Mixed in 1980

Chapter 426 Testing
There aren't many areas for charity, such as education support, healthcare, environmental protection, disaster relief, social services, and legal aid.

Another major project is poverty alleviation!
The Chen family is incapable of poverty alleviation; it's a systemic project that no single family can accomplish alone, and even their entire fortune wouldn't be enough.

At that time, Chen Fan chose the education field.

The education sector still needs to be addressed, but the investment will not be too large, especially in the last ten years or so, as there have been many more charitable foundations dedicated to education.

Project Hope, the Next Generation Education Foundation, the Youth Development Foundation, the Education Development Foundation, the Wheat Field Project... these are all examples.

Transformation is inevitable!

"No need to rush into a decision. You two can discuss it slowly. Wanwan can take care of these things after the baby is born," Chen Fan said with a smile.

Each generation does its own work, and each generation has its own achievements.

Our generation has accomplished what we need to do in the education sector. The rest is up to them to make their own choices, get things done, and then the credit will fall on them.

Instead of falling on oneself.

Chen Yanjin understood that her parents were paving the way for her, increasing her influence in philanthropy, and so that she would gain the same reputation in the future.

We had a brief chat, and that was the end of it.

Chen Fan then asked about crude oil, something he truly didn't know anything about, having never touched it in his two lifetimes.

"Russia lives off oil and gas sales. If the West wants to take down Russia, cracking down on oil and gas prices is undoubtedly the most effective way."

"The US has increased its shale oil production. As long as OPEC does not cut production, it will definitely drive down crude oil prices, which will severely damage Russia's economy."

After listening to his son, Chen Fan nodded slightly: "Logically, it's correct. You can decide what to do yourself. There's another matter now, which is the Belt and Road Initiative."

“After it was proposed last year, it has attracted a lot of international attention. It is estimated that it will be officially implemented next year. Our family needs to keep up. This is an opportunity to expand globally.”

"Especially Southeast Asian countries."

“Our family started planning in 1997, and our advantages are very obvious. You need to unite with the shareholders of Hang Seng Bank to strengthen your control over the Southeast Asian economy.”

"Don't worry, our family will definitely follow the orders from above!" Chen Yanjin quickly agreed.

During the 1997 economic crisis, the company, led by itself, joined forces with government officials and shareholders of Hang Seng Bank to purchase a large number of properties in Southeast Asia.

The purchase price was after the crisis, far below market value. With the economic recovery, the prices of those assets have now increased many times over.

By controlling resources, minerals, land, ports, forest farms, orchards, rubber plantations, and so on, they have had a significant impact on the economies of Southeast Asian countries.

After the father and son finished talking, Chen Yanjin returned to his room and began to think about the transformation of the foundation. Small projects were not enough; the funds needed a place to go.

Starting in the 1980s, the foundation invested heavily, with an annual investment of $20 million for the first two years, and then tens of millions of dollars after 1985.

Eight or nine years later, it turned into hundreds of millions of US dollars every year.

“Brother-in-law, you could consider getting into the medical field, like a charitable foundation for serious illnesses. Aren’t there similar charitable foundations being established these days?” Ye Ling suggested.

Chen Yanjin frowned slightly: "I've considered it, but I'm afraid it won't be easy to handle. It's hard to define this matter. For example, if someone is seriously ill, has a house and a car but no cash, but applies for assistance, should the application be approved?"

Ye Ling curled her lip and said disdainfully, "You should go to Heniantang to get your brain checked. How can this kind of thing be approved? You have to sell your house and car before you can get treatment. You're so spoiled."

"You're looking at things too simply."

Chen Yanjin shook his head and gestured for his sister-in-law to sit down: "Human nature is complex. Don't think that there aren't people like this. Many people have houses and cars, but they still think they should receive help."

"And there are quite a few people like that."

"When faced with such problems, it is necessary to establish rescue standards, but in the face of life, any standards will be controversial."

"It could even become a public opinion issue."

“Our family uses our own money for charity and doesn’t accept donations, so why should we face these problems? It’s better not to do it at all.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling froze and looked at her sister.

Ye Wan nodded slightly: "Charity is very complicated. Let alone life issues, even issues like scholarships are very complicated."

"For example, imagine a student from a poor family receiving a scholarship, but buying a flagship phone from Feixing or shoes costing 3000 yuan. What would you think of that?"

Should students from impoverished families buy these items?

"If they all have the money to buy these things, why do they need scholarships? Shouldn't the scholarships be reserved for those who need them more?"

"These will all become the focus of public opinion."

“Our family’s foundation is notoriously difficult to apply for. It seems like anyone can apply, but after you apply, local volunteers will come to your home to review your application.”

"Even so, it often draws criticism."

"If we're doing critical illness relief, when it comes to life-or-death issues, all the criteria for recognition will be controversial, and it's easy to get caught up in the controversy."

"Let's analyze the case your brother-in-law mentioned from a different angle. Now, the husband is sick and needs to sell the house and car to pay for treatment, but the wife is unwilling. The husband asks us for help. Should we help him?"

“All issues concerning life, humanity, and ethics will come to the fore at once, and if the foundation is not careful in its handling, it will be drawn into the public opinion battle.”

"Especially in the current environment, there is no shortage of 'sanctimonious' figures on the internet who immediately condemn on a moral level, which only damages the foundation's reputation."

"It's better not to do it at all than to do it this way!"

“Our family does charity work to help those who truly need it, and also to maintain a good reputation. We must never ruin our reputation.” After hearing this, Ye Ling remained silent for a long time.

I thought doing charity was simple: you need help, I provide help, and that's the end of it. I never imagined there were so many twists and turns involved.

"There's no rush to make a transformation; we can take it slowly."

Chen Yanjin shook his head, poured a glass of water for his wife and sister-in-law, and then asked, "After A-Ling graduates, what kind of project does she plan to work on with her stepmother?"

Ye Ling pondered for a moment: "There is a ready-made laboratory over there. I plan to conduct more in-depth research in the direction of my graduation thesis."

Ye Wan rolled her eyes at her younger sister: "Are you stupid? Stepmother's attitude is so obvious, she just wants you to take over the entire Starlight Investment."

"Sister, what nonsense are you talking about?" Ye Ling frowned.

He touched his nose and said, "I don't know anything about management, how could I possibly do this? Besides, I'm not suitable to take over. I'm going to find Lao Si."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Chen Yanjin curled his lip and said disdainfully, "You're acting crazy. Taking over the company is a good thing. Being a professional manager is much better than working in a lab."

Ye Wan glanced at her husband, then remained silent.

Ye Ling went straight to Lao Si's room, only to find Chen Yanyin holding her phone and wailing, "Which lunatic bastard exposed this?"

"What are you saying?" Ye Ling asked curiously.

Chen Yanyin handed over the phone, and Ye Ling took a glance at it and couldn't help but laugh. It turned out that the information about the bracelet being appraised by an agency had been leaked.

Unsurprisingly, Chen Laosi's bracelet became a hit!
Not only did it appear on television and in newspapers, but it also became incredibly popular on the internet, with the top two posts on Weibo related to the exorbitantly priced bracelet.

The agency valued it at 1800 million yuan!

It wasn't over 2000 million, but it was still quite astonishing. Some even commented that rich people really know how to have fun, using tens of millions of dollars worth of jewelry to adorn worthless bodhi seeds.

Incidentally, it also made the small phoenix eye mushrooms very popular!
Chen Yanyin should be thankful that only the bracelet was exposed, and her own photo was not leaked, otherwise it would be troublesome for her to go out in the future.

"I can't play with this bracelet anymore, at least I can't take it out anymore," Chen Yanyin wailed.

That was her favorite bracelet.

After playing with them for several years, watching each bead change color and become jade-like, I've developed a deep affection for them and have worn them for far longer than any other piece of jewelry.

Ye Ling teased, "You even gave Sister Yanxi one, you didn't trick her, did you?"

"No, the people in their workplace are knowledgeable. If they took it there, they would be recognized and it would easily be seen as showing off their wealth. They would just keep it at home to play with."

Chen Yanyin pouted dejectedly: "Anyway, I'm doomed. I can only keep it at home from now on. I'll have to get another one that's suitable to wear out."

Ye Ling said irritably, "Do you lack anything? Not to mention other places, there are plenty of suitable antique items to wear in your room alone."

"Can something you cherish be the same as something you occasionally play with?"

Chen Yanyin opened the drawer, took out a Bodhi seed bracelet and played with it: "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's talk about your business."

"What do you want?" Ye Ling asked in surprise.

Chen Yanyin rolled her eyes at her: "About work, my mom likes you the most and is always thinking about having you take over Xingmang Investment. Think about it?"

Ye Ling said irritably, "Don't try to fool me. What does Aunt Zhao's decision to hand over Xingmang Investment to the Chen family's daughter-in-law have to do with me?"

Chen Yanyin raised an eyebrow: "You can do it too!"

Ye Ling was furious and pinched Chen Yanyin's cheek: "Chen Laosi, what nonsense are you talking about? Be careful or I'll really teach you a lesson."

Chen Yanyin said jokingly, "I'm serious!"

"How dare you talk nonsense!" Ye Ling was furious and embarrassed. She picked up Chen Laosi and threw him onto the bed, then pounced on him and tickled him.

It took a while before Chen Yanyin begged for mercy.

After tidying up her messy clothes, Chen Yanyin said irritably, "I'm serious, even the auntie likes you a lot. My Xiao Wu is still single."

"Screw you!"

Ye Ling poked her with her toe: "Your Xiao Wu... tsk tsk, a walking 30, I wouldn't dare take it. Besides, I don't have a thing for dating younger men."

"Xiao Wu has been very well-behaved these past two years."

Chen Yanyin raised an eyebrow slightly and teased, "How about we consider Chen Lao Er? Let him marry another one, wouldn't that be good?"

"Chen Laosi, you shameless bastard."

Enraged, Ye Ling pounced on Chen Yanyin again, this time not letting her off easily, until Chen Yanyin was exhausted before letting go.

Chen Yanyin lay listlessly on the bed, turned her head to the side, and slightly raised the corners of her mouth: "Is it really that serious? I was just joking."

Ye Ling said disdainfully, "You're just a useless mouth."

Chen Yanyin propped herself up and gently slapped her cheek: "Fine, I'm being nosy, but Ah Ling, we're both 25, it's about time we started thinking about it."

PS: The first update is here~
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