novelden Chapter 414: Fantasy of Leaving a Name in History
Chapter 414: Fantasy of Leaving a Name in History
"What's the matter?" Mr. Zhong was confused.
"It's a good thing. It will make your name go down in history." Zhong Miao massaged Zhong's father's back vigorously.
Father Zhong became interested when he heard this and said with a smile: "Then tell me in detail, what is the good news?"
"Dad, do you know? The environment of the classroom where we are having classes now is very bad. The floor is uneven, the walls are peeling, and there are only a few working windows. When we sit inside in the winter, the cold wind blows in from the broken windows, and it is so cold that we can't concentrate on the class at all. The classmates had no choice but to cover the windows with paper, but it broke again after a while. The principal has been raising funds everywhere to build a new teaching building, but no one has donated money. I thought that my family runs a clinic and I am a member of Peking University, why don't we help him and donate a teaching building?" said Zhong Miao.
Mr. Zhong was startled by her last sentence. Just as he was about to refute, his mother pushed the door open and spoke first: "What? Donate a teaching building? Zhong Miao, are you crazy? Do you think our family runs a bank?"
When Zhong Miao saw her mother coming in with the soup, she hurried forward to take the food from her hand and said coquettishly, "Oh, Mom, this is a great thing that will be remembered forever. We are a Chinese medicine major, so we can donate in the name of Deshengtang, or name this teaching building after Dad. This will not only advertise our family, but also make Dad's name go down in history. In the future, every Chinese medicine student who studies in this teaching building will know about our Deshengtang and will be grateful to us. This is such a great thing!"
"Nonsense, can you eat or drink with that fame? Do you know how much a teaching building costs? Even if you build a 5-story building, it will cost 1 to 200 million, right? With so much money, why don't I keep it for myself? Why donate it? Do I have too much money and am bored? Why do I have to do this?" Zhong's mother said angrily.
Although the family clinic made money, the income in the past two years was obviously less. She didn't dare to spend money lavishly. She couldn't even afford to buy the pair of jade bracelets she liked. Wouldn't it be stupid for her to donate so much money? She firmly disagreed.
Mr. Zhong frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is 1-200 million enough?"
Zhong Miao recalled the plot of land planned by the principal and said, "That plot of land is quite large, and the building area must be at least 2000 square meters per floor. I don't really understand, can we build five floors with this 200 million?"
After hearing this, Mr. Zhong's heart skipped a beat. 2000 square meters per floor? The two million would probably be gone just for laying the foundation!
"Two million is probably not enough, but it should be enough to lay a foundation and build a floor," said Zhong's father.
"One layer is fine. As for the rest, let the principal figure it out. Two million is not a small amount. He will definitely be very happy." Zhong Miao said excitedly.
Zhong's mother thought her husband was going to donate the money and became anxious: "Old Zhong, don't be silly. This is 200 million yuan. Do you think it's 200 yuan? I can't even afford to buy the bracelet I like. I don't agree to donate the money."
Seeing that her mother disagreed, Zhong Miao pulled her hand and said coquettishly, "Mom, it's just 200 million. This is about my dad's reputation. If my dad has a good reputation, the clinic's business will be better. Are you still worried that you can't make back 200 million?"
Mother Zhong was silent and looked at Father Zhong.
Mr. Zhong was already tempted. He had been practicing medicine for many years and was somewhat famous, but if he wanted more people to know him, donating a teaching building was indeed a good idea.
By then, if he can find a few media outlets to publicize him, he will become famous. Will he still be afraid that there will be no patients coming to see him?
Well, this deal is doable, and I'll only offer about 200 million. He can't afford more than that.
200 million, and let the principal give him the naming rights of the teaching building and name it after him. In the future, every Chinese medicine student will know him. What a good deal!
"Well, this is a good deed. It's just 200 million yuan, so we'll donate it." Father Zhong waved his hand and said proudly.
"That's great, Dad. You're such a good dad to me." Zhong Miao excitedly kissed his father on the face. "Then when are we going to tell the principal?"
"We'll go next Monday, your mother and I will go together." said Mr. Zhong.
How can such a highlight moment be without his wife!
Mother Zhong was somewhat reluctant, but when she thought of the scene of being pampered by a group of people, she was moved.
"Well, let's donate. It's only 200 million yuan, and our family can afford it. I have to think carefully about what to wear on Monday." After saying this, Zhong's mother left in a hurry.
Zhong Miao smiled happily. She must have won this time. Although it was not enough for a building, at least it could build a floor. She, Xi Rou, was afraid that she could not even come up with 20 yuan. Humph, if you fight with me, you are dead.
"Dad, you should prepare well. I will take you to see the principal on Monday." Zhong Miao said happily, and then went out.
As for Xirou, after class, she returned home and talked to Jiang Haomin about donating the teaching building.
Jiang Haomin agreed without hesitation and asked Jiang Yaozu to go to school on Monday to discuss the details with the principal.
Xirou was a little shocked: "Dad, it will cost a lot of money to build this teaching building. Each floor is 2000 square meters."
"Haha, it's okay. Our family can afford it. How many floors do you think would be best?" Jiang Haomin said with a smile.
"I think it will take at least 10 floors. How much will it cost?" Xirou asked.
"Well, if others build it, the frame and decoration will probably cost around 1000 million, but our family is in this business, so we only need to pay the cost, so it should be able to be done with 400 to 500 million," said Jiang Haomin.
"Really? That's great, thank you, Dad." Xirou hugged Jiang Haomin and gave him a big kiss.
"Haha, kid, look how happy you are. This is a good thing. Our Jiang family has been in business for so long and has always wanted to give back to the society. Donating teaching buildings to colleges and universities is a good thing. But I want to keep a low profile on this matter and donate no unnecessary trouble." Jiang Haomin said.
Xirou was still thinking about advertising for Jiang Group, but she didn't expect her father to do good deeds without leaving his name. She couldn't help but respect him.
"Dad, you're so nice. If every entrepreneur was like you, our country would surely become more and more prosperous." Xirou gave her father a thumbs up.
"Come on, stop acting like a good girl in front of me." Jiang Haomin touched his daughter's head lovingly.
"Haha, I'll go find my brother, Mr. Jiang. I thank you on behalf of all the students in Peking University!" After Xirou said that, she quickly ran upstairs to find Jiang Yaozu.
On Monday, Xirou took Jiang Yaozu to see the principal. When they arrived, the principal had just arrived at the school. He seemed a little surprised to see Xirou appear with a young man.
"Xi Rou, why do you come to see me so early? Is there anything wrong?" asked the principal.
"Principal, this is my brother Jiang Yaozu. He's here to talk to you about donating a teaching building." Xirou said with a smile.
"Your brother?" The principal was a little confused. Shouldn't brother have the same surname?