Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

The next day.

When Gao Zhao woke up, he sat on the edge of the bed in a daze. The children he saw in the secret room last night had a great impact on him!

The advanced information technology of later generations allowed him to learn about many strange and sensational things, but as he told Lin Chong, knowing and seeing with one's own eyes are two different things!

He recalled what Chen Dong had told him that day: having compassion is the beginning of goodness. Could he really be a good person?

He shook his head vigorously. He was a womanizer who would do anything to make money. How could he be a good person?

But compared to those evil people who harm children, I am indeed a good person!

But I'm just bad within limits!

If the world is evil, then isn't it wrong to be a good person?

Gao Zhao's thoughts were racing, and he felt troubled by many questions!

"Young Master, the medicine is ready!" Gao Yi walked in carrying the medicine on a tray, with several large lotus seeds placed beside the tray!

Gao Zhao silently took the medicine, drank it down without changing his expression, then glanced at Gao Yi, and put two lotus seeds into his mouth.

Lotus seeds are out of season, have a hard texture, and the lotus heart is bitter, making them quite unpalatable. However, Gao Zhao still chewed them heartily, not to give Gao Yi face, but because he found that the bitterness of the lotus seeds could calm his mind and settle his chaotic thoughts!

If you encounter a problem you can't figure out, why don't you just stop thinking about it?

I'm not trying to be a philosopher, so why think so much?

If he can't figure these things out, will it affect his pursuit of pleasure? Will it affect his extravagant and dissolute lifestyle?

Hmm? That doesn't affect it, but the gratitude value does!

I have to do good deeds!

Is this lousy system something that appeared to make me turn over a new leaf?

Mine isn't that bad, is it?

Gao Zhao got out of bed and, while dressing, instructed, "Gao Yi, let's go check on the nursing home later!"

"Huh? Where are you going?" Gao Yi was a little confused. In the past, his son would go out to harass young ladies on the street, but now he was going to a nursing home. This change in style was a bit too fast.

"I rescued a group of kids last night. You know, if you're going to help someone, you should go all the way! I have to go see how they're doing over there!"

After Gao Zhao finished dressing, he tapped Gao Yi's chest and said, "Let me teach you a lesson: whenever you do something, always add a final check, otherwise it'll most likely be a disaster!"

Gao Yi nodded blankly and went out to prepare for the trip.

Before long, Gao Zhao finished getting ready and went out with the three of them, plus Shi Qian.

As the group exited, Gao Yi stopped and asked, "Young Master, which nursing home are we going to?"

"Hmm? A lot?" Gao Zhao was taken aback by the question.

"The one in the west of the city!" Shi Qian answered first. "There are four nursing homes in the capital, located in the east, west, south, and north. We rescued them in the west of the city last night, so the one coming to pick them up must be the one from the west!"

Gao Zhao laughed upon hearing this, "How do you know so much? Haven't you only been in the capital for a short time?"

Shi Qian chuckled and said, "I just heard that the young master is planning to go to the nursing home, so I took some time to ask around!"

"Not bad, that's thoughtful!" Gao Zhao was very satisfied, then waved his hand and headed west of the city.

"Young master, this nursing home was originally the Futian Academy established during the reign of Emperor Renzong, which was dedicated to caring for orphaned and widowed elderly people. However, it was small in scale and had poor conditions at that time."

"Later, when the current emperor came to power, he was kind-hearted and renovated and expanded the facility. In the fifth year of the Chongning era, he even issued an edict to establish nursing homes in all prefectures and counties, along with Anjifang and Louzeyuan!"

Gao Zhao asked curiously, "What do those two do?"

Shi Qian replied with a smile, "Anjifang provides free medical care for the elderly and widowed, while Louzeyuan is used to bury them!"

"Oh!" Gao Zhao clicked his tongue in amazement. This welfare policy is really good. It's a one-stop service from birth to illness to death!

But could a foolish emperor like Zhao Ji really do something like this? Could it just be a vanity project?

He asked with a hint of sarcasm, "During your journey, are the nursing homes in those various prefectures and counties still there?"

"Yes, I'm here!" Shi Qian answered readily. "The conditions inside are excellent. You'll have plenty of food and clothing, and someone will take care of you. It's a pity they only accept widows, widowers, the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled. I'm not qualified, otherwise I'd love to move in! Hehe..."

"Haha..." Gao Zhao laughed loudly, "So, that local official was quite diligent!"

Lu Qian interjected, "The nursing homes are linked to the performance of local officials, and there's also supervision from the Ever-Normal Granary..."

"Oh..." Gao Zhao let out a long utterance, suddenly realizing what was going on. At the same time, he sighed at how cunning Zhao Ji was, even coming up with such a scheme. It seemed he genuinely wanted to do good!

Gao Yi followed behind the group, watching them chat and laugh, and a sense of urgency suddenly rose in his heart!

This new thief is indeed cunning and sly, so adept at flattery! Unlike me, who has only one loyal and devoted heart!

The group arrived at the nursing home chatting and laughing. After inquiring, they found out that the children from last night were indeed there and were being treated by doctors from the nursing home.

Gao Zhao nodded and had someone take them to see a doctor. They saw the doctor cleaning their wounds, and the child, in pain, pursed his lips but didn't utter a sound!

Some were in so much pain they gasped for breath, then immediately shut their mouths and stole glances at the doctor, afraid of being scolded or beaten!

Seeing this, the caregivers' eyes welled up with tears, and they kept sighing, "What a tragedy, what a tragedy!"

Seeing the care and concern shown to them by the nursing home, Gao Zhao felt relieved and prepared to leave. Just then, a little girl turned around, saw him, and exclaimed with delight, "Big brother, you're the one who saved us!"

As soon as she spoke, the little girl realized she had spoken too loudly and quickly covered her mouth.

At this moment, everyone else's gaze also turned to them.

Gao Zhao raised his hand, about to say hello, when suddenly a series of pop-up windows appeared in front of him.

[Gratitude points from Zhang Ayun +1]

[Gratitude points from Wang Sanlang +1]

[Gratitude points from Liu Asong +1]

……

The sudden change stunned Gao Zhao; he truly hadn't considered this possibility this time!

He suddenly felt a wave of irony. He could pursue gratitude points and do good deeds for them, but he only received the greed of the villagers!

This time, with a clear mind, I actually gained points of gratitude!

So, is good and evil determined by the mind or by actions?

Gao Zhao glanced at the children, then turned to the caregivers and shouted, "Bring the person in charge here!"

Gao Yanei was in a great mood and, being quite wealthy, immediately donated two thousand strings of cash!

The person in charge was overjoyed. The nursing home's funding mainly came from the Kaifeng Prefecture's appropriations, plus subsidies from the Ever-Normal Granary, and it had always been in dire need of funds.

Although there were also donations from the public, people are reluctant to part with their wealth and have never seen such a generous gesture before. Naturally, they showered Gao Zhao with compliments, making him feel quite flattered.

Even on the way home, I was still savoring the memory!

As soon as he entered the house, he saw Gao Qiu waiting for him with a frosty expression!

"big……"

Before he could finish speaking, Guo Weize leaped out from behind Gao Qiu and pounced on Gao Zhao, shouting fiercely, "Gao Zhao, give me back my money!"