Material Empire

The concept of corporate social responsibility was proposed by Westerners, but it had not been introduced to China at that time. At that time, most enterprises in China were still thinking about how to turn losses into profits, and they had no leisure to do public welfare undertakings. As a time traveler, Qin Hai naturally sees farther than others. He knows that a company's social responsibility is not only to contribute to the society, but also beneficial to the company's own development.

To survive in the market, an enterprise involves many relevant subjects, including local governments, local residents, consumers, investors, suppliers and so on. A company that has the courage to assume social responsibility can leave a good impression on the relevant subjects, thereby making the relationship between the company and various subjects closer, and can resolve many unexpected troubles.

For example, some companies that are keen on public welfare in the eyes of the public will show more tolerance even if some scandals occur. On the contrary, for those companies that do not pay attention to social responsibility, once there is a little negative news, it will cause an uproar, and the loss will be much more than the contribution of public welfare.

In addition to external benefits, corporate social responsibility can also have a positive implication on its employees, helping to improve employees' sense of integrity, sense of belonging and pride, and so on. Just imagine, if the leader of a company is hard-hearted and indifferent to the outside world, how can his employees be loyal to the company?

Based on these understandings, Qin Hai has always had social responsibility requirements for his subsidiaries, among which funding for local education is a manifestation of fulfilling social responsibilities. Ning Zhongying, Song Hongxuan, Liu Shuo and others all agreed with Qin Hai's request, which also formed a kind of corporate culture of Daqin Group.

Hearing that Zhu Yichen expressed his gratitude for the donation as soon as he came over, Qin Hai knew in his heart that this was just the beginning. Rao Ronggen and the others put on such a big formation, obviously not only for the 100,000 yuan last year.

President Qin, I'm going to report to you the situation of our Jintang Education. Zhu Yichen said, took out a large stack of manuscript paper from his pocket, and then began to stutter.

Seeing that Zhu Yichen came prepared, Qin Hai's eyes narrowed slightly, and a knowing smile appeared on his face. He is not a superior leader, and the industry he is engaged in has nothing to do with education. Is it necessary for Zhu Yichen to write a large stack of manuscripts and go to the restaurant to read to him? Obviously, Jintang City took a fancy to his enthusiasm for public welfare, so he chose a field such as education to ask him for alms.

Chinese education in the early 1990s was in turmoil. Due to the limited financial power of each locality, the investment in education funds is far from meeting the needs of education. It is considered very good that all localities can guarantee sufficient salaries for teachers. It is simply wishful thinking to repair school buildings and purchase teaching aids.

Due to low salaries and difficult working conditions, many capable teachers have quit jobs one after another, and college graduates are unwilling to enter schools to become teachers, causing the entire education industry to face a huge crisis. In order to retain teachers and improve educational conditions, education departments in various places have to find ways to make money on their own. Therefore, there are those who lease the school site to commercial companies to collect rent, some who organize various cram schools to generate income, and some key schools clearly mark the price to recruit candidates who are not online... This is the so-called Industrialization of Education.

Today's Jintang does not even have the conditions to engage in the industrialization of education, because the overall economic downturn and the people do not have much money in their hands, and the school can't find anyone to charge high fees. Under such circumstances, one can imagine what Jintang's primary and secondary education will look like.

Although he was psychologically prepared, Qin Hai was shocked by Zhu Yichen's introduction. According to the data provided by Zhu Yichen, half of the rural primary and secondary schools in Jintang’s districts and counties are dilapidated buildings, but they have no money to maintain them. Tens of thousands of students just sit in these dilapidated buildings and attend classes year after year.

Mayor Rao, are these true? Qin Hai turned to Rao Ronggen and asked him.

Rao Ronggen was annoyed at Zhu Yichen's action of introducing the situation with a manuscript. According to the original idea, Rao Ronggen should have casually mentioned the education issue, and then Zhu Yichen should have hastily introduced the relevant situation, so as to impress Qin Hai to the greatest extent. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yichen, who had lost the chain, couldn't remember so much data, and was afraid of making mistakes in a panic, so he took out the manuscript.

Hearing Qin Hai asking himself for proof, Rao Ronggen's face was slightly flushed. He tried his best to stabilize his mind, then nodded solemnly, and said, Yes, our city's financial situation is very tight. Regarding the dilapidated old school buildings in the countryside Mayor Zhu has brought up the issue of renovation many times at government office meetings, but he has no choice but to lack funds, so I am very anxious when I delay it again and again.”

I see. Qin Hai nodded and remained silent. Jintang's financial difficulties should be a fact, but since the financial difficulties have reached this level, as the mayor, he should at least put on a show of frugality, right? If you have the money to buy an Audi car, and have the money to hold such a luxurious banquet, the famous wine you drink in a meal alone may be able to repair a school. How can others be interested in donating money for education when they are so extravagant when making scenes?

Of course, as a guest, Qin Hai couldn't grab Rao Ronggen by the collar and question him, it would be impolite and childish. Local officials also have the helplessness of local officials. Of course, those who are helpless must also have shamelessness. This is beyond Qin Hai's control.

Boss Qin... do you think I want to continue? Zhu Yichen asked in a low voice as he stood pitifully beside Qin Hai holding the manuscript. Even though he is also a deputy mayor at any rate, he is really stage frightened in front of Qin Hai. Qin Hai's net worth introduced by his colleagues is enough to make him feel the pressure.

It was only then that Qin Hai remembered that he had left poor old Zhu in the cold, so he smiled and said, Mayor Zhu, please continue to introduce, I just learned about these things just now, alas, it is really worrying.

Then let me continue... In 1990, there were private teachers in our city... Zhu Yichen stammered and prepared to continue reading.

Rao Ronggen could hear the reluctance in Qin Hai's words, so he said to Zhu Yichen: Mayor Zhu, you should report this situation to President Qin in detail later when you have time. You have such a thick manuscript, that was the last time you went to The manuscript used for the meeting of the Provincial Department of Education, it’s hard for you to keep it on your body. Mr. Qin just got off the train, and the journey is tiring, so don’t let him hear these unpleasant things again, what do you think?

Okay, okay, then I will report to President Qin when the time is right. Zhu Yichen also realized that what he did was inappropriate. We continue to fight for wine.

Qin Hai patted Zhu Yichen's hand and said, Mayor Zhu, education is a century-old plan. Our chemical materials group company has always cared about education. If it is convenient, please send a copy of these materials to our company's administrative department. In particular, attaching a list of schools with dilapidated buildings so we can think through how we can support them.

Okay, okay, I'll arrange someone to sort out the materials when I get back, and send them to Mr. Qin as soon as possible. Zhu Yichen agreed wholeheartedly.

After Zhu Yichen was sent away, Qin Hai turned around, raised his glass to gesture to Rao Ronggen, and said, Mayor Rao, I really didn't expect our Jintang's financial situation to be so tight, don't worry, since we want to invest in Jintang , That is to regard ourselves as Jintang people. The difficulties of the Jintang government are our difficulties, and we will try our best to do something for the people of Jintang under the condition of funds.

Then thank you very much, Mr. Qin. Rao Ronggen also raised his wine glass and bumped into Qin Hai.

The next thing is lackluster, nothing more than various pub games. As Qin Hai was a distinguished guest, others naturally didn't dare to be too casual with him, but Heizi singled out the audience with a wine glass, and shocked all the officials in Jintang City.

After nearly two hours of fuss, Qin Hai raised his wrist and looked at his watch, then yawned falsely, with some tiredness on his face. Seeing this, Rao Ronggen stood up knowingly and announced loudly that the banquet was over. Everyone clinked another glass together, then put down their glasses and prepared to leave.

Boss Qin, I have asked Xiaozhao to arrange the best room. You and the rest of the company can rest here. Rao Ronggen pulled Qin Hai and said.

Yes, yes, we have made arrangements. Each room has a dedicated waiter to provide 24-hour service to ensure the satisfaction of all distinguished guests. Zheng Xiuzhu, the director of the guest house, came out of nowhere and smiled sweetly. Said.

Qin Hai waved his hand and said, No, thank you Mayor Rao and Director Zheng, let's go back to the company to live. I have to discuss some technical issues with the engineers in the company, and I'll come back in a few days Visit Mayor Rao.

This... Rao Ronggen was a little dumbfounded. He had hoped to let Qin Hai live in the guest house, so that it would be convenient for city officials to visit, and during the visit, he looked for opportunities for Qin Hai to do more things for Jintang. Now that Qin Hai said he wanted to go back to the company to live, it was inconvenient for city officials to come and harass him. However, he couldn't find any reason to oppose Qin Hai's arrangement. After all, Qin Hai had his own property in Jintang.

Well... that's fine, Director Zheng, you have to work hard these days. Although Mr. Qin lives in his own company, we still have to do the hospitality work. You go to ask Mr. Qin for instructions every night, and see Mr. Qin's No. What do you want to eat in the next day, or where do you want to go, you have to make arrangements in time, understand? Rao Ronggen gave orders to Zheng Xiuzhu.

Understood! Zheng Xiuzhu replied loudly with a huge belly.

This... I'm afraid there is no need for it. Qin Hai couldn't laugh or cry, it seemed that Rao Ronggen really depended on him.