The fortune teller who set up a stall became the first strategist of the Republic of China

After achieving great success in gold mining and railway construction, Gao Qingqiu's reputation soared to the top. However, he was not satisfied with his existing achievements. His ambitious heart drove him to set his sights on the broader business field, determined to build a large and diversified business empire.

One morning, Gao Qingqiu sat in his study, his desk piled high with business documents and business plans. He knew that to further expand his business, he needed to venture into more diverse industries to diversify his risks and achieve greater profit growth. Just then, his right-hand man, Secretary Lin, walked in and whispered, "Mr. Gao, based on our previous market research and analysis, we see enormous potential and opportunities in the manufacturing and financial sectors. Manufacturing, in particular, has a growing domestic demand for a wide range of industrial products, and some products have the potential to be exported overseas."

Gao Qingqiu nodded slightly, his eyes firm as he said, "I'm thinking the same thing. Secretary Lin, please make arrangements and contact a few experts and senior practitioners in the manufacturing field. I want to discuss the investment and factory construction with them in detail."

Soon, under Secretary Lin's arrangement, several manufacturing experts gathered at Gao Qingqiu's residence. One of them, the experienced Factory Director Wang, spoke first, "Mr. Gao, while the current manufacturing industry has a bright future, it also faces many challenges. For example, issues like technological advancement, a stable supply of raw materials, and competition for market share all require our careful approach."

Gao Qingqiu pondered for a moment and replied, "Director Wang is absolutely right. However, I believe these challenges also present our opportunities. We can introduce advanced foreign production technology and equipment to improve product quality and production efficiency. At the same time, we can establish long-term, stable partnerships with reliable raw material suppliers to ensure a worry-free supply of raw materials. As for market share, we need to create distinctive and advantageous products and expand the market through reasonable marketing strategies."

After thorough discussions and planning, Gao Qingqiu resolutely decided to invest in the factory. He personally participated in every step, from site selection and plant design to equipment procurement, to ensure smooth construction. He also rigorously screened workers, focusing not only on their technical skills but also their work ethic and commitment.

After the factory was built, Gao Qingqiu faced new challenges. Because the product had just been launched, its visibility was low, and sales channels hadn't yet been fully developed, resulting in a certain amount of product backlog. Sales manager Li anxiously approached Gao Qingqiu, saying, "Mr. Gao, our product sales aren't ideal right now. Many distributors are reluctant to represent us. What should we do?"

Gao Qingqiu calmly analyzed, "Manager Li, don't worry. Let's start with product promotion and increase advertising efforts to let more consumers know about our product advantages. At the same time, we can introduce some preferential policies to attract dealers to cooperate with us. For example, we can give them certain price discounts, sales rebates, and marketing support."

Under Gao Qingqiu's guidance, the sales team took action. They placed advertisements in major newspapers and magazines and held product exhibitions at key commercial venues. After a period of hard work, the product's popularity gradually increased, sales channels expanded, and orders began to pour in.

With the steady growth of his manufacturing industry, Gao Qingqiu turned his attention to the financial industry. He realized that a sound financial system was crucial to the development of his business and could provide strong financial support and risk protection for his business empire. So, he founded a bank and a financial investment company.

During the bank's preparations, Gao Qingqiu invited President Zhang, a prominent figure in the financial industry, to discuss development strategies. President Zhang reminded him, "Mr. Gao, establishing a bank requires considering numerous risk factors, such as credit risk, market risk, and regulatory policies. We must establish a rigorous risk assessment and management system to ensure the bank's sound operations."

Gao Qingqiu agreed. "President Zhang, you have extensive experience. We must pay close attention to these issues. We must not only provide financing services to businesses, but also focus on the security and liquidity of funds. At the same time, we must actively communicate with government departments to ensure that our business complies with regulatory requirements."

In financial investment companies, Gao Qingqiu has successfully identified a number of high-potential investment projects with his keen business acumen and extensive network of contacts. His investment team conducts in-depth research and analysis on each project to ensure the success rate and return on investment.

In addition to manufacturing and finance, Gao Qingqiu has also ventured into commercial real estate and shipping. In commercial real estate, he has developed a series of high-end office buildings, shopping malls, and residential communities, which have been enthusiastically welcomed by the market due to their prime locations and high-quality construction. In the shipping industry, he has acquired advanced cargo and passenger vessels and opened numerous domestic and international routes, facilitating the transportation of goods and the movement of people.

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Chapter 274: Education and Public Welfare

Gao Qingqiu stood by his office window, gazing at the bustling street scene outside, his mind pondered a more profound question. His business empire was now vast, but he knew that wealth accumulated solely in his own hands was meaningless. A nation's strength hinged on cultivating talent and improving the lives of its people. Thus, he decided to devote his time and energy to education and public welfare.

One day, Gao Qingqiu invited several well-known scholars in the education field and social welfare figures to his residence to discuss how to make greater contributions in the fields of education and charity.

"Ladies and gentlemen, although our country has achieved certain economic development, the popularity and quality of education still need to be improved. Many children in poor areas do not have the opportunity to receive a good education, and there are still many vulnerable groups in society who need our help. I would like to hear your opinions. Where should we start?" Gao Qingqiu said solemnly.

An elderly education scholar, Mr. Chen, pushed his glasses up and said, "Mr. Gao, education is the foundation of a country. In my opinion, we can start by establishing schools, especially in areas where educational resources are scarce. We should not only build school facilities, but also focus on staffing teachers. We can establish specialized teacher training programs to improve teachers' teaching standards, and establish a scholarship system to encourage those impoverished but ambitious children to strive for progress."

Gao Qingqiu nodded slightly, his eyes revealing admiration. "Mr. Chen is absolutely right. I share this sentiment. I plan to establish a comprehensive education system, starting from elementary school and continuing all the way through university, to provide children with high-quality educational resources, enabling them to thrive and become pillars of our country."

During the discussion, Ms. Lin, a leader of a public welfare organization, expressed a different perspective: "Mr. Gao, education is certainly important, but many people in impoverished areas are still struggling to get enough food and clothing, and those in disaster-stricken areas are in urgent need of rebuilding their homes. While we develop education, we cannot ignore these realities."

Gao Qingqiu pondered for a moment and replied, "Ms. Lin, you're right. Education and public welfare projects like poverty alleviation and disaster relief don't conflict with each other; we can advance hand in hand. For impoverished areas, we can provide material assistance to help them improve their living conditions. For disaster-stricken areas, we must actively participate in reconstruction efforts so that people can return to normal life as soon as possible."

After in-depth discussions, Gao Qingqiu developed a detailed plan. He first set about establishing the school. He personally visited various regions to survey the site, selecting those most in need of educational resources. Throughout the school's construction, he rigorously oversaw every aspect, ensuring the quality of facilities like the teaching buildings, library, and laboratories.

At the same time, he recruited outstanding teachers from all over the country, offered them generous salaries and good development opportunities, and attracted many talented people who were interested in education to join. In order to help students learn better, he also personally went to bookstores to select various books to enrich the school library.

Gao Qingqiu has also put considerable thought into establishing the scholarship. He has established strict selection criteria that not only consider students' academic performance but also their moral character and social skills. He hopes that through the scholarship, he can encourage more students to develop well-roundedly.

Gao Qingqiu actively organizes donations for public welfare. He personally leads his team to impoverished areas to understand the real needs of the local people. In a remote mountain village, he saw the villagers living in poverty, lacking food and clothing, and their houses were dilapidated, and he felt deeply sorry for them.

"My fellow villagers, don't worry, I will do my best to help you improve your lives." Gao Qingqiu said sincerely to the villagers.

He immediately arranged for his staff to purchase large quantities of food, clothing, and daily necessities, which were delivered to the village and distributed to every resident. For those whose houses were severely damaged, he also provided funds to help them repair their houses.

After a severe natural disaster, Gao Qingqiu rushed to the disaster site as soon as possible. Seeing the ruins and many displaced people, his eyes were moistened.

"We must act as soon as possible to help the affected people rebuild their homes." Gao Qingqiu said firmly to the assistant beside him.

He quickly organized a rescue team, providing tents, food, medical supplies and other supplies to address the immediate needs of the affected people. He then invested a large amount of money to participate in the reconstruction of houses and infrastructure repair work.

In the healthcare sector, Gao Qingqiu invested in hospital construction, introduced advanced medical equipment and technology, and hired outstanding doctors and nurses. He also frequently visited patients in hospitals to understand their operations and their needs, and to continuously improve the quality of their services.

As Gao Qingqiu continued to invest in education and public welfare, his good deeds gradually became known to all walks of life. Newspapers and magazines reported on his deeds, and people's praise for him grew louder and louder. He became a role model for charity in people's minds.

However, some people expressed doubts and jealousy about his behavior, and some competitors spread rumors behind his back, saying that he was putting on a show to gain greater commercial benefits.

Gao Qingqiu didn't take these rumors too seriously. He told those around him, "We do these things with a clear conscience. As long as we can truly help those in need and make the country a better place, what others say doesn't matter."

With the support of his family, Gao Qingqiu continues to walk firmly on the path of education and public welfare, interpreting the social responsibility and commitment of an entrepreneur with his practical actions.

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Gao Qingqiu stood at the study window of his mansion, gazing at the bustling street scene outside, his heart filled with deeper reflections on society. Having now achieved immense success in business, wealth, to him, was no longer simply an accumulation of numbers but a weighty responsibility. He knew that for a nation to truly prosper, the development of education and public welfare was essential, and he was determined to dedicate himself to these areas.

One day, Gao Qingqiu invited several prominent educators and leaders of public welfare organizations to his home to discuss how to better develop education and public welfare initiatives. Everyone gathered in the living room, the atmosphere solemn yet filled with anticipation.

Gao Qingqiu spoke first, "Everyone, although the economy has improved somewhat in this Republic of China, there are still many shortcomings in education. I have visited many places and seen many children eager for knowledge but without good schools or teachers. Furthermore, the people affected by disasters and those in poverty are facing a very difficult life. I think we need to do something about this, and I invited you all here today to hear your ideas."

Mr. Zhang, an educator, frowned and said slowly, "Mr. Gao, your kindness is truly remarkable. Take education, for example. Many remote areas lack even decent schools, leaving children in dilapidated houses with only half-understood lessons. If we want to change this, we must start by building schools and staffing them with qualified teachers, but this requires a significant investment of both money and effort."