The people of the capital watched the excitement on the street. The Ministry of Punishment secretly dispatched police officers, government officials, and militia groups to capture hundreds of White Lotus sect rebels. The world-famous Hokage was detained in a prison car. The people threw stones and mud at the prison car, and hundreds of rebels. .The lively scene extends from Andingmen to the Xingbu Yamen.
The people in the Li Mansion in Dengcao Hutong are also busy. Li Guolou did not come back. Instead, he sent back a group of junk "orphans". Ten boys and twenty-five girls. There were more and older people than Li Guolou originally adopted. Most of them were orphans collected along the way by the Minister of Punishment, Shubao, for the sake of fame. All of them were handed over to Jelia to deal with.
Four of the children were babies. Four more wet nurses followed. There were twenty-nine more people in the family. No one could stand the lively scene. Water was constantly boiling in the kitchen. Several adults provided The children were taking a bath. Both boys and girls had their heads shaved. Mayuko, who was good at shaving heads, shaved her head while coaxing the girls to stop crying.
Wei Xiaoliu bought a lot of clothes and gave the children new clothes. Jelia ran out and shouted: "Manager Wei, don't burn any of those old clothes. Wash them all. When we hold a charity banquet, .Let the kids wear it.”
Wei Xiaoliu was very surprised. He asked: "Third Grandma, didn't I buy new clothes? Why do I still need old clothes?"
Jelia warned: "Hey, you don't understand this. Let those rich women see what clothes these children used to wear and what kind of life they lived. Then rich people will love and give a lot. Get rid of all the fleas. This kind of thing I can't stand it."
Chen Xiangfang ran out and said: "Manager Wei, Xiaolou has taken care of Haiwa and Hulu and let them live with Xiaotou. The others will all live in Yelia Charity Hall."
Wei Xiaoliu made a sad face and said: "Grandma, Haiwa, there are only two people in the gourd. Fortunately, there is room. There is not even a bed in the charity hall. How can I arrange it."
"Hey." No one said anything, but they all blamed Li Guolou for talking to himself. He took a group of orphans home without saying hello, catching them off guard.
Chen Xiangfang said helplessly: "Today, let them all make beds on the floor and sleep in the living room. Can we let them move into the charity hall tomorrow?"
Wei Xiaoliu thought for a while and said: "Grandma, I have to stay here for at least a week. The children's beds must be specially made, otherwise they won't be able to fit in the room in the future."
"Hey." Everyone sighed loudly in the living room. Xie Xiuzhu said angrily: "The small building is really too much. They even asked us to go on an outing to see the Great Wall. Meng Jiangnu is crying all over the house. The Great Wall is about to collapse."
Yelia knew that she was going to become famous. She could still bear the pressure. She said loudly: "Let's work hard today. Come on. I think the people in the capital are getting excited. We might as well strike while the iron is hot and hold the first Yelia tomorrow." Charity gala. The first shot."
"Yeliya, has the license been obtained? Don't mess around. Be careful not to eat and walk around." Xie Xiuzhu said sideways. She is crazy about money. If she is investigated by the government, the donation income will be confiscated. It is not a joke. Well.
Yelia was deflated and a little downcast. She regretted that she was too slow to do things. Zhen Yuhuan stepped into the threshold and caressed the bald head of a little girl. She raised her voice and smiled sweetly: "Yelia, you are right. Strike while the iron is hot. Don't Listen to the Second Mistress and hurry up and I'll run errands for you. The license will be issued in three days. Let's organize the charity party first. Anyone who dares to come and inspect our place will be blinded."
Yelia was in high spirits and beamed with joy. He picked up a boy and said with a smile: "Manager Wei, go find Roberts quickly. We want to take photos. We will take photos at home tomorrow. Let the children eat Western food in the evening. Butter bread, smoked bread. intestinal."
Zhen Yuhuan shook his head and said: "Yelia, don't harm the children. They are used to suffering. If you let them eat Western food, they will have diarrhea at night."
The grandmothers giggled and laughed. The servants were happy and busy. Several grandmothers were helping. It was rare that there was a baby in the family. Several good-tempered grandmothers took turns to hold it.
The fourth child, Xie Liya, asked: "Grandma, why are there so many boys and so many girls?"
Chen Xiangfang said: "Girls are worthless. Countryside people are not willing to raise girls. Some of the children here have parents and were abandoned by their parents. We are just the beginning now. Do you understand the tip of the iceberg? There will soon be more than a hundred people. .The charity hall we opened will be the largest in the capital from now on."
Jelia was tired. She was pregnant. She sat down and said, "Yes. We are actually running a boarding school. Hundreds of people are just the beginning. There will be at least thousands in the future. I am the principal. You are the honorary ones." Principal, please listen to me and I will pay you wages."
"Happy to you, my queen." Grandmas said blessings, looking forward to the time when they would become honorary principals in the future.
"Hey, why didn't I see a decent-looking child? It was so close." Xie Xiuzhu judged people by their appearance. No child caught her eye.
Chen Xiangfang said angrily: "Second Grandma, what are you talking nonsense? Children can understand it very well. The child in your mind can't be found here at Jiaofeng Tower or in the husband's palace."
Xie Xiuzhu hurriedly admitted her mistake and said: "Okay, I'm wrong. I'll do the feeding."
"It's not your turn." The baby in her arms is enjoying the meal. The grandmothers are teasing the children to pass the time.
The hall was buzzing with people. People came and went. Neighbors came to visit with food and clothes. Finally, I had the opportunity to come to Li's Mansion to find out.
When Wu Peipei saw that an outsider was coming, she quickly ran into the backyard with a nipple in her arms. She teased the nipple and said with a smile: "My dear, can I give you a little brother?"
Xiao Maotou replied, "Oh..." She frowned and looked for the nanny who had just held her.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, people from the Li family circled around the twenty-five children. They ate dinner with the children. The twenty-one children slept on the same bunk with quilts spread on the wooden floor. Four babies were taken into the backyard. The child was too young and needed special care. He could only live with the grandmothers. Xie Ma arranged for people on duty. Chen Xiangfang and Yelia walked around again and finally left the living room.
Chen Xiangfang warned softly: "Thank you, Mom, for your hard work. Don't let the children touch the oil lamps. Some of them are very perverted and evil. They will set fire. Please do your best. The oil lamps are hung in the corridor." Hang it high. Don’t make it too dark inside. It should be slightly bright so that children won’t be afraid when they sleep.”
Mother Xie nodded and said: "Don't worry, grandma. My husband and I also want to adopt a boy to show our love. I will take good care of the children."
Chen Xiangfang nodded and said: "Yes. I understand. If there are good products in the future, you will be the first to choose."
"Thank you, grandma." Xie Ma bowed gratefully. A big stone fell to her heart. It was so difficult to find a child who was attractive to the eyes. All the "good goods" were given to wealthy brothels and the husband's son picked them up.
The old woman was holding the oil lamp in front of her. Chen Xiangfang walked hand in hand with Yelia to the backyard. She was afraid that Yelia would make a mistake while walking.
Jelia sighed: "It's tiring to take care of children. But everything is difficult at the beginning. It will be good after this level. Fame and money will come. Can you see it? This is the first time my neighbor showed gratitude to me. No." Don’t think of me as a bad person anymore.”
Chen Xiangfang sighed: "Xiaolou is right. We are all good people. We have no shortage of money. They say we are here to make money, but in fact we are helping the poor. Yelia, you can't make nonsense in front of reporters anymore." Pay attention to your image."
Jelia nodded and said: "Yes. I understand. Let Anita deal with reporters in the future. I will handle the last step." As they spoke, the two came to the backyard. The other grandmothers were waiting for them in the living room.
A letter from Li Guolou has been passed on to the grandmothers a long time ago. Xie Xiuzhu said: "Grandma, please make up your mind about what Xiaolou's letter said."
Chen Xiangfang picked up her daughter Li Lingling and said: "Don't listen to Xiaolou. We are too busy. How can we go out of the city to see the dirt-dusted Great Wall? Who wants to climb the Great Wall? Raise your hand."
No one raised their hands. Only Li Lingling said in a sweet voice, "I want my dad to carry me up to the Great Wall."
Xie Xiuzhu nodded and said: "Then prepare what the small building wants and let Na Bazi leave the city. We will prepare for the charity hall and try to hold the first reception the day after tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. The first goal is five. .The last one will be held at the British Club. To defraud foreigners of their money."
The other grandmothers echoed this and were overjoyed. Finally they had their own business and could show off their talents to seduce rich men.
Zhen Yuhuan sighed: "It's not good for Mike to be alone outside the city. There are many vixens. I think it's better to send a grandma to take care of him. Shelia, you better go."
Shelia was extremely dissatisfied and furious. She asked: "Anita, why do you want me to go out of the city to blow dust?"
"Hey, Shelia, you have to be self-aware. You are British. You show up on many occasions. It will arouse public anger. Wait until later. Let us make the Charity Hall a turmoil. You come forward again." Zhen Yuhuan said with helpless hands. Yitan. She is thinking about this family.
"Humph." Shelia sulked, but there was nothing she could do. The foreigners that the Qing people hated the most were the British. If she had stood at a charity party, some rich people would not donate.
Wu Peipei said softly: "Xie Liya, don't be angry. I will accompany you out of the city to relax."
"Ah." The other grandmothers were shocked. The shady people also wanted to go on a trip. They all persuaded Wu Peipei to give up this bad idea. Wu Peipei accepted death and pouted in anger and refused to change.
Chen Xiangfang was twisted into a tight knot at first glance. She said helplessly: "Pei Pei, cover your face when you go out. Don't let outsiders see your face. If you can't do it, just pretend to be a believer."
Wu Peipei's face improved a little. She smiled and said: "Well, grandma is still reasonable. You spend all day traveling around and showing off your faces. The scenery is endless. I am bored to death staying at home. Why don't you find a small building to relieve your boredom? You guys Understand me."
"Chi chi chi chi." The grandmothers were not having a formal fight. My daughter Li Lingling didn't know what to say. She didn't understand what was so funny about it.
The grandmothers in the living room were talking and laughing. They were in a good mood. Even Li Lingling learned to hold the little Mao Tou. The arch in the courtyard made a "pop" sound. Someone was calling the door outside.
Xie Xiuzhu said anxiously: "It's broken. Which child is in trouble? Or he is sick."
"Bah, bah, bah, crow's mouth, Second Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about? Let's talk after you open the door." Chen Xiangfang glanced and looked outside the courtyard angrily.
Xie Ma ran in in a hurry and said in a panic: "Grandma, Second Grandma, Third Grandma, something big has happened to all of you."
Xie Xiuzhu said anxiously: "Which child is dead?"
Mother Xie waved her hands hurriedly and gasped: "No matter what happens in our house, there is news from outside. Wu Defu's family has been fired. The master is not at home. What should we do?"
The grandmothers were shocked and started asking questions. They were frightened and afraid that it would be their turn to be the next person to ransack the house. Chen Xiangfang suddenly remembered Li Guolou's unusual behavior. She smiled and waved her hands and said, "Stop talking. I know. What's going on? Xiaolou had already prepared for it, so he ran outside the city and ignored it. We women don't mind men's business and go play cards."
"Oh." The grandmothers felt a stone fall in their hearts. They all talked about Wu Defu and his wife. The concubine was not a decent person and took advantage of Li Guolou. They should cut off the relationship with this kind of person as soon as possible. They don't need to worry about this kind of person.