Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 67 Like a Rich Person in the City

The two had just entered the courtyard,

The children ran out at the sound, shouting joyfully:

"Father, mother!"

Wang Xiuxiu and Lin Erzhu also hurriedly came forward.

Wang Xiuxiu said anxiously:

"Qingqing, you're finally back!"

What happened to those bad guys afterward?

Your second brother and I were extremely worried; our hearts were constantly in our throats.

Lin Erzhu chimed in from the side:

"Yes, we're just hoping that you and the second son can come back safe and sound."

Seeing the worried looks on Wang Xiuxiu and Lin Erzhu's faces, Lu Qingqing quickly replied:

Second brother, second sister-in-law, don't worry.

Those bad guys have all been imprisoned by the county magistrate.

They've all been arrested; they won't do anything wrong anymore.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said:

"That's good, that's good, you scared me to death."

As she spoke, she took Lu Qingqing's hand and said...

"Qingqing, come and take a look."

As Wang Xiuxiu spoke, she pulled Lu Qingqing toward the kitchen.

Lu Qingqing followed and took a look.

To my delight, the two large pots I bought today have been successfully set up.

Lu Qingqing said happily:

"Second brother and sister-in-law, I have some good news to tell you."

The boss said that the herbal tea we delivered today was sold out by lunchtime.

They told us to send over more tomorrow.

I was just saying I'd tell you guys about this when I got back.

I didn't expect you were all already prepared.

Second brother and sister-in-law, we need to prepare more herbal tea tomorrow.

A bright smile bloomed on Wang Xiuxiu's face:

"Oh, really? That's wonderful!"

I never expected our herbal tea to sell so well.

Lin Erzhu also said excitedly:

"In that case, we'll have to get up really early tomorrow."

Brew more herbal tea; we'll bring it back when we return.

I'll go to the mountains again and collect more herbs,"

Lu Qingqing nodded repeatedly:

"That's right, Second Brother, you're very thoughtful."

"Then I'll have to trouble you to make a few more trips up the mountain tomorrow."

Lin Erzhu waved his hand:

"This is nothing. As long as I can make this herbal tea business successful, it's all worth it, no matter how tiring it is."

Wang Xiuxiu continued:

"Then we need to prepare everything we need tonight."

To avoid being scrambling tomorrow.

After they had made their arrangements, Lu Qingqing suddenly realized that Lin Qingshan was not there.

She asked:

"Sister-in-law, where did Dad go? We can't find him."

Wang Xiuxiu frowned and said:

"Qingqing, don't mention it. Dad is at the construction site watching over things."

Lu Qingqing was puzzled:

"Why? What's Dad doing standing there?"

Wang Xiuxiu said:

"Qingqing, you don't know, when we came back today..."

I just happened to see my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and father arguing. My mother was calling my father a good-for-nothing.

She said she was doing better after divorcing her father, and even cursed him, saying he might as well be dead.

When Erzhu and I went to mediate the fight, they also cursed at us.

However, there's one thing I find strange.

She and her sister-in-law were both wearing new clothes and new jewelry today.

"He's acting differently than usual, like a wealthy person in the city."

Lu Qingqing also found it strange and said:

"It is a bit strange, but what does this have to do with Dad going to the construction site?"

Wang Xiuxiu continued:

"It was Mother who said that this house would never be built properly."

Who knows, someone might rip me off in the middle of the night.

When Dad heard this, he became anxious and said he would stay at the construction site.

Fearing someone might have bad intentions, Erzhu and I tried to dissuade them, but they wouldn't listen.

Lu Qingqing cursed under her breath:

"Those damned Qin Xiulian and Liu Cuihua, they do absolutely nothing right all day long!"

Come on, Yunlan, second brother, second sister-in-law, let's go find Dad and bring him back.

"And bring the two wolf cubs along too."

The group rushed to the construction site and saw Lin Qingshan, who was still reluctant to leave.

Lu Qingqing said:

"Dad, let's go back first. Aren't there still two wolf cubs here?"

"Just let them stay here and guard it."

Lin Qingshan said:

"Will this work? What if someone comes and causes trouble?"

Lu Qingqing said:

"Dad, it's alright, don't worry, we're not afraid."

"If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll make sure they regret it."

Lin Yunlan also advised:

"Father, Qingqing is right. With these two little wolf cubs around..."

Ordinary people wouldn't dare to approach easily.

Wang Xiuxiu nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Dad, let's go back first. It's not a good idea for you to stay here any longer."

Lin Qingshan looked at everyone, then at the two wolf cubs.

After much hesitation, he finally relented:

"Alright then, but you'd better keep a close eye on things here."

The group led Lin Qingshan back.

Lu Qingqing glanced back at the construction site and secretly vowed to herself,

If Qin Xiulian and Liu Cuihua dare to provoke them again...

They'll definitely suffer the consequences.

Around midnight the next day, the group got up with great enthusiasm.

Lu Qingqing was in charge of controlling the proportions of medicinal herbs in the large pot.

Wang Xiuxiu helped out from the side and carefully took notes.

With everything ready, Wang Xiuxiu took charge of starting the fire.

Lu Qingqing put the medicinal herbs into the pot one by one according to the proportions.

Lin Yunlan and Lin Erzhu were responsible for adding water to the two large pots respectively.

Wang Xiuxiu was tending to the fires in two stoves at the same time.

After the water was filled, Lu Qingqing gave some more instructions.

She then turned around and went to the kitchen next door to make breakfast for the whole family.

The kitchen was steaming hot as Lu Qingqing skillfully chopped vegetables and cooked porridge.

Soon, the aroma filled the air.

Wang Xiuxiu kept her eyes glued to the stove fire.

Add firewood from time to time to ensure the fire stays burning steadily.

Lin Yunlan and Lin Erzhu weren't idle either; after they added water,

I started tidying up the surrounding clutter to make room for the work to come.

"Sister-in-law, make the fire bigger."

Lu Qingqing called out.

Okay! I understand.

Wang Xiuxiu quickly added a few more pieces of firewood to the stove.

Time passed slowly, and the herbs in the pot gradually began to boil.

It emits a rich medicinal fragrance.

While making breakfast, Lu Qingqing would occasionally turn around to check on the progress of brewing the herbal tea.

"Yunlan, Second Brother, you need to prepare the jars and cold water in time."

We'll need it soon.

Lu Qingqing gave her instructions.

"Don't worry, Qingqing, the jars have all been cleaned."

The cold water is ready; all that's left is to brew the herbal tea.

Lin Yunlan responded.

Then the group started filling jars with iced tea.

I was busy until early morning, and finally the thirty jars of herbal tea were ready.

Lu Qingqing went to the construction site to take a look. Everything was fine, so she gave Lin Qingshan a brief explanation.

"Dad, there's nothing wrong at the construction site, don't worry too much."

A few of us are going to deliver some herbal tea.

Lu Qingqing said.

Lin Qingshan nodded:

"Okay, you guys go ahead with your work, but be careful."

The group then hurried off to the town.

The herbal tea jar is bigger and there's more tea in it today than yesterday.

The oxcarts were noticeably slower today than yesterday.

Lu Qingqing said:

"Yunlan, this is too much; the ox is struggling."

Let's buy another oxcart today.

Lin Yunlan looked at Lu Qingqing and said:

"I'll do whatever you say. We'll go buy some after we finish delivering the herbal tea."

Lu Qingqing nodded, her gaze fixed firmly ahead:

"With two oxcarts, we can take on more business."

"Let's expand this herbal tea business even further."

Lin Erzhu also said with a smile:

"That's right, things will definitely get better and better from now on."

As they talked, they urged the old ox to quicken its pace.