A few months later, the Liu Lu Group headquarters building stood tall, its glass curtain wall reflecting a dazzling light under the sun.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Liu Lu looked down at the city and was filled with emotion.

From a peasant woman who traveled from another time to become the creator of a business empire, her journey has been arduous yet resolute.

However, new challenges followed.

The group has been asked to take on more social responsibility, which is undoubtedly a huge expense.

At the high-level meeting, disagreements arose.

The CFO was the first to object: "Mr. Liu, we understand corporate social responsibility, but this is a critical period for the group's expansion. If we invest a large amount of money in public welfare, it will inevitably affect our development speed." The Marketing Director chimed in: "That's right, public welfare is important, but we must act within our means. We cannot sacrifice the company's long-term interests for the sake of vanity projects."

Opposition voices rose and fell, but Liu Lu listened quietly, her eyes growing ever more determined.

She tapped on the table, and the meeting room immediately fell silent.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Liu Lu's voice was steady and powerful, "I know your concerns, but I want to say that public welfare and business development are not contradictory; they can complement each other." She paused, then continued, "Taking on social responsibility can not only enhance a company's image and reputation, but also win more recognition and support from consumers. In the long run, this is beneficial to the sustainable development of our group."

Liu Lu used her personal charm and influence to answer the questions from the higher-ups one by one, and painted a beautiful blueprint for a win-win situation between public welfare and business.

She proposed a series of innovative public welfare projects that closely integrate the group's products and services with social needs, giving back to society and enhancing brand value.

In the end, she convinced all the senior executives with her sincerity and courage, and the meeting room erupted in enthusiastic applause.

In the evening, Liu Lu returned home and sat wearily on the sofa.

Her daughter, Liu Bei, skipped over and asked with concern, "Mom, you look very tired today." Liu Lu forced a smile and ruffled her daughter's hair.

Liu Bei seemed to sense something, gently stroking Liu Lu's cheek with her little hand, and said in a childish voice, "Mommy..."

Liu Bei's small hands were soft, yet they seemed to possess a magical power that soothed Liu Lu's weariness.

She hugged her daughter and kissed her on her rosy cheeks.

"Mom is fine, she's just a little tired."

"Mom, you're the best! I believe you can solve all the problems!" Liu Bei looked up at her mother with eyes full of admiration.

Liu Lu felt a warmth in her heart. Such a small shoulder carried such a huge trust, which made her even more determined in her choice.

She took a deep breath and hugged her daughter even tighter.

The following day, Liu Lu Group officially announced the launch of the "Light of Hope" large-scale public welfare project.

The project plans to collaborate with an impoverished region in western China to develop the region's unique natural resources and provide numerous job opportunities to help local residents escape poverty and achieve prosperity.

The news immediately attracted widespread attention from all sectors of society.

However, things did not go smoothly.

The project encountered numerous obstacles at its inception.

The complex local geography and underdeveloped infrastructure have brought great difficulties to the project's progress.

Some unscrupulous competitors also began to spread rumors and defame Liu Lu Group in an attempt to obstruct the project.

Faced with these challenges, Liu Lu did not back down.

She personally led her team to the front lines to conduct on-site investigations and understand the real needs of local residents.

She actively communicated with the local government to seek policy support.

She withstood the pressure, refuted the rumors, and defended the group's image.

Under Liu Lu's leadership, the project team overcame numerous difficulties and moved forward step by step.

The "Light of Hope" project is gradually demonstrating its enormous potential, and the lives of local residents are beginning to change.

One evening, Liu Lu was working overtime in her office when Secretary Chen knocked on the door and handed her a document.

"Mr. Liu, this is the latest project progress report."

Liu Lu took the document, flipped through a few pages, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Just then, Secretary Chen's phone rang. She answered it, and her expression changed drastically...

"Mr. Liu..."

Secretary Chen's face turned deathly pale, and his voice trembled: "President Liu... something's happened to the Western Project!"

Liu Lu's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition welled up inside her. "What happened? Tell me slowly."

Secretary Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

“The project manager just called and said… that a mudslide occurred in the area and destroyed our newly built factory… and… and several workers…” She choked up and couldn’t continue.

Liu Lu felt a buzzing in her head, and her vision went black.

She gripped the edge of the table tightly, trying to keep herself standing.

"What's the casualty situation?" Her voice was low and hoarse.

"It's unclear at the moment. Communication is down. We are contacting the rescue team..." Secretary Chen's voice was choked with sobs.

Liu Lu forced herself to calm down and quickly issued a series of instructions: "Contact the local government immediately and request assistance! Mobilize all resources of the group for disaster relief and rescue! Notify the public relations department to prepare for public opinion management!"

Her series of orders, delivered in an orderly manner, demonstrated her decisiveness and courage in the face of crisis.

The news spread like wildfire, and the story of the "Hope of Light" project being hit by a mudslide instantly dominated the headlines of major media outlets.

The praise disappeared, replaced by doubts and criticisms.

Some accused Liu Lu's group of disregarding the actual situation and blindly pursuing political achievements; some suspected that the project had safety hazards and was a shoddy construction project; and some even took the opportunity to attack Liu Lu's group, trying to use this to strike at its competitors.

Despite immense pressure, Liu Lu personally went to the disaster area.

The scene before my eyes was shocking; the factory, once full of hope, was now a pile of ruins.

Despite the danger, she went deep into the front lines to comfort the injured workers and direct the rescue efforts.

When the local residents saw her, they gathered around her, their eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

An elderly farmer grasped Liu Lu's hand, choking back tears, and said, "Ms. Liu, you're a good person! You brought us hope..."

Upon returning to the group headquarters, Liu Lu immediately convened an emergency meeting.

The CFO reported gravely, "President Liu, this disaster has caused us enormous losses. The 'Light of Hope' project... I'm afraid it will have to be suspended..." The Marketing Director echoed, "The group's cash flow is already very tight. If we continue to invest in the 'Light of Hope' project, it may affect the normal operation of other projects..."

Opposition has resurfaced, and is stronger than ever before.

Liu Lu looked around at everyone, her eyes firm and calm.

She spoke slowly, "I know everyone's concerns, but..." She paused, her gaze falling on a photo of her daughter, Liu Bei. The little girl in the photo smiled radiantly, innocent and pure.

Liu Lu took a deep breath and said firmly, "'The Light of Hope' project cannot be stopped!"

The conference room fell silent; everyone held their breath, waiting for her to continue.

Liu Lu walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the twinkling lights of countless homes in the distance, and slowly said, "I have a new idea..."

Suddenly, the office door was pushed open, and Secretary Chen rushed in, looking flustered. "Mr. Liu, something terrible has happened..."