From abandoned baby to CEO

The call to action for the National Games resounded throughout every corner of Jinan, and the Northwest Martial Arts Film and Television City was completed on schedule just half a month before the opening of the Games.

Built on the Loess Plateau, the film and television city features ancient and sturdy rammed earth walls that showcase the rugged spirit of Northwest China, making it a natural fit for filming martial arts dramas and a sight to behold.

The park opened on the first day of the National Games.

As soon as the gates of the film studio opened, a crowd surged in. License plates from all over the country formed a flowing map in the parking lot.

Tourists standing at the foot of Zhenbeiguan, looking up at the rammed earth plateau, are all amazed.

"I never imagined that there would be such an authentic martial arts world on the loess slopes of Northwest China!"

"When this wind blows, it really does feel like there's a glint of swords and shadows."

"This film studio is perfect for shooting martial arts dramas."

Girls dressed in Hanfu practiced sword moves by the martial arts stage, while photographers with cameras chased after tourists dressed as knights. Small vendors set up stalls, and the sweet aroma of fried cakes mixed with the sour and spicy flavor of fermented noodles filled the air.

At this moment, Sun Xue stood at a corner of the city gate tower, watching the bustling tourists in the film and television city, her fingertips gently brushing against the city wall.

Projects that were once paralyzed are now turning barren land into gold.

With the National Games in full swing, the popularity of the film and television city is also soaring.

Good news came that the number of tourists exceeded 30,000 that day, breaking the record for cultural tourism in Jinan City.

Hotel occupancy rates have skyrocketed, taxi drivers are making countless trips to the film studio every day, and even the surrounding farmhouses are booked up for the next two weeks.

CCTV's live broadcast van stopped at the entrance of the film and television city. The host said loudly to the camera: "Inside and outside the National Games venues, this film and television city in Jinan has become a popular tourist destination. The collision of Northwest scenery and martial arts culture will surely make this place an instant hit."

The news spread like wildfire, becoming known throughout the country.

The film and television city has become a golden name card for Jinan City.

At a meeting of the National Games Organizing Committee, Mayor Wang was repeatedly praised by provincial leaders: "Your Jinan City has really brought the cultural and tourism industry to life during the National Games."

Mayor Wang was all smiles. After the meeting, he immediately called Sun Xue and said, "Little Sun, you have brought honor to Jinan City."

Honors followed one after another.

First, he was named an "Outstanding Young Talent of Jinan City".

The award ceremony was held in the auditorium of the municipal government. Sun Xue, dressed in a black suit, received the gold-embossed certificate. Mayor Wang personally pinned the medal on her and said, "Sun, you are a role model for the youth of Jinan City."

In the audience, Liu Bin clapped enthusiastically with Chun Tian and Xia Tian. Xia Tian, ​​wearing a pink dress, waved her little hand and shouted, "Mom is the best!"

Next up are "Outstanding Star Entrepreneurs".

At the commendation ceremony, Sun Xue stood on the podium and said calmly, "A year ago, I thought the company would collapse. Today, I know that the meaning of perseverance is to make flowers bloom from the barren land."

Her career thus entered a period of rapid development.

Her mobile phone became her busiest item, with well-known domestic film and television companies calling to offer collaborations.

"Mr. Sun, we'd like to book the entire Zhenbeiguan Pass to film a martial arts blockbuster."

"Mr. Sun, could we sign a five-year strategic cooperation agreement to turn this place into our exclusive base?"

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Her phone needs to be charged three times a day because she receives endless business inquiries.

Media invitations poured in like snowflakes.

The front page of the Jinan Daily featured her photo with the headline, "Sun Xue: Building a River and Lake with Loess, Embracing Glory with Original Aspirations." The provincial television station's "People's Interview" program dedicated an entire episode to her.

In the studio, the host asked with a smile, "Mr. Sun, you and your wife made a promise to have four children, representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Now that you have spring and summer, what's next?"

Sun Xue smiled, her eyes full of tender anticipation: "Once the National Games are over and my career is stable, I'll prepare to welcome autumn and winter."

On the night the show aired, the family sat on the sofa to watch it. Spring leaned against Liu Bin's chest, raised her chubby face and asked, "Dad, I want a little brother, named Autumn."

The whole family was amused by his words. Liu Bin looked at Sun Xue with eyes full of doting affection, "Okay, okay, we'll listen to you."

With the National Games halfway through, Sun Xue's health has taken a turn for the worse.

The first thing I noticed was the dry heaving upon waking up.

While brushing her teeth, she felt a churning in her stomach, covered her mouth, rushed to the bathroom, and vomited violently. At first, she thought it was just an upset stomach, but the situation only got worse.

A constant feeling of nausea follows me everywhere. The sight of greasy food, or even just the smell, makes me want to vomit. No matter how much I eat, I always vomit it all up.

That day, she was discussing a collaboration with Mr. Hou, the general manager of a well-known domestic film and television company, when she took a sip of chrysanthemum tea and her stomach began to churn.

She covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom, vomiting until bile came out. President Hou stood at the door with a worried look on his face. "President Sun, your health is the most important thing. There's no rush for the cooperation."

Assistant Wang Xue handed over warm water and tissues, saying with concern, "Mr. Sun, you should go to the hospital to get checked out."

She waved her hand and wiped her mouth: "It's okay, the National Games aren't over yet, just hang in there."

But her body wouldn't allow her to continue. After a week, she had lost a lot of weight, and Liu Bin was the first to notice that something was wrong with her.

When Sun Xue returned home that evening, she leaned against the shoe cabinet and began to vomit incessantly. Liu Bin was terrified and immediately helped her sit down, touching her forehead, which was ice-cold.

"Wife, what's wrong?" Liu Bin asked anxiously. "We have to go to the hospital today."

Sun Xue herself was also scared. She hadn't been working hard at all lately, so why was her body reacting like this? A thought popped into her mind: Could she be pregnant?

The lights in the emergency room were blindingly white.

After a series of tests, including blood tests, ultrasounds, and urine tests, Sun Xue leaned against Liu Bin, feeling cold all over.

An hour later, the doctor came over with the test results.

"Ms. Sun, you are pregnant, five weeks along."

Sun Xue's pupils suddenly contracted, and her hand subconsciously covered her lower abdomen, which was flat, yet she felt a tiny seed quietly sprouting there.

Liu Bin stood up excitedly, "Wife, we have our third child."

The surprise came a little suddenly, and Sun Xue was still immersed in immense happiness.

But the doctor's next words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all joy.

"However, your physical condition is a bit poor."

The doctor pointed to the report and read it aloud, line by line: "Strongly positive urine carcass test, electrolyte imbalance, severely low blood potassium and sodium..."

The doctor looked up, his eyes serious: "You are an older mother, and with your current physical condition, you simply cannot withstand this pregnancy. As your doctor, I recommend terminating the pregnancy."

The words "termination of pregnancy" were like a sharp knife, piercing deep into Sun Xue's heart.

Her smile froze on her face, and tears streamed down her face. "Doctor, I want this child. Please, please, think of something."

Liu Bin also grasped the doctor's hand, his voice choked with emotion, "We can be hospitalized to cooperate with the treatment."

The doctor shook his head: "If hyperemesis gravidarum is not stopped in time, it can endanger the nervous system and even be life-threatening. Moreover, if you cannot eat, the fetus will also experience developmental delays or even miscarriage."

The office was deathly silent.