readytorunbook Chapter 1954 Visit
Chapter 1954 Visit
After the others walked away, Chen Changli and Wan Shufang also left the charity hall. Based on the things they found out, they found their way to Chen's house. Looking at the red-painted, slightly imposing door, Wan Shufang frowned.
"This is the Chen family. They look quite impressive."
"I'll go knock on the door first." Chen Changli stepped forward, picked up the door knocker, and knocked three times. Suddenly, a sound came from inside.
"Who is it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the door was opened. The Chen family's doorman looked up and glanced at the visitors. Seeing that Chen Changli and Wan Shufang were dressed simply, not like those from a wealthy family, he was immediately dissatisfied. He pursed his lips and glared at the two of them without saying a word.
"Excuse me, we just want to visit your master."
"Do you think just anyone can see my master?" The doorman snorted coldly, flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak. He didn't want to pay any attention to the two of them and was about to close the door.
Seeing this, Chen Changli's face turned cold. He raised his hand and grasped the door with such force that the doorman could not push it open even a bit.
Feeling the cold air emanating from Chen Changli, the doorman immediately became afraid. He flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak, but he did not dare to offend a master with great martial arts skills.
The doorman smiled and tried to comfort her, his Adam's apple rolling: "We can talk it out, we can talk it out, you... you wait a moment, I'll go in and inform them first."
As he said this, the doorman subconsciously ran towards the house, stumbling all the way. His panicked back looked like he was fleeing in a panic.
Chen Changli and Wan Shufang were not in a hurry either. They stood quietly at the door and waited. Not long after, an older man with brisk steps came out, smiled at the two of them, and said in a kind tone, "I am the housekeeper of the Chen Mansion. My last name is Li. I wonder what brings you here?"
Seeing that the person who came was still not Chen Dafu, Chen Changli was a little unhappy. He wanted to say something, but Wan Shufang grabbed his wrist and shook her head at him. Wan Shufang looked at the housekeeper and explained her purpose: "Housekeeper Li, we are from the Charity Hall."
"I'm sure Steward Li knows something about the recent establishment of a charity hall. It takes a lot of money to run the charity hall. The Chen family is a wealthy family here. We came here to ask if the Chen family is willing to sponsor the charity hall."
Wan Shufang smiled and spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, clearly explaining the purpose of the two people's visit. The establishment of a charity hall must be supported by wealthy families.
Besides, spending a little money and gaining a good reputation has always been what wealthy people like to do. Considering this, they came to the Chen family under the name of sponsorship.
But the man in front of him was full of apology, and he bowed to the two of them: "I'm sorry, our master is not here today, and the matter of supporting the charity hall is of great importance. I can't make the decision. Please come back another day."
As the man spoke, he lowered his head slightly. Even though his tone was very respectful and he tried his best to hide the guilt on his face, Wan Shufang still noticed something was wrong.
She raised her head and looked at Chen Changli, but in the end, neither of them said anything.
"In that case, we'll come back another day."
"You two walk slowly."
The man smiled and saw them off. Under the gaze of the old housekeeper, Chen Changli and Wan Shufang turned around and left the Chen Mansion one after another.
Not long after they walked away, when they turned around and could no longer see the Chen family, Chen Changli suddenly blew a whistle, and An Qi came over and half-knelt in front of him.
"An Qi, go check on the Chen family. Also, bring a few people to guard here for the next two days. Tell me if there are any problems."
"Yes, master." An Qi took the order, stood up and left, and the black figure quickly disappeared.
After arranging everything, the two did not return to the inn, but went to purchase a lot of things. With the help of the manpower of the county magistrate's office, they moved all the things to the charity hall, and the storeroom in the hall was soon filled.
Looking at her masterpiece, Wan Shufang nodded with satisfaction and gently took Chen Changli's arm: "According to the consumption of the charity hall, we will have to buy something every three days from now on."
As soon as she finished speaking, a crisp female voice came from behind her.
"My Lord, Madam!"
The two turned around and saw Caixia running towards them. Wan Shufang smiled and reached out to tidy up the girl's hair.
Caixia was still a little timid, not daring to look up at the two of them, but she still whispered her thanks: "Thank you, Madam, for taking me in. Caixia has nothing to repay you for. I know I am weak, but I can still take care of everyone."
"I can do things like cleaning and cooking from now on." Caixia looked up with a firm look in her eyes, as if she was making a promise to Wan Shufang.
Seeing her like this, Wan Shufang felt a little helpless and agreed with a smile: "Okay, just do what you can. I'm here, no one will chase you away."
"Thank you, ma'am." Caixia's eyes were sparkling, her face slightly red, and she looked at Wan Shufang shyly, but her eyes involuntarily flickered around the two of them.
But it was only a moment, and she lowered her head obediently: "Madam, there is still work to do over there, I will go back first."
"it is good."
Wan Shufang nodded and watched Caixia leave with a smile. In the next few days, Caixia took the initiative to take on the responsibility of taking care of everyone in the charity hall, getting up early and going to bed late every day, cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the elderly, the weak, women and children.
Day after day, most people saw that she was honest and kind-hearted, and gradually believed Caixia and accepted her from the bottom of their hearts.
Everything was calm, but there were still a few people who insisted that Caixia was an ominous sign. However, they enjoyed being served and were reluctant to drive her away, so they took pleasure in bullying her all day long.
Seeing Caixia sweeping the floor again, those people looked at each other, walked forward, and very "accidentally" kicked over the fallen leaves she had just swept together.
"Oops, I'm so sorry, I didn't see it."
The man spoke in an exaggerated tone, deliberately covering his mouth, his eyes full of mockery: "This land is dirty again, just like some people, no matter how you clean it, it will always be a dirty land when the wind blows."
Hearing this, Caixia lowered her head and bit her lips tightly. The hand holding the broom gradually turned white, but in the end she said nothing and silently went back to sweeping the fallen leaves.
"Oh, not only is he a disaster star, he's also a mute."
The man stepped on her broom and held his head high: "Your broom has stained my shoes. Kneel down and clean them for me. Otherwise, I will tell the two adults that you, the evil star, are harming people!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the group of people following the man burst into laughter, and everyone was laughing at Caixia's joke.
This scene happened to fall into the eyes of Dandan and her grandson. Seeing Caixia accepting it submissively and not resisting, little Dandan clenched her fists and rushed over quickly with her little body.
"Why are you guys bullying Sister Caixia again!" Xiao Dandan was so angry that her cheeks puffed up. Her little round face turned red and she glared at them fiercely.
Seeing that it was just a little girl, several people felt fearless.
"You little bastard, stop meddling in other people's business and take your old grandmother away with you, or I'll get angry and hurt you by mistake."
"This is a charity hall, you can't do this, you bad guy."