If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

The sound of the door closing was very clear. The twins went out first, and Lin Fengjiao secretly followed them. It was a hot midday, and there weren't many people out chatting.

The twins went to the gate of the courtyard, whistled, and soon Stone came out and waved to them.

The three children came to a deserted corner of the warehouse, a place in the compound where discarded items were stored. Usually, no one came here, so it was their current secret base.

"Brother Stone, we brought you some meat, have some."

Stone's eyes lit up for a moment, then he reached out and took the food, chewing the bones thoroughly before swallowing them. A satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Thank you, Congcongming. It seems that woman treated you well."

"It's good that you can pretend; it'll make your lives a little easier. If you really run into a shrew, that'll be troublesome. Does she argue with your father?"

Congcong nodded: "They had a fight, it was pretty fierce. Dad blamed her for arguing with us, and said she spent too much of the family's money. That bad woman was really angry, and she even cried."

"Her face is rotten and disgusting. Even my dad can't bring himself to kiss her. Lately, they don't seem to sleep together much. There are no strange noises. Does that mean they can't have a child?"

Stone nodded and said, "That's going more smoothly than we thought. It would be even better if that woman became ugly. If your father doesn't touch her, their conflicts will only increase over time, and they'll argue more fiercely."

"Sooner or later that woman will not be able to stand it anymore and will naturally run away. That way, the house will still be your house, and even if life is bad, it's better than having a stepmother."

"Before I had a stepmother, I never went hungry. Now... I not only go hungry, but I also get beaten. If I'm not satisfied, I get a slap."

Pointing to her swollen face, her eyes reddened, she said, "Look at my face. It's because my younger brother didn't want to take a nap at noon, and my stepmother blamed me for not coaxing him properly, so she slapped me."

"If my younger brother is unhappy, it's my fault. If he doesn't sleep, it's my fault. If he doesn't eat, it's my fault. If he bumps or bruises himself, it's all my fault. If she wants to hit me, she'll find all sorts of reasons to do so."

Seeing how miserable he was, the twins completely lost any guilt they had towards that woman. Yes, what had they done wrong? They just wanted to protect their home.

If we don't protect our home, we'll have no home when Mom comes back, and we'll end up like Brother Stone, so pitiful.

Stone said with a serious expression, "Anyway, just remember one thing: make sure the couple doesn't get along and they don't have children. Also, pay more attention to your father and make sure your grandparents are more sensible."

"This way, their hearts will be on your side, and whatever you do will be right. If they have a problem with you, even if you are right, you will be wrong."

Mingming scratched his head: "I didn't understand, but we'll just do whatever Brother Stone tells us to do."

A hint of hatred flashed in Stone's eyes: "Yes, listen to me. I am the person who hates stepmothers the most in this world. I will not harm you. Your next step is to steal money and frame someone else."

"It seems your father is now on your side, arguing with that bad woman. You'd better be careful when you steal money next."

"Steal a little at first, then give it to me and I'll keep it safe for you. That way, even if that woman suspects something, you can let her search. The more she does it, the more your father will hate her."

The twins exchanged a glance, their eyes lighting up: "Stone, you're amazing! You can do one move after another without repeating the other."

Shi Tou smiled, lowering his eyes to hide the selfishness in them: "It's nothing. We're from the same compound, and we all have stepmothers. I don't want you to end up like me."

"While you're young and can be forgiven for anything you do, do more things that make them unhappy, so that all the benefits in the family will be yours in the future."

"When we get back, we need to treat that woman better. We should wash her clothes and clean her shoes. We need to change our approach. We can't keep causing trouble. That way, she won't suspect you of stealing money later."

"After a mix of truth and lies, the woman will have no choice but to admit it. If she can't explain herself, and the reputation of her stealing money gets out, what do you think your father and grandmother will do to her?"

The twins nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Brother Stone, you're right. We'll listen to you. This time, let's try a different approach, be really nice to that woman, and then steal money from the drawer."

"We heard them arguing. The money was in the drawer. My dad had put in seventy or eighty before, but this month he only put in thirty."

Shi Tou was somewhat surprised: "You spent seventy or eighty last month? Your family must be really rich. Your dad is a purchasing agent, right? Where does he get so much money from his fixed monthly salary?"

Congcong thought for a moment and explained, "I don't know, but Dad often brings back cigarettes and alcohol. Maybe they're gifts from someone. My dad doesn't really drink cigarettes or alcohol, so they disappear after a while."

"...I see. Then it must have been sold."

"It's alright, you guys should go back now, don't let that woman suspect you."

"Okay, we're leaving."

Seeing the twins about to leave, Lin Fengjiao turned and slipped out, quickly ran home, opened the door, and entered the house, so angry she could hardly breathe: "Fine, fine, you actually stole meat for others to eat."

"Those two traitorous brats, just wait and see how I deal with them when Shen Qingshu comes back tonight."

She sulked until nightfall, then had a lot to say to him about it.

When Shen Qingshu returned home, he saw the cold stove and the empty pot, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant: "Fengjiao, it's already dark, why haven't you cooked yet? I'm exhausted from a long day at work."

Lin Fengjiao pulled the person into the kitchen and pointed at the plate of chicken, complaining, "Look at the meat on this plate, isn't it? Those two good sons of yours, they really are traitors."

"You took advantage of my lunch break to steal meat from the house to feed the kids in the compound. Isn't that a waste of your money?"

"I wondered why the money was going away so fast; it turns out there was a thief in the house."

Shen Qingshu was completely unconvinced and frowned: "Feng Jiao, you should stop now. How old are they? Stealing meat for other children is impossible."

"Okay, tell me, who did they steal the meat for?"

Lin Fengjiao choked. How could she know the child's name? He was too far away to see clearly, and with his back to her, she couldn't see him at all.

Somewhat unsure of herself, she said, "I... I didn't see his face clearly. I've only been married to you for a short time, and I don't even know everyone in the compound yet. How would I know his name?"

"Anyway, he looked like a child of about ten years old. The clothes he was wearing were patched, and he was quite thin."

Shen Qingshu waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, stop talking. Since you don't know their names and didn't see their faces clearly, how can you blame the two children?"

"In the end, they're not your biological children. You've always kept them at arm's length. Didn't you see how bright your eyes were just now? How could you have the nerve to complain to me about two three-year-olds?"

"What do they know? Don't bring up such trivial matters in the future. I'm tired after a long day at work and don't want to come home to this nonsense."