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Chapter 228 - 226. The Manifesto of the Qinghe Club (Fourth Update)_1

Chapter 228: 226. The Manifesto of the Qinghe Club (Fourth Update)_1

Ren He suddenly spoke calmly at this time, "Aside from the scholarship portion, I have been thinking about the remaining 40%. I’ve been in contact with a charity foundation, and we plan to donate 20% of our income each year for charitable purposes. Coincidentally, it’s also called Qinghe. I wonder if anyone has heard of it?"

He felt a bit guilty, as the names of the two Qinghes were incredibly similar—practically identical. Therefore, he was also worried that these people might associate it with him. He wasn’t afraid of others knowing he was engaging in charity work, but rather he was concerned that people would link it to the Three Character Classic and The Kite Runner.

"Ah! I’ve heard of Qinghe Fund. It’s being run by our alumni Zhou Muqi’s grandfather, Zhou Wumeng, specifically for charity work. However, I don’t know the details of its operations," Liu Bing said, "I even shared a desk with Zhou Muqi."

As long as they didn’t associate it with him, Ren He breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, there are many student societies in universities that share names with external businesses; in the previous world, there were numerous clubs called Alibaba. You couldn’t possibly claim they had anything to do with Jack Ma.

There are too many coincidences in this world, and everyone is used to it. Who would go so far as to connect Ren He’s Qinghe with Zhou Wumeng’s Qinghe? Currently, the outside world believes that the Qinghe Fund was initiated by Zhou Wumeng, and there was a gentlemen’s agreement between Zhou Wumeng and Ren He, allowing Zhou Wumeng to be the public figurehead.

Only Yang Xi’s eyes sparkled. This was the first time she learned about the Qinghe Fund. Others might not make the connection, but she definitely would. A little thought made it clear that this must undoubtedly be one of Ren He’s initiatives.

She also knew about Qinghe Games. Both named Qinghe, such coincidence was too much to believe.

People often tend to have favorable impressions of those who engage in charity work. Of course, there is also that group of keyboard warriors who harshly demand this person to donate or that person to donate, as if someone isn’t doing charity unless they bankrupt themselves, owing it to the party and the people.

That’s sick, right?! Ren He even felt that this kind of person terrorizes wealthy individuals to the extent that they’re scared to get involved with charity. In the end, it’s the children in impoverished mountain areas and the truly needy who suffer.

Ren He said, "You all might wonder why we should engage in philanthropy? What does it have to do with us? This is exactly what I want to talk about. In the future, when you graduate and possibly become social elites—after all, No.4 Middle School has produced many of them—we at the Qinghe Club, statistically speaking, should have one or two, right? ... If you really become wealthy one day, don’t forget there are still people suffering. You may choose not to donate money, but do what you can. However, I plead with you all to maintain a pure heart. You can help disabled veterans, lonely elderly people, or children in impoverished mountain areas. It’s not for them, but for yourselves, to maintain a kind heart."

In truth, everyone is selfish, and no one should persuade others to be selfless because selfishness is natural while selflessness is an affectionate gesture. Therefore, the lesson Ren He wanted to impart was that through the process of helping others, one can obtain a higher level of happiness, a joy that is more enduring than eating an extra piece of meat.

Ultimately, it’s for one’s own happiness.

"Does anyone have objections? That means, in the end, I’m leaving just 8 million a year for the Qinghe Club’s activities, which I think is enough, perhaps even too much. Consider that the Study Abroad Club recently sent seven people to Africa and probably spent less than two hundred thousand in total. While it might sound like we’re regressing to a past era, by ensuring the club’s normal operation, the money we’ve earned is used for more meaningful things, cooler things. And our club’s budget is still more than sufficient. What do you think?" Ren He asked in conclusion.

"I agree," Jiang Haoyang said.

"Agreed!"

Though there was less money for the society itself, more of it was distributed through scholarships. Originally, the society’s funds had nothing to do with everyone personally, but now it was different; everyone had the chance to win.

And with 8 million a year, they still didn’t know how to spend it—what places do students have to spend so much money?

Thinking about No.4 Middle School having a scholarship named Qinghe every year, what kind of look would classmates give to every member of Qinghe in No.4 Middle School? It was damn exhilarating—awesome!

"Regarding the club’s activity funds, from now on, any member participating in any international or national competition will have their travel expenses fully sponsored by the club, even if it’s as far as Poland," Ren He said, specifically mentioning Poland because the top-tier piano competition "Global Piano Contest" was held there. Any pianist with aspirations would want to participate, yet Liu Jiamin’s family couldn’t even afford her travel expenses. He added with a smile, "Not just the competitors can go, others who want to watch and cheer are also fully sponsored by the club for their travel expenses, so that our Qinghe contestants won’t be left forlorn and alone in the competitions. Think of it as the club organizing a trip for everyone."

Liu Jiamin was absolutely certain that her decision to join the Qinghe Club was the right one...

Jiang Haoyang and the others exchanged looks. They had long wanted to suggest that the club should go on excursions like the Study Abroad Club. Now at last, they saw hope!

This Qinghe Club internal meeting was truly full of substance, not a bit of sentimentality, all revolving around benefits, well done!

"Now that the murder game has become official, aside from Yang Xi who is too busy, everyone must exercise with me," Ren He said. By this time, having clarified all the benefits, it was time to talk about other matters. It wasn’t just about studying, but also exercising. Ren He himself benefited from physical activity. Many students end up frail and sickly after all their studying, and when they finally want to challenge the limits of life, they find that their foundation is too weak to play along!

By then, everyone would regret why they neglected their most precious health. Moreover, what’s the point of just traveling abroad? Ren He even wanted to take them to see the world of extreme sports.

How splendid that would be.

That’s exactly how a true elite club should be, not just excellent but also in love with life!

Jiang Haoyang, the tall and chubby guy, was stunned for a long time and really wanted to protest. However, for the sake of the substantial scholarship, he chose to endure. After all, a step back could open up a whole new world...

His family was wealthy, but they wouldn’t give him much money while he was in school. Having heard about the scholarship, Jiang Haoyang had already started fantasizing about buying himself a luxury car at 18...

This was Ren He’s tactic: offer sweet dates first, then talk about the rest. If he had them start exercising from the get-go, who knows what kind of trouble these lazy bums might stir up!

"What a real club should have above all is a manifesto, which will be the core spirit of the club in the future. However, I feel it’s better to call it a wish rather than a manifesto," Ren He said calmly. "I hope everyone can gain some positive energy every day when they enter the studio and see the manifesto."

Having said that, Ren He wrote the title on the paper: "Qinghe Club Manifesto."

Subtitle: Interesting souls will eventually meet.

Then he continued writing, first line: A heart filled with freedom, joy, and love.

Second line: The courage to travel the world.

Third line: The ability to have a stable and peaceful sleep.

Fourth line: A soulmate who is deeply loved, with a passionate romance.

Fifth line: A healthy body and inner wealth.

Sixth line: To always be able to infect and ignite others with hope.

When Yang Xi saw the fourth line, her gaze softened.

And the others, years later, would always remember the manifesto of the Qinghe Club. In fact, that was the most precious thing gifted to them during their three years with the Qinghe Club.

The Qinghe Club was finally formed.

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