# Breaking: 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Sichuan Province! #
# Strong Tremors Felt in Surrounding Cities; Relevant Departments Respond Swiftly to Disaster Relief Efforts! #
# Citizens Advised to Be Wary of Aftershocks and Seek Open Areas! #
Instantly.
A deluge of news flooded in.
Reporters from major websites flocked to the disaster-stricken areas to report on the earthquake's aftermath.
In the age of the internet, information spread like wildfire.
Following the earthquake, short video platforms and Weibo were abuzz with reports of the catastrophe.
...
These past few days.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu had been accompanying their parents.
Fortunately, Shuangqing City only experienced mild tremors and was not within the main earthquake zone, so everyone was merely frightened.
At the moment the earthquake struck, Lin Yanyu hadn't fully comprehended what was happening. However, as Su Yu pulled her outside, she finally realized what had occurred, and in her fright, she clung to Su Yu and cried uncontrollably.
In the face of natural disasters, humanity appeared incredibly small.
It was precisely at times like these that one gained a profound realization: to cherish the people by your side.
"This earthquake hit at night, so I'm afraid many people will have died..." Zhang Guizhi sighed, watching the live broadcast of the disaster-stricken areas on television.
"That's why, in life, as long as one can live safely, it's truly enough," Su Zhengguo echoed with a sigh.
In situations like this, the fragility of life became even more apparent.
Lin Yanyu leaned on Su Yu's shoulder, her eyes red.
She was already an emotional person, and upon seeing the destroyed buildings and debris, tears flowed uncontrollably.
"We're just ordinary people; all we can do is pray for more people to be rescued and wish for the safety of those involved in the relief efforts," Su Yu said softly, patting her back.
Lin Yanyu nodded, resting her head against Su Yu's chest and clutching his waist tightly, afraid he might suddenly vanish.
The television was currently showing real-time updates from the disaster zone.
Even though two days had passed, the search and rescue efforts had not ceased; every shred of hope was being pursued with full effort.
"Never give up, never abandon" was not just a slogan; in the face of disaster, the Chinese people were more united and resilient than anyone else in the world!
At this moment.
A call sounded from the television.
A reporter, carrying a camera, stepped forward.
It was a scene of collapsed houses. A cement slab had been moved by rescue workers, revealing a woman lying on the ground. Her frail shoulders were covered in injuries, and her bent spine was supporting a heavy pile of rubble. Her slender arms, however, were stretched out straight, braced against the cement, in a prone position.
As the camera panned over, the reporter, with professional discretion, only gave a brief glimpse and avoided the deceased, shifting focus to the rescue workers. Under the camera's lens, rescue workers carefully lifted a child from beneath the woman – an infant still swaddled.
"The child is alive!" exclaimed the rescue worker holding the baby, his voice filled with emotion.
Everyone at the scene was instantly moved to tears!
A mix of emotions surged through them, their backs tingling with goosebumps!
This mother had used her body and her life to shield her child, offering a chance at survival!
...
Two weeks had passed since the earthquake.
During these two weeks.
Countless deeply touching stories had emerged, as had many miracles of life.
Having witnessed so much separation and loss, and so many tragedies resulting from the disaster, many netizens had cried until their eyes were red.
This catastrophe had also awakened many people to the preciousness of life.
In the morning.
Just after waking up.
Zhao Yuan called.
"General Manager Zhao," Su Yu answered the phone.
"Su Yu, after the earthquake, the company's logistics department proposed a donation. Most of the popular artists have donated around five million yuan. How much are you planning to donate?"
Generally, in the face of such natural disasters, many philanthropists contribute donations. As public figures, celebrities are closely watched, and many artists have gone to disaster-stricken areas to offer support. Those like Han Qi, who frequently engage in public welfare, have their own professional teams; her team played a significant role in the relief efforts during this earthquake.
Artists without this experience tend to donate some funds, or supplies like food and water.
Zhao Yuan was very capable. Xinghui Entertainment had already sent a considerable amount of supplies on the day of the earthquake.
Although rescue efforts were still ongoing, they were nearing completion, with focus shifting to post-disaster reconstruction and emotional support. Many artists had already donated to the affected areas. Celebrities like Gong Juren had also donated several million yuan, so Zhao Yuan had called to remind Su Yu.
"I'll donate fifty million," he said, having been following the earthquake news closely and feeling it was his duty to contribute.
"So much?" Zhao Yuan was surprised.
Even top-tier artists would consider a five-million-yuan donation to be substantial.
Based on her predictions, Su Yu would likely donate around ten million yuan.
He had immediately offered fifty million.
Was this still the same Su Yu, the little penny-pincher?
"I've always been a positive role model," Su Yu said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll proceed with the arrangements immediately," Zhao Yuan replied with a smile.
However, she didn't hang up.
Su Yu asked, puzzled, "Is there anything else?"
Zhao Yuan said, "A couple of days ago, the authorities contacted Xinghui to invite you to compose a song to offer some spiritual solace to everyone. However, such public welfare activities are usually solicited without production fees. For other producers, it's a good opportunity to gain exposure, but it might not significantly boost your current career."
Generally, after a major disaster, the online atmosphere is somber.
Official guidance is needed to help the affected population gradually emerge from the shadow of the natural disaster.
The government would organize an event to promote the warmth and compassion displayed during the disaster.
At this time, well-known public figures are sought after to guide public opinion, as disaster is merciless, but people are compassionate. Grief and regret will eventually pass, and life must go on.
"Accept it. This is all I can contribute right now," Su Yu responded. When a person's reputation or wealth reaches a certain level, they can either give back to society or engage in positive actions.
Therefore, after achieving his own goals, Su Yu rarely accepted commercial activities; they held no meaning for him. He would rather spend that time with his family.
It had to be said that Su Yu's current life could be described by two words: monotonous.
"Okay, I'll report it. The program is in June. After participating in the program, you should be heading abroad," Zhao Yuan said, expressing great confidence in Su Yu's participation in the international film festival. She had read the script for that film and had to admit that Su Yu's ability to craft emotional narratives was simply unparalleled.
Even reading the script had made her blood boil with excitement!
Furthermore, the post-production team they had hired comprised the two most elite companies in the industry, with no upper limit on production quality. They were confident that the final results would rival those of American blockbusters!
Excellent post-production, coupled with outstanding actors and a brilliant script, was Zhao Yuan's basis for confidence.