“Da Yong and the others are all orphans. When they were little, their master, Mr. Bai Shu, took pity on them and paid for a veteran of the War of Resistance to take care of them. However, because the veteran was disabled, he was unable to take good care of them, and they were ridiculed by their peers as unwanted children. Over time, when the veteran couldn’t see them, they started stealing chickens and dogs. Later, my father found out and came over every now and then to try to bring them back to normal.”

A few years ago, the veterans also passed away, and they were even more neglected. I've only come here occasionally these past few years; the last time was two years ago, when the veterans passed away. Although they've changed over the years, because of things that happened in their childhood, they're still somewhat afraid of police officers and soldiers.

Huo Haojie briefly explained the backgrounds of these people to them. It wasn't that Dayong wanted to do this; they were all forced into it by life's circumstances.

Upon hearing Huo Haojie's words, Bai Sirui suppressed his smile. He himself had grown up on the charity of others, so he could understand the feeling of being ridiculed as an orphan.

"I'm sorry!" Although he hadn't said anything offensive, Persley felt he should apologize.

Sensing the emotions of those around him, Ruan Shaoke reached out and took Bai Sirui's hand in his own.

“It’s okay. So many years have passed, and they are all doing well now. A while ago, Dayong told me that he had his eye on a girl and wanted to ask my parents to come and help him propose marriage once he found a stable job.”

Huo Haojie felt it was no big deal, and Bai Sirui was just stating the facts without saying anything excessive, so there was no need for an apology. Besides, Dayong and the others were doing very well and didn't need anyone else's sympathy.

"That's great news! If we have the chance, we'll come to his wedding and share in his joy." Hearing Huo Haojie say that, everyone's previous emotions vanished, and they were all happy for Dayong and the others.

After a brief chat, they turned their attention to the family quarters.

They saw Steward He come out from inside.

Huo Haocheng nodded to Bai Sirui and the others, and then he and Huo Haojie followed.