Other educated youth responded enthusiastically, some taking out paper and pens, others taking out their own handmade flashcards. One female educated youth held a beautiful notebook and said with some reluctance, "This is a notebook I've always been reluctant to use. I hope it can play a greater role in the children's hands." She handed the notebook to Zhang Feng, her eyes glistening with tears.
Zhang Feng accepted the resources and said with emotion, "Thank you everyone! Although our strength is limited, when we come together, we will surely bring hope to the children."
As time went on, Lin Yue and Chen Yu collected a considerable amount of resources in the village. They carried heavy cloth bags filled with books, pens, paper, and other items. Although it was hard work, their faces were filled with happy smiles.
Lin Yue wiped the sweat from her forehead and said to Chen Yu, "You see, everyone is still very supportive of us. These resources will make the children extremely happy."
Chen Yu nodded and smiled, "Yes, but we still need to keep trying. We need to go to other places to see if we can raise more funds."
They arrived at the village warehouse, where some public supplies were stored. The warehouse manager, an elderly man, saw Lin Yue and Chen Yu and asked, "What are you doing at the warehouse?"
Lin Yue explained their purpose, and the old man thought for a moment and said, "There are some leftover paper and pens in the warehouse, but not many. You can take them." The old man led them to a corner of the warehouse and took out several bundles of paper and pens.
Lin Yue said gratefully, "Grandpa, thank you so much! These are so useful to us."
During the fundraising process, Lin Yue also encountered some difficulties. Some villagers did not value education enough, believing that reading was useless and were unwilling to donate resources. Faced with these doubts, Lin Yue patiently explained the importance of education to them.
One villager said dismissively, "What's the use of studying? It's better to let the children go to work in the fields as soon as possible."
Lin Yue looked at him earnestly and said, "Uncle, think about it. If the children have knowledge, they can come up with better ways to farm and make our village richer. Moreover, reading allows children to see a wider world, which is such a precious opportunity for them." Lin Yue's eyes were sincere and firm, and her words made the villager fall into deep thought.
After a full day of hard work, Lin Yue, Chen Yu, and the other educated youth collected a large amount of resources in the village and their settlement. They gathered these resources in a classroom at the school, and looking at the mountain of books and pens, everyone felt extremely gratified.
Li Jing said excitedly, "These resources will be enough for the children for a while. We can sort and organize the books to build a small library."
Wang Qiang nodded and said, "Yes, paper and pens can also be allocated reasonably to ensure that each child has enough school supplies."
However, Lin Yue knew this was only the first step. The school needed more resources, such as teaching aids and sports equipment. But she believed that as long as everyone worked together, they could definitely create a better learning environment for the children. Looking at those resources, she seemed to see the children studying diligently and growing happily in the classroom. A slight smile appeared on her lips, and hope shone in her eyes.
Night fell, and the village was enveloped in tranquility. Lin Yue and Chen Yu walked home, their shadows stretched long in the moonlight. Though exhausted, their hands were clasped tightly together, conveying strength and warmth to each other. They knew the road to educational reform was long, but they were willing to walk it step by step, lighting the lamp of hope for the children.
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