The group ate and chatted, mostly talking about charitable organizations.

"Ruan Ruan, you didn't explain clearly before, how exactly will your charity work?" Ah Kun hadn't figured out how to run this charity either. Was it really going to be like an orphanage?

"Uncle Kun, Uncle Du, this is what I'm thinking. Our charity is currently divided into two sections. One is for children from poor families. We cooperate with the government, and each commune can report at any time which families in their brigade are eager to learn but have no other choice due to poverty."

However, we also need to have someone conduct undercover investigations based on the information they report to confirm the facts before providing assistance. Of course, our assistance is only for educational purposes, and it will depend on the circumstances. But if someone from the commune does something wrong or makes false reports, then that commune will be blacklisted by the organization. Unless everyone involved in this matter is laid off, we will not consider cooperation again.

Another issue is dealing with illness. Some families are truly struggling to make ends meet because a family member is sick. They are all kind-hearted people. After our investigation, we can negotiate with the hospital to donate the patient's medical expenses. As for other matters, we will handle them according to the circumstances. Rules are rigid, but people are flexible.

As for the specifics of how to proceed, that will be left to your two uncles to handle. Huo Haocheng has also found a few veterans to come along, and they should be on their way now. We'll have to trouble you two uncles to see what they're suited for and then make arrangements for them.

By the way, I've assigned the office cleaning to Sister Zhang from the Women's Federation. Her family situation is a bit special, so I'll have Uncle Kun talk to her about her specific working hours later.

There are two other people, Li Yunda and Wan Niang. They are locals from Yuncheng. Wan Niang just had surgery and is still recovering. However, she will be discharged from the hospital in a few days and will continue to recuperate at home. Li Yunda can come over then. If there is anything you don't understand in Yuncheng, you can just ask him.

"Also, our charity is registered under the government's name. I've already taken care of the paperwork, but it's still with Mayor Lan Chaolin's secretary. Uncle, you can rest for a day, and I'll come back the day after tomorrow to show you around. That will make cooperation easier."

Ruan Ruan rattled off a long string of words, hitting all the nail on the head. They probably already knew what to do, but they just hadn't expected her to think of these things.

“Okay, we understand the general idea. So when do you think it would be a good time to start working?” Ah Kun and Du Dezhang both felt that they could start working tomorrow without any rest. They had already checked the room and found that all the daily necessities were provided. If they needed anything else, they could buy it after get off work or in the morning before going to work.

"That's up to you. Oh, and here's the key to the office. Our charity's office is located just outside here. Walk straight ahead until you see the intersection, then continue straight until you reach the end. That's the white building you see."

As she spoke, she handed the bunch of keys she was carrying to Uncle Kun. It contained not only the keys to the office building but also the keys to the three courtyards here. She had put her name on each key so that they could open the doors more quickly.

"Okay, you've explained it very clearly. We'll rest well tomorrow and then go take a look ourselves."

Now that they have the key, she clearly explained who they need to find and where to look for them, so they can just go directly there. There shouldn't be any major problems.

One of them was a former military leader, and the other had dealt with leaders from all walks of life in the black market for so many years; what else was there for them not to understand?

Now that we've finished discussing the important matters, we can relax and start drinking.

"Come on, Brother Kun, Lao Du, let me toast you. From now on, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Ruan Ruan's business." With that, he drank first as a sign of respect.

"What are you saying, Lao Gu? I'm very happy that I can work here and use my meager strength to help people. I'm also happy to thank Ruan Ruan. Your uncle and I were comrades-in-arms. Here, I'll take the liberty of calling me uncle, and I'll accept it."

"Uncle is very grateful that you asked me to do such a meaningful thing. Otherwise, I would still be living a muddled life in the village. And don't laugh at me, but I came here specifically for these children you mentioned. Don't worry, I will definitely treat them as my own children and take care of them."

Saying this made Du Dezhang feel much lighter. Over the years, every time he saw children the same age as his own in the village, he would think about what it would be like if his own child were still alive. He thought about it so many times that he could hardly recognize his own child anymore.

However, ever since the night before he came here, he dreamed that his child, who had never appeared in his dreams before, was smiling and waving at him. After he boarded the train, he never dreamed of his family again. He thought that perhaps he had really let go.

"Uncle Du, I wish you a new lease on life." Ruan Ruan and Huo Haocheng raised their water glasses to him.

"Okay, Uncle, thank you too."

After letting go of some things, you will feel much more relaxed, both physically and mentally.

That night, the three elders got completely drunk. After Huo Haocheng helped Uncle Du and Uncle Kun back to their rooms and settled them in, he helped his uncle into the car.

On their way back, after leaving the city, there was a stretch of road with no houses. It was here that Ruan Ruan was kidnapped, and it was here again. As soon as their car entered this stretch of road, they heard sparse sounds from the roadside.

"This is...?" Ruan Ruan knew someone wanted to capture her, but she didn't expect them to wait until this time.

"Okay, don't worry, it'll be done soon." He said, showing no intention of stopping the car.

Since Ruan Ruan's successful surgery, in addition to him openly protecting her, Commander Gu also sent other military personnel to follow her secretly.

So those sparse sounds we just heard were from when they were arresting people.

After Huo Haocheng took her and her uncle home, he went to the military headquarters. When he arrived, Sun Hongxin was already waiting for him.

"Are you leading the team today?" Huo Haocheng knew that Commander Gu had arranged for someone to follow them, but he didn't know who it was. In order not to arouse suspicion, the person following them was different each time. He didn't expect that it would be Sun Hongxin today.

"Yes, they're all inside. This time, they should have captured them all."

Since the incident at home, he has been going on missions to improve himself as quickly as possible so that he can stand higher and protect his family instead of being helpless and going crazy like before.

"Okay, you've worked hard. Go and rest. I'll go in and take a look."

Huo Haocheng knew exactly what he was thinking. If it were him, he would have done the same. So, he didn't say much to persuade him. He just patted him on the shoulder and told him to go back and rest before walking into the cell where the people were being held.