novelraw Chapter 38 Establishment of the Dog Lovers Association
Chapter 38 Establishment of the Dog Lovers Association
Hong Kong Boys, Typhoon Shelter.
The hundreds of fishing village residents, mainly Hoklo people, still maintain the lifestyle of living on fishing boats, and at dusk, thousands of twinkling lights are reflected on the water.
Sitting on the fishing boat, gazing at both banks, one has to admit that the Li Peicai family is incredibly thoughtful. Knowing that Chen Guanjiang's ancestral home was in the Jianghuai region, they deliberately chose a place that resembled a water town.
However, Chen Guanjiang's ancestral home is not actually in the Jianghuai region, which is why he couldn't speak a word of Jiangsu dialect when he met Shao Yifu.
More than a dozen seafood restaurants are moored amidst the bright lights and bustling activity. Taibai Seafood Restaurant is like a dazzling pearl set on black silk. The hundred-foot-long painted boat is antique and elegant, like a drunken pleasure boat sailing on the wind.
Amidst the breathtaking beauty, the dilapidation stands out starkly, with the largest ship, named "Treasure," bearing the marks of fire.
This incident even made the news on television last year. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant was burned down a month before it was scheduled to open, resulting in 32 deaths, 13 missing persons, and a loss of HK$1500 million in investment.
I heard that the abandoned ship was bought by Ho Hung-sun and Cheng Yu-tung, and it is expected to be renovated in four years to recreate the popularity of the "gaitangtun" in the 50s.
As the fishing boat slowly docked and entered the magnificent cabin, staff dressed as ladies of ancient times immediately came forward to guide them to their seats, while dancers along the way gracefully swayed to soft melodies.
Upon entering the private room, the young man greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Chen! I am Li Guoneng. Thank you for your trust."
"Hello, Mr. Li..."
Chen Guanjiang observed Li Guoneng discreetly, and couldn't help but sigh that the Li Peicai family had a worthy successor.
It's not unusual for someone as young as 24 to obtain a barrister's license, but what's truly remarkable is that he has so many accolades yet remains so hardworking.
After they were seated, they chatted and laughed.
Chen Guanjiang could sense that Li Guo was trying to figure out his thoughts and inclinations through the amusing anecdotes they shared, and Li Fuzhao, who was accompanying him, was cleverly cooperating, singing in unison.
Li Guo could clearly sense that Chen Guanjiang was far too slick for his age, and his thinking was wildly unpredictable and impossible to categorize into Eastern or Western social classes; he was extremely eccentric.
After the initial exploratory exchange, Li Guoneng got down to business: "Mr. Chen, regarding your tax avoidance services, I have three plans that can be implemented together."
"One is the operating cost tax, such as rent, salaries, car purchases, and R&D expenses, which can be deducted before tax, reducing taxable profits."
"Secondly, there is the personal income tax, which reduces taxable income when individuals donate to recognized charities."
"Thirdly, there is the corporate profits tax, which reduces taxable profits when companies donate a portion of their profits to related charities."
"Since the vast majority of your income comes from the stock market, there is no room for maneuver, and you must pay the full amount. However, I can still offer some suggestions on how to use the taxes."
"Speaking…"
Li Guoneng took out a document from her briefcase, handed it over, and explained: "I won't go into too much detail about the operating cost tax, as any ordinary accountant can handle it. I will mainly introduce the other two items."
"For personal salaries tax, you can establish a personal or family foundation to obtain indirect benefits by controlling the flow of funds, such as purchasing assets or family members' salaries."
"For corporate profits tax, you can designate donations to schools, hospitals, or other social charities, which can enhance your social image..."
The essence remains the same despite all the changes!
With Li Guoneng's careful explanation, Chen Guanjiang also understood this system: taxes that should be paid must be paid, and wealth earned from society must be used for society; the only difference is who has the final say.
If the money is handed over directly to the Hong Kong government, then the government has control over it. However, if you establish a personal or family foundation or donate to a designated organization, then you have the final say.
For example, my younger sister is currently studying at a church school, so we can donate her to the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and in the future we can donate her to Cambridge University or Oxford University.
After receiving a designated donation from an individual or family, the university will determine the level of support based on the amount of the donation. It is fine to donate less if the student's grades are excellent, and it is also acceptable to donate more if the student's grades are really poor.
In addition, donations can be made to designated hospitals. When an individual or family member falls ill and goes to the hospital that receives the donation for treatment, the hospital will determine its service attitude based on the amount of the donation.
Of course, the two parties will not sign a contract or make any agreements, but the school or college will tacitly make their choice, otherwise it will be difficult to receive any more donations.
The school and the college are not stupid!
How can the most cutting-edge educational development, medical equipment, and experimental research be supported by government funding?
Without sufficient funding, it will gradually degenerate into a third-rate university and then into an ordinary hospital.
For the wealthy, education and healthcare are indispensable resources.
Since taxes and fees are inevitable expenses, why not use the money in ways that are more beneficial to ourselves?
Of course, the Hong Kong government will not give all tax revenue to individuals or businesses to operate, otherwise there would be no public spending at all.
Through Li Guoneng's various tax avoidance operations, the original tax payment of HK$248 million can now be reduced to HK$180 million, leaving HK$68 as freely available tax payment space.
After a moment's thought, Chen Guanjiang asked, "Mr. Li, I need to keep HKD 30. How should the remaining HKD 38 be allocated?"
"How about donating HK$20 to St. Paul's Co-educational School, HK$10 to the Jockey Club and Po Leung Kuk and other social welfare organizations, and HK$8 to the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital?"
Li Guoneng had clearly done her homework and knew that Chen Guanjiang had a bad relationship with his parents. Now that he was older, he didn't need to go to the hospital so often, but he needed educational resources more.
Chen Jiagang needs to transfer schools, Chen Mangniu is about to enroll, and Chen Guanjiang, who dropped out of school, also needs re-education.
However, Chen Guanjiang can hire teachers to come to his home to guide his studies; he doesn't need to enroll in school or obtain a diploma.
Of course, Li Guo's ability to bring in a huge sum of money for her alma mater was also due to a suggestion that wasn't entirely selfish.
But since it is Li Guoneng's alma mater, it is enough to show the educational level of St. Paul's Co-educational College in Hong Kong. Ordinary schools would not be located in Central.
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is even more famous. Its founder was Mr. Sun Yat-sen's first Secretary for Health, who later built this world-class private hospital in Hong Kong.
"No problem..."
Chen Guanjiang then changed the subject, saying, "I need to trouble Mr. Li to help me register a charity with the remaining HK$30."
Li Guoneng nodded and asked, "What type of charitable organization does Mr. Chen want to establish?"
Dog Lovers Association.
"What? Sorry, I didn't quite hear you..."
"A dog welfare association! An association that takes in and improves the lives of stray dogs, providing them with temporary shelter, basic living necessities, and health care..."
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Li Guoneng couldn't help but look at Hunlun, who was lying on the wool carpet, eating baked abalone with cheese and avocado.
He never imagined that in Chen Guanjiang's mind, dogs could be considered almost equal to humans.