A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 195 The Journey of Hope

Deep within the rolling mountains lies a tranquil village, whose school was once dilapidated. The desks and chairs in the classroom wobbled precariously, as if a gust of wind would cause them to collapse. The windows had no glass, and in winter, the biting wind howled in, leaving the children shivering. The curriculum was also very limited, with almost no subjects other than Chinese and mathematics. Every day, the children gazed at the mountains, their eyes filled with longing for the outside world, unaware that change was quietly on its way.

One day, while reading reports about the hardships faced by children in mountainous areas in their pursuit of education, Chairwoman Li Yuan slammed her hand on the table and exclaimed, "We can't let these children live such a hopeless life!" So, with a wave of her hand, she led the company's senior management, including General Manager Chen, on a journey to change the fate of these children.

First, they raised funds, visiting every partner company, talking themselves hoarse, practically offering their heartfelt help. Finally, the funds arrived, and then they began a massive effort to transport supplies into the mountains. The scene resembled a vast army, except this army wasn't transporting weapons, but hope.

The school renovation project began in full swing. Workers were busy painting the walls, replacing windows, and installing new desks and chairs. The children stood by, their eyes wide with curiosity and anticipation. "Wow, we'll be able to sit in such a beautiful classroom soon!" a little girl with a ponytail exclaimed excitedly.

Looking at the children's smiling faces, Li Yuan felt sweeter than if she had eaten honey. She said to Sister Chen beside her, "Sister Chen, look at these children, aren't they adorable? We really made the right choice coming here." Sister Chen nodded with a smile, "Yes, Chairman Li, this is all thanks to you." Li Yuan quickly waved her hand, "Don't say that, it's the result of everyone's hard work."

Moreover, they brought a wide variety of courses to the school. The music teacher carried a guitar and taught the children to sing cheerful songs; the art teacher held paintbrushes and taught the children to depict the world in their hearts; and the computer teacher brought brand-new computers and internet equipment, allowing the children to experience the wonderful world outside for the first time.

In an art class, the teacher asked the children to draw their dreams. A little boy drew a big airplane and said, "I want to fly an airplane and see the world when I grow up." Li Yuan watched from the side, her eyes welling up with tears. She went to the little boy, patted his head, and said, "Child, as long as you work hard, you will definitely realize your dream."

These courses have made life less monotonous for the children. They look forward to class every day, eager to learn new knowledge. The teachers are also very dedicated; they travel tirelessly from the city to bring the spark of knowledge to these children.

Days passed, and the school changed more and more. The children saw it all and remembered it. They were filled with gratitude towards Li Yuan and the senior management, including General Manager Chen. To express this gratitude, the children decided to work together to make a special gift.

In their spare time, they collected wildflowers and leaves from the mountain and created a beautiful collage. In the center of the collage was a scene of them attending class together in their new classroom, surrounded by words of gratitude. "Thank you, Aunt Li Yuan, for giving us such a wonderful learning environment." "Thank you, Aunt Chen, for bringing us so many interesting lessons."...

A few days later, the gift, filled with the children's heartfelt wishes, was delivered to Li Yuan. Looking at the painting, Li Yuan was moved to tears. She said to the children, "Children, your efforts and progress are the best gift you could give us."

Just as Li Yuan and the senior staff were about to leave, a group of reporters, having heard of their story, came to interview them. The interview was arranged in a classroom at the school. That noon, sunlight streamed through the windows onto the desks, bathing the entire classroom in a warm glow.

Reporter Xiao Zhang, microphone in hand, approached Li Yuan excitedly: "Chairwoman Li, hello! I'm Xiao Zhang, a reporter from XX TV station. I've heard that you and your team have done a lot for the children here. Could you tell us why you had this idea in the first place?"

Li Yuan said with a smile, "Actually, I just happened to see some reports about children in mountainous areas, and it made me feel really bad. I thought we had some ability, so I wanted to lend a hand. You know, when I saw the learning environment these children used to have, my heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, and I couldn't sit still for a moment."

Xiao Zhang was amused by Li Yuan's humor and then asked, "Did you encounter any difficulties during the school renovation process?"

Li Yuan stroked her chin, pretending to be troubled, and said, "There are so many difficulties! Take raising funds, for example. I feel like I'm almost a beggar, begging for alms everywhere. But fortunately, everyone is very supportive, which is why our plan can proceed smoothly. And transporting supplies, the mountain roads are so rugged, our vehicles almost broke down several times."

At this point, Sister Chen added, "Yes, and we also encountered some minor troubles when communicating with the local authorities. But everyone was doing it for the children's good, and in the end, everything was resolved smoothly."

Xiao Zhang then turned the microphone to the children: "Children, do you like your school now?"

The children exclaimed in unison, "We love it!" The little girl with the ponytail stood up and said, "I never knew there were so many interesting classes before. Now I look forward to going to school every day. Thank you, Aunt Li Yuan, thank you, Aunt Chen, and all the uncles and aunts who have helped us."

Touched by the children's innocence, Xiao Zhang asked Li Yuan, "Chairwoman Li, what are your hopes for these children's future?"

Li Yuan said earnestly, "I hope they can change their destiny through knowledge, leave the mountains, and see a wider world. Of course, no matter where they go, they should not forget that their roots are here, and when they have the ability in the future, they can come back to build their hometown."

After the interview, Li Yuan and the senior staff said goodbye to each of the children. The children held their hands, reluctant to let go. Seeing the reluctance in the children's eyes, Li Yuan felt warm and gratified.

Shortly afterward, the news of this interview aired. Li Yuan and her team's good deeds attracted widespread attention from society, and more and more people began to pay attention to the education of children in mountainous areas, extending a helping hand. And this school deep in the mountains, thanks to their efforts, became a place where children's dreams took flight.