I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1541 Fundraising (5)

Seeing that no one spoke, Sister Yun continued, "Ladies, the people affected by this disaster are truly pitiful. They lack food and clothing. I was thinking of ways to help them get through this difficult winter."

Madam Wang, having already decided to work under Yun-jie, astutely took over the conversation.

He said repeatedly, "Yes, it's really pitiful. People were killed or injured, and houses collapsed and were gone. Let's contribute money or labor to help the disaster victims get through this most difficult time."

As fellow Yuanlu people, how could we bear to watch the disaster-stricken people suffer from hunger and starvation, unable to even celebrate the New Year properly?

Everyone saw that the wives of the top leader and the second-in-command had spoken.

He had no choice but to agree, saying, "Heaven has mercy. We are all from Yuanlu, and now that our fellow villagers are in trouble, we must do our part. We can't just watch them suffer."

A group of officials' wives and wealthy women surrounded Yun Jie'er, chatting away, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

The same goes for Xiao Yazi.

Hu Ming said, "The disaster victims outside are really pitiful. I want to donate my favorite inkstone to raise money to help them."

Young Master Wang scratched his head and said, "Mu Chun, I don't have any inkstones to donate. What should I do? I also want to help the disaster victims outside. My fellow villagers are really suffering."

Young Master Deng nodded repeatedly and said, "Mu Chun, if you want to donate an inkstone, I also want to donate one. I have one at home."

Young Master Liang struck a sword-wielding pose and said, "I have a precious sword. I want to donate it to raise money to help disaster victims outside, so that they can have enough to eat, wear, and have a place to live."

The wealthy young master of the Ma family said directly, "I have a monthly allowance, I'll donate it. Hehe, since I'll have to exchange it for money anyway, I might as well just donate it."

Upon hearing this, the young master of the official family rolled his eyes at him.

He felt that Ma Shangjia's son was really filthy greedy.

Money, money, money—all they talk about is money. Even getting into the county school was bought with money.

I disdain associating with them.

Seeing that everyone was unhappy, Hu Ming quickly tried to smooth things over.

He smiled slightly at Young Master Ma and said, "Classmate Ma, your suggestion is excellent. Whether it's donating supplies or money, it's all for the uncles and elders suffering from the disaster outside. I thank you on their behalf."

After speaking, he respectfully bowed to the group of young masters.

When Young Master Ma heard Hu Ming praising him, he laughed and said, "Classmate Yang, you're absolutely right. Hehe, that's what I think too. I'm very happy to be able to help the disaster victims."

Young Master Zeng chimed in, "Yes, the most important thing is to help the disaster victims outside, so that they have clothes to wear, food to eat, and houses to live in. So that they can have a good New Year. Oh dear, I hope there won't be any more snow disasters."

The young men nodded in agreement and began to brainstorm ideas on what to buy with the donated money.

Some people suggested buying steamed buns; in the dead of winter, eating hot steamed buns is the most heartwarming thing.

The moment the idea was uttered, it was met with a shh~~.

Some people suggested buying a cotton quilt, saying that it's very warm to sleep under a cotton quilt in the dead of winter.

For a moment, there was a lot of noise and the atmosphere was intense.

The younger sister's side was much quieter. Mainly because Su was there, so no one dared to make too much noise.

The little girl asked, "Xiaoxiao, what do you want to donate?"

The chubby girl was most reluctant to talk about this topic, pouting as she looked at the thick gold bracelet on her wrist.

I'm going to donate it in a bit, I'm so sad.

The little girl looked at the chubby girl gently and asked in confusion, "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?"

The chubby girl still didn't want to talk.

Little Blackie was getting anxious. Seeing that Aunt Yun was chatting enthusiastically with the ladies, she couldn't bear to stare at Little Fatty for a moment.

The little foot gently stepped on the chubby girl's little cotton shoes.

The chubby girl winced in pain, and when she met the dark-skinned girl's anxious eyes, she immediately understood.

Instantly transforming into a chubby, green-tea-like girl, she mimicked Sister Yun, wiping her eyes with her chubby little hands.

After a while, her eyes reddened as she said, "Sister, I'm feeling sad for the uncles, aunts, and uncles outside. In the dead of winter, even with a fire burning, it's still cold. Their houses are gone, and they have to save money to rebuild them. They definitely can't afford to buy charcoal. Oh, how cold it must be."

The girls nodded in agreement.

The little girl said sympathetically, "Yes, it's so cold. I'm dressed in thick clothes, but I still feel cold when I walk outside. Not to mention being homeless and living under someone else's roof, not only is your body cold, but your heart is even colder."

The chubby girl's eyes were red without her needing any balm.

With a determined look in her heart, she said, "I'm going to donate the gold bracelet to get money to help the uncles, aunts, and other relatives outside buy cotton-padded clothes."

After she finished speaking, she raised her chubby little hand high so that everyone could see her gold bracelet.

The little girl stared at the chubby girl in shock, utterly astonished.

The chubby girl was so generous in donating her gold bracelet. It's unbelievable how kind-hearted she is.

The little black girl also said, "I also want to donate the silver to buy charcoal."

After speaking, she raised the silver bracelet on her hand high, her whole being radiating love.

Little Wang saw that both Little Fatty and Little Black Girl were donating jewelry.

Not wanting to lose face, she said, "Little sister Xiaoxiao, I'm not wearing any jewelry today. I'm wearing two gold bracelets, and I'll donate those too."

After saying that, he pulled out a pouch from his belt, opened it, and found two small gold ingots that glittered.

Don't ask why the little girl Wang carries it with her; she just carries it with her without any reason.

The young girl Liang remembered what her mother had said before she came.

She also chimed in, saying, "I want to donate too. I'm wearing a gold bracelet, and I want to donate it to raise money to help the disaster victims."

The little girl was eager to donate supplies, afraid that if she hesitated, she would be excluded.

On the other end, Sister Yun said directly, "Ladies, if you have any unwanted clothes, blankets, or charcoal at home, you can donate them."

Then Granny Wang led several servants out and bowed to the ladies.

The old clothes, old quilts, and old furniture collected from the Sun family were placed aside.

Sister Yun said, "Our family is small, so we can't donate many old clothes. But we'll donate whatever we can."

He paused for a moment and then said, "If any of you ladies have any items at home that are not equal, you can bring them out. We will collect them and send them to the disaster victims in a unified manner."

Upon seeing the old clothes and items, the ladies nodded repeatedly.

Madam Wu said, "Madam Sun's idea is excellent. The New Year is approaching, and there are many old items that need to be cleaned out. Picking out the usable ones and sending them to the disaster victims would be a truly virtuous act."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Madam Sun, when we get back, I'll see if there's anything old I can salvage at home."

The other ladies all expressed their intention to go home and take a look, and to donate any old items they had used.

Yun Jie'er immediately said, "Thank you, ladies. Tomorrow, please arrange for the supplies to be delivered to the backyard of the yamen. We will register them all and send a list to everyone so that the Qing family knows exactly what supplies are available."

After Sister Yun said that, it became difficult for anyone trying to take advantage of the situation.

Madam Sun said that registration and record-keeping should be carried out and distributed to various prefectures.

If you donate too little, won't you be taken advantage of?