"By the way, have you noticed that the school has been brightly lit up at night lately? I wonder what new tricks those kids are up to now," the shopkeeper said to the parents who were shopping, a hint of curiosity on her face.
"I heard that Principal Su and his team introduced a project called 'Starry Sky Library,' where you can borrow books at night and explore the mysteries of the universe through virtual reality!" a student's parent responded, unable to hide their pride.
Just then, a young teacher who had just come from the direction of the school, carrying several documents, happened to pass by and overheard their conversation. He added with a smile, "Not only that, the students also participated in designing an intelligent plant care system for our school's rooftop garden. They say it can automatically adjust light and water. Even the old man from the next village praised our students for being so promising."
The conversation outside the convenience store quickly attracted the attention of more passersby, who began to chatter animatedly. Suddenly, an exclamation interrupted their discussion, "Look, what's that in the sky...!"
Everyone looked up and saw a dazzling pattern formed by drones appear in the night sky, slowly transforming into the words: "Night of Exploration, Our Shared Starry Sky." The children in the crowd jumped up excitedly, and the adults were deeply moved by this unexpected surprise.
Inside the teaching building, Su Mo, Mo Qingxue, and Li Haoran were gathered together, their gazes fixed on the night sky outside the window. Su Mo smiled and said, "Look, these are our children; they always bring unexpected surprises."
Mo Qingxue smiled and said, "Yes, that's the power of education—it inspires their creativity and makes their dreams a reality."
"Next, we need more practical support, such as funding and partners, so that these ideas can truly benefit everyone who needs them," Li Haoran said earnestly, his eyes full of determination.
“Regarding the funding issue, I think we can try crowdfunding online to let the public see our efforts and achievements,” Su Mo proposed a new idea, and the three of them quickly began a discussion.
A few days later, an online live stream titled "Lighting Up the Future" attracted widespread attention. Su Mo, Mo Qingxue, and Li Haoran personally took to the stage to showcase the school's recent educational innovation projects to the entire internet and launched a crowdfunding campaign to support them.
In the live stream, the comments scrolled rapidly: "This is what education should be like!", "Support! I hope every child can have this kind of learning opportunity!", "This is so moving, I want to donate!"
As the donations continued to rise, the three were both excited and moved. Before the live stream ended, Su Mo faced the camera and concluded with a firm statement: "Thank you to everyone who believes in and supports us. Every bit of your strength is paving the way for the children's future. Let's work together to create more possibilities."
The image slowly freezes on their tightly clasped hands, the screen dims, but their heartfelt words stir up ripples in the hearts of the audience, leaving behind endless imagination and anticipation.
A week later, the atmosphere of the town was completely transformed by the "Light Up the Future" crowdfunding campaign. On the streets, and during casual conversations, everyone was discussing the progress of the Starry Sky Library and the intelligent plant care system. In a cozy café, several young people sat around a table, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.
"Have you heard? Principal Su and his team have exceeded their crowdfunding goals, and even a tech company in the provincial capital has expressed interest in investing and collaborating!" A short-haired girl excitedly slapped the table, attracting the attention of the surrounding customers.
"Really? Then the kids in our town are going to be amazing!" The boy next to her raised an eyebrow, his words full of pride.
“That’s right! I saw on the news that they’re going to build an innovation lab specifically to cultivate students’ practical skills. In the future, our town will be able to produce scientists and inventors!” Another quiet girl wearing glasses pushed up her glasses and said earnestly.
Just then, the coffee shop's television suddenly switched to the local news channel, and Su Mo, Mo Qingxue, and Li Haoran appeared on screen. In an interview, they revealed their next plan—to build a science festival open to the whole society, aiming to let more people experience the charm of technological innovation.
"This news is going to make our town incredibly lively!" the coffee shop owner interjected while wiping cups, her eyes full of anticipation. "I'll have to prepare some local specialties in advance; maybe I can even make a fortune."
Laughter filled the air, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere. These changes also sparked lively discussions among the students on campus.
"I heard that Principal Su and the others are planning to invite well-known scientists to give lectures at the school. I really hope to meet my idols!" A female student with a ponytail held her friend's hand, her eyes sparkling.
"Haha, looks like our school is going to become a popular spot for internet celebrities to take photos. I'll be so proud to say I'm a student here when I go out," the boy next to me said exaggeratedly, which made the surrounding students burst into laughter.
"You guys, don't just get excited, we also need to contribute to the Science Festival." The class's academic representative said, pushing up his black-rimmed glasses. "I've already started preparing a project on sustainable energy, and I hope to get a chance to present it."
As the sun set, laughter and cheerful chatter echoed across the campus. Meanwhile, in a secret meeting room on the top floor of the teaching building, Su Mo, Mo Qingxue, and Li Haoran were engaged in a tense discussion about the specific arrangements for the Science Festival. The walls were covered with draft plans and timetables; the atmosphere was serious yet full of passion.
"We not only need to involve students and parents, but more importantly, we need to let the whole society feel the power of educational innovation." Su Mo's gaze, shining through his glasses, was unwavering.
Mo Qingxue tapped her pen tip thoughtfully: "Yes, we can set up an interactive experience area, such as allowing visitors to operate our intelligent plant care system by hand, or experience the starry sky library through virtual reality."
“That’s right, and I have an idea. How about we hold an innovation competition on the last day of the science festival to encourage people of all ages to come up with their brilliant ideas? The prizes could be internship opportunities at technology companies, or even the direct incubation of outstanding projects into products.” Li Haoran’s suggestion drew frequent nods from the other two.
As the meeting drew to a close, Su Mo stood up and looked around at his colleagues: "What we are doing is not just organizing a festival, but planting a dream. Each seed will eventually grow into a towering tree. Let us witness the miracle of this land together."
Inside the room, the three held hands tightly, as if they could already see that day: the curtain of the science festival slowly rose, countless eyes lit up with amazement, and applause and cheers mingled together.
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