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Zhao De responded with a smile, "Yes, Lao Chen, the children's future is our future, and I want to do my part."
"Oh, Zhao De, you're such a good person in our town!" Aunt Liu, who was buying vegetables nearby, gave him a thumbs up, and the people around them echoed her sentiments. Amidst the praise, Zhao De and Yu Meishu continued on their way, their resolve strengthened.
Over the next few days, Zhao De was extremely busy. He not only contacted several college student volunteers willing to teach for free, but also raised some basic teaching materials through online crowdfunding. When the townspeople learned of this, they generously donated money; some donated books, some donated art supplies, and some even offered to help renovate the classrooms.
A week later, the interest group officially started its classes on the weekend. The school's old library was transformed into a multi-functional classroom, with the walls covered with children's graffiti and handicrafts, and the air filled with the fresh smell of paint and brimming with hope.
"Mom, look, this is what I drew!" Xiao Bao excitedly pulled Aunt Li's hand and pointed to the watercolor painting on the wall. The painting depicted familiar scenery of the town, but it became vivid and interesting because of the child's imagination.
"That's wonderful, Brother Zhao De, thank you for giving us this opportunity!" Several children next to Xiao Bao also gathered around, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.
Aunt Li looked at Zhao De, her eyes filled with gratitude, "Zhao De, you have truly done something we never even dared to dream of."
Zhao De smiled and shook his head. "No, it's the result of everyone's joint efforts. Seeing the children so happy, I know it's all been worth it."
Chapter 85 Let's hear everyone's thoughts
Chapter 85 Let's hear everyone's thoughts
As the sun sets, the day's classes come to an end. The children reluctantly leave the school, while the parents gather at the school gate, discussing the matter.
"Zhao De is a really promising kid. Our town is so lucky to have him."
"That's right. My daughter has become much more cheerful since she started taking dance classes."
"I heard that Zhao De is also planning to expand the scale and invite teachers from more fields to teach the children."
Yu Meishu stood aside, listening to these words, feeling both proud and moved. She knew that Zhao De's actions had not only changed the children's lives, but had also, in an invisible way, united the entire community.
As night fell again, Zhao De and Yu Meishu sat in the courtyard, gazing up at the starry sky.
"Second Aunt, what else do you think we can do to make this town better?" Zhao De's voice was full of boundless imagination for the future.
Yu Meishu gently patted Zhao De's hand. "Zhao De, you've done enough. But if you really want to know, why not ask everyone in town and listen to their thoughts? Perhaps you'll find a new answer."
Zhao De nodded thoughtfully, a renewed determination shining in his eyes. He knew this was just the beginning; many more challenges and opportunities awaited him.
"Second Aunt, you're right. Tomorrow, we'll go and hear everyone's thoughts."
The next morning, Zhao De and Yu Meishu, carrying their notebooks, began their visit. They first arrived at the old locust tree in the town, a place where the townspeople usually gathered to chat.
"Oh, isn't this Zhao De? What brings you here today?" Old Wang asked with a smile, puffing on his pipe.
Zhao De replied with a smile, "Uncle Wang, I came here to hear what everyone's expectations are for our town, and to see what else we can do."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding villagers gathered around and started discussing it animatedly.
“Zhao De, it would be great if there was a small clinic in our town, so we wouldn’t have to travel so far to see a doctor,” Aunt Li said first.
"Yes, yes, and also, could we set up a direct sales market for agricultural products? That way, we can sell the fruits and vegetables we grow directly to people outside," Brother Zhang continued.
"I think we should have a library so that the children can have a place to study and read during their holidays," suggested Xiao Liu, a young teacher.
Zhao De carefully recorded each suggestion, and a bold idea gradually took shape in his mind. He looked up at the crowd, his eyes shining: "I have noted down everyone's opinions, and I will do my best to implement them. However, this requires the joint efforts of all of us."
The villagers looked at each other, then burst into enthusiastic applause, their eyes filled with trust and expectation.
In the days that followed, Zhao De began to implement these plans. He contacted medical students studying away from home and persuaded them to return to their hometowns during holidays to open temporary clinics; at the same time, he joined forces with farmers in the town to promote their agricultural products through internet platforms and set up a simple online sales website; as for the library, he approached several universities and asked them to donate second-hand books, which were then transformed into a cozy reading space in an unused warehouse in the town by volunteers.
Chapter Eighty-Six: Earth-Shattering Changes
Chapter Eighty-Six: Earth-shaking Changes
A few months later, the town had undergone a dramatic transformation. The establishment of the small clinic greatly facilitated villagers' access to medical care, direct sales of agricultural products significantly increased the income of many families, and the small library became a shared spiritual paradise for children and adults alike.
One evening, Zhao De and Yu Meishu sat in the courtyard again, looking at the land they loved so much, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment.
"Second Aunt, look, all these changes are due to everyone's joint efforts," Zhao De said with emotion.
Yu Meishu smiled and nodded: "Yes, Zhao De, you have proven with your actions that everyone's small efforts, when combined, can create miracles."
Just then, there was a knock at the door. When they opened it, they saw several village representatives holding a banner that read, "Dedicated to our hometown, benefiting the community."
"Zhao De, this is a token of our appreciation. Thank you for everything you've done for us," the village chief said on behalf of everyone.
Zhao De accepted the banner, his eyes slightly moist: "This is not just for me, but an honor that belongs to each and every one of us. As long as we are united in heart, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
As night deepened, the villagers gradually dispersed, but Zhao De and Yu Meishu remained seated, gazing at the starry sky, their hearts filled with boundless anticipation for the future.
"Second Aunt, although we've done a lot, I always feel that this is just the beginning. This town has even greater potential waiting for us to explore." Zhao De's voice was full of determination.
Yu Meishu gently grasped Zhao De's hand: "That's right, Zhao De, as long as we keep moving forward, there will always be more miracles waiting for us to create."
The next day, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the mist and shone upon the town, Zhao De and Yu Meishu were already fully prepared to face new challenges. Their story quietly spread among the townspeople, attracting more attention and support.
Walking along the path leading to the east of the town, the two encountered Aunt Li, who was heading to the fields. "Zhao De, I heard you're up to something new? My husband, Old Li, was talking about it all night last night, saying he wanted to follow you and do something big!" Aunt Li said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.
Zhao De stopped and smiled, "Aunt Li, we're planning to develop an ecological agricultural park, which will both protect the environment and improve the quality of our crops. You and Old Li are very experienced; we need experienced mentors like you!"
"Oh, this is wonderful! We old folks were just worried about finding a way out, and now we've found the right people!" Aunt Li clapped her hands and cheered, her excitement overflowing.
The news spread like wildfire, and soon, a positive and uplifting atmosphere permeated every corner of the town. In a bustling teahouse, several young people sat around a table, discussing the matter animatedly.
"Have you heard? Zhao De is going to lead us in developing ecological agriculture. In the future, our town's agricultural products will be able to be sold in big cities. Just thinking about it is so exciting!" Xiao Zhang said excitedly.
“That’s right! My brother works in the city, and everyone says that city people are all about this now – green and healthy. We’re really lucky to be living in such a great time!” Xiao Wang chimed in, his eyes full of anticipation for the future.
Just as the townspeople's enthusiasm was being ignited, unexpected news put the entire plan to the test. A piece of land outside the town, originally planned as the core area of an ecological agricultural park, was suddenly targeted by a large corporation, which wanted to use it to build a resort.
Chapter 87 Everything is going to fall through
Chapter 87 Everything is going to fall through
Upon learning this news, Zhao De and Yu Meishu immediately convened village representatives to urgently discuss countermeasures under the old locust tree.
"This is not a good matter. That company is very wealthy and powerful. How can we compete with them?" Grandpa Wang frowned, looking worried.
"Yes, that piece of land is crucial to our ecological agricultural park. Without it, everything will be in vain." Brother Zhang also looked worried.
Zhao De paused for a moment, his eyes gradually hardening: "I know this won't be easy, but we can't give up before we've even tried. I think if we can prove the importance of this land to the future of the town, maybe we can find a solution."
Yu Meishu nodded in agreement: "Zhao De is right. We can make a detailed plan to show how our ecological agricultural park will drive the town's economy and improve the ecological environment. We can even invite the media to report on it and attract social attention."
After hearing this, the villagers, though still having doubts, were moved by Zhao De and Yu Meishu's determination and expressed their willingness to do their best.
Over the next few days, Zhao De and his team worked day and night, not only completing a detailed project plan but also successfully attracting widespread attention through social media and local news. A discussion about the "future of the town" quickly went viral online, and more and more people began to pay attention to and support their plan.
Finally, in a face-to-face negotiation with the company representatives, Zhao De impressed them with detailed data, a sincere speech, and the support of countless townspeople. The two parties reached an agreement, and the company decided to invest in the ecological agricultural park project instead of building a single resort.
After the negotiations concluded, Zhao De walked out of the meeting room, where he was greeted by the villagers who had been waiting for him. Seeing his tired yet determined figure, thunderous applause erupted from the crowd.
"Zhao De, you did it! You really did it!" Aunt Li shouted excitedly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Zhao De smiled, looked around, and felt an indescribable surge of emotion: "This is not my victory alone, it belongs to each and every one of us. As long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
As night fell, Zhao De and Yu Meishu stood side by side under the old locust tree, gazing at the brightly lit town, their hearts filled with unprecedented hope and strength.
"Second Aunt, this is just the beginning. There are many more challenges ahead. But as long as we're together, nothing is impossible," Zhao De said with confidence.
Yu Meishu nodded gently, her gaze tender yet firm: "That's right, Zhao De. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth. I believe that as long as we stay true to our original aspirations, the town's tomorrow will be even brighter."
Just then, a series of light footsteps interrupted their thoughts. Xiao Zhang came running up, panting, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement: "Brother Zhao De, Sister Yu Meishu, you have to go check this out! The town's forum is buzzing! Everyone's talking about our ecological agricultural park, and some people have even spontaneously organized themselves to contribute to the project!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao De's eyes flashed with surprise: "This is good news. It means our efforts have been recognized. Let's go take a look."
The three of them walked together to the bulletin board in the town center, where a large crowd had already gathered, gathered in a circle, and discussing the matter. The bulletin board was covered with handwritten notes, each one carrying the townspeople's expectations and support for the ecological agricultural park.
Chapter 88 Survival and Development
Chapter 88 Survival and Development
“Look at this one, ‘I want to contribute my family’s traditional skills to make the most environmentally friendly farm tools!’” Xiao Wang pointed to one of the sticky notes and read it aloud, eliciting bursts of admiration from the surrounding crowd.
“And this one, ‘I studied design and want to help the agricultural park plan the most beautiful landscape to attract tourists!’” A young girl excitedly shared the note she found, her eyes sparkling.
Zhao De and Yu Meishu exchanged a smile, a warm feeling welling up inside them. They hadn't expected that their small dream could evoke such a strong resonance and power.
"Zhao De, you are truly a hero of our town!" Grandpa Wang's voice rang out from the crowd, tinged with emotion. "I used to think that there was no future in our small place, but now it seems that as long as you have the will, even stones can bloom."
“Uncle Wang, don’t say that. Everyone is the hero of their own destiny. It is everyone’s trust and support that gives us the motivation to move forward,” Zhao De replied humbly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his heart filled with gratitude.
Just then, a rapid phone ring shattered the warm atmosphere. Zhao De answered the phone, his expression gradually turning serious.
"What's wrong, Zhao De? Is something wrong?" Yu Meishu asked with concern.
Zhao De hung up the phone and took a deep breath: "It was the person in charge of that company. He said that their board of directors had disagreements on the investment plan and asked us to provide more proof of actual benefits, otherwise they might reconsider the resort's construction plan."
Whispers arose again among the crowd, and feelings of worry and unease began to spread.
“Don’t worry, we have a way.” Yu Meishu held Zhao De’s hand tightly, her eyes showing determination. “We not only want to prove the value of the ecological agricultural park, but also let everyone see that this is not just a project, but a shared dream of our town.”
“Yes, we can’t give up.” Zhao De smiled again and turned to the crowd. “Do you all remember how we got to where we are today? It was because of our indomitable spirit and our belief in the future. This time, we will face it together and overcome it together.”
As night deepened, Zhao De and Yu Meishu's words, like twinkling starlight, illuminated everyone's hearts. Everyone present understood that though the road ahead was long and difficult, they were no longer alone, for they had each other, and the strength of the entire town.
"So, what should we do next?" Xiao Zhang asked impatiently, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.
Zhao De looked into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination and wisdom: "Tomorrow, we will hold a general meeting and invite all townspeople to participate. We will develop a more detailed and persuasive plan, and at the same time, we will launch a demonstration project to show the outside world our determination and capabilities through concrete actions."
Yu Meishu nodded in agreement: "That's right. We need to let everyone see that this is not just about the struggle for land, but also about the future survival and development of our town."