From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!

Chapter 582 - 578: The Hongmen Banquet (Fourth Update)

"No need, head back early. I can handle it myself!" Lu Yuanfeng shook his head.He’s not some golden noble; he can make do with a meal on his own.

"But it’s still early, Yuanbao and Little Zhi should be playing behind the village. I heard today Yuanbao took a bunch of kids to pick winter dates!"

It was fine before mentioning this, but once mentioned, Lu Yuanfeng got a headache.

Yuanbao would try anything, from heaven to earth, except for what can’t be done. Last time he took some kids to Niuwei Mountain, if not for timely intervention...

Who knows what would have happened!

"That boy is quite tough. I guess he won’t stop without a setback!" Lu Yuanfeng said.

"Let him be, as long as it’s not committing crimes or harming morals. If he likes to play, let him play. Anyway, the two of us are behind, and with Little Zhi, Yuanbao isn’t entirely reckless!"

Hearing Shuangshuang’s words, Lu Yuanfeng finally felt at ease.

"Then I’ll go help with dinner. You go to our garden and get some greens. I’ll wash the rice and cut sweet potatoes, and I’ve prepared corn. I’m thinking of making corn soup!"

When it comes to cooking, Mu Shuangshuang definitely excels.

It’s just that during the past few days with Lu Yuanfeng absent, the kitchen and the house became quite a mess.

Mu Shuangshuang picked up a cloth and began wiping carefully.

Just as Lu Yuanfeng left, Gu Jiulian started shouting from outside.

"Lu Yuanfeng, you coward! Where’s my good daughter, Guagua? You pay for my Guagua..."

"You can’t marry due to lack of money but won’t allow others to marry. You’re shameless!"

Ever since Xia Guagua escaped from Wang Fugui’s house, she hasn’t returned to the Old Lu Family. Days have passed, and Gu Jiulian is long restless.

But Lu Yuanfeng’s house was empty, and with someone finally there today, Gu Jiulian began cursing outside the house.

All sorts of unpleasant words were uttered.

Mu Shuangshuang found it harsh to hear, just as there was a bucket of slop left for days at her feet.

In farm households, slop is usually made up of water used for washing dishes and pots, mixed with leftover food. It’s fine for a day, but over a few days, it ferments.

Mu Shuangshuang picked up the bucket and headed straight outside the yard.

Due to the blocked view by the courtyard wall, Gu Jiulian didn’t see what Mu Shuangshuang was carrying.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang, Gu Jiulian screamed at the top of her voice: "So it’s you, little wretch, colluding with Lu Yuanfeng! Return my daughter, you..."

Before she could finish, Mu Shuangshuang poured the bucket of slop over Gu Jiulian’s head.

A strong, sour stench emanated.

Gu Jiulian shrieked in terror, comparable to a pig being slaughtered.

Aunt Zhang came out from the house, initially curious to watch, but seeing Gu Jiulian treated this way, she quickly retreated.

Watching is minor; life is major!

"You wretched girl, I’ll kill you..." Gu Jiulian shouted blindly.

At this moment, the pungent slop smell kept her eyes shut, completely unaware of Mu Shuangshuang’s whereabouts.

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t speak and let Gu Jiulian continue her act solo.

After a full two incense sticks’ time of cursing, Lu Yuanfeng returned, making Gu Jiulian pause, still panting heavily.

Gu Jiulian was impressed by Mu Shuangshuang. She matched Old Mrs. Mu in temperament, but married too early, now being a bit older. If she were younger, she’d surely have Matchmaker Sun bother Mu Danian.

For dinner, Mu Shuangshuang prepared simple two dishes and a soup, all vegetarian. These days, Lu Yuanfeng hasn’t gone to the mountains, so there’s no more meat at home. Plus, with a grudge against Wang Erma, neither Lu Yuanfeng nor Mu Shuangshuang would buy meat in the village.

"Alright, let’s just make do for today. When the time comes, I’ll make a big meal for you and Yuanbao!"

After pouring the rice into the pot, Mu Shuangshuang said to Lu Yuanfeng.

"I’ll see you home!" Seeing Mu Shuangshuang planning to leave, Lu Yuanfeng spoke up.

"No need, you’ve got rice cooking, someone needs to watch it. Besides, it’s still daytime, no worries!"

On her way back to the third branch, Mu Shuangshuang ran into Yuanbao. The little guy was joyfully returning with pockets full of large winter dates. Seeing Shuangshuang, he handed her two handfuls before going home!

By now, everyone in the Third Branch of the Mu Family was ready, dressed in festive new clothes, clearly valuing tonight’s dinner.

However, Mu Shuangshuang looked casual, without changing her clothes.

She wasn’t even dirty, and Mu Dade isn’t someone to make her change into new clothes.

"Dad, Mom, let’s go!" Mu Shuangshuang called.

"Sis, aren’t you wearing pretty clothes?" Little Zhi turned around, surprised to see Mu Shuangshuang.

"Not changing, let’s go, Little Zhi. Let the Old Mu Family see how cute you look in new clothes."

Mu Shuangshuang picked up Little Zhi and spun him around, his giggles echoing far away.

Old Mrs. Mu heard laughter from the third branch and spat out thick phlegm: "Bah! This uncultured stuff, making people wait but still here causing a ruckus!"

"Grandma, why say that about Uncle’s family? We’re all one family, just eating, what’s wrong with waiting? Besides, hasn’t Uncle’s family and First Aunt also not come?"

Mu Dalang couldn’t stand Old Mrs. Mu cursing the third branch.

"Shut up! You crooked thing, eating my food, living in my house, and still dare to talk back!" Old Mrs. Mu cursed.

Mu Dalang remained silent.

Mu Shuangshuang could sense the tense atmosphere upon entering, though it was never right in the Old Mu Family!

"Oh, Si Niang, looks like you only just made dinner in the kitchen before changing into new clothes for Big Brother’s eyes?" Mrs. Lin said.

Mu Shuangshuang’s temper flared instantly.

"Aunt, you know Shuangshuang’s earning money now; changing ten outfits a day for mom is no problem!"

"You..." Mrs. Lin didn’t expect Mu Shuangshuang to retort so bluntly, getting furious.

"What’s wrong, Aunt? Jealous? You probably can’t be jealous, since not every cat or dog knows business!"

Two consecutive sentences angered Mrs. Lin, turning her face red, breathing rapidly, and looking almost mad, nearly standing up to bite Mu Shuangshuang.

"Alright, it’s a joyous day today. It’s rare for the third branch to visit. Second daughter-in-law, you keep quiet, no more talk!"

Mrs. Lin finally sat down but continued muttering curses.

Likely, the ancestors of the Old Mu Family were cursed again by her.

"Second, go check why your big brother and Xianxian still haven’t arrived!" Mr. Mu spoke up.

"Dad, I’m not going. It’s almost time to eat!" Mu Dazhong refused.

"Dad, let me go. I’m quick on my feet!" Chen Hong stood up, adjusting her attire.

Anyone with brains could tell she was seizing the chance to get close to Mu Dade!