Breaking out of the cocoon
Chapter 1: The Storm Approaches
Zhong Hua sat quietly in the dimly lit room, the computer screen casting a faint light that illuminated her haggard face. On the webpage, malicious comments flooded in like a tidal wave, each word like a sharp arrow piercing straight into her heart.
"Zhong Hua is a fraud; all his so-called works are plagiarized!"
"People like this should get out of this circle and stop embarrassing themselves here!"
Countless comments like these flooded the screen, all stemming from a mere incident at a product launch where she was accused of plagiarism by a competitor. Simply because her work had a unique style and soaring sales, threatening someone's profits, she was unjustly subjected to this calamity. She tried to explain, tried to clarify, but in this information-saturated internet age, the truth is often drowned out by the surging tide of public opinion. People seemed more willing to believe sensational rumors than her explanations.
Zhong Hua was utterly exhausted, her spirit on the verge of collapse. Her fingers rested limply on the keyboard, wanting to utter another sound, but the despair within her prevented her from continuing. Each time she refreshed the page, new malicious intent appeared, those words like the whispers of demons, relentlessly eroding her will.
Chapter Two: Misfortunes Never Come Alone
Just as Zhong Hua was deeply immersed in the pain of cyberbullying, her phone suddenly rang urgently. Seeing that the caller ID showed her home number, a sense of foreboding washed over her.
"Hua Hua, come back quickly! Your mother's condition has worsened!" Her father's voice, choked with sobs, came through the phone. Zhong Hua felt a buzzing in her head, as if the whole world had stopped spinning. Without thinking, she quickly packed her things and rushed to the hospital.
When she arrived at the hospital, seeing her mother's pale, emaciated face and weak breathing on the hospital bed, tears welled up in her eyes. Her mother's once jet-black hair was now mostly gray; the disease had mercilessly left its mark on her. Zhong Hua went to her mother's bedside and held her hand tightly. Those hands, once warm and strong, had given her countless loves and support, but now they were so weak.
The doctor solemnly called Zhong Hua into his office and informed her that her mother's condition was critical, requiring expensive surgery immediately, otherwise her life would be in imminent danger. Zhong Hua felt as if her legs were filled with lead, and as she left the doctor's office, her eyes were filled with helplessness and fear. Under this series of blows, she felt she was about to collapse.
Chapter Three: Struggle and Choice
Back in her mother's hospital room, seeing her mother's frail state, Zhong Hua knew she couldn't give up. But the exorbitant surgery costs were like an insurmountable mountain, suffocating her. She thought of the little savings she had accumulated through years of hard work, but it was far from enough to cover the surgery.
She had considered asking her friends for help, but these days, due to cyberbullying, many of her so-called friends were avoiding her, afraid of being dragged into this storm. Zhong Hua was caught in a deep struggle, unsure of what to do.
Just then, her father came over. Seeing his daughter's haggard appearance, he said with heartache, "Hua Hua, don't be too hard on yourself. If it really doesn't work, we'll..." He didn't finish his sentence, but Zhong Hua understood what he meant. How could she just watch her mother lose her life because they couldn't afford treatment?
"Dad, let me think of something else, there must be a way," Zhong Hua said through gritted teeth. She decided to try again and sent out requests for help to several of her most trusted business partners, but all she received were either cold rejections or tactful excuses. At that moment, Zhong Hua felt an unprecedented despair.
Chapter Four: The First Signs of a Turning Point
Just when Zhong Hua was about to give up, she received a private message. The sender was a netizen named Lin Yu, who said he had always liked Zhong Hua's work, didn't believe the rumors, and was willing to help her. Zhong Hua was initially hesitant to believe it, after all, at this time, very few people were willing to lend a helping hand.
In a private message, Lin Yu explained his thoughts in detail. He suggested that Zhong Hua tell her story and clarify the facts through a live online broadcast, while also launching a fundraising campaign to raise money for her mother's surgery. He also offered to help plan and promote the live broadcast.
Zhong Hua hesitated, afraid of facing the malicious stares online again, but for her mother's sake, she finally decided to give it a try. With Lin Yu's help, preparations for the live stream proceeded smoothly. Lin Yu contacted some fans who also believed in Zhong Hua, asking them to help promote the live stream, and also carefully planned the flow and content of the broadcast.
Chapter Five: The Livestream Controversy
On the day of the live broadcast, Zhong Hua sat in front of the camera and took a deep breath. Watching the number of viewers constantly fluctuate on the screen, her heart raced uncontrollably. She knew this was her last chance.
"Hello everyone, I'm Zhong Hua. Recently, I've been subjected to a lot of malicious accusations and attacks, with people saying I plagiarized. But I want to tell you all, it's all fake..." Zhong Hua began to slowly recount her creative process, from the initial source of inspiration to the stories behind each work, she told them all one by one. Her voice trembled slightly, but her eyes revealed determination.
During the live stream, some people still made malicious comments in the chat, attempting to disrupt the broadcast. However, most people chose to listen, and those fans who had always believed in Zhong Hua continuously cheered her on in the chat. As Zhong Hua recounted her story, more and more people began to change their attitudes and express sympathy for her ordeal.
When Zhong Hua spoke of her mother's critical condition and the urgent need for expensive surgery, many viewers were moved. Donation notifications echoed continuously on the live stream platform. Seeing the heart-shaped icons and the ever-increasing donation amounts, Zhong Hua's tears flowed again—this time, not from despair, but from gratitude.
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