When Han Yixian woke up around 3 p.m., he touched He Yuhan again and found that her fever had completely subsided. Only then did Han Yixian breathe a sigh of relief.
He Yuhan also woke up, feeling thirsty, and said in a hoarse voice, "Brother Yi, I want to drink water."
Han Yi first cooled some boiled water, then added some hot water and fed it to He Yuhan. He then asked, "How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?"
He Yuhan nodded and said, "I feel much better, and my body feels much lighter."
Han Yixian then had He Yuhan take her temperature again, and it was clear that her fever had subsided, which was great.
He Yuhan looked through the slightly parted curtains and saw that it was still snowing outside. She asked, "Is this snow going to keep falling forever?"
Han Yixian said, "It snowed all night last night, stopped briefly this morning, and then started snowing again. The snow was quite heavy last night, and if it keeps snowing like this, there might be a snow disaster. Other things are okay, but I'm worried that some people haven't prepared for the cold. People can freeze to death in this kind of weather."
He Yuhan frowned and said, "Yes, you need cotton coupons to buy cotton. Many families don't have any, and even if they do, it's very little, not enough to make cotton-padded clothes. Sometimes, even if you have money and coupons, you can't buy cotton."
Yesterday I went to the department store to buy some things, and I asked around. They said the cotton was sold out long ago, and there was no stock for some people who wanted to buy it.
On a snowy day like this, being in a warm house and lying in a warm bed should be a very pleasant thing, but Han Yixian and He Yuhan are worried about those who have not taken proper precautions against the cold and will get cold.
He Yuhan asked, "There have been famines for the past few years, so I guess there aren't many places where cotton can be grown, right?"
Han Yixian sighed and said, "People can't even afford to eat, so where would they find idle land and time to grow cotton? Many places have strict regulations requiring the planting of some cotton to avoid a complete lack of it. But that's just a drop in the ocean compared to the national demand. It's really too difficult to ensure that everyone has a sufficient supply of cotton."
He Yuhan frowned and said, "Now the cotton supply is cut off. Aren't those who haven't been able to buy cotton but urgently need it going to freeze? Especially people in rural areas, where cotton coupons are limited, it's even more difficult for them to buy cotton than for people in the city."
"Brother Yi, if all else fails, let's do one more job. We can't just watch people freeze to death."
Han Yixian remained silent for a long time. He really didn't want He Yuhan to use her spatial storage to take out large amounts of supplies again. Once or twice, no one would notice, but if it happened repeatedly, someone might notice something amiss and become suspicious. He didn't want He Yuhan to be in any danger.
Seeing Han Yixian remain silent for so long, how could He Yuhan not know what he was thinking? But as long as she could ensure her own safety, she still hoped to help those in need.
The rewards and changes that appeared in the space also indicate that she should help those in need.
He Yuhan hugged Han Yixian's arm, rested her head on his shoulder, and said, "Brother Yi, it's really not a big deal. If we get into trouble in the end, we can just leave as a family."
Han Yixian looked down into his wife's deep, resolute eyes, which seemed to hold something that filled him with strength. He couldn't help but ask, "If you really have no choice but to leave, will you regret it?"
He Yuhan said, "What's there to regret? It's just a change of scenery. As long as the whole family is together, we'll be fine wherever we go."
Han Yixian smiled with great relief, pinched He Yuhan's smooth cheek and said, "Since Madam is already fearless, what do I have to be afraid of? Let's face it together."
Having made up their minds, they stopped hesitating and both felt much more relaxed.
He Yuhan said, "I need to get better quickly so we can both get moving. Tonight I'll contact the cotton suppliers and see how much we can get."
He Yuhan wasn't worried about cotton at all. She believed that as long as she sent the message, Du Zhuoyuan would prepare immediately. Given enough time, he could provide as much cotton as he wanted.
He Yuhan said, "Brother Yi, I think it's not just here that we're short of cotton; other provinces and cities to the north are definitely short too, especially other cities in our province. You can contact them and exchange cotton for some other things. Besides grain, we can exchange it for seafood, mountain products, and so on. These things can supplement the food shortage and increase the nutrition we get. If we can't find those, we can exchange them for antiques or calligraphy and paintings."
Han Yi frowned and said, "Yuhan, the demand in our city alone is quite high, and the demand in other places must be even greater. Can you get that much?"
He Yuhan said, "You don't need to worry about that. At most, you'll just need to wait a few more days. You can contact the places that need it first."
Han Yi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll make the contact first. If there's anything needed, we can prepare the items to exchange with you."
Having cotton is one thing, but ensuring every household can buy it is another. We need to come up with a foolproof plan.
He Yuhan said, "Isn't that easy? Each household is limited to one person per household. Each household is issued a cotton purchase certificate, which clearly states the family address, the head of household's name, and the quantity that can be purchased. Then, everyone can purchase the cotton together with their household registration book."
Cotton can be allocated to shops in various counties and townships, and inspectors can be dispatched to monitor them. This can at least prevent some people from engaging in fraudulent activities to a certain extent.
Han Yi nodded and said, "Your idea is feasible. I'll discuss it with Qi Shen later. It would be better if he could arrange for someone to cooperate."
What do you want to eat tonight? I'll make it for you.
He Yuhan said, "I feel weak all over and have no appetite. I'll just eat something light."
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