Written with beautiful snowflakes: Believe in the future?
Written on the desolate land: Believe in the future?
Written with a child's handwriting: Believe … in the future?
Zhang Ye's recitation of "In the future" had forcefully stopped Yang Lian's actions on the rooftop. Furthermore, everyone in the hospital compound was entranced by it. When they looked up at the girl who was about to jump off the building, everyone was even more surprised!
Yang Lian cried. She covered her face and squatted on the rooftop, crying her heart out!
"Who is this person?"
"I don't know. Where did he come from?"
"Her parents tried to persuade her, but it was useless. The police and everyone tried to persuade her all day, but she did not listen. That person actually managed to persuade her with a poem?"
"Why does this person look familiar?"
"Right, right. I also find him familiar. I think I've seen him on television before!"
Everyone immediately looked at the young man holding the megaphone!
It was the Beijing Television Station's News Channel's staff and reporters who recognized him. A female reporter shouted, "Aiyah, isn't that Teacher Zhang Ye?"
"Zhang Ye?"
"That Zhang Ye from 'Lecture Room'?"
"Right, it's him! I was wondering why he looked familiar! "
"So it's him! No wonder he could casually recite such a great modern poem! "
This poem contained too much power. It was a poem that was filled with contemplation and positive energy. Everyone had never heard of it before. They were wondering how someone could create such an excellent and great work on the spot, but when they heard that this person was the famous poet, Zhang Ye, they were all relieved. Perhaps only this Zhang Ye, who was famous for writing poems and had countless classic poems, could have such skill! Furthermore, many people had heard of it. It seemed like the Beijing Times had written that back when Zhang Ye was at the radio station, he had used two poems to save a female university student who was about to commit suicide. Zhang Ye had such achievements in this aspect!
This time, it was jumping off a building, and the other time, it was slitting his wrists.
Back then, this matter had caused quite a lot of discussion in society. Many of them were rather doubtful. They thought to themselves that it was just a few poems and a few literary works. How could it have such charm? How could it save a life that was about to be lost?
But today!
But the scene!
When they heard Zhang Ye's recitation with their own ears and heard Zhang Ye's work, those people no longer had any doubts. All that was left was a lingering shock in their hearts!
Believe in the Future — this is a great poem!
In Zhang Ye's world, there weren't many poems that could be called "great poems". "The Furthest Distance in the World" didn't count. "See Me or Not" didn't count!
But A Generation counted!
"In the Future We Trust" counted as well!
This poem was written by the poet Index Finger in 1968. The poem, with its profound thoughts, beautiful artistic conception, and catchy poetic style, let people know how to live well in adversity, how to encourage themselves, and how to keep their promise to tomorrow. This poem was once widely circulated in the society in the form of a handwritten copy, and it quickly spread to the mouths of a generation of young people. As it was a rather old poem, many of the youths from Zhang Ye's previous world might not have heard of it. However, there was another piece of work that almost everyone knew. It was a song by Wang Feng. That song was an adaptation of "In the Future We Trust" by Wang Feng. It was a song that paid tribute to his idol.
There were cries coming from upstairs.
Zhang Ye looked up and said loudly, "You said that you liked my poems. Then today, I'll give this' In the Future We Trust 'to you. Come down!"
Above, the police rushed over and grabbed Yang Lian.
Yang Lian did not resist as she followed the police and disappeared over the edge of the rooftop.
Upon seeing this, everyone heaved a sigh of relief!
"That's great!"
"She's finally come down!"
"Such a good child. We've finally persuaded her back!"
A few reporters from Beijing's television stations and newspapers hurriedly recorded this scene.
"Did you record it?" A female reporter asked.
"The entire process has been recorded. Don't worry." The cameraman said.
"That's great. This is good news material!" The female reporter was very excited.
If it was an ordinary suicide by jumping off a building, it might not even make it onto the news. After all, there were too many of such incidents every day. There was no way to publish it all. However, a filial daughter who did not want to be a burden to her parents, as well as Zhang Ye, who was infamous in the literary and broadcasting circles, but whose every work was popular throughout Beijing, had appeared. This was a topic of conversation, not to mention the release of "In the Future We Trust"!
Over there, Yang Lian's parents walked towards Zhang Ye gratefully while crying, "Teacher Zhang, you, why are you here? My daughter has always been a fan of yours. Even when she was hospitalized these few days, she was still reading your works and poems. She especially likes you!"
Zhang Ye answered, "Yang Lian's middle school classmate posted on the internet. I saw it and asked her for the hospital's address before coming over."
Yang Lian's mother cried, "Thank you so much! Thank you so much! "
Yang Lian's father also grabbed Zhang Ye's hand, "If not for your poem, Little Lian might have …"
Zhang Ye hurriedly said, "It's nothing. Don't mention it. Let's go upstairs to see Yang Lian!"
At this moment, everyone was enlightened. So the terminally ill girl was Teacher Zhang Ye's hardcore fan. And a public figure like Zhang Ye had actually put aside his work and rest time to rush over for his fan. This also made everyone admire Zhang Ye's work ethic and professionalism. It was common for fans to do anything for celebrities, but for a celebrity to do so much for a tiny fan, it was really rare!
… …
Building.
Fifth floor ward.
Yang Lian had already been brought back to the ward. She was settled by the police and nurses and laid down.
Usually, for such a suicide to attract a crowd of onlookers, the police would bring the person back to criticize and educate her, as well as record her statement. If it was serious, she might even be detained. However, due to Yang Lian's physical condition, the police did not do so. They turned a blind eye to it. Besides, this girl's deeds had really touched these men. Hence, after she laid down, the police instructed a few nurses to watch her and not let her do anything silly before leaving.
Yang Lian's parents ran into the ward!
"Daughter!"
"Little Lian! You silly girl! "
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry …"
Yang Lian cried. She hugged her parents and cried!
Zhang Ye also walked in. This was the first time he was seeing Yang Lian up close. She was an ordinary girl with a very gentle and quiet feeling.
Yang Lian also looked up and hurriedly said, "Teacher Zhang! Why are you here? "
Yang Lian's mother said, "Teacher Zhang heard about it from your middle school classmate, so he came to see you!"
Yang Lian wiped her tears, "I didn't want to tell anyone. I've caused you trouble and made you come all the way here."
"Thankfully, you've caused me trouble." Zhang Ye said with lingering fear, "If I didn't come, who knows what would have happened. You sure are great. Did you really need a poem from me to keep you here?" Back then, the situation was really critical. Zhang Ye saw that Yang Lian's parents, the medical staff and the police could not persuade her. He also knew what he was capable of. Even if they were his fans, they had already decided to commit suicide. How could they listen to a few words from him? Hence, Zhang Ye had no choice but to think of this method to give it a try.
Yang Lian did not say a word. Actually, she did not understand why when she heard "In the Future We Trust", her heart would be stirred up so much. Her heart was in turmoil, so much so that she had given up the thought of committing suicide. She really had a glimmer of hope to believe in the future.
The door opened.
A few doctors and nurses rushed in to check on her.
"Are you alright?"
"Little Lian, how do you feel?"
"You still don't have any strength? Come, give me an IV drip first. "
Yang Lian was still somewhat conflicted. She covered her hand and said, "There's no need."
Yang Lian's mother said angrily, "Quickly cooperate with the doctor's treatment. You don't have to worry about the money!"
Yang Lian's father sighed. Back at home, they had borrowed money from all their relatives. Together with their daughter's and their savings, they had only managed to scrape together 70,000 to 80,000 yuan. And they had spent almost all of it over the past few days. Although they said that they did not want their daughter to worry about money, they really did not know what to do.
At this moment, Zhang Ye spoke. He said to the female doctor in her fifties, "Doctor, give Yang Lian a bone marrow transplant. If there's a match, do it as soon as possible. Don't delay her treatment."
The female doctor sighed, "Actually, we have already found a match, but the treatment fees are more than a million. Our hospital will start donating today. The Director also said that he would donate some, but it's still far from this amount. We also …"
Zhang Ye asked, "How much is it short?"
The female doctor said, "The most conservative estimate is 1.1 million. This includes the surgery fees, post-treatment fees, hospitalization fees, etc."
Hearing this, Zhang Ye did not even think before saying, "Alright, then please immediately arrange for the surgery. 1.1 million, right? I'll cover all the expenses! "
The female doctor said in surprise, "You?"
Zhang Ye said, "I'll send the money to you tonight!"
The female doctor and a few nurses were overjoyed, "That's great. Yang Lian can be saved this time!"
Yang Lian turned anxious, "No, absolutely not. How can we take your money!?"
Yang Lian's mother hesitated, "Teacher Zhang, we … We really can't return it."
"There's no need to return it." Saying that, Zhang Ye looked at Yang Lian and said, "When I was in trouble, you led people to seek justice for me online. Sometimes, you would be busy until 2 or 3 in the morning. Now that you are in trouble, it's time for me to help you."
Yang Lian's eyes were brimming with tears, "But … But …"
When Yang Lian's parents heard this, they walked over and plopped to their knees in front of Zhang Ye!
Zhang Ye reacted quickly and held them up, "Don't be like this. I can't accept this, nor can I accept it. Please get up!"
Yang Lian's mother said tearfully, "Thank you! Thank you! "
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