socalfunplaces Chapter 1408 A Gift from the Ranch
Chapter 1408 A Gift from the Ranch
After Yuan Shang and Kong loaded all the dairy products from the ranch onto the carriage, they drove the carriage to the Sacred Flame Arena before sunset.
Ying didn't say anything about Shao Yun going to the Sacred Flame Arena to provide supplies. After all, he would come back on his own once he was done; a grown man like him wouldn't get lost.
(Sethralli: The relaxed atmosphere in this family is a bit beyond my expectations, isn't it?)
Nata, the Olympic Arena.
Under the cover of night, the entire Olympic Stadium was teeming with people, densely packed with refugees from Nordkalé. They rarely spoke to each other, only letting out suppressed sighs.
The shadow of losing their homes weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, lingering there.
Several members of the Frostmoon Children's clan prayed softly to the Frostmoon in the sky, their expressions devout.
But the bright yet cold moon overhead was already an empty shell, devoid of any soul.
With homes destroyed and people displaced, everything became meaningless.
Shao Yun drove the carriage into the square in front of the Sacred Flame Arena.
Just then, he glanced over and saw Mavica sitting alone on the stone steps of the arena, her legs bent, her arms wrapped around her knees, letting the evening breeze tousle her hair, silently enjoying the evening breeze.
I'm really tired today...
Shao Yun gently pulled on the reins, and the carriage slowly came to a stop. He called out to Mavica on the stone steps:
“Mavika, I’ve brought some supplies. There’s fresh milk, cheese and all sorts of dairy products I could find on my ranch, to help the children get better.”
Upon hearing Shao Yun's voice, Mavica immediately stood up from the stone steps and subconsciously raised her hand to pat the dust off her bottom.
She then jogged over to Shao Yun's carriage, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the carriage full of dairy products.
"Wow? This whole truckload is full of stuff from your ranch... It all looks like high quality!"
Seeing the look of surprise on her face, Shao Yun casually picked up a piece of cheese wrapped in oil paper from the edge of the carriage and gently waved it in front of Mavica.
“I saw many children among the refugees at the Flower Feather Association pier earlier, and some of them were even taken to the Holy Flame Arena by you for resettlement. So I thought I would help them as much as I could.”
Seeing how considerate Shao Yun was, Mavica didn't know how to express her gratitude, so she quickly said, "Thank you so much, I don't know how to soften my heart."
"I'll help you unload it now, and then I'll personally distribute it to the children."
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun paused slightly in his movements, and subconsciously repeated, "In person?"
In his view, as the person in charge, Mavica must have a lot of things to handle, so she doesn't need to personally bother with such a small matter as distributing dairy products.
However, Mavica nodded emphatically and explained with a decisive and generous expression, "Of course I have to come in person. After all, you personally went to the trouble of delivering these things, so I have to distribute them myself to show my respect for you and not let you down."
She paused, her tone softening slightly, a hint of weariness on her face, yet her resolve remained firm:
"Moreover, the Holy Flame Arena is severely understaffed right now. We need to settle refugees, count heads, prepare supplies, and calm everyone's emotions. The current situation is much more complicated than when we were fighting the Abyss or rebuilding after the disaster. Every extra person who helps can make a difference."
Shao Yun didn't say anything more, but simply took a box of cheese from the carriage and handed it to Mavica.
"Okay, let's work together to distribute these dairy products to the children."
……
The dairy products produced by Shao Yun's ranch are among the best in Nata.
Fresh milk is clear and rich, and you can smell a rich and pure milky aroma when you get close. It is smooth and lingering on the palate, without any fishy or greasy taste.
The cheese is firm and smooth, with a rich and mellow flavor that lingers on the palate.
Mavica delivered the cream to the House of Weariness, and the hastily made cream ice cream was so delicious that one bite made you forget all your worries.
The children of Nordkalai, who were originally timid and fearful, lit up instantly when they saw Shao Yun, Mawika, and the staff of the office distributing milk, cheese, and milk ice cream that was slightly cool. They tiptoed to receive their snacks and whispered "thank you".
They held warm milk, sipping it slowly, while others clutched cheese, taking small bites now and then. Some children were even licking their ice cream with relish.
The delicious food temporarily made them forget the pain of leaving their hometown and the sorrow of their destroyed home.
As the saying goes, children are the hope of the family. When children smile, adults can also be happier.
As a result, the originally oppressive environment was somewhat relieved.
As Shao Yun handed the last bottle of milk to the last little girl, he turned back to look at the empty cargo box of the carriage, instinctively put his hands on his hips, and said softly:
"I never expected that all the food in my house would be divided up perfectly in the end, with not a single item wasted."
Mavica stood to the side, her gaze gently falling on the children happily drinking their milk, a genuine smile playing on her lips. Turning to Shao Yun, she sincerely thanked him:
"Thanks, Shao Yun. If it weren't for you bringing these dairy products, the children wouldn't be so happy. It looks like they can finally get a good night's sleep and be a little happier tonight."
"You always manage to help me at just the right time..."
Looking at the genuine smile that had faded from Mavica's face, Shao Yun shrugged gently and asked if there were any other questions.
"No need to be so polite. By the way, is there anything else I can help with? If we're still short-handed, I can lend a hand."
Hearing Shao Yun's question, Mavica followed his example, putting her hands on her hips, her brows slightly furrowed, her gaze fixed on the children playing in the square, her fingertips lightly tapping her waist as she began to carefully sort out the remaining tasks in her mind.
"What else is going on... well, Ianshan is distributing the food we need from the Land of Ferghana."
"Grandma Cetalli is in charge of settling and counting the refugees at the port of Huayu, so there's not much to worry about."
She paused, then let out a soft sigh of relief: "Looking at it this way, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly urgent right now. The most crucial issues are the allocation of resources and the arrangement of personnel. As long as the coordination is good, there shouldn't be any problems."
Shao Yun listened quietly, pursed his lips, his expression darkening slightly, and asked a question concerning Nata's future and the fate of all refugees.
"So, does Nata intend to accept these Nodkale refugees and officially make them Nata citizens?"
Upon hearing this, Mavica gently shook her head. She welcomed people from other countries to come to Nata and experience Nata's hospitality, but faced with so many displaced refugees...
She also had a clear understanding of the situation and could not rashly agree.
"No conclusion has been reached yet. In short, let's first settle these refugees down and solve their food and clothing problems."
She looked up at the refugees gathered in twos and threes in the square and added, "At that time, we will ask each of them for their wishes."
“I’ve taken a quick look, and not all of these refugees are from the Nordkare region. Some are from the other six countries. I estimate that most of them will rest in Nata for a few days before heading back to their respective countries.”
"I think that in the end, not many people will be willing to stay in Nata."
"Natta's customs, culture and habits are so different from other places. Nata is more suitable for tourists, but not so suitable for foreigners to live in for a long time. It is too difficult to truly integrate."
As the two were discussing refugee resettlement, a staff member from the command center rushed over from the arena, stopped in front of Mavika, bowed slightly, and reported:
"Lady Mavica, the tribal leader of the Frostmoon Children (the Moon Singer) has awakened! The first thing she said after waking up was that she wanted to see you. Do you plan to wait until tomorrow to receive her, or would you like to go now?"
Upon hearing this, Mavica's smile froze slightly. It was truly one problem after another. The refugee situation hadn't been completely settled yet, and now the leader of the Frostmoon Children had woken up. Now she would be busy again.
But she didn't show any impatience on her face and immediately agreed, "No need to wait until tomorrow, I'll go and greet her right away and see what she has to say."
Upon hearing the words "Child of Frost Moon," Shao Yun, who was standing to the side, raised his hand, touched his chin, and slowly said:
"Child of Frostmoon? That name sounds familiar... Let me think... A year ago, I heard that robot named Ineff mention it, but I didn't pay much attention at the time. I never expected to hear it here now."
Upon hearing this, Mavica turned to look at Shao Yun, her eyes darting around, and then she invited him, "In that case, Mr. Shao Yun, would you like to come with me to listen in?"
When Shao Yun saw that Mavica had invited him to sit in on the negotiations between the two countries, he raised an eyebrow and said thoughtfully:
"Oh? Is there some political consideration behind letting me sit in on the proceedings?"
Upon hearing this, Mavica immediately flashed a bright and generous smile, waved her hand, and said in a light tone:
"There are no complicated political considerations! We just want them to see the spirit of the Natta people and their sincerity towards their friends!"
Looking at her open and honest demeanor, Shao Yun realized that Mavica had already considered him a member of Nata.
Such a warm invitation would seem too distant to refuse. I've lived in Nata for almost two years now... I'd practically call myself a Nata local...
After a moment's thought, he readily agreed, "Alright, then I'll go with you and see for myself, so I can also get to know this leader of the Frostmoon Sons."