Chen Ye froze for a moment, then looked at the small courtyard with its green tiles, white walls, and flying eaves with an expression of disbelief.
Is this the orphanage the System gave him?
It's a bit small, isn't it?
The problem is, what orphanage is less than a hundred meters from Yi Hong Courtyard!
Chen Ye pondered for a moment, his expression strange, then he suddenly understood.
Thinking about it, if those Young Misses accidentally gave birth to a child, wouldn't they have to send it to an orphanage…
Chen Ye winced.
He stepped into the gate of the “Yuhang Nursery Home” and saw a small courtyard of over eighty square meters.
Besides the courtyard, there were also three small rooms, each roughly a hundred square meters.
The courtyard was spotless, and the wooden doors of the three small rooms were brand new, emitting a faint scent of wood.
Chen Ye walked into a room, his gaze sweeping around; the furniture and furnishings were all complete.
Aside from the lack of orphans, this small courtyard was quite good.
Ding!
Task Issued: Adoption!
Task Information: Please adopt an orphan within three days!
Task Reward: 100 points, 20 taels of silver!
Although the small courtyard differed somewhat from Chen Ye's imagination, it was barely sufficient.
First, let's open the Newbie Pack.
Thinking of this, Chen Ye silently chanted, “Open the Newbie Pack!”
Ding!
Newbie Gift Pack opened successfully!
Congratulations to the host for obtaining: 20 taels of silver, orphan traits “Strong Physique”, “Dexterous Hands”!
Traits:
Strong Physique: Strength increases faster; but can only use heavy weapons!
...
Dexterous Hands: Talent for life skills such as cooking and mending clothes is enhanced; talent for mechanisms and manual techniques is greatly enhanced!
...
After opening the Newbie Gift Pack, a smile appeared on Chen Ye's face.
20 taels of silver, equivalent to 20,000 copper coins, which would be 10,000 yuan in his previous life's purchasing power.
Chen Ye's gaze shifted, landing on the two traits.
“Strong Physique” and “Dexterous Hands,” why do these two traits look so strange?
The first half is fine, but what the hell is the second half?
Can only use heavy weapons; talent for mechanisms and manual techniques is greatly enhanced.
Chen Ye pondered for a moment, not paying too much attention.
For him, as long as he recruited a few orphans, gave them the traits, and taught them a few skills or special abilities to prevent them from starving, that would be enough.
Just wait for the System to issue rewards, what's the point of thinking so much?
Thinking of this, Chen Ye fell into contemplation again.
Adopting an orphan within three days, and it has to be a smart and clever one…
That's not easy to find.
Generally, smart and clever orphans would have already sold themselves as house servants or Maids.
“Father, I'm hungry.”
A dull voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Chen Ye's thoughts.
“Hiss, why did you follow me too!”
Chen Ye was startled, seeing the snot-nosed little beggar had somehow followed him in.
He was staring blankly at him.
Chen Ye stared at the little beggar for a while; the other's eyeballs moved slightly, but he still looked foolish.
“Father, I'm hungry.”
“Sniff…”
The little beggar repeated himself.
“What kind of situation is this…”
Chen Ye looked at the little beggar and muttered.
This child had followed him all the way, calling him father quite intimately.
Although he didn't meet Chen Ye's standard for adopting an orphan: clever and intelligent.
But there were no other orphans right now…
Hmm, having fallen to begging on the streets, he should be an orphan, right?
For the System's reward, he'd take him for now.
Chen Ye made a decision in his heart.
“Oh well, oh well…”
“Don't call me father, I'm not much older than you, call me Director.”
Chen Ye's face darkened, but his gaze towards the little beggar softened considerably.
The little beggar stared blankly at Chen Ye and called out again, “Father.”
Ding!
Congratulations to the host for successful adoption!
Reward Issued: 100 points, 20 taels of silver!
Ding!
Please name the orphan: ----
Huh?
There's a naming process?
Chen Ye looked at the snot-nosed little beggar.
The other party stared back with a blank look.
Chen Ye suddenly felt a headache: “From now on, you'll be called Chen Daming!”
“I hope you'll be smarter when you grow up.”
This name carried Chen Ye's good wishes.
Ding!
Congratulations to the host for successful naming!
With a name, Chen Daming's eyes flickered slightly, and he called out again, “Father, I'm hungry!”
“Stop calling, your father is hungry too.”
“No, call me Director, I'm not your father.”
Chen Ye's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
When that foolish boy Guo Jing picked up a little beggar, it turned out to be a beautiful maiden.
They were both beggars, so why was it a foolish boy when it came to him?
After naming Chen Daming, the System popped up an information panel.
Name: Chen Daming
ID: 0001
Gender: Male
Age: 10 years old
Current Traits: None
Traits…
Right, I can give orphans traits.
With a thought, two trait options appeared before Chen Ye's eyes.
“Strong Physique” and “Dexterous Hands.”
Chen Ye stared at these two traits and, without thinking, gave “Strong Physique” to Chen Daming.
Are you kidding me, giving this little fool “Dexterous Hands”?
“Daming, I have no other demands.”
“Just grow up strong and help me with work in the future.”
Chen Ye squatted in front of Chen Daming and said earnestly.
“Father, I'm hungry.” Chen Daming sniffled, calling out with a serious expression.
Chen Ye: “…”
After taking in Chen Daming, Chen Ye walked into the three rooms of the Yu Ying Hall and took a tour.
There were tables, chairs, and bedding inside, but no daily necessities, rice, or grain.
Chen Ye would need to buy them himself.
“Forget it, 40 taels of silver, it shouldn't cost much to buy things,” Chen Ye muttered to himself.
Returning to the courtyard, smelling the peculiar odor emanating from Chen Daming, Chen Ye covered his nose: “Let's go, Daming, Director will take you to buy new clothes first.”
“And then take a bath.”
Daming sniffled again, his dull eyes staring, obediently following behind Chen Ye.
Chen Ye and Daming left the courtyard to buy things.
Because Daming hadn't bathed in who knows how long, as they walked on the street, no one dared to approach within three meters, drawing countless curses.
Chen Ye first took him to buy a set of clothes, then ran to the river outside the city, gave him a bath, and changed him into new clothes.
After being cleaned, Chen Daming's true appearance was revealed.
If one were to describe him, it could only be said that he was unremarkable, with a dull and foolish expression.
Chen Ye patted Daming's head and sighed.
Although he had intended to only take in intelligent and clever orphans, most abandoned children were often those with disabilities or illnesses.
It was still the same old saying: the clever and intelligent ones would have already found ways to make a living on their own.
How could Chen Ye gain an advantage?
Returning to Yu Hang County with Daming, walking on the street, the smell of horse manure filled the air.
Carriages and pedestrians moved at a leisurely pace.
The signs of inns and taverns on both sides of the road were bright, and the aroma of wine and food wafted out.
This made Chen Ye's stomach rumble twice again.
After buying everything, he would quickly go home and make a good meal.
Chen Ye thought so, but seeing Daming constantly drooling, he took out some copper coins and bought him two steamed buns to tide him over.
Continuing on, the two arrived in front of a shop called “Zhaocai Grain Store.”
After inquiring, Chen Ye bought 25 liters of rice and 25 liters of mixed grain flour (one liter equals two catties) at a price of 8 copper coins per liter.
After weighing, the Shop Assistant lifted a bag of mixed grain flour, glanced over, and exclaimed in surprise: “Chen Gongzi, your son has such strength!”
Daming was seen sniffing, his small body carrying 25 liters of rice, walking out with slightly unsteady steps.
Chen Ye couldn't be bothered to explain his relationship with Daming.
When he saw Daming carrying the rice out, he was also a bit surprised.
Chen Ye rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
“Did I just find a treasure? Innate Divine Power?”
“Or is it because of the trait?”
That bag of rice weighed about 50 catties, and it was very difficult for a ten-year-old child to carry it.
This was enough to explain the problem.
“That's good too, even if he's not very bright, with such strength, he won't starve in the future.”
“Hmm, I can consider having Daming learn a few skills at the blacksmith's shop later…”
Adopting a child means taking responsibility for him.
Make a good career plan and specially train them.
Only then can orphans quickly master survival skills and become self-reliant.
Chen Ye took a few small bags of beans, and as soon as he stepped out of the grain store, he saw Daming standing at the entrance, panting, with the rice bag on the ground.
Seeing Chen Ye come out, he called out dully, “Father, I'm hungry!”
“My goodness, didn't you just eat…” Chen Ye's face darkened.