Siheyuan: I, He Yuzhu, beat up all the beasts!

After reading the message, He Yuzhu smiled with satisfaction: "This is exactly what we want to see. From individuals to communities, and then to the entire society, the seeds of environmental protection are taking root and sprouting."

However, just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, a sudden crisis quietly approached. A large chemical plant caused serious pollution to the nearby river due to illegal discharge. As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused an uproar on the Internet, and many netizens who participated in the challenge expressed disappointment and anger.

"Mr. He, what do you think of this pollution incident? Does it mean that all our efforts have been in vain?" A reporter asked sharply at an emergency media meeting.

He Yuzhu looked solemn, but his eyes remained firm: "Every setback is a test for us. This incident reminds us that the road to environmental protection is long and arduous, but we must not give up. What we need to do is to stand up more firmly and use actions to influence and change, rather than retreat."

“Uncle He is right. We cannot stop because of temporary difficulties. I believe that as long as we don’t give up, one day, those once polluted places will be revitalized again.” The young man followed closely, his words full of inspiring power.

The meeting was over and it was already late at night. He Yuzhu and the boy were walking on their way back. The street lights on both sides stretched their shadows very long.

"Uncle He, what should we do next?" The young man broke the silence with a hint of worry in his tone.

"First, we need to respond to this crisis head-on," He Yuzhu said after a moment's hesitation, his eyes determined. "Tomorrow, I will contact environmental protection organizations and volunteers to organize a river cleanup event. At the same time, I will invite the media to record the entire process so that the public can see that we will not stand idly by even in the face of difficulties."

"Yes, we must use practical actions to tell everyone that environmental protection is not just a slogan, but also an action." The boy's eyes flashed with determination. "Moreover, we should take this opportunity to call on the government to increase supervision of illegal pollutant discharge enterprises and promote the improvement of environmental protection laws and regulations."

The next morning, the sun shone through the mist, and many volunteers had gathered on the river bank. They wore uniform green vests, held cleaning tools in their hands, and their faces were full of determination. He Yuzhu and the teenager stood in front of the crowd and gave a brief and powerful mobilization speech, which resonated with everyone present.

"Look over there, what are they doing?" - A young couple jogging in the morning stopped and looked at the crowd curiously.

"It seems to be cleaning up the polluted river. I heard it was triggered by an environmental challenge." The girl explained after carefully reading the promotional board on the scene.

"I never thought such an event could have such a big influence," the boy sighed. "It seems I have to consider changing my lifestyle."

As the cleanup progressed, more and more passers-by joined in, some even coming from far away. On the river bank, adults and children worked together, creating a warm and powerful scene. The media captured these scenes, which quickly spread through the Internet, triggering a new wave of environmental protection enthusiasm.

In the evening, the cleanup work came to an end, and everyone sat around the bank of the 203 River to rest, with tired but satisfied smiles on their faces. He Yuzhu and the boy sat on a big rock, looking at the river water that was gradually becoming clear, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

"Uncle He, although we only cleaned up a section of the river today, I believe this is just the beginning." The boy said firmly, "Our actions are like planting a seed of hope on this land."

"That's right, kid." He Yuzhu patted the boy's back gently. "Environmental protection is a marathon with no end. We must not only run fast, but also run far. The important thing is that we are not alone. There are countless people fighting alongside us."

"Look over there, what are He Yuzhu and that boy planning?" A middle-aged man who just got off work pointed at the busy figures not far away and said to his colleagues. His tone was full of curiosity and admiration, "They are really tenacious, they are not simple."

"Yes, my daughter talks about them every day at home, and she insists on participating in the 'Green Life 365' event and becoming an environmental hero like Uncle He." My colleague smiled and shook his head, but his eyes were full of expectations for the next generation.

As the two were talking, a young man passing by on a shared bicycle stopped, took off his headphones, and asked curiously: "Are you talking about He Yuzhu and that boy? I just saw them on the live broadcast (adff), by the river

That cleanup was so exciting! They were like modern-day superheroes, showing us that everyone can be part of the change.”

"Superhero?" The middle-aged man repeated the word thoughtfully, "Indeed, they gave us hope in the simplest way."

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the river surface, sparkling and reflecting the smiling faces of people on the shore. At this time, a white-haired old lady, leaning on a cane, slowly approached. She squinted her eyes, as if trying to identify something. Finally, her eyes were fixed on He Yuzhu and the boy.

"Today's young people are really impressive." The old lady was full of emotion. Although her voice was soft, it was clearly heard by those around her. "In the past, people always said that each generation was inferior to the previous one. But look at them. For the sake of our homeland, they are not afraid of hardship or fatigue. This is the real backbone."

People around nodded one after another. The old lady's words seemed to touch the softness deep in everyone's heart. A seemingly simple environmental protection action inadvertently united people's hearts and stimulated the positive energy of society.

As night fell, He Yuzhu and the boy packed up and prepared to leave. At this time, a young female reporter hurried over, holding a recorder in her hand, with excitement in her eyes.

"Mr. He, young man, I'm a reporter from the city TV station. Can I take up a moment of your time?" she asked politely, her tone unable to conceal her urgency.

"Excuse me, do you have anything to say to the audience about today's spontaneous river cleaning activity? Many people believe that individual power is insignificant. What do you think of this view?" The female reporter asked the question in one breath.

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, looked at the gradually darkening sky in the distance, and slowly spoke: "The power of each person may be small, but when we gather together, we can become a torrent that drives the progress of the times. Everyone here today is a spark, and we believe that one day, these flames will illuminate the entire night sky. Remember, change is never achieved overnight. It takes time, patience, and the unremitting efforts of each of us~."