"I was indeed young. When I was living with my old father, I never thought that I would become someone's stepmother in the future."

Although long-term malnutrition made Shen Ningsi's face look sallow, Shen Ningsi looked at his face through the lake water and found that his features were pretty after all.

The identity of a stepmother is definitely not a good thing for any young girl.

"But whether I wanted to or not, I ended up marrying Gu Hong after I knew about your existence."

Since it was the original owner who chose to enter this family, he naturally has to take responsibility.

"What's more, Wen'er, you are so nice to me." Shen Ningsi smiled.

"I used to be completely unable to take care of myself, but you never thought of abandoning me. You even starved yourselves and did your best to prevent me and my unborn child from suffering. I will always remember this kindness."

Even if it's just for this love, Shen Ningsi will do his best to give them the best he can.

Shen Ningsi looked at the baby in the cradle beside him who couldn't speak yet. With plenty of milk, An An and Kang Kang were now plump and white. It was not difficult to see that the child's eyes looked like hers.

"I can feel more at ease if you brothers and sisters help each other in the future."

Originally, based on Shen Ningsi's understanding of Gu Xiuwen, he should not say anything more after saying this, but this time Gu Xiuwen broke the casserole and asked to get to the bottom of it.

"Then mother takes care of us, is it because we are father's children, or because..."

Before he finished speaking, Shen Ningsi answered immediately.

"You are Gu Hong's children, and I will definitely not deprive you of food and clothing, but it won't be like it is now. I hope you can help each other."

Gu Xiuwen couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips.

Shen Ningsi is nice to them only because they are nice.

The family ate delicious braised meat, chatting and laughing. In this year of famine, they were definitely the envy of everyone.

At the same time, Gu Hong and Sanyazi frowned as they looked at the table full of black lunch.

"You can't do it yourself, can't you find a maid?"

Gu Hong was not a picky person in the army, and he even ate grass roots and tree bark during the ambush. But during his time at home, Shen Ningsi had made him a picky eater, and now he only considered these dishes cooked, which was completely unappetizing.

"General, I am a former fireman after all, and my food is much better than the ordinary women in the village."

San Yazi also felt aggrieved. "I know Madam's cooking method is delicious, and I even went to learn it. But Madam always uses so many different spices in one dish, I really can't remember them all."

He also found Shen Ningsi strange. How could an ordinary woman have the courage and insight of the lady? It was just an ordinary chicken soup, but the lady had to put medicinal herbs in it. It was a good thing that she didn't taste anything good or bad.

Gu Hong was already unhappy about being kicked out of the house, and now he couldn't even have a meal happily. His face became even darker.

Seeing that Gu Hong almost broke the chopsticks, Sanyazi quickly raised his head and smiled awkwardly.

"Master, please don't be angry. Madam has already said today that she takes care of the whole family because of you. It's obvious that she has put her whole heart into you. What's there to be angry about?"

Seeing that Gu Hong's complexion finally looked better, Sanyazi continued his efforts.

"In fact, I think there's absolutely no need for the general to continue hiding his identity from Madam. Madam's kindness to you is obvious to all. However, as you know, the time you two have spent together is so short, it's understandable that Madam can't remember your appearance."

Gu Hong felt that this made a lot of sense.

He slammed the table and said, "Damn it! There's really no need for me to quibble with a woman. You should just let it go!"

He patted San Yazi's shoulder heavily and said, "He's been in the army for too long. His brain has lost its ability to think. He has to pick on Gu's mistakes and make a fuss about them."

Gu Hong stiffened his neck and said, "Take this dish away. I can still afford to go hungry for a meal."

San Yazi immediately started to move after hearing this. He couldn't help but complain in his heart, "Master, are you sure that you can have dinner at the same table with your wife next time?"

What greeted Sanyazi was a big stone.

At this time, Shen Ningsi had no idea that someone was already walking towards this side with full confidence. She was facing the matchmaker and had a headache.

"Aunt Zhang, I don't think Yu Xiucai is bad, I just don't have such thoughts."

Yu Xiucai was the scholar standing in front of him with a red face.

Shen Ningsi was not a little girl who knew nothing, so she could naturally see what Yu Xiucai was thinking. She thought that after Gu Sanshui drove him away, Yu Xiucai would never appear again.

I didn't expect that they would even call a matchmaker to come to the house.

"Madam Shen, everyone in Wanning Village knows that you are deeply in love with Gu Hong and want to help him raise his children, but you can't ignore yourself!"

Matchmaker Zhang blushed with anxiety. She really liked Shen Ningsi, so she always considered Shen Ningsi. As the most powerful matchmaker in Wanning Village, many people had asked her to be a matchmaker for Shen Ningsi. After careful selection, Matchmaker Zhang finally picked out Yu Xiucai.

"You saved everyone's life now, and you are also very pretty, so many people want to marry you. Who knows what will happen in the future!"

Of course Shen Ningsi knew.

A woman's appearance is like a flower, which will not bloom for long. When the flower fades, those who used to come to see her will definitely not stop to look at her.

“Madam Shen, why not take advantage of the fact that there are so many people looking for you at this time and make arrangements for yourself?”

Shen Ningsi shook her head firmly, “Aunt Zhang, I really don’t have these thoughts.”

"Oh my!" Matchmaker Zhang couldn't sit still any longer. "Brother Wen, Brother Wu, please come and try to persuade your mother. What's going on?"

"Is Gu Hong really that good? Does he want you to be a widow for the rest of your life?"

Matchmaker Zhang's fingers were shaking with anger. "You're a young woman, raising five children. How can you do that without a man to help you? Can you hold on?"

Sanyazi glanced at Gu Hong, his voice trembling.

"Master, it sounds like someone is trying to find a matchmaker for Madam?"

Oh my god! What the hell is going on?

"Bang!"

There was a loud bang, and the yard suddenly became quiet. The matchmaker, who was crying and wailing, continued to sigh to the sky.

The loud noise also scared the children hiding in the shadows. Thinking something had happened, they jumped out quickly to see what was going on.

Shen Ningsi blinked, "General Gu?"

"What are you doing here?"

The woman had a pale complexion and sat there with her face bare, looking particularly fragile.

Gu Hong scoffed lightly, "I heard someone was matchmaking for you, so I came to see what kind of person you are. Only then would you think you are worthy of you."