Finally, after reading out the supplies on the list, Shen checked them one by one and found no problems.
Before leaving, Jiang Man said, "Manager Yan, these things were donated by our foundation for the children. Just because they're in the hands of the Children's Welfare Bureau doesn't mean everything is fine. We'll come and check on them from time to time. If we find out that these things are used for other purposes, our foundation will not let it go."
After saying this, he looked at Manager Yan meaningfully.
Manager Yan bowed deeply towards him and said, "Don't worry, sir. If I, Yan, dare to embezzle even a little bit, I will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death!"
People at that time were very respectful of God and believed that God could hear their vows, so they would not swear easily. Once they swore, they would not break their vow easily, otherwise God would make their vow come true.
Jiang Man nodded and left with the list signed and stamped by Manager Yan.
Leaving behind a yard full of adults and children who were so happy that they were at a loss for words, the carriage could be heard cheering from behind even from a long distance away.
Manager Yan and his wife took their children to sort out a large pile of things. Although they were busy running in and out, everyone had a happy smile on their face.
At noon that day, Shen made a luxurious meal of dumplings for the children, filled with leeks and meat!
Enough!
While eating, Shen reminded the children, "Miss Zhao is our great benefactor. Without her, where would we get dumplings to eat? You must remember her great kindness in your hearts and repay her in the future, okay?"
The children held their bowls and nodded seriously.
After eating dumplings, Yueya and Shuanzi cleaned up the dishes and washed them, while Doukou took a few older children to sweep the floor and wipe the table.
Shen took Manager Yan to the warehouse. Originally, there was not even a mouse in the warehouse, but now, it was full of things!
Shen looked at them one by one and said, "Master, we have finally come to a happy ending after all the hardships..."
Manager Yan glared at him and said, "What do you mean by 'we've finally had a happy ending after all the hardship'? Don't even think about taking these things. They belong to the children."
Shen spat at him. "I'm not that kind of person! The children have food to eat and clothes to wear, and we don't have to worry all day. Isn't it a blessing after suffering? You old thing, do you think I care about these things? I've been living with you for so many years, eating coarse food and suffering so much, and this is how you see me?"
Manager Yan quickly apologized to his wife: "No, Qingniang, you misunderstood. How could I think that way..."
"That's what you think!"
"Qingniang, I was wrong, I was wrong. I will accept any beating or punishment you want, okay?"
Manager Yan bowed his head and kept smiling apologetically, and finally coaxed his wife over.
Seeing him sweating profusely from anxiety, Shen was both angry and amused. She wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said, "Alright, I don't know you well enough. Let's talk about sending the children to work."
"Didn't you say Miss Zhao was a liar before?"
"Before was before, now is now. Which scammer is willing to spend so much money and send several truckloads of stuff over here?"
The couple discussed for a while, then gathered the children together and told them that the foundation had provided them with job opportunities.
Shuanzi immediately realized that this was an extremely rare opportunity and was the first to say, "Uncle Yan, I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue. Please let me go!"
Others also reacted and volunteered.
"Uncle Yan, I'm very good at stringing beads and can also embroider purse handkerchiefs. Please let me go."
"I can light a fire and cook! I can also wash dishes..."
Even Doudou, who was only five or six years old, was not willing to lag behind: "I, I can run fast! I can run errands for people!"
The ancients were precocious, and these children were orphans, so they were more sensible than ordinary children. They instinctively wanted to seize the opportunity to survive.
Steward Yan raised his hand to calm them down. "Alright, stop arguing. Miss Zhao said we need people who are over ten years old. Younger ones won't be able to do the job. For those who are under ten, don't worry. Your turn will come eventually."
Children who are ten years old or older are excited, while those who are under ten years old are discouraged and frustrated, looking at their older brothers and sisters with envy.
The next morning, after breakfast, Manager Yan took several newly dressed children who were over ten years old to the Zhao Mansion.
As the saying goes, "The first time is strange, the second time is familiar." This time when entering the Zhao Mansion, Manager Yan was not so reserved, but he still reminded the children not to walk around or look around.
After entering the foundation, they were greeted by the girl sitting at the front desk.
When Xue Huan learned that Manager Yan had brought the children over, she hurriedly finished her breakfast and went to Qingshuang Pavilion.
"Manager Yan, have you eaten?"
"Eat, eat, we ate here."
Xue Huan led them to a room and asked the girl sitting inside to register the information of several children, including name, gender, age, birth characters, origin, skills, etc.
Manager Yan watched from the side and helped answer some questions.
After completing the registration, Xue Huan said, "Manager Yan, before they start working, we will give the children a simple training session and teach them some simple things so that they can get familiar with their work more quickly.
"The training lasts for three days, and food and accommodation are provided during this period. If the children don't want to stay here, they can go back. If you are worried, you can accompany them, but it is best not to disturb them during their lessons."
Manager Yan nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay, everything will be arranged by Miss Zhao."
Xue Huan: "Ruan Susu, take a few children over to attend class."
Ruan Susu is the girl who just registered the children. She was also an administrative staff member recruited a few days ago.
"Come with me." Ruan Susu walked out, and Manager Yan followed behind with a few children.
After turning a corridor, we came to a spacious room with tables and chairs arranged in the style of a modern classroom.
"You guys go in and sit down first, the master will be here soon."
After saying this, Ruan Susu left and returned to her workstation.
Manager Yan was very excited when he looked at the spacious and bright classroom. He had never thought that one day he and the children would be able to sit in such a place. He just wondered if this training would cost money...
If they had to pay, they would have to spend money before they even started earning any money, which would make them feel uneasy. But if they didn't pay, it wouldn't be like they were taught for nothing, right?
The children were not as worried as he thought. They sat down on the chairs carefully, touching the shiny and clean table in front of them, feeling excited and nervous.
It feels like floating in the clouds.
There were also pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the desk. The paper was snow-white and exuded a charming fragrance.
Shuanzi carefully stroked the book on the table, feeling a sense of unreality. For an orphan like him, it was lucky to have a stutter. Studying? That was a distant thought.
If he had the opportunity to sneak into the private school next door and secretly listen to the teacher's lectures, it would be a great happiness for him. Although there are many things he doesn't understand, he will try his best to remember everything the teacher said and chew it over and over again.
And now, he could actually sit in the classroom openly like those students he envied.
Such scenes only appeared in dreams before.
Others were not much calmer than him.
At this time, a person walked into the classroom. When they looked over, Manager Yan and the children were all a little surprised. It was Miss Zhao?
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