aircannonsinc Chapter 276 Charity Activities
Chapter 276 Charity Activities
For the next few days, Shen Yuege stayed by Lu Ran's bedside almost every step of the way.
It was called taking care of them, but it was more like surveillance.
Just as Lu Ran was about to get up to go to the restroom, Shen Yuege jumped up from her chair and helped him.
"I just broke my leg, I'm not disabled," Lu Ran said, both amused and exasperated. "I can still manage to go to the toilet by myself."
"No way." Shen Yuege's attitude was firm. "The doctor said your right leg can't bear weight. What if you fall?"
"I can't very well ask a nurse to do something this small, can I? There don't seem to be any male nurses in this hospital."
"I can do it."
Lu Ran was taken aback: "You?"
Shen Yuege didn't say anything, but bent down and put his arm on her shoulder, and with her other hand on his waist, she steadily lifted him off the bed.
Lu Ran then realized that although Shen Yuege looked thin, she was actually quite strong.
Or rather, I've gained experience taking care of him these past few days and know how to leverage his strength, how to support him, and how to make it as effortless for him.
"Take it easy," Shen Yuege whispered as she helped him into the bathroom.
Lu Ran didn't say anything more and limped towards the bathroom.
My right leg was in a cast, it felt heavy, and I had to be careful with every step.
Although Lu Ran said he could manage with crutches, Shen Yuege was still worried and insisted on supporting him.
When they reached the door, Shen Yuege let go of him and turned her face away: "Call me when you're done."
"Um."
The door closed, and Lu Ran leaned against the wall, unable to suppress a laugh.
This woman is actually quite cute!
Over the course of a few days, Lu Ran's recovery was much better than the doctor had anticipated.
The symptoms of the concussion basically disappeared by the third day; I was no longer dizzy or nauseous, and my mind was very clear.
The external wound has scabbed over, and the newly grown flesh is a pale pink color.
A fracture in the right leg can't be rushed. It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, and it will take at least two or three months to heal.
"Your physical condition is indeed quite good." When the attending physician came to check on him, he flipped through his medical records and clicked his tongue in amazement. "Logically speaking, an impact of that level should at least require ten days to two weeks of bed rest. But you, in less than a week, wanted to get out of bed and walk."
Lu Ran smiled and said, "It's probably because I exercise a lot."
Shen Yuege, who was standing next to her, rolled her eyes.
She knew all too well that Lu Ran's so-called "training" consisted of occasionally taking a stroll around the neighborhood, but spending most of his time holed up in his study in front of the computer.
"You can be discharged," the doctor said seriously, closing the medical record, "but you must take good care of yourself after returning home. Don't put weight on your right leg, have a check-up once a week, and come to the hospital immediately if you experience any discomfort. Also—"
He glanced at Shen Yuege, then at Lu Ran, his tone carrying a hint of advice from someone with experience: "Please take good care of the family. A fracture is like that; if it heals well, you're fine, but if it doesn't, it can leave lasting effects."
"I will." Shen Yuege nodded solemnly.
Tan Yu also came on the day he was discharged from the hospital.
The bandages on his arm had been removed, leaving only a few shallow scars, and he had returned to his previous energetic self.
"Brother Lu, I've come to pick you up from the hospital!" He rushed in excitedly, pushing a borrowed wheelchair. "Sister Shen said your leg was inconvenient, so she asked me to find a wheelchair. I searched for ages before finding one. Look at these wheels, they're so smooth—"
Lu Ran didn't want to use a wheelchair, but she couldn't resist Shen Yuege's stubbornness.
Thus, Lu Ran, the founder of Tutu Technology, the executive director of Xingyao Entertainment, and the creator of TUTU, was pushed into a wheelchair by Shen Yuege, while Tan Yu was trying to suppress his laughter to the point of distorted expression.
As he sat in his wheelchair, that phrase involuntarily came to mind.
"Once your feet are off the ground, the virus shuts down."
...
On their way to the airport, Lu Ran and his two companions took a taxi.
As the car drove out of the mountains, the scenery outside the window gradually changed from barren rocks to flat fields. Sunlight streamed in through the car window, warm and inviting, making one feel drowsy.
"Brother Lu," Tan Yu said, sitting in the car with some emotion, "would you say we escaped death this time?"
"I guess so." Lu Ran leaned back in his seat, watching the scenery rushing past the window. "So, from now on, we need to live well and be worthy of this stroke of luck?"
"Hmm." Tan Yu nodded, then his tone became serious, "But seriously, Brother Lu, I really have to thank you this time."
"Hey, you've finally figured it out?"
"If it weren't for you, I might never have understood the meaning of life," Tan Yu said, looking at Lu Ran. "During my time in the disaster area, I saw many young people around my age. Some were volunteers, some were soldiers, and some were teachers at resettlement sites. They were all doing meaningful work. As for me? Before, all I knew how to do was spend money."
Lu Ran didn't speak, but listened quietly.
"It was only after following you, Brother Lu, that I felt my life had meaning." Tan Yu paused. "This trip to the disaster area also made me experience the suffering of humanity. Being a volunteer this time made me realize that my life can also be very meaningful."
"I've made up my mind. I'll work for you from now on." Tan Yu's tone was very firm.
"Haven't you been following me around the whole time?"
"It's different." Tan Yu shook his head. "Before, I just played around. I'd do it if I thought it was interesting, and slack off if I didn't. But that won't happen anymore. From now on, I'm going to follow Brother Lu and make a name for myself."
Looking at Tan Yu's serious face, Lu Ran suddenly felt that this kid had really grown up.
Actually, Tan Yu isn't as bad as he claims. At least recently, he's grown a lot by working with Lu Ran on both filming and directing.
This trip to the disaster area, however, raised his awareness to a higher level.
Since Tan Yu intends to follow him from now on, he also intends to train Tan Yu well.
"Okay," Lu Ran readily agreed. "Then I'll assign you a task first."
"What mission?"
"After you get back, write down your experiences in the disaster area over the past few days and post them on TUTU."
Tan Yu was taken aback for a moment: "Write...write it down?"
"Yes. Write truthfully, don't be sentimental, don't exaggerate, just write what you saw, what you did, and what you thought," Lu Ran said. "You are a public figure, your experience is more convincing than any propaganda. The disaster area needs long-term attention, it can't be a hot topic for a couple of days and then no one cares."
Since we are going to cultivate Tan Yu, we must first establish a good image for him, and this trip to the disaster area is just the right time.
As a public figure, the more authentic you are, the easier it is to maintain your public image.
Therefore, Lu Ran plans to let him write about this experience himself.
Tan Yu thought for a moment, then nodded vigorously: "Okay. I'll write it when I get back."
The flight is at 2 PM.
The flight route from Shanghai to the capital of Sichuan province has become almost a dedicated disaster relief route during this period.
The waiting area was filled with volunteers in red vests and rescue workers carrying large bags of supplies.
Lu Ran sat in a wheelchair, being pushed through security by Shen Yuege.
He attracted a lot of attention along the way; some people recognized him and whispered among themselves—
"Isn't that Lu Ran? The boss of TUTU?"
"I heard that he went to the disaster area to deliver supplies, and on his way back he encountered a landslide and his leg was injured."
"Oh my god, is he alright?"
"It doesn't seem like anything serious. Look at the one next to him, isn't that his wife, Shen Yuege? She's really beautiful."
"Tsk tsk, that's what you call an entrepreneur. Unlike some companies that just post a Weibo and call it a day."
Lu Ran heard it, but didn't pay any attention.
He doesn't care what others think of him; what he cares about is whether what he does is true to his conscience.
When boarding, the flight attendants noticed his wheelchair and specially arranged a seat in the front row so he could stretch his legs.
Shen Yuege sat down next to him, stuffed their bags into the overhead luggage compartment, then sat down and let out a long sigh.
"Finally, I can go back," she said.
Lu Ran turned his head to look at her. She had lost a lot of weight in the past few days; her chin was sharper, and her cheekbones were more prominent than before.
"You've had a tough time these past few days," he said.
"Good to know." Shen Yuege glanced at him. "Take good care of yourself when you get back. Don't run around, don't stay up late, and don't secretly handle work."
"What about the company's affairs?"
"You have Brother Zhou with you. And President Li will also help keep an eye on things. Just focus on recovering and don't worry about anything else."
Lu Ran wanted to say something, but seeing Shen Yuege's expression, he swallowed his words.
Forget it, I'll just go back to being a salted fish and lie low for a while.
As the plane took off, Lu Ran glanced down through the porthole.
The land of Sichuan unfolds beneath my feet, with mountains, rivers, towns, and villages appearing and disappearing in the shadows of the clouds.
The roads and houses damaged in the earthquake look like shallow scars on the earth when viewed from above.
He knew these scars would heal slowly. But it would take time, and it would require a lot of effort from many people.
He was just one of the insignificant ones.
"What are you thinking about?" Shen Yuege asked.
"I was thinking about 'Super Girl'." Lu Ran looked away. "The finals have been dragging on for so long, the contestants must be getting impatient."
Shen Yuege nodded.
For some time now, the final of "Super Girl" has remained unresolved.
It's not that we don't want to do it, it's that we simply can't.
Three of the top ten contestants are from Sichuan. They returned to their hometowns immediately after the earthquake, some helping out at resettlement sites and others becoming volunteers.
Other contestants also volunteered to go to the disaster area for rescue.
Lin Xiaoxi posted a photo on TUTU showing her helping children in disaster areas.
Su Qian was even more direct, arriving at the scene with a large amount of relief supplies.
On the organizer's side, Xingyue Studio, Shen Yuege was in Sichuan taking care of Lu Ran, while the others were all busy with their own things.
Even judge Xu Manlin traveled to the disaster area with the Myth Entertainment supply convoy.
Under these circumstances, who would have the mind to organize the finals?
"I spoke with Brother Zhou on the phone yesterday," Shen Yuege said. "He said that, to his knowledge, the reconstruction work in the disaster area has already begun, but there is a huge gap, especially in terms of funding. Government funding alone is not enough; social forces need to participate."
Lu Ran thought for a moment and said, "Then let's take advantage of the buzz surrounding the finals and organize a charity event."
"A charity event?"
"Yes." Lu Ran got more and more excited as he spoke. "Isn't the title sponsor of the finals Huangmi Mobile? Let's talk to them and donate a portion of the sponsorship fee to charity. Also, let's donate all the ticket revenue and GG revenue to the disaster area. The contestants can also participate, for example, by singing inspiring songs or connecting with children in the disaster area live."
He paused, then added, "TUTU can also conduct online fundraising simultaneously, just like last time. This time, it's not just about donating money; we can also come up with some new ideas. For example, for every ten yuan a user donates, they will receive a virtual 'Love Badge' that will be displayed on their personal profile. The badges can be tiered, with higher levels for larger donations."
After hearing this, Shen Yuege couldn't help but laugh: "You're even turning charity events into product operations!"
"Of course," Lu Ran said seriously. "Doing charity work is like making a product; you have to make users feel involved. Just shouting slogans is useless; you have to make people feel like they are really helping others."
"Okay, I'll arrange it when I get back." Shen Yuege nodded, then changed the subject, "But you need to heal your leg first. The finals aren't urgent, we'll talk about it when you're better."
"The funds donated must be strictly controlled," Lu Ran instructed, emphasizing that this was of utmost importance.
"Okay, you should get some rest."
As the plane passed through the clouds, the sunlight suddenly became dazzling.
Lu Ran squinted, looking out at the vast sea of white clouds through the porthole, pondering his next plan.
The Super Girl finals, disaster relief fundraising, TUTU's new features, the open beta of Three Kingdoms Kill, and the version update of Seven Heroes Jianghu...
A whole host of things are waiting for him to do.
But right now, his most important task is to heal his leg.
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