Shen Bi on the other side of the phone said: "Although Mr. Chen has obtained this position, and with his ability, he is also qualified, but after all, he is too young and has too little qualifications, so you need to make a contribution to society in the next six months. You must make a certain contribution and increase your visibility, so that the Hong Kong government can justifiably elect you as a Justice of the Peace."
"Contribution? Mr. Shen Bi means in terms of charity?" Chen Zhiwen asked. If employment counts as contribution, Chen Zhiwen has no shortage at all. Midea and Red Bull have thousands of employees each, and Hutchison has even more. The three companies In total, the number of jobs created exceeds almost 20,000. This is already a very large number in Hong Kong, which has a population of only more than 4 million. Expanding to the mainland in later generations, it is equivalent to 7 million jobs, which is estimated to be equivalent to Foxconn + 2 The number of employed people driven by Volkswagen + 2 Toyotas.
"Yes, charity is the easiest and lowest-cost way to increase fame. It is simple to operate, and with Chen Sheng's current status, investment in charity is indispensable." Shen Bi said with appreciation.
"Okay, no problem." Chen Zhiwen agreed. Even if it is not for the so-called Justice of the Peace, some charity activities must still be done. At least many elderly children and truly disadvantaged groups must still be given some help.
"Okay, Chen Sheng understands what I mean. Also, is Chen Sheng interested in golf?" Shen Bi suddenly asked again.
"Golf?" Chen Zhiwen was stunned for a moment and said, "I don't know how to do this."
"It doesn't matter if you don't. Chen Sheng can join the Hong Kong Golf Club. There are many people in the club, so you can get to know them." Shen Bi said with a smile.
"OK, I'll ask tomorrow." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said.
"Okay." Shen Bi smiled, exchanged a few words and hung up the phone.
"What is it that makes you smile so happily?" Wu Xiuling and Chen Tianfu came down from upstairs and asked when they saw a somewhat happy Chen Zhiwen.
"Just now I was the senior manager of HSBC, Shen Bi, and he told me that next year I will become a justice of the peace in Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen said lightly.
"What? Justice of the Peace?" Wu Xiuling shouted happily after hearing this, even Chen Tianfu was shocked.
"Calm down, aren't you just a justice of the peace? What's the big deal." Chen Zhiwen said arrogantly.
"Look at how awesome you are, stop pretending." Wu Xiuling saw at a glance that her son was being pretentious and said immediately.
"Okay, I'm quite happy too." Chen Zhiwen said with a shrug.
'Justice of the Peace' originated in ancient Britain. Later, with the British colonial history, it spread to many countries and regions around the world, such as the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. However, after these countries became independent, they gradually Marginalizing this position, but not Hong Kong.
In vernacular terms, Justices of the Peace are the titles of "Deputies to the National People's Congress" + "Private Discipline Inspection Commission" in later generations. The government appoints private individuals to maintain community peace, prevent illegal punishment, and handle some simpler legal procedures.
In the beginning, they were basically all British, but history proved that it was not good for the British alone to manage the place, so some Chinese were brought in, which can also be said to be a means of wooing them.
The Justice of the Peace is said to be a 'civilian disciplinary committee' because in the early days, the Justice of the Peace had the right to interfere in trials. However, in the later period of judicial reform, the Justice of the Peace lost this right, but it still has an influence that cannot be underestimated and is very important. high status.
"I feel like the Hong Kong government wants to win over you." After listening to Chen Zhiwen's account, Chen Tianfu said.
"Actually, it's normal. Awen controls Hutchison, and Red Bull is now a major exporter in Hong Kong. They are still so young, so the Hong Kong government is naturally willing to build a good relationship." Wu Xiuling said happily.
"It's possible. When you reach this position, you have to have a good relationship with the government." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said. After acquiring Hutchison, Chen Zhiwen immediately stood in the spotlight, especially recently, Hutchison has made frequent big moves. , attracted a lot of media attention.
"Forget it, don't think too much, it's always a good thing. If you become a justice of the peace, Awen, the status of our Chen family will be even more impregnable." Chen Tianfu said with a smile.
"Of course." Chen Zhiwen nodded. Hong Kong still values justices of the peace very much. Even if it is a society, if it encounters a justice of the peace, it will not provoke it unless it has to, because the position of justice of the peace allows it to report to the government and the government. If the police department is putting pressure on something, as long as the opinion is reasonable and it attracts media attention, it will be enough to put a lot of pressure on the government department.
"What are you going to do about charity?" Chen Tianfu asked.
"Half true, half false." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.
"What do you mean?" Neither Chen Tianfu nor Wu Xiuling understood.
"Really, I am really charitable. I will spend a sum of money to help some orphans, sick children, students who cannot afford to go to school, elderly people who have no one to take care of them, people who are seriously ill, etc. Of course, I will donate money to government agencies. For example, police stations, libraries, universities, hospitals, etc., or directly building roads and bridges." Chen Zhiwen said with a shrug.
"You have seen through the essence of charity." Chen Tianfu smiled and nodded and said: "Fake charity may be more important, because it will be recorded in history."
"Unfortunately, true charity is what I hope to do." Chen Zhiwen shook his head and said.
People who do not have the basic rights to life and education are the groups most in need of charity. Human charity activities should also give priority to them, but the reality is always the opposite. Large sums of money go into institutions that do not need funds. It is true that , these charities cannot be said to be useless, but there are too many tricks in them, which is also a loophole in charity.
Later generations of Bill Gates are known as the world's number one philanthropist. His main philanthropic undertakings are donating computers to a large number of American middle schools, building luxury teaching buildings, etc. Of course, there is nothing wrong with helping one's own country, and Chen Zhiwen will be the same. Except for the Chinese, unless it is for commercial needs or to obtain greater benefits, otherwise, no matter whether it is black or white, don't expect to get a piece of money from him.
"The real society is like this. You have to abide by some default rules and then find your own needs." Chen Tianfu came over, sat on the sofa and said: "But if you want to really do charity, it is not difficult. Your subordinates There are so many jobs, and you said you would recruit people in the future. Giving jobs to people who can't find jobs is the greatest charity."
"That's right, it seems I have to create more simple jobs." Chen Zhiwen nodded and said.
(End of chapter)
