Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 21 Helping with Moving

"Enough, Liu Cuihua, are you ever going to stop?!"

The village chief finally lost his temper and roared.

"You've made your father faint from anger, what are you still doing here!"

As the village chief spoke, he pointed to Lin Qingshan, who was lying unconscious on the ground.

His voice trembled slightly with anger.

"Look at what you've done!"

Do you have any humanity left? Do you have any conscience?

The village chief was panting heavily, his chest heaving violently.

"Are you satisfied or happy that this family has come to this point?"

Liu Cuihua was startled by the village chief's sudden roar.

She shrank back, her eyes darting around, but she still stubbornly muttered:

"I...I didn't do anything wrong, how can you blame me?"

"How dare you talk back!"

The village chief stepped forward, getting closer to Liu Cuihua.

"If you continue to show no remorse, you'll regret it later!"

At this moment, the village chief was like an angry god, making Liu Cuihua dare not utter another word.

Everyone around was terrified and fell silent; the scene was completely still.

The village chief looked around and raised his voice, asking:

"Who's willing to help Qingqing tidy up her old house?"

He had barely finished speaking when

It's like throwing a pebble into a calm lake, creating ripples.

"I'll go help tidy up!"

The impatient Aunt Zhang was the first to step forward.

She rolled up her sleeves, her face beaming with a hearty expression.

"Qingqing has had a tough time, we can't just stand by and do nothing."

"Count me in too!"

Aunt Li chimed in, speaking as she quickly stepped forward.

"It's only right. We're all neighbors, so we should look out for each other."

"Me too!"

"I am coming too!"

One after another, several more women responded.

With concern and enthusiasm on their faces, they walked towards the old house without hesitation.

The village chief looked at Lu Qingqing with concern and asked softly:

"Qingqing, is there anything else you need help tidying up?"

Lu Qingqing shook her head, her voice tinged with weariness and hoarseness:

"Village chief, thank you, but no need, there's nothing else to pack."

The village chief frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Then I'll have someone help carry the third son to the old house later."

Go and tidy up the blankets and clothes.

Don't be stubborn. Pack what you need to pack and take it with you.

Don't worry too much, things will get better.

Lu Qingqing raised her head, looked at the village chief with gratitude, and tears welled up in her eyes:

"Thank you, village chief. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Liu Cuihua stood to the side, her eyes fixed on Lu Qingqing.

They were as if they were afraid she would take away something valuable.

She crossed her arms over her chest, her lips pursed, looking utterly disgusted.

When she saw that Lu Qingqing had only brought bedding,

There were also clothes for several children.

Liu Cuihua finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the expression on her face relaxed.

He muttered to himself:

"She's smart enough not to take anything valuable."

Liu Cuihua gave a light snort and said:

"Hmph, I bet you wouldn't dare take more than that!"

After saying that, he turned and left, his arrogant demeanor truly... speechless.

After the villagers helped Lu Qingqing tidy up the old house, it was already dark.

Lu Qingqing stood at the door.

He bowed deeply to the village chief and everyone who had helped him.

He said gratefully:

"Thank you, village chief and everyone."

I, Lu Qingqing, will remember your kindness today. If I, Lu Qingqing, have the ability in the future...

"I will definitely repay everyone properly."

The village chief comforted them:

"Qingqing, don't be too sad. Live well from now on."

Everyone chimed in with their comments:

"Tell us if you have any difficulties, and we will definitely help if we can."

Lu Qingqing nodded repeatedly, watching everyone leave one by one.

After everyone had left, Lu Qingqing gently closed the dilapidated door.

With a dull creak, the door made a loud noise.

She slowly turned around and, using the dim light, surveyed the courtyard.

The yard was overgrown with weeds, and moss was sprouting from the cracks in the stone path.

Although it was dilapidated, the courtyard wall was still relatively intact.

Although the gate was rickety, it could at least provide some protection.

There are two rooms available for living.

There was also a thatched hut, which looked rather out of place in the corner of the yard.

Lu Qingqing walked closer and took a look. It looked like what had previously been a kitchen.

The thatch was sparse, and the stove was covered with dust and cobwebs.

Lu Qingqing took a deep breath, thinking to herself:

"In any case, this is at least a place that can shelter us from the wind and rain."

Thankfully, I finally got rid of those two awful people, hahaha…

Lu Qingqing rushed back into the house like a gust of wind, muttering to herself:

"Oh dear, my little darlings, they've been hungry all day!"

She deftly pretended to take buns out of the basket.

"Come on, kids, eat up!"

Lu Qingqing smiled and handed the steamed buns to the children.

The children's eyes lit up when they saw the steamed buns.

It pounced like a little tiger, wolfing down the steamed buns.

Lu Qingqing felt both gratified and bittersweet as she watched the children eat so heartily.

She stroked the children's heads and spoke gently to them:

"Stone, Er Mao, San Mao, Shuang'er"

From now on, let's work together as a family and live a good life!

Mother is planning to go into the mountains again tomorrow to see what other medicinal herbs are found there.

"You all need to be good and stay home tomorrow, okay?"

Stone's mouth was stuffed full, and he mumbled indistinctly:

"Mom, don't worry, I'll take good care of my younger brother and sister!"

Lu Qingqing was surprised; Shi Tou was finally willing to call her "Mom."

Lu Qingqing was overjoyed.

Shuang'er nodded obediently, her mouth smeared with the meat oil from the steamed bun:

"Mother, Shuang'er will be good."

Lu Qingqing looked at the sensible children and told them to stay home and eat steamed buns obediently.

She was going to return the four coins she had borrowed to Granny Wang.

Lu Qingqing held four coins in her hand.

He hurriedly arrived at Aunt Wang's house and knocked on the door.

Aunt Wang opened the door, and Lu Qingqing quickly handed over the four coins she was holding.

Said:

"Aunt Wang, this is the money I owed you before. I've come to pay you back."

Aunt Wang took the money in surprise.

But they didn't put it away immediately.

Instead, he took Lu Qingqing's hand and said with heartache:

"Qingqing, you're taking care of these children."

Life is so hard, Auntie isn't in a hurry for this money."

Lu Qingqing smiled and shook her head, her eyes filled with determination:

"Aunt Wang, I understand your kindness."

But it is right to pay back debts.

Don't worry, I can sell the herbs I collect.

"I can support myself and the children without any problem, so please don't worry."

Looking at Lu Qingqing's stubborn yet strong appearance, Aunt Wang sighed:

"Oh, you've really had a tough time, kid."

"Then you must take good care of yourself and the children. If you encounter any difficulties, come and find me."

Lu Qingqing nodded gratefully:

"Auntie, I'll remember that, thank you!"

Lu Qingqing ran home with light steps.

From afar, I could see several figures standing in front of my house.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Aunt Qian, the village chief's wife, Aunt Li, and Sister Liu.

Just then, Aunt Qian raised her hand to knock on the door.

Liu's wife looked anxiously into the yard.

Lu Qingqing quickly stepped forward, her face beaming with delight, and said:

"Aunt Qian, Aunt Li, Sister Liu, what brings you here?"

Aunt Qian looked at Lu Qingqing, her eyes full of concern:

"Qingqing, I heard about your family from your uncle."

Me, your sister-in-law Liu, Aunt Li, and the others.

I came to check on you and the children because I was worried they might be hungry.

As she spoke, she took out a basket from behind her back.

It contained several warm cornbread buns and some green vegetables.

Aunt Li also handed over a package, smiling as she said:

"These are some pickled vegetables that my family makes. I'm letting the kids try them."

Sister Liu then handed Lu Qingqing a small bag of rice:

"Here are two kilograms of rice; please use this to tide you over."

Lu Qingqing's eyes welled up with tears, and she waved her hands repeatedly:

"Aunt Qian, Aunt Li, Sister Liu, I can't accept this, I can't take it."

The group exchanged glances, and taking advantage of Lu Qingqing's inattention,

He shoved the things into her arms, turned around, and left.

"Qingqing, please don't refuse. Take good care of the children!"

Aunt Li called out as she walked away, turning back to look at him.

Sister Liu chimed in:

"Yes, just tell us if you have any difficulties!"

"If you need any help, come to my house," Aunt Qian said with concern.

Lu Qingqing, clutching the things in her arms, watched their departing figures.

I was deeply touched by them...