After breakfast, Fang Bai rode his motorcycle to the County Compound to find County Chief Gu Wen.
Before he went, he made a phone call to make an appointment; he couldn't just show up unannounced.
As soon as he arrived at the County Compound, he saw Secretary Wu waiting for him at the main gate.
The two exchanged pleasantries, and Secretary Wu led him to the County Chief's office.
Gu Wen saw Fang Bai arrive and invited him to sit on the sofa. The two sat facing each other, with Secretary Wu sitting to the side, helping to pour tea.
Fang Bai was there to discuss the event and the Xinghai Plaza funds this time, so Gu Wen asked his secretary to stay.
Gu Wen took a sip of tea and asked with concern, "President Fang, I heard the event is over. How was it?"
Fang Bai laughed heartily, "Leader, I did not fail in my mission. It was quite good. I came here this time to discuss this matter and see how to pay the tax."
"Oh, you seem to be in a good mood, so you must have made a lot of money."
Fang Bai humbly said, "Sales were good, but expenses were too high. I only made a hard-earned fee."
If the County Chief wanted to know the sales, he would only know a rough sales figure by checking Fang Bai's bank account, or by having someone investigate the sales of those sales representatives.
But no matter what, as long as the County Leader wanted to check, he could definitely find out a rough amount.
"I've been to the site myself; it was incredibly lively, so crowded you couldn't even get in. The event was very successful." Gu Wen knew Fang Bai was being humble. He definitely made a few million, but he didn't know the exact amount and didn't need to investigate.
Since he took the initiative to pay taxes and fulfill his promise, it was worthy of praise.
How many companies in Wen City actively pay taxes? Not many. Enterprises like Xinghai Company, which develop rapidly and actively pay taxes, should be strongly supported.
"Yes, it's mainly thanks to the support from the leaders and various departments; otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible to pull it off.
The sales this time totaled over 20 million yuan, and I plan to pay 3.2 million yuan in taxes," Fang Bai said, buttering him up.
Gu Wen and Secretary Wu knew the event was very popular, but they hadn't expected the sales to be so high.
Fang Bai's words made both of them widen their eyes, their gazes brightening, and a huge wave surged in their hearts.
Secretary Wu couldn't help but exclaim, "That's too exaggerated!"
Gu Wen was a bit more composed, but he also couldn't help but marvel.
This tax amount could rank first on Yongjia County's private enterprise tax list.
Even in the entire Wen City, it could rank among the top.
He pondered for a moment, then praised Fang Bai, "Very good, President Fang. Your 3.2 million yuan in taxes is a strong shot in the arm for the county, and a great gift to the county. I truly don't know how to praise you.
How about this, I will first gather a few leaders to discuss how to make this matter more grand, and then I'll call you.
The matter of the Xinghai Plaza land payment can be handled together at that time."
"Okay, Leader, you arrange it."
Fang Bai understood that this was County Chief Gu's chance to show off his political achievements to other County Leaders, and he also needed to get to know the various County Leaders to expand his network.
These 3.2 million yuan in taxes would definitely make him the largest taxpayer in the county, and he couldn't just pay it for nothing and get nothing in return. He at least had to get an award for the company.
Fang Bai chatted with Gu Wen for a couple of sentences and then left. Gu Wen instructed his secretary to notify the various County Leaders to hold a meeting at 2 PM, and also to have the responsible leaders of relevant departments attend.
Today was Monday. After leaving the County Compound, Fang Bai went to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to talk to Chen Shi about donating bicycles. At that time, he would give Director Chen 50 bicycle tickets, and employees who received the tickets could pick them up at Xinghai Shopping Mall.
Fang Bai originally wanted to hold a donation ceremony, but then he thought better of it. It would be better to let the Industrial and Commercial Bureau employees take the tickets to his mall to pick them up, so they could get familiar with the place and avoid any misunderstandings.
After finishing matters at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, Fang Bai went to find Captain Luo, also giving him bicycle tickets for pickup at the store.
After he finished these matters, Fang Bai still had to treat these department leaders to a meal, and also invite his father to meet them.
He had a high alcohol tolerance now and wasn't afraid of drinking at all.
After this, Fang Bai went to the branch where President Ye worked and asked him to help open a passbook and transfer 300,000 yuan in current deposits, which would be used for donations.
At 2 PM, Fang Bai went to buy a few catties of fruit and fruit candy, stuffing them into his backpack, then leisurely made his way to Oubei No. 1 Middle School, arriving just as classes were ending.
School had started a few days ago, but Fang Bai hadn't reported yet, and he hadn't even paid next semester's tuition.
Zhan Feng and Principal Zhang knew his family was holding an event, so they didn't say anything.
Fang Bai's arrival was warmly welcomed by the teachers in Zhan Feng's office.
These past few days, the teachers had all been discussing Fang Bai's family's mall and the lottery event.
Since the New Year's Eve party, Fang Bai's rap lyrics had become popular on campus. Coupled with his first place in the monthly exam and his frequent skipping of classes, teachers liked to use his example in class, saying, "If you can achieve Fang Bai's grades, you don't even need to come to school, but if you don't have that ability, you must listen carefully in class."
Because of this, more teachers and students got to know Fang Bai and knew that his family sold TVs at a street stall.
Later, when Xinghai Shopping Mall opened, and it wasn't far from the school, the news of Fang Bai's family opening a mall quickly spread.
As for the lottery event, it was now known throughout the city, and most of the teachers and students in the remedial class knew about it.
This was also why Fang Bai was more concerned about his family's safety; too many people knew.
"A belated New Year's greeting to all the teachers. I bought some seasonal fruit; please have a taste." Fang Bai placed a bag of fruit on Zhan Feng's desk and invited the other three teachers in the office to try some.
Fang Bai was a regular, and he got along well with the teachers.
"Fang Bai, your family's mall business is really good."
"Yes, it's very lively. The lottery event drew huge crowds; it's amazing."
"I even bought twenty yuan worth, but I didn't win the grand prize. But it's still nice to join in the fun."
Fang Bai felt a little embarrassed listening to the teachers in the office discuss the lottery. He said a few words to his homeroom teacher and then quickly left; this topic needed to end soon.
When he arrived at the classroom, his sudden appearance slightly surprised his classmates.
Fang Bai hadn't been to school for a long time. Now that he reappeared, it turned out he was already running a big business. The difference felt too great.
"Fang Laoda, long time no see."
"Fang Bai, so your family is holding the lottery event? I even bought some."
"Yeah, I bought some for my mom too. She said students have better luck buying them."
Fang Bai was a little embarrassed, grinning as he greeted his classmates. He returned to his desk, took out the fruit candy from his backpack, and handed it to the classmate next to him, asking him to help distribute it.
At this, the classroom became lively again. They had initially felt a bit distant from Fang Bai, but now they felt closer again, no different from last semester, except that his family was richer now.
"Fang Bai, so your family is Xinghai Company? Is your family going to build a large commercial plaza? I saw it in the newspaper." Zhang Xiaoai, sitting in the front row, beamed and turned her head to ask him curiously.
The classmates next to her were equally curious and said enviously, "So Fang Bai's family is so rich, a super tycoon, so low-key."
Fang Bai was slightly silent, "I'm not too sure. My family only has a tiny share, and the lottery event just took a name; we're not as rich as everyone imagines. Please don't spread misinformation."
"No way, isn't Xinghai Shopping Mall your family's?"
"My parents are just in charge of management, taking a name, and holding a tiny share. How could my family have so much money? It's invested by Hong Kong capital." Fang Bai argued back, thinking he'd fool them for as long as he could. These classmates loved gossip too much.
"Oh, so that's how it is. Well, that's still very impressive, it just means you're very rich." Many students in the class suddenly understood, and a few students felt much more balanced psychologically.
If Xinghai Company belonged to Fang Bai's family, and he had good grades and his family was rich, they would feel like they couldn't compare to him in anything, and there would be some imbalance in their hearts.
Fang Bai chatted with his classmates for a while, then left the classroom to find the principal.
The leaders in the principal's office were all there. Fang Bai knocked on the open door, and when the school leaders saw it was Fang Bai, they warmly greeted him and invited him in.
"Fang Bai, you're here! Come on in, it's really been a long time."
"Our school has gained a talent, truly remarkable."
Fang Bai shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with each of the school leaders one by one, then sat facing the principal across the tea table.
Fang Bai took the hot tea poured by the principal, took a sip, and then spoke, "I came to see the principal this time for a matter.
The lottery event held by Xinghai Company a while ago, does the principal know about it?"
"Haha, how could I not know? Everyone in the city, young and old, knows about it. I heard this Xinghai Company belongs to your family, right?"
"Ah, since the principal knows, I won't hide it from you, it is indeed my family's.
It's like this: this lottery event has the nature of helping impoverished students.
I feel the principal has a good reputation, and I am also a student of No. 1 Middle School, so I plan to donate 300,000 yuan to the school." Fang Bai pondered his words slightly, then said with a chuckle.
As soon as Fang Bai finished speaking, Principal Zhang and the school leaders who heard him were shocked, their eyes slightly dazed, staring at Fang Bai in disbelief.
Principal Zhang tried hard to calm the waves in his heart, involuntarily swallowing several times, "Fang Bai, did you just say you're donating 300,000 yuan to the school?
Or did I mishear?"