[{"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-393":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},1194594,1538,"Chapter 393: The Mightiest Warrior","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-393",393,"\u003Cp>The annual gifts to be distributed to the workers were also organized by Liu Zhong, who led a team and brought them to the square in advance. When the workers dispersed afterward, they could queue up to collect and take them home directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For these annual gifts, Liu Zhong put in countless efforts, mulling over them every night before sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Qiu, annoyed by his muttering, was forced to join in and help with suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, the couple jointly decided on the contents of the annual gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each person would receive ten pounds of coarse rice, two pounds of vegetable oil, and two pounds of coarse salt, amounting to one hundred cents altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of annual gifts was no secret to the workers, who had been delighted for days on end knowing about it in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before the gathering, stewards from various workshops mentioned it, and today, the workers all brought their own containers to carry the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those without burlap bags at home brought baskets for the rice and salt, while the oil was packed in ceramic jars, bamboo tubes, and other utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could say that the entire morning, the workers were too excited to focus on work, getting through with smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They eagerly awaited the start of the gathering, rushing to the square like a flock of sheep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seating was casual, with only the first row of benches reserved for the stewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao even specially invited the village head, the clan leader, and the prominent villager, Liu Dafu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This invitation surprised Liu Dafu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, ever since the factory was built, villagers often compared him to Qin Yao, debating who was more capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing such comparisons repeatedly, Liu Dafu felt uncomfortable, and he unwittingly developed a rivalry with Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, when resettling the refugees, he couldn’t resist stepping forward to gain fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he learned that Qin Yao’s family expanded and bought a farm, he gritted his teeth and expanded his yard by an acre and bought fifty more acres of land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he wanted to remain the so-called number one in Liu Family Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villagers watched the rivalry eagerly, some even fanning the flames by saying Qin, the Manager, had done this or that and that his top position might be at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the village head and the clan leader gradually sided with Qin Yao, Liu Dafu felt increasingly uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, Qin Yao personally invited him, smiling as she asked, \"Uncle Dafu, are you free this afternoon? We’re hosting our year-end gathering at the factory, and we’d like you to join us to lend some presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, watching her lighthearted smile, Liu Dafu felt a wave of powerlessness — it turns out he was the only one in silent rivalry; she never intended to compete for the village’s top spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated in the first row of the square, holding a brazier, Liu Dafu glanced at Liu Facai standing outside the factory, giving him a stern look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for this guy stirring things up, he wouldn’t have had to grittingly buy more land, making his current silver supply so tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the workers entered and the stewards gathered, Qin Yao stepped onto the simple platform made of tables and chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boisterous square quieted down quickly with her gesture for silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workers, coming from different villages and lacking education, weren’t highly cultured; not swearing in their daily speech was already considered respectable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to maintain such discipline reflects Qin Yao’s high standing in the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young workers gazed at her with eyes glowing with fervent admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Dafu secretly thought, if Qin Yao were to order them to commit arson, these young lads and lasses would probably rush forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the literate class he taught, Liu Ji managed to snag a spot in the second row of the square, looking up at the gallant woman on stage with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if part of her glory belonged to him too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, no man in the village wasn’t envious of him being able to leisurely live off his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu stood among the surrounding villagers, glimpsing his third son complacently enjoying his lifestyle, which affected his good mood with rising annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Mrs. Zhang, carrying Da Mao on her back, who tugged at his sleeve to hold him back from losing his temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Zhang shook her head amusedly, truth be told, the fact that the third son could enjoy such a life was already a great fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expecting him to strive for self-improvement seemed unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he could pass the scholar exam, wouldn’t that establish his status nonetheless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she thought about it, Qin Yao began speaking on the platform, and Mrs. Zhang refocused her attention on the stage with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao started by announcing the withdrawal of Liu the carpenter from his shareholding, formally informing all the workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The workers already knew beforehand, so there wasn’t much chatter about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the announcement of the replacement for Liu the carpenter’s steward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang, sitting nervously at the end of the first row, held her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her stood Liu Huolang, hand in hand with their son, nervously watching Qin Yao about to announce the new steward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After a secret vote among all of the stewards and myself, with the highest number of votes, the person taking over Liu the carpenter’s steward position is — the former head of the Lacquer Worker Group, Qiao Yun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Huolang and his son jumped up in joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Mom, Dad, it’s my mom!\" said the excited child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Huolang nodded enthusiastically, \"Yes, yes, it’s your mom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang took a deep breath and went on stage to deliver a speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had known the result in advance, and the speech was prepared beforehand; Qin Yao personally reviewed it and made sure it was perfectly crafted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speech was calm yet powerful, expressing her determination while humbly thanking her supporters and other competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yun Niang being elected as a steward was a huge shock to the villagers of Liu Family Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason was that Yun Niang was a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers had never heard of a woman becoming a steward, and discussions were ongoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang’s mother-in-law, upon hearing the chatter, felt infuriated and wanted to confront them, unleashing her wrath as a shrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking of Yun Niang’s repeated reminders from the previous day, she restrained herself, storming home instead to avoid the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controversy was inevitable, as Qin Yao had already discussed with Yun Niang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought over her strategies thoroughly before deciding to take on such a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even in the face of many voices expressing doubts, she was determined to persist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang’s son, small enough, scuttled over to his mother’s side, squatting at her knees, holding her large hand with his small one, his eyes filled with her image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the child’s mind, his mother was the greatest warrior in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang clasped her son’s little hand in return, determined to be his pride!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Niang’s promotion to steward left her previous Lacquer Worker Group head position vacant, and Qin Yao promoted one experienced worker to fill the vacancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person was well-known among the Liu Family Village locals, none other than Sister-in-law Zhou who rivaled Mrs. He in brashness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she rose, giving a confident, vigorous wave to the villagers and workers on the square, the once chattering gossips suddenly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cannot win, cannot win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister-in-law Zhou stood with her hands on her hips and scoffed, \"A bunch of bullies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mockery was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>",1290,"2026-06-03T13:46:23.348Z",1,"novelbin.me","28e3c756c5ad3b648d6fd80adfd9ec5de2e5a50d4af87c17219efe1b17f64aeb","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-394","transmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--chapter-392",588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftransmigrated-as-a-stepmother-time-to-bring-the--cover.jpg"]