The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Chapter 42, Method i

“These refugees were resettled just a few days ago, right?” _{ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com}

Madam Yan was still very concerned about the refugees. First, this was a significant issue regarding her eldest son’s achievements in governance; second, on their journey from their old home to Linyi County, they themselves had disguised as refugees and knew the hardships of refugees well, naturally hoping the refugees could settle down sooner.

Yan Zhigao nodded, “Indeed, it is precisely because the refugees have only recently been resettled that it’s quite difficult to ask the wealthy households and local gentry of Linyi County to donate again at this time.”

Madam Yan frowned, “Doesn’t the County Governor’s Office have any other solutions?”

Yan Zhigao sighed, “Linyi County isn’t wealthy, and the little savings the County Governor’s Office had were almost completely spent during the last refugee resettlement. We really can’t afford to take out any more money to help the refugees now.”

Originally, he had thought that he could gain recognition from those above with the refugee resettlement project, and maybe he, the County Magistrate, could even get a promotion. But now, if the resettled refugees were to die of cold or starvation, it would be fortunate if he were not held responsible, let alone considered for promotion.

If the pressure weren’t so great, he wouldn’t have brought up official matters at the dinner table.

Thinking of the letters of appeal he had sent to the magistrates of neighboring counties that had yet to receive any response, Yan Zhigao’s brows twisted tightly together.

The officialdom is just a place of fame and profit, and with his humble background and lack of connections, as well as not being wealthy, it was extremely hard for him to gain the support of his superiors and colleagues.

“Daddy, the refugees are so pitiful. What if we eat less in the future and give the saved food to them? Then they wouldn’t starve to death,” Yan Yishuang suddenly said, her eyebrows filled with compassion and distress.

A smile squeezed onto Yan Zhigao’s face as he praised Yan Yishuang, “My son is kind-hearted. But these are not things you should worry about. Just eat your meal, and don’t think about saving any. Keep in mind, if a child doesn’t eat well, they won’t grow tall.”

Yan Yishuang meekly nodded, “Daddy, you also need to take care of yourself. I see you’ve hardly eaten anything.”

At her words, Yan Zhigao smiled reassuringly and picked up a chopstick-full of food for Yan Yishuang, “Eat up.”

Madam Li sat on the side watching and, after some thought, said, “My lord, we still have some grain at home. Perhaps…”

Yan Zhigao shook his head to stop Madam Li, “Even if our family gave away all our food reserves, it wouldn’t help many refugees. Let’s all eat, and I’ll discuss it with the secretaries again tomorrow. We should be able to come up with a solution.”

Daohua quietly ate the rice in her bowl and suddenly rolled her eyes, quickly glancing towards her elder brother, who was eating in silence.

This elder brother, who usually had a heavy academic load, was not someone she wanted to disturb too much. Still, as her own brother, she was very concerned about his affairs.

For example, she knew he was popular among his peers and teachers in the county school because of his knowledge.

Yan Wenxiu felt Daohua’s gaze and looked up, smiling gently, “Big sister, is there something on my face?”

Daohua shook her head, smiling as she asked, “Big brother, I hear you have many good friends in the county school?”

Yan Wenxiu, not understanding Daohua’s intentions, replied reservedly, “We are all classmates, and it is quite common for us to get together to discuss our studies.”

Daohua asked, “Then all of your classmates’ families are very wealthy, right?”

She knew that in this era, except for a few who were exceptionally learned, most of those who could attend the county school came from families with some background.

Yan Wenxiu, not liking how Daohua often spoke about money, slightly knitted his brows, “Big sister, one should prioritize learning and character when making friends. I do not regard others’ wealth as important.”

Daohua paused, disregarding the implications of her elder brother’s words, and further inquired, “Then do you guys have some extracurricular activities?”

Yan Wenxiu, looking puzzled, “Extracurricular activities?”