Chapter 680: The '50s Motherhood System (37)

Qiu Caohua had not seen it with her own eyes, and with a look of disapproval, she expressed that she did not believe it.

"Don't be so skeptical." A woman, out of kindness, told her a story, "A few days ago, that mangy-headed son of Chen Youkang didn't believe in evil just like you. He led a few young men who usually roam around the township, stealing chickens and snatching dogs, to climb over the wall into the Xie Family late at night. And guess what happened later? They didn't even touch the door of the main house of the Xie Family; they were flicked away the moment they touched the Chicken Coop, and he's still lying in bed unable to move even now."

Qiu Caohua was half-doubting: "Could it be that they fell off the wall themselves and were afraid of losing face, so they made it sound so mysterious?"

"That I don't know, but that's what the mangy-headed one said."

Qiu Caohua pursed her lips.

She did not believe that a deity would protect that little slut.

That little slut was no honest person; she had swindled six hundred yuan from her son! A person like that, and a deity would protect her? Then why didn't the deity come to protect her family?

Regardless of whether Qiu Caohua believed it or not, most of the villagers in Shili Village did.

Some had witnessed the "divine miracle" arrive in person, and others, like the mangy-headed one, had suffered the "deity's punishment." Their awe of the divine made them afraid to easily scheme against Xie Yang or Nuan Shu Zhi Jia.

However, while the villagers dared not, some Cadres in the township and even the county had restless thoughts.

When Xie Yang proposed adopting the six children, they, like most villagers, thought she was stupid.

Even if the residence was provided by the township and there were ration fields allocated by the village, children growing up involved far more than just food and shelter. Clothes cost money, right? Seeing a doctor costs money, right? There was no hard rule about schooling, and one could choose not to study if there were no conditions, but people grow up eating grains and vegetables; it is impossible not to get sick, and impossible not to wear clothes.

But now, they regretted not fighting to be the person in charge of "Nuan Shu Zhi Jia" back then!

Although one had to take on the responsibility of raising six orphans, there was a deity! The deity would frequently send grain, Fish, Shrimp, vegetables, fruits, and cotton to "Nuan Shu Zhi Jia," and they heard that recently, it had even been sending eggs and duck eggs.

Even children from ordinary families with both parents alive were not living as well as these few orphans.

They did not believe that Xie Yang, the person in charge, would not take advantage of the situation.

There was so much grain, meat, vegetables, and cotton!

It wasn't that she was raising six orphans; it was clearly the six orphans raising her!

These Cadres wanted to stuff their own children or nephews and nieces into "Nuan Shu Zhi Jia."

"Old Cai, is Xiao Xie handling it alone? My Ruyu..."

"Town Mayor, my own niece is very good at taking care of children. Her younger brothers and sisters were all raised by her. If Xiao Xie needs help, I'll have my niece go over to help. What do you think?"

Town Mayor Cai felt a massive headache.

He had not expected so many people to be eyeing that piece of meat called "Nuan Shu Zhi Jia."

He could scold his subordinates who wanted to stuff their nieces into Nuan Shu Zhi Jia, telling them to do their own jobs well and interfere less in the management of Nuan Shu Zhi Jia.

But to the Cadres in the county, he could only apologize with a smile:

"Director Li, I am truly sorry. Back then, we and Xiao Xie defined our responsibilities in black and white. The township is only responsible for resolving the children's accommodation and coordinating the children's ration fields. Other aspects, including the children's daily expenses and recruitment when there is a shortage of manpower, are all Xiao Xie's responsibility and expense."

"Oh, Old Cai, this is where your work is inadequate! Since it is an orphanage built with township funds, the person in charge should also be appointed by the township. Considering this plan was proposed by Xiao Xie, it's fine for her to serve as the person in charge for now, but the power of employment must be kept in our own hands. Otherwise, if she neglects the children or harbors any bad intentions, wouldn't we be unable to reach her?"

"You can rest assured about this! It is all noted in the agreement. If she treats the children poorly or fails to fulfill the rights and obligations stipulated in the agreement, the township has the right to remove her from her position. But she is doing a good job right now, so it is not easy for us to interfere."

"..."

【Host, Town Mayor Cai is a decent person.】

The Main System, which happened to be eating this melon, provided a live broadcast to Xie Yang in time.

Xie Yang nodded. Town Mayor Cai and Cao Zhuren were both very good; they were people who truly worked for the common folk.

"Since you also think he's good, then give him a reward for free! Send it right in front of that person! Wait for me a moment, I'll include a note."

Main System: 【...】

Its host was doing more than just treating it like a delivery person! Even delivery people get paid! This was clearly treating it like a beast of burden working for free!

Complaining was one thing, but the Main System still followed Xie Yang's instructions and delivered the note and the "reward" she had prepared in front of Town Mayor Cai.

Li Jianming looked at Town Mayor Cai disapprovingly and was saying: "Old Cai, that's not how you put it. Your township provided the funds to build the house and coordinated the ration field issue for the six children. You could say the bulk of it came from you. Xiao Xie is at best someone hired to take care of the six children. Not to mention anything else, the township should at least send someone to supervise her closely. Lest she make mistakes..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw a large pile of things suddenly appear in front of Town Mayor Cai.

It was truly sudden! Without even the time to blink, it just appeared in front of the Town Mayor.

Looking closely, Li Jianming's eyes turned red with envy and jealousy.

A pile of eggs!

Chicken eggs, duck eggs... and there were actually goose eggs!!!

Those were goose eggs, right? Each one was snow-white, and their size was even larger than the golden sweet melons bought in the summer to satisfy a craving!

A large pile of grain and vegetables.

Although it was almost time for the summer harvest, it was not yet the season for Watermelon to hit the market.

Yet here were two large Watermelons the size of winter melons!

The grains and wheat kernels were even more plump! Just imagine how fragrant the rice, noodles, dumplings, and large steamed buns made from them would be!

This was not what made him the most jealous!

What made him the most jealous was the sentence printed on a snow-white piece of paper—Town Mayor Cai is clear-sighted and righteous, worthy of praise!

What did that mean?

There were two people on the scene, yet it only praised Town Mayor Cai for being clear-sighted and righteous, and even gave him a pile of rare supplies, while he had nothing at all. The unfinished meaning of the note seemed to be scolding him for not understanding the big picture and not distinguishing right from wrong!

At this moment, Li Jianming really wanted to dig a hole and crawl into it; his face was a mix of shame and anger.

"Old Cai, this, this..."

Town Mayor Cai was also filled with wonder.

He had seen a "divine miracle" on the day of the Warm Pot Banquet at Nuan Shu Zhi Jia, and he had heard that some people had sent food and supplies to Nuan Shu Zhi Jia and received gifts from the "deity."

But this was the first time it had been specifically addressed to him.

This feeling... how should he put it? There was the gratification of having one's efforts seen and affirmed, and also a bit of being flattered.

"Director Li, do you believe it now?"

"..."

Having witnessed it with his own eyes, how could he dare say he didn't believe it?