Chapter 523: Every penny was spent wisely.

Corrupt bureaucrats, warlordism, rampant banditry…
These malignant tumors have choked the lifeblood of hope.
Why doesn't anyone eradicate these tumors?
Because for those so-called developed countries, military intervention is neither legitimate nor justifiable.
Furthermore, it's incredibly costly and a thankless task.
So, everyone tacitly chooses to condone and stand by.
“However, our Fanghuan Foundation's projects have yielded remarkable results.”
Liang Haiyuan's tone shifted, a hint of pride on his face.
“We uphold the philosophy of ‘giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish,’ not just providing money and food, but more importantly, teaching technology, setting up factories, and building schools.
In areas with armed threats, we have the ‘Wildfire’ security team providing full protection. To date, our projects have had zero casualties and zero losses!
The efficiency and results of our aid far surpass any international charitable organization!”
For volunteers venturing deep into Africa, the biggest nightmare is the elusive armed militants.
A moment's inattention could turn them into sieves, and the looting of painstakingly transported relief supplies was commonplace.
But the people of the Fang Huan Foundation never faced such troubles.
Because behind them stood "Wildfire"—a top-tier security force with deep cooperation with multiple African countries.
Any force daring to covet Fang Huan's supplies would be reduced to dust under their cold gun barrels.
"Moreover, the members of 'Wildfire' are all elite special forces from various countries, equipped with the most advanced military technology.
Their methods for eliminating looters... well, they can be described as extremely ruthless.
Now, 'Wildfire' is infamous throughout the African continent; almost no foolish armed force dares to provoke us."
This is the true meaning of "Wildfire's" existence.
They are Fang Huan's outstretched claws, protecting its shipping routes and providing an absolute safety net for their angelic foundation employees.
“It seems this money was well spent,” Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.
“I used to think that the annual funding for ‘Wildfire’ was a bit too much.
But now it seems every penny was well spent.”
In fact, Su Hao himself had repeatedly considered whether creating a private armed force of this caliber and scale was excessive.
But as it turned out, it was undoubtedly one of the best decisions he had ever made.
“Send a message to the group to allocate additional operating funds to ‘Wildfire’,” Su Hao instructed.
“Aren’t we building schools in Africa? We absolutely cannot let those ruthless militants harm any child.”
In any country, children are the most precious future and wealth.
Education is the only way for them to escape ignorance, take control of their own destiny, and even support the future of a nation.
“And…”
Su Hao flipped through the documents sent by the foundation, reading page by page.
Suddenly, when he saw a certain report, that intuition hidden deep within his soul was gently stirred.
'Corruption within the local government is the biggest cancer!'
While the supplies looted by warlords are certainly reprehensible, the corrupt officials hiding behind the scenes, embezzling donations under various high-sounding pretexts, are the true kings of the cancer.
They can legally "transfer" donations into their own pockets under the guise of various government decrees and national policies.
This systemic plunder is a hundred times more terrifying than simple violent robbery.
But this is beyond the scope of what a single company can handle.
What right does a foreign businessman have to interfere in another country's internal affairs?
What right do you have to punish corrupt officials in another country?
"Pass this on to the strategic department, and have them find a way to properly 'negotiate' with the government there.
Make sure our money doesn't mysteriously disappear in the process."
Su Hao continued reviewing the remaining documents.
When he turned to the last page, that strange intuition was once again violently triggered!
"Schools?"
"Ah, yes. We're currently building schools in several African countries.
But unlike in China, they don't have separate primary, middle, and high schools. Instead, all school-aged children are concentrated in one school, with differentiated instruction.
We plan to continue this model in the future.
But the question is, what happens after graduation?"
Where do outstanding students who have completed basic education go next?
The answer is self-evident.
University.
"So, the foundation has proposed two options.
One is to select the most outstanding students and launch an overseas study program, sending them abroad to study.
Or..."
"Or, build a university locally?" Su Hao blurted out almost immediately.
"Yes, Chairman Su.
In the name of 'Fang Huan,' we will build a university for the most elite students on the African continent."
"Boom!"
In that instant, an unprecedentedly strong surge of emotion swept through Su Hao's entire body!
A university...building a university in Africa?
A university named "Fanghuan University"?
***
Liang Haiyuan, having just finished his work report, walked out of Su Hao's office, his brows slightly furrowed, looking thoughtful.
The employees in the trading department immediately sensed something unusual and gathered around.
"President Liang, what's wrong? Did Chairman Su scold you?"
"Hmm... Today, unless it's absolutely urgent, don't disturb Chairman Su."
"Huh?"
"When I went in just now, I felt Chairman Su was deeply contemplating a very grand plan. You know what I mean?
It's that feeling of inspiration surging, a mental storm of ideas, and then suddenly being interrupted, the rhythm 'snap' shattered.
Sigh, I went in... really at the worst time."
"Chairman Su? Could it be... he's brewing some new big plan again?"
"Most likely.
And judging from his expression, this time it's definitely a massive, earth-shattering undertaking.
I haven't seen him look like that in a long time."
Upon hearing this, the air in the entire trading department became tense, a mixture of excitement and a touch of "sweet fear."
What others say about "playing big" might just be a small project.
But when Su Hao says he's going to "play a big game," it's definitely a "shocking move" that will shake the whole world!
Of course, this also means:
These core department employees will likely be drained dry, turning into emotionless overtime machines for the foreseeable future.
“Who cares! What are we afraid of? The bigger the trouble Chairman Su stirs up, the bigger our year-end bonuses will be!
Even though we're exhausted, isn't the sense of participation in changing the world with our own hands more exciting than anything else?”
“Hiss… I need to stock up on two boxes of nitroglycerin.”
“This time… won't it be like last time, with hundreds of billions of yuan being used for extreme short-term trading?”
“No, don't jinx it! My heart isn't good!”
“Anyway,” Liang Haiyuan clapped his hands, summarizing,
“All the work to be reported today, compile it here first.
The unimportant stuff, I'll report to Chairman Su tomorrow.”