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NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The CSC Group, L.L.C.
Filing Office Use Only
SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 1425109 STATE OF FORMATION: NC E-Filed Annual Report
1425109
CREPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: 2023 4 110 20230080 04:15
SECTION A: REGISTERED AGENT'S INFORMATION (Changes
1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Chen, Ping
2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT:
SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT
3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS&COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
10030 Green Level Church Road 10030 Green Level Church Road,Suite 802,#149
Cary, NC 27519-1504 Wake County Cary, NC 27519-1504
SECTION B: PRINCIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION
1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: The CSC Group LLC
2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: [phone] 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction
4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
10030 Green Level Church Road,Suite 802,#149 10030 Green Level Church Road,Suite 802,#149
Cary, NC 27519-1504 Cary, NC 27519-1504
6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see instructions)
The company is a veteran-owned small business
The company is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business
SECTION C: COMPANY OFFICIALS(Enter additional company officials in Section E.)
NAME: Ping Chen NAME: NAME:
TITLE: Managing Member TITLE: TITLE:
ADDRESS: 10030 Green Level Church Road ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
Suite 802,#149
Cary, NC 27519
SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entity.
Ping Chen 4/10/2023
SIGNATURE DATE
Form must be signed by a Company Official listed under Section C of This form.
Ping Chen Managing Member
Print or Type Name of Company Official Print or Type Title of Company Official
This Annual Report has been filed electronically.
MAIL TO:Secretary of State, Business Registration Division,Post Office Box 29525,Raleigh,NC 27626-0525

SOSID: 1425109
Date Filed: 1/29/2015 4:06:00 PM
Elaine F.Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
State of North Carolina
Department of the Secretary of State C2015 027 01396
Limited Liability Company
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Pursuant to§57D-2-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,the undersigned does hereby submit these
Articles of Organization for the purpose of forming a limited liability company.
I. The name of the limited liability company is: The CSC Group, L.L.0
(See Item Iof the Instructions for appropriate entity designation)
2. The name and address of each person executing these articles of organization is as follows:(State
whether each person is executing these articles of organization in the capacity of a member,organizer
or both. Note: This document must be signed by all persons listed.)
Ping Chen (executing these articels of organization in the capacity of a member and organizer)
205 Ivyshaw Road,Cary,NC 27519
3, The name of the initial registered agent is: Ping Chen
4. The street address and county of the initial registered agent office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street 205 Ivyshaw Road
City Cary State:NC Zip Code: 27519 County: Wake
5. The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the initial registered agent office is:
Number and Street
City State:NC Zip Code: County:
6. Principal office information: (Select either a or h,)
a. I1The limited liability company has a principal office.
The principal office telephone number: 614-260-3547
The street address and county of the principal office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street 205 Ivyshaw Road
cityCarY ,State: NC Zip Code: 27519 County: Wake
CORPORATIONS DIVISION P.O.Box 29622 RALEIGH,NC 27626-0622
(Revised January 2014) 1 (Form L-0l)

The mailing address,if different from the street address, of the principal office of the company is:
Number and Street
City State: Zip Code: County:
b. ❑The limited liability company does not have a principal office.
7, Any other provisions which the limited liability company elects to include(e.g.,the purpose of the entity)
are attached.
Privacy
8. (Optional):Please provide a business e-mail address: P Rndaetinn
The Secretary of State's Office will e-mail the business automatically at the address provided above at no
cost when a document is filed. The e-mail provided will not be viewable on the website. For more ©' '�'©
information on why this service is offered,please see the instructions for this document.
9. These articles will be effective upon filing,unless a future date is specified:
This is the 29 day of Janurary 20 15
Signature
Ping Chen,Organizer
Type or Print Name and Title
The below space to be used if more than one organizer or member is listed in Item#2 above.
Signature Signature
Type and Print Name and Title 'Type and Print Name and Title
Signature Signature
Type and Print Name and Title Type and Print Name and Title
NOTES:
I. Filing fee is$125. This document must be filed with the Secretary of State.
CORPORATIONS DIVISION P.O.Box 29622 RALEIGH,NC 27626-0622
(Revised January 20I4) 2 (Form L-01)

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J ,t ! `` LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT
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NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Ridgeland Investment LLC
Filing Office Use Only
SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 2573769 STATE OF FORMATION: NC E-Filed Annual Report
2573769
REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: 2024 C/3/2024 04:463
SECTION A: REGISTERED AGENT'S INFORMATION (Changes
1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Chen, Ping
2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT:
SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT
3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS&COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
275 Carpenter Hill Ln 275 Carpenter Hill Ln
Cary, NC 27519 Wake County Cary, NC 27519
SECTION B: PRINCIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION
1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: investment, forestry management
2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: [phone] 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction
4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
275 carpenter hill In 275 carpenter hill In
cary, NC 27519 cary, NC 27519
6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see instructions)
The company is a veteran-owned small business
The company is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business
SECTION C: COMPANY OFFICIALS(Enter additional company officials in Section E.)
NAME: Ping Chen NAME: NAME:
TITLE: Manager TITLE: TITLE:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
275 Carpenter Hill Ln
Cary, NC 27519
SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entity.
Ping Chen 1/3/2024
SIGNATURE DATE
Form must be signed by a Company Official listed under Section C of This form.
Ping Chen Manager
Print or Type Name of Company Official Print or Type Title of Company Official
This Annual Report has been filed electronically.
MAIL TO:Secretary of State, Business Registration Division,Post Office Box 29525,Raleigh,NC 27626-0525

SOSID: 2573769
Date Filed: 2/10/2023 1:11:00 PM
State of North Carolina Elaine F.Marshall
Department of the Secretary of State North Carolina Secretary of State
C2023 037 03142
Limited Liability Company
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Pursuant to §57D-2-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,the undersigned does hereby submit these Articles
of Organization for the purpose of forming a limited liability company.
1. The name of the limited liability company is: Ridgeland Investment LLC
(See Item 1 of the Instructions for appropriate entity designation)
2. The name and address of each person executing these articles of organization is as follows: (State whether each
person is executing these articles of organization in the capacity of a member,organizer or both by checking
all applicable boxes.)Note: This document must be signed by all persons listed.
Name Business Address Capacity
Ping Chen -275 Carpenter Hill Ln Cary NC,27519 United States ❑Member['Organizer
❑Member Organizer
❑Member Organizer
3. The name of the initial registered agent is:Ping Chen
4. The street address and county of the initial registered agent office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street 275 Carpenter Hill Ln
City Cary State: NC ZipCode: 27519 County: Wake
5. The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the initial registered agent office is:
Number and Street
City State: NC Zip Code: County:
6. Principal office information: (Select either a or b.)
a. The limited liability company has a principal office.
The principal office telephone number:
The street address and county of the principal office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 Raleigh,NC 27626-0622
(Revised August. 2017) Form L-01

The mailing address,if different from the street address, of the principal office of the company is:
Number and Street:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
b. E The limited liability company does not have a principal office.
7. Any other provisions which the limited liability company elects to include (e.g.,the purpose of the entity)are
attached.
8. (Optional): Listing of Company Officials (See instructions on the importance of listing the company officials in the
creation document.
Name Title Business Address
Ping Chen Manager 275 Carpenter Hill Ln Cary NC, 27519
9. (Optional): Please provide a business e-mail address:Privacy Redaction
The Secretary of State's Office will e-mail the business automatically at the address provided above at no cost when a
document is filed. The e-mail provided will not be viewable on the website. For more information on why this service is
offered,please see the instructions for this document.
10. These articles will be effective upon filing,unless a future date is specified:
This is the 6th day of February , 2023 .
Ping Chen
Signature
Ping Chen Organizer
Type or Print Name and Title
The below space to be used if more than one organizer or member is listed in Item#2 above.
Signature Signature
Type or Print Name and Title Type or Print Name and Title
NOTE:
1. Filing fee is $125. This document must be filed with the Secretary of State.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 Raleigh,NC 27626-0622
(Revised August. 2017) Form L-01

SOSID: 2573769
Date Filed: 2/10/2023 1:11:00 PM
State of North Carolina Elaine F.Marshall
Department of the Secretary of State North Carolina Secretary of State
C2023 037 03142
Limited Liability Company
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Pursuant to §57D-2-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,the undersigned does hereby submit these Articles
of Organization for the purpose of forming a limited liability company.
1. The name of the limited liability company is: Ridgeland Investment LLC
(See Item 1 of the Instructions for appropriate entity designation)
2. The name and address of each person executing these articles of organization is as follows: (State whether each
person is executing these articles of organization in the capacity of a member,organizer or both by checking
all applicable boxes.)Note: This document must be signed by all persons listed.
Name Business Address Capacity
Ping Chen -275 Carpenter Hill Ln Cary NC,27519 United States ❑Member['Organizer
❑Member Organizer
❑Member Organizer
3. The name of the initial registered agent is:Ping Chen
4. The street address and county of the initial registered agent office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street 275 Carpenter Hill Ln
City Cary State: NC ZipCode: 27519 County: Wake
5. The mailing address, if different from the street address, of the initial registered agent office is:
Number and Street
City State: NC Zip Code: County:
6. Principal office information: (Select either a or b.)
a. The limited liability company has a principal office.
The principal office telephone number:
The street address and county of the principal office of the limited liability company is:
Number and Street:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 Raleigh,NC 27626-0622
(Revised August. 2017) Form L-01

The mailing address,if different from the street address, of the principal office of the company is:
Number and Street:
City: State: Zip Code: County:
b. E The limited liability company does not have a principal office.
7. Any other provisions which the limited liability company elects to include (e.g.,the purpose of the entity)are
attached.
8. (Optional): Listing of Company Officials (See instructions on the importance of listing the company officials in the
creation document.
Name Title Business Address
Ping Chen Manager 275 Carpenter Hill Ln Cary NC, 27519
9. (Optional): Please provide a business e-mail address:Privacy Redaction
The Secretary of State's Office will e-mail the business automatically at the address provided above at no cost when a
document is filed. The e-mail provided will not be viewable on the website. For more information on why this service is
offered,please see the instructions for this document.
10. These articles will be effective upon filing,unless a future date is specified:
This is the 6th day of February , 2023 .
Ping Chen
Signature
Ping Chen Organizer
Type or Print Name and Title
The below space to be used if more than one organizer or member is listed in Item#2 above.
Signature Signature
Type or Print Name and Title Type or Print Name and Title
NOTE:
1. Filing fee is $125. This document must be filed with the Secretary of State.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 Raleigh,NC 27626-0622
(Revised August. 2017) Form L-01

J ,t ! `` LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT
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1/6/2022
NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Ridgeland Investment LLC
Filing Office Use Only
SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 2573769 STATE OF FORMATION: NC E-Filed Annual Report
2573769
REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: 2024 C/3/2024 04:463
SECTION A: REGISTERED AGENT'S INFORMATION (Changes
1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Chen, Ping
2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT:
SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT
3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS&COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
275 Carpenter Hill Ln 275 Carpenter Hill Ln
Cary, NC 27519 Wake County Cary, NC 27519
SECTION B: PRINCIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION
1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: investment, forestry management
2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: [phone] 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction
4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
275 carpenter hill In 275 carpenter hill In
cary, NC 27519 cary, NC 27519
6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see instructions)
The company is a veteran-owned small business
The company is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business
SECTION C: COMPANY OFFICIALS(Enter additional company officials in Section E.)
NAME: Ping Chen NAME: NAME:
TITLE: Manager TITLE: TITLE:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
275 Carpenter Hill Ln
Cary, NC 27519
SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entity.
Ping Chen 1/3/2024
SIGNATURE DATE
Form must be signed by a Company Official listed under Section C of This form.
Ping Chen Manager
Print or Type Name of Company Official Print or Type Title of Company Official
This Annual Report has been filed electronically.
MAIL TO:Secretary of State, Business Registration Division,Post Office Box 29525,Raleigh,NC 27626-0525

' E Jri Y Asset Purchase Letter- IRA
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TRUST COMPANY®
February 7, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm that Equity Trust Company ("Equity") is the Custodian of the Fanxing Li
Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The IRA was opened with Equity on
1/13/2023, and Fanxing Li's IRA is currently in full force and effect, and has not been amended
or revoked.
This letter authorizes Fanxing Li to purchase or sell assets in the name of Equity Trust
Company for the benefit of their IRA. It is permissible for Fanxing Li to sign agreements or other
documents on behalf of their IRA. Although Equity may be asked to sign certain documents
relating to the purchase, we reserve the right to refuse and/or request Fanxing Li to sign
documents on behalf of their IRA.
Any asset that Fanxing Li purchases or sells for their IRA must be titled as follows: "Equity Trust
Company Custodian FBO 200581438 Roth IRA." Fanxing Li does not have authority to
purchase assets solely in the name "Equity Trust Company."
Equity Trust Company serves as a directed, non-discretionary custodian of customer directed
accounts. As a directed custodian, Equity Trust Company does not solicit investments, nor do
we provide advice or recommendations, to our customers with regard to their investments,
acquired by or in, their account. As a directed custodian, Equity Trust Company has no
authority to take any action with regard to their investments acquired by, or held in, their account
without the express direction of the account owner.
If you have any questions, please contact Equity Trust Company directly at 888-382-4727 or via
e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Taylor Schnear
Corporate Alternate Signer
Equity Trust Company
Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax,legal or investment advice.Any information communicated
by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only,and should not be construed as tax,legal or investment advice.
Whenever making an investment decision,please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional.
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