Donating a running track and library is certainly not cheap, but Mandarin is not unable to afford it. Chu Yu has always wanted to do charity work in Mandarin's name, so why not start with his hometown and let the children there have books to read and go to school?
Shulan pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I support you unconditionally, but this matter still needs to be approved by Shen Zhuyu and the others."
Chu Yu nodded. Mandarin's reputation was growing, and the group needed charitable activities to solidify its brand image. Moreover, CCTV had always had special charity programs to help farmers, and Mandarin's involvement would make the cooperation between the brand and CCTV even closer.
Of course, Chu Yu's original intention was to help the children in the village who had no access to education, especially the girls.
The train swayed gently, and the temperature inside was very high, making people drowsy.
Just as Chu Yu was about to yawn, Shen Jun handed her a peeled apple, and Shu Hui also handed her a boiled tea egg.
"Sister Jun, have some too. Let's all eat before we go to sleep, so we can sleep in a little longer tomorrow morning."
Getting a good night's sleep on a train is no easy feat, especially since people get up early these days; some are up before dawn. Chu Yu took the food, ate a few bites, brushed her teeth, and then lay down to sleep.
The next morning, the two mothers started feeding Chu Yu again. Chu Yu leaned against the window reading documents. Fortunately, the train arrived on time, and Uncle Shu specially borrowed a pickup truck from someone to pick them up.
Upon seeing Shen Jun, Uncle Shu was somewhat surprised, "Little sister, who is this...?"
"Brother, this is the Sister Jun I told you about."
"Oh, Shen Jun, right? My little sister often mentions you to me. Since you are Chu Yu's godmother, you are family. Don't treat yourself like an outsider. Eat and drink as much as you like."
Shen Jun was infected by his enthusiasm. They were about the same age, and people of this generation were honest and warm-hearted. They quickly became acquainted.
"Sister! Sister Chu Yu, Sister Chu Chu, Sister Chu Xiang!" Xiao Jiang and Yun Yun ran out, staring excitedly at Chu Yu.
"Mom, this is the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop that I opened for my second aunt and Shu Hui's mom. It was thanks to this roujiamo shop that we earned our first pot of gold. Speaking of which, we have to thank you for this," Chu Yu said softly.
Shen Jun stared at the sign of the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop, feeling a special connection to it.
This was an unfamiliar roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop, not much different from her previous shops. But it was this small shop that supported Chu Yu, allowing her to eat, afford to study, and avoid being wronged.
What moved her even more was that after Chu Yu transmigrated, he remembered everything she had taught him and used her recipe to open a shop and make money.
Shen Jun used to think she had waited eight years in vain, but at this moment she realized that nothing is ever wasted. Even though she and her daughter had not met, Chu Yu was still connected to her in countless ways in this unfamiliar city.
This connection, which transcends blood ties, is unbreakable.
Deng Fangping came out, wiped her hands on her apron, and said excitedly, "You're back? You're all back? You must be Shen Jun, the one Shu Hui was talking about? Come in quickly, it must be cold outside. You must have suffered a lot on the train. Come in and warm up."
Deng Fangping's enthusiasm dispelled the last trace of hesitation in Shen Jun's heart. She offered the dried goods she had brought, which prompted Deng Fangping to scold her for being too polite and treating their family like outsiders.
"Don't bring anything to our house again. I mean what I say."
Shen Jun smiled and said, "Even if you don't let me come, I still want to come. I'll bring something next time. After all, these things aren't worth much money, they're just a small token of my appreciation. I heard from Chu Yu that you and your older brother work hard. You should make some ginseng slices to make tea when you have time. It'll keep you energetic and good for your health."
A group of people went in laughing and joking. Chu Yu hadn't been back for a long time and felt that the buildings in Deyang had become shorter. The people in her hometown were more down-to-earth than those in Beijing, and their clothes were not as fashionable. But they all had a kind of vitality on their faces, and everyone was smiling, without anxiety or complaints.
These kinds of days are pretty good.
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