Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
Liu Ning had heard of a case where a donation of 1 million yuan resulted in only 100,000 yuan being used for the project, while the remaining 900,000 yuan was embezzled. Everyone was skimming off a piece of the pie, resulting in the money being divided like this: 1/10 went to the project, while the remaining 900,000 yuan was enjoyed by these people. Liu Ning had always remembered the saying, "A wife who has shared hardship should not be abandoned." Therefore, it was perfectly normal for Zhang Ji...
Regarding this issue, Liu Ning had previously discussed it with Ma Zhuang. Regardless of where these people came from or how they got in, anyone who dared to embezzle would be dealt with severely. Liu Ning had heard of a case where a donation of 1 million yuan resulted in only 100,000 yuan being used for the project, while the remaining 900,000 yuan was embezzled. Leaving aside what the donors thought, even the people who established the foundation would feel disheartened. Everyone was skimming off a piece of the pie, resulting in the money being divided like this: 1/10 went to the project, while the remaining 900,000 yuan was enjoyed by these people. If this becomes a social problem, who will donate in the future? Other foundations might not survive. That's the most critical issue. Don't these people need to make a living?
Therefore, at the very beginning of the foundation's establishment, Liu Ning set up a very strict supervisory body. This body's primary function was to ensure the foundation's accounts were properly managed. Regardless of who was handling the accounts, each one had to be established by at least two or three people. Anyone attempting to create unauthorized accounts was absolutely forbidden. In short, all finances had to be transparent. Furthermore, volunteers were selected from among the existing staff. These volunteers were not permanent, as they were often struggling financially. Trying to corrupt them with money would be extremely difficult, a point Liu Ning had anticipated and would never allow to occur.
After all these things were done, the banquet was about to begin. In just a few hours, Ma Zhuang had decorated the place magnificently. For Ma Zhuang, the situation was quite good. If it were before, it certainly wouldn't have been like this. But now everyone was giving him face. In addition, some people were also very clear that Liu Ning was about to go to the ancient ruins. Under such circumstances, they should make sure that things were done very well for Liu Ning. If things weren't done well for Liu Ning, then some things would be hard to say later. It was precisely because of this that when these things happened, Ma Zhuang brought out all its strength, wanting to show Liu Ning that it was not joking and that it truly had the time and strength.
Many of the bigwigs here came to see how Liu Ning would develop in the future. Actually, they didn't need to worry about it at all. Liu Ning was already with Zhao Wudi. Regardless of what these people thought, Liu Ning's team was already formed. But these people were still somewhat unwilling to give up. They felt that things might change in the future because Liu Ning was going to the Ancient Ruins to participate in the selection competition. If he really soared in the Ancient Ruins, Zhao Wudi's side might also change. They came here on behalf of the bigwigs in the capital to win him over. After all, Liu Ning was a rising star, and his current strength had made them take him seriously. So some people were hoping to establish a relationship with Liu Ning. Liu Ning kept his distance from these people.
From the conversation, Liu Ning sensed their intention to win him over. They weren't offering him a price, but rather a price for some powerful figures in the capital. Kong Erlengzi's father was considered a big shot in Beijing, but compared to these people, he was just a menial laborer. There were many more capable than him, primarily those of the Ten Spirits, some even surpassing the God of War. Their reason for wanting to associate with Liu Ning was to recruit him into their camp, offering him more generous treatment. Since their strength was inferior to Zhao Wudi's master, they could only try to improve his situation through better compensation. They hoped that if they could offer better treatment, Liu Ning might switch allegiance. Of course, this was unlikely; it was merely wishful thinking on their part.
The first few people tried to probe, but were all rebuffed. Later, they simply stopped talking. They weren't stupid; in this situation, if Liu Ning didn't give a direct answer, it meant the matter was impossible. So, they decided to stay quiet and not ask anymore. If they angered Liu Ning, they might anger everyone behind Zhao Wudi. At that point, not only would they be in danger, but their backers in the capital would also fall. They knew Zhao Wudi's power and how ruthless he was. If things escalated, they wouldn't be able to protect themselves. They weren't fools; they knew what to do in this situation.
The venue chosen for the banquet wasn't particularly luxurious; it was simply the lawn of a hotel. Liu Ning had considered this carefully. If they had chosen a high-end hotel, the banquet alone would have cost a fortune. For these wealthy individuals, the more upscale the event, the better. However, there were also friends from the press present who would put everything on the news. At that point, Liu Ning would be in a very passive position. What exactly is a charitable foundation for? Is it to showcase one's own power, or to help those in need? If it's just about showcasing one's power, then what's the difference between Liu Ning and ordinary people? Therefore, Liu Ning chose this location, not wanting to be viewed with prejudice from the outset.
As the banquet was about to begin, Zhang Jing also came out. As the hostess of the evening, Zhang Jing was dressed very beautifully. Zhang Jing had never imagined that she could appear in public with Liu Ning like this. In fact, for Liu Ning, this was a very normal thing. As Liu Ning's wife, it was only natural for him to bring Zhang Jing along. When Liu Ning was a simple-minded young man, no one wanted to marry him, including women in their fifties. Now that someone was willing to marry him, it was already quite good. Liu Ning had always remembered the saying, "A wife who has shared hardship should not be abandoned." Therefore, it was perfectly normal for Zhang Jing to be here. No one else would ever take Zhang Jing's place. This was what Liu Ning thought now, and he was certain that it would be the same in the future.