Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 28 Braised Pork

When the children saw Lu Qingqing return,

They ran over excitedly, their faces beaming with joy.

Two little white wolves followed behind, shaking their heads and swaying.

"Mother, you're finally back!"

We miss you so much!

Looking at the children's adorable faces, Lu Qingqing was filled with joy.

She took the pastries she had bought out of the bag and said gently:

"Children, come on, it's time for some pastries!"

The children took the pastries,

She took a careful bite, and a happy smile spread across her face.

Lu Qingqing then turned around and took out the meat she had bought in town from a pile of items.

He cut off a piece and handed it to Sister Liu, saying:

"Sister Liu, please take this meat back and give it to Brother Dashan to help him recover."

Sister Liu quickly waved her hand to decline, saying:

"Qingqing, this won't do! Your family needs it too!"

Lu Qingqing pretended to be angry and said:

"Sister Liu, if you don't want it..."

I won't dare ask you for help again if I need anything in the future.

Sister Liu hesitated for a moment,

Thinking that his own mountain home really needed some nourishment,

He stopped refusing and readily accepted it, saying:

"Alright then, Qingqing, your sister-in-law won't stand on ceremony with you."

"If you need anything in the future, just ask your sister-in-law. Don't shoulder everything alone."

finished,

Liu's wife then helped Lu Qingqing organize and categorize all the things she had bought.

The rice was put into the granary, and the pots, pans and bowls were neatly arranged in the room.

After working for quite a while, and with everything finally in place,

Only then did Sister Liu take the piece of meat and go home.

Lu Qingqing stood at the door, watching Liu's departing figure.

My heart is filled with gratitude and warmth.

Lu Qingqing told the children that she would make braised pork for them today.

The children happily circled around Lu Qingqing.

Stone clapped his hands excitedly, his little face flushed:

"Mom, I want to eat so much!"

Er Mao's eyes sparkled as he tugged at Lu Qingqing's sleeve.

"Mom, isn't the braised pork delicious?"

Sanmao jumped up and down with joy:

"Great! Finally, we can eat meat!"

Shuang'er stood obediently to the side, smiling as she said:

"Thank you, Mother. You've worked so hard."

Lu Qingqing looked at the children's happy faces,

Filled with joy, I smiled and said, "My darlings, there's plenty of meat today, lots and lots of meat!"

The children jumped and laughed excitedly, and Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Children, go play in the yard for a while."

"Mom will cook you something delicious right away."

The children obediently ran into the yard, their joyful laughter echoing through the yard.

Lu Qingqing walked into the kitchen,

First, cut the fresh pork belly into evenly sized cubes.

Then put the chopped meat into the pot of boiling water.

Add a few slices of ginger and a little cooking wine, and simmer for a while.

After the water boiled again, she used chopsticks to remove the pieces of meat one by one.

Set aside to drain.

then,

Lu Qingqing poured some oil into the pot.

After the oil is heated, add a few pieces of rock sugar.

Simmer over low heat.

Continue until the rock sugar melts and turns caramel color, with tiny bubbles appearing.

At this time,

She quickly poured the drained pork belly pieces into the pot.

Stir-fry until browned, each piece of meat is coated with an enticing caramel color.

Then, Lu Qingqing added spices such as scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves.

Stir-fry quickly until fragrant.

Next, pour in an appropriate amount of soy sauce.

Continue stir-frying to allow the meat to fully absorb the aroma of the seasonings.

Then, she added enough water.

Submerge the meat pieces, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook slowly.

Lu Qingqing put the steamer back on.

She was preparing to steam a bowl of rice on the steamer.

Gently cover the pot with the lid, allowing the broth and rice to simmer together.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the rich aroma of meat.

About an hour later, the rice was cooked.

Lu Qingqing then turned up the heat to reduce the sauce, so that every piece of meat was coated with a glistening, thick broth.

"Kids, dinner's ready! The braised pork is done!"

Lu Qingqing's voice came from the kitchen, filled with joy and anticipation.

Hearing the call, the children immediately ran from the yard into the house.

His eyes were fixed on the steaming plate of braised pork on the table.

My mouth is watering.

Stone eagerly climbed onto the stool and excitedly said:

Wow, this looks so delicious!

Er Mao and San Mao followed closely behind, scrambling to sit at the table and cheering:

"Finally, I can eat braised pork!"

Shuang'er obediently helped set out the bowls and chopsticks, saying:

"Mom, you've worked so hard."

Lu Qingqing smiled as she brought the rice over and said:

"Kids, you can start eating now!"

Shi Tou picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of braised pork, and put it in his mouth.

"Mmm, it smells delicious!"

Stone mumbled incoherently as he ate.

Er Mao, his mouth stuffed full, nodded in agreement:

"It's so delicious! Mom's braised pork is the best in the world!"

Sanmao's face was covered in oil from eating, but he still gave a thumbs up.

Lu Qingqing watched the children eating so heartily,

I was so happy, I said gently:

"Eat slowly, don't choke, eat more."

The family sat around the table, enjoying this warm and delicious moment.

Just then, the system Xiaodou's voice rang out:

"Congratulations, host. I am your system, Xiaodou."

You have completed your tasks for this month and have been awarded 2 points.

Lu Qingqing was taken aback at first, then a surprised smile appeared on her face.

The children, confused, asked Shi Tou, with braised pork in his mouth, indistinctly:

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Lu Qingqing smiled and patted the stone's head, saying:

"It's alright, kids, let's keep eating,"

She picked up a piece of braised pork and placed it in Shuang'er's bowl, saying:

"Shuang'er, eat more. Our lives will get better and better from now on."

The children listened, though they didn't quite understand.

But they also became happy, and the room was filled with laughter.

The Lin family on the other side was clearly not so happy.

After returning home, Qin Xiulian and Liu Cuihua began to ponder.

That damned Lu Qingqing actually got incredibly lucky.

Qin Xiulian sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), her brows furrowed, and said angrily:

"Hmph, I wonder what tricks Lu Qingqing used."

"They actually got so much reward money, and they're buying all this and that! It's infuriating!"

Liu Cuihua chimed in from the side:

"That's right, Mother, we shouldn't have let her leave so easily when we divided the family property."

Now look what's happened, she's become the center of attention!

Qin Xiulian slapped her thigh hard:

"It's all our fault for not considering this back then."

I shouldn't have separated her from the group.

"Staying at home means she can still work and earn money for us."

Liu Cuihua's eyes darted around, and an idea came to her:

"Mother, how about we think of a way to get the money from her?"

Qin Xiulian hesitated for a moment:

"Will this work? It would be bad if someone found out."

Liu Cuihua leaned close to Qin Xiulian's ear and whispered a few words.

As Qin Xiulian listened, a sinister smile gradually appeared on her face:

"Hmm, maybe this method will work."

The two men were plotting in the room, completely disregarding how despicable and shameless their actions were.