Chapter 636: Chapter 637: Receiving Winter Relief

Su Shu took Lu Tong and queued up at the back as they were instructed.

When passing officers saw her, they recognized her and nodded slightly in greeting, but they did not engage in excessive conversation.

In such a situation, Su Shu, as an ordinary resident of the safe zone, enjoyed the same treatment as everyone else, even though she was a military spouse.

The only difference was that when the time came, the portion distributed to the soldiers would be delivered to military dependents like her.

Gradually, people were arranged into three long lines, corresponding to the three government workers up front who were checking identities and handing out tickets.

Lu Tong stood by her side, like a god of war, protecting Su Shu from being jostled or hurt by the crowd.

She looked over at the items being distributed. Each person was given only one large bag, and she figured that if there were thick quilts among the items, there really wouldn’t be much else inside.

And if there weren’t, that one bag of supplies might not last the entire winter.

As for winter supplies, she had them all in her space, so she was not in a hurry to get them and calmly queued up with Lu Tong to collect their tickets.

However, just because she could remain calm didn’t mean others could.

With so few items available, those who hadn’t received anything were anxious as they queued, fearing they would miss out if they were too late. Those who had gotten their supplies opened the bags only to feel like cursing.

“What is this stuff, can this even get us through the winter?”

It’s not even December yet and it’s already snowing heavily. How are we supposed to get through the winter with these measly supplies from the government?

“Exactly, they’re just giving us the runaround now.”

Su Shu stood expressionlessly to the side, listening.

The supplies were indeed scant, but many places didn’t even have that much.

In her previous life, the cold weather, like a ravenous beast, had claimed many lives.

She herself had almost died from a cold after being unable to find medication for it.

“Su Shu, is that correct?”

When Su Shu heard her name, she quickly came to her senses, “Yes.”

“Here, this is your family’s ticket,” the official said routinely.

“Thank you.”

The official handed her a ticket and looked up at the boy beside her.

“I remember that your family has a little girl, right? Is this child also from your family?”

“Yes, there is a little girl, and he is also my child.”

“He’s not one of the originally registered individuals, and according to regulations, he’s not entitled to benefits, you understand that, right?”

“I understand.”

It was just that they wouldn’t receive extra for having two more children in the family. She understood.

She just didn’t want to be criticized for using items from her space in the future. That’s why she went through the process; whether they gave more or not didn’t concern her.

Perhaps it was because they rarely encountered someone as amiable and understanding of their work as her, the next second she saw the official’s expression warm up a few degrees.

“It’s just, I have a question,” she said.

The official suddenly became a bit nervous, fearing she would start causing trouble like the others.

Su Shu’s voice was soft, “Could you tell me where I might buy or exchange baby supplies?”

Huh?

The official was a bit confused.

“We’re not really sure about that. Usually, you go to a public exchange point to buy them, but whether they’re still available there, I don’t know. You might want to ask around.”

Su Shu nodded slightly; she understood the situation immediately.

From the government’s perspective, it would be difficult to get hold of baby supplies.

Therefore, she had to look for them privately.

It was just a casual inquiry for her, and she wasn’t particularly concerned, as she and Lu Tong took their ticket to the right side to collect their items.

She didn’t notice that one of the people who had been queuing up to sign for tickets alongside her had a flicker in their eyes. They watched the retreating figures of her and Lu Tong, who were talking as they walked away, with a thoughtful look.