group's overseas investment projects, he would often go to different countries to investigate the market, and the people he welcomed and saw off were all local leaders.

Whether it was his own family or other leaders he met, although they all had their own unique aura, none of them made him feel particularly uncomfortable.

"What happened?"

Seeing that Cheng Jianwen's expression had turned somewhat unpleasant, Li Yancheng asked with concern.

Cheng Jianwen shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's nothing, it's just that when you look serious, I feel like I can't breathe while sitting in front of you."

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Li Yancheng's face.

The moment that smile appeared, Cheng Jianwen immediately felt as if the heavy weight that had been pressing on his heart had been lifted, making him feel much lighter.

"That's basically all I've seen and heard. Is there anything else you don't understand?"

“I basically understand. Actually, when I was inspecting those places, they did explain the various policies to me. I was just a little worried. You should understand, brother.”

"Of course I understand, it's okay. If there's anything you're worried about or anything you can't explain clearly, I can continue to explain it to you."

"No need," Cheng Jianwen shook his head and said, "Hearing you say that makes me feel much more at ease."

"Thank you for your trust in me. As for what I've seen and heard, there are some things I might say that might make me seem a bit sentimental, but I still want to say them."

"Brother, we are brothers. Although we have never lived together, I have often heard my parents, grandparents, maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts and uncles talk about you since I can remember."

I've known since I was little that I have an older brother, but because of the war, you couldn't live at home. I also longed to have an older brother, and I hoped that you could tell my second and third uncles, just like Dad did for them, that I was here for them and they could do whatever they wanted. This thought became even stronger after I joined the company.

Brother, you don't know, what I actually like is music, rock. I formed a band with some classmates back in high school. We played together, made a ruckus together, and those days were really happy.

But everything changed after I went to university. Everyone told me that I was a child of the Cheng family, and I had to shoulder the responsibilities I should bear and lead the Cheng family, a century-old family, to continue on.

In order not to disappoint my family, I had to suppress my personality, start learning business and company management, give up all my holidays and my hobbies. Over the years, outsiders have thought I was a qualified successor, but that's not what I actually wanted to do at all.

When I learned one day that you had been found, do you know what my first reaction was?

Li Yancheng didn't answer the question; he simply lit a cigarette and waited for the other person to continue.

Cheng Jianwen didn't really expect to get any answers from his brother; he just paused for a moment before continuing.

"Brother, my first thought is that I hope you can come back soon and take over the company so that I can have fun and do what I like."

To be honest, some people have told me that when you come back, you will take away everything that originally belonged to me: the position of family heir, the company shares, countless riches. Some people have even told me, openly and secretly, to find a way to get rid of you.

hehe……"

At this point, Cheng Jianwen smiled and shook his head: "They don't understand me at all. They have no idea what I want. Brother, besides our parents and grandpa, I'm probably the one who most wants you to come back."

I'm saying all this for no other reason than to tell you, brother, we're brothers. The old saying goes, "Even tiger-hunting brothers are close." Because we've never lived together, we might not have much of a bond, but the same blood flows in our veins; even broken bones are connected by tendons.

Li Yancheng never expected that his one sentence would provoke his younger brother to say so much. Regardless of whether what he said was true or false, it was at least very comforting to hear.

He could particularly understand what Cheng Jianwen meant. Wanting to do what you love sounds simple, but reality often goes against your ideals.

Adults have many responsibilities and can no longer afford to be willful.

He didn't continue Cheng Jianwen's words, but instead returned to what he hadn't finished saying earlier.

"What I want to say is that I will not interfere with the Cheng family's investments. Whether it is preparing to invest in building a factory or how much to invest, I hope it is all from a commercial perspective, not because I am here, and they want to create some political achievements for me."

"And as I discussed with the old man and Mrs. Cheng a couple of days ago, I'll reiterate my stance today: I won't take a single penny of the Cheng Group's shares or the Cheng family's assets." Seeing that Cheng Jianwen was about to say something, Li Yancheng waved his hand: "Don't rush, let me finish. The reason I don't want anything is, firstly, that I am a member of an organization in China, a cadre, while you are currently holding U.S. passports; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you're foreigners."

As an official with administrative rank, it's hard to say whether I'm taking money from foreigners, even if those foreigners are relatives I haven't seen for years.

Besides, I have my own political ambitions and don't want to give others any leverage against me. I hope you can understand.

After hearing Li Yancheng's last words, Cheng Jianwen, who had wanted to say something, fell silent. He knew his brother was right; if he really wanted to continue in politics, he couldn't accept gifts from foreigners.

This is true even in the United States.

“Brother, I understand what you mean. I will discuss it with Mom and Dad later and set up a charitable foundation with the shares that originally belonged to you, your sister-in-law, Huansheng, and Xiaoyu. In the future, we will do charity work in China in your names.”

Upon hearing this, Li Yancheng raised an eyebrow. He couldn't refuse Cheng Jianwen's suggestion; it was a good deed and he had to support it.

but……

"Don't rush to report what I've seen and heard. I need to report it to my superiors and get their approval before we discuss this matter."

"Of course, whatever we do is based on the premise of not causing you any trouble. Brother, we all want the best for you. We want you to return to the Cheng family because Mom and Dad hope to fill the gap of the fatherly and motherly love you have missed for decades. We want you to take over those shares because we hope you can live a good life in the future."

My suggestion to use the shares I gave you to establish a charitable foundation is also to ensure that it does not affect your future.

Another thing you can rest assured about is that when the Cheng family sends people to China to manage their business in the future, they will definitely be screened. Those with criminal records will definitely not be sent. We guarantee that the people who come will not abuse their status to cause trouble for you in China.

Having said all that, what else could Li Yancheng say besides thank you?

"It's best not to let too many people know about my relationship with the Cheng family."

"That's for sure. Apart from the direct descendants of the family, no one else will be allowed to know."

The conversation with Cheng Jianwen eased Li Yancheng's anxiety, which had been building since the family reunion.

He had never met his biological father, but he could sense the Cheng family's feelings for him from Fu Shuyi and the old master of the Cheng family. They felt deeply guilty and wanted to make it up to him.

The problem is, this is not what he wants. What he wants is very simple: peace, a happy life with his wife and children, and a successful career. He has never wanted great wealth or status.

Moreover, with the few prescriptions he possesses, if he sells them at the right time to foreign pharmaceutical companies, he could fetch hundreds of millions of US dollars, if not millions. Then, with that money, once China's state-owned enterprise reform begins, he can try to buy shares in a few of these companies. As long as he doesn't act recklessly, his family will be able to live a prosperous life for generations to come.

The problem is that his ambitions lie elsewhere. Given a second chance at life, he would certainly leave his children enough wealth to ensure they wouldn't have to struggle for a meager living in the future. But he also understood the principle of teaching a man to fish rather than giving him a fish.

The large courtyard in Ya'er Hutong was prepared by him for his children. The antiques he had acquired from the trust store in his personal storage room in previous years were also prepared for his children. The precious furniture in his home was also prepared by him for his children.

He believes that this is enough. The children are still young. As long as they are well-educated, they can go to university and have a skill to rely on in the future. Or, they can do what they like in the future, as long as it is not illegal.

Because he has the confidence to let the children live freely.

Li Yancheng escorted his younger brother to the guest room in the front yard to rest before returning to his bedroom on the second floor of the main house in the back yard.

When he entered the room, Luo Min was sitting on the bed flipping through her textbooks. When she saw her husband come in, she closed the book and put it on the bedside table.

"Have you finished talking with your brother?"

Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and school is closed for the day. Around 5 p.m., Li Yancheng arranged for Xiao Guan to drive Luo Min home.

"After our discussion, they still wanted to give our Cheng family shares, which I declined. However, I think Cheng Jianwen's suggestion is quite good."

"Oh? What did he say?"

Luo Min didn't intend to take Cheng's shares either. She wasn't someone who liked to enjoy life and felt that hard work and earning money herself was more reassuring.

"He intends to..."

Li Yancheng recounted Cheng Jianwen's suggestion to his wife.

After listening, Luo Min's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she asked with great confusion, "I understand charity, but what do you mean by foundation?"

"There are professional fund companies abroad, but not in our country. To establish a fund company, you must have qualifications. The specific qualifications required are quite complicated, and I'm not very clear about them. In short, it's about entrusting the shares that should have been given to our family to a fund company for management."

This fund company can use the annual dividends from those shares to make further investments. As holders of this fund, we can request that a certain percentage of the annual dividends be donated to charity. For example, in many parts of China, children have difficulty accessing education. We can use the dividends or the money the fund company earns from the dividends to build a school in that area.

That's roughly the gist of it.

"Entrust someone else to manage our money?" Luo Min frowned even more.

"What if they squander our money?"

"Of course, this requires strict and detailed laws and systems to regulate their behavior. Let's not think about that now; even if we were to do as he says, it would take quite a while."

Li Yancheng didn't know how to explain it to his wife, so he could only give a rough explanation.

Even decades later, China's financial sector and its derivatives are still not doing well. Public funds are a different story, and private funds are even more chaotic.

The first trust company in China was established last year, but...

It's hard to say!
(End of this chapter)