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[Performing an epic show under the spotlight of emotion...]
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[Emotion I] Upgraded to [Emotion II]
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[An epic performance was completed under the halo of synergy...]
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Upgraded from [Collaboration I] to [Collaboration II]
After the Spring Festival Gala ended, the system remained completely silent, and even the increase in reputation was quite smooth, which puzzled Lin Rui greatly.
Whether it's "Big Fish" or "Canon Variations," both are heavyweight hits, yet they failed to make the slightest ripple, something Lin Rui hadn't anticipated.
Just as the private jet was about to arrive at his hometown, Lin Rui squinted for a moment, and then the system suddenly reacted.
Looking at the skyrocketing art reputation points, Lin Rui couldn't help but want to complain: Did this system go home for the Chinese New Year?
Of course, Lin Rui was trying his best to hide his excitement at this moment!
Artistic prestige increased by nearly 800 million!
The excitement lingered until I left the airport.
At Dong Juan's insistence, Lin Rui put on a mask and loose clothing, just in case he was recognized by his crazy fans.
Furthermore, he did not travel with his parents, but instead took a taxi alone.
"Jiahua Residential Area".
After getting on the bus, Lin Rui casually said something.
During the initial communication with the Xiazhou Security Bureau, Lin Rui also obtained Xiao Gang's home address.
The taxi was playing "Longing," and it was clear that the driver really liked the song, humming along from time to time.
Because it was during the Spring Festival, the road was not congested, and there were not many pedestrians on the street.
Half an hour later, the car stopped.
Jiahua Residential Area is quite old, and the buildings inside have a slightly worn feel, but fortunately the environment is still relatively clean.
After Lin Rui got out of the car, he waited for about ten minutes before Dong Juan and Lin Changhe got out of another taxi.
After the family of three met up, they entered Building 5 according to the address provided by the Xiazhou Security Bureau and took the elevator to Room 603.
Ding-dong…
After ringing the doorbell twice, it took about ten seconds before a woman slowly opened the door.
Who are you?
The woman was somewhat puzzled.
"Happy New Year, sister-in-law."
"It's like this, Xiaogang saved my son a few years ago..."
Dong Juan seemed to have prepared her explanation in advance, and it took her a full minute to explain everything that was on her mind.
"Please come in."
The woman's eyes were red, and she seemed somewhat depressed.
"Ah Hong, who's here?"
A man in a wheelchair poked his head out and saw three strangers enter, one of whom was wearing a mask. He immediately became wary.
"This is Xiaogang's father."
"Honey, they've come to offer incense to Xiaogang."
As the woman explained, the surprise and doubt in the man's eyes gradually faded.
Standing in front of Xiao Gang's portrait, Lin Rui took three incense sticks from Dong Juan. He slowly took off his mask, bowed first, and then placed the three incense sticks on the altar.
"Brother Xiaogang, I'm sorry I'm late."
"Thank you."
The man and woman were initially focused on talking to Lin Changhe, but after glancing at Lin Rui, their expressions suddenly changed.
"Honey, doesn't this young man look like...?"
"It's not just similar, it is!"
The man seemed very excited: "Fusheng, he is my son's favorite idol, Fusheng!"
A few tears slid down the man's face. Xiao Gang's favorite song was "Dedication."
He still remembers that afternoon before his son's accident, his son told him that he would finally have the chance to see his idol this year.
But who would have thought that the son would not live to see the day his idol appeared on stage.
To make up for their son's regret, on New Year's Eve, the elderly couple held Xiaogang's portrait and stayed in front of the television the entire time.
When they saw Lin Rui and Bai Wanqiu singing "Big Fish" together, others might have been captivated by the melody, but the elderly couple were moved to tears, saying from time to time: "Son, he is Fusheng, your most admired idol."
When they saw Lin Rui sitting at the piano playing "Canon Variations," while others listened to the beautiful melody with their eyes closed, the elderly couple still chatted: "Xiao Gang, did you see that? Your idol is playing the piano again. If you can see and hear it, please tell your dad and mom in your dreams, okay?"
"Uncle, Aunt, I'm sorry."
Lin Rui's tone was somewhat low.
"Child, you did nothing wrong, why do you need to apologize?"
The woman offered a word of comfort.
She could sense the sincerity in Lin Rui's words.
"Our family should have arrived earlier."
Dong Juan spoke from the side.
The man pushed the wheelchair to Xiao Gang's portrait, tears streaming down his face, and said, "Xiao Gang, you saved your idol back then, and now he has come to see you."
Lin Changhe and Dong Juan's eyes gradually reddened. As parents, they could more or less understand the pain of losing a child.
Although the couple's reaction wasn't as heart-wrenching as Sister Niu's in the original footage, they could still foresee that they would spend several sleepless nights crying their eyes out.
At Sheng Yi's insistence, Lin Rui, Lin Changhe, and Dong Juan had dinner at Xiao Gang's house.
"Really?"
The man looked at Lin Rui in surprise.
His name is Zhuo Xiong. He became paralyzed from the waist down due to an accident in his early years, and in theory, he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
However, when Lin Rui sent Zhuo Xiong's medical records to Zhong Xuanling, the president of the medical association gave an unexpected reply.
There is a 20% chance of recovery, and a 50% chance of being able to stand up again.
"This is the president of the Yunzhou Medical Association; his words can be trusted."
Dong Juan immediately explained.
Both Zhuo Xiong and Jiang Hong were caught up in their excitement.
But soon, they had another problem.
Zhong Xuanling mentioned that the treatment cycle would be slightly longer, ranging from six months to more than a year.
In the couple's mind, the more prestigious the hospital, the higher the medical expenses.
Their family didn't have much savings to begin with. Although the Xiazhou Security Bureau issued a pension after Xiaogang passed away, it was still unknown whether this money would last until Zhuo Xiong recovered.
Lin Changhe and Dong Juan immediately sensed the other's unspeakable difficulty. Just as they were about to speak, Lin Rui said, "Uncle, Aunt, I will find a way to cover the medical expenses."
"Child, how can you use your money?"
Zhuo Xiong and Jiang Hong shook their heads in unison.
From their perspective, their son is indeed Lin Rui's benefactor, but that doesn't mean they can make Lin Rui pay out of his own pocket just because of this favor.
What would that become?
Moral blackmail?
Then it's better to leave this leg untreated.
"Uncle, Aunt, you've misunderstood. The medical expenses will be covered by the charity foundation."
As he spoke, Lin Rui began to introduce the Hua Tuo Foundation to Zhuo Xiong and Jiang Hong.
"Based on my uncle's situation, I will submit a report to the Hua Tuo Foundation, and the organization will then verify the authenticity of the report."
“In my opinion, my uncle meets the criteria for applying for assistance.”
"Once the approval is granted, all of my uncle's medical expenses in Yunzhou will be covered by the Hua Tuo Foundation."
Lin Rui explained with a smile.
From its inception, Hua Tuo Foundation set the tone that even Lin Rui, as the founder, had no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the Hua Tuo Foundation.
However, there is no doubt that his opinion will be adopted internally.
"That would be wonderful."
Zhuo Xiong and Jiang Hong wept with joy.
After dinner, the talkative Dong Juan started reminiscing with Jiang Hong about Lin Rui's childhood anecdotes, and also listened to Xiao Gang's past.
As for Zhuo Xiong, he also had some knowledge of chess and even had a game with Lin Changhe.
In short, apart from Lin Rui, all four elders have found their own enjoyment.
It wasn't until nearly 10 p.m. that Lin Rui and his family of three said goodbye to Zhuo Xiong and Jiang Hong, saying that they would personally see them off to Yunzhou after the New Year.
"Dad, Mom, you go home first, I'm going to the South District People's Hospital."
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