Chapter 634

Perhaps it was the words Zhou Xuwen spoke that calmed the refugees. Following that, the speed at which the children were brought into the town increased rapidly. Anyone who looked like a child—someone whose mindset could still be molded—was taken in immediately. The stubborn adults were set aside for the time being; if there was any spare capacity later, they would be brought in then. In just one day, the town took in over 60,000 children. That number was massive. The town’s original population was only 50,000, consisting of about 10,000 households. The influx of 60,000 children meant each family had to adopt six more. In peaceful times, this would be unimaginable. A family of five or six suddenly taking in another five or six—it was astonishing. Suddenly, the streets were filled with children of all kinds. Those in the know understood the situation, but an outsider might have mistaken the place for a kingdom of children. Fortunately, thanks to the promise given by Gang Leader Zhou, the townspeople were less fearful about resources and felt much more at ease. Only when one has the ability to protect oneself can one help others. Saints exist, but they are rare.