Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 52: Comparison Creates Disparity

Seeing that things were almost done, Lu Qingqing said to Lin Yunlan:

"Yunlan, you help your second brother and the others to tidy things up."

I'll go home and cook first, then I'll come and call you when I'm done."

Lin Yunlan nodded and replied, "Okay, Qingqing, thank you for your hard work."

Lu Qingqing turned and left, hurrying home.

Once home, she quickly tied on her apron and began working in the kitchen.

Wash rice to cook porridge, knead dough to make steamed buns, boil eggs...

Finally, he didn't forget to prepare a separate bowl of brown sugar poached eggs for Wang Xiuxiu.

The kitchen was steamy, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on Lu Qingqing's forehead.

Just as the rice was almost cooked, Lin Yunlan returned with his entire family.

When they saw the large table of food that Lu Qingqing had prepared,

Daya, Erya, and the four little ones all smiled happily.

"Wow, Auntie boiled so many eggs!" Er Ya exclaimed.

His eyes were fixed on the food on the table.

Lin Qingshan looked at Lu Qingqing with satisfaction:

"Qingqing, you've worked so hard."

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"It's no trouble at all, everyone please sit down and let's eat while it's hot."

Lu Qingqing distributed the eggs to everyone one by one.

He then gave the brown sugar and eggs to Wang Xiuxiu.

Wang Xiuxiu took the bowl of brown sugar and eggs, tears welling up in her eyes:

"Qingqing, you're so good to me, I..."

Lu Qingqing quickly comforted her:

"Second sister-in-law, don't cry, don't cry. We're family, it's only right that we take care of you."

Lin Erzhu also said from the side:

"Xiuxiu, we will remember your kindness and live a good life together from now on."

Wang Xiuxiu wiped away her tears and nodded: "Yes, I understand."

After the meal, Lu Qingqing distributed some food to Lin Qingshan and the others, telling them to take it back for emergencies.

Lin Qingshan declined, saying:

"Qingqing, you keep these for yourselves, we can manage."

Lu Qingqing insisted:

"Dad, please take it. We're family, we don't need to distinguish between each other."

Lin Erzhu also said:

"Father, please don't refuse. This is Qingqing's heartfelt gift."

In the end, Lin Qingshan accepted the grain and went back with Erzhu's family.

At night, Erzhu and his wife were talking in their room.

"Xiuxiu, are you angry with me?" Erzhu's voice carried a hint of guilt.

Wang Xiuxiu shook her head.

"Honey, I don't blame you, even though we have nothing left now."

But as long as our family is together...

"If the two of us find work, we'll definitely be able to support our father and child."

Erzhu said:

"Don't worry, Xiuxiu, I'll go to town tomorrow and see if I can find some work."

Wang Xiuxiu gently grasped Erzhu's hand, "Yes, I believe you."

Compared to the harmonious coexistence here, things were quite chaotic on Qin Xiulian's side.

She pointed at Liu Cuihua's nose and cursed:

"It's all your fault. If you hadn't been there egging me on,"

How could I divorce your father?

Now that they're all gone, how are we going to live?

Liu Cuihua was feeling quite pleased with herself.

The second and third wives were all evicted, and the houses and land in the family now belong to them.

She was in a good mood, so she pretended to coax Qin Xiulian:

"Mother, don't get upset and harm your health. I'm still here for you."

It's good they're gone; now we can live on our own, and no one will be competing with us anymore.

Qin Xiulian glared at her fiercely:

"You're so good at talking. What can get done in a house without a man?"

Liu Cuihua's eyes darted around:

"Mom, who says we don't have men in our family? Don't we still have Da Niu and Da Bao?"

Qin Xiulian looked at her eldest son, Lin Daniu, who, like Liu Cuihua,

He immediately stepped forward and pretended to coax her.

Lin Daniu didn't even show his face when they got divorced today.

I don't know what he's thinking.

Qin Xiulian said irritably:

"Da Niu, you managed to avoid this situation quite well today."

What are your thoughts on your father's divorce?

Lin Daniu gave an embarrassed smile: "Mother, I had no choice."

My mind is in complete turmoil.

Qin Xiulian rolled her eyes at him:

"Hmph, I think you just lack your own opinions. Your father is gone."

"From now on, this family will depend on you, so don't let me down."

Lin Daniu nodded repeatedly: "Mother, don't worry, I will support this family."

But his eyes flickered, and he was also making his own little plans.

The next morning, Qin Xiulian got up early to prepare breakfast.

But they found the pot was cold; there wasn't even a sip of hot water in it, let alone any food.

Qin Xiulian shouted, "Cuihua, why didn't you cook?"

Liu Cuihua replied lazily from inside the house:

"Mother, I'm not feeling well and I can't get up."

Qin Xiulian stomped her feet in anger:

"You lazy woman, all you do is slack off. How can you live like this?"

Liu Cuihua snorted and ignored her.

Having no other choice, Qin Xiulian had to start a fire and cook the meal herself.

While busy working, he kept muttering to himself:

"None of them give me a moment's peace."

People always experience disappointment when they compare themselves to others. For Wang Xiuxiu,

I got up early this morning to cook for my family.

She used the food Lu Qingqing had given her yesterday to cook porridge and make pancakes.

Invite your family to dinner.

"Dad, kids, come and eat while it's still hot."

Wang Xiuxiu's face was beaming with smiles.

Lin Qingshan led the children into the kitchen, smelling the aroma of the food.

I feel exceptionally happy.

"Xiuxiu, thank you for your hard work," Lin Qingshan said.

Wang Xiuxiu waved her hand: "It's not hard work, as long as the family can eat well and be full, that's enough."

Lin Qingshan didn't see Erzhu, so he asked about it. Wang Xiuxiu replied:

"Erzhu went to town early this morning to look for work."

Lin Qingshan nodded. "This child is quite diligent."

Wang Xiuxiu served Lin Qingshan a bowl of porridge.

"Father, please eat more. Erzhu said..."

He will definitely find work and give us a better life.

Lin Qingshan took the porridge. "Okay, okay, let's all be well."

After Da Ya and Er Ya finished eating, they ran to Wang Xiuxiu.

Daya blinked her big eyes and asked:

"Mom, can we go to Auntie's house to play?"

As Wang Xiuxiu cleared the dishes, she said:

"You can go, but you have to give way to your younger siblings."

No misbehaving, you hear me?

Er Ya nodded quickly: "Mother, we understand!"

After saying that, Daya and Erya held hands and ran towards Lu Qingqing's house.

When they arrived at Lu Qingqing's house, they saw her third uncle, Lin Yunlan, teaching Shitou and the others to recognize characters.

Daya asked timidly, "Third Uncle, can we learn together?"

Lin Yunlan smiled and said, "Of course, come and sit down."

At this moment, Lu Qingqing came out of the house, saw Daya and Erya, and said gently:

"Da Ya and Er Ya are here! Come on, let's learn together!"

Daya and Erya happily sat down next to Shitou and the others, and began to learn diligently.

Then, the clear and orderly voices of several children reading aloud rang out in the courtyard:

"At birth, people are inherently good. Their natures are similar, but their habits differ..."