PFC Chapter 193 A Trip to a Warm Winter
Chapter 193 A Trip to a Warm Winter
In the heart of the bustling city, the towering Li Group building resembled a steel behemoth, overlooking everything around it. On the top floor, the door to the chairman's office was flung open with a bang, and Li Yuan burst in, waving a document in her hand.
"Sister Chen, take a look at this!" Li Yuan threw the document onto General Manager Chen's desk, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Sister Chen adjusted her glasses, slowly picked up the document, glanced at it, and a hint of surprise appeared on her face: "Going to the mountains to support children's schooling? This is a bit sudden."
"Sudden? I think it's just right!" Li Yuan plopped down on the sofa, hands on her hips. "Our company has made so much money, it's time to do something practical for society. Besides, don't you think it's a super cool thing to do?"
Sister Chen smiled helplessly: "Okay, the chairman is right. However, this matter needs to be planned carefully. What supplies to bring and how to arrange the itinerary all need to be considered carefully."
"No problem, I'll leave all of this to you! I believe in your abilities. With Sister Chen on the job, one of you is worth two!" Li Yuan gave a thumbs up, her face beaming with confidence.
After several days of intensive preparations, the Li Group's support team finally set off. In addition to Li Yuan and Sister Chen, there were several senior executives from various departments, all dressed in suits and ties, looking quite out of place in the mountainous landscape.
The car bumped along the winding mountain road. Li Yuan gripped the handrail tightly, her face a little pale: "Why is this road so difficult to travel? It feels even more thrilling than riding a roller coaster."
Sister Chen couldn't help but laugh: "Chairman, this is just the beginning. The road ahead may be even more difficult. If you can't take it, we can find a place to rest first."
"That won't do! I'm here to do something big, how can I be scared by such a small difficulty? Keep going!" Li Yuan gritted her teeth, looking like she was ready to die.
Finally, the car arrived at its destination—a remote little mountain village. The children were already waiting at the village entrance, and when they saw the car arrive, they excitedly ran over.
As soon as Li Yuan got out of the car, she was surrounded by a group of children. A little boy, with wide eyes, asked curiously, "Auntie, what are you doing here?"
Li Yuan squatted down and said with a smile, "Little friends, we've come to give you gifts. We have new clothes and school supplies."
Upon hearing this, the children cheered, "Great! Thank you, Auntie!"
The support team began distributing supplies, and the children lined up, their faces beaming with happy smiles. Looking at these innocent smiles, Li Yuan felt a warmth in her heart: "Sister Chen, look how adorable these children are. We made the right decision to come this time."
Sister Chen nodded: "Yes, seeing them so happy makes it all worthwhile."
Just then, a little girl tugged at Li Yuan's sleeve: "Auntie, can I ask you a question?"
"Of course, little one, what would you like to ask?" Li Yuan said gently.
"Auntie, why are you so rich?" the little girl asked innocently.
Li Yuan was taken aback, not expecting the little girl to ask such a question. She thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Because Auntie works hard. As long as you study hard, you can be like Auntie in the future, doing what you want to do and helping more people."
The little girl nodded, seemingly understanding, and said, "Yes, I will definitely study hard!"
After distributing the supplies, Li Yuan and Sister Chen decided to visit the children's school. The school was in very poor condition; the desks and chairs in the classrooms were dilapidated, and the windows had no glass, letting in a biting wind.
Li Yuan frowned: "Sister Chen, we need to find a way to improve the teaching conditions here. These children have it so tough."
Sister Chen agreed: "I'll make arrangements as soon as I get back to donate a batch of new desks, chairs and teaching equipment to the school."
After visiting the school, the support team prepared to leave. The children gathered around the vehicle, reluctantly saying goodbye.
A little boy ran over and handed Li Yuan a paper crane he had made himself: "Auntie, this is for you. Thank you for coming to see us."
Li Yuan accepted the paper crane, her eyes welling up with tears of gratitude: "Thank you, little one. Auntie will keep it safe. You must all study hard, and when Auntie comes next time, we'll see who has made the most progress!"
On a sunny day, Li Yuan stood in the center of the village, took a deep breath, and announced loudly, "Partners, our next task is to visit each parent and learn about the children's situation. Let's go!" Behind her, Sister Chen and a group of executives, although dressed in what would be considered sophisticated business attire in the city, were covered in dust and looked a bit disheveled, but their eyes were full of determination.
They arrived at the first house, where several chickens were leisurely strolling in the yard. Li Yuan stepped forward and knocked on the door. A kind-looking uncle opened the door and froze in place when he saw a group of people in suits.
"Hello, Uncle!" Li Yuan greeted him warmly with a smile. "We're here to find out how your child is doing at school and see if there's anything we can do to help."
The middle-aged man scratched his head and stammered, "What...what are you doing here? Why are you dressed so smartly? Are you perhaps scammers?"
Sister Chen quickly stepped forward to explain: "Uncle, please don't misunderstand. We are from the Li Group. We are the people who came to deliver supplies to the children. This time, we want to learn more about the children's family situation."
The uncle suddenly realized what was happening and quickly ushered them into the yard. Just then, a large rooster suddenly rushed over and pecked at Li Yuan's foot. Li Yuan jumped up in fright and screamed, "Oh my god! Why is this chicken attacking people?!"
The uncle quickly chased the chicken away and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, this chicken is protective of its territory and may have thought you were bad guys."
After everyone sat down, they began to ask about the child's situation. The uncle spoke of the child's studies with a face full of pride: "My child is very promising. He studies under the lamp every night. It's just that our family is not well-off and we don't have any good stationery."
Li Yuan patted her chest and said, "Uncle, don't worry about that. We'll take care of all the stationery. If the child needs anything for their studies in the future, just let us know."
Leaving the first house, Li Yuan rubbed her pecked foot and muttered, "This home visit is no easy feat; you have to watch out for chickens."
The second household was an elderly woman living with her granddaughter. The old woman was hard of hearing, and Li Yuan had to shout to speak to her, her face turning red.
"Grandma, your granddaughter is so well-behaved at school, and she studies very hard!" Li Yuan shouted.
The old woman squinted and shouted back, "Huh? What did you say? The chicken ran away?"
Everyone was both amused and exasperated. Sister Chen leaned close to the old lady's ear and repeated herself. Only then did the old lady understand. She took Li Yuan's hand and said, "Young lady, thank you for caring about this child. Her parents have both gone out to work, and I'm too old to tutor her."
Li Yuan held the old lady's hand: "Grandma, don't worry, we will find a teacher to tutor the child. You just need to take care of yourself and the child."
As Li Yuan left the old lady's house, she said with emotion, "These children have had such a hard life, we need to do more for them."
As they walked, they saw a child playing in the mud by the roadside, with a young mother standing beside him. Li Yuan went over and started chatting with the mother.
"Hello, we're here to learn about the child's situation," Li Yuan said with a smile.
The mother said somewhat embarrassedly, "This child just loves playing in the mud, and I don't know how to discipline him."
Watching her child having so much fun, Li Yuan said, "Playing is a child's nature, but we can also provide them with a better learning and entertainment environment. What are your thoughts on your child's education?"
The mother sighed, "I don't have much education, I just hope my children can study more and not end up like us, spending their whole lives in these mountains."
Li Yuan nodded: "Don't worry, we will help create better learning conditions for the child so that the child has the opportunity to leave the mountains."
During a conversation with a young father, he shared his unique insights on raising children. He said, "I think we can't just let children study by rote; they also need to learn some life skills, otherwise they won't know anything when they go out into the world."
Li Yuan's eyes lit up: "You're absolutely right! We can offer some life skills courses at school to help children develop in all aspects. Sister Chen, please write this down."
Sister Chen took out her notebook and began to take notes carefully.
They visited one family after another, learning about various situations. Some families were struggling financially because their children were sick, while others lacked awareness about education and didn't pay enough attention to their children. At each family, Li Yuan and her team patiently communicated with them and offered solutions.
As dusk fell, they finally completed their home visits for the day. Li Yuan sat wearily by the roadside, watching the sunset, and said, "Today has been very fruitful, but I've also seen a lot of problems."
Sister Chen sat down next to her: "Yes, but we have the ability to solve these problems. As long as we persevere, the future of these children will definitely be different."
Li Yuan stood up, dusted herself off, and said, "Let's go back to our lodgings and keep working tomorrow!"
In the days that followed, they continued traveling between villages, visiting each parent. Each interaction was like opening a new window, allowing them to see the stories and hopes behind these children in the mountains. And Li Yuan and her team, in this process, became even more determined to help the children change their destinies; their laughter and warm care spread to every corner of this mountainous region.