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Chapter 178 Hidden Resentment
Seven hundred thousand merit points may seem like a lot, but in reality, it's not enough if you really want to spend them.
For example, that fire truck cost over 300,000 yuan, which immediately used up most of her hard-earned merit points. Such large items are really not cheap.
Jiang Mianmian decided that after collecting this batch of 'debts,' she would continue to travel around and save some more people, which would be even more meritorious.
After two busy days, all the 'debts' were collected, and the pregnant old man was released. As for their subsequent tasks, they had already been amended in the contract. If they were not obedient, Taoyuan would issue punishments.
I have to say, this is incredibly convenient.
Master Yuan also investigated the matter thoroughly and found that, just as she had guessed, Madam Yuan, He Jiaoniang, had taken a liking to her brother-in-law—Master Yuan in his youth and handsome days. So she poisoned her own sister to death, married into the Yuan family, and because Yuan Pei was young and intelligent, fearing that the matter would be exposed and that he would become uncontrollable as he grew up, she simply created an 'accident'. Over the years, she has managed the household affairs and has emptied half of the Yuan family's coffers. And so on.
Instead of divorcing his wife, Master Yuan broke her legs, stopped her from using her hands, and imprisoned her.
However, Jiang Mianmian didn't care about this; she was quite satisfied with the apology prepared by Master Yuan.
Fifty thousand taels of gold, fifty thousand shi of grain, and various livestock and seafood.
These things further filled her warehouse! The variety of living creatures in Peach Blossom Spring also became even more abundant!
With the Yuan family and the affairs of the prefectural city temporarily settled, Jiang Mianmian settled down in Taoyuan to discuss various personnel settings in the 'management system' with Jiu Niang and the others, and collected merit points every day.
In order to survive, the gentry in the prefectural city exceeded their daily quotas, not only distributing porridge, digging cellars, and building houses, but also spending money to buy ice from her. The refugees' lives were much better, and their merit points were rising like a waterfall.
The number of views quickly surpassed one million, and Jiang Mianmian's title of Peach Blossom Spring Master was upgraded again, with the number of various slots doubling. She only kept a portion of the custom slots and released the rest.
Everyone at the campsite was scrambling to get their hands on it. Everyone knew that the valley was better than the campsite, and the paradise was even better than the valley!
Those who couldn't go would learn to stop Jiang Mianmian's car, but unfortunately they didn't have enough points, didn't have any special skills, and weren't old, weak, sick, or disabled. Not only did they fail to stop the car, but they were also forcibly sent to do hard labor, so no one dared to do it anymore.
However, some resentment inevitably lingers in my heart.
Early that morning, the camp patrol found four girls covered in blood at the entrance.
Having heard too much propaganda, they knew that people outside were treacherous and dared not bring them to the camp. Just as they were about to send someone back to report to the patrol captain, they saw Mianmian Fujun's car arrive.
Jiang Mianmian noticed something was wrong. After getting out of the car, she looked at the group and realized they looked familiar. "Take them to the nearest cave first. When they wake up, give them some water to drink, wash them clean, and then ask them what happened. Report back to me in the conference room."
The patrol team readily agreed and watched Jiang Mianmian leave.
The captain directed the female team members to carry the person away, following Fu Jun's instructions.
The female team members finally had a chance to prove themselves, and they sneered arrogantly, "Who said we were useless in the patrol team? Look, now we're the ones who have to step in!"
Not only does the Central Brigade, which Jiang Mianmian frequents, have its own camp, but each brigade also has its own camp, so each brigade must be equipped with a patrol team. The twelve hours of the day are divided into three shifts, and each shift is divided into four teams responsible for patrolling in four directions, ensuring that there are people on every route at every moment.
This job looks tiring, because you not only have to patrol, but also train and learn martial arts. But the pay is good. When the announcement was first made, everyone was eager to get in. What puzzled them even more was that they wanted both male and female members!
At the time, many people protested, saying that women couldn't do anything and even tried to persuade Jiang Mianmian to give all the spots to men.
Jiang Mianmian didn't say anything, but found a few tough and burly men and beat them up.
Now none of them dared to say anything more. Deep down, they were still resentful. Although they were patrolling in the same team, they deliberately gave them the cold shoulder.
Even now, they remain unconvinced, arguing, "It's not like we can't carry them; we're just looking out for your reputations as women!"
"Pah! What time is it? Why are you still talking about reputation? Look at your skinny arms, do you even think you can lift her?"
The speaker was the most outspoken woman among the female team members. She used to be known as the "poisonous widow," but since joining the patrol team, no one dared to call her that anymore. Everyone politely called her Sister Pan or Captain Pan.
Pan Lian rolled her eyes at him, then bent down and easily picked up one of the girls.
He used half his strength to hug her, but when he actually held her in his arms, he realized that the girl was incredibly light; he could easily use only 30% of his strength! A hint of pity appeared in his eyes. "I don't know how she got into this state. Look how thin she is."
Seeing that everyone else had also been picked up, she urged, "Let's go, hurry up and get them over there."
Several female team members carried the person away quickly.
The remaining team members exchanged knowing glances. "What's so great about him? He just saved a few people. Pshaw."
"But it's been so long, why does our camp seem to be completely isolated from the world? Not only have we not received any calls for help, but no one has come to rob us either?"
"That must be because Mianmian Fujun prayed to the fairy to bless us, right? Isn't that great? As long as we can survive, what's wrong with that?"
"Yes, I think life is better now than before. We don't have to pay taxes, we don't have to farm, and we don't have to worry about where our next meal will come from! We just have to do the work according to the team leader's requirements. Isn't that great?"
"I still need to work harder, the more I work, the more I earn. Maybe if I accumulate enough points, I'll be selected next time there are openings in Taoyuan."
As they talked, they drifted off-topic.
Without noticing, a large bird appeared in the sky, hovering quietly for a while before quickly flying north.
In the conference room, Jiang Mianmian took out a thick stack of appointment letters. "Now, let Lord Shi announce the appointments for Taoyuan. These appointments will be publicized for five days. If any problems are found during the publicity period, the qualifications of the corresponding personnel will be re-examined. If there are no abnormalities, we will officially convene the Taoyuan Conference. At that time, the fairy will also participate remotely, so everyone must take it seriously."
After spouting a series of high-sounding words, she shoved all the things into Shi Yi's hands, secretly relieved.
She still prefers a free and unrestrained life. If it weren't for the fact that Peach Blossom Spring is tied to her, she really wouldn't want to get involved in this management system. But since she has made the choice, she has to take responsibility. She can only choose a capable 'assistant', such as Shi Yi.
Shi Yi cleared his throat and introduced himself, "Everyone, I am Shi Yi, and I am also the Chief Secretary of Taoyuan."