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I, the Vicious Stepmother: Winning Life in the Seventies
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My name is Lin Xiaohui. When I woke up, I found that I had somehow become the Vicious Stepmother in a historical novel. This absurd feeling was hard to accept, and I could only lie there in bed, trying to sort out my thoughts.
My entire body ached as if I had been beaten up badly. I managed to sit up and looked around, realizing I was in a dilapidated mud-brick house. The room was dimly lit, with a few pieces of old furniture piled in the corner, and the air was thick with a musty smell.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. As my memories merged, I gradually accepted this harsh reality. I was no longer a white-collar worker in modern society but had become a rural woman in this impoverished era. Worse still, I was a notoriously wicked stepmother.
While I was lost in my thoughts, I suddenly noticed some movement in the corner of the room. Turning my head, I saw two ragged children with pale faces timidly staring at me. Their small bodies trembled slightly, their eyes filled with fear and wariness.
My heart sank; these poor children were Li DabaO and Li Erbao, my stepsons. The original owner’s abuse had left an indelible shadow on their young hearts.
“DabaO, Erbao, come here,” I called tentatively, unconsciously softening my voice.
However, when the two children heard my call, they shrank back even further, as if I were some terrifying monster. A pang of sorrow hit me—what kind of damage had the original owner done to these two boys?
Just then, the door creaked open. A little girl dressed in clean clothes bounced in, holding a fragrant steamed bun. She was Lin Xiaoyu, my biological daughter.
Looking at everything before me stirred mixed emotions within me. The original owner favored her biological daughter while abusing her stepsons. This bias not only harmed the two boys but also distorted Xiaoyu's values.
I clearly remembered that in the original story, the original owner committed numerous wrongdoings and was ultimately abandoned by the male lead, ending up in a tragic fate. If I didn’t change something, I would likely meet the same end.
“Xiaoyu, share the bun with your brothers,” I gently said to my daughter.
Xiaoyu paused for a moment, clearly surprised by my request. But she obediently nodded and broke the bun into three pieces to share with DabaO and Erbao. The two boys hesitated for a while before cautiously accepting the food and devouring it hungrily.
Seeing the hungry children, my heart ached. I quietly opened my space and found it filled with various supplies and tools. The existence of this golden finger gave me hope for changing our situation.
I took out some ingredients from the space and quickly prepared a simple meal. The aroma soon filled the entire room, and the three children couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Come on, everyone, come eat," I called to them.
Da Bao and Er Bao hesitated at first, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of food and cautiously approached. Watching them devour their meal made my heart ache even more. I silently vowed to change the state of this home and give the children a warm place to live.
After dinner, I tried to chat with the children to build a closer relationship. Although Da Bao and Er Bao were still wary, they were no longer as frightened of me as before. Xiao Yu quickly adapted to my changes and began to act cute with me.
As night fell, I was coaxing the children to sleep when I suddenly heard footsteps in the yard. My heart skipped a beat; I knew it was Li Jianguo returning.
Li Jianguo pushed the door open, his tall figure nearly filling the entire doorway. As a veteran, he carried an imposing presence that commanded respect. However, when his gaze landed on me, it was filled with disdain and indifference.
I took a deep breath and mustered my courage to step forward. "Jianguo, you're back. I... I have something to say to you."
Li Jianguo shot me a cold glance without responding and walked straight into the inner room. Gritting my teeth, I followed him.
"Jianguo, I know I've made many mistakes in the past. But I really want to change, to treat the children well, and... I want to start over with you," I said carefully, afraid that any wrong word might provoke him.
However, Li Jianguo seemed not to hear me at all; he took off his coat and lay down on the bed without acknowledging my presence. I stood there, at a loss for what to do.
Looking at Li Jianguo's indifferent back, I suddenly realized that merely repenting was far from enough to change our family's situation. I needed to prove my sincerity through actions and give time for healing the wounds I had caused in the past.
I let out a gentle sigh and stepped out of the room. Standing in the yard, I gazed up at the star-filled sky, resolute in my decision: no matter how difficult it might be, I would change the original owner's fate and bring warmth and hope to this family.
The night breeze brushed against me, carrying a hint of chill. I wrapped my thin clothes tighter around me, my heart filled with both anticipation and anxiety for the future. I knew that the path to change would not be smooth, but I was ready to face all challenges ahead.
This was not just about my own fate; it was also about the future of three children. I wanted them to know that love exists in this world, and I would be the one to give them that love.
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