Chapter 50: Emergency Relief (Part 7)

In addition to the original ten jins of rice, ten jins of flour, and ten jins of noodles, Zhao Xiulan also added two jins of sesame oil, twenty eggs, two pieces of cured meat, and ten sausages.

With these things, Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen could live well for a while.

Seeing Zhao Xiulan taking out these things, Auntie Chen was stunned.

Zhao Xiulan had brought out all good stuff. Apart from those few grains, there were also sesame oil, eggs, sausages, and cured meat.

Auntie Chen couldn’t remember the last time she had seen such good things.

Originally, Auntie Chen thought it would be good enough to exchange for a little grain, but she didn’t expect Zhao Xiulan to give so many good things.

Auntie Chen’s voice trembled as she said to Zhao Xiulan, “Xiulan, these things are too valuable. How could my meagre belongings exchange for so much? I would be grateful if you could exchange some grains with me, but so much… I can’t accept it!”

Even though she really wanted them and wanted to eat them, her integrity prevented her from accepting them.

Zhao Xiulan smiled and replied to Auntie Chen, “Auntie, please accept them. If you think it’s too much, just consider it as my gift to help you and Uncle Chen nourish your bodies. Don’t be polite with me. In my heart, your jewellery is worth all these things!

“Moreover, both you and Uncle Chen make me feel very close, so consider these as my heartfelt gifts.”

Auntie Chen was momentarily touched and speechless. She held Zhao Xiulan’s hand and said, “Xiulan, Auntie doesn’t know what to say to express my gratitude. I can only say thank you very much. I will always remember your kindness.”

Auntie Chen felt that she had encountered a really good person today. Not only did she save her and Uncle Chen, but she also exchanged so much food for them.

With these grains, they could support themselves for a while, at least they could survive for now.

Auntie Chen dared not leave these things in plain sight and quickly hid them away.

Even in front of Zhao Xiulan, Auntie Chen did not conceal where she hid the grains.

She moved the coal stove aside and then pried open the floor underneath, revealing a small underground compartment.

Such a hidden place, ordinary people would not be able to find it. Auntie Chen could open it in front of her, indicating that she completely trusted her.

Auntie Chen explained to Zhao Xiulan with a wry smile, “Ah, Xiulan, people come here to search from time to time. If we don’t hide our things, they will surely be found. Fortunately, we have this underground compartment. Others don’t know about it, so we can secretly hide some things. Otherwise, I’m afraid even the jewellery I gave you would have been looted.”

Auntie Chen’s words were full of bitterness and helplessness, but this was indeed their situation.

Zhao Xiulan was grateful that Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen had made preparations and hidden some things. Otherwise, their current days would be even more difficult.

“Uncle Chen, Auntie Chen, I’ll leave now. If you run out of food, I’ll bring you some more. You can rest assured that my goods are legitimate and there won’t be any risks. If you still have things to exchange, I’ll try my best to bring you some good items.” Before leaving, Zhao Xiulan reminded them.

Seeing Uncle Chen and Auntie Chen’s situation, Zhao Xiulan couldn’t ignore them in the future. Since she had helped, she would help to the end.

Hearing Zhao Xiulan’s words, Auntie Chen cried with gratitude, “Xiulan, you are really a good person!”

(End of Chapter 50)