Mu Bai went over her plan once, and everyone listened carefully, diligently taking notes.

After Mu Bai finished speaking, she excitedly looked at the people present and asked, "Does anyone have anything to add?"

"I think we can promote the Sichuan University Fund as we go." Someone stood up and said, "Relying solely on the Sichuan University Group, I think it's hard for this fund to continue. Even though we have tens of millions of funds now, for the impoverished areas in China, it's just a drop in the bucket. We should promote the Sichuan University Fund while making progress and encourage our citizens to donate. The China Red Cross has done so poorly that its credibility has hit rock bottom, causing nationwide disappointment. So, I think we should stand up and promote it nationwide, letting everyone know. We can establish an organization to manage this public fund specifically..."

A man with some financial knowledge enthusiastically expressed his views.

Mu Bai listened earnestly. After the man finished speaking, Mu Bai nodded and said, "Indeed, the Sichuan University Fund will definitely go nationwide. I have no doubts about that."

"Mu Bai, I have a suggestion." At this moment, a girl stood up and said, "I think... from the start, we can contact influential domestic media to cover our public welfare activities. This would garner nationwide attention. By then, we won't need excessive promotion to let everyone know about the Sichuan University Fund. I believe people will trust and support us. At the same time, we need to tell them that every penny and expense is detailed..."

The girl shared her idea.

Soon, everyone started passionately sharing their own opinions.

Lin Chuan felt gratified, seeing the passionate discussions, and suddenly had a thought. He wanted to gather these genuinely passionate people and form a public welfare organization. They could work alongside Mu Bai to manage the Sichuan University Fund. After all, Mu Bai was just one person, with only a pair of hands and one brain, she couldn't handle everything alone. She was already juggling school and the public fund.

"Hmm, your ideas are all great." Mu Bai nodded and said, "I'm very glad we can speak freely here. It's truly a pity to meet so late."

"Mu Bai, once the Sichuan University Fund is recognized nationwide, you'll be a public welfare star." Everyone laughed.

"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter.

"I don't care about being any public welfare star." Mu Bai looked at everyone seriously and said, "I just want to use the limited funds at hand to help the most impoverished people."

"Right." Everyone nodded, saying, "That's not just your dream; it's the dream of every one of us in public welfare."

Lin Chuan was observing from the side. He always felt the passion in this group of public welfare enthusiasts. They have dreams and pursuits, hoping to help more people with their hands.

Suddenly, Lin Chuan felt that forming the Sichuan University Fund was the right choice. Although it's a department without any income, it's the closest to his dream and ideas. Lin Chuan didn't regret it, not even when the Sichuan University Group was financially struggling. He still invested five million to let Mu Bai set up this organization.

Everyone talked enthusiastically for a long time, each having their ideas and opinions.

"Everyone." Lin Chuan quickly said, "Look, it's getting late, and you've been discussing for so long. How about we have a meal first and continue our discussion afterward?"

"I've already had someone prepare food in the cafeteria." Mu Bai smiled and said, "I hope you don't mind dining with the kids?"

"Of course not." Everyone shook their heads.

Lin Chuan originally planned to take them to Sichuan Restaurant for a meal, but Mu Bai preemptively interrupted his plan. Mu Bai gave Lin Chuan a knowing glance because she understood that he had meant well, but she politely declined. Mu Bai knew her invitation was for discussing public welfare, not to enjoy Sichuan Restaurant.

In the past, Qin Han Restaurant was a place of lavish spending. Nowadays, Sichuan Restaurant has become a place accessible to common people. However, even an ordinary dish could cost over a hundred yuan, too expensive for real common people to afford. Even a simple cabbage dish was topped with abalone sauce and was priced at 108 yuan, the cost making jaws drop.

Afterward, more than twenty people headed to the cafeteria.

The sanitary conditions in the cafeteria are impeccable; the floor is spotless, and the ceiling and walls are pristine white. After half a year's renovation, the cafeteria's hygiene is excellent, receiving lots of praise from everyone entering.

A huge round table has been set up in the corner of the cafeteria. This table was specially borrowed by the school from elsewhere, and it has a big turntable on top, powered by electricity to spin slowly. Everyone seemed very pleased.

"Everyone, please sit." Mu Bai called out.

More than twenty people took their seats. The large round table was meant for twenty people, but now it was snugly seating twenty-five. It was a bit crowded, but nobody seemed to mind.

Soon, the cafeteria staff started bringing dishes one by one, and although they were just simple home-cooked meals, they were far more sumptuous than what the kids had. At the table beside, the children looked curiously at the guests from afar, their innocent eyes fluttering as they observed them.

Mu Bai smiled and said, "These are some underprivileged children from Jiangbei City. They attend school here without having to pay a penny. We cover all their tuition and miscellaneous fees."

"This must be the first in the country, right?" someone asked, "Many places wouldn't dare do this."

"Why?" Mu Bai asked.

"After all, it requires considerable money." The person was a teacher and said with a smile, "Relying on government funds is like a drop in the bucket. With no income and relying on donations alone, it's unsustainable. Donors can contribute once, twice, but not countless times. There must be revenue to maintain sustainability."

"Exactly!" Mu Bai nodded and said, "That's why we're constantly seeking a sustainable development path."

"That brings us back to our earlier theme." The young girl quickly chimed in, "We need to publicize the Sichuan University Fund, gain trust nationwide, announce donation accounts, and even regularly publish expenditure details. We need to do better and more straightforward than the Red Cross. I believe everyone will come to trust and recognize us!"

"Yes!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

Twenty-eight dishes were all served.

Everyone was so enthusiastic they forgot to eat. Lin Chuan reminded from the side, "Time to eat, let's have a meal before continuing our discussion."

"Alright!" Everyone nodded.

The twenty-eight dishes on the table were stir-fried by the chef using small pots. Hearing that Principal Mu Bai was inviting friends from all over to dine at the cafeteria, the chef personally took charge, using a small pot to showcase his culinary skills.

"Not bad, the chef's skills here are quite impressive."

"Indeed, these dishes rival those of hotel chefs."

"Yes!"

Everyone unanimously praised.

Mu Bai laughed and said, "I recruited the chef from outside. His skills are indeed remarkable. I once dined at a restaurant where he worked and found it excellent, so I brought him over. Although his salary didn't increase, when he learned I was the principal, he immediately expressed his willingness to come and joined by the second month."

"Mu Bai, could it be he has a crush on you?" someone joked.

"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter again.

At this point, an older man curiously asked, "Mu Bai, you're almost thirty, do you have a boyfriend?"

"Ah..." Mu Bai was momentarily taken aback and glanced over at Lin Chuan.

Among the crowd with sharp eyes, a few immediately noticed Mu Bai's affectionate glance. The young girl was one of them and giggled, "Uncle He, do you even need to ask? Look at who Mu Bai's eyes are on."

"Haha..." Everyone erupted into laughter once more.

Uncle He quickly understood, chuckling, "Tsk tsk, truly a handsome pair."

"Don't talk nonsense." Mu Bai blushed, and as soon as the topic arose, she couldn't help but think of the night she was seemingly drawn to Lin Chuan. Those scenes still made her a bit shaky. As for Lin Chuan, Mu Bai wasn't even sure what she felt about him. She liked him for sure, but she also disliked him intensely.

It's a very contradictory feeling that has been tormenting Mu Bai's heart.

"I think you have quite a liking for Lin Chuan." The young girl giggled.

"I don't like him at all." Mu Bai quickly shook her head.

The young girl smiled and said, "You really don't like him? Because if not, I won't hold back." She giggled.

"If you like him, you can have him." Mu Bai's face was red with embarrassment.

Beside her, Lin Chuan protested, "Mu Bai, I'm not an object you can just give away. Since you have taken me, you have to take responsibility."

Haha…

The cafeteria erupted in laughter.

Mu Bai gave Lin Chuan a sharp look, but he playfully ignored it, saying, "Actually, I've been pursuing Mu Bai for quite some time. Yet, she doesn't see me in that way. But I haven't given up, and I hope you can persuade her for me. So, I toast to all of you with tea instead of wine. If I ever complete my Long March, I'll treat everyone to a wedding banquet!"

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