Chapter 1348: Put Your Heart Into This News Story!

Tao Qiusheng beckoned to Qin Yang, "Little Qin, come over here quickly!"

Qin Yang put down the brick in his hand and walked toward Tao Qiusheng, his face showing youthful shyness; he looked at Tang Ye and the others, his gaze somewhat evasive and uneasy.

"Uncle Tao, is something the matter?"

Tao Qiusheng introduced him to Qin Yang, "This is County Magistrate Tang of our Yechuan County; he came here specifically to see you."

A look of surprise appeared on Qin Yang's face, "To see me?"

Tang Ye smiled and said to Qin Yang, "I am an old friend of your father."

Qin Yang looked at Tang Ye in confusion; he did not know that Lao Qin had a friend who was a County Magistrate.

"County Magistrate Tang, hello. My, my dad accidentally sprained his waist while working a while ago, and he has been at home recovering recently."

Tang Ye nodded and said with emotion, "Does your dad know you ran to the construction site to work?"

Qin Yang's eyes turned red, "County Magistrate Tang, the doctor said my dad's waist injury is very serious. If we don't hurry up and treat it, he might become paralyzed. I want to reduce the pressure on my family, so I found Uncle Tao and asked him to give me a job. I didn't tell my dad about this because I was afraid he would worry."

Tao Qiusheng sighed and looked at Tang Ye with a complex expression.

So Tang Ye had come for Lao Qin.

Yesterday, Tao Qiusheng had received a call from Tang Ye.

Tang Ye asked about Lao Qin's situation, and Tao Qiusheng had been hesitant at first, not speaking very clearly.

Tang Ye realized that Lao Qin must have encountered a difficult problem, so he inquired further...

"County Magistrate Tang, this child Qin Yang is quite capable of enduring hardship. At the construction site, he is willing to do any dirty or tiring work. This child is also exceptionally good at his studies. The college entrance exam results are out, and his scores are quite good; he could get into a key university, but he feels that studying will bring great economic pressure to the family, so he wants to give it up. Everyone feels it's a pity, so please, County Magistrate Tang, try to persuade him."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Qin Yang, I can understand how you feel, but you are still young, and studying is the correct path forward."

Qin Yang bit his lip, tears rolling in his eyes, "County Magistrate Tang, I asked the doctor; my dad's injury was caused by years of overwork. If I continue to study, given my dad's personality, he will definitely still work himself to the bone. I truly don't want him to be that tired."

Tang Ye sighed and patiently persuaded him, "You are a good child, but you are going against your father's original intention. Wasn't your father working so hard before just so you could study well and find an easy job? If you give up this opportunity, wouldn't his previous efforts be in vain?"

Qin Yang froze for a moment and silently lowered his head.

Tears and sweat mixed together, dampening the soil by his feet.

Tang Ye introduced Tian Xiaomeng to Qin Yang, "This is Reporter Tian from the 'News Girl' program; she would like to interview you."

Qin Yang froze for a moment, his eyes showing some panic and confusion.

Tian Xiaomeng saw Qin Yang's embarrassment and quickly comforted him, "Student Qin, although this is our first meeting, I am moved by your courage and resilience. You possess many qualities that are worth learning from for many people. I hope you can accept our interview and let more people know your story. Of course, many kind-hearted people will also learn of your difficulties and be willing to reach out a helping hand to help your family overcome these hardships."

Tang Ye felt that Qin Yang was a child with strong self-esteem and encouraged him, "The television station is a very good window; perhaps if kind-hearted people see your father's condition, there will be more suggestions and channels available."

Hearing this, Qin Yang could no longer control himself, and tears spilled from the corners of his eyes, "I am willing to accept the interview. Thank you both, County Magistrate Tang, Reporter Tian."

"Alright, let's go over there!" Tian Xiaomeng led Qin Yang to a more secluded spot.

"After the college entrance exam, many people can relax, yet you are working at a construction site. Do you feel that fate is unfair?"

A look of determination appeared on the corner of Qin Yang's mouth, "At first, I felt it was a bit unfair. But, thinking about it carefully, my life is just like this; I must work hard to change it. For my long life, isn't this experience a precious one?"

Tian Xiaomeng asked a sharp question, "Have you ever envied others? Envied their families, envied their parents?"

Qin Yang smiled calmly, "I have never envied anyone else's parents. My dad has always worked very hard; he used his diligent labor to earn money to support me. My mother might be seen as an outlier in the eyes of others, but she has known to encourage me since I was young, telling me I must study hard. Only by studying can I change my fate. I have always been proud of them."

Tian Xiaomeng nodded slightly, then asked a few more questions and ended the interview.

Afterward, she found Tang Ye.

"County Magistrate Tang, the interview is over. I will put my heart into making this news story."

Tang Ye glanced in the direction of Qin Yang.

He saw that the thin, weak figure had already picked up a brick again and silently thrown himself back into his work.

Carrying one more brick meant being able to treat his father's illness and saving a little more money.

"Reporter Tian, thank you. I hope that by working together, we can help Lao Qin's family."

Tian Xiaomeng rushed back to the television station, went to the editing room, and threw herself into post-production work.

About an hour later, she had the sample edited and found the program team leader.

The program team leader finished watching the sample and fell into silence, sighing, "Little Tian, this story is very moving; it will resonate with many people."

Tian Xiaomeng was an excellent reporter for the program team and had edited many brilliant news stories.

And this time, the leader's evaluation was the highest.

"The material is mainly very good."

"Extend the time to five minutes and add some real-life footage of the child carrying bricks at the construction site; it will be more impactful, and the dissemination effect will be better," the leader gave a pertinent suggestion.

"Alright, I'll go modify it now."

Usually, when Tian Xiaomeng encountered revision suggestions, she would have some resistance, but this time, she accepted the advice with an open mind.

Because they all had a common goal!

To make a piece of news that has warmth, emotion, and power.

After getting off work, Qin Yang bought groceries and returned home, walking into the kitchen to start cooking.

After finishing the meal, Qin Yang called his father and mother to eat, then turned on the television and tuned it to Xiyang Television Station.

After the local news ended, it was time for the "News Girl" program to air.

The program host said with a smile: "Today, please follow our lens to meet an inspirational teenager who is in a predicament but never complains, and dares to draw his sword against difficulties. Let's listen to his story!"

Lao Qin stared at the television for a long while, "Son, isn't the child on the television you? Did you go to the construction site behind my back?"

Qin Yang quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks to explain: "Dad, that's right, I did go to the construction site to work. I'm sorry, I hid it from you. I looked for other jobs, but they weren't suitable. I found Uncle Tao; he didn't agree at first, but after my repeated pleas, he finally agreed. The wages he pays me are very high, and the other uncles take good care of me too."

"Sigh, you child..."

For a moment, a mix of emotions flooded in, and Lao Qin lost control of his feelings.

Tears slid from the corners of his eyes and dripped into his rice bowl.

"Dad, what's wrong? Don't cry."

Seeing his resolute father shed tears, Qin Yang was suddenly panicked...