In fact, when Liu's father first explained those profound principles to them, except He Yuanhua, no one else understood much and was confused.

After all, for people like them, if they can't even afford food and clothing, then there's no point in pursuing their ideals. When Liu Caiyun bought them clothes and meat buns, they really felt the beauty of life.

Liu Caiyun told He Yuanhua that they were going to the provincial capital and also gave him a general account of the situation at home.

He Yuanhua listened obediently, occasionally agreeing with someone to show that he understood.

When Liu Caiyun brought so many people back to the village, it was noon, and everyone in every household had returned. When several families at the head of the village saw Liu Caiyun bringing so many people back, they all came out to watch the fun.

Since no one came to ask her, she pretended not to know and walked away with her head down.

When Liu's mother saw Liu Caiyun bringing back so many people, she was also surprised, but she quickly reacted and invited them into the house.

"Mom, Dad and I have already talked to them. Let's settle them down first. I'll tell you the details after lunch."

"Okay. With so many people here, there won't be enough for lunch. I'll ask the kitchen to make some noodles!"

"it is good."

Liu Xiaomei, Fang Chenhao, Li Wan'er and other youngest children in the family looked at the newcomers with curiosity. There were a few little girls of their age among them, who looked so pitiful with their dirty appearance. It was just like when they were fleeing. Fortunately, now they all lived a happy life with Grandma Liu's family and no longer had to go hungry.

The other group of children also looked at them. Although they were not wearing fancy clothes, they were still envious. Especially because they looked chubby, it was obvious that they were not hungry, and their faces were full of smiles. They were particularly envious.

"Yuen Wah, take the children and follow me. I will take you to wash your faces and hands first. After lunch, I will boil some hot water for you in the afternoon, and everyone can wash well. You are all good children. I know you are all doing this to make a living. Life will get better in the future."

"Thank you, Aunt Caiyun!"

After Liu's mother went to the kitchen and told the cooks to make some more noodles for lunch, she went to the main room and took out some homemade cotton towels.

Liu Caiyun led the twenty-three little beggars and walked step by step into the simple hut at the edge. The whole hut was long and narrow, and the space was not very large. It was designed for washing and had three small compartments, one for men and two for women and children. There was no other way when there were too many people. They had more women and children now, so basically they were mixed.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the half-open window, onto the wet ground, covering this narrow place with a layer of soft golden gauze.

Inside the compartment is a slate platform for placing the washbasin, and there is a wooden shelf next to it for hanging things.

"Children, come here, let's wash our hands and faces first, so that we can look more energetic." Liu Caiyun's voice was gentle and firm, and her eyes were full of maternal radiance and unquestionable strength. The little beggars looked at each other, a little timid, but more curious and expectant. Because they had never seen such a room before. Even He Yuanhua had never seen it before, and their family had never had such a room before.

They slowly gathered around Liu Caiyun, as obedient as lost lambs finding their shepherd.

Liu Caiyun asked someone to prepare several basins of warm water. Liu's mother also came over at this time, holding a few cotton towels that had been washed to a white color.

"These handkerchiefs are all clean. I'll give each of them one for their own use later. Now let's be particular."

"Thank you, grandma. That's great." He Yuanhua politely thanked her. The other children heard her and followed suit, saying "Thank you, grandma!"

"You're welcome. You'll be our children from now on. There's no need to be so reserved."

Liu Caiyun asked He Yuanhua to take a few boys to a compartment to buy their jewelry. She took the girls to another compartment, and Liu's mother helped to share some of the girls' jewelry.

There were about six or seven people in each of the three small compartments. The little ones were very well behaved and lined up in order. They didn’t make any noise or make any noise, which was really heartbreaking to see.

You have to know that children of their age are hated by their parents. There is no trace of mischief and vitality in them.

Liu Caiyun started with the oldest children, gently helping them roll up their sleeves, carefully applying natural soap, and then patiently scrubbing each of their little hands until there was no dirt between their fingers. After each child was washed, a long-lost smile appeared on their face, a feeling of happiness of being loved and respected.

The twenty-three little beggars, under the guidance of Liu Caiyun, washed themselves and revealed their true appearance. They looked at each other, as if they were getting to know their companions all day long. The air was filled with a fresh and slightly shy breath, which was the beginning of a new life and the breath of hope.

"Okay, let's go eat now. I'll get water for you all to take a bath and change into new clothes in the afternoon. From today on, you must learn to take care of yourself, okay?" Liu Caiyun stood among the children and said earnestly.

He Yuanhua looked at the child who had obviously regained some energy and said firmly, "Okay..."

"it is good……"

"Let's go, let's go eat."

There are too many people and there are not enough tables, chairs and benches at home.

"Caiyun, let the older children stand, and the younger children and Xiaomei should sit at the table inside to eat. By the way, what are their names? Forget it, there are so many people that I can't remember them even if you tell them."

"Mom, it's okay. I'll make the arrangements. You can go eat. It's getting late."

"Okay, we didn't have enough food before, so it's good for the children to have some noodles. They often go hungry one day and eat some noodles to nourish their stomachs. I'll make something delicious to celebrate their arrival in the evening."

"Okay, the oldest one is called He Yuanhua, and I can't remember all the others' names. I will handle their formalities this afternoon and ask for their names then."

"That's fine. If it's embarrassing, just change their names and take them all to the county government to go through household registration procedures. Without household registration, you can't even send them to school. They'll just be slaves."

"Mom, I get it. Dad has already said that he will be back in the afternoon, so let him come. I am really not good at naming things."

"Okay, okay, you should eat quickly too."

After her mother left the kitchen, Liu Caiyun called He Yuanhua over and said, "We don't have that many tables, chairs, and benches at home now. You older children can stay in the kitchen, and I'll take the younger ones to clean up and sit down to eat."

"Aunt Caiyun, it's okay, go eat first. We can take care of ourselves, so you don't have to worry about us."

Seeing that he was very persistent, Liu Caiyun introduced the situation in the kitchen to him and left.

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