Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 24 Doctor Chu Arrives

Lu Qingqing returned home with a heart full of joy.

As soon as she entered the house, she saw that the children were already up.

"Mother, mother!"

Er Mao and Shuang'er called out happily when they saw Lu Qingqing.

Lu Qingqing's heart was instantly filled with those two calls.

She quickly put down what she was holding and hurried towards the children.

He pulled Er Mao and Shuang'er into his arms.

She whispered, "My darlings, have you been good?"

Er Mao tilted his little face up, his eyes sparkling:

"Mom, we're such good girls!"

Shuang'er nestled tightly in Lu Qingqing's arms and said in her childish voice:

"Mom, I'm being a good girl too."

A gentle light shone in Lu Qingqing's eyes.

He kissed the two children on the forehead and said:

"My precious baby, look at him!"

"Mother brought you some good things."

Stone and Sanmao also gathered around.

Lu Qingqing smiled and pointed to the pheasant and wolf cub on the ground.

"Wow! Mom, is that a puppy? It's so cute!"

Shuang'er stared with her big, round eyes.

Her little face flushed with excitement, she moved closer to the wolf cub.

I couldn't resist reaching out my chubby little hand to touch it.

"Mom, is that a pheasant? It's so beautiful!"

Er Mao also came over, his eyes fixed on the pheasant.

He kept swallowing his saliva.

Several children surrounded the two wolf cubs, jumping and skipping happily.

Lu Qingqing looked at the children's excitement,

He chuckled and whispered:

"Babies, these aren't puppies, they're two wolves."

But remember, you mustn't tell anyone!

If you tell anyone, they'll be chased away.

The children listened,

She quickly covered her mouth with her little hands, opened her eyes wide, and nodded vigorously.

Shuang'er made a promise in her childish voice:

"Mom, I won't tell. I want to be good friends with Little Wolf."

Er Mao patted his chest and said:

"Mother, I won't tell you. I will protect them."

"Mom, will they bite us when they grow up?"

Stone asked worriedly,

"Mom, what do they eat?"

Sanmao asked earnestly,

Lu Qingqing patted the children's heads with satisfaction.

Said:

"As long as we treat them well..."

They shouldn't bite us.

As for food, they eat the same things we eat.

Once they grow up, they should be able to hunt for themselves.

Mother brought them home, firstly so they could keep you company and play.

"And if Mother isn't home, they can still protect you."

The children were overjoyed to hear Lu Qingqing's words.

The group of them surrounded the two little creatures, touching them every now and then.

The two little ones seemed to know they were one of their own, letting the children play freely.

Lu Qingqing told the children to wash their hands.

I redeemed several boxes of milk and bread from the space and distributed them to the children.

The children ate while playing with the wolf cubs.

Meanwhile, Lu Qingqing was busy running around in the courtyard.

She plans to clear the weeds in the yard and plant some vegetables or other plants.

There's also a vacant lot behind the house; it looks like we could plant something there.

After all the weeds in the yard were cleared away,

Her little courtyard is finally clean.

Lu Qingqing went to the kitchen again and found that there was no pot on the stove.

Lu Qingqing smiled helplessly and could only think of exchanging a large pot from the system.

Just then, the system Xiaodou's voice rang out:

"Host, I am your system, Xiaodou."

The system is currently undergoing an upgrade, and points cannot be redeemed at this time.

A familiar system voice echoed in my mind.

"Oh, it's been upgraded! When can I redeem it?"

Lu Qingqing asked anxiously,

"My lord, the exact time is yet to be determined. Please wait patiently."

Lu Qingqing thought to herself, "What should I do?"

If we can't exchange goods, how will the children eat?

A sudden, urgent, and forceful knocking sounded at the door.

"Qingqing, Qingqing!" Sister Liu called out loudly.

Lu Qingqing was startled by the sudden knocking.

He quickly opened the door and saw that Sister Liu's face was flushed.

His forehead was covered in large beads of sweat, and he was panting heavily.

"Sister-in-law, why are you looking for me in such a panic?"

"Has something happened?"

Lu Qingqing looked worried, her brows furrowed slightly.

Sister Liu said breathlessly:

"Qingqing, Doctor Chu from town has arrived."

Lu Qingqing was completely bewildered and asked, puzzled:

"Sister-in-law, what does this mean?"

Aunt Liu didn't bother to explain; she simply pointed to the carriage behind her.

Lu Qingqing looked in the direction Liu Saozi was pointing.

In the distance, a simply decorated yet dignified carriage could be seen.

It slowly drove towards them on the bumpy dirt road.

The carriage wheels churned and rolled, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

The carriage drew closer and closer, finally coming to a steady stop.

The carriage curtain was gently lifted by a slender hand.

A middle-aged man in his forties got out of the car.

He was wearing a dark blue robe, the hem of which swayed slightly with his movements.

He had a thin face and deep, sharp eyes, revealing a doctor's composure and wisdom.

A small tuft of beard on his chin added to his refined and scholarly air.

Doctor Chu hurriedly got off the carriage, his expression full of urgency and sincerity.

He first bowed deeply to Lu Qingqing and Sister Liu with utmost respect.

Then, with a slight bow, he introduced himself in a calm and gentle voice:

"Madams, I am Doctor Chu from Baohe Hall."

My haste in coming here today is due to the urgency of the situation.

I hope you two won't take offense.

Doctor Chu straightened up, his eyes filled with deep worry.

Large beads of sweat slid down his cheeks from his forehead.

When Lu Qingqing heard the visitor mention Baohetang,

Isn't that the place where she used to sell Ganoderma lucidum and other herbs?

She asked directly, "Dr. Chu, please speak frankly."

When Doctor Chu saw Lu Qingqing asking questions, he quickly explained his purpose:

"To be honest, ladies..."

Today, the magistrate's son was bitten by a poisonous snake while out for a stroll.

I tried every method at Baohetang, but I was still helpless against the snake venom.

In utter helplessness,

I suddenly remembered that a few days ago someone from Linjia Village had brought me a good prescription for treating snake venom.

So I asked around and that's how I found your village.

Having said that, Doctor Chu looked anxiously at Lu Qingqing and Sister-in-law Liu.

The voice asked earnestly:

"I wonder which expert came up with this antidote for snake venom?"

Could we ask this expert to come out of seclusion and examine the patient's condition?

"Dr. Chu, the person who gave me the prescription is none other than the person standing right in front of you."

Aunt Liu pushed Lu Qingqing and said happily,

Doctor Chu looked Lu Qingqing up and down, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief.

"Forgive my poor eyesight, but I did not know that the person who wrote the prescription was you, Madam."

Madam, I have a request that I cannot make.

"Would you mind accompanying me to Baohetang to take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing quickly asked:

"Dr. Chu, please explain it to me in detail."

What is the patient's current condition?

Doctor Chu quickly replied:

"The area where the child was bitten was severely swollen and red."

Not only did it turn black, but it also swelled up to the size of a steamed bun.

Moreover, he is now in a deep coma.

Not only did he have a fever, but he also vomited frequently.

He felt dizzy and his breathing grew weaker and weaker.

After listening, Lu Qingqing pondered for a moment.

He shook his head slightly and said:

"From your description, it seems like you were bitten by a cobra."

But based on what you've said alone, I can't be completely certain.

After all, there are many types of snake venom.

I need to examine the patient's condition in person before I can make a final diagnosis.

Upon hearing this, Doctor Chu

A brilliant light of hope instantly ignited in his eyes.

He quickly clasped his hands together, pleading earnestly:

"Madam, please have mercy and come with me to town."

The child's life is hanging by a thread; not a single second can be wasted!

Lu Qingqing's heart tightened suddenly.

The phrase "human life is of paramount importance" flashed through my mind.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately and decisively said:

"Dr. Chu, please don't worry, I'll go with you right away."

Otherwise, if we arrived too late, the child's life might really be in danger.

She glanced back at the children, but saving lives was the priority at that moment.

She quickly and gently instructed:

"My darlings, you must be good and listen to me."

I'm waiting at home for Mom to come home; she has an urgent matter to attend to.

The children nodded obediently, and Stone said in a well-behaved manner:

"Mother, go in peace."

I will take good care of my younger siblings and stay home obediently waiting for you to come back.”

"Qingqing, go in peace."

"I'll watch the child for you," Sister Liu said readily.

Lu Qingqing thanked Sister Liu, then got up and followed Doctor Chu into the carriage.