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"I remember!

During the 08 Wenchuan earthquake, my hometown was in Mianzhu. All the houses collapsed. The first batch of tents and quilts delivered to our resettlement site were brought by Chenxi's convoy.

I still remember the Morning Light Media logo printed on the tent.

"My maternal grandfather's family lived in Dujiangyan. At that time, there was no water or electricity. When the Chenxi supply truck drove in, the whole village cried."

"I heard that the Dawn's supply convoy arrived in the disaster area last night."

The tents have been set up, and bottled water and food have been distributed to the disaster victims.

"So many supplies needed to be prepared, and they arrived so quickly."

"It seems Chenxi started preparing aid the moment they heard about the disaster."

"This is a truly conscientious company."

At this moment, public opinion became completely unified.

The accounts that previously questioned "why Chenxi didn't donate" have all disappeared, and even their previous Weibo posts have been quietly deleted.

Instead, they were showered with praise and respect.

The topic "Chenxi Group is the most conscientious company in China" quickly rose to the top of the trending searches within just two hours, followed by a dark red "hot" icon.

"A private film and television company donated 100 million yuan worth of supplies each time during three major disasters."

To put it bluntly, their sense of social responsibility is stronger than that of many state-owned enterprises.

"Fu Yibai has never engaged in hype, marketing, or persona creation since his debut."

But his works get better and better, and his company is always at the forefront when the country is in trouble.

This is what a true idol is.

"I don't follow celebrities, but I will always support Fu Yibai."

It wasn't because his movies were good, but because he showed me that there are still people in this industry who remember what social responsibility means.

"Honestly, as long as Fu Yibai doesn't betray his country, I will always support his work."

I go to the cinema to see every one of his movies, and I follow every variety show from his company.

I don't feel bad at all that he's making money off me.

The topic remained trending from the afternoon into the evening, with official Weibo accounts of major news outlets beginning to report on it.

People's Daily published a short commentary with very straightforward content.

"Donations are not limited by amount, and love is not limited by size, but Chenxi Group has demonstrated what corporate social responsibility means through its actions."

Xinhua News Agency's commentary was even shorter, consisting of only one paragraph, but the last sentence was screenshotted and forwarded by countless netizens.

"In the face of major disasters, there are always some companies that choose to stand at the forefront."

The three donations of supplies worth 100 million yuan by Chenxi Group are not accidental, but stem from its original aspiration.

The stance taken by state media has reignited public interest in this matter.

CCTV News devoted nearly five minutes in its evening program "News 1+1" to reporting on the disaster relief supplies provided by Chenxi Group, with footage showing real shots from the disaster area.

The camera panned across rows of tents bearing the words "Donated by Chenxi Group," across long lines of disaster victims queuing to receive bottled water and convenience food, and across the busy figures of Chenxi volunteers in mud-covered work clothes at the resettlement site.

That night, Fu Yibai's phone was flooded with messages.

Deng Chao sent three thumbs-up emojis in the "Chenxi Family" WeChat group, followed by a message.

"Director Fu, I saw a CCTV report while I was resting on set today, and I almost couldn't hold back my tears."

Our company is amazing!

Huang Bo replied: "Don't just talk, next time you should donate five million like Binbin. I'll respect you as a real man."

Deng Chao: "Sigh, I want to too, but I'm not big enough."

"When I reach the top tier, I'll donate five million to surpass you, you nobodies."

Huang Bo: "Pah! You're dreaming."

On the morning of April 26, before the morning mist had completely dissipated in Zhaotong Ancient City, Fu Yibai was already standing in the courtyard of the old house, reviewing the list of shots to be taken that day.

The production crew and props team behind him were setting up the scenes for today's filming.

Six days have passed since the earthquake. Apart from the first day when the tremors were clearly felt, no further earthquakes have been felt in Zhaotong. The film crew's work schedule has returned to normal.

Today is the last day of the scenes set in the Republican era.

Li Chun had already changed into Bai Ying's costume.

Her appearance is 70% similar to Jing Tian's Si Teng, but there are differences in the details.

The makeup artist added a beauty mark to the corner of her eye, making her originally gentle features look more pitiful.

The stage manager claps the clapperboard.

In the main room, Bai Ying leaned against a carved wooden bed, holding her newborn baby in her arms.

Her face was pale, and there were traces of dried sweat on her forehead, but a satisfied smile of becoming a new mother graced her lips.

Birds chirped outside the window, and sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the carved window frame, illuminating Bai Ying.

Footsteps came from outside the door.

Bai Ying looked up, thinking it was Shao Yankuan returning.

Her eyes lit up—it was the instinctive joy a woman feels when she sees her husband return home.

But the moment the door was pushed open, her smile froze.

The person who came in was not Shao Yankuan.

Qiu Shan stood at the doorway, backlit.

He wore a dark gray Taoist robe and held a peach wood sword in his hand, the blade of which was covered with densely packed runes.

His face was old and hard, and his gaze swept over the baby in Bai Ying's arms, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

"Bai Ying".

When Qiu Shan spoke, his voice sounded like sand and gravel grinding against rough rocks.

"It's been years, I haven't seen you. You seem to be doing quite well."

Bai Ying's body stiffened.

She instinctively hugged the baby in her arms even tighter.

"Hills and mountains".

I have been married to Shao Lang for many years and have never done anything immoral or immoral.

Why did you come here?

Qiu Shan took a step forward.

The tip of the peach wood sword grazed the ground, leaving a faint white mark on the blue bricks.

"You've never done anything immoral or unethical?"

He repeated Bai Ying's words, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm.

"As a member of the Yi tribe, you had an affair with a mortal and fathered an illegitimate child. This in itself is the greatest crime against heaven and earth."

Bai Ying's face paled even more.

"Shao Lang and I are truly in love—"

"True love?"

Qiu Shan interrupted her.

"Do you really think Shao Yankuan would fall in love with a monster like you, who's neither human nor demon?"

A cruel smile crept across his lips.

"Shao Yankuan was ordered by me to approach you."

He never loved you.

All of this has been for this opportunity today.

Bai Ying was stunned upon hearing this.

The baby in her arms seemed to sense her mother's unease and suddenly burst into tears.

The baby's cries sounded particularly jarring in the quiet main room.

"You're talking nonsense."

Shao Lang is sincere towards me.

He said he didn't mind my background.

He said he would protect me.

He said—”

"Everything he said was taught to him by me."

Qiu Shan raised the peach wood sword, aiming the tip at Bai Ying.

"Shao Yankuan only did one thing from beginning to end: he handed you over to me when you were at your weakest."

Where is Shao Yankuan now?

Bai Ying's voice suddenly became very calm.

Qiu Shan did not answer.

But Bai Ying read the answer in his cold, hard face.

Shao Yankuan will not be coming back.

He lied to her from beginning to end.