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

Chapter 522: Chapter 518: The Die is Cast (Fourth Update)

Chen Hong has always been directing the people of the Old Wang Family like this.

However, most of the time, the people of the Old Wang Family wouldn’t follow her instructions. If she wants meat, Mrs. Zhou would only give her vegetables.

Especially recently, they’ve been even less attentive.

So Chen Hong has no kind words for the people of the Old Wang Family.

”Honghong, you’re a grown woman now. Why can’t you get things yourself? Your mother and I are old, and we’re just thinking of enjoying some peace,” Wang Tiejiang said displeased.

”Enjoy peace?” Chen Hong laughed uncontrollably, as if she heard a joke.

”If you want to enjoy peace, give me everything from home. I will serve you day in and day out. Otherwise, who will let you enjoy peace?”

Chen Hong’s words made Wang Tiejiang and Mrs. Zhou’s limbs cold with anger. Mrs. Zhou thought of her plan to sell Chen Hong soon, to suppress her own anger.

She went back to the kitchen to start preparing dinner.

Chen Hong returned to her room to continue mingling with Mu Danian.

The next day, the people of the Old Mu Family went to the Huang Family Village to arrange the engagement with the Huang Family, bringing one tael of silver and fifty eggs. Mu Shuangshuang from the third branch was the only one who went along.

Although it was called joining in the fun, Mu Shuangshuang knew this was what Mu Dalang had fought for her.

Mu Shuangshuang took the opportunity to visit another village, and also to see if anyone there had seen Lu Yuanfeng’s mother.

Huang Family Village is not far from Er Gui Village, but compared to Tie Dao Village, it’s somewhat farther.

Huang Family Village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with the only exit being a mountain entrance carved and chiseled between two mountains by countless people.

This mountain entrance is not big, at most around two meters wide.

Mountain paths with countless steep slopes make Huang Family Village’s poverty understandable.

To become wealthy, the road must be built first. Only when the road is passable can outsiders come in, and insiders go out.

”Matchmaker Sun, how much longer is it? I can’t walk any further.”

Mu Dazhong was sweating profusely, looking unwilling.

He complained loudly as he walked.

This trip included only Mr. Mu, Mu Dazhong, Mu Dalang, and her.

Old Mrs. Mu had bound feet, unable to walk much, and as for Mrs. Lin, she really wanted to come, but Old Mrs. Mu wouldn’t allow it, saying that she was pregnant. If she went and lost the child, that would be the end.

Mrs. Lin had no choice but to stay at home angrily.

As for the entire fourth branch, they were dispatched by Old Mrs. Mu to the cotton field to pick cotton. After picking the cotton, it would be brought back so that Old Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Lin, and several granddaughters could help peel.

Matchmaker Sun was exhausted as well. She was most reluctant to work as a matchmaker for Huang Family Village. It involved crossing mountains both ways.

At least now the weather wasn’t hot. During summer, she wouldn’t even want to live.

”Almost there, almost there, Dazhong. I’m an old lady walking here and haven’t complained, and you, as a man, are acting so precious that if people knew, they’d laugh their teeth out.” Matchmaker Sun fanned herself with a palm-leaf fan.

”Come on, you have thick skin and often walk like this, how can I compare to you?” Mu Dazhong retorted.

Mu Dalang couldn’t help but speak up: ”Dad, it’s not far anyway, just say less. Grandpa walked here too and hasn’t complained.”

”Hey, you little brat siding with outsiders against your dad, do you have any conscience left?”

When it comes to conscience, the one with the most say is Mr. Mu.

Mu Dazhong didn’t usually show much conscience towards him. When there was food, he would take care of himself first.

Mr. Mu looked displeased: ”If you have a conscience, why didn’t you suggest carrying me to Huang Family Village? If you have a conscience, why aren’t you following my old man’s wishes?”

”In the whole Old Mu Family, only you and Fifth are lazy. You constantly think of ways to shirk. Today is the big day when Da Lang and Miss Huang get engaged. If you keep at it, turn back!”

Mr. Mu exuded authority with his words, which scared Mu Dazhong into stepping aside, no longer causing trouble.

Finally, they arrived at Huang Family Village, and everyone was somewhat exhausted.

Huang Bita’s home was in the northernmost part of the village, consisting of a few thatched huts. The grass on the roof was dark, resembling rundown houses.

Given the early death of Old Huang’s parents, it’s no wonder they’re so impoverished.

It’s no wonder Huang Bita insists on letting Huang Family’s eldest brother hold onto those five taels of silver.

With these five taels, the eldest can marry a wife, and with a woman in the house, someone can tidy up the home, allowing the men to earn money with ease.

At the entrance of the Huang Family Courtyard, all the Huang Family members came out. Huang Bita stood furthest back, dressed in plain clothes with embroidered shoes full of holes.

Huang Family’s eldest brother stood at the forefront, stepping up to greet Mr. Mu.

”Old man, we’ve prepared some food at home. Please come in quickly!”

Huang Family’s eldest brother welcomed them inside as Huang Bita brought out the food. It wasn’t anything unusual, just some fried rice and such made by farming families themselves.

But it was the only thing the Huang Family could offer.

Mu Dazhong sneered: ”I say, Huang Family’s eldest, we’re here today for an engagement. You don’t need to treat us so harshly, right? We, the Old Mu Family, sent fifty eggs here. At the very least, you don’t have to serve pig food, do you?”

Huang Family’s eldest brother’s face reddened, wanting to refute, but found no words.

Huang Family’s second brother, with a temper, upon hearing Mu Dazhong’s words, directly took the bowl of fried rice away from Mu Dazhong.

”If you don’t like it, don’t eat it. No one’s forcing you.”

”Second brother, shut up!” Huang Family’s eldest brother scolded softly.

Huang Family’s second brother retreated, feeling wronged.

Because of this small episode, Mu Dazhong became all the more audacious, looking at the Huang Family with eyes full of disdain.

He particularly looked down on this marriage.

Mu Shuangshuang grabbed a handful of fried rice, ate heartily in front of Mu Dazhong, and after finishing, didn’t forget to lick her fingers.

Mu Shuangshuang generally demonstrates her true feelings through actions when silent.

Huang Family’s eldest brother watched her cooperate like this and felt a rush of gratitude.

He and Mu Shuangshuang had already met before, so this encounter didn’t feel unfamiliar.

Mu Dalang saw this and followed suit, grabbing a handful of fried rice and eating as if no one were watching.

After finishing, he didn’t forget to praise Huang Bita: ”Your cooking is great. It’s the best fried rice I’ve ever had.”

Mu Dazhong was fuming inside, almost wanting to jump up and hit Mu Shuangshuang and Mu Dalang.

Huang Bita blushed upon hearing the praise.

After resting for so long, Matchmaker Sun believed it was about time to start.

She stood up to find the village chief of Huang Family Village to settle the matter. As for the wedding day, it had been previously discussed but still awaited Mu Dade’s return.

”You all stay and rest. We’ve prepared everything, I will go call the chief!”