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

The little one hadn't reacted yet and looked up in confusion.

Until he met Bai Qingyao's eyes, his eyes narrowed.

"Aunt~"

Hearing her soft voice, Bai Qingyao looked around. Gu Zhengde had already left and there were no adults nearby. Did Gu Zhengde know that this little kid was here?

Does Gu Yuanqing know?

"Cui Cui, why are you here?"

That’s right, the little girl in front of him was Cuicui from Gu Yuanqing’s family.

Why did she come out alone again today?

When Cuicui heard Bai Qingyao's words, she shook her head obediently. She had secretly run here with the children in the village, and Gu Zhengde did not notice her.

After all, she was very small, and there was a group of children in front of her. She was hiding among the children, and if no one looked carefully, they could not see her at all.

"Cui Cui, it's very dangerous for you to go out alone. If you go out again, you must tell your father, okay? Otherwise he will be worried."

After finishing speaking, Bai Qingyao took her hand and said, "I'll take you to find your father."

However, Cuicui shook her head when she heard this. She didn't want to go back.

After returning, she was still alone. She wanted to stay with her aunt, which was comfortable and warm.

"You don't want to go back?"

Bai Qingyao frowned.

This is not good. After all, Cuicui came out alone. If Gu Yuanqing can't find the child, he will inevitably be worried.

Sure enough, when Gu Yuanqing just walked to the door of his house, he saw that the door was open. He quickly put the fishing net in his hand on the ground, pushed open the door, and strode in.

"Cui Cui?"

“Cui Cui——”

I called out several times, but no one answered in the room.

His expression suddenly changed.

He didn't care about the fishing net on the ground and ran out.

Not long after running out, Gu Yuanqing bumped into Gu Zhengde.

"Ah Qing, what are you doing in such a hurry?"

Gu Zhengde had just returned from the beach and was about to go home. He took a pen and paper and went to the island to record today's situation.

Although Bai Qingyao hired someone, he would still be needed to serve as a witness when the time came.

The accounts and other things must be clear, and this is what Bai Qingyao asked him to do.

"Uncle Gu, Cuicui is missing!"

Gu Yuanqing's face was full of panic, his eyes were red, and he was almost crying.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhengde was too busy to go back and started working quickly.

"What are you still standing there for? Let's go find it!"

Children are the treasure of their Dayuan Village. In recent years, the birth rate in the village has become increasingly low, there are very few children to work with, and most of the young and middle-aged people have left their hometown to work outside.

These children are the hope and strength for the future of Dayuan Village.

"and many more--"

Just as Gu Yuanqing was about to leave, Gu Zhengde suddenly remembered something and quickly called out to him.

"Just now, Qingyao asked me to find the children in the village and ask them to help pick up shells. Could Cuicui have sneaked into that small group?"

Gu Zhengde suddenly spoke, and Gu Yuanqing looked up at him.

"Uncle Gu, where are they now?"

Hearing Gu Zhengde say this, Gu Yuanqing looked up suddenly. You know what, it's really possible.

Ever since Cuicui was sent back by Bai Qingyao last time, he has been longing to go to her house to play, but he doesn't have much time and is embarrassed to bother them, so he lets Cuicui stay at home.

After hearing what Gu Zhengde said today, it does seem possible.

"It's on the beach not far ahead."

As soon as I saw Gu Yuanqing's expression, I knew he must have thought of something, so I spoke quickly.

After hearing Gu Zhengde's words, Gu Yuanqing turned around and ran towards the beach.

As soon as I reached the beach, I saw Bai Qingyao and Cuicui walking towards us.

"Cui Cui!"

Seeing the small figure being led by Bai Qingyao, Gu Yuanqing rushed over quickly.

"Cui Cui, why are you running around again? You scared your father to death, do you know that?"

Cuicui slowly reached out and touched Gu Yuanqing's face, which had turned a little pale due to nervousness.

Feeling the warmth of that little hand, Gu Yuanqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He stood up and said to Bai Qingyao, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"No trouble."

After saying this, Bai Qingyao looked at him again.

"Has she been staying at home all this time?"

Although he didn't know why Bai Qingyao asked this, Gu Yuanqing still nodded.

He was busy fishing during this period and it was not convenient for him to take Cuicui with him, so he had to let her stay at home alone.

No wonder.

Bai Qingyao understood, and now there was a reason why Cuicui was running around.

"Cuicui was bored staying home alone. When she heard the children's laughter outside, she wanted to come out and play too. This time, she must have taken advantage of you leaving the door open and sneaked out."

"I'm an outsider, so there are some things I can't say, but today I still want to tell you that Cuicui is still young, and she should be allowed to come out and play with other children of her age."

This will also make her more cheerful.

This was the second time Bai Qingyao told him this, and he knew it too, but he was alone and had to support Cuicui, so he could only let her stay at home for the time being.

"If you're at ease, you can let her play with the three little ones first. I'll send her back after she's had enough fun."

Gu Yuanqing lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he raised his head and looked at her.

"Then trouble you."

After saying this, he half-knelt on the ground and looked at Cuicui straight in the eye.

"Cui Cui, can you stay here and play with your three brothers?"

When Cuicui heard what Gu Yuanqing said, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.

Noticing her change, Gu Yuanqing couldn't help but smile bitterly.

It seems that he still cannot give Cuicui a good life.

"Then you stay here and listen to your brothers and this aunt."

Gu Yuanqing raised his rough palm and touched Cuicui's little face.

He didn't dare to use force. After all, the child's face was too tender, and he was worried about scratching her, so he just stroked it gently and then let go.

"Ok!"

Cuicui nodded heavily, took a step forward, walked in front of Bai Qingyao, stretched out her little hand, and held Bai Qingyao's little finger.

"What? What are you thinking about?"

On the way back, Gu Yuanqing remained silent. Seeing him like this, Gu Zhengde couldn't help but speak.

"Uncle Gu, I took it for granted. At her age, Cuicui really needs a mother, and I can't fill the role of her mother."

Gu Zhengde sighed and looked at the young man in front of him. Gu Yuanqing was considered to have grown up under his care, and seeing him like this now, he felt a little sad.

"You've done very well, but children always need more patience and care."

"Besides, you regard this child as your own life. Even if you marry another one, you may not treat this child as your own."

Gu Zhengde did not urge him to marry again. Instead, he said something that Gu Yuanqing had never thought of.

Looking at his somewhat dazed eyes, Gu Zhengde couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Why do I look like one of those unenlightened people who's pushing you to get married?"

Gu Yuanqing was stunned, then scratched his head, "No, no..."

"I'd be surprised if there weren't any!"