Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 13, Mission 2

As sunset approached, the sky gradually darkened.

The surroundings were so quiet that only the occasional bird calls could be heard.

Just then, Wang Xiuxiu, the second sister-in-law, quietly came over.

She looked around cautiously, then tiptoed into the courtyard.

Wang Xiuxiu approached Lu Qingqing and took out two still-warm steamed buns from her bosom.

He whispered, "Qingqing, these two steamed buns are for you and the children."

Lu Qingqing took the steamed bun, her eyes welling up with tears.

They're already struggling themselves, yet they're still thinking about their children.

Wang Xiuxiu gently patted Lu Qingqing's hand and said sincerely, "Qingqing,

Second sister-in-law knows you had a tough time in the past, but from now on, just live a good life.

As long as you work hard and steadily, things will get better.

Lu Qingqing nodded heavily and said, "Second sister-in-law,"

Don't worry, I understand. I'll definitely be better from now on.

Wang Xiuxiu smiled with satisfaction, gave a few more words of advice, and then hurriedly left.

Lu Qingqing looked at the two steamed buns in her hand, feeling quite melancholy.

She knew perfectly well that the second wife's family was also having a hard time.

These two steamed buns must have been saved from between their teeth.

Lu Qingqing couldn't help but wonder, why are they all children born of the same mother?

Is the difference really that big?

She knew that her older brother worked in town and earned a decent income.

The eldest brother's two children were able to study at a private school in town.

The eldest sister-in-law manages the household affairs perfectly, arranging everything flawlessly.

They can also take advantage of others from time to time.

But the third and second wives have never received such good treatment.

Even when the third child was doing well, he earned his own money for education.

Even so, he still had to hand over money to his family.

The only expense this family incurred for the third child was probably after he became a living dead.

He spent two taels of silver to marry the original owner of this body, hoping she would take care of his children.

Lu Qingqing found it increasingly strange and couldn't understand why her child would be treated so differently.

Before it got completely dark, Lu Qingqing distributed the steamed buns to the children.

Seeing the children's satisfied expressions, she smiled slightly and went to sort through the herbs by herself.

She sorted the herbs and put them into her basket, ready to carry them away the next morning.

Just then, someone knocked on the door, the "knock knock knock" sound particularly clear in the quiet courtyard.

Lu Qingqing got up to open the door. The person who came in was Liu Guixiang, Liu's sister-in-law.

She stood at the door with a basket of eggs slung over her arm and a broad smile on her face.

Upon seeing Lu Qingqing, Sister Liu excitedly exclaimed, "Qingqing, my dear sister!"

I really owe you a lot today. If it weren't for you helping Dashan detoxify...

Maybe Dashan is... Thanks to you, Dashan can get better.

I don't have anything particularly impressive to offer.

You must accept this basket of eggs; it's a small token of my appreciation.

Lu Qingqing quickly declined, "Sister-in-law, you're too kind."

"This is what I should do; I can't take these eggs."

Sister Liu wouldn't have it, and insisted on shoving the basket into Lu Qingqing's hands: "Sister, if you don't accept it..."

He just looks down on his sister-in-law.

Lu Qingqing had no choice but to accept the eggs, but her heart was filled with gratitude.

Sister Liu pulled Lu Qingqing into the house.

He whispered, "Little sister, I'm going to the pharmacy in town to get some medicine today."

When Dr. Chu at the pharmacy saw the prescription, he immediately said it was an excellent remedy for snake venom.

Then they inquired about Dashan's condition, and upon hearing that Dashan had recovered,

They kept asking me if I would sell this prescription.

I told them that the prescription was a gift from someone and I had to return it, so the doctor sent me to ask you about it.

After listening, Lu Qingqing said earnestly to Sister Liu, "Sister-in-law,

There are many types of snake venom, and this prescription can only treat the venom of the bamboo viper and the five-step snake.

Other snake venoms require different remedies, so this one remedy is not very effective.

Sister Liu nodded in sudden understanding: "Oh, I see."

I knew it! There's no single remedy that can cure all snake venom.

"Wow, you know so much, girl."

Lu Qingqing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I only know a little bit about it."

Aunt Liu chatted with Lu Qingqing for a few more minutes before getting up to say goodbye.

The countryside at night is truly beautiful; the moon hangs high in the sky, and countless stars twinkle.

However, the lighting conditions are limited, making it inconvenient to do things.

Lu Qingqing carefully placed a basket of eggs into the house.

Then she went back to the children's bedside, ready to put the little ones to sleep.

Shuang'er blinked her big eyes and tugged at Lu Qingqing's clothes, saying coquettishly, "Mother, I want to hear a story."

Lu Qingqing smiled indulgently and said, "Alright, Mother will tell you."

So, Lu Qingqing told them a few more interesting stories.

The children listened with great interest, their eyes fixed on Lu Qingqing.

Until the sound of the children's even breathing could be heard,

Lu Qingqing gently tucked them in and breathed a sigh of relief.

She sat on the edge of the bed and quietly watched the children for a while.

Then, they tiptoed to Lin Yunlan's bedside, and the two of them instantly appeared in the system space.

Just like yesterday, Lu Qingqing first performed a series of examinations on Lin Yunlan.

I was overjoyed to see the data slowly improving.

After Lu Qingqing started an IV drip on Lin Yunlan, she also prepared some medicine to detoxify her body.

Just as she was getting bored, the familiar system voice suddenly sounded again:

"Host, I am your system Xiaodou."

Congratulations, host! Your points have increased by 5000 today.

Lu Qingqing was taken aback. Before she could react, Xiaodou continued:

"Congratulations, host, you have won a free lottery draw."

Lu Qingqing was both surprised and delighted, and said incredulously:

"Really? Little Bean, that's wonderful!"

Xiaodou replied cheerfully, "Of course it's true!"

"Host, would you like to participate in the lottery now?"

Lu Qingqing composed herself and answered without hesitation:

"Draw it, draw it now!" My heart was filled with anticipation.

I wonder what kind of surprise this lottery will bring me.

After the lottery ended, System Bean excitedly told her:

"Congratulations, host! You have just drawn a century-old Ganoderma lucidum!"

Lu Qingqing was so happy that she danced with joy, almost forgetting that she still had an IV drip in her hand.

Before Lu Qingqing could even finish being happy, System Bean assigned her a second task:

"My lord, a new mission has arrived! This mission is..."

To improve their current living conditions, they could earn 1000 taels of silver a month.

Mission accomplished, reward: 10,000 points;

Mission failed. Please enjoy a level 1 lightning strike for ten minutes.

Lu Qingqing was stunned; she was now penniless.

Where can I earn 1000 taels of silver?

With a pained expression, she realized she couldn't possibly do it and quickly asked, "Xiaodou, are there any other punishments?"

Xiaodou said firmly, "Not for now, only lightning."

"Master, would you like to try it for free?"

Lu Qingqing was so frightened that she waved her hands repeatedly and immediately refused, saying, "No, no, please don't!"

Thinking of the terrible punishment of lightning, Lu Qingqing gritted her teeth.

He secretly resolved that no matter what, he would do his best to complete this arduous task.

She didn't want to be struck by lightning.