Chapter 279 Charitable Foundation
"There's something else I want to tell you, Shen Yuan. I'm planning to restart the charity foundation project. What are your thoughts?"
Fu Shenyuan thought for a moment and said, "Why would Grandpa suddenly want to start the foundation? Wasn't this project shut down for many years?"
Grandpa Fu nodded and said, "That's right. Since your parents passed away, I ordered the closure of the charity foundation. Firstly, this project was managed by your mother before her death, and I was afraid of being reminded of those times, so I closed it. Secondly, you've seen my physical condition, and it's still unknown how long I'll live. I've been in the business world for so many years and I'm tired of it. I want to do more good deeds, even if it's just to accumulate good karma."
Fu Shenyuan nodded: "Since Grandpa has this idea, of course I will fully support him."
Grandpa Fu looked at his most proud heir with satisfaction.
"There's something I need you to do. Charitable foundations have always been lucrative ventures, and quite a few people have embezzled money from them. Since we're restarting, I don't want that to happen. I need to find someone trustworthy to hand over the foundation to. Do you have any recommendations for such a person?"
Fu Shenyuan asked, "Grandpa wants me to choose a person to manage the foundation?"
"Let me hear your opinion first," Old Master Fu said without giving a direct answer.
Fu Shenyuan thought and thought: "If that's the case, I think Second Uncle's side is not suitable, nor is the collateral branch of the Fu family. The suitable candidate is..."
"Grandpa, how is Yuqin? During your illness, Yuqin really missed you. She hasn't held any formal position in the group, so it would be good to hand over the foundation to her to manage. It would also help develop her business skills."
Grandpa Fu didn't seem very satisfied with the choice: "Yuqin is a kind-hearted girl, and it makes sense to entrust her with this task, but she is still too young and inexperienced. Charity foundations are projects that everyone wants a piece of the pie in, and I'm worried that she can't handle it. Since you want to train her, find her a suitable position in the group or a subsidiary. As for the foundation, she is not the best choice."
Fu Shenyuan fell silent for a moment. If he really had to choose from the Fu family, there probably wouldn't be many people he could pick.
"So what does Grandpa mean?" Fu Shenyuan asked tentatively.
"I told you, I will help you, don't you understand?" Old Master Fu looked at him, without saying anything more.
"You mean you want to give the position of director to Ranxing? But I'm afraid she'll face criticism."
Grandpa Fu nodded and said, “I know your concerns. The charity foundation has always had an unwritten rule that the director must be a member of the Fu family. You and Ranxing are now divorced, so it’s a bit improper for you to be in this position. But as you know, I have never explicitly stipulated that it must be a member of the Fu family. So, theoretically, there is nothing wrong with Ranxing sitting in this position.”
"Moreover, the deeper the bond between you, the more likely it is to be repaired. The Fu family's charitable foundation is definitely not a trivial matter; it concerns the lives of too many people."
Fu Shenyuan now understood what Old Master Fu was thinking. It turned out that he wanted to use benefits to restrain Jiang Ranxing, so that she could carefully consider the importance of the position of the future matriarch of the Fu family.
Fu Shenyuan lowered his head and chuckled, then raised his head again, his tone rather helpless: "It's a pity she never cared about these things. She's not the kind of person who would bow down for power and money."
If Jiang Ranxing truly liked these things, she wouldn't have so resolutely wanted to leave his side.
Grandpa Fu waved his hand: "Shen Yuan, nothing is absolute. I've opened this door for you, but the future will be different from now. Don't make a decision so soon. Besides, people are not static. Ranxing is not just herself now; she also has the Jiang family and her brother Jiang Yan."
When Jiang Yan was mentioned, Fu Shenyuan asked with a puzzled look, "Jiang Yan and the Jiang family seem to have unusual backgrounds."
“That’s right, their background is extraordinary,” a glint of light flashed in Old Master Fu’s eyes, “because the Jiang family is not in business, but in politics.”
If the Fu family holds a pivotal position in the business world, then what about in the political arena, which is full of power? Recalling the mystery surrounding Jiang Yan, it's safe to say that the Jiang family's position in the political sphere must be quite high.
Conversely, the marriage arranged by his grandfather was not merely a political alliance, but more likely a combination of political and business interests, which would be beneficial to both the Jiang and Fu families.
What he had initially thought was a simple marriage turned out to be full of hidden reasons, and Fu Shenyuan couldn't help but feel a cold sweat break out on his back.
Fu Shenyuan asked, "I had people investigate which department the Jiang family members hold specific positions in, but I found nothing."
"It's normal that you don't know this. Their level of secrecy is extremely high. Even Jiang Yan himself doesn't know the positions his parents hold in their organizations. Of course, we outsiders know even less. But all you need to know is that the Jiang family's position in the political world is definitely not low."
Fu Shenyuan gave a bitter laugh: "I don't care about that. All I care about is her as a person."
Even if you know all this, it won't actually change anything.
He loves Jiang Ranxing, and his heart is absolutely certain of this. Naturally, it will not change because of any status or position.
Even if she has nothing, I will still love her.
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Fu said nothing, only sighing, "It's good that you have the heart. Sincerity is always better than being forced together."
"Alright, I'm tired after talking for so long. I'll have someone release the news about the foundation later. I'll leave the preliminary preparations to you. Let's find a suitable time to hold a banquet and officially launch the project."
Fu Shenyuan stood up and nodded: "Then Grandpa, you should rest first. I won't disturb you any longer."
"Okay, be careful on your way back."
When Fu Shenyuan left Old Master Fu's room, the first-floor hall was already quiet. He met Fu Hongkai, who had just arrived at the old house.
"Second Uncle," Fu Shenyuan greeted him first.
Fu Hongkai's eyes darted suspiciously over him: "Shen Yuan, you've come to see your grandfather? How is your grandfather's health?"
"She's alright, she just fell asleep." Fu Shenyuan meant that he shouldn't go up and disturb her.
Fu Hongkai also stopped and said, "Alright, then pass on the message that I'll come back next time."
Fu Hongkai then looked at Fu Shenyuan: "Where are you going?"
"Back to the group, there are some things to take care of."
"That's perfect, let's go together. I also have something I'd like to discuss with you," Fu Hongkai suggested.
Fu Shenyuan did not refuse. He understood Fu Hongkai's implied meaning, so the uncle and nephew sat in the back seat of the same car, which was quite rare.
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