The tense scene gripped everyone’s hearts.
The rescue team seemed to hear something and ran in one direction. Finally, they saw Xia Wei Liang, completely soaked, looking disheveled. Her face was alarmingly pale, with a wound on her forehead and a ten-centimeter-long gash on her leg. On her left was a basket containing an umbrella wrapped in oilcloth.
Beside her right hand was a little girl in tattered clothes, clinging to her and crying so hard her face was a mess.
“Found her! Found her!”
“It’s Niangniang…”
“Little Jin Zi is here too!”
Seeing Xia Wei Liang being lifted, looking lifeless, caused heartache for everyone.
[Niangniang could have left the village before the mountain flood, but she still went to save Little Jin Zi…]
[Seeing Little Jin Zi leaning against Niangniang, my family and I cried~]
[I don’t know what to say, I’m just ashamed for having laughed at her for donating only a few hundred thousand before.]
[I suddenly understand why those big shots would donate under her name.]
[My hometown experienced floods, and seeing this makes me tear up.]
[In this situation, it’s difficult to escape on her own, yet she’s carrying a five-year-old child… Niangniang truly put her life on the line.]
As the disaster recovery was still ongoing, people wanted to know more details. Therefore, this episode was not split into parts, but was an extra-long broadcast.
After that, Xia Wei Liang did not appear on screen again. Only the doctor reported that she was too weak, with extensive external injuries, and the leg was the most severe.
Meanwhile, Little Jin Zi also underwent examination. The little girl was only frightened, and otherwise unharmed.
This showed that Xia Wei Liang had protected her very well on their journey!
As for Little Jin Zi’s parents, they showed no particular emotion upon seeing their daughter. In fact, a hint of annoyance could be sensed.
The comments exploded, especially after learning the details of Little Jin Zi’s situation. Many strongly suggested calling the police to arrest the couple.
This wasn't abandonment!
Knowing there would be mountain floods and mudslides, they deliberately left their daughter here; this was attempted murder!
If Xia Wei Liang hadn’t risked her life to save Little Jin Zi, they would have found a tiny corpse!
Netizens were outraged and had already called the police station.
“Courage” was not a legal program; it only provided objective accounts. The crew did not elaborate much on the couple, simply stating that due to her physical condition, Little Jin Zi needed better medical care, and her parents were unable to raise her, so she had been adopted by a kind person.
[Hoo hoo hoo! I know, I know! Niangniang adopted her!!!]
[That’s right, that’s right! I was at the airport to pick them up when they returned, and I saw Niangniang holding a little girl!]
[Niangniang first took a godson, and now adopted a daughter. Is she trying to make a pair for good luck?]
[Really, Xia Wei Liang is the most genuine female celebrity I’ve ever seen! My mom also supports me liking her!]
[Niangniang must have seen her own reflection in Little Jin Zi…]
This comment drew countless sympathetic voices.
The end of the program did not feature behind-the-scenes footage, but all the handmade items filmed during the trip to Gu Mo Village, each representing the artisans’ persistence and beliefs.
Especially the last item, a well-preserved oil umbrella, with a small note underneath: The first oil-paper umbrella made by Uncle Qu’s ancestors when they migrated to Gu Mo Village.
Seeing this, everyone was moved to tears again.
They remembered that the umbrella was lying beside Niangniang when she was discovered on the mountain.
The third episode of “Courage” concluded.
This episode was praised by industry insiders as a masterpiece that could be immortalized, and it also aired on major television stations.
“Courage” also became the first variety show in history to delve into disaster-stricken areas. The guests and staff of the program, all displaying fearlessness in the face of disaster, became a representative of positive propaganda during the crucial period of purifying the entertainment industry.
This also changed the public’s perception of entertainment stars. While the industry had inferior artists, it also had quality idols that fans could learn from.
Among them, Xia Wei Liang was once again praised by the official Weibo account. Shili Township, in particular, affectionately used “the beautiful girl of Shili Township” to express their gratitude to her, and sincerely invited her to be the image ambassador for Shili Township. Xia Wei Liang responded formally immediately, expressing her utmost honor.
Her fans were deeply touched. Unlike luxury brand ambassadors or brand friends, becoming an image ambassador for a township represented the organization’s high recognition of her character!
To put it prematurely, if she had political aspirations, she now held an entry ticket.
Apart from the natural background of a celebrity, or the credibility accumulated through years of public welfare, Xia Wei Liang reaching this point solely through a variety show was practically a miracle.
Therefore, some people joked that while others were fed by the heavens, she was directly given a stable job by the heavens.
Stars from all walks of life could not help but envy her. Not everyone could decisively abandon themselves in a life-or-death situation, so she truly deserved it.
In front of an old television set, after watching the entire program, a white-haired old lady took off her reading glasses and looked at the young man opposite her.
“Is this girl the one you fancy?”
The man peeled an apple, his figure silhouetted against the light. He softly replied, “Mm.”
From beginning to end, he hadn't looked at the television. He only needed to watch those scenes once in his lifetime.
The old lady smiled and looked at him dotingly. “This girl looks kind and likable. Our Wen Yu has good taste.”
Hearing his great-grandmother’s praise, Xiao Yi chuckled softly, cut the apple into small pieces, and offered them to her with a fork. “As long as Great-Grandma likes her, that’s all that matters.”
“Yes, I like her, I like her very much.” The old lady had always doted on this great-grandson. She smiled at him and asked kindly, “Where is your grandfather?”
When his grandfather was mentioned, Xiao Yi’s gaze lowered, and his voice softened considerably. “Whether he likes her or not is not important.”
“Sigh.” The old lady sighed softly. “He’s an old man, why is he still obsessed with those useless things?” She looked up at him again, asking with concern, “You must have suffered some grievances, haven’t you?”
“No.” Xiao Yi said lightly. “I’m just trying to take over the family business and reduce the number of movies I make.”
“Knowing how much you love acting, why is he doing this? Making things difficult for his descendants, and in the end, making things difficult for himself.” The old lady shook her head and added worriedly, “If you can’t handle it, just tell Great-Grandma, and Great-Grandma will scold him!”
Xiao Yi smiled. “I won’t. I’m fine.” He lowered his gaze, hiding the light in his eyes. “As long as Grandpa doesn’t trouble her, I’m fine.”
The old lady looked at him, her eyes full of smiles. “It seems our Wen Yu has made up his mind.”
Xiao Yi lowered his head, the smile on his lips deepening. “Yes, I’ve made up my mind long ago.”
“Heh heh, good, that’s good. When you have time, bring this girl to see me.”
He replied, “I’ll bring her to see Great-Grandma when her leg injury is a little better.”