Chapter 89
It turns out there are so many people who can't even earn 100,000 yuan a year.
For many people, 200,000 is already a number that has been doubled many times over.
[My God! 200,000 yuan, including food and lodging, and insurance, is this a job I can do for a lifetime?]
Is it really possible to earn money simply by working hard?
I earn 2,500 yuan a month now, and the work isn't any easier than desertification control in Northwest China, so I quit.
Desertification control is tough work. I advise everyone to think carefully before going, do your research, and then decide whether or not to go. Anyway, I've decided to go.
There were many people who wanted to sign up. Zhou Jiaojiao opened the website and saw that the number of people online at any given time had exceeded three thousand.
The completed registration form quickly swelled to four digits within minutes.
As time goes on, this number will only increase.
This was the first time she had ever heard of so many people with such low wages, many of whom lived in poverty and had heavy family burdens.
Zhou Jiaojiao felt uneasy watching this.
She wasn't some sentimental young lady, and she knew she couldn't solve everyone's problems. However, she had a deeper understanding of the significance of Hu Zhenzhen's actions.
A few minutes later, Zhou Jiaojiao rushed to Old Zhou's study again.
"Dad, can I participate in this charity donation as well?"
Old Zhou was listening to his subordinate's phone report on the online situation when he heard his daughter's words, "What? You and your father are going to separate the family?"
He said that jokingly, meaning that one donation from each family would be enough.
But Zhou Jiaojiao didn't think so.
It's her father's business to do charity work, and it's her own business if she wants to donate some money to contribute to this cause.
"I'm going to donate no matter what."
"Donate 200,000."
It's not that Zhou Jiaojiao is stingy, it's just that she didn't earn much money after she became an adult and started doing jewelry business and working as a designer.
Now that you're an adult, it's not appropriate to keep asking your parents for money.
Therefore, this amount of money is the highest amount Zhou Jiaojiao can come up with.
"Okay, you can donate if you want."
When Lao Zhou heard the number, he readily agreed.
Anyway, the amount he donated was large enough that when he made the remittance, he could just send his daughter's share as well.
He understood what his daughter meant; she wasn't seeking fame, she just wanted to donate some money.
Having this intention is a good thing.
After Zhou Jiaojiao finished speaking, she went to discuss the variety show with her friends in the group.
However, a group of people on Weibo listed Hu Zhenzhen's recently disclosed expenses to the public.
The so-called publicly disclosed expenses are, of course, the money spent on the company or in public places that they are aware of.
The 1 billion yuan spent on filming Yang Jian happened some time ago; the person who compiled the list specifically mentioned it but didn't include this amount in the calculation.
But apart from that, the numbers on the list are still astonishing.
[A good deeds project spent 40 million yuan, wow!]
[She gave away 40 million without hesitation; that's typical of Sister Hu!]
[Am I the only one noticing that these two projects will be running concurrently? In other words, besides the 40 million yuan already allocated, Sister Hu will also be spending the money from the successful desertification control project in Northwest China!]
Oh my god, I'm getting dizzy with numbers.
You wouldn't believe it until you did the math, and the results were shocking.
Hu Zhenzhen's gesture is exceptionally generous, not only in the philanthropic sector but also compared to other business owners who invest in their own companies.
The fact that so much money was allocated to support desertification control in Northwest China so readily demonstrates a remarkable level of courage and decisiveness, which, in the eyes of others, becomes a unique form of personal charisma.
Suddenly I'm not curious about how much money Sister Hu has anymore. She makes money, and I'm not jealous at all!
Let Sister Hu earn more; she's doing good deeds by earning money!
I only just realized how serious the environmental problems in my hometown have become. Thank you, Sister Hu, for your concern about desertification control.
After it was calculated that Hu Zhenzhen would spend over 100 million yuan on two completely unprofitable charity events, netizens' attitudes changed drastically.
Of course, there was also a group of people who were worried about Hu Zhenzhen.
Even if Sister Hu is rich, spending like this would be too much for her. How rich is she?
I'm so worried that Sister Hu will go bankrupt.
Why hasn't that rich list been updated yet? I don't believe it's not on the list.
Many people are worried about Hu Zhenzhen, and the question of how much money she has has become a focus of discussion for some.
If you ask me, Sister Hu is definitely the richest woman now!
Let's respect the objective data; Hu Zhenzhen wasn't even on that list of wealthy people.
Who remembers that Sister Hu's family has been passed down for five generations? With such a family-run business, can any rich list really accurately reflect her assets?
[I also have my doubts. Sister Hu is clearly more generous than other wealthy people. I don't believe she's not as rich as them.]
The sound grew louder.
While Hu Zhenzhen was still listening to songs on the singing competition show, Xiao Jin's voice suddenly rang out.
[Congratulations, host! You have completed the fourth stage of the main quest!]
The main quest for the fourth stage has been dragging on for too long, and Hu Zhenzhen had almost forgotten about it. Xiao Jin's sudden appearance is like a pleasant surprise.
[Congratulations, host, your lifespan has increased by thirty years.]
At this point, Hu Zhenzhen was no longer nervous at all.
Even if she doesn't complete the main quests later on, she can still live to around sixty, which is more than enough.
Thanks a lot, Xiao Jin.
Hu Zhenzhen smiled very happily, and Jiang Chen, who was swaying with his mother next to her, looked up and smiled happily as well.
Smiles are contagious.
On stage, Gu Ling sang a cheerful and uplifting song, and in this atmosphere, every audience member had a happy smile on their face.
The competition for the title of "King of Singers" is already halfway through.
For these seasoned singers who have weathered many storms, whether or not they can become true kings of song is not really important.
When Hu Zhenzhen invited them, she had someone mention charity work.
Several of them were moved by this story, which is why they agreed to appear on the variety show.
The older generation of artists have long since earned enough money to live comfortably in their old age.
They have a different feeling from young people, and they attach greater importance to public welfare and environmental protection.
Of course, once they step onto the stage and face so many supportive and adoring viewers, their competitive spirit is no less intense than that of young people.
They are capable and even more dedicated.
The competition will be even more exciting.
This is why the singing competition show has been so popular, and why audiences have fallen in love with them again.
Hu Zhenzhen hadn't originally planned to come to the event.
Unable to resist the show's captivating quality, she watched several episodes at home with Xiao Chen. Feeling it wasn't enough, she asked the staff at Lotus TV for two tickets and came to hear the show live.
She wore a pair of non-prescription glasses and got her hair permed.
I blended into the crowd and wasn't recognized at all.
While waiting for another singer to come on stage, Hu Zhenzhen overheard the audience members next to her chatting.
"I feel that since the show 'King of Singers' aired, the atmosphere in the entertainment industry has improved a lot."
"Really! I only realized it now that you mentioned it."
"Yeah, there was a lot of negative news recently, about cheating and money-grabbing, and quite a few people even went to work as sewing machines. I felt like there were no good people in the entertainment industry during that time."
"This period has really cleansed my eyes; it seems that the people who have recently become popular don't have any scandals."
"Haven't you noticed yet?"
"Huh? What did you find?"
Other audience members were puzzled, and Hu Zhenzhen also looked over curiously.
"Haven't you noticed? The people who've recently become popular are all from Sister Hu's family! They're known for not causing any trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenzhen couldn't help but laugh.
It turns out that in the eyes of the audience, the actors and actresses from the Jianghu film and television industry, as well as those from the Jianghu front line, have already been stamped with the mark of not causing trouble.
It seems the company is well-managed; we can consider increasing bonuses.
Hu Zhenzhen listened to the entire performance with Jiang Chen, and then quietly left before the current vote count was announced.
What Hu Zhenzhen heard at the scene moved her deeply.
In the car, she and her son each took a bottle of banana milk and drank it, unable to resist reminiscing.
Most of the previous 'shooting stars' were created by people promoting them.
Perhaps because they suddenly became famous, they were all a little arrogant and touched things they shouldn't have.
Extravagance and debauchery are the easiest things to mislead people.
Once you enter the entertainment industry, this big melting pot, it seems normal to get tainted.
Compared to those who are adept at scheming and taking shortcuts, those who adhered to the principles of actors and singers in their early years, earnestly pursued their careers as stars, and set an example, were thus made to appear as a minority.
In reality, most down-to-earth actors still live at the bottom of society, but they have good character.
The emergence of Hu Zhenzhen's company became a breeding ground for these people.
They were provided with an environment where they could learn and improve, while being prevented from engaging in any collusion between power and desire.
That's how we cultivated this group of actors who have unwavering principles.
Their fame has given hope to those who insist on acting seriously.
This has influenced a group of people to some extent. Unconsciously, more and more actors have changed their goal from becoming a sensation to simply being known by the audience.
They sound similar, but in reality they are quite different.
But no matter what, it's always a good thing that the current atmosphere is moving in a positive direction.
Hu Zhenzhen threw the empty bottle into the trash can in the car, and then took her son's bottle and threw it in as well.
Chen Kai sat in the passenger seat and took some work while Liu An drove.
Not long after, Hu Zhenzhen heard Chen Kai calling her.
"boss!"
Hu Zhenzhen shifted her gaze from outside the window back into the car.
"Secretary Li said that the registration website for desertification control in Northwest China crashed."
"Huh?" Hu Zhenzhen was a little incredulous. "Didn't they say that website could support 500,000 simultaneous visits?"
For this project, Hu Zhenzhen even hired a dedicated technical team to develop the website.
"That's true, but the number of people who have signed up has already exceeded 200,000, and the number of people online is even higher."
Two hundred thousand people have signed up!
Even Liu An, who was driving, couldn't help but swallow hard and gasp for Hu Zhenzhen.
If 200,000 people manage to stick with it, how much money will the boss have to spend!
Compared to his loss of composure, Hu Zhenzhen remained relatively calm.
"It seems that the public is very interested in this matter, but this is not a long-term job. After the desertification control is successful, so we will not need so many people. Therefore, we still need to advise those who want to make this a lifelong career to be cautious."
Chen Kai replied, "Okay, I'll have someone write an announcement and post it on the official website."
Hu Zhenzhen hummed in agreement.
She thought to herself that the public was only temporarily attracted by the year-end bonus figure, which was why so many people signed up.
In a couple of days, once everyone calms down and realizes that this job isn't sustainable, a number of people will leave.
With that thought, Hu Zhenzhen instantly felt relieved.
Two days later, Secretary Li handed her the preliminary list of registered participants, and Hu Zhenzhen felt a wave of dizziness.
How much is this?
"Eight hundred thousand? You must have made a mistake."
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