I became a vicious stepmother and I went to the sea to feed my three children.

"It's made for the people at Wangyueju. I've negotiated a business deal with them, and this batch of oyster sauce is for them."

Wangyueju?

Gu Yichen didn't expect that Bai Qingyao actually knew someone from Wangyueju.

But when you think about it, her craftsmanship is so good, and she used to set up a stall in the town, it is impossible that the people in Wangyueju did not notice her.

While Gu Yi was lost in thought, Bai Qingyao had already packed up the oyster sauce in the pot and placed it in small jars without sealing them, waiting until they cooled down before sealing them.

After cleaning the pot, she had some free time.

After a busy whole day, I feel a little tired.

Just as she was about to pour some water, she saw a hand reaching out in front of her, holding a teacup.

She looked up and saw Gu Yichen. She took it and said, "Thank you."

Gu Yichen nodded.

In fact, during the time he was back, he had felt that Bai Qingyao's attitude towards him was very distant, and she was even deliberately distancing herself from him.

Originally, this was what he wanted to see the most, but for some reason, he always felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"you……"

He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Bai Qingyao looked up in confusion.

"If you...if you're short of money, you can tell me. I can make some."

Hearing this, Bai Qingyao smiled and then shook her head. "I like making money. Besides, the money I earn myself truly belongs to me."

This way, she will feel more secure.

"You can keep the money you earn for yourself. When we separate, you can use it as a betrothal gift when you marry again. As for the money you earned before..."

Listening to Bai Qingyao's words, Gu Yichen's expression became more and more ugly. Does she really want a divorce?

"The money I used before was what I gave you to supplement your household expenses. We haven't separated yet, so my money is yours."

After saying this, Gu Yichen looked at her again and said, "It's getting late, go to bed early."

Looking at his back as he left, Bai Qingyao was a little confused. Why did she feel that he was acting so strangely?

On the other side, Gu Yichen returned to the room, feeling somewhat confused about his own behavior.

Strange, why was he so angry when he heard her talk about leaving? Was he...sick?

Thinking of this, he raised his hand and touched his forehead.

It’s not hot. What’s going on? I’m talking nonsense in broad daylight.

It must have been infected by Jingyun.

Jingyun: A-choo——

Who is scolding him?

He raised his hand to rub the tip of his nose, then rode his horse out of the city.

a good night's sleep

Bai Qingyao woke up before dawn, tucked the quilts for the three little ones around her, and prepared to go out.

But I didn’t expect that as soon as I went out, I saw Gu Yichen sitting in the yard.

She was stunned and walked forward.

"You...are you...waking up so early?"

Gu Yichen nodded. In fact, he didn't sleep the whole night and felt that he might be a little sick, but he would not tell Bai Qingyao this.

"Are you preparing to go out?"

Looking at what she was holding in her hand, Gu Yichen started to change the subject.

"Well, let's go to the beach."

After glancing at the sky, Gu Yichen looked at her again and said, "I'll go with you."

Bai Qingyao thought about it and felt that there might be a lot of things today, and having him along would provide more help, so she nodded.

"it is good."

The two of them were carrying their things and were quite quiet along the way.

Bai Qingyao was alone before, and although it was quiet, she was alone after all, but now there are two of them.

It would be a bit awkward if I didn't say something.

"Um... when you were in the military camp, why didn't you send a letter back? The three little ones missed you very much."

"It was busy then, and writing letters was not allowed in the barracks."

After saying that, he added two more sentences, "Actually, I've been back before, but you guys don't know it."

"Ok?"

It was Bai Qingyao's turn to be shocked. "Then why don't you come back to see... the three little ones?"

"At that time... the situation forced us to do so."

Bai Qingyao suppressed the shock on her face. She knew and understood the strict military discipline.

"Then why did you suddenly change your attitude towards them?"

In the past, she just sneered at the three little ones and didn't even want to sit with them, but now, she is so nice to them.

Bai Qingyao suddenly turned around and looked at him. "I have a guilty conscience. What I did before was indeed wrong. Now I have figured it out. Although the three little ones are not my biological children, I can definitely raise them as my own. They will also provide for me in my old age and see me to the end of my life."

Elderly care...and funeral care?

Gu Yichen's face froze for a moment. Bai Qingyao was thinking a little too far ahead.

"Besides, they're so cute. I want to raise them into handsome men. What a feast for the eyes!"

It would be so wonderful to be a mother without any pain and to have three handsome sons!

Gu Yichen looked at him in shock. Bai Qingyao looked up, met his shocked gaze, and coughed lightly.

I went too far. I was so excited just now that I forgot that my biological father, Gu Yichen, is still alive.

"Well, let's go quickly."

After returning, she planned to go to the village chief to talk about asking the villagers in the neighboring village for help.

There are still not enough people in their village now, of course, except for those she doesn't want to use.

When they reached the beach, Bai Qingyao and Gu Yichen saw that there were already villagers on the rocky beach. They had lived here for many years and knew when the tide would recede.

In the past, the fishermen only wrote down the oysters when they went out to sea. Now, the women in the village come out to help pry the oysters to supplement their family income.

However, to her surprise, she saw two familiar figures.

Mr. Zhang and Mrs. Zhang.

She had just taken a few steps when she heard Mrs. Zhang talking non-stop in Zhang Sheng's ear.

"Ah Sheng, wait a moment. I'll pry it open quickly and take it back to steam. I guarantee it'll taste just like that little bitch! Then, you can bring it to Lingling. She'll definitely like it."

"understood."

Listening to what Mrs. Zhang said, Zhang Sheng spoke with some impatience, looking at her with full of disgust.

Bai Qingyao was not surprised that they were here. After all, most of the women in Dayuan Village had come here, and there were also quite a few men who came along to pry oysters. It was only a matter of time before the Zhang mother and son came here.

But... after hearing what they said, Bai Qingyao raised her brows slightly. Has he found another buyer?

but……

She stuffed the thing in her hand to Gu Yichen, who subconsciously raised his hand to take it. Then, he saw Bai Qingyao walking towards Zhang Sheng.

He also saw the pretty boy not far away, looked at Bai Qingyao again, and followed him silently.

"Hey, I was wondering why we haven't seen each other for so long. Isn't this Master Zhang and his soon-to-be-official wife? Why are they here prying oysters?"

"What's it got to do with you! You little bitch, stay away from us Ah Sheng. We Ah Sheng won't like an ugly thing like you!"

"Tsk, Mrs. Zhang, do you still want to be beaten?"

As she spoke, Bai Qingyao raised her arm, and Mrs. Zhang shuddered with fear instantly. Zhang Sheng hid behind Mrs. Zhang and secretly poked his head out from behind her.

"You ugly woman, just give up on that idea. No matter how hard you try to play hard to get, I won't like you!"

Bai Qingyao was almost amused by them. Where did they get their confidence from?

"Have you forgotten where my money is?"

If she hadn't been too busy recently and missed the time, how could she let them be so free and easy.