Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 997 The Spark of Love and Hope

As time goes by, the years that Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen have walked hand in hand are like bright stars, illuminating the way forward for the descendants of the Lu family. With the efforts of generations, the Lu family's charity fund has become larger and larger, like a big tree with luxuriant branches and leaves, providing shade for countless people in difficult situations.

On a sunny spring day, a grand charity event kicked off in the central square of the city. Colorful balloons floated in the air, and laughter echoed in every corner. On the stage, a huge screen played the results of past charity projects, and the faces of the recipients, full of gratitude and hope, flashed one by one, which was very moving. Jiang Ciyou's granddaughter Lu Yao, as the core promoter of the Lu family's generation of charity, wore a simple and elegant white suit, smiled, and walked steadily onto the stage.

The spotlight focused on her, and Lu Yao raised her hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet. The crowd below the stage gradually stopped talking, and their eyes turned to this young and energetic lady. "Dear guests, dear friends," Lu Yao's voice was clear and firm, and it spread throughout the square through the microphone, "Today, we gather here to witness the continuation of love and hope."

She scanned the entire room, her eyes gleaming with the same light as Jiang Ciyou's, a mixture of tenacity and tenderness. "Many years ago, my grandparents, Ms. Jiang Ciyou and Mr. Lu Jingchen, had a life full of thorns. The betrayal on their wedding night plunged my grandmother into the abyss of despair, but she was not swallowed by the darkness." Lu Yao's voice trembled slightly, as if she could feel the pain her grandmother had endured. "She bravely chose to start over, and during that difficult time, she met my grandfather. At first, their meeting might have been filled with anger and confusion, but the gears of fate quietly turned, bringing the two hearts closer and closer."

The big screen timely switched to photos of Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen when they were young, which were images carefully restored from old photo albums. In the photos, one of them was beautiful and stubborn, the other was handsome and affectionate. Although the background showed the vicissitudes of time, the light in their eyes was still dazzling. Someone in the audience exclaimed softly, moved by the beauty and affection that transcended time and space.

"However, their love was not all smooth sailing. During the three years of carefree time, there were sweet moments as well as quarrels. Facing the return of her husband and the revelation of her identity, they encountered numerous crises. But they never gave up on each other, and went through the storm hand in hand, achieving an amazing and gorgeous counterattack." Lu Yao's tone gradually rose, full of admiration for her grandparents' love. "They used their lives to explain to us that a true counterattack is not about seeking revenge for every grievance, nor is it about losing oneself in hatred, but about trying to find that ray of light in the darkness, holding on to it tightly, and passing it on to more people in need."

At this time, on the big screen behind the stage, the screen switched to real scenes of the Lu Family Charity Foundation's assistance over the years. In the shabby classrooms in remote mountainous areas, the tears in the children's eyes when they received brand new textbooks; after the medical stations in poor areas were built, the villagers' faces were filled with grateful smiles; in areas affected by natural disasters, people were busy rebuilding their homes with the assistance of the Lu Family and igniting hope for life... Every picture is full of affection, and every moment embodies the love and dedication of several generations of the Lu Family.

"Just like my grandmother, after experiencing ups and downs in life, she knew that the meaning of wealth should not be limited to personal enjoyment. So, when she and grandfather were successful in their careers, they resolutely devoted themselves to charity and established this fund." Lu Yao slightly turned sideways and pointed to the logo of the Lu Family Charity Fund on the big screen behind her. It was a pattern of love and hands, which meant helping with love. "For decades, this business has been passed down in the family. We have helped countless women in difficult situations. Some of them lost their education opportunities due to poverty, some fell into despair due to family changes, and some were isolated and helpless on the road to entrepreneurship. But with our support, they stood up again and shined their own light."

The audience was deeply moved, and many of them had tears in their eyes. In the crowd, a young single mother held her daughter's hand tightly. She had completed vocational training with the help of the Lu Family Charity Fund and now has a firm foothold in a company. Looking at Lu Yao on the stage, she was full of gratitude and silently vowed in her heart that she would pass on this love like the Lu family in the future.

"I see the shadow of my grandmother in these beneficiaries. They are just as tenacious and brave. Even in difficult situations, they still yearn for a better life." Lu Yao's eyes are full of tenderness. "Every time I see the changes in the beneficiaries, I am more and more convinced that everything we do is of extraordinary significance. Because love really has the power to change the world."

At this point, Lu Yao paused for a moment and looked into the distance, as if she saw the pleased smiles of her grandparents. She took a deep breath and continued, "Now, standing on this stage, I not only represent the Lu family, but also carry the hopes of countless beneficiaries. We will continue to move forward and let the flame of love and hope burn in every corner that needs it."

The audience applauded for a long time. People stood up and expressed their respect and support for the Lu family's charity in the warmest way. Amid the applause, a group of children dressed in volunteer uniforms rushed onto the stage, holding flowers in their hands and presenting them to Lu Yao. Most of these children came from orphanages or poverty-stricken family assistance projects funded by the Lu family. At this moment, their innocent smiles were like the warm spring sun, warming everyone's heart.

Lu Yao squatted down and hugged the children one by one, her eyes full of love. She whispered to the children: "Remember this love, and in the future, let's pass it on to more people, okay?" The children nodded vigorously, and the crisp responses intertwined into a moving melody.

After the event, Lu Yao walked off the stage, and her relatives and friends surrounded her to express their congratulations and praise. Her parents were full of pride, and her father gently patted her on the shoulder and said, "Your performance today will surely be very gratifying to your grandparents in heaven." Lu Yao's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded gently, "I just want to tell their story well and continue this love."

In the corner of the crowd, a white-haired old lady stood quietly. She was Jiang Ciyou's former best friend. Looking at Lu Yao's figure, she couldn't help but think of the difficult years she had spent with Jiang Ciyou. At that time, Jiang Ciyou often confided in her after his love was frustrated, and she witnessed Jiang Ciyou's growth and transformation all the way until he gained happiness. Now, seeing the descendants of the Lu family carry forward the charity, her heart is full of emotion.

The old woman walked up slowly, took Lu Yao's hand and said, "Child, do you know how strong your grandmother was? She never gave up despite all the difficulties. Seeing you now is like seeing her when she was young, just as kind and powerful." Lu Yao held the old woman's hand tightly and said softly, "Grandma often mentioned you to me. Thank you for your company back then. I will continue to work hard with this friendship."

After returning home, Lu Yao came to the study room, which was full of photos of Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen, and the bookshelves were filled with books they had read and letters they had written. Lu Yao gently stroked the yellowed pages, as if she could feel the warm time her grandparents had spent here. She sat at the desk and opened an album, which contained the growth records that Jiang Ciyou had specially compiled for her, and each page had a handwritten message from her grandparents.

"Yaoyao, I hope you can grow up to be a loving and responsible person. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you must believe that love can overcome everything, just like me and your grandfather..." Looking at her grandmother's familiar handwriting, Lu Yao burst into tears. She knew that she was shouldering not only the glory of the family, but also the heavy love and hope.

In the days that followed, Lu Yao devoted herself to charity work. She personally went to remote areas to conduct research and understand the needs of local women and children; she negotiated cooperation with caring people from all walks of life to expand resources for the charity fund; she also actively promoted innovation in public welfare projects to make assistance more precise and effective. Thanks to her efforts, the influence of the Lu Family Charity Foundation continued to expand, and more and more people joined this team that conveys love and hope.

It was another spring day, and Lu Yao once again stood on the stage of a charity event. This time, there were not only local caring people in the audience, but also many volunteers and beneficiary representatives who came from other places. The big screen played a wonderful review of the charity projects in the past year, and every picture condensed the hard work of Lu Yao and her team.

"Looking back on the past year, we have experienced many challenges, but we have also been deeply moved." Lu Yao's voice was firm and powerful. "In the teaching project in the mountainous area, our volunteer teachers saw the desire for knowledge in the children's eyes, which was the fire that lit up the future; in the workshops that helped poor women start their own businesses, the sisters created wealth with their own hands, and the confident smiles on their faces were the most beautiful response to life."

In the audience, a young girl who had once been a beneficiary stood up and said excitedly holding the microphone: "I almost gave up my dream of going to college because of my family's poverty. It was the Lu Family Charity Foundation that gave me a scholarship and provided me with psychological counseling and career planning. Now, I have graduated from college and become a doctor. I want to use what I have learned to give back to society and spread love like the Lu family!" The girl's words won rounds of applause, and many people had tears of emotion and admiration in their eyes.

With tears in her eyes, Lu Yao smiled and nodded to the girl. She knew that this was the power of love, which spread like ripples, infecting more and more people. "Let us work together to continue to protect the flame of love and hope, and make the world a better place because of us!" Lu Yao's words echoed over the square, and people raised the flowers in their hands and made beautiful wishes for the future together.

In Lu Yao's heart, the love story of her grandparents will always be the source of her motivation to move forward. The legend they wrote with their lives is like a bright beacon, guiding her to move forward fearlessly on the road of charity. And this love and hope from her ancestors will never be extinguished in the long river of time, and will continue to illuminate the life journey of more people.

As time goes by, the story of the Lu Family Charity Foundation is known by more and more people, and it has become a model of love and dedication in people's hearts. Various places have followed suit, setting off a wave of charity. And Lu Yao has always stood at the forefront of this wave, interpreting the spiritual legacy left by Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen with her actions, letting the fire of love and hope burn across every inch of land and warm every soul.