"Nian'an, you're amazing!" Lin Wanqiu hugged Shen Nian'an tightly, her voice trembling slightly with excitement. "Mom knew you could do it!"

Shen Tingzhou patted Shen Nian'an on the shoulder, his tone steady but unable to hide his pride: "Good lad, you didn't let your father down! This is the result of your own hard work, something to be proud of!"

Nestled in his mother's arms, Shen Nian'an was filled with warmth and gratitude. He knew that this award belonged not only to him, but also to his parents who had always supported and encouraged him. Without their understanding, love, and support, he could not have come this far.

The news quickly spread throughout the Hongqi Production Brigade and Gucheng Middle School, and everyone was happy for Shen Nian'an. The food workshop employees came to congratulate him, and the school's teachers and students also called to express their congratulations.

"General Manager Lin, General Manager Shen, congratulations! Nian'an is truly outstanding, winning first prize in the provincial science and technology innovation competition!" Director Zhang said with a smile. "This is the pride of our Hongqi Production Brigade!"

Shen Nian'an's homeroom teacher also called, saying excitedly, "Ms. Lin Wanqiu, Mr. Shen Tingzhou, congratulations! Shen Nian'an not only has excellent academic performance, but has also achieved such great results in scientific and technological innovation. He is truly outstanding! He has been recommended to participate in the National Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition. We hope he can achieve even greater success!"

Hearing this news, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou were even happier. They encouraged Shen Nian'an to continue her efforts and strive for good results in the national competition.

To celebrate Shen Nian'an's award, Lin Wanqiu prepared a sumptuous meal and invited Shen Xiaogang's family and several close employees to her home for dinner. At the table, everyone frequently toasted Shen Nian'an to express their congratulations. Although Shen Nian'an was not a heavy drinker, he politely responded to each toast.

During the meal, looking at the table laden with food and the smiles on everyone's faces, Shen Nian'an suddenly felt a strong sense of responsibility. He thought that his achievements today were inseparable from his parents' support, as well as a good learning environment and educational resources. Meanwhile, in remote mountainous areas, there were many talented children like him, with dreams, who, due to family poverty, did not receive a good education and were even forced to drop out of school early to work, their dreams thus buried.

Thinking of this, Shen Nian'an's heart grew heavy. He looked up at Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou and said earnestly, "Mom and Dad, I want to donate the prize money I won in this competition to help children in impoverished mountain areas go to school."

Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and relief in each other's eyes. They hadn't expected that Shen Nian'an, at such a young age, would possess such profound compassion and a strong sense of social responsibility.

“Nian’an, I’m so glad you have this idea,” Lin Wanqiu said gently. “I support you. But have you thought about how this prize money can only help a limited number of children? Can’t we do something more meaningful to help more impoverished children?”

Shen Tingzhou nodded and said in agreement, "Your mother is right. We can set up a special scholarship fund to provide long-term support to those outstanding but impoverished students, so that they can focus on their studies and realize their dreams."

Shen Nian'an's eyes lit up, and a happy smile appeared on her face: "Great! Mom and Dad, this is a fantastic idea! This will help even more children!"

“Okay, then it’s settled.” Lin Wanqiu said with a smile. “Once you return from the national competition, we’ll start preparing for the scholarship fund. We’ll not only sponsor impoverished students to go to school, but also provide them with learning materials and experimental equipment, help them cultivate their interests and hobbies, and enable them to develop in all aspects.”

Shen Tingzhou added, "We can also establish partnerships with schools in some impoverished areas, donate books, build laboratories, and improve local teaching conditions, so that more children can enjoy good educational resources."

The employees at the dinner table were also deeply moved by Shen Nian'an's kindness and the good deeds of Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou.

"President Lin, President Shen, you are both so kind-hearted!" Uncle Wang said with emotion. "I support you! I also want to do my part for impoverished children, and I am willing to donate a month's salary!"

“I’m willing to donate too!” Shen Xiaogang said immediately. “Helping those poor children go to school is a good deed that accumulates merit, and I will definitely support it!”

Other employees also expressed their willingness to donate money and goods to contribute to the education fund.

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Lin Wanqiu was deeply moved. She knew that love could be passed on, and that if everyone contributed a little love, more impoverished children could realize their dreams.

A few days later, Shen Nian'an took his automatic irrigation device to Beijing to participate in the National Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition. During the competition, his outstanding work and excellent presentation once again won unanimous praise from the judges, ultimately earning him the national second prize.

Upon his triumphant return, Shen Nian'an received an admission letter from Peking University, having been accepted into the Department of Mathematics with outstanding grades. This news once again thrilled everyone, and the Hongqi Production Brigade celebrated another joyous occasion.

As Shen Nian'an was about to leave for Beijing to study, Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou officially launched the preparation work for a special scholarship fund. They donated all of Shen Nian'an's competition prize money and also set aside a sum of money as seed money for the fund. The employees of the food workshop also generously donated money and goods. After learning about the news, surrounding businesses and kind-hearted people also responded actively and donated money to the scholarship fund.

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