It's hard to be a stepmother, my disabled husband takes care of my child

"Didn't you see your uncle when you woke up?" she asked.

Xiaobao nodded and Dabao shook his head.

"I saw my uncle when I woke up," Dabao said. "He was carrying a basket on his back and said he was going to the mountains to look for herbs."

Su Man was not surprised to hear this answer. Although Old Man Fan usually looked like an old naughty boy, he was still very passionate about healing and herbal medicine.

Dabao spoke hesitantly.

"that……"

Su Man looked at him puzzledly, "What's wrong?"

"I...I also want to go pick the chilies. Just let Xiaobao stay at home with Daddy."

"Hmm?" Su Man stopped what she was doing and looked at Dabao, "Why do you want to pick chili peppers? Can you tell mother the reason?"

Dabao slowly lowered his head and whispered,

"It's too hard for you to make money on your own. I want to help."

"Mom, I can go too!" Xiaobao was unwilling to be left behind, "We can help!"

When Su Man heard this, her expression paused for a moment, then she smiled at the two children.

"Don't worry, mother can make money, a lot of money, so you two don't worry too much, just eat and drink well at home.

Besides, you are children now, you shouldn’t worry about adult matters at this time. The most important thing is that you need to learn to read and write, and it’s time to go to school. When your mother is done with her work these two days, she will prepare things for you to learn to read and write, okay?"

The two children's eyes lit up when they heard about reading and recognizing words, but soon they both shook their heads.

"Mom, I don't have to go to school. My brother is smarter than me and can go to school. I just need to stay at home with you." Xiaobao said.

Dabao: "No, I want to stay at home. You are the younger brother and should go to school. I am the older brother and don't need to go."

The scene of the two children loving each other made Su Man feel so soft-hearted.

At this moment, the meaning of making money became concrete.

"Mother, I know you two are sensible, obedient and know how to love me, but I have the ability to make money. No matter whether you are my older brother or younger brother, you are my precious children and you must learn to read."

The two children looked at Su Man in a daze.

Because the weather was good today, Su Man opened the door curtains. The sunlight came in from outside the door and fell on Su Man's face, making her look very gentle.

This scene remained in the minds of the two children for a long time, and it could be said that it accompanied them throughout their lives.

"But... you've worked hard." Dabao said again.

"I'm not tired. If I were tired, I would definitely tell you. In fact, you can also help relieve my burden at home, just like you help me wash the dishes, right?

And when mom got up just now, I noticed that you two had swept the floor clean. Was it you two who did it? And when mom cooks, you guys also help mom pick vegetables, which is also helping mom. So you two are both great people and have helped mom a lot."

The two children felt a little flattered by Su Man's words, and felt as if they had really helped a lot.

Author: Sure enough, saying nice things is suitable for any age group!

"Don't ever mention not studying to help mom with work again, understand? I chose to be your mom, so mom will be happy no matter what. As long as you are happy and grow up well, mom will be happy with anything else."

The two children were extremely happy, but the eldest child didn't say anything, while the youngest child spoke out what was in his heart.

"Mom, you are so nice! I love you so much!"

"Oh, Mommy likes you too. Now you two can help Mommy light the fire and I'll make you some pancakes! Really delicious ones!"

"Okay." The two children responded in unison.

Su Man's lips curled up slightly, and she was in a good mood.

Crispy and fragrant sweet potato cakes and sweet and sticky millet porridge.

The millet porridge has some glutinous rice that has been cooked there for a long time, so it is extra soft and sticky when cooked.

I also cooked four boiled eggs and a large plate of cherry tomatoes, the main focus was on balanced nutrition.

Old man Fan came back just in time for dinner. When he saw the breakfast prepared by Su Man, he immediately washed his hands and couldn't wait to sit down to eat.

Although the breakfast was very simple, everyone ate it with gusto, especially the sweet potato pancakes, which they liked very much.

"Oh, girl, why are the breakfasts you make so delicious? I, an old man, like them very much." Old man Fan said, touching his belly.

Xiaobao nodded equally enthusiastically.

"Mom, I think the food you cook is the best in the world. I have never eaten anything so delicious!"

"You are the only one who knows how to make your mother happy." Su Man pinched Xiaobao's cheek, then looked at Old Man Fan.

"What kind of herbs did you go digging so early in the morning? If you go again tomorrow, bring the two children with you. They are also somewhat interested in herbs."

Old Man Fan looked at the two children, and the two children were also looking at him.

Xiao Bao nodded frantically, "Yes, I want to go too. Uncle, please take me with you. I also want to learn how to treat illnesses and take good care of my father and mother."

"I don't like herbs. I'll just stay at home and take care of daddy." Dabao said.

Old Man Fan was unsure, so he looked at Su Man.

Su Man nodded, "Okay, if Dabao doesn't like it, then he won't have to go, but if Xiaobao likes it, then he can go. Anyway, I have to find a way and time to teach them to read in the next two days, so that Dabao will have something to do by then."

"Do you know how to read? Come to me, I can teach them." Old Man Fan recommended himself again.

Su Man: "Oh? You can?"

"Of course." Old Man Fan puffed out his chest proudly. "I am more than qualified to teach these two children. You can't find a suitable teacher now anyway. But the teachers in this town are not as good as me. It is enough for me to teach them. As for the future teachers, we can slowly look for them. There is plenty of time, right? What's more, I was the one who taught my apprentices in person before, and they are very capable now."

Although Old Man Fan said this, he was actually thinking that as long as his apprentice arrived, it would be easy to find a suitable teacher.

Su Man thought about it and agreed. Since Old Man Fan was a doctor, his identity must be somewhat mysterious. Reading and writing must not be difficult for him, so it should be enough for him to teach two children.

"Okay, then I'll take the trouble of you teaching them to read every day."

"Oh, what's so hard about this? We are all family. Since they call me uncle, I have to do my duty as an uncle. What's more, I have nothing to do every day. Besides, as long as you make more delicious food for me every day, I will be satisfied."

Old man Fan had a smile on his face and looked obviously very happy.

There was a hint of helplessness on Su Man's face.

"Okay, it's just food, I'll definitely make it in different ways every day."

Old Man Fan was satisfied.

The two children were also very happy, their eyes were bright.

Everything has been settled. Now we just have to wait for Su Man to go to town in a couple of days to buy some enlightenment books and some pens, ink, paper and inkstone before we can start.

The village chief came over shortly after they finished breakfast, and Su Man accompanied him to plan the area behind and next to the house.

Later, Su Man planned two acres of land, which was very large. As for the side next to the mountain, there was also nearly one acre of land, and Su Man took it all.

The total area is about three acres, and the village chief finally estimated that it might cost forty taels.

Su Man had no objection and directly told the village chief that they would go to the town together the day after tomorrow to transfer the land.

The five people who went to pick peppers did not come back at noon. Su Man thought that they probably wanted to earn more money so they did not come back.

She thought about it and didn't stop him. If she wanted to make money, she would have to work hard.

However, just as she had prepared lunch and was about to eat, there was a knock on the door outside the yard.

Su Man glanced at the two children.

"You guys eat first, I'll go see who it is."

When I opened the door, I found the village chief and a man. The man had a dark face and looked a little embarrassed.

From my memory, I know that this man is Liandi’s husband, named Li Dahe, and he is a very honest man.

"Uncle He? What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

The village chief said, "It's nothing. Look, this is Dahe. You can just call him Brother Dahe. He is Liandi's husband. He saw that Liandi hadn't come back for lunch, so he came to ask about you."

Li Dahe explained very embarrassedly.

"Sister Su, I don't mean anything else. I just... I was worried that A-Lian was hungry, so I wanted to come over and ask."

"I understand, Dahe. Don't worry, I don't mean anything else. I was busy with other things this morning, so I didn't have time to go up the mountain to see them. They probably wanted to make more money so they didn't come back for lunch. How about this, can you take the trouble to bring some to them for me?"

"Oh, okay, okay!" Dahe agreed quickly, "But how can I take your things? I got some steamed bread for A-Lian."

Su Man smiled, "It's okay. I'll take care of their meals anyway. We've cooked them at home. You just need to take the trouble to bring them up. And when Uncle and I pass by other people's houses later, can you help tell them that they won't be coming back for lunch? That way, their families won't worry."

The two men nodded repeatedly.

Su Man turned around and went into the kitchen, then took a basket and put the ten multi-grain steamed buns and five boiled eggs from the steamer into it.

These multi-grain steamed buns and boiled eggs were originally what she wanted to leave for the five people who were picking peppers.

She thought that everyone would definitely come back to eat at noon. She knew that the villagers usually only had two meals, and even if they did, they would usually only have one sweet potato or a potato.

It would be fine if he just stayed at home in the winter, but now that he was helping her with the work, she wouldn't be so cruel.

Anyway, she has plenty of steamed buns and eggs in her space.

As for why they were not given white flour buns and other meals, it was because they were too eye-catching.

Now she hasn't made enough money in the eyes of others, so she'd better be more careful.

But even if these things are good things in the eyes of the villagers, although they are multi-grain steamed buns, they are actually no different from white flour steamed buns, and are thousands of times better than the steamed buns made from wild grass that the villagers usually eat.

Just now while having dinner, she was thinking that since those people were not coming back, she would let them take her home in the evening. She didn't want to be a black-hearted boss.

So now that Li Dahe is here, it’s just perfect.

Li Dahe was a little overwhelmed holding the heavy basket.

"Why... why is this basket so heavy? Is it too much?"

Because the basket had a lid on it, they couldn't see what was inside.

"Not much. I prepared it for them a long time ago. I also put some water in it. You'd better take it up quickly, otherwise they will be cold and hungry later."

Li Dahe still glanced at the village chief.

The village chief nodded at him and said,

"Go ahead, go ahead. Since Xiao Su said she would prepare something for them, don't waste time and let them come back earlier. Also, just remember Xiao Su's kindness. Even now that she is doing business with Youranju, she is still thinking about our village. Don't be ungrateful."

"Uncle He, I understand. I will definitely remember it well." Da He nodded repeatedly, "Then I will go to the mountain now to bring them food."

The village chief nodded, and Li Dahe immediately trotted towards the mountain, still protecting the basket with his hands.

After Li Dahe left, Su Man invited the village chief to go back to the house for dinner, but was rejected by the village chief.

"I won't go. There's food at home. Go back and eat quickly. Don't keep the two children waiting for too long. As for the other families, don't worry. I'll go talk to them about it."

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Uncle."

The village chief waved his hand indifferently, then turned and left.

In fact, he was also worried about his wife, and he just happened to come here with Li Dahe.

When Su Man closed the door, she was still thinking about Li Dahe. The man seemed to be a caring person for his wife. He didn't go back to ask about her at noon, but no one else came.

She returned to the kitchen and found the two children and Old Man Fan waiting for her.

She raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

The two children and Old Man Fan then started to take action. They had all heard Su Man's conversation with the people outside.

Xiaobao bit the chopsticks, hesitated for a while, but couldn't help but said something in a low voice.

"Mom, can you send some food to Gousheng as well? His sister is not at home, so he will definitely go hungry. Gousheng used to play well with us, but now it's cold and he doesn't have enough clothes to wear so he doesn't go out."

"Gousheng?" Su Man was stunned for a moment.

Xiaobao: "He is sister Ni'er's brother. Have you forgotten that he came to our house to play before?"

Dabao: “You scolded him before.”

Su Man: “…” She immediately remembered who it was.

She just felt a little guilty when she saw Dabao finishing off the enemy with an expressionless face.

"Ahem...it turns out it's him. Mom just forgot about it. Let's prepare some for him and give it to him after he finishes eating."

"Thank you, Mom!" Xiaobao cheered, and Dabao also had a little more smile on his face.