Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the village paths. After the turmoil of resource allocation issues, the village had returned to its former tranquility, but beneath this peace, new waves of emotion were stirring in Lin Yue's heart.

Lin Yue walked along the village road, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of worry in her eyes. She wore a light blue shirt, the cuffs rolled up slightly, giving her a neat and efficient look. Her gaze fell on the children running and playing in the village, her thoughts drifting away. These children should be full of hope for the future, yet their educational conditions were so poor. The rudimentary classrooms and scarce teaching resources were like shackles, binding their wings of knowledge.

“Chen Yu, look at these children. They are so innocent and adorable, but the education they receive is far from sufficient. We can’t let them lose the opportunity to change their fate.” Lin Yue turned to Chen Yu beside her, her tone tinged with urgency.

Chen Yu followed Lin Yue's gaze, and the sight of the ragged yet smiling children tugged at his heartstrings. He wore a faded military green shirt, his posture upright, but his eyes now held a hint of solemnity. "Yue'er, you're right. We have to do something for them. Education is the key for them to reach a wider world." His voice was low and firm, each word like a vow from the depths of his heart.

Back at her lodgings, Lin Yue sat down at the table, picked up a pen, and began writing and drawing incessantly on a piece of paper. She was conceiving a plan for educational reform. Her eyes were focused and fervent, as if she were depicting a grand blueprint concerning the future of the village. She knew full well that this was no easy task, requiring consideration of many factors, such as teachers, teaching materials, and teaching facilities, but she had no intention of backing down.

“First of all, we need a stable teaching staff. The few teachers we have in the village are far from enough. The educated youth have knowledge, so we can ask them to help.” As Lin Yue spoke, she wrote the word “teaching staff” on a piece of paper and drew a line under it.

Chen Yu nodded in agreement. He picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and moistened his slightly dry throat. "That's right, the educated youth are an important force. However, we also need to consider the teaching content. We can't just limit ourselves to traditional knowledge; we need to let the children understand the wider world outside." He put down the water glass, walked to Lin Yue's side, looked at the contents of the paper, and offered his thoughts.

Lin Yue nodded slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes: "Yes, we can integrate modern knowledge and culture into our teaching, such as scientific common sense, historical stories, and art appreciation. This can broaden the children's horizons and stimulate their interest in learning." She quickly jotted down Chen Yu's suggestion on the paper, already imagining the children's curious and inquisitive eyes in the classroom.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and several educated youths walked in. Leading them was a bespectacled, seemingly refined young man named Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng adjusted his glasses, looked at Lin Yue and Chen Yu, and said, “We heard you were discussing education reform, and we want to participate too. These children are so pitiful; we want to do everything we can to help them.” His eyes shone with sincerity and enthusiasm, and the other educated youths nodded in agreement.

Lin Yue stood up, her eyes filled with surprise and delight: "That's wonderful! We need everyone's help just the way it is. Feel free to share your ideas, and we can discuss them together." She warmly invited the educated youth to sit down, her eyes brimming with anticipation for this new plan.

A young woman named Li Jing, with long, glossy black hair and bright, large eyes, said excitedly, "I think we can start by improving the classroom environment. The current classrooms are too dilapidated, and it affects the children's mood when they study in such an environment." As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, as if she could already see what the new classroom would look like.

Another educated youth, Wang Qiang, said, "There are also teaching materials. We need to compile some teaching materials suitable for children. We can combine them with the actual situation in the village to make the knowledge more down-to-earth and easier for children to understand." His eyes were serious, and his tone was firm and powerful.

Listening to the ideas of the educated youth, Lin Yue felt incredibly warm inside. She knew that with these like-minded partners, the educational reform plan was more likely to be realized. "Everyone's ideas are excellent. We can take it one step at a time, starting with the most urgent problems. The classroom renovations require funds and materials, and we need to find ways to raise them. Textbook compilation is also very important; we can divide the work and cooperate." Lin Yue looked at everyone, her eyes filled with confidence.

Over the next few days, Lin Yue and the other educated youth got busy. They searched the village for suitable materials to renovate the classrooms. At the same time, they also began preparations for compiling teaching materials.

Lin Yue and Chen Yu arrived at the village's woodworking workshop, hoping to find some usable timber. The workshop was filled with the aroma of wood, and sawdust danced in the sunlight. The old carpenter sat in a corner, intently sanding a piece of wood.

"Grandpa, do you have any extra timber here that can be used to repair the school classrooms?" Lin Yue stepped forward and asked with a smile. Her eyes held a hint of expectation as she looked at the old carpenter.

The old carpenter looked up at Lin Yue and Chen Yu, then stopped what he was doing. "Repairing the classroom? That's a good thing. But I don't have much wood left; I'm saving it all for repairing farm tools in the village," the old carpenter said, frowning with some difficulty.

Chen Yu stepped forward and patted the old carpenter on the shoulder: "Grandpa, we know you're not having an easy time either. But the children's education is a big deal. Could you spare some materials? We'll try to find other materials to supplement it." His eyes were sincere, and his tone carried a hint of pleading.

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