"No need for formalities, please get up!"
Zhen helped Changshun up in the evening. The child was very thin, as light as a feather. She was afraid that if she used even a little force, she would break his hand.
She looked at Changshun, then at the bewildered children behind her. Without exception, every child looked malnourished.
"Lord Chen, would you be able to help these children find their parents?"
Chen Yong frowned slightly, his expression not good. He sighed and explained, "Madam Zhen, after I picked them up last night, I had someone record the children's information."
"It's a pity that these children are still young. After being taken away by human traffickers, they suffered psychological torment, and many of them can't remember their hometowns and relatives."
Zhen Wanwan frowned and asked, "Don't you remember any of these children?"
"No, five or six children remember. I sent someone to their hometowns last night to inform their parents. It may take one or two months for those who live far away."
Zhen Wanwan looked at him in surprise, feeling that something was not right: "How could it be so far? The traffickers have abducted these children from thousands of miles away. It must have been very difficult for them."
"Furthermore, the children are young and have poor physical health. If they get a fever, they could die in no time. What are they trying to achieve?"
This doesn't make any sense for a businessman. Zhen Wanwan squatted down in front of Changshun and asked suspiciously, "Changshun, tell me, don't you remember your hometown? Do you remember your parents?"
Changshun looked at Zhen Wanwan, then at Chen Yong, and nodded dejectedly. "I remember when I was very young, I came to the south from the north with my family, but we encountered robbers on the way. My parents protected me and my grandparents as we escaped, but they killed us."
“We traveled a long way and arrived at a county town. Grandma fell ill and died not long after. Later, Grandpa took us begging for food, but a few years ago during the war, no one gave us food. Grandpa was also seriously injured by the enemy and did not survive.”
Changshun's tone was too calm, as if he were telling someone else's story.
Zhen Wanwan felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. This child was so pitiful; he must have suffered so much!
No wonder this child is so bold; even after witnessing her commit murder firsthand, he could still remain calm and talk to her.
She couldn't resist hugging him and gently patting his head: "Good boy! You must have been wronged! Will you stay here from now on?"
Changshun's body stiffened the moment Zhen Wanwan hugged him. His first thought was that he smelled so bad that he would get Zhen Wanwan's clothes dirty.
But he was also very attached to this warm embrace and didn't want to leave.
Upon hearing Zhen Wanwan's words, his eyes were filled with disbelief. Zhen Wanwan chuckled and teased, "What's wrong? Don't you want to follow your sister?"
"No, no! I do! I do! Sister, please don't send me away!"
Zhen Wanwan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry! From now on, we're all family, I won't kick you out."
Changshun breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then was overjoyed. He now had family! His sister would be his family from now on!
By the way, my sister went to rescue her child last night, so her child will be part of her family from now on!
Changshun can't wait to meet his future younger siblings.
Chen Yong and the constables beside him were also happy that Changshun had found a good home. They believed that Changshun would have a smooth and successful life, just like his name.
"Madam Zhen, what are your plans for the other children?" Chen Yong asked, pointing to the remaining children.
The children nervously clutched their clothes, not daring to look at Zhen Wanwan and Chen Yong. They were confused about the future and didn't know what kind of life they would lead after today.
Changshun pursed his lips, looking at his friends with great reluctance.
Having been a wanderer since childhood, he naturally knew the sadness of having no one to rely on and that going hungry was a common occurrence.
He used to fear winter the most, because in winter he couldn't even find wild vegetables and grasses, and could only lie alone hungry in a dilapidated temple that was drafty all over.
If they're lucky, they might be able to beg for food; if they're unlucky, they might be bullied, and in severe cases, they might even lose their lives.
Recalling the past, Changshun's joy faded somewhat, and he gently tugged at Zhen Wanwan's sleeve.
"Sister, they..."
Changshun hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't bring himself to ask Zhen Wanwan for help.
After all, who wants to be taken advantage of? With so many people, just feeding them must take a lot of food!
Zhen Wanwan ruffled his long, smooth hair; she understood what he meant.
Zhen Wanwan looked at the group of children for a while. There were about twenty or thirty of them. There were still empty rooms in the Happiness Home, so they could squeeze in and stay there.
"Lord Chen, thank you for sending these children to the Happiness Home. Wang Basan knows how to arrange their care."
Chen Yong nodded. As he had expected, entering the Happiness Home was the best possible outcome for these children.
Chen Yong waved his hand, signaling the constables to take the person over, and Zhen Wanwan told Changshun to wait for her outside.
"Is there anything I can do for you, Madam Zhen?"
Zhen Wanwan didn't delay and asked directly, "I wonder if you have seen the maid who often follows me around?"
Chen Yong thought for a moment, then asked doubtfully, "Is Madam Zhen referring to Miss Yue?"
Zhen Wanwan nodded hurriedly: "It's her! Does Lord Chen know where she is? I went with her yesterday. She held off those human traffickers for me, and I haven't seen her go home since!"
Chen Yong sighed. Zhen Niangzi was loyal and righteous, and that girl was also grateful for kindness.
"Miss Yue was brought back last night by the teachers of Rende Academy. They are already in the Happiness Home, but..."
Chen Yong hesitated for a moment, then said with a worried expression, "Miss Yue seems to have an injury. She has had a high fever since she came back. I asked a doctor to come and examine her last night, but I haven't received any news yet, so I don't know how bad her injury is."
"What? He's so badly injured?"
Zhen Wanwan couldn't sit still any longer. She quickly stood up and said goodbye, "Thank you for your help, sir. I have to go see her first, so please excuse me!"
“Miss Zhen, please wait a moment. I haven’t visited Miss Yue yet. Let me go with you! I’ll arrange a carriage right away. Please wait a moment.”
After saying that, Chen Yong went to arrange the carriage. Zhen Wanwan thought that the carriage was indeed faster, so she let him go.
She went out first to wait. Changshun was sitting quietly on the steps by the door. When he saw her, he quickly stood up and said, "Sister, you're out!"
"Hmm! Changshun, your sister needs to go to the Happiness Home now. Do you want to stay here and rest for a while, or come with me?"
Changshun stood beside Zhen Wanwan without hesitation: "Changshun wants to follow my sister!"
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