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

Chapter 491: Chapter 488: Scamming for Food and Drinks (Part 1)

Mr. Mu heard it and realized it made sense and was just about to nod in agreement when Mu Xiangxiang started crying.

”Dad, I want to go too. I want to eat good food; the food at home is not tasty at all.”

Old Mrs. Mu’s heart immediately melted.

”Alright, alright, if our Xiangxiang wants to go, I’ll take you. Whatever you want to eat, Mommy will get it for you!”

The other branches saw this and promptly chimed in.

”Mom, I’m going to work for the Old Yu Family. If they’re short-handed, they won’t need to hire outsiders.” Mu Dazhong said.

”Mom, I’ll help pour the tea. I pour tea very well.” Mrs. Lin said.

”Mom, we want to go too...” Mu Dajiang suddenly stood up and said.

At this point, things became problematic.

Old Mrs. Mu had decided not to spend much, at most thirty silver coins. With so many people going, they might be asked for a second round of host money.

In the Da Ning Dynasty, once married, you were considered a separate household, even if not formally divided.

Like Mu Dazhong and Mu Dajiang, when they dine out, only their names can be recorded in the wedding registry.

However, Mu Danian can because he’s not yet married, so he’s considered part of the Old Mu Family and can be included under Mr. Mu’s name.

”What are you going for? Your sister is so thin, and you don’t consider her, plus do you have guest money? If not, don’t accept this invitation, or you’ll embarrass us!”

Old Mrs. Mu scolded a few sons and daughters-in-law, then turned to coax Mu Xiangxiang.

”Xiangxiang, darling, since you’re not married, you can eat with your parents.”

Mu Danian’s eyes immediately brightened upon hearing this.

”Mom, I’m not married either, can I go too?”

”Go where? You’re a tall and strong man. Who would believe you’re not married? They would think we, the Old Mu Family, are deliberately bringing so many people for food and drinks! You may want the embarrassment, but I don’t!”

Old Mrs. Mu perfectly illustrated what it means to be biased.

Mu Danian angrily sat down, his face looking extremely unhappy.

Usually, anything delicious would be snatched away by this little sister, and others either had what she couldn’t finish or what she didn’t want.

Today with the braised pork, although so many hadn’t eaten, she alone finished a bowl and spit the fatty parts onto the table.

Mu Danian felt that no one could compare to his sister’s behavior.

”What are you waiting for? Hurry and eat!” Mr. Mu spoke.

Yet, everyone ate reluctantly, while all the tasty dishes went into Mu Xiangxiang’s stomach.

Actually, Mu Xiangxiang didn’t eat much; she just had bad habits, being too domineering, wanting to meddle in everything.

For example, if she found a dish tasty but couldn’t finish it, she would lick her chopsticks a few times, then stir it in the food, leaving her saliva all over the dish, making others reluctant to eat.

This method was unfailingly successful; even Mrs. Lin wouldn’t eat food tainted by her chopsticks.

Because it was too disgusting!

Suddenly, Mu Danian stood up and rushed towards the children’s table, seemingly intending to take food from there. Mu Shuangshuang, with sharp eyes, quickly dished out food for her little child and Lu Yuanfeng.

The other kids probably thought the same as Mu Shuangshuang, busying their hands and feet, while Gou Dan directly spat into a nearby bowl.

Mu Danian was so angry he could spit blood.

Mu Shuangshuang and others also felt disgusted and swore never to eat at the same table with Gou Dan again.

The Old Mu Family’s upbringing certainly had issues. Regardless of Lu Yuanfeng being a guest, they were too open about family matters, taking him for granted.

Mr. Mu’s face was flushed with anger as he was a person who cared deeply about face, feeling his family’s actions were undermining his authority.

”Dad, calm down. Xiaxia’s mother and I won’t go.” Mu Dajiang volunteered to back out, easing Mr. Mu’s mood a bit.

A meal that turned out strangely but nonetheless ended up as a reunion dinner as Mr. Mu wished.

After the meal, Mu Shuangshuang packed up things to take away, changing out of her new clothes since she was about to work.

Once everything was ready, Mu Shuangshuang locked each door with a big lock.

The piglet at home was entrusted to Aunt Zhao Yun, while Lu Yuanfeng’s chicks at the back of the mountain were left unattended as there were bugs in the bamboo forest enough to keep them alive for a day or two as long as they weren’t without water.

As for Lai Mi and Little Black, naturally, they’d be brought along.

Mu Shuangshuang now mostly kept Little Black out of the tree house; previously, it was for safety concerns, but with Lai Mi, any warning would have them jumping up barking immediately.

So Little Black’s safety was assured.

The group set out on a bullock cart driven by Lu Yuanfeng, with a big red ball hanging from the cart’s neck.

Originally, it was to be placed on the horns, but the Wang Family said the cow got agitated when seeing red things, so it was tied around the neck, short enough for it not to see, ensuring safety.

On the journey by bullock cart, arriving at Yu Family Village, they were greeted at the village entrance by Old Mrs. Yu.

Today she wore a dark red dress for older women, her head wrapped in a cloth of the same color, making her strikingly noticeable.

Once Lu Yuanfeng’s cart stopped, she immediately ran over.

”Si Niang, my dear child, come over to mother.”

Old Mrs. Yu’s favorite was Yu Si Niang, and Mu Shuangshuang enjoyed some affection thanks to that.

”Mom, I’m back.” Yu Si Niang said softly with teary eyes.

”It’s good you’re back, I’ve missed you for so long. Your sixth brother said you would come today, so I prepared mooncakes for you; as much as you want to eat, take it.”

Old Mrs. Yu was indeed a good mother, kind-hearted and generous to her children. Knowing that Yu Si Niang didn’t get good food at her in-laws, every time she came, all sorts of treats were ready for her, genuinely putting her children at the forefront.

Fortunately, Yu Si Niang now had confidence.

”Mom, today is the day I show my respect to you, I’ve brought many mooncakes and pastries, all made by myself.”

As Yu Si Niang spoke, she moved to get the mooncakes but was stopped by Old Mrs. Yu.

”I trust you, anything you say, I believe. Seeing you living well now, even your cheeks have some flesh.”

As she spoke, Old Mrs. Yu’s hand was already on Yu Si Niang’s cheek.

Indeed, there was some flesh now.

Back when she labored like a horse in the Old Mu Family, she couldn’t even have a hearty meal, let alone gain weight.

If it weren’t for a job in town where she could at least have extra meals, Yu Si Niang would have been worked to death.

Onlookers were all deeply moved by this scene.

Especially Mu Dashan, having never seen his mother show such warmth to him.

His mother always spoke to him with sarcasm and never with kindness.

”Dad, let’s hurry up, or we won’t catch up to mom!”

Mu Shuangshuang softly reminded him, and only then did Mu Dashan realize that his wife and mother-in-law had already walked a long distance ahead.