Chapter 121 Bodhisattva Heart, Thunderous Methods

After sending Teacher Jiu’er off, Miao Yunyou contacted Qin Yuechuan.

The call connected almost instantly. In the background, the faint rustle of paper and the tapping of a keyboard could be heard, revealing that Qin Yuechuan was busy at work.

Miao Yunyou briefly explained that there were more than thirty temporary workers who needed ID cards.

After she finished, a brief silence fell on the other end.

Qin Yuechuan paused for a few seconds, then asked cautiously: “Is it thirty or so every month, or just…?”

Miao Yunyou: “…Look at this question—clearly someone who’s been through similar situations before.”

She reassured him: “It’s only thirty or so, don’t worry.”

Qin Yuechuan didn’t seem entirely reassured: “So you mean just these thirty for now, and the future situation is uncertain, right?”

Miao Yunyou: “…If you put it that way, it’s not entirely wrong.”

On the other end came a deep sigh, full of fatigue, helplessness, and a faint sense of resignation: “Oh well, I’m used to it.”

Rubbing his throbbing brow, Qin Yuechuan spoke again, in a clear, methodical tone like a well-rehearsed bureaucratic guideline, meticulous yet formal: “Understood. Please have Miss Miao take registration photos of all of them with a phone. Place them all in a single folder, named with their full name, age, and gender. Compress the folder and send it to me—it’ll be fine.”

Miao Yunyou twitched at the corner of her mouth.

How experienced must this person be? How many “stateless” people has he helped get ID cards?

To mask her inner amazement, she asked seriously, keeping her tone formal: “Um… Mr. Qin, should the background of the ID photos be white? I remember normal ID cards always have white backgrounds.”

Qin Yuechuan paused for half a second, then replied in a completely “I don’t care but still responsible” tone of a corporate slave: “No need to worry about the background color. Red, blue, white—all are fine. Our backend will adjust the photos, change the backgrounds, and unify the format. As long as the format is consistent, it won’t affect processing.”

Miao Yunyou: “…Confirmed—it’s clear now. This business is practiced to perfection.”

She asked cautiously: “Are there any other requirements?”

This time, Qin Yuechuan’s tone carried a bit more seriousness: “We have no other requirements. The only requirement is that you must manage this group of employees properly. Can you do that, Miss Miao?”

Miao Yunyou replied confidently: “Absolutely.”

The night before, Miao Yunyou and Magistrate Lu had agreed that everyone would rest for a day, then start working according to a five-days-on, two-days-off schedule.

The next day, the first group of fifteen people arrived.

Each of them looked very happy to be back.

They had realized that this place was not a trap, nor a danger—it was a place where they could eat well, stay warm, and earn a living with their own hands.

By working properly here, they could not only support themselves but also bring a lifeline to their families and neighbors in the county.

Eyes that had once been numb and hopeless now shone brightly.

Also accompanying them were the two kids, Lu Yunxiao and Li Manchang.

Unlike the others on the five-days-on schedule, the two boys had decided to work full attendance for the month, to learn more and broaden their experience.

Miao Yunyou agreed—this was only possible this month anyway.

The reason was simple: September was coming.

In August, it could be explained as relatives’ or employees’ children on summer vacation. But in September, the park would absolutely not allow two children who were supposed to be in school to be there.

The two boys were of similar age. Though they had fought over a scrap of paper belonging to Xie Dingnian the first time they met, they had since made up, arm-in-arm, inseparable friends. Chattering together, their eyes full of curiosity for new things.

They had even shared their lifelong dreams:

Lu Yunxiao wanted to be a great swordsman, roaming the world with a sword.

Li Manchang dreamed of becoming a high-ranking official to bring welfare to the people.

May they both have bright futures!

Following Qin Yuechuan’s instructions, Miao Yunyou found a large white wall and took ID photos of everyone, including the two boys.

The national security bureau’s efficiency was astonishing. In less than two days, the complete set of over thirty ID cards was delivered via courier.

(A small episode Miao Yunyou didn’t know about:)

After receiving all the ID cards, she went through them one by one to verify against each person, just to make sure names and photos matched.

The villagers standing opposite her, seeing their faces printed clearly on these small cards, pupils shrinking, faces paling, hearts racing with awe and shock, yet they dared not reveal any emotion in front of Miao Yunyou. They forced themselves to remain calm.

Only after Miao Yunyou finished checking and safely put away all the ID cards did everyone finally relax.

Once she disappeared from sight, they whispered cautiously:

“Did you see that just now? On… on the card, that’s… us!”

“Not just our faces! I think a part of our soul has been sealed into that card!”

“Miao Jiaozhu is truly a heavenly deity on earth, her methods are unmatched…”

“A bodhisattva’s heart combined with thunderous methods is natural. Don’t worry—we just work hard, and Miao Jiaozhu won’t harm mortals like us!”

“You’re right! We just work hard to repay the great kindness of our teacher!”

“Yes! Work hard! Never cause trouble for the teacher!”

“Absolutely live up to Miao Jiaozhu! And also to Magistrate Lu and Master Xie!”

In their hushed voices, there was no fear—only growing respect and loyalty.

Dear Miao Jiaozhu, in a corner where you do not see, today, yet again, you were misunderstood.

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