Chapter 383 Discussing Rescue
"Hehe." Seeing that Aunt Cai was so defensive, Gu Jiayue's face flushed with embarrassment. She twisted her sleeves unconsciously with her hands and didn't say anything for a long time.
It's also my fault that I spend money without restraint, which makes the nanny so nervous.
"Miss, please don't be like this. I'm so scared!" Aunt Cai looked at her expression and her heart skipped a beat.
Just looking at the lady's appearance, you can tell that a lot of money will be involved this time.
Her brows furrowed even more tightly.
"Well... it's like this... I have an idea..." Gu Jiayue took a deep breath and finally told Aunt Cai and Hua Chao about her idea of redeeming the children who were being bought and sold in the county.
When she heard that she wanted to save all the children, Aunt Cai jumped up from her chair and raised her voice a few notches: "Miss! Kangzi is making money, not printing money!"
How much money would it cost if we implement Miss's idea completely?
She didn't even dare to think about it.
Logically speaking, the money belongs to the young lady and she can spend it however she wants.
But although I am no longer the young lady's personal nanny, I am in charge of all her money. Since I am in charge, I have to make plans for her.
The times are tough these days, with natural and man-made disasters happening one after another. It's safer to keep some money in hand.
If I spend it all, I won’t have any room to make ends meet if something urgent happens.
Besides, Kangzi is her biological son.
Seeing her son busy all day and falling asleep as soon as he was tired, she felt very sad.
Even though my son always said that the lady gave him a lot of dividends and he also worked hard, as a mother, how could I not feel distressed when I saw how busy my son was?
She just hoped that the young lady would calm down and give her son a break.
The most important thing is that the young lady is already old and will get married sooner or later. The Gu family's current financial situation is definitely not enough to prepare a large dowry for the young lady, and the Marquis's Mansion is far away and no one knows what they are thinking. So she thinks the young lady should save a little money for herself, as these things will be the foundation of her future in her husband's family.
Being stared at like that by Aunt Cai, the accusations in her eyes were like little needles pricking her, and Gu Jiayue instantly wilted.
Like a child who has done something wrong, his voice dropped. "But those children are so pitiful... I can't sleep when I think about them being sold into brothels."
She stepped forward, took Madam Cai's hand, shook it gently, and said in a coquettish tone, "Madam, my dear Madam! I know you have a soft heart, so let's help them!"
How could Aunt Cai withstand this?
After being prodded by her, his originally tough attitude softened a lot, and his tone softened: "Well... well, you don't have to spend all the money on saving people! You have to keep some for yourself!"
Hearing that there was a chance, Gu Jiayue's eyes lit up and she said tentatively, "How about... leaving three hundred taels of silver?"
"Three hundred taels?" Madam Cai raised her eyebrows and raised her voice again. "What can three hundred taels do? We don't know when this drought will end, and we can't say if the water we've stored will be enough to last until the rain comes. If the time comes to move our family, it won't just be the three of us. We've got the whole Gu family, young and old! With three hundred taels, I'm afraid we won't even be able to leave Annan County! We have to keep at least half!"
"What? If I keep half, how many children can I save with the remaining money?" Gu Jiayue said anxiously, "I heard that the human traffickers send children to the city every day using ox carts. There are so many people on each cart!"
She knew in her heart that even if she invested all her money, she probably wouldn't be able to save everything, let alone keep half.
"This is my bottom line!" Madam Cai said firmly. "We have to think long-term, young lady! Besides, if we rescue the children, won't they need food and clothes? Those children in the school need food, shelter, and other necessities, which one doesn't cost money? Money is spent like water every day. If we don't save more, won't these thousands of people starve to death with us?"
These words left Gu Jiayue speechless.
She knew in her heart that although the nanny's tone was a bit harsh, every word she said made sense.
The children have been rescued and need food, water and clothes. If all the money is spent and there is no supplies, will they starve to death?
But after changing her mind, she calmed down again.
Daily necessities are available in the system!
At worst, you can use your points to exchange with the system!
She raised her head, her eyes pleading. "Mammy, my dear Mammy, can you just keep one-third? I want to save more children. If the money is not enough, just tell me directly. I have a way to solve it."
Aunt Cai looked at her and sighed.
Although he was no longer her servant, she was still his superior in terms of status. It was quite generous of him to tolerate his defiance.
If I continue talking, I will upset the young lady and in the end I and my son will be the ones who suffer.
Forget it, the money belongs to the young lady anyway, so let her do whatever she wants with it!
At worst...at worst, I can ask Kangzi to find a way to earn more money back!
No matter who you treat unfairly, you can't treat her daughter unfairly!
Madam Cai returned to her room and brought out a heavy wooden box. Inside, she found stacks of banknotes. She counted them again and again, then pulled out three thousand taels and handed the entire box over. "Young lady, take this."
"Thank you, Ma'am!" Gu Jiayue took the box and a smile instantly broke out on her face.
"Why thank me? This is your money." Madam Cai waved her hand, then remembered something and frowned again. "But Miss, have you thought about where to place these children after you buy them back? The dormitories in the school are already full."
Gu Jiayue had already planned this: "Isn't the large courtyard that Jiang Shanchang built newly still empty? We can put the children there first. After the rain, we will build a new house, and then the children will have a place to live."
She turned to Hua Chao. "Oh, by the way, Hua Chao, go tell the girls at Jinxiu Tower to rush out some clothes for different age groups. The quality doesn't have to be too high, and it doesn't matter if the stitching is a little thick, as long as they're wearable. Those kids coming here will definitely be naked, so they'll need a change of clothes or two."
Hua Chao nodded, moved his lips but didn't say anything. There was no smile on his face and he looked unhappy.
"What's wrong?" Gu Jiayue noticed her abnormality and asked softly.
Hua Chao shook her head, her eyes red, her voice trembling slightly. "Miss, can I go with you? I want to help these children, too."
Gu Jiayue's heart moved, and she instantly understood that Hua Chao was recalling the experience of being sold as a child.
She reached out and patted Hua Chao's back, her tone gentle. "Okay, then we'll ask Hu Zi to come along. It'll be safer with him around."
It's a mess outside now, so it's better for the two girls not to run around. It's safer to take Hu Zi with them.
The few of them discussed some details and agreed to go to the county town early tomorrow morning.
At this moment, there was a "bang" outside the courtyard door. Ye Yuntang rushed in hurriedly, his face full of anxiety and sweat on his forehead. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "Jiayue, it's bad! The cement formula was stolen by Yuxianghan!"
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