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Chapter 107 A Childlike Heart

The flight from Tokyo back to China did not land in Nanjing, where the group's headquarters are located, but instead flew directly to Xuzhou in northern Jiangsu.

A few days later, in the Xincheng Economic Development Zone on the outskirts of Xuzhou, colorful flags fluttered and drums resounded.

A vast, modern super factory has sprung up.

At the most prominent position of the factory's main entrance, several large, vibrant characters hang prominently: "[Pop Mart Global Headquarters and Trendy Toy Manufacturing Base]!"

That's right, Li Feng didn't place the headquarters of this trendy toy empire, which is expected to be valued at hundreds of billions, in a first-tier city where land is extremely expensive. Instead, he defied all objections and settled in his hometown of Xuzhou!

For Li Feng, who holds exclusive licenses for the top anime and manga IPs in Japan and even the world, the core of the blind box business is not high-end R&D office buildings, but IP monopoly and the expansion of manufacturing capacity!

By placing the headquarters and super factory in Xuzhou, he can not only greatly reduce labor and land costs, but also give back to his hometown and build a strong moat for the real economy.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was of an extremely high standard.

Not only were the top two officials of Xuzhou City present, but a special envoy from the province also came down to observe the ceremony.

After all, this is the second major asset investment that Haofeng Network, this super unicorn, has made in Xuzhou, following Xiaomi Technology!

"Mr. Li, this is truly inspiring for everyone in Xuzhou!"

Standing on the ribbon-cutting platform, Secretary Wang from the city looked at the rows of brand-new factory buildings and thousands of workers below. He couldn't help but hold Li Feng's hand, filled with emotion.

"These days, young entrepreneurs, once they make money, can't wait to rush to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to get involved in finance and real estate. But you, Mr. Li, with a net worth of billions, are still willing to invest real money back in your hometown to build factories, boosting Xuzhou's real economy and creating jobs!"

Facing the numerous media cameras below the stage, Secretary Wang exclaimed emotionally, "President Li's deep gratitude and patriotism are truly a model for entrepreneurs throughout the province and even the entire country!"

Despite the high praise from city leaders, Li Feng did not show the slightest arrogance.

He took the microphone, faced the countless flashing lights and media reporters below the stage, and began a textbook-perfect speech.

"Secretary Wang, you flatter me. I, Li Feng, am, in the end, just the son of a farmer who came from this yellow earth of Xuzhou."

Li Feng's voice was steady and sincere, echoing through the wide factory square via the speakers.

"No matter how prosperous the outside world is, my roots will always be here. I have never forgotten the crumpled stack of tuition fees that the villagers scraped together when I first left the village, nor have I forgotten the hard-working spirit that this land instilled in me."

"Haofeng Networks not only aims to expand its territory in the virtual world of the internet, but also to provide real jobs for its hometown folks in the real world! The factories at Pop Mart and Xiaomi are just the beginning. In the future, as long as I, Li Feng, have a breath left, I will never let the young people of my hometown leave their homes to make a living!"

……

After the grand press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Li Feng did not rush to leave. Instead, he invited several key leaders from the city to the VIP meeting room inside the factory.

Zhang Xinyu thoughtfully brewed some top-quality Da Hong Pao tea for the leaders, then quietly retreated behind Li Feng.

"Mr. Li, there are no outsiders here today, let's have a private chat." Secretary Wang looked at Li Feng with a radiant face.

"The city government recognizes Haofeng Networks' contributions to Xuzhou. As long as it's within the scope of policy, Mr. Li, if you need any coordination or cooperation from the district or city government here, please feel free to ask, and we will definitely not hesitate!"

That's exactly what I was waiting for.

Li Feng put down his teacup, a gentle smile on his face.

"Secretary Wang, since you put it that way, then I do have a request."

"Oh? Mr. Li, please speak!" The leaders immediately put down their teacups and sat up straight.

"I heard that Jinling University is currently planning to expand into a new large campus that integrates industry, academia, and research."

"I hope the city can step in and try to persuade the province to allow Jinling University's new campus to be located in Xuzhou. Furthermore, I hope the location can be near the New City Economic Development Zone."

After these words were spoken, the reception room fell silent!

The city leaders looked at each other, all seeing shock in each other's eyes!

Bring Jinling University's new campus to Xuzhou?!

How is this possible?!

Jinling University is a top-ten ranked 985 and Double First-Class university in the country! It's the apple of the eye of Jinling, the provincial capital!

Top-tier educational and research resources of this level are always highly sought-after by major developed cities. How could a city like ours in northern Jiangsu possibly get a share?

"Mr. Li... isn't your request a bit... a bit too far-fetched?"

Secretary Wang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a wry smile, "It's not that our city is unwilling to try, it's just that when we go to the provincial level to ask, the leaders of Jinling University simply ignore us!"

Seeing the city leaders' lack of confidence, Li Feng smiled knowingly.

"Just last week, Haofeng Networks, on behalf of the group, donated 200 million yuan to the Jinling University Education Development Foundation free of charge!"

A cash donation of 200 million!

Upon hearing this astronomical figure, the city leaders present almost jumped off the sofa!

"The leaders of Jinling University have clearly agreed to this sponsorship agreement of 200 million yuan."

"Haofeng Networks can offer some suggestions regarding the site selection for the new campus and affiliated industry-academia-research base! As long as the city is willing to approve the land and provide certain policy and infrastructure support..."

"The new campus will not only be located in Xuzhou, but also include an affiliated top-tier hospital, a middle school, and a primary school as supporting facilities!"

Secretary Wang and the others felt a sudden dizziness.

For the city, this is an incredible achievement that fell from the sky!

A branch campus of a 985 university, plus a top-tier tertiary hospital, is enough to give the land price and urban scale of the entire Xuzhou New City a qualitative leap!

"Approve! It must be approved!" Secretary Wang exclaimed, his face flushed with excitement.

"President Li! Don't worry! The city will process the special approval for those tens of thousands of acres of land near the New City Development Zone tomorrow! The municipal finances will cover the demolition, road construction, and infrastructure development, even if it means selling everything they own!"

……

As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the wide and smooth asphalt road in Lijia Village.

Li Feng returned to the village.

Today, Lijia Village is no longer the dilapidated place it once was.

Every household has rebuilt a small villa, and the village has even built a magnificent cultural square.

Upon learning that Li Feng had returned to the village, the entire village, young and old, led by the old village chief, spontaneously flocked to the square, forming a large, densely packed crowd.

Li Feng stood on the high platform in the square, looking down at the familiar and simple faces below, without putting on any airs of a big boss.

"Dear uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters."

Li Feng picked up a megaphone and announced the great gift he had brought to the village.

"I, Li Feng, have made some money outside over the years, but I've never forgotten my roots. Today, I'm here to tell everyone the truth!"

"Starting tomorrow, any able-bodied young man in our village who wants to work will no longer need to leave their hometown to work long hours on assembly lines in the south or Guangdong!"

"The Xiaomi Technology OEM factory and the Pop Mart toy factory in the suburbs are always open to you! Once you're in, you'll be a permanent employee with full social insurance and housing fund benefits, and the salary will be much higher than what you'd earn working in the south!"

Upon hearing this, a deafening cheer erupted from below! Many young people who work away from home year-round and can only return to see their children during the Spring Festival were moved to tears.

"It's not just about work!"

Li Feng gestured for everyone to be quiet before dropping an even bigger bombshell.

"I know that we rural people have suffered our whole lives, and what we fear most are two things: one is not having money or a place to treat illness, and the other is not being able to send our children to good schools!"

"Just now, the city approved it! Construction on the new campus of Jinling University will begin soon, less than two kilometers east of our village!"

"Accompanying this is the best tertiary hospital in the province, as well as the province's top-tier affiliated middle and primary schools!"

"In the future, the elderly in our village will be able to access better medical care and children will be able to go to school with just a few steps away, enjoying resources that are even better than those in big cities!"

The square erupted in cheers!

Even a top-tier university and a major provincial hospital are going to be built at the entrance of the village?!

The old village chief couldn't stop the tears from flowing down his face.

"There's one last one."

Looking at the villagers, Li Feng made his final promise:

"Although the school is located right at the entrance, I know that some families may still be facing difficulties."

"Therefore, I set up a separate 'Haofeng Scholarship Account' at the village committee! In our village, whether it's junior high school, high school, or even university!"

"Anyone who wants to study but lacks funds can apply for Haofeng's scholarship at the village committee! If that's not enough, I'll approve interest-free student loans! As long as the child is willing to study, I, Li Feng, will cover everything up to a doctorate!"

silence.

The entire cultural square fell into a brief silence, followed by a burst of cheers!

"Xiao Feng! You're a living Bodhisattva reincarnated!"

"The Li family has given birth to a golden phoenix! This is a blessing for our entire village for eight generations!"

At that moment, countless simple and honest villagers spontaneously bowed deeply towards the high platform where Li Feng was standing.

As Li Feng witnessed all of this, the longing for home that he felt was released.

He gave everything he could; life is fleeting, like grass and trees in autumn.

From now on, the children of Lijia Village will no longer have to carry the hopes of the entire village on their shoulders and venture out into unfamiliar cities alone, just like they did back then.

This is enough.