[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the-":3,"chapter-transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-391":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Transmigrated as a Stepmother: Time to Bring the Family to Prosper!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1194592,1538,"Chapter 391: Fishing in Troubled Waters","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-391",391,"\u003Cp>\"Third Uncle and Third Aunt are back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinbao called out excitedly from the persimmon tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhua and Si Niang, who were playing in the haystack, immediately poked their heads out and looked toward the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sisters had their hair in small braids, hanging over their shoulders, filled with straw flowers they had woven for each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they tossed their braids, the straw flowers fell down, much to Si Niang’s regret, but she didn’t have time to care, she needed to go meet Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Jin Hua, let’s run!\" Si Niang leapt directly from the haystack, more than a meter high. Da Lang, just coming down from the tree, looked up and quickly stopped Jinhua, who was about to jump after her. \"Don’t jump, you’ll break your leg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Niang occasionally trained with him and Uncle Ah Wang, knowing some techniques. She was fine, landing and running swiftly, but Jinhua couldn’t manage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lang ran up and helped Jinhua down from the haystack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhua gave him a cheeky grin, grabbed a few straw flowers from the ground, and chased after Si Niang, \"Si Niang, wait for me~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lang shook his head helplessly, turned, and called the boys home; it was time to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was very dark, they could only dare to climb the old persimmon tree on the back mountain because their parents weren’t home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first batch of persimmons had long been picked clean by the village children, and a few small ones that came out afterwards were all stuffed into the brothers’ pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count them up, exactly seven, one for each of the seven siblings, even Da Mao got a share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah!\" Da Mao, lying on the threshold inside the main room, clapped his hands excitedly when he spotted his brothers and sisters sprinting over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could walk now, but his staggering steps were nerve-wracking, so Mrs. Qiu placed him in the main room, blocked by the high threshold he couldn’t cross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he was anxious, with arms and legs together he climbed to the threshold, managing to flip himself over, landing with a \"thump\" outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Qiu was bringing dishes to the door and stopped immediately, holding her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anticipated cries didn’t sound, the little guy’s big eyes spun around, his mouth puckered up initially, but seeing the adults weren’t rushing to console him, he realized it wasn’t a big deal and giggled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhang had dressed him in a thick little jacket for warmth. He was like a ball, rolling up from the ground, holding his arms out for balance, intending to descend the stairs by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Qiu sighed in relief, smiled at him, and he grinned back, his face red and appealing from the indoor charcoal fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da Mao!\" Qin Yao walked over in a few big steps, clapped her hands to grab the little one’s attention, opening her arms, \"Come, Third Aunt will hug you~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh~\" Da Mao waved his arms excitedly, immediately staggering towards Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he fell off the stone steps, Qin Yao picked him up high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Mao was initially startled, his mouth formed an O shape, then his little legs kicked hard, expressing his happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So heavy, seems our Da Mao has turned chubby from eating.\" Qin Yao chuckled, pinching his plump little backside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji practically couldn’t bear to look, clicking his tongue twice, he couldn’t resist pinching his nephew’s flushed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Mao disliked Third Uncle, waving his hands to show his refusal, threatening to cry if he came closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family members were all his protectors, Liu Ji didn’t dare to make him cry, reluctantly withdrawing his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao nodded towards the kitchen, \"All the guests are helping, aren’t you, the host, going to join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji thought she had forgotten about that, sighing immediately, rolled up his sleeves and went to help in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if he worked honestly, he wouldn’t be Liu Laosan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Ji had mastered the art of feigning activity, asking here, caring there, looking busy with only the movement of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Da Mao in her arms and a string of children behind, Qin Yao entered the main room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhua and Si Niang got persimmons from their brother, eagerly peeled them and fed Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Known as the master of sharing, Qin Yao had one bite of each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same size, same depth—the two sisters both felt their persimmon was the most favored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dining table was already set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu and Mrs. Zhang were already inside by the fire; it was Liu Bai, Liu Zhong, Liu Fei, these young ones bustling around. The elders just needed to enjoy the gathering of children and grandchildren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu couldn’t sit still though. Seeing some bristles on the raincoat hanging on the wall, he took it down and fixed it in a few strokes, then noticed the table legs at Qin Yao’s, thinking they were unstable, he searched the room to prop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem with earthen floors, heavy objects in one place for a long time, the ground indents from continuous pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After spring plowing next year, if there’s time, you should replace these floors,\" Old Liu suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to handle it personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu was unaccustomed to hiring help during farming seasons; suddenly he had nothing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, he was busy year-round, leaving early, returning late, never idle, leading a strenuous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always hoped for a better life, so he could rest a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, during farming seasons, Liu Bai and the others dragged him out shortly after starting so he wouldn’t take away laborers’ earning opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They urged him to take care of himself, ideally not farm anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifespans in Sheng Country were already short, at Old Liu’s age, without proper care, an illness might take him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Old Liu couldn’t comprehend their ’filial piety,’ feeling uneasy without showcasing his sole farming skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhang was more understanding; she was only concerned with Liu Fei’s marriage now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the daughters-in-law of Liu Family were capable, she was happy to let them manage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She herself tended to the family garden, raised silkworms, wove, and watched over her grandchildren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoy the good times, worry when things are tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the elders’ differing attitudes, Qin Yao acknowledged Old Liu’s desire for self-worth, not rejecting his suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, then Dad, thank you for your help in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She managed the stationery factory, Liu Ji studied, Ah Wang tended to four children and household chores, likely exhausted, even if Old Liu hadn’t said, she would likely need them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the family simply didn’t have the manpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dishes are ready, everyone sit down and get ready to eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bellowed through the room, prompting everyone to take their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children took the small table; the adults squeezed around the large table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Wang and Mrs. Qiu prepared a table full of delicious, various smoked meats and pickles Qin Yao brought back from the Prefecture, all turned into fragrant dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paired with several farmhouse stir-fries, bowls filled to the brim, hearty and satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Qin Yao’s family dared to season so generously; Jin Hua and Jinbao couldn’t eat such delectable dishes at home, once the adults started eating, they hurriedly picked up and devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those oily, bright green wild vegetables, fresh and tasty, far better than the plain boiled leaves at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinbao munched as he felt aggrieved because his mother always said he was picky not liking greens, without considering how bland the leaves at home were, with barely a drop of oil or half a spoon of salt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He secretly hummed in frustration, channeling his sadness into appetite, devouring rice, \"Third Aunt’s greens are the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1292,"2026-06-03T13:46:23.348Z",1,"novelbin.me","5b915f615b046a263d0e7b96699e6b3e893b286ba738651bb733ac94bdbc2f37","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-392","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-390",588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--cover.jpg"]