My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 375: The True Philanthropist!

This is all routine play among the charity and wealthy circles. She was used to it.

So, seeing this, she once again lowered her expectations in her heart for joining this charity foundation: it was just a very ordinary job, to return a favor to that gentleman. As for the rest, after helping the charity organization get back on track, she would find a reason to resign and then continue to do what she liked.

Thinking this, her gaze towards Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao was neither happy nor sad, revealing no enthusiasm for her new boss nor any particular coldness.

She nodded gently towards Yu Qiao Qiao, saying, "Hello, Miss Yu."

Yu Qiao Qiao quickly responded, too nervous to know how to react.

Chen Yan, seeing this, just gently took her hand and then said to Yao Hong, "Now that we’ve met, let’s sit down and talk."

With that, he led the way sitting down, and Yao Hong and Yu Qiao Qiao also took their seats to his left and right.

Although a bit puzzled by Yao Hong’s appearance and her attitude towards herself, Chen Yan was not the type to judge people by their appearance. He put aside his prejudices rationally and started to discuss with Yao Hong about the operation of the charity foundation.

Yao Hong, true to her reputation in the charity industry, knew the operations of a charity foundation very clearly. And perhaps because she often handled external affairs, her explanation was especially organized.

Listening carefully, Chen Yan compared what he heard with information he had researched and data obtained from the wealthy members of the Peninsula Club, like Zhang Wanhai, and found that Yao Hong’s insights were even deeper and more effective.

This dispelled his doubts about this woman.

He felt that although the woman seemed not very enthusiastic, she possessed real talent and learning. Chen Yan was very satisfied.

After discussing this topic, Chen Yan brought up the issue of salary. He asked, "Miss Yao, what is your current salary?"

Yao Hong said lightly, "It’s thirteen thousand a month now."

Chen Yan was a bit puzzled, "Is the salary in the charity sector usually this low?"

Yao Hong gave a wry smile and said, "It’s not exactly low. This salary is already a lot for the average person."

"However... our overall salary situation is indeed not high."

"One reason is that we joined this industry with the idea of fulfilling our dreams. So, even if the salary is a bit low, as long as we can work in this field, our souls can be satisfied."

"Second, after all, the public has higher moral expectations for those working in the charity industry. If you’re in this field and you receive a high salary, the public will question your motives for doing this work."

Hearing Yao Hong’s words, Chen Yan revealed an understanding expression.

But he did not directly state his opinion right away; instead, he turned to Yu Qiao Qiao to ask, "Qiao Qiao, what do you think about this matter?"

Chen Yan was intentionally cultivating Yu Qiao Qiao’s ability to think for herself and stand strong independently.

Hearing Chen Yan’s question, Yu Qiao Qiao weakly said, "I don’t know... I feel a bit conflicted."

She said quietly, "I feel that, if I put myself in the shoes of a practitioner, I would be willing to help others without making money."

"But... I need to eat."

"If I don’t eat well, how can I help others?"

Hearing Yu Qiao Qiao’s innocent words, Chen Yan couldn’t help but laugh, and even the always expressionless Yao Hong’s lips curved up slightly.

After Yu Qiao Qiao expressed her opinion, Chen Yan nodded and added, "You’re right. But you missed out on something."

"For instance, if all practitioners lived a tough life, this would effectively discourage newcomers."

"Although charity work isn’t a business, it does need more outstanding talent to grow stronger."

"So..."

He looked at Yao Hong and said, "Miss Yao, let’s double your salary directly at our foundation. Twenty-six thousand. How about that?"

Hearing the salary Chen Yan proposed, Yao Hong was surprised and looked at him.

Over the years, she had met many wealthy people. They would always proudly speak a lot or praise themselves, but none had ever offered substantial monetary benefits.

Perhaps as Yu Qiao Qiao had said, they might think that discussing money with someone striving for their ideals was a form of insult.

But... as Yu Qiao Qiao also mentioned, even with ideals, you have to eat first.

And today, Chen Yan had for the first time offered money, an "insult" to her ideals.

She didn’t feel uncomfortable; instead, there was a faint pleasure.

As a middle-aged woman, reality had often crushed her ideals. It wasn’t easy for someone like her to still cling to her dreams. Of course, she was willing to be more realistic.

Still, although happy, she did not feel much gratitude towards Chen Yan.

Because she knew, the money she received came out of the charity foundation’s account–taking an extra ten thousand meant that those in need would have ten thousand less.

Thinking this, she actually felt a twinge of guilt.

She hesitated for a moment, whether to refuse this pay raise.

Just then, she heard Chen Yan say, "Besides, this money. Along with the charity foundation’s other employees, I will provide it separately."

"It won’t come out of the charity fund’s allowance."

Hearing what Chen Yan said, Yao Hong suddenly lifted her head, surprised.

Then she heard Chen Yan say, "Our foundation does not play with all those illusions. No management fees, no operating fees."

"If I donate a hundred million, that entire hundred million will be used for those who need help."

"Even the interest generated from the idle funds will be entirely spent."

"As for your salaries and things like that, I will personally fund the foundation for those. Separate accounts, separate transfers, so you’ll feel at ease receiving the money, without feeling like it’s coming from charitable funds."

Hearing Chen Yan’s words, Yao Hong looked at him with shining eyes, suddenly feeling as if a tiny crack had opened in her long-sealed heart.

However, due to the "wounds" she had suffered over the years, she dared not get her hopes too high. Instead, she asked half tentatively, half expectantly, "President Chen, your model is truly worthy of being emulated by other wealthy individuals."

"I’ve been in the charity industry for so many years and know many media friends. Do we need to promote this approach?"

Just as she had thought before: wealthy people do charity primarily to promote their businesses and themselves.

For this young wealthy individual to do such a good deed, it would be normal to publicize it.

However, she then heard Chen Yan reply with hesitation, "Publicity?"

Then, Chen Yan actually pondered for a while, finally shaking his head and saying, "Let’s skip the publicity. We’re just contributing simply. Better not to draw too much attention."

"After all, it’s good to keep charity pure."

Saying this, Chen Yan looked at Yu Qiao Qiao and asked, "Qiao Qiao, what do you think?"

Yu Qiao Qiao’s eyes had already turned into little stars at the initiatives Chen Yan had mentioned.

Seeing Chen Yan looking at her, she quickly nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes! I think so too!"

Seeing her so adorable, Chen Yan couldn’t help but smile, and Yu Qiao Qiao, realizing she had been a bit overly excited, shyly lowered her head.

Watching the interaction between these young men and women, Yao Hong’s emotions were complex.

She looked at the two of them, feeling as if they were glowing, emitting a soft, gentle white light, like angels who had come to earth.

Was this young wealthy man really just wanting to do charity simply?

Could this truly be the pure-hearted philanthropist she had been searching for over the years?

Thinking this, she couldn’t help feeling her nose grow tender.

Touched by the realization of her dreams, she also felt guilty for having misunderstood Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao earlier.

She had been so harsh in her initial assessment of this kind young couple.

As she mulled this over, Chen Yan spoke again.

He looked at Yao Hong, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Miss Yao, I currently need a lot of funds for my company operations, so I can only offer three hundred million for charity in the short term."

"It might seem a bit little. But after all, it’s a gesture from Qiao Qiao and me."

"You see to it that this money is well spent."

"When my company’s cash flow improves, later this year, I should have more funds available. Then I’ll invest more."

"Let’s aim to invest about a billion or so in this first year."

"With such operating funds, you won’t have much waste on your part, right?"

Hearing what Chen Yan said, Yao Hong was completely stunned.

Initial funds of three hundred million?

A year’s funds of one billion?

And he’s worried she would find it too little?

Yao Hong swallowed hard.

She had guessed at the start that Chen Yan might offer different funding from other wealthy people. But she had guessed... it would be less.

After all, Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao looked so young, and Chen Yan wouldn’t publicize nor charge management fees.

His charity work was essentially without any profit.

So, it wouldn’t be surprising if he offered less.

But she never imagined Chen Yan would offer so much!

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"Let’s aim to invest about a billion or so in this first year."

"With such operating funds, you won’t have much waste on your part, right?"

Hearing what Chen Yan said, Yao Hong was completely stunned.

Initial funds of three hundred million?

A year’s funds of one billion?

And he’s worried she would find it too little?

Yao Hong swallowed hard.

She had guessed at the start that Chen Yan might offer different funding from other wealthy people. But she had guessed... it would be less.

After all, Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao looked so young, and Chen Yan wouldn’t publicize nor charge management fees.

His charity work was essentially without any profit.

So, it wouldn’t be surprising if he offered less.

But she never imagined Chen Yan would offer so much!

"Let’s aim to invest about a billion or so in this first year."

"With such operating funds, you won’t have much waste on your part, right?"

Hearing what Chen Yan said, Yao Hong was completely stunned.

Initial funds of three hundred million?

A year’s funds of one billion?

And he’s worried she would find it too little?

Yao Hong swallowed hard.

She had guessed at the start that Chen Yan might offer different funding from other wealthy people. But she had guessed... it would be less.

After all, Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao looked so young, and Chen Yan wouldn’t publicize nor charge management fees.

His charity work was essentially without any profit.

So, it wouldn’t be surprising if he offered less.

But she never imagined Chen Yan would offer so much!