Chu Wan replied,
"Teacher Hao said it was arranged by the principal. I don't know the specific reason."
"Alright,"
Su Yi nodded and didn't ask further.
After all, based on the information Chu Wan had, he wouldn't get a clear answer even if he asked.
Just as he was wondering, not long after he finished eating, Chu Wan's teacher Hao Hongmei called him, inviting him to participate in the school's event tomorrow.
At this point, from Hao Hongmei's words.
He learned that the school was holding this evening event to thank some members of society for their past donations to the school, and to take the opportunity to raise more charitable funds to improve the current teaching environment of the school and add more teaching equipment and educational resources.
Understanding the school's motive for holding this evening event, Su Yi naturally readily agreed.
And he planned to do his small part tomorrow by donating some funds to the special school Chu Wan attends, to help more people like Chu Wan who are in need.
As the saying goes, "If poor, cultivate one's own virtue; if rich, benefit the world."
His current personal assets are sufficient to ensure that he and his family live a life free from worry about food and clothing.
So, beyond a comfortable life, he believes it is acceptable to appropriately use his abilities and wealth to help those in need.
With tomorrow's schedule arranged.
Su Yi continued to browse information on domestic and international financial markets.
He saw that both domestic and international market news leaned towards positive developments.
Seeing no particularly noteworthy points in the news, Su Yi quickly scanned it, then washed up and went to sleep.
The next day, when he woke up.
After breakfast, he went to the company site to check on the renovation progress, then continued to interview several employees recommended by headhunters, before finally arriving at Chu Wan's school in the afternoon.
Actually, although it was called an evening gala, the main performances were scheduled for the afternoon.
Following the performances by Chu Wan and other students from the school.
The principal and teachers who organized the event, as well as the invited guests and audience, continuously applauded and showed appreciative smiles.
Especially for Chu Wan's stage performance, many people present praised her from the bottom of their hearts.
"Principal Lin, your school is becoming more and more impressive!"
Amidst a chorus of praise, Qin Song, Chairman of 'Jingcheng Holdings Group,' an invited guest for the event and also the school's largest donor and sponsor over the years, gazed at Chu Wan, who was performing as the finale.
His eyes revealed a look of astonishment as he couldn't help but say to Principal Lin, who was accompanying him.
Principal Lin smiled and said,
"The school's success today is all thanks to Chairman Qin's support, isn't it? Without your continuous selfless donations, our school wouldn't have its current scale, nor its current faculty, let alone cultivate so many outstanding students and help so many children."
"Principal Lin, you're too kind,"
Qin Song said with a smile.
"This girl is very talented."
"Yes, this student Chu is indeed a key talent we are cultivating in our school,"
Principal Lin said.
"Admissions teachers from music conservatories have already proactively approached our school, preparing to admit student Chu to a professional university for further studies."
As Principal Lin spoke, a hint of pride was subtly visible on his face.
As a special school that helps disabled students learn, it is difficult for these children to have the opportunity to pursue further education in regular universities.
Therefore, for every child who has the chance to succeed.
He felt it was incredibly difficult.
"Excellent, very excellent,"
Qin Song narrowed his eyes and praised again with a smile.
As the two spoke briefly...
The performances had already ended.
After the program concluded, Principal Lin hurriedly accompanied several other school leaders and the special guests who arrived today, heading together to the pre-arranged restaurant.
After arriving at the restaurant and everyone was seated.
Principal Lin then began to introduce everyone to each other, one by one.
"So you are President Su... I've heard so much about you,"
said a middle-aged man with a buzz cut, smiling as he shook Su Yi's hand during the introductions.
"It's true that meeting you is better than hearing about you. President Su is even younger than I imagined, and handsomer too. You truly live up to your reputation as a legendary figure in our Modu financial circle."
"You are..."
Su Yi asked with a smile.
The middle-aged man with a buzz cut introduced himself,
"I am Liu Yian, the fund manager for the 'Chengan No. 1' fund product of 'Chengan Capital' company."
"Chengan Capital..."
Su Yi mused for a moment, then replied,
"So it's President Liu. Your 'Chengan No. 1' fund product has performed very well in the past two or three years."
Liu Yian laughed and said,
"Compared to the legendary performance created by President Su, the performance of our 'Chengan No. 1' fund product is completely insignificant. I never expected to meet President Su here today. It seems President Su is quite familiar with Principal Lin. Does President Su also have relatives or family members studying at this school?"
"My younger sister studies here,"
Su Yi replied with a smile.
"Oh,"
Liu Yian responded,
"My daughter also studied here for a period two years ago. Oh, right... I heard that President Su is very optimistic about investments in the 'new energy industry' recently. Could I ask President Su for some insight into the investment logic for the 'new energy industry'?"
"I wouldn't say 'very optimistic',"
Su Yi said.
"I just think there should be good speculative and trading opportunities along this main theme recently. President Liu should also know that my trading style usually leans more towards medium to short-term. So, in terms of in-depth logical analysis for main theme investments, I might be far less insightful than your institutions."
Liu Yian reviewed Su Yi's previous market trading records and knew Su Yi was telling the truth.
Moreover, the trading strategies of institutions and individual investors (speculative funds) are inherently different.
So, seeing that Su Yi was unwilling to say more, he wisely didn't press the issue.
"Mr. Su, this is Chairman Qin of 'Jingcheng Holdings Group',"
Principal Lin continued to introduce others to Su Yi after his brief conversation with Liu Yian.
Su Yi heard Principal Lin's introduction, lifted his eyes to glance at Qin Song indifferently, and didn't pay much attention.
Regarding this Chairman Qin.
He still remembered many negative stories about the other party, so he had no good feelings towards him.
However, even though he didn't have a good impression of the other party, he wouldn't openly show it in such a public setting.
"You must be President Su, who has risen to prominence in the Modu financial circle in recent months, right?"
On the surface, Qin Song appeared very approachable, both in demeanor and temperament.
He didn't display the tough aura of a Modu big shot, greeting everyone present with a cheerful smile.
"President Su, you are truly young! To achieve such success at your age is truly remarkable."
Adhering to the principle of not hitting a smiling face, Su Yi replied with a smile,
"Thank you for the compliment, Chairman Qin."
"I hope we'll have opportunities to cooperate in the future,"
Qin Song said with a smile, extending his hand after a careful look at Su Yi.
According to the latest information he received, he knew that Su Yi, this young man, was very capable in financial investments, especially in stock price speculation.
The 'Jingcheng Holdings' Group, which he manages, is about to go public.
After the company goes public.
Many critical junctures in the company's business development will inevitably require stock price and market capitalization maintenance.
Therefore, taking this opportunity to simply get acquainted with someone like Su Yi, for future use, would only bring him benefits, no harm.
Su Yi shook his hand lightly and said,
"Cooperation is not a problem, but... it depends on what price Chairman Qin can offer."
"Haha... What price does President Su want?"
Qin Song burst out laughing and said.
Su Yi replied,
"That depends on what project we cooperate on. I've always been one to not wake up early without profit."
"Profit is a necessary condition for maintaining a cooperative relationship,"
Qin Song said.
"I like straightforward people like President Su. Don't worry... if I seek cooperation with you in the future, the price will naturally satisfy President Su. However, I heard that President Su has a good relationship with Manager Lei from our group, I wonder if that's true?"
"Are you referring to Manager Lei?"
Su Yi didn't know what he meant by suddenly asking this, and replied,
"It's true that Manager Lei and I are friends, but that doesn't prevent Chairman Qin and I from also being friends."
"Haha... Indeed, since everyone here has gathered together, we are certainly all friends,"
Qin Song said with a laugh.
"Principal Lin, what do you say?"
Principal Lin saw that both men were speaking with veiled meanings, and he dared not offend either of them.
He couldn't help but clear his throat softly and said,
"Everyone present today is naturally a distinguished guest, and also a friend."
After speaking, Principal Lin hurriedly asked the waiter to serve the dishes, while personally pouring wine for all the friends present, then said some words of thanks and toasted everyone.
After that, with clinking glasses, the atmosphere at the table became increasingly relaxed.
And soon, many people began calling each other brothers, networking, and discussing various business collaborations.
Su Yi symbolically drank two glasses of wine, then smiled and chatted with Teacher Hao, who was accompanying him, waiting for the dinner to end.
As he waited.
Once the banquet atmosphere gradually reached its climax, Principal Lin, representing the school, finally began to steer the conversation towards the main topic, discussing the school's future plans and current difficulties, hoping to take this opportunity to raise some funds from the high-net-worth bosses present for school construction.
After all, more and more students are being admitted, and more and more teachers are being recruited.
The annual government subsidy alone is completely insufficient for the school's expansion and for admitting more students.
At Principal Lin's appeal.
Su Yi, without hesitation, donated 5 million to the school.
Other bosses, seeing Su Yi take the lead, felt a loss of face if they didn't contribute.
So, bosses big and small also symbolically donated some funds.
Qin Song, the wealthiest person present and also the biggest boss there, waved his hand and directly donated 10 million, causing Principal Lin to show a look of joy mixed with shock.
After that, when the charity donation event concluded.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed.
"Mr. Su, thank you for tonight,"
Principal Lin said, eagerly grasping Su Yi's hand with a face full of gratitude after seeing everyone off and noticing Su Yi still speaking with Hao Hongmei.
"On behalf of all the children and all the teachers at the school, I sincerely thank you, Mr. Su."
Su Yi replied with a smile,
"Principal Lin, you're too kind. It's truly not easy for all of you, dedicating so many years to this school and so many children. Moreover, my younger sister has received excellent care from you, Teacher Hao, and other teachers at the school.
If anyone should be saying thank you... it should be me. 5 million is nothing to me now. Principal Lin, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, please feel free to contact me directly."
After speaking, Su Yi bid farewell to Principal Lin and Hao Hongmei, and then left directly.
"Mr. Su is truly a good person!"
Watching Su Yi's departing back, Principal Lin, whose hair was already mostly grey, exclaimed.
"Yes!"
Hao Hongmei nodded.
"Principal, the multi-functional classrooms that the students wanted, there should be hope for them now, right? And the new braille textbooks..."
Principal Lin smiled and said,
"The children's dreams must be fulfilled. What should be built will be built, what should be bought will be bought. We should also distribute the overdue salaries and bonuses from the school. Oh... right, student Chu Wan must be well cultivated. We cannot let down the 5 million funds Mr. Su donated."
"Don't worry, Principal, I will,"
Hao Hongmei said firmly.
In her heart, Chu Wan was no longer just a student; she had long regarded Chu Wan as her own daughter.
Bidding farewell to Principal Lin and Hao Hongmei, Su Yi had just returned home and handed his coat to the approaching nanny when Chu Wan, hearing a familiar voice, hurriedly ran out of her room and asked,
"Xiao Yi Ge, you're finally back! What did Principal Lin and Teacher Hao say to you?"
"Don't worry, they were all praising you,"
Su Yi smiled and gently ruffled her dark hair.
"Did I do well today?"
Chu Wan asked expectantly, a smile on her face.
Su Yi replied,
"Very well! You've improved even more than before. Alright, go to bed quickly. Don't you have to wake up early for school tomorrow?"
"Mm,"
Chu Wan nodded softly and returned to her room, satisfied.
Su Yi looked at Chu Wan's retreating back and her light steps as she walked back to her room, a faint smile involuntarily appearing on his face.
Afterward, Aunt Liu made him some hangover soup and drew him a hot bath.
Su Yi drank some, then took a bath and went to sleep.
Later, when he woke up, it was already around 8 AM on Monday, November 9th.
He quickly washed up, had breakfast, and then went to the trading room of 'Huaxin Securities Financial Street Fuxing Road'.
The market had already officially opened.
He saw that after the emotional buildup over the weekend and the influence of domestic and international news.
The three major indices – the Shanghai Composite Index, the Shenzhen Component Index, and the ChiNext Index – all opened significantly higher.
And the core 'lithium battery' stocks, in which he had heavily invested, all opened sharply higher under the positive stimulus of the weekend, once again hitting new rebound highs or all-time highs.
(End of chapter)