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

Chapter 592: Chapter 588 Old Husband and Wife (Second Update)

”That’s absolutely impossible!”

Mu Dade immediately retorted.

Those people are like vampires, they wouldn’t want to split the family, that’s for sure!

”Why not? The fourth branch’s wife is bullied the worst by Mom. I don’t believe Old Fourth can keep enduring. As for the second branch, I think as long as she sees the benefit of splitting the family, perhaps they’ll go for it!

As for Fifth, he hasn’t married yet, let’s get him married first!”

Mrs. Jin analyzed each situation, which gave Mu Dade a glimmer of hope. After all, he wasn’t in a rush to become an official, just take things slow!

”By the way, about the contract the fourth branch signed to sell the third branch’s cold noodle recipe, when are we doing that?”

Mrs. Jin still remembered the incident where the fourth branch was tricked by her.

”Wait a bit, we’ll talk about it when I come back!”

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Mu Shuangshuang learned about Mu Dade’s single document only after Xiao Han mentioned it during dinner.

Mu Shuangshuang sent Yu Si Niang to call Xiao Han, who had already found an excuse and sneaked out, not at all kneeling there.

Still, he didn’t forget to ask around and gather information.

After hearing the whole story, Mu Shuangshuang nearly spat out a mouthful of rice.

The Old Mu Family truly was disgraceful; thankfully she didn’t go, otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to eat now!

Back when she promised Yu Si Niang she’d go when the fireworks sounded, she waited for the sound, then went back to take a nap.

That decision was wiser than ever.

Everyone in the third branch knew there should be three documents for a scholar, as Liu Zian taught Xiao Han, and everyone listened.

Speaking of Liu Zian, Mu Shuangshuang was curious if that guy passed the exam; after all, he was her brother’s teacher.

If he passed, maybe they could trick him into tutoring the younger brothers for a few days, possibly helping Xiao Han and Yuanbao gain some experience!

”Sister, why hasn’t Uncle’s other documents arrived?” Little Zhi asked Mu Shuangshuang in a childish voice.

”That’s easy, they offended someone today, and the person is withholding them on purpose!” Mu Shuangshuang replied.

”Ah?” Yu Si Niang suddenly displayed a surprised expression.

”Will this affect Uncle’s career?”

Yu Si Niang, in the end, was kind-hearted, still worried about Mu Dade at this point.

It was Mu Dashan who spoke fairly: ”This predicament is their own doing. For such an important matter as passing the exam, how could they not prepare some gifts or food?

So many villagers sent food, yet neither Shuangshuang’s grandmother nor anyone else prepared anything to send to them!

Shuangshuang’s grandmother is stingy as usual, always wanting to save everything, and now a big mess has happened, it’s time for a lesson!”

The man’s words were completely truthful, without bias, and quite bold!

Yu Si Niang looked thoroughly charmed, gazing admiringly at Mu Dashan.

The man’s face turned slightly awkward, his previous words meant to embolden Yu Si Niang were all forgotten due to nerves!

The couple just stared at each other lovingly, eyes so tender they seemed to overflow with emotion.

The three children saw this and quickly finished their dinner, leaving space for the loving couple.

In the kitchen, as soon as the three children left, Yu Si Niang became like an eighteen-year-old girl, too shy to look at Mu Dashan.

”Shuangshuang’s mother, why be shy? We’re an old couple, let’s be bold about everything!” the man said courageously.

”Mmm!”

Speaking of which, only the third branch, Mu Dashan truly married Yu Si Niang out of love.

The second branch, Mu Dazhong, because of his roguishness and being of no good character, ended up marrying Mrs. Lin who was willing to follow him.

The remaining branches were all arranged by matchmakers, more or less.

Therefore, compared to other branches, the couple from the third branch share the deepest affection.

They could talk about anything.

Unlike the main branch or the second, plotting against each other even in bed.

”Shuangshuang’s mother, let’s go outside and look at the moon, it looks beautiful tonight!”

Although the moon was said to be beautiful, once outside, they saw a more than half-eaten moon and realized just how nervous they were.

The couple smiled at each other, Mu Dashan finally suggested continuing to watch the moon, allowing them to ease their nerves.

In the shadows, three little heads were watching Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang.

”Sister, what are Dad and Mom doing?”

Little Zhi had barely opened his mouth when Mu Shuangshuang covered it.

”Shh, Dad and Mom are having a romance, let’s hurry back!”

Little Zhi nodded knowingly, and the three children watched Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang for half an hour, only returning to sleep once the couple showed signs of leaving.

Honestly, Mu Dade passing the exam recently had an undeniable impact on Mu Shuangshuang, especially given her feud with the main branch.

Having beaten up Mrs. Jin and the two women from the main branch, under these circumstances, the main branch wouldn’t let the third branch off easily.

However, Mu Shuangshuang also knew that when one is at their peak, decline follows; perhaps the Old Mu Family was reaching its downfall.

When the time comes, how would this big family survive, would they rely on the third branch for food and shelter?

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t know.

That doesn’t mean such things wouldn’t happen in the future.

Mu Shuangshuang had to prepare; the third branch wasn’t some sacrificial cow, for the Old Mu to just bleed as they pleased.

It all started by encouraging her parents to toughen up.

Mu Dashan was getting better, but Yu Si Niang was still too easy to bully, which ultimately was due to the mother-in-law issue.

Between in-laws, even if they couldn’t get along like mothers and daughters, it shouldn’t be as hostile as Old Mrs. Mu against the daughters-in-law, practically mortal enemies.

Even so, Old Mrs. Mu continued to stride around unchecked, no one dared to challenge her.

The more Mu Shuangshuang thought about it, the more she felt the need to quickly establish her own business; starting tomorrow, she’d explore new dishes, ready to open her restaurant once ready with the menu.

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The next day, Mu Dade headed to the county.

The Old Mu Family’s people enthusiastically escorted him, seeing him off halfway before stopping.

Yesterday’s document restored trust in the Old Mu Family.

Previously, villagers only sent small tokens, now they were sending larger gifts.

Early in the morning, Old Mrs. Mu received a chicken, no less, an egg-laying hen.

A straightforward farmer’s family sent it, with no particular motive, just asking for the Old Mu Family’s care in the future.

Throughout the morning, the Old Mu Family’s front yard was filled with gifts.

Even the third branch had visitors, after all being the scholar’s third brother, with their genuine niceness, people were willing to associate with them.

However, all these gifts were declined by the third branch.

The third branch wouldn’t take advantage from the main branch, nor accept gifts from those simply trying to climb through connections with the main branch.

From early morning, Mu Shuangshuang was grinding rice, preparing to make rice noodles.

Similar to preparing cold noodles, but suitable for soup, eating it in winter should be quite comforting and warm the stomach.