Natural Disaster: I Started By Hoarding Tens Of Billions Of Supplies-Chapter 484: Too Poor

Since both missions were compatible and required Yao Ran to travel outside anyway, the staff member saw no issue and agreed.

"Alright. Please wait a moment while I register it for you."

Yao Ran smiled and said, "Alright."

Two minutes later, the staff member looked up from the monitor and said, "Comrade, I have registered you for the special mission. It has no time limit, but if you die while on a mission, we won't be held responsible."

"Understood. Thank you for your help, Comrade." Yao Ran replied calmly. With that, she left the Mission Hall in a good mood.

As he watched her walk away, the staff member sighed and muttered, "I don't know if she is truly capable of completing both missions or if she is just another overconfident ability user who has overestimated herself."

Unaware of his thoughts, Yao Ran waited at the entrance of the Mission Hall for Jia Xiang, Huang Zhihui, and Deng Qiqi. As she observed passers-by, a commotion suddenly broke in the distance.

"Please, can anyone sell me some medicine to save my son?"

Standing near the entrance of the Mission Hall, Yao Ran suddenly heard this plea and turned to see who was causing the commotion.

After looking around, she saw a man clinging to a soldier's leg, begging desperately. Yao Ran frowned slightly at this sight.

"Comrade, please let go. If you need medicine, you should go to the hospital," the soldier said, trying to free his leg from the man's grasp.

Hearing this, the man grew even more desperate. Tears streamed down his dirty face as he pleaded, "Comrade, please help my son! He is only ten years old. He is too young to die like this."

At the end of the world, life has become cheap, like grass. There was no telling when someone might die or how they would die.

Among the onlookers, one survivor muttered bitterly, "Everyone has lost family since the natural disaster began. You should be grateful your son has survived this long."

His words were cruel, but they carried the harsh truth.

Realizing no one would help, the man slumped to the ground, holding his wife and son in silent despair.

From where she stood, Yao Ran studied the child.

Although his father had said he was ten, his small frame made him look no older than five. His body was so emaciated—just skin stretched over bones—that from a distance, he resembled a skeleton with a disproportionately large head, which rested weakly against his mother's chest.

Yao Ran couldn't help but think that if his mother weren't holding him so securely, his head might fall right off from the weight.

After observing the child for a moment, Yao Ran diagnosed his condition at a glance.

The child was suffering from common post-disaster ailments such as anemia, malnutrition, and severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies, all of which could lead to organ failure. These were just the obvious illnesses; there were likely many more hidden ones.

Given his health condition, the child needed immediate treatment to survive, followed by long-term care, a nutritious diet, and supplement medications.

Just from these requirements alone, Yao Ran knew his parents wouldn't be able to save him.

While she was deep in thought, the soldier sighed and said, "Comrade, take your child to the hospital before it's too late."

The man's eyes flickered slightly at the suggestion. Slowly, he pulled his wife to her feet and carried his son on his back. The soldier could only sigh helplessly when he saw this while the gathered crowd lost interest and dispersed.

As Yao Ran watched the family walk away, Jia Xiang's voice called from behind.

"Yao Ran, let's go."

Turning around, Yao Ran saw Jia Xiang, Huang Zhihui, and Deng Qiqi approaching her.

"Sister Jia, I suddenly have something to do. You guys should go back first, and please tell A Yu I will return before dinner."

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Before Jia Xiang could respond, Yao Ran quickly turned back toward the man and his family. Seeing they had already walked some distance, she hurried after them.

"Yao Ran, where are you going?" Jia Xiang called out in confusion.

Without stopping, Yao Ran answered, "Finding a worker."

With that, she disappeared into the crowd. Stay connected with novelbuddy

Watching her leave, Huang Zhihui muttered, "Elder Sister Yao Ran seems to be in a hurry. Did something happen that we don't know about?"

Jia Xiang and Deng Qiqi exchanged glances before shaking their heads.

Meanwhile, Yao Ran finally caught up with the man and his family.

"Comrade, please wait a moment," she called as she approached them.

The man stopped and turned around, his tired eyes widening slightly at the sight of her. Seeing Yao Ran's healthy complexion and clean appearance, a glimmer of hope flickered in his once-empty gaze.

"Comrade, were you calling me just now?" he asked.

Yao Ran nodded. "Yes."

"Do you need something?" he asked before pausing, then letting out a bitter laugh as if mocking his own situation.

Understanding what was on his mind, Yao Ran nodded and said, "I can help you save your son, but I need you to do something in return."

The man's eyes widened in hope at her words. His voice trembled as he asked, "Really? You can really save my son?"

Yao Ran nodded again. "Yes."

Looking at her unwavering confidence, the man clenched his fists and promised with determination in his eyes. "If you can truly save my son, then even if you ask me to die, I will do it."

Yao Ran waved her hand dismissively and said, "I don't need a corpse—I need a worker."

Surprised by her bluntness, the man hesitated for a moment before responding, "Then I will be your worker."

Satisfied with his answer, Yao Ran asked, "Where do you live?"

The man hesitated before replying, "We don't have enough food to rent a house, so we live near the harbor."

Yao Ran wasn't surprised with his answer. If they had been able to afford a place to stay, they would have taken their son to the hospital already. In the end, their desperation boiled down to one thing—they were too poor.