Chapter 263 Original Sin 72
As the villagers said, the good days they have now, with good food and clothing and an abundance of meat, and the prosperity of every household, are all thanks to the benevolence of Yun Shuangshuang and Feng Jinyan. The two benefactors never asked for anything in return, and the villagers felt they couldn’t repay them. So, if they could earn something just by putting in some effort, it would be shameful to take the benefactors’ money; therefore, they resolutely refused any payment.
Yun Shuangshuang and the villagers debated the money issue for quite a while without reaching a conclusion. Given the urgency of the rescue situation, Yun Shuangshuang eventually compromised and brought a truck full of bamboo rafts to the disaster area.
Upon hearing Yun Shuangshuang explain the origin of the bamboo rafts, Song Lian realized that she wasn’t acting on her own whims. It was known that Yun Shuangshuang, at such a young age, was already the owner of a large hotel and that donating these items wouldn’t be a burden for her. Therefore, Song Lian, who had a dire need for these, accepted them without further politeness.
After accepting the bamboo rafts, Song Lian warmly thanked Yun Shuangshuang repeatedly before instructing his soldiers to come over and unload all the bamboo rafts from the truck and transfer them to the military vehicles.
Once the bamboo rafts were unloaded, Yun Shuangshuang gestured for the truck driver to leave while she stayed behind. This puzzled Song Lian, who looked at her and asked, "Miss Yun, is there anything else?"
"Nothing much, I just plan to volunteer and help out with you all in the county later," Yun Shuangshuang said with a smile, then looked around for a shovel to help clear the road, completely ignoring Song Lian’s surprise at her answer.
Seeing that Yun Shuangshuang really intended to clear the road with his soldiers, Song Lian had no choice but to stop her. His gaze at Yun Shuangshuang was akin to looking at a well-intentioned but nuisance child.
"Young lady, I understand your good intentions, and your compassion is evident, but some things are not suitable for someone your age. I know you are very capable, making so much money at such a young age. But being smart doesn’t mean you can do everything. It’s dangerous here, and rescuing people isn’t as simple as you think. Saving lives in a disaster requires not just intelligence but immense physical strength and involves significant risks, including risking your life. You’re still young; should anything happen, think how heartbroken your parents would be..."
Song Lian tried earnestly to persuade Yun Shuangshuang, rummaging through his mind for everything he could say. But Yun Shuangshuang just looked at him with a smile, not speaking, and showed no sign of being swayed.
Seeing that Song Lian was parched from talking, Yun Shuangshuang kindly handed him a bottle of mineral water she had put in her pocket earlier. Thirsty, Song Lian took it and drank it all in a few gulps without further thought.
After drinking, Song Lian realized what had happened, then looked at the smiling Yun Shuangshuang and suddenly felt speechless. In his mind, an expansive grassland populated with Divine Beasts unfolded at once, contemplating how strange this girl’s temperament was!
When Yun Shuangshuang saw Song Lian stop talking, she finally said, "Officer, I understand your meaning, but I’m not here to cause trouble or overestimate my abilities. I know the dangers of wanting to volunteer. I know that when clearing roads, there’s the risk of sudden mudslides. I know if I go to save people without enough physical strength, I might fail and become a burden. I know disaster relief won’t provide comfortable living or even ample rest, which is a luxury. I’ve considered all this thoroughly."