Chapter 95 Chaoyang Salesian Home
After Yu Zimo showed Chao Chao the photos, he began to eat his breakfast with relish.
Chao Chao was still thinking, "It would be great if Shangliu Village also had this kind of sweet potato, so that Sister Lin Lan and the others wouldn't go hungry."
Lin Lan, who was at Caozhou Wharf at the moment, couldn't help but feel tears in her eyes when she heard this. Chao Chao was always like this. Whenever life got a little better, she would think of them.
I am still so young, but I still have a lot of things to worry about.
Father Lin patted her shoulder and said, "Let's go and get on the boat first."
They had been traveling by land for several days, and today they finally planned to board a ship and travel by water.
It is said that it will take about ten days to reach the capital, but since we are traveling by official ship, the journey is actually very fast.
The boat was quite big. It was the first time that Lin Lan had seen such a boat. She had seen small ferries before, which could only travel on small rivers and lakes.
The boat in front of them had two floors, and they lived on the second floor. By opening the window and looking out, they could see the scenery far away.
Although it couldn't be compared with the plane Chao Chao took, it was enough to open their eyes.
The three members of the Hu family and Jiang Laosan's frame lived in the bottom of the cabin. Apart from anything else, the vision was very dim.
Moreover, they cannot move around freely and have no free time. When I passed by them just now, I looked indignant.
Lin Lan pretended not to see anything. They had tried to find opportunities to talk to her along the way, but Lin Lan avoided them. They also did not dare to make any big noise, for fear of attracting the attention of the guards and getting beaten again.
But because of this, they became more and more resentful of Lin Lan and others for not helping them. They felt that as fellow villagers of Shangliu Village, they did not have any deep hatred against each other, so why couldn't they help them? Wasn't it enough to just say a few nice words?
However, what Grandma Zhou said was right. The fact that they could have such good treatment, eat well, live well, and go to the capital to see the emperor was all because of Chaochao.
So, why should we use the benefits given by Chaochao to help those who once bullied and abused Chaochao?
That doesn't make sense.
So no matter how Jiang Laosan of the Hu family and others cursed, Lin Lan and her gang pretended not to hear them.
Now that they are on the boat, they are far away from each other. They may not even see each other in the days to come. They can have more peace and quiet.
Just as I was thinking this, I saw Mr. Guo knocking on the door and coming in.
"We are going to travel by water, so communication is not very convenient. Before the ship leaves, would you like to write a letter back to let your family know that you are safe?"
Father Lin was naturally happy. When he and his daughter left Shangliu Village, what they were most worried about was his wife who was still in confinement after giving birth and their baby daughter who was still in her cradle.
In the past few days, he often wondered if it was not a good idea to leave the mother and daughter alone. But he was also reluctant to let his eldest daughter go out alone, so much so that he pulled out many strands of his hair.
"We would like to write back, but we are illiterate."
"It's okay. You guys tell me and I'll write it. Then I'll send it directly to the village chief's house. He'll find someone to help read the letter."
Father Lin nodded immediately and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble Mr. Guo to write a letter for us, saying that we have been doing well along the way."
Aunt Yu and Dashan also gathered around. To be honest, it was their first time to travel far away, especially to such a faraway capital city, so they were always thinking about home.
Knowing that they could write back to report their safety, everyone was very active and couldn't help but get excited.
Just when Lin Lan and others asked Guo Xiucai to write a letter back, Shangliu Village was also busy. The village chief and others were discussing the matter of Chaoyang Charity Home.
Yesterday, Gao Hongfei received an urgent imperial edict from the emperor, asking him to choose the location of the orphanage.
Today he came to Shangliu Village to discuss with Liang Wei. Together with Yue Chai who came hurriedly, the three of them thought about it for a while and decided to build it in Shangliu Village.
At this moment, Gao Hongfei was still walking around the village. Following Yue Chai's introduction, he had a rough idea of the village's layout and finally chose a site close to the village entrance.
The Salesian Home is built here, making it convenient to enter and exit.
Because of Chao Chao, Shangliu Village has become the most famous village in Huaiping County. In the past few days, countless people have come here after hearing the news, but most of them were stopped at the entrance of the village by the police.
However, the fact that the address of the orphanage was determined could not be hidden from those who were wandering at the entrance of the village, and no one knew who took the initiative.
"Master Gao, building a charity home is a good thing, it is a good deed, we can donate some money. My family has a little extra money, I will donate 100 taels first, please accept it."
When the others heard this, they immediately started shouting and waving their hands one after another, "Sir, I will donate too, I will donate too."
There were many ordinary people and nearby villagers at the entrance of the village. When they heard these wealthy people vying to donate, they all showed envious and excited expressions.
Gao Hongfei and Liang Wei looked at each other, and were tempted for a moment, but still shook their heads and said, "The emperor has already made a decision on this matter. The appearance of the sky curtain has shown us many advanced and beneficial things, and Daqi has also benefited a lot. All the money earned from this will be used for the Salesian Home."
When others heard this, they immediately understood that this was indeed the benefit brought by Chao Chao.
Someone was quick-witted. "Sir, we have also benefited a lot from the sky curtain. Because of the sky curtain, we have a way to deal with smallpox. And because of the sky curtain, we have the clue to produce 10,000 kilograms of grain per mu. Just now, Chao Chao even showed us how sweet potatoes grow in the fields. I believe that with the ability of the court, we will soon find high-yield grains, and then we will also benefit. In this case, it is only right that we donate some money to do some charity."
"Yes, sir, we also want to help."
Gao Hongfei looked thoughtful, but he actually thought this was a good idea.
Your Majesty has decided to establish Chaoyang Charity Homes throughout the country. The establishment alone will cost a huge amount of money, not to mention the long-term maintenance afterwards. No amount of money will be enough.
It would be fine for ordinary people, but if these rich people earn more because of Tianmu, then it is reasonable for them to donate part of it.
He thought so, but it was not something he could decide.
Seeing that many people had already taken out their banknotes, Gao Hongfei could only say, "I already know what you all mean. I will report this to His Majesty. Whether donations are needed will be decided by the court. I will inform you of the result later. You may as well wait a little longer. If there is a need, I will let you know."
"Okay, then let's wait for good news from the adults."
Gao Hongfei then turned around and whispered with Liang Wei. Yue Chai, who was standing by, seemed to want to say something but hesitated, and opened his mouth several times but closed it again.
Liang Wei was such a perceptive person that he immediately glanced over and said, "Village Chief Yue, if you have anything to say, just say it."
(End of this chapter)
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