Chapter 1479: Chicks 4 (Part 2) Back to Back

It is just September 1st today

At 7 o'clock in the morning, the entrance of a school in the middle floor was already crowded with many students. Many students looked unhappy, carrying large and small bags, ready to enter the school gate. Except for some young children, the older children came to school by themselves.

"Classmate, do you want to buy a watch!"

A childish voice sounded among some female students on one side of the school gate. The group of girls looked at the boy of seven or eight years old, with curly hair and old but clean clothes. A younger girl of four or five years old carrying a small bag next to him looked at them cautiously.

"What styles are there?"

The boy immediately raised his arm and rolled up his sleeves. On it were metal watches of different colors, and some cute little objects, including watches with "Special Warfare Zero" patterns, each of which looked quite delicate.

"How much?"

"10 yuan a piece."

But many girls were in trouble at this time because they had no cash on them. The boy immediately took out a light and shadow mobile phone. The female students were a little surprised and quickly completed the transaction. The female students chose their favorite watches. The boy turned to other people again, and the little girl behind him followed closely.

"Shima, today should be a good harvest. You can have whatever you want later."

At this time, in a team of Section 5 on duty in the distance, several members of Section 5 were going to arrest the two children. The team leader stopped them and shook his head.

"Forget it, these are two children from the local orphanage. Let's just pretend we didn't see them."

"It's not good to leave it alone, Captain."

The team leader smiled and shook his head.

"As long as these little ghosts don't cause any trouble, let them go."

This kind of watch made after work has become popular during this period of time. Many people in the upper class will wear one, whether it is a watch or a pocket watch. This retro style is spreading in the city, and many people like solid wood furniture.

In less than 20 minutes, Owen had sold more than ten watches and immediately earned more than 100 yuan. The key point was that the people from the 5th department did not come to manage. They made these watches made of waste metal and then painted by themselves. The cost of this watch was more than 2 yuan, and they could make a lot of money.

Owen saw that school started today and he should be able to sell a lot. He ordered a lot of watches from his friends who made watches in the orphanage, and then wholesaled them at a low price and sold them on the street.

Originally, the sale of this kind of goods needs to meet regulatory qualifications and needs to pay taxes, but no one cares. Now the orphanage where Owen and Xima are located has become a small commodity processing factory.

All this is thanks to Peristan and Xingyuan. The two often find some craftsmen who are willing to help to teach the children something. Now most children can make some small gadgets. After making them, they can sell them on the street easily. Life in the orphanage began to change two years ago. Everyone does not need to wait for relief money and can still have money in their hands. The children who earn the most can earn two to three thousand a month.

"Child, come here."

At this time, the team leader of Section 5 shouted, Owen and Xima walked over, and some section members came up. Xima looked a little scared.

"10 yuan a piece, everyone."

Several section members began to choose, and then bought some with Owen. There were more than ten watches left. Owen started to sell them on this busy street again. At 8:34, all the watches in Owen's hand were sold out. Xima smiled and looked at Owen happily.

In just one morning, 500 yuan had been made. After deducting the cost, nearly 400 yuan was earned in one morning.

"Let's go back for breakfast."

Xima nodded. She didn't like to talk much. She only spoke occasionally, but the person she talked to was limited to Owen. Owen took Xima away from this busy street, but when passing a snack shop, they were attracted by the aroma and looked over involuntarily.

But the two didn't go. The cheapest food in the snack shop here costs 1 yuan a piece. They planned to go back to the orphanage and make some food for themselves.

In the orphanage nowadays, no one needs to worry about their lives. They have money to buy whatever they want to eat. The orphanage is now more like a small trading market. Everyone will trade spontaneously. After getting items from the people, they will pay and take them outside to sell.

Every month, each person only needs to give 10 yuan to the dean to support the water and electricity costs. Most of the children have transformed their rooms into their own factories. Owen and Xima will make some small glowing objects. The sales of these things are okay every month, but the price is low. Many things can only be used in some banquet venues or store decorations. There is always demand, but most of them rely on primitive machines to process, and the output cannot keep up.

The two can only make more than 20 from morning to night, but the monthly income is not cheap.

The money is managed by Owen, and Xima has never complained. The two are already hungry. They just ate a little porridge prepared last night in the morning, and now they are very hungry.

On an old and deserted street, most of the shops were closed, but there was a small supermarket that was still open. Owen thought for a while and then walked towards the supermarket.

"It's rare to make so much money today, let's buy some meat."

Xima said after hesitating for a while.

"J."

After thinking for a while, Owen pulled Xima and walked away. The two of them entered the supermarket first. When the supermarket owner saw the two of them, he immediately smiled and went over to say hello, and then he carried a bag of things and handed them to them.

There were some fairly fresh vegetables inside, many of which were from yesterday. The two of them happily thanked them again and again.

After the two bought 500 grams of pork, they turned around and left. 500 grams of pork costs more than 10 yuan, which was a bit reluctant for the two of them. The light and shadow mobile phone cost nearly 2,000 yuan. They also did it to facilitate business and finally saved money. bought.

I rarely make phone calls on weekdays. I only pay 5 yuan per month for phone and Internet service fees, and I rarely browse the web because Internet service fees are not cheap.

After leaving the supermarket, the two walked towards the orphanage, but as soon as they returned to the entrance of the orphanage, they heard a violent noise, the sound of something smashing, and the sound of glass breaking. The two ran away quickly In the past, some children who came to the street early to sell things were also standing at the door, watching, and the hysterical roar of the director Liu Ting came from the orphanage.

"Get out, get out of here."

There was a loud bang and the sound of glass breaking again.

Owen pulled Xima and ran over. After asking, he found out that someone from the business department was coming.

The two took a look and realized that people from Section 1, Section 5, Section 6, Section 7, Section 8 and Section 9 were all here, including the councilors from the district office.

"Don't get excited Liu Ting first, let's have a good talk."

A council member stood at the door of the dean's office. At this time, the dean's office was in a mess, and dean Liu Ting was extremely excited at this time.

"You bastards, scum, go away. If you want to do anything, you can do whatever you want. You don't care about the criminal cases in society. Now you want these children to die. Are you human? It's what humans do. You scumbags know exactly where the pitiful monthly relief money has been in the past few years. What do you want to do now? If you want, just kill these children now. Take out the gun immediately and pull the trigger to save them from being expelled one day."

More than 40 people from the administrative department came, but everyone just stood silently in the yard. No one spoke, including several local regional officers. Everyone seemed to be waiting for Liu Ting, who was extremely excited, to calm down.

"Liu Ting, we are here today just to find a solution. No one said they want these children to die. Please calm down first."

At this time, all the children in the orphanage put down their work and just looked at these people angrily. The orphanage is now very large, with nearly 200 people.

Some new wooden houses have even been built in the front and back yards. Nearly 70% of the children are able to be self-reliant, and there are still some younger children who need care.

Liu Ting began to sob at this time.

"How on earth do you want these children to survive? Tell me, who of you can afford it, you? You? Or you?"

Liu Ting pointed at the people in the business department, but no one answered. The councilor of the district office in front of her was childhood sweethearts with Liu Ting. He came here to persuade Liu Ting not to continue like this, because they His behavior has violated the law. If it is not controlled, it will not be easy for them if the people above investigate it, but everyone knows the current situation.

This orphanage slowly improved two years ago. Liu Ting's family was originally a large local family, but after her parents died, Liu Ting began to run the orphanage because she saw those helpless people. The child finally made up his mind to do something for these children.

After the orphanage was established, Liu Ting realized that the funds were simply not enough. The children were like monsters that would eat money. Liu Ting's family fortune was gone in a few years. Coupled with various problems in the city, the orphanage continued to struggle. It has been very difficult since.

In the past, we relied on some donations to get through the most difficult times. Later, welfare subsidies appeared, and because of the use of local councillors, including some corrupt elements in the administrative department, very little ended up in the hands of the orphanage.

Finally, thanks to a series of activities launched by Pai Rui Stan and Xing Yuan, the orphanage turned around. They regularly donated to the orphanage every year. However, now these people came to say that what Liu Ting did was illegal.

Liu Ting was about to explode. Because of everything these people said this morning, they hoped that Liu Ting could go through the relevant qualifications and procedures. Before these things were completed, no more business activities were allowed.

Liu Ting is not a fool. It is impossible to go through these procedures. Many of the small items made by these children are not qualified at all, but they can earn some money to maintain their lives. What they are doing now is equivalent to Let these children die.

"Okay, everyone, let's go back today. I will have a good talk with Liu Ting."

At this time, the children around looked at the person in charge angrily, followed by a burst of shouting.

"Get out."

All the children shouted for a while. No one had ever paid attention to them, and no one had cared about them. But now these people came and wanted to take away everything from everyone. Some younger children started crying.

A large number of department officials left the orphanage, and several department officials looked at everything helplessly.

"There is no other way. Someone will bring them some food later. This matter must be resolved. After all, we are in a dilemma."

Several officers also discussed and tried to send some food and drink when applying for relevant qualifications, so that at least these children would not starve. They also felt helpless. After all, human hearts are made of flesh, and most officers We all know how this orphanage came through the suffering step by step.

Therefore, they asked their clerks not to care about these children selling small items.

Liu Ting pressed her head angrily and cried. She didn't know what to do. If the children lost their only source of income, death would be waiting for them. It was difficult for the orphanage to be able to accommodate more children. live on.

The children all gathered together, hoping to comfort Liu Ting. At this time, there were cries everywhere in the yard. Occasionally, they ran over with a smile, stood on a table and shouted.

"Since it's just about qualifications, let's all work together. As long as we work harder, we will definitely pass the qualification review. There is no need for us to cry. We can all choose our own way of survival. This is our way of survival."

Owen's words had some effect, but many children were more confused and helpless. At this time, a child said.

"Dean, call Mr. Peristan and Mr. Xingyuan and ask them to help us."

Liu Ting stopped crying. The district councilor in front of her handed over a handkerchief. Several children walked over and kicked and beat the district councilor.

"Jinbiao, why don't you speak for us?"

"Yeah yeah."

The children all started making noises, and the district councilor named Jin Biao smiled helplessly. He often comes here. He helped everyone in the orphanage when it was most difficult, so many people still have a good impression of him.

"I think Owen is right. Don't give up on yourself. Come on, kiddos, let's eat quickly and sell more stuff before the review officially starts."

At Jin Biao's suggestion, many children planned to start cooking for themselves. Liu Ting was still crying. Jin Biao pulled her into the principal's office and started to pack up her things. Many of the things were for the children. Some of the handicrafts she made were semi-finished products. In a rage, Liu Ting threw these things at the people in the business department. They didn't do anything and basically couldn't say anything.

"Why are you making such a fuss? We are in a legal society now, and many things cannot be solved by just making a fuss like this. Stop crying."

Jin Biao was comforted. He had liked Liu Ting a long time ago, but Liu Ting had never promised him anything. However, Jin Biao still came over often, and often used his rights as a council member to organize some charity activities for the orphanage. .

"Then what do you say? Many of the things made by these children are impossible to pass the review, and many of them are even infringement, including technical expenses. These are not affordable for these children. It is not easy. Everyone’s life has improved a bit.”

After Jin Biao picked up the things, he walked to Liu Ting and patted her shoulder comfortingly.

"I will speak out at the next city meeting, but don't expect anything because I am a low-key person and I am just a small, non-sectarian council member."

Liu Ting smiled, pursed her lips, shook her head, and then said thank you.

Looking at the lively children in the yard, Jin Biao sat at the desk, leaning back comfortably and said.

"That's good. I'll contact some shops and let these children work temporarily. Then you don't have to worry about food for the time being. I will find a way."

"Your salary is not high, so don't take your own salary every time."

Liu Ting turned around and leaned against Jin Biao's side. Jin Biao laughed.

"It's nothing, I'm just helping you. After all, you have helped me a lot since I was a child. I can only become a member if you and your children help me canvass votes everywhere."

Liu Ting lowered her head shyly and hummed. At this time, the children's booing sounded outside the window, and Liu Ting left Jin Biao's side in embarrassment.

"Kids, don't come to make fun of adults. Your dean and I are just..."

Jin Biao didn't say anything further because he didn't know what Liu Ting was thinking, so he didn't say they were friends.

"We grew up together."

Owen and Xima were at the stove in the backyard. They planned to make fried meatloaf and had already started tinkering with it. This stuff has a long shelf life and tastes very good. Some children came over with envy.

"Make it smaller, otherwise there won't be enough points."

Xima hummed, and the two of them started cooking hard. In the end, 500 grams of meat was made into meatballs mixed with vegetables and a little bit of meat. They made a lot, and many children came over. In the end, everyone They were given a very small piece, and Hima and Owen only ate a little bit.

This is why Xima doesn't want to buy meat, because every time Owen will share it generously with others.

"It's the last one, you can eat it."

Owen put the last meatball into Xima's bowl. She hummed and ate the meatball without hesitation. After the two of them finished eating, they sat by the stove. Owen smiled happily and looked at Staring at the sky, Xima was leaning against him. The two of them had been almost inseparable since childhood. However, Owen also made it clear that the two were not brother and sister. Xima's mother was his mother's friend and handed Xima over after her death. Entrusted to his mother.

Owen only has some memories, but these memories are very strong. In his memory, Owen is most grateful to Lao Cheng. If it weren't for Lao Cheng, he and Xima might have died on that cold land. Owen often said that he should live well according to his own wishes and live happily every day, because Lao Cheng saved his life, so he had to live well.

Even if there are unhappy things, Owen will smile, because Owen knows that smile is the most precious thing in that land, because his mother said.

Gradually, Owen fell asleep, Xima did not leave. She didn't want to sleep, but if she left now, Owen would wake up. Xima looked at the children who were tidying up around, and looked back at the principal and Jin Biao who were happily chatting in the principal's office. The corners of her mouth rose slightly.

The dean often said to everyone that no matter where they are in the future, as long as they are back to back, they will definitely live well, as long as they have good thoughts in their hearts.

Xingyuan also often talked about not letting the coldness of society swallow up their own kindness when giving lectures to children.

After a while, Liu Ting's mood completely improved. She still called Peristan first, and then called Xingyuan. Xingyuan said he would come right away, while Peristan said he would come later.

"Is Mr. Peristan busy?"

Liu Ting hummed. Now Jin Biao has also thought that if he wants to keep this orphanage system, it is necessary for the two people who are famous in the Brilliant City to speak out, and Jin Biao also plans to visit more famous people in society. Only when everyone speaks out collectively can the orphanage under this model survive.

Nowadays, because of the teaching action initiated by Peristan and Xingyuan in the city, many middle and lower-level orphanages have survived with difficulty.

Jin Biao also knows that the small items sold by children are far below the market price, which has hindered the normal market economy to a certain extent, but there is no way, the children can't survive at all.

Even though there are education subsidies and birth subsidies for children now, these subsidies are limited to families that pay taxes normally, so the children have no chance to get them. But seeing the orphanage finally getting better, Jin Biao must find a way.

"I'm leaving first, you take a rest. I haven't seen you get so angry for a long time. It hurts your health."

Jin Biao said as he was about to leave, and Liu Ting stopped him at this time.

"Hey, by the way, did you go on a blind date before?"

Jin Biao smiled awkwardly.

"Just go to deal with it. After all, if I don't achieve something, I don't plan to get married, of course..."

Jin Biao said with a squinting eye to Liu Ting.

"There are exceptions, forget it."

Looking at Jin Biao leaving, Liu Ting sighed helplessly. She did have a good impression of Jin Biao, but she couldn't take the initiative to speak, and Jin Biao was a bit dull.

Some children began to leave the orphanage with their things, and didn't even clean up the stove. They planned to listen to Jin Biao and try their best to sell the gadgets they made before the formal review began.

Liu Ting glanced at the two children lying beside the stove and smiled helplessly. The two children were indeed a little gloomy at the beginning. They had seen the darkest part of this society at an age when they didn't need to see darkness at all. Xima was okay, but the child named Owen remembered everything. Liu Ting had asked about those cruel memories and couldn't help crying every time.

"As long as everyone stands back to back, we can definitely get through the difficulties!"