Chapter 299: Preliminary Agreement on Cooperation with Children's Welfare Homes
Chapter 299: Preliminary Agreement on Cooperation with Children's Welfare Homes
After the meal, everyone looked at the empty plates on the table, which had been devoured in a flash, and couldn't help but exchange bewildered glances...
What had they just experienced that made them devour dozens of dishes of delicacies, leaving not a single crumb?
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Magistrate Kong's face as he tried to defuse the awkward atmosphere with a laugh:
"Haha... Thank you so much for your hospitality, Miss Bai!"
"By the way, Miss Bai mentioned earlier that she had some pleasant surprise to tell you. Would you mind telling me about it?"
Now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time to get down to business.
Bai Mengran straightened her expression and decided to start with the most important matter: the children's welfare home.
"To be honest, my daughter came to this place to make a living due to a series of coincidences."
Recently, business at [Fairyland] has been booming and expanding day by day. All of this is thanks to the current peaceful and prosperous times and the support of the people, which has led to today's thriving scene.
I am deeply grateful and wish to do my part to give back to society.
Since both of you are present today, I will humbly share my plan with you, and hope that you will offer your valuable advice.
Magistrate Kong originally thought that Miss Bai had invited him to a banquet today because she wanted to ask him for something.
He secretly thought to himself that if the matter was within his responsibilities, he would do his best to help.
After all, Anshun has an open-minded national policy that strongly advocates for measures that benefit the people and promotes innovation and reform. As a result, the local government naturally opens its doors to such good deeds.
There are explicit regulations from above that local authorities must fully support such acts of kindness, and that the people must be the foundation of everything.
Each year, each county also needs to summarize and sort out the measures to benefit the people in its own jurisdiction, and the counties should also exchange and learn from each other, learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses, and fully learn from the successful experiences of other counties.
For this reason, Magistrate Kong often discussed and tried various policies to benefit and facilitate the people with his subordinates, but they often came to nothing.
However, the situation is very different now. Since the "Fairyland" was established in Taoyuan Town, the previously unknown Yongle County has become famous in just a few days. It is no exaggeration to describe it as "explosive".
All these earth-shattering changes are thanks to the girl in front of us!
For Magistrate Kong, Bai Mengran was truly his benefactor.
Unexpectedly, this benefactor had such a broad vision, not only not making any demands on him, but also wanting to give back to society.
For a moment, Magistrate Kong was somewhat taken aback and stammered as he asked her what good plan she had.
Bai Mengran immediately stated, "I plan to fund the construction of a children's welfare home, and I will take full responsibility for all construction matters."
If possible, we hope to receive the protection of the government so that we can discuss and expedite this matter together.
For her, the other tasks were not too difficult; the most crucial thing was to cooperate with the government to implement the relevant matters concerning the sheltering of children, and ideally, to obtain approval for a suitable piece of land.
Thinking of this, Bai Mengran then asked:
"I am not very familiar with the site selection for the children's welfare home, so I would like to ask you two gentlemen if the government can approve a suitable piece of land."
If all else fails, I will find a way to obtain the land title and then proceed with construction.
This suggestion was clearly beyond the expectations of Lords Kong and Qin. The two exchanged a glance and saw a hint of excitement in each other's eyes.
Prefect Qin praised, "Miss Bai is truly a benevolent person who cares deeply for the people, always thinking of their interests. Her vision is extraordinary!"
This is not only a blessing for Brother Wenfeng, but also a blessing for the people of Yongle County!
He then made a promise: "Regarding Miss Bai's concerns about the site selection, Magistrate Kong will communicate with her properly."
Such acts of kindness should be fully supported by both the imperial court and government officials!
Even if we inform His Majesty, it will surely please him.
Seeing that Prefect Qin was so optimistic about the matter, Magistrate Kong immediately agreed:
"Since Miss Bai has such a kind heart, I, Kong, will certainly assist her and do my best to make this wonderful thing happen!"
If Miss Bai encounters any difficulties, she can consult with Mr. Kong for a solution.
As for the issue of site selection mentioned by the young lady, after Mr. Kong returns to the yamen, he will instruct the clerks to select a suitable site as soon as possible, and then let the young lady make the final decision.
Furthermore, Mr. Kong can promise that the land will be provided by the government, so the young lady will not need to spend any more money!
After pondering for a moment, Magistrate Kong said, "However, this matter may require Miss Bai to make a trip to the yamen for further discussion and cooperation. Thank you for your trouble..."
Bai Mengran was naturally delighted with this, as it concerned several missions, so she immediately responded.
"There's no time like the present. I'll go to the yamen with Magistrate Kong in a bit and we'll try to get this done as soon as possible so that those poor homeless children can have a home soon."
Thus, with the repeated approvals of the two wise and righteous adults, the most crucial step was taken, and all that remained was to proceed steadily step by step.
Afterwards, Bai Mengran briefly explained to the two adults her plans for the continued promotion of shared bicycles, as well as her idea of launching an underground high-speed rail system...
Upon hearing about this novel and convenient mode of transportation, the two were extremely excited.
Hahaha~ It seems that this time, the windfall has finally come to Anzhou! It's all set, Anzhou is going to win big this time!
The strong support from the authorities made Bai Mengran feel that she was doing good deeds and also experiencing joy.
After all, one hand cannot clap. With the support and assistance from behind, she felt soft and gentle, as if they were moving together towards a better future.
Bai Mengran and the two adults were discussing matters at the tea table in the private room, while the others were still enjoying dessert at the table, all in complete silence.
Even five-year-old Qin Runlin kept his little mouth tightly shut, afraid that he would make a sound and disturb the pretty lady's serious conversation. He just obediently kept scooping the ice cream cake in the bowl with his little spoon.
The three younger members listened intently, though they couldn't understand what they were hearing, they were still impressed.
In this short period of time, Bai Mengran was unaware that she had won the admiration of the two little ones again. As for Kong Nishang, who was already a die-hard fan of hers, there was no need to say more.
After leaving the restaurant, Lord Qin noticed that Kong Wenfeng was concerned about the welfare home, so he told him not to stay and to go back to the yamen to attend to his business.
After all, he had finally managed to bring his wife and children out for a while, and he wanted to enjoy the trip a little longer.
Therefore, Magistrate Kong allowed his wife and Yiyi to stay and accompany Madam Qin's family, while he planned to rush back to the yamen to arrange related matters.
"Then I will go with Magistrate Kong, after all, I also hope to get this matter settled as soon as possible."
After Bai Mengran finished speaking, she immediately arranged for a flying car to take Magistrate Kong directly to the county government office.
Magistrate Kong was extremely excited as he took his first flight. The experience was truly thrilling, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at their destination.
No wonder his underlings would disappear as soon as it was time to leave, constantly muttering about "paradise"—it really is that wonderful!
Bai Mengran followed Magistrate Kong directly to the back hall of the yamen.
This is where he often discusses matters with Magistrate Shen and Clerk Xiao...
eurekapd