Wu Dong and the others looked intently at Jiang Qiao. "Girl, just tell us what you're thinking. As long as it's within our power, we won't refuse. Even if we retire, we're still soldiers. Just tell us what to do."

Jiang Qiao didn't waste any more words with everyone. "Some of you have to go to work, so those of you who are supposed to go to work, go to work. Let the uncles and grandfathers who don't have to go to work go."

Wu Dong became anxious. "How can this be? You know they can't walk. Letting them pass is just making things difficult for them!"

The others agreed with Jiang Qiao's opinion: "Xiao Wu, don't worry, we're willing to do this. Rather than staying at home and wasting our days like this, we might as well go out and catch bad guys. Why can't we do it? Even if we lose our legs, we still have our hands. If all else fails, we can call for help."

Jiang Qiao knew that these veterans were passionate people. Look, when something happens, they really rush forward without considering their own health.

"Uncle Wu, don't worry. I have my reasons for letting these uncles and grandfathers go out. I won't put them in any dangerous situation. Listen to my thoughts, and then you can add your suggestions..."

After hearing Jiang Qiao's idea, everyone nodded in unison, "That's a good idea. Even if the police come, they might not be more convincing than us. Girl, let's go out tomorrow."

Jiang Qiao nodded. "Okay, remember, change your clothes tomorrow. Don't wear this one, otherwise people will definitely be suspicious. Take out the most worn-out clothes in the house, and I'll make you new ones later."

Grandpa, you're in charge of logistics, so you'll be in charge of the meals at home. Tomorrow I'll inform the troops and see how they're making arrangements. As long as everyone remembers you're not fighting alone, that's fine. I'm leaving now. Sixth Grandpa, these next few days, you'll keep going back and forth gathering information and reporting back as needed.

Jiang Qiao and Ma Liu went out first, moved the things onto the cart that had been pushed over, and Jiang Qiao left first.

No one knows how Ma Liu transported all these boxes of things, but fortunately no one is watching their dilapidated house, so they are relatively safe for now.

Once they reached a safe place, Jiang Qiao immediately stored the items in her spatial storage. After several twists and turns, she arrived at a rather dilapidated house. She had no idea how these children had found such a place.

He carried a bag of grain out of his spatial storage, knocked on the somewhat dilapidated door, and was quickly answered from inside.

Who is it?

"Me, open the door quickly."

"Who are you? Don't give me your name or I'll open the door."

Jiang Qiao shook her head helplessly. These kids were quite vigilant, but that was good. They had a sense of self-protection and at least wouldn't be harmed by the outside world.

"I'm looking for Erping. I'm asking him to come and open the door. I've brought him some food."

The people inside, especially Erping, were initially taken aback when they heard about food. However, they quickly thought of someone who was faster than anyone else. When they saw Jiang Qiao's face, they were stunned.

"You were looking for me?"

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "I changed my clothes and washed my face, and you didn't recognize me? I'm Jiang Qiao. I even gave you some food before. How could you forget me so quickly? That's so unfair of you."

Erping remembered Jiang Qiao's voice. With her explanation, Erping naturally knew who Jiang Qiao was—the little girl who liked to chat with him.

Her eyes lit up with surprise. "It's you! I knew it! Come in, please!"

Jiang Qiao felt that Erping's behavior made her think that this person might not be as simple as he seemed, and that there might be a story behind Erping.

Once inside, Jiang Qiao looked around. The outside looked dilapidated, but that wasn't actually the case. The courtyard was quite tidy. The children inside came out one after another after hearing the voices outside. Although they were dressed in tattered clothes, Jiang Qiao felt that living here wasn't as slovenly as it seemed.

"Please, come inside. Where have you been lately? I haven't seen you around. Oh, and why are you wearing different clothes? Is something good happening?"

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "There are good things, but there are also bad things. Here, take this first. I brought you some food. I don't know what the situation is like here."

Now, not only Erping, but even the children in the yard looked at Jiang Qiao with surprise and delight.

The younger children, unable to contain their longing, exclaimed, "Sister, you really brought us food?"

Jiang Qiao nodded, then patted his head. "I brought it. Quickly ask your older brothers and sisters to help you cook for us."

Seeing the children's appearance, Jiang Qiao couldn't describe her feelings. These children, who were so young, should have been by their parents' side, enjoying the care and love of adults. She wondered what had caused them to become like this.

Once inside, I must say, the house was quite clean and tidy; it didn't look like a beggar's place at all. It was clearly a family home.

Erping couldn't possibly miss Jiang Qiao's gaze. He gave a bitter smile and said, "Sit down. This is actually my home, but unfortunately, something happened to the adults in my family. We had no choice but to go out and beg. Those companions were gathered by me to give them a place to stay and to keep us company. Anyway, we've all gotten along quite well over the years."

Jiang Qiao looked Erping up and down. No wonder she thought this child was so worldly. With such a big change in his family situation after the accident, if he didn't become worldly, he would just starve to death.

"What about your family?"

Erping sighed and gave a bitter laugh. "To be honest, I don't know where they were taken. I don't know if my grandparents, parents, or even if they are alive or dead. I would like to find out, but people with our status don't care about us at all."

Okay, let's not talk about me anymore. You just came here today to deliver food to us?

Jiang Qiao asked curiously, "Jiang Ping, what did your parents do? There has to be some explanation, right?"

"Rightists—"

Jiang Qiao nodded knowingly. "Then do you want to get your parents out? I have an opportunity—"

Erping stared wide-eyed at Jiang Qiao. "Are you kidding me?"

Jiang Qiao raised an eyebrow. "Do I look like the kind of person who would come here late at night to joke like this? Delivering food to you is only one of my purposes; the other is to ask for your help."

Erping pointed incredulously at himself, "Help? Jiang Qiao, what help can someone like me do? What does this have to do with saving my parents?"

Jiang Qiao pondered for a moment, then fixed her gaze on the young boy in front of her.

"Erping, I need your help, and I hope you can keep this a secret. The veterans in the compound have all personally taken action, but they are physically unable to do so, as you know. I hope to select some capable people from among you to assist them, because they need to catch bad guys. If you do a good job, perhaps you can mention your parents' situation to the leaders. It's always better to make a contribution than not, don't you think?"