Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 205 Honesty is the Best Policy

By the time Lu Qingqing and the others returned home, it was already dark.

Wang Xiuxiu and Chunlan waited anxiously at the courtyard gate.

As soon as the two saw Lu Qingqing,

He hurried over to greet them.

Wang Xiuxiu looked at the basket on Lu Qingqing's back.

And her slightly disheveled appearance at this moment.

He asked with concern:

"Qingqing, you've gone into the mountains again?"

Why are you so late coming back?

We were so worried!

Chunlan took the basket from his back and asked:

"Miss, are you alright?"

Lu Qingqing smiled wearily.

"Good sister-in-law, good Chunlan, I'm alright."

I just had nothing to do in the afternoon.

I want to take DouDian and DouDou to the mountains for a walk.

I lost track of time while I was there, I'm so sorry!

I've made you worry again.

Wang Xiuxiu held Lu Qingqing's hand:

"As long as you're alright, that's all that matters."

Come on in, the food's all warmed up for you.

As he spoke, he pulled Lu Qingqing into the house.

Lu Qingqing did not break her promise.

She rewarded Diandian and Doudou with a plate of meat.

Watching the two little ones wolf down their food so adorably,

A gentle smile appeared on her tired face.

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

Thank you all for your hard work today.

She spoke softly to the two wolf cubs.

His eyes were full of doting affection.

Wang Xiuxiu watched from the side and couldn't help but laugh:

"Qingqing, you're so good to these two little ones."

Treat them like children.

Lu Qingqing responded playfully:

"sister in law,

Dot and Bean did a great job today!

They helped me find many more purple ginseng plants.

You asked whether they should receive a reward.

Wang Xiuxiu looked surprised.

"Qingqing, did you find the Purple Spirit Ginseng again today?"

Lu Qingqing nodded.

"Yes, it was Dian Dian and Dou Dou who discovered it."

If you don't believe me, you can take a look inside the basket.

Lu Qingqing specially left a few purple ginseng roots in her basket today.

The purpose was to allow Lin Qingshan to focus on his cultivation experiments.

There are no other concerns.

As soon as Lu Qingqing finished speaking,

Lin Qingshan, who was tinkering with wood ash in the yard, heard it.

He immediately ran to the basket before Wang Xiuxiu.

Then squat down.

Carefully turn over the hay that was specially covering the purple ginseng.

One by one, high-quality purple ginseng plants were placed in the basket, mixed with soil.

It also exudes a unique herbal aroma.

Lin Qingshan couldn't help but gasp.

"My goodness, so many Purple Spirit Ginseng plants!"

This is absolutely wonderful!

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"father,

Now you can go ahead and do it with peace of mind, right?

I'll provide you with plenty of this purple ginseng.

Just focus on propagating the seeds.

Don't have any more worries.

Lin Qingshan's face was full of joy.

He said somewhat embarrassedly:

"My dear,

What you gave me before is enough for me to handle.

These still have dirt on them.

"Dad's thinking of trying to grow some, what do you think?"

Lu Qingqing's eyes lit up.

"Dad, that's a great idea!"

If we can keep the Purple Spirit Ginseng alive...

Maybe it will even produce some seeds.

Planting seeds will be much easier then.

However, cultivating purple ginseng is a painstaking and laborious task.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Dad."

Lin Qingshan patted his chest confidently.

"Qingqing, what's so hard about this?"

Over the years, Dad has tended to some flowers and plants.

I have some experience with these things.

I see there's a vacant lot in our backyard.

"Perhaps I should try planting the Purple Spirit Ginseng there."

Lu Qingqing frowned slightly:

"Dad, isn't that patch of land in the backyard getting too much sunlight?"

Prolonged exposure to sunlight may be detrimental to its growth.

Lin Qingshan also thought about it carefully, and after a moment,

He slapped his thigh.

"I have an idea! Qingqing,"

Let's build a shed in the backyard.

Use vines and branches to cover the roof tightly.

This will provide shade for the purple ginseng, making it easier to care for it.

And you don't have to worry about excessive lighting.

Moreover, the purple ginseng is grown in our own yard.

We can detect any situation immediately.

Lu Qingqing's eyes lit up.

"Father, this plan works, so let's do as you say."

This does make daily maintenance much easier.

It just takes some effort to set up the shed.

"That will trouble you again."

Lin Qingshan laughed heartily.

"Silly girl, why are you being so polite with your father?"

As long as this Purple Spirit Ginseng can be cultivated well, Dad will be happy even if it's tiring.

Moreover,

Thinking that the village could live a better life because of this purple ginseng,

Father felt sweeter than if he had eaten honey.

Wang Xiuxiu watched this heartwarming scene from the side.

He then fed another plate of meat to Dian Dian and Dou Dou.

"You two little ones are really amazing!"

We found so many purple ginseng for Qingqing.

"You've worked hard, please eat more meat."

Dot and Bean wagged their tails happily.

Eating meat in big bites,

It was making satisfied whimpering sounds.

"This meat is delicious! Mother really does keep her word!"

"Uh-huh,

Next time we go up the mountain, let's find even more bitter melons for Mother.

Lu Qingqing smiled and said to Wang Xiuxiu:

"sister in law,

These two little ones are really looking their best tonight!

Look how happily they're eating! They must be so happy.

Wang Xiuxiu watched as Diandian and Doudou happily ate their food.

His face was also beaming with a smile.

"These two little guys are really lovable."

They all look so spiritual.

Lu Qingqing looked at Lin Qingshan, whose hands were covered in black soot as he fiddled with the purple ginseng.

"Dad, what happened to your hand?"

Lin Qingshan carefully examined the Purple Spirit Ginseng.

He replied without even looking up:

"Isn't Father cultivating the Purple Spirit Ginseng?"

I just collected some wood ash, and haven't had a chance to wash it off yet.

Lu Qingqing suddenly realized,

"It seems Father has already begun the process of nurturing."

Then, she suddenly remembered,

I still have a bag of potatoes in my space that I haven't had time to plant yet.

Anyway, it's still a segmented planting method.

Why don't we just let Dad take charge of everything?

Lu Qingqing made up her mind and pretended to go back to her room.

After coming out, I had a bag in my hand.

"Father, I was in town before,"

I met a businessman from out of town.

He told me that in this bag,

It is a high-yield crop brought back from foreign lands.

If planted well

It yields several times more than ordinary crops.

But I got so busy that I forgot about it.

Why don't you help with the planting too?

As she spoke, Lu Qingqing handed the bag to Lin Qingshan.

Lin Qingshan took the bag and opened it curiously.

Looking at the round, yellowish-brown potatoes inside,

His face was full of doubt.

"Qingqing, is this the high-yield crop you were talking about?"

It looks rather strange.

Can it really produce that much?

Lu Qingqing nodded with a smile.

"Father, don't underestimate them."

The man said this thing is called a potato.

It is highly adaptable; it is not only drought-resistant but also tolerant of poor soil.

As long as you plant on a piece of land, and take good care of it...

The harvest will definitely be good.

Moreover, there are many ways to eat this.

It can be boiled or stir-fried, it's fine either way.

The taste is pretty good.

Wang Xiuxiu also came over.

He picked up a potato and examined it.

"Qingqing, now that I hear you say that..."

This is indeed a good thing.

"But we've never grown this before, will we be able to grow it well?"

This was also the first time Lin Qingshan had ever seen this thing.

I couldn't make up my mind for a while.

He repeatedly examined the potatoes in the bag.

His brows furrowed slightly.

"Qingqing, but your father has lived most of his life..."

I've never seen this kind of crop before.

How can we grow this? We can't just grow it like the Purple Spirit Ginseng.

Let's plant them in separate plots?

Lu Qingqing said with delight,

"Father, you always have the best ideas."

I also think this is a good way to plant it.

Then I'll leave this matter to you.

Anyway, you're just raising them anyway.

Why not try cultivating both at the same time?

Lin Qingshan was taken aback; he had only said it casually.

Qingqing agreed immediately.

He looked into Lu Qingqing's eyes, which were full of expectation and trust.

A warmth filled my heart, but I also felt a great sense of responsibility.

"Qingqing, since you trust your father so much..."

Then Dad will give it a try.

It just so happens that it uses the same cultivation method as the Purple Spirit Ginseng.

Father also wanted to try and see if this method could succeed.

Lu Qingqing said excitedly:

"Dad, just go for it, we'll all support you."