C18 Forced Donation?

The questions lasted for a long time, and it took me a lot of time. I originally planned to settle the Ling family's matter today, but when I faced the enthusiastic response from the reporters, I couldn't find the time to do so. So, I had to give up on the idea.

When the questions ended, the old fox Huang Bo said with a fake smile, "Alright, thank you for Mr. Lee's speech and the questions from the media and newspapers. However, on behalf of Dongling City's Lottery Center, I would like to ask Mr. Lee for a favor."

"Go ahead." I cursed Huang Bo for making it sound so righteous, and I really wanted to slap him.

"It's like this. Our Dongling City is at most a second-tier city. In many places, it's still very backward. There are even many people who can't afford to eat, and many children can't study. I hope that Mr. Lee can lend a helping hand. On behalf of all the poor children and poor families, I would like to thank you for your generosity." When he said this, Huang Bo bowed and cupped his hands at me. His attitude was extremely humble, and it seemed like he was really thinking about the poor children.

Actually, I knew that Huang Bo was putting on an act. Moreover, the words he said were simply a cut to the chase. I had not agreed to it at all, and he dared to thank me?

Wasn't this making it difficult for me to back down in front of all the media and newspapers? If the angry netizens were to fly into a rage, wouldn't I be exposed?

I took a deep breath and did not say anything. Huang Bo stretched his fat waist and smiled. The reporters below immediately started discussing.

"How much do you think Mr. Lee will donate in the end? I think it won't be less than 30 million, right?"

"I think this number is definitely not low. 30 million might just be the starting price. After all, he has won so much money."

Another bold reporter asked directly, "Mr. Lee, what do you think?"

"This..." I stuttered. I was seriously suspicious that these were hired by Huang Bo or that he had secretly given them money to make them talk so loudly.

Seeing that I was hesitating, Huang Bo smiled and did not say anything. The bold reporter asked again, "Mr. Lee, you can't be that you don't want to donate even a single cent, right? Don't you have any love for this?"

In an instant, the doubts from the audience became even stronger. I was speechless. It wasn't that I didn't have any love for this. It was that I didn't want these people to take all the money and fill their own pockets.

Just as I was silent, the bold reporter's face flushed red with anger. He started to criticize me for being wrong. Huang Bo did not say anything else from the beginning to the end. It was as if the bold reporter's words represented his words.

Facing the questioning, I suddenly laughed. It was so loud that many people were stunned. They did not understand what I meant.

"If that's the case, then I will donate a hundred million yuan to charity." I raised my hand and extended a finger.

Instantly, the audience was shocked.

"What? A hundred million? He actually took out a hundred million?"

"I thought he didn't want to donate. So he didn't think about how much he would donate?"

"Brilliant! He is so domineering! However, he still has to pay the tax after winning two billion yuan. He took out only a tenth of his wealth. It seems that we are too petty."

At the same time, the bold reporter smiled slightly and looked at Huang Bo. I was caught by him in an instant. However, I pretended that I didn't know anything and said, "That's right. I want to donate a hundred million yuan. Of course, I won't do it now because my money isn't here yet. However, don't worry. I, Lee, will definitely fulfill my promise."

Huang Bo's expression changed. He couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lee, what do you mean?"

I smiled leisurely and said with a calm expression, "I said that I will donate a hundred million yuan. However, this charity is not for you to do. Instead, I will use this hundred million yuan to establish a charity foundation."

"Mr. Lee, how can we believe you if you say that without any evidence?" The bold reporter's face turned green and white as he hurriedly said.

"That's right, Mr. Lee. If you say so, how can we know whether you have taken out a hundred million yuan?"

"That's right. We don't even know Mr. Lee's true identity. Your words are indeed unconvincing to the public."

As the bold reporter continued to nitpick, the surrounding people immediately responded.

I waved my hand and told them to calm down. Then, I straightened my microphone and said, "Everyone, please believe in me. I promise that within three months, I will definitely establish a charity foundation in Dongling City. I have already thought of the name. It will be called Heavenly Charity."

Huang Bo felt extremely embarrassed when he heard this. However, he could not ask me to donate money in front of the media. After all, this money belonged to him.

However, the bold reporter was different. He immediately said loudly, "Mr. Lee, please forgive me for being blunt. Your actions are not appropriate. Firstly, it is difficult to convince the public. Secondly, we don't know if it is true or false. I think it would be better to let Mr. Huang Bo handle it. That would be the final result."

I smiled and looked at the bold reporter. I was already completely sure that he and Huang Bo were in cahoots. I glanced around and said, "Charity is not used to convince the public. If charity is used to convince the public, then is it still called charity? I think it is called hypocritical."

In an instant, the bold reporter's throat felt like it had been choked by a stone. He was speechless.

I did not look at him anymore and continued, "I promise that within three months, I will establish Heavenly Charity. If there are any false words, I think the ability of the netizens will be able to find me. Isn't it easy? Not only am I saying it in front of the media, but I am also saying it in front of all the netizens. Therefore, you can decide whether it is true or false."

Huang Bo and the audacious reporter were speechless. The crowd below the stage almost agreed with me.

"That's true. The netizens are not someone you can offend."

"With the current ability of the netizens, it's not difficult to find them. Since that's the case, I support Mr. Lee's establishment of the foundation."

"Mr. Lee said that it will take three months. Let's wait and see then."

The applause gradually came from the crowd.

"Then let's wait and see together!" I waved my hand again, and the applause slowly stopped.

The audacious reporter remained silent. Huang Bo was the same, as if he didn't want to stay here for even a second longer. He glanced at me and squeezed out a smile a few seconds later.

Huang Bo's old fox still had a smile on his face at this moment. How could I not know? Because the power was still in his hands. Even if I didn't donate, I would still donate.

Thus, I was still calm and smiling. "Mr. Huang, please transfer the money to my account. It would be best if you do it right now in front of the media in Dongling City."

Huang Bo's smile instantly froze.