Do good deeds without leaving a name

The girl quickly refused, but Zhao Dongchuan forcefully pushed it into her hand.

“You deserve to take this money. That scoundrel disrespected you, so he should compensate you…”

Hearing Zhao Dongchuan mention that matter, the girl’s face flushed with shame and indignation again.

“Big Brother, I’m not such a shameless person. I was truly forced into a corner. I originally thought he just wanted a hug, and I planned to just endure it, but I didn’t expect him… he actually…”

“Sis, who are you talking to?” A small boy walked out from the inner room, looking at them timidly.

“Xiaoming, go to sleep quickly. This Big Brother is a kind person. It’s so late, and I was a bit scared, so I asked him to walk me home!” He Xiaomei explained softly.

“Big Brother, thank you!” Xiaoming was also very sensible, his clear eyes blinking as he thanked Zhao Dongchuan.

“Hahaha, it’s nothing. I’ll be going now. You two rest well and keep up the good work!” Zhao Dongchuan smiled, then turned and left.

He Xiaomei no longer had any reason to call out to him, she just quietly watched his back gradually disappear into the night.

“Sis, who was that Big Brother?”

“He’s a good person!”

“Oh!”

“Sister bought you your favorite preserved vegetable pancake…”

“Yay, yay…”

“…”

Zhao Dongchuan couldn’t help but smile slightly as he heard the cheerful sounds in his ears.

Although the “trophy” he originally intended to keep for himself was given to someone else.

But the feeling of doing good deeds was really not bad!

With a flash, his figure gradually merged with the darkness, silently disappearing into the night…

…

Zhao Dongchuan stopped on the roof of a courtyard house.

This family seems to be away?

“I’ve been searching for so long and finally found a place to stay overnight…” Zhao Dongchuan thought to himself with delight.

He listened carefully and found that all the rooms were empty, with no sounds of breathing, so he directly flipped into the courtyard.

It was a small courtyard, with pots, bowls, and utensils in the kitchen, indicating it was often used for cooking. It’s just that the people weren’t there, and he didn't know where they had gone.

Zhao Dongchuan had no intention of entering the rooms, he just planned to spend the night in the kitchen.

He took out a small table from his space, spread a cloth over it, then took out bedding and laid it out, creating a simple small bed.

Zhao Dongchuan didn’t wash up; at this time, he couldn’t afford to be particular. It was better than sleeping under a bridge.

He took off his outer clothes and burrowed into the quilt, curling his body. While thinking about finding a bathhouse to take a shower tomorrow, he slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep…

The next day, at the first hint of dawn, Zhao Dongchuan got up early.

Uh, although this “bed” was a bit small, he slept quite soundly.

He had originally worried that someone might return at night, and he would have to flee, but he didn’t expect to be undisturbed last night.

He put the table and bedding back into his space, then took out a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a cup from his space. He drew water from the watercylinder, brushed his teeth under a tree in a corner of the courtyard, and washed his face. Then, he activated his Breath Concealment Technique and Lightness Skill, leaping over the wall and out of the courtyard.

Fortunately, it was just dawn, and most people hadn't left their homes yet, so he wasn't afraid of being seen.

After leaving the courtyard and reaching the main street, Zhao Dongchuan found a state-run restaurant that was just about to open and enjoyed a delicious meal.

After leisurely finishing his meal, he asked the waitress for directions to a bathhouse.

He then went to the bathhouse and enjoyed a refreshing shower for 5 fen.

When he walked out of the bathhouse feeling refreshed, it was still before 8 AM, just when people were heading to work.

“Let’s go, time to get down to business!!” Zhao Dongchuan murmured to himself.

Zhao Dongchuan currently only knew that the Seismological Bureau was responsible for this area, but he was not clear about where the Seismological Bureau was located, or who was in charge.

Neither the original owner nor he had paid attention to this area.

Let’s take it one step at a time!

Zhao Dongchuan didn't dwell on it; things had to be done eventually.

Fortunately, people nowadays were quite enthusiastic and simple-hearted. He asked a few people and finally found out the exact direction of the Seismological Bureau.

Then Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle towards the Seismological Bureau.

After continuously asking for directions along the way, it took him a whole morning, but Zhao Dongchuan finally arrived at the entrance of the Seismological Bureau.

It was lunchtime, and seeing the crowds coming and going at the entrance, he was a bit bewildered. So many people, who should he look for…

Never mind, just barge in!

Zhao Dongchuan activated his Breath Concealment Technique, blending in with the crowd. He passed the gatehouse and entered the building, which went exceptionally smoothly.

He maintained a calm expression, as if he truly were a staff member of the Seismological Bureau, and began to wander around inside.

He guessed it was due to his Breath Concealment Technique, which made his presence weak, as no one came forward to question his identity.

Before long, he arrived at the Director’s office of the Seismological Bureau!

He listened carefully and discovered there was someone inside…

He then calmed his mind. Whether the matter would succeed depended on this one action. As for how to communicate… in the face of so many lives, all of this was worth it.

Zhao Dongchuan knocked on the door.

“Who is it… Come in!” A low, hoarse elderly voice came, carrying doubt and a hint of impatience.

Zhao Dongchuan opened the door and walked directly into the office.

…

Bidding farewell to Director Liu, Zhao Dongchuan calmly left the Seismological Bureau.

After a period of “friendly negotiation,” he learned a lot about the situation within the bureau. At the national earthquake analysis meeting in January, there were many disagreements. In reality, it wasn't that no one had noticed the situation in that area; in fact, just yesterday, the prediction opinion from the Earthquake Geological Team had already been submitted to the Analysis and Prediction Office.

However, due to various reasons, this matter did not receive the attention it deserved, and the Analysis and Prediction Office did not formally report it to higher authorities.

Although the bureau's leaders knew about this matter, they had not received a formal report… and did not take it seriously.

So, the catastrophic consequences of this earthquake could actually have been avoided?

Sighing, Zhao Dongchuan shook his head. He had already done what he could.

Presumably, after this “communication,” the Director’s attitude would change significantly. Although he was not highly skilled in his profession, for such a major event, he would have no choice but to take it seriously. He would likely prepare a detailed analysis report to submit to relevant departments and leaders.

Leaving the Seismological Bureau, Zhao Dongchuan began to stroll around the streets.

Things went more smoothly than he had expected, at least he didn't cause any trouble.

It was just that Zhao Dongchuan felt a bit dizzy. After all, that Director was also an old man who had endured countless hardships and possessed a firm will, not so easy to “communicate” with. If he weren’t so old, it would be hard to say who would have “convinced” whom.

He wandered into a park, found a bench, and closed his eyes to rest.

The afternoon sunlight, with a hint of gentleness, shone upon him, making him feel warm all over in the cold wind.