"Mr. Lynch and Ms. Catherine are really good people!"
In the auditorium of Cask High School, Catherine handed a large check to the school.
The reason for the check being enlarged was so that people could see the sponsor and how much the check was.
The students at the front of the auditorium were accompanied by their parents. They looked at the people on the stage excitedly and kept repeating the same sentence. "Mr. Lynch and Ms. Catherine are really good people!"
The reporters kept pressing their shutters and flashing their flashbangs. This would be the headline of Saibin's newspaper the next day.
It had been a long time since Saibin had seen such a great philanthropist.
Sometimes, people wondered if it was because Saibin was too small that no one would pay attention to it. That was why all kinds of charitable activities had been missed.
Until now, they realized that it was not the case.
There were still people watching them, and these people were from among them.
Whether it was Lynch or Catherine, they were both from ordinary backgrounds, which made it easier for people to accept their kindness.
Sometimes, some people did not like the charity of capitalists. There would always be some people who clung to some stupid and blind beliefs in their hearts.
However, Lynch and Catherine's charity was not objectionable. Their charity did not come with arrogance and contempt. There was no unpleasant social class oppression. There was only a kind of warmth in return.
Catherine and Lynch chatted with some of the student representatives who had been helped. These people said that they would work hard in school in the future and would not let down the opportunity provided by the foundation to continue their studies.
The scene was very harmonious. Some of the children were moved to tears. There was no better material than this.
After lunch, the two of them appeared in the mayor's office in the city hall.
Looking at the brand-new mayor's office, Lynch felt that it was very interesting.
Everything here had changed. It was completely different from before.
When Langdon was still the mayor of Langdon, he often had the opportunity to come here.
Every time he came here, it gave him a faint and indescribable feeling. It was like some old man in his twilight years sitting on the mountain overlooking his territory.
That feeling wasn't positive, nor was it sunny. There was something tiring about it.
Everyone knew that Langdon did not have a good relationship with the governor. Therefore, Langdon was very anxious when he was in charge of Saibin.
Yes, Lynch thought about it. The decoration of the former mayor's office looked very proper, but for some reason, it gave people a feeling of anxiety.
The current mayor was the governor's nephew. Of course, his election as mayor had nothing to do with the governor. He was elected as mayor based on his own ability.
The decoration of the room had been completely changed.
The minimalist style meant that there weren't many unnecessary things here. Even the bookshelves had been removed.
There wasn't such a strong government style here, which made people feel quite relaxed. However, people wouldn't stop fearing the mayor just because they were relaxed.
The mayor was still the mayor. No matter how he behaved, he was still the mayor!
"Sponsoring out-of-school teenagers is only a temporary solution. If there are no changes in education, it will be difficult for us to change this situation."
"Every year, a large number of children leave school because they can't afford the tuition fees, or because their families need labor. This is actually irresponsible for the future of the Federation."
"Children are the future of the Federation. If the children's education level is too low, it's obvious that our future won't be any better!"
At this time, Lynch was sitting in the seat directly facing the mayor. Catherine was sitting next to him. Now, Lynch was the main character.
The young mayor nodded. His uncle, the governor, had called him the day before yesterday to tell him about the Federation government's determination to reform education.
As a young man who had already entered politics, of course, he knew what it meant.
Politicians and capitalists were actually the same on certain issues. They would not go against the trend. They would only go with the trend.
The trend of education reform was inevitable. Therefore, they had to join the tide. Otherwise, they would be washed away by it.
The mayor nodded in agreement. "That's indeed the case. I think that lower and secondary education should be treated as basic education. We shouldn't put too much pressure on the students and their families, especially when it comes to financial pressure."
He slightly emphasized his tone. "If financial pressure causes some students to be unable to continue their education, it's a crime!"
That was a good consensus. Lynch nodded. "So, I've discussed it with Cate. We plan to set up a few schools in Saibin."
"A few?"
The mayor changed his seat. His buttocks could not sit still. It was not a single school, but a few.
Education was also something that the people cared about very much. If they could get free or cheap education, the people's support for him would increase a lot.
The young mayor did not have much ambition. He only wanted to secure the position under his buttocks. Then, he would seek the position of state senator. After that, he would run for governor, and even become a member of parliament.
This path had been planned from the beginning. In the process, other than his own efforts, he also needed the help of some people, some capitalists, and the support of the voters.
Lynch nodded. "Four primary schools, three secondary schools, and a university."
The mayor's breathing became rapid. "You mean, a university?"
"Set up a university in Saibin?"
Primary schools and secondary schools were meaningful and valuable, but they were not even one-tenth of a university.
If Saibin could set up a university, at least in terms of humanities and culture, Saibin would be at the forefront of the state.
Moreover, having a university of its own would increase the sense of belonging and honor of the citizens. It was very beneficial. Saibin could even lower the standards for local students when it came to admissions.
After all, the most important thing in a university was the interview, not how many points you scored.
This was very tempting for the young mayor. His resume would be very good because of this, and he would be able to get more resources from the party.
Lynch nodded and said, "Yes, a university. A proper university. I've even thought of a name. It'll be called Durin College."
"But now, it's just a concept and a plan. It'll take some time for it to be realized."
"The location is a problem. Next, there's the hiring of teachers, the opening of professional courses, and so on. This is not something that can be solved with money. I have to find a chance and prepare!"
Although the mayor did not know who "Durin" was, he would not let go of this opportunity.
"The location is not a problem, Mr. Lynch. Here, as long as it's a piece of land that hasn't been sold, you can choose any!"
"As for the teachers, I'll find a way to help you!"
The young mayor was a little anxious, but this was also within the normal range. Education might not bring him too much money, but education could bring him more social prestige and public support.
No matter where he went in the future, with these things as a foundation, people would not be too against him.
Lynch nodded as if he agreed, but also as if he did not. "I'll think about it carefully. Maybe we can build the supporting facilities first."
Hearing this, the mayor knew that Lynch was serious. He immediately asked his secretary to bring him a map of Saibin City.
He looked at Lynch eagerly. "Mr. Lynch, we can settle the land first. This way, I can handle some of the preliminary work. What do you think?"
Lynch smiled. "Why not?"
Soon, a map was spread out on the table between the two. Lynch saw his villas and the artificial lake at a glance.
He pointed at a place not far away. "Is there anything special here?"
The mayor took a look and shook his head. "This is just an ordinary suburb. Originally, it was planned to be a new residential area, but then the developer had an accident …"
He was talking about Hart. After the capital chain was broken, he had swindled a large sum of money and absconded. Until now, he had not been caught.
Even the former mayor, Langdon, was a victim. He had been swindled of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Until now, that d * mn cheap apartment did not even have a single brick. It only existed on some blueprints and plans.
The new mayor was not aware of the situation, and Langdon would not have gone around complaining that he had been swindled. In the new mayor's opinion, this was a major mistake made by the former mayor.
After a moment of silence, he said, "I can give you this piece of land. How big do you want it to be?"
Lynch took out his pen from his pocket and drew a circle on the map.
Looking at the circle, the mayor was a little surprised. "Do you need it to be this big?"
He did not know how to describe it. "It looks like it's enough to build two or three universities."
The circle Lynch drew was very large. Compared to the artificial lake next to it, it was huge.
Lynch nodded. "We want to build a first-class private university in the Federation. An excellent campus environment is only one of the things it must have."
"I'll dig an artificial lake here. Then there will be dormitories for students, teachers, teaching areas, experimental areas, entertainment areas, libraries, cinemas …"
Lynch had brought many concepts to the mayor that had never appeared in this world before. Who the f * ck would have thought that a university would build one or even several cinemas?
Who the f * ck would have thought of that?
Lynch had thought of it, and he was going to do it. The mayor did not think that Lynch was messing around. Instead, he thought it was the best choice.
"A highly integrated campus environment can provide students with a comfortable learning environment. We can't just force them to study. We have to give them some opportunities to relax."
"Sports hall, swimming pool, bowling alley, cinema …"
"Sebin will be proud of it!"