Although at the beginning, I did treat them as the objects of the task.
But as I continue to care about them, the interactions between them become more and more, and my feelings will gradually be invested in them.
Although she is still a baby at home, has no children, let alone a boyfriend, and does not understand how real mothers treat their children, Lin Shuang will treat them with what she thinks is right.
After giving so much to them, if there is no reward at all, Lin Shuang may just want to go home quickly.
But now it’s different. They are not paper people in the book, nor are they characters created by the author with just a few strokes. They are living people standing in front of me.
"I will take care of my mother in her old age."
"Me too."
"I will definitely protect my stepmother for the rest of her life."
When Mei Lan listened to the different cries of the children, she knew that the children who called her stepmother had not completely let go of their grudges.
But, Lin Shuang is such a good person, they will like her.
"Come, come, I'll pick out two sets of clothes for each of you." Mei Lan invited the children to come in.
Qi Yan, Qi Yue and Shi Tou felt a little restrained.
Because Lin Shuang was not their mother, they naturally didn't dare to think about clothes.
"You guys go in too. We agreed that everyone has one. We don't do anything special at home. We all eat and dress the same. Shitou, why are you still being so polite to your aunt? You've been at my house for so many days, how come you're already so distant?"
"Aunt, I'll go find Jingyu." Shitou's eyes lit up and he looked back at Lin Shuang. From now on, he could do whatever his aunt asked him to do.
"Aunt, thank you." Qi Yan and Lin Shuang had never met before, but he didn't expect that Lin Shuang didn't treat him differently, as if they were all his children.
Qi Yan was really touched and pulled Qi Yue in with him.
Lin Shuang really treated these children equally in terms of food and clothing, and did not make any special arrangements. After all, he was rich and did not lack a little money. They were all children after all.
However, I do love my four children, which others do not.
The children all went in to choose.
Xiao Jingyu was sweet-mouthed and bold, and picked two for himself.
Seeing that the stones have not been selected yet, he started to pick them.
"Shitou, this one suits you."
"Really? Then I'll listen to you and take this one." Shitou was very happy. Jing Yu must have made the right choice.
Lin Shuang and Xiao Yi heard what Shi Tou said and found it a little funny. They smiled at each other.
Fortunately, Jing Yu had good vision, otherwise the stone would have been in trouble.
Lin Shuang also likes the pure feelings between them.
Seeing that Qi Yan and Qi Yue hadn't made any choices, Lin Shuang went forward and picked out a few pieces for them.
Finally, the children all picked out the clothes they liked.
Mei Lan refused to take the money, saying it was her sister's money.
Lin Shuang felt that this was inappropriate. She was not short of money and could not always take advantage of others like this. Otherwise, in the long run, the affection between the two would disappear completely.
"Sister Lan, I'm serious. You didn't accept the money the last few times, but you must accept it this time. Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. Don't let these small amounts of money hurt the relationship between us."
Mei Lan looked at Lin Shuang's serious expression and felt that what Lin Shuang said made sense, so she accepted it.
"How much is it, Sister Lan?"
"There are 14 taels of silver in total. Just give me 10 taels. You can't refuse this."
Lin Shuang raised his eyebrows, glanced at Mei Lan, and the curve of his mouth unconsciously widened.
"Okay, ten taels of silver."
Lin Shuang felt that she could give her a discount, but she couldn't refuse her money every time, as that would make her feel uncomfortable.
"Sister Lan, go ahead and do your work. I still need to buy some things."
"Hey, go ahead."
"Xiao Yi, guys, let's go to the bookstore."
"Mom, are you going to buy us brushes?"
"Yes, you have to buy the four treasures of the study. You will need them when you go to the academy."
"Mother, I must be successful, become the top scholar, and earn you the title of Consort."
Xiao Jingyu doesn’t particularly like studying. He’s not a bad student, he just doesn’t like it very much. However, he always completes the homework assigned to him.
However, I heard that if he passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scholar, maybe he can earn his mother the title of a royal consort.
Xiao Ce and Xiao Yi glanced at him at the same time.
Xiao Yi: Your father is here, go cool off.
Xiao Ce: My brother is so stupid. If I become the ruler of the world in the future, won’t it be a piece of cake?
However, it's good that Jing Yu has this intention.
Lin Shuang figured it out. She had to enjoy every day here to the fullest and let go of everything when she really had to go home.
"Okay, I'll be waiting."
"Aunt, I will also work hard to become the top scholar."
"Yes, Stone, you can do it too."
Lin Shuang encourages everyone.
After a while, we arrived at the bookstore.
There were not many people in the bookstore at this time, only a middle-aged man was there.
"Shopkeeper, are these four treasures suitable for these children?"
The shopkeeper looked up and saw two adults with a group of children.
He looked at the children, who were still very young, and said quickly, "Yes, ma'am, please wait a moment."
"Sir, Madam, please take a look at these."
"These are more suitable for children to write with. This wolf-hair brush is more expensive, costing three taels of silver each. This one is slightly cheaper, costing one and a half taels."
"Buy the good one." Lin Shuang looked at both pens and touched the tip of the brush with her hand. She could clearly feel the difference. The one with three or two pens was obviously better.
"Okay, madam, would you like four?" The shopkeeper looked at the four boys.
"Seven, one for each child. My daughters also study."
Lin Shuang naturally knew what the shopkeeper was thinking. After all, there were still too few girls studying nowadays. Generally, most of the girls from wealthy families studied.
However, Lin Shuang felt that they were all the same, at least what she gave them was the same.
"Okay, I'll get you some rice paper, an inkstone, and some ink sticks."
The shopkeeper was very happy. A big customer had come and was willing to spend money without blinking an eye.
It’s great that I don’t feel reluctant to spend money on my children.
After a while, the shopkeeper brought seven servings.
"Ma'am, this is seven servings."
"Okay, how much silver?"
"Let me calculate, it's 89 taels of silver and 400 coins.
I'll round off the amount for Madam, so it'll be 89 taels of silver."
"Okay." Lin Shuang took out a silver note worth one hundred taels from her purse.
It was really not easy to support a scholar in ancient times!
The shopkeeper took it and gave Lin Shuang 11 taels of silver in change.
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