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Chapter 1328 - 708: Feiyue Education Project Fund! (Seeking Subscriptions)_2

Chapter 1328: Chapter 708: Feiyue Education Project Fund! (Seeking Subscriptions)_2

In light of the recent news of Ding Yue being selected by Forbes Magazine for the Forbes Global Billionaires List and as the youngest billionaire in history, countless netizens admired Principal Ding’s action.

He had just donated nearly one-sixth of his fortune, just like that.

At this time, inside the President’s Office of the Administration Building at Mist City Arts and Science University.

Ding Yue was holding his phone, scrolling through the discussions of netizens about this topic.

During this time, Ding Yue had his secretary, Wen Ruohan, notify Director Zheng Chengwen of the Sociology Department to come to the President’s Office.

"Principal Ding, you wanted to see me?"

Director Zheng Chengwen walked into the office and came directly in front of Principal Ding.

In Zheng Chengwen’s memory, despite being the director of the Sociology Department for several years, this seemed to be the first time that Principal Ding had actively summoned him for a meeting in the President’s office.

After all, the Sociology Department under his management, also known as the Social Sciences Department, mainly taught subjects related to sociology, with not many students, totaling only about a thousand to date, making it an inconspicuous school department within Mist City Arts and Science University.

After all, departments like Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, the School of Architecture, the Medical School—those super popular majors at Mist City Arts and Science University, their student numbers were in the tens of thousands.

"Director Zheng, please, have a seat. Big White, pour Director Zheng some tea."

Ding Yue said with a smile to Director Zheng Chengwen.

This director of the Sociology Department, wearing glasses and looking refined, wasn’t new to Ding Yue, but it was the first time they had met so formally, one-on-one.

Indeed.

Before this, the Sociology Department was just one of the twenty-some departments of Ding Yue’s university that was hard to notice, principally because it was so small and because what they taught about sociology was, how should one put it, very hard to apply.

But this time.

They would certainly come in handy.

The knowledge in social surveys and statistics from the Sociology Department, along with the relevant specialized university students, could now represent Mist City Arts and Science University on behalf of the Feiyue Education Project Fund to travel to rural areas across the country to conduct related surveys and statistics. Only after gathering the required data could the Feiyue Education Project Fund formulate specialized public welfare educational programs for reviving rural education!

"Principal Ding, did you call me here because you want our Sociology Department to conduct a social survey and statistic in areas such as rural education and left-behind children?"

Director Zheng Chengwen asked immediately after sitting down.

"Hm?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue was slightly taken aback.

Good grief, this Director Zheng Chengwen, could he read his mind or something? How did he know the reason for calling him as soon as he arrived?

"Right."

Since Director Zheng had already guessed the reason behind the summon, Ding Yue didn’t beat around the bush and nodded in agreement, "Director Zheng, you should be aware that our Mist City Arts and Science University, together with Feiyue Group, have established the Feiyue Education Project Fund. To effectively launch this fund for the benefit of our country’s rural education, we need accurate social surveys and statistics. Can your Sociology Department undertake this task?"

A look of resolution flashed through Director Zheng Chengwen’s eyes, and then he nodded, "Principal Ding, rest assured, although there are few of us in the Sociology Department, we will certainly not let you down!"

As one of the twenty or so directors of departments, Director Zheng Chengwen had always quietly led the Sociology Department in educational work over the years, but because the department had received less attention from the university, it hadn’t achieved any notable success to date.

Unlike other departments like Computer Science, the School of Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, the Medical School, the Law School, the College of eSports, the Film and Television School, and the Art Department, which easily produced impressive results.

Director Zheng Chengwen and the teachers and students of the Sociology Department certainly wanted to achieve something as well.

"Director Zheng, what we’re undertaking is a national rural education survey; it’s not a small project."

Ding Yue seriously said to Director Zheng Chengwen.

The project sounds straightforward but carrying it out is difficult—after all, collecting and analyzing rural education statistics from across the country is no easy task. Although there will surely be official local support and existing data to lean on, the students and teachers of the sociology department will still have to visit rural areas nationwide for an extensive period.

"We can overcome difficulties and prevail!"

Director Zheng Chengwen nodded with conviction, "The students are already eager to begin."

"Conducting this survey and analysis for the Feiyue Education Project Fund’s philanthropic cause doesn’t yield any profit, and everyone must understand that. However, I can provide a stipend to the teachers and students participating in this social research, as it is a tough job."

Ding Yue said this very seriously.

Firstly, it must be made clear that this is a public welfare project. Participants must not approach it with any profit-making intent.

Furthermore, as university students and teachers, it is not feasible to voluntarily devote a lot of time and energy to such social research and statistical work.

As the principal of Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue can, on behalf of the university and himself, provide a certain stipend for the teachers and students involved in this round of social research and statistics, so everyone can approach this research with peace of mind.

"Principal Ding, you really are thoughtful. Actually, this social survey and analysis could become the thesis topic for our sociology department students at Mist City Arts and Science University. As for the stipends, you’ve already donated 10 billion, and we definitely need to follow your example," Director Zheng Chengwen said with a high level of ideological awareness.

"No, no, no, my situation is different, and a stipend is absolutely necessary, after all, you’re working for the university."

Ding Yue shook his head immediately, then confirmed with certainty that the stipend would definitely be provided.

"Alright, Principal Ding, when and how will our sociology department begin this social survey and analysis?"

Director Zheng Chengwen inquired immediately.

"The sooner, the better. However, before embarking on this project, everyone needs to prepare. If there’s anything you need, just tell the university, and you will receive full support,"

Ding Yue said.

"Okay, Principal Ding, you can rest assured that our sociology department will definitely complete the task!"

Director Zheng Chengwen felt his blood boiling with excitement, as today he felt entrusted with an important mission by Principal Ding.

"Keep up the good work. I look forward to your good news. Every quarter, or three months, the sociology department should submit a research report to me,"

Ding Yue still put some "pressure" on Director Zheng Chengwen.

"No problem!"

Director Zheng Chengwen took Principal Ding’s words to heart, planning to mobilize the teachers and students of his department upon his return.

In fact, it wasn’t necessary to rally them excessively, because as he just told Principal Ding, the teachers and students of the sociology department were already eager to make a significant contribution.

Since Principal Ding’s 10-billion donation to establish the Feiyue Education Project Fund, Director Zheng Chengwen and the teachers and students of the sociology department knew they had the opportunity to contribute to the university.

"Well, Principal Ding, I’ll go back and start preparations."

"Good, I’ll wait for your good news at the university,"

Ding Yue stood up and escorted Director Zheng Chengwen to the door.

After Director Zheng Chengwen left, another person arrived, someone Ding Yue had invited.

"Yue, who was that just now?"