Don't Be a Bystander
Lin Qi's "scale" is very large. Sometimes, if a person or a company wants to grow big, the first thing they need to do is to let others feel their determination to grow big.
Why should others lend a helping hand if you don't even have the determination to become bigger and stronger?
This is a "special behavior" that doesn't appear much in some books, and there isn't much description of this behavior and its effects, but it really exists.
If Lin Qi had told the mayor from the beginning that he only wanted to be a small-time millionaire, that he wouldn't have considered expanding the secondhand market across the entire state, wouldn't have talked about how much the activation of the secondhand market could alleviate the social burden, wouldn't have mentioned his willingness to take on the club and revitalize the sporting spirit of Sabine City, and wouldn't have discussed how many jobs he could create...
He just wants to earn some commission on secondhand transactions, some middleman fees. He might not even have the chance to have lunch with the mayor, and the mayor and the United Sports Association never sell him the club's shares for a dollar.
He set out an idea, or you could say he painted a picture of a bright future, and showed people his determination and possibility to realize these dreams. At the same time, he could also solve some problems for others, so people gave him an opportunity, or even many opportunities.
We all know the value of courage, and we also know the devastating consequences of running with all our might only to crash headfirst into a rock wall.
We all know the significance of kindness, gentleness, humility, honesty... and courage, and we aspire to possess these noble qualities ourselves.
But thinking is just thinking. Under normal circumstances, no one would actually run and crash into a stone wall. However, when someone comes up with the idea and starts trying to run, those who have the same idea but cannot realize it themselves don't mind helping the other person out.
They succeeded. All the bettors were winners; they proved that flesh and blood can break through hard stone.
If they fail, they will only show appropriate sorrow in front of the stone wall and the mangled corpse, summarize their mistakes, and wait for the next practitioner to arrive.
In fact, such people are very common, and people like to use the not-so-accurate term "speculator" to describe these runners.
Lin Qi can be considered a speculator in some respects, but that's not the whole story. That word can never fully capture the spirit and determination of a true speculator.
"These trucks will be parked here for a while, and someone will come to take care of them later, so you don't need to worry about it."
Standing by the club's gate, looking at the trucks parked in the club's parking lot and Cook and his men, Lin Qi gave a word of advice.
Kane nodded hesitantly, then asked with some anticipation, "What about me? What should I do?"
He was also stirred up by Lin Qi's words. Like the others, he believed that in order to cut away some rotten flesh, Lin Qi had to sacrifice these "honest" people and then find a way to recruit them back in a "fair" way.
This was just Lin Qi's story, but Kane and the others actually believed it, which is why people who are a little slow-witted often have a lot of friends.
Lin Qi pulled a business card out of his pocket and handed it to Kane. "This was given to me by the people from the United Sports Association. They said there's a very professional Sports Team at this address. Go and contact them to see if you can get them to come over."
The United Sports Association are well aware of the situation in Sabine City. After several years of neglect, expecting these people to regroup and achieve good results is something that only happens in novels and movies.
In reality, if an athlete's condition is not well maintained and they fall from their peak, it becomes very difficult for them to train again.
The coaches, too, haven't participated in tactical discussions or competed with other teams for years. They are completely unaware of the current mainstream tactical ideas and countermeasures, and have fallen behind the times.
So the United Sports Association thoughtfully gave Lin Qi a business card with a rather professional coaching team on it. Because the head coach has a bit of a temper, he is currently not working at home.
Was this a help Lin Qi United Sports Association?
Not entirely. Who knows whose path this coach followed? But that doesn't matter. If he's a capable person, Lin Qi doesn't mind if a capable person is a little eccentric.
But if he weren't a capable person, he and those behind him would understand the consequences of deceiving Master Lin Qi.
Kane left immediately after receiving the business card. With the club undergoing tremendous changes, he hoped to rebuild it as soon as possible so that he could feel at ease.
Lin Qi and Cook discussed the repairs and the need for more Truck Driver before leaving. He also had a signing ceremony with the Sabine City Disabled Persons Federation that afternoon.
He will hire disabled people registered with the Disabled Persons Federation to work for him. There are ten of them in total. Lin Qi only needs to provide them with a minimum wage to make ends meet.
He only needs to pay 70% of these people's wages, and the remaining 30% will be distributed by several different care funds to Lin Qi, which can be considered as a measure to encourage companies to hire these people.
Of course, Master Lin Qi is a kind and benevolent philanthropist, and he would give a little more to show his kindness, compassion, and integrity.
These disabled employees may not actually bring Lin Qi many tax breaks, but their social influence and their own role are quite formidable.
No Grand Duke has ever relied on hiring these people to evade taxes—if they had hired tens or even hundreds of thousands of disabled people, they probably wouldn't need to evade taxes anymore, because they would have been bankrupted by these people long ago.
Lin Qi's motivation for doing this stemmed from his sense of social responsibility; he wanted to shoulder more social responsibility. Secondly, this special group wielded immense influence in society. They could easily quiet the restless society, get people to listen to their voices, and quickly stand on their side to consider their perspective—a terrifyingly powerful ability.
Even the Federal Conservative Party President had to sit in a chair and patiently listen to the Bayer Federation Disabled Persons Federation, and then give an affirmative answer.
Political correctness?
No, this is what the people want.
The Branch Chairman the Sabine City Disabled Persons Federation branch was a very kind lady who looked to be in her fifties. She had permed hair, and her hair was already somewhat gray.
She was dressed in simple clothes with no adornments, but she was well-maintained and gave off a graceful and elegant air.
When I met Lin Qi, she was smiling the whole time. When she smiled, apart from crow's feet, there were no other wrinkles on her face.
"Thank you for your support of our cause, and thank you for your kindness and compassion!" In the presence of reporters and other staff members, the Branch Chairman warmly praised Lin Qi.
Lin Qi, on the other hand, was very humble and composed. He slightly changed his hairstyle to make himself look younger. He was a cunning bastard who knew how to deal with older Old Woman.
"It is my duty, madam," he said, taking the Branch Chairman's hand and not letting go immediately. "If society as a whole ignores and remains indifferent to special groups, then society is sick."
"I don't know what others will do, but I will definitely do my best to help them when I am able to take care of them."
"The help I give them may not be able to change everyone's life, but I believe that the help I give them can warm their hearts and make them believe that truth, goodness and beauty still exist in this society."
The branch president nodded. "You're right. As long as there's hope, there's always a future..."
The two signed the papers in front of reporters. There may not have been many reporters present, and this news may not have made the front page, but it will definitely appear in a prominent place, and that's enough.
On the other side, Qiao Geliman hummed a little tune as he packed his things, picked up his briefcase, left the office, and locked the door behind him.
Not long ago, he issued a batch of loans to Lin Qi, with those trucks as collateral. The price was slightly higher, which is normal. Valuing used cars is always a magical operation. Sometimes it is normal to overestimate them, as long as they are lower than new cars.
Lin Qi has been making moves lately. He had just revealed that he could handle the sale of land under the club, and people have already started contacting him. He vaguely sensed that there was another force pushing this matter behind the scenes.
Bank employees are more acutely aware of the current economic situation than others. At a time when even the real tycoons are starting to cash out, it's not a smart choice for someone to spend two million or more to buy a piece of land; it's even a bit foolish.
If a smart person who can readily produce two million or more dollars can do something foolish, then there must be some irresistible force driving this action!
This is also one of the reasons why Qiao Geliman dared to operate for Lin Qi. If something really went wrong, he would be the one with the least problem. All his actions were in line with the bank's standard operating procedures. At most, there would be a problem during the valuation, and the higher-ups would not hold him accountable for these minor issues.
With no terrible consequences and strong support, Qiao Geliman knew what to do.
He drove back to his residence, parked the car, and casually glanced at the mailbox. Inside, an envelope without a postmark lay quietly.
He took it out and glanced at it casually, raising an eyebrow. It was a heartwarming Thank You Letter. This was why he liked Lin Qi —a sensible young man.