After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Lin Hao thought to herself: Then why are you laughing? Isn't it because you're pleased with my respectful attitude?

However, she understood the need to ask for favors.

"Since this is our first meeting, I don't have anything special to offer. Please feel free to have this with the young master!" Lin Hao gestured for Fu Cui to present the items she had brought.

"Look at you, still being so polite!"

The young master looked at the sandalwood box in Fu Cui's hand with curiosity, turned to look at his mother, and seeing her nod, said to Lin Hao, "Thank you, Madam Gu!"

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Madam Gu, may I open it and take a look?"

"You silly child, who would look at a gift in front of someone?" the magistrate's wife scolded lightly.

"It's alright, it was originally a gift for the young master. If the young master likes it, then I'll be even happier!" Lin Hao quickly smoothed things over, giving the mother and son a way out.

Seeing that his mother didn't say anything more, the young master happily opened the sandalwood box.

Inside, there was a folded piece of paper, and below it, a pile of small, oddly shaped wooden pieces with patterns drawn on them.

He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He had thought Madam Gu was bringing him something delicious, like that pudding. Clearly, he hadn't taken Lin Hao's words about him just playing around to heart!

However, he still asked very seriously, "Madam Gu, what is this?"

"This is called a jigsaw puzzle. As the name suggests, it involves piecing together individual pieces to form a complete picture," Lin Hao explained patiently.

This was a gift she had prepared for her son, but she hadn't given it to him yet. Now she had to use it temporarily. Luckily, she had made more than one set, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to bear to part with it!

After saying that, he turned to the magistrate's wife and said, "If you have time, Madam, you can come with the young master. This thing looks easy to make, but it actually takes quite a bit of time."

Seeing that the magistrate's wife's expression softened somewhat, Lin Hao added another sentence.

"Moreover, this activity can also improve children's thinking and hands-on skills, and make them more careful and patient!"

Sure enough, upon hearing your kind words, the magistrate's wife's eyes lit up even more.

"Okay, I'll definitely give it a try when I have time!"

Lin Hao was not surprised by this result. What mother in the world doesn't want her child to be better?

Therefore, no gift is better than a gift for a mother's child, especially a gift that will benefit the child's future!

The meal was a pleasant one for both host and guests. The young master then insisted on trying the jigsaw puzzle, so Lin Hao took the opportunity to say goodbye. It was inappropriate to disturb their precious time together.

After leaving the magistrate's residence, Lin Hao ordered someone to take the carriage to Yin Xue's residence, the address she had left after their last meeting.

Miss Yinxue had high expectations for Lin Hao's arrival.

She asked eagerly, "Has Madam made up her mind?"

"Yes, I've thought it through. This can be done."

Upon hearing this, Yin Xue smiled brightly.

"but……"

Yin Xue's smile faltered.

"As you know, this is no small matter. If we were to actually do it, there would definitely be a lot of criticism. Those shallow men wouldn't be happy to see women become independent."

Yinxue understood this principle and nodded.

"Therefore, it's difficult for the school to continue operating on our own. We need a powerful backer, and ideally, this person should have an official background and also understand the hardships faced by women!"

"You mean...?" Yin Xue looked at Lin Hao in shock.