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

Chapter 551: Chapter 547: Overdone Showing Off (Second Update)

By then, regardless of whether Mu Dade passes or not, he will be the most impressive person in Er Gui Village.

The village head and Fu Wu would have to bow their heads when they see him.

But Mu Shuangshuang believes more in the saying, ’Man proposes, God disposes.’ With Mu Dade’s character, even if heaven grants him good luck once, it won’t last forever.

”Shuangshuang, I still can’t believe Uncle passed the exam.”

Mu Dalang was genuinely straightforward. These were words that Mu Shuangshuang dared to say because the third branch had already separated from the family, and whatever benefits the main branch gets won’t affect them.

But Mu Dalang hadn’t separated yet, and to put it bluntly, he might still rely on Mu Dade in the future.

By saying this, he seemed to disregard the wealth and status promised by Mu Dade.

”My parents have been acting crazy these past few days, telling everyone that Uncle passed the exam and that the Old Mu Family will live well now. That’s not enough; they even have to dig up others’ scandals to embarrass them and then laugh it off.”

Mu Dalang was a sensible child, understanding that one could be hit and scolded, but not insulted.

This time, with Uncle passing the exam, the Old Mu Family might have offended everyone in the village.

The villagers say nothing on the surface because Uncle might become an official. But if he doesn’t, the family may not even be able to stay in the village.

Mu Dade now just hopes his uncle would quickly take these people out of the village.

Mu Dalang doesn’t want a lavish life, just a home with Huang Bita, a piece of land, and the ability to raise sheep.

Mu Shuangshuang listened to Mu Dalang’s heartfelt words and liked this first cousin even more.

She always knew that her first cousin had the most correct values at home, but she didn’t expect him to completely disregard the little glory promised by the main branch.

”First cousin, stick to your own principles. I think you’ll find out in at most a year that your decision was not wrong.

You don’t always have to rely on others to live a good life; you can rely on yourself too.

Like Fengzi and me, we don’t expect others to give us any benefits. As long as we keep working hard ourselves, Fengzi, don’t you agree?”

Mu Shuangshuang directed the conversation to Lu Yuanfeng.

This young man had been quietly listening while she and Mu Dalang talked, without expressing his opinions, as if he wanted to be invisible.

Lu Yuanfeng smiled beautifully and nodded in agreement.

”Dalang, we have hands and feet. By relying on ourselves, we can support our wives!”

Mu Dalang scratched his head and grinned: ”Fengzi, Shuangshuang, before I start raising sheep, how about I hang around with you guys? You don’t need to pay me; I’ll work for you for free.”

This time, it was Mu Shuangshuang’s turn to be surprised.

This first cousin is such a good person.

He’s even willing to work for free.

However, she won’t let him suffer a loss.

”What Fengzi and I would need help with is mainly the farmland.

If the daily wage is a certain amount, we’ll pay you by that rate, and once the pond is dug and filled with fish, I’ll supply you with a whole year’s worth of fish.”

”Alright, whatever Shuangshuang says, we’ll do!”

The three sped up their pace toward Tie Dao Village.

On the way, they ran into a familiar face.

Lu Yuanfeng’s army mate Ge Sandan, previously, the chicks Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng bought were from Aunt Ge’s family, and they were really good.

Ge Sandan didn’t see Lu Yuanfeng last time, so when he saw him this time, he was exceptionally excited.

Upon hearing that Lu Yuanfeng’s arid land was bought in Tie Dao Village, he immediately wanted to go with Lu Yuanfeng to dig the pond.

”Sandan, your legs aren’t great. You don’t need to go. Dalang and I, the two men, are enough.”

Lu Yuanfeng’s words implied he wouldn’t let Mu Shuangshuang dig the pond.

”We’re all brothers here, no need to be polite. Besides, you know my leg issues are chronic. Maybe working will even make them feel better.”

Ge Sandan’s legs weren’t too inconvenient, just that he lost a toe bone, making his walk somewhat unsteady and slower than the average person, appearing to limp.

But it wasn’t too unsightly.

With the conversation reaching this point, Lu Yuanfeng couldn’t refuse any longer.

The pond-digging team expanded a bit more.

The two acres of lowland still had water, but it wasn’t deep, so it wouldn’t be too bad to dig gradually.

Mu Shuangshuang handed over the hoes, dustpans, and shoulder poles to the three men.

Seeing them digging away, Mu Shuangshuang wanted to help several times but was rejected.

”Shuangshuang, you’re a girl, standing on the bank is enough,” Lu Yuanfeng said.

”Cousin, let the men handle the men’s work. You should rest properly. If you want, take a walk or just wait for us on the bank!” Mu Dalang followed.

Ge Sandan was less talkative, but his stance was also to keep Mu Shuangshuang away.

With nothing to do, Mu Shuangshuang roamed around the nearby ditches. Coincidentally, she had time, and in her pocket was a piece of string, made by twisting several threads used for embroidery, strong enough.

She also found a mud toad and began fishing for crayfish.

While that side was busy, this side was catching with zeal.

By noon, both sides had results.

However, over on Lu Yuanfeng’s side, they looked notably worse for wear, with each person covered in mud and their clothes soaked in sweat.

But it also proved the three men had put in hard work.

On the other hand, Mu Shuangshuang seemed much more relaxed, clean, with the bamboo basket she brought filled with crayfish.

”Fengzi, come over to my place for lunch at noon. We’ll continue working in the afternoon. I have nothing to do over the next few days, so let’s quickly finish this. What do you think?”

Ge Sandan had invited them several times for meals, and before today, Lu Yuanfeng always declined. But since they met this time, he agreed.

He’d just have to host next time.

”Okay, but let Auntie keep it simple. We don’t need elaborate dishes, just some sweet potato rice is fine.”

”Alright!”

The three headed to the Ge Family’s house, inevitably passing by Wang the blacksmith’s house.

In the courtyard, Mrs. Zhou was drying clothes.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng astonished her. She watched them enter her neighbor Ge’s yard.

Not caring about her clothes anymore, she rushed into the house to call Wang Tiejiang.

At that time, Wang Tiejiang was still forging iron. Hearing Mrs. Zhou’s words, he stopped and went to the Ge house to check things out.

Since they had helped him earlier that morning, they ought to at least take a look.

Aunt Ge greeted them happily.

”Finally, you’re here. Fengzi, Shuangshuang, this old lady has been waiting for you until I’m nearly blind! Now you’ve arrived, today for lunch, I’m killing a chicken for you!”

In rural households, many keep chickens for sale, usually only slaughtering them during the New Year when guests come.

If you visit and the host kills a chicken for you, it means they really value you and cherish your company.

The three quickly stopped her.

”Auntie, the three of us are just here to work. Time is tight, so something simple for lunch is fine, don’t trouble yourself too much!”