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

Chapter 782: Chapter 778: Stop Glorifying Yourself (Three Updates)

Mu Dashan sighed deeply and continued, ”Da Lang and Bita truly like each other, and that’s enough. No matter how hard life gets, as long as the two children unite their efforts, they’ll overcome any difficulty.”

Mu Dalang and Huang Bita’s situation is somewhat similar to when Mu Dashan married Yu Si Niang back then. Old Mrs. Mu didn’t like Yu Si Niang either and constantly gave Yu Si Niang a hard time.

Plus, Yu Si Niang, just arriving at the Old Mu Family, had quite a fiery temper and was a bit proud, so Old Mrs. Mu made Yu Si Niang do everything.

At that time, it was truly difficult!

Now, in the blink of an eye, more than ten years have passed, the third branch has split, and Si Niang and he have managed to pull through.

So Da Lang and Huang Bita can also pull through.

Mu Shuangshuang nodded, ”Let’s hope so. But I believe in my eldest cousin. Since he’s taken that step, he’ll definitely protect Sister Huang.”

”It’s getting late, Shuangshuang, go home and cook.”

After finishing, Mu Shuangshuang quickly ran towards the third branch of the Old Mu Family.

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The news of the third branch wanting to build an academy in Er Gui Village reached the ears of other members of the Old Mu Family, and everyone gathered to discuss how to handle this matter.

”Dad, I feel that it’s because Old Mu is following that stupid girl’s lead, thinking that opening an academy is such a big deal that it can be opened just like that.

None of them in the third branch are educated, so who will be the teacher? Isn’t it relying on eldest brother, the scholar, to support them?”

Mu Dazhong shouted the loudest, insisting that the third branch wanted to open an academy to benefit from Mu Dade’s reputation.

This made Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu feel uncomfortable.

Their son’s fame being used by others for free, where does that logic come from?

”Eldest brother, say something yourself. The third branch opening an academy might still need you to be the teacher.”

Mu Dade didn’t say anything, which worried Mu Dazhong. He didn’t care about the third branch’s real intentions; anyway, while the second branch hadn’t made its fortune yet, the third branch shouldn’t have good days.

”Exactly, eldest brother, you remain silent, are you planning to help the third branch?” Mu Danian asked.

”No problem, when third brother separated from the family, he did so decisively. Now I’m a scholar and haven’t given him any benefit. If using my reputation can help third brother’s family open an academy, then it’s me helping my brother.”

Mu Dade appeared to be the embodiment of brotherly love and respect, giving the impression that Mu Dade was accommodating to his brothers while they were sharp and sour, eager to take advantage of him.

Hearing Mu Dade’s words, Mr. Mu, who originally didn’t want to get involved, was determined to go see what was really going on.

Thinking so, Mr. Mu stood up and said, ”I’ll go ask Old Mu about the reason. If they’re indeed using eldest brother’s reputation, I’ll make Old Mu stop building the academy.

Also, Da Lang’s wedding is impending, everyone should prepare the necessary things, and on Da Lang’s wedding banquet, the Qin Family will bring Qin Shijie to apologize to Xiangxiang.”

On Mu Dalang’s wedding day, all friends and relatives will come to the Old Mu Family. At that banquet, the mistakes of the Qin Family will be clarified to restore the Old Mu Family’s dignity and cause those who scolded the Old Mu Family to regret their words.

It’s a win-win situation.

When it came to Mu Xiangxiang, Old Mrs. Mu’s eyes darted around, promptly saying: ”About the academy, I should talk to Old Mu. As for Da Lang’s wedding, second son’s wife, I’ve entrusted you to handle it. How’s the preparation coming along?”

Mrs. Lin pursed her lips; she didn’t like that Huang Bita at all, so why would she prepare for Bita’s wedding?

But of course, Mrs. Lin couldn’t say that outright, especially since that old lady cared so much about it.

”Mom, I’m preparing so that Da Lang can have a joyous wedding.”

Old Mrs. Mu listened and nodded satisfactorily.

Everything can be forgotten, but this matter must not be forgotten. Huang Bita belongs to Wang Laoda, and once she enters the family, things for the eldest branch will get better and better.

”Since tasks have been assigned, everyone should get on with their duties.

The whole family needs to partake in Da Lang’s wedding preparations.

It’s only a few days away; no matter how hard it is, everyone must persevere.” Mr. Mu surveyed the room then addressed everyone.

Everyone nodded perfunctorily but didn’t take it seriously.

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After lunch, Old Mrs. Mu went to the third branch and happened to stop Mu Dashan, who was carrying a hoe, on his way to the village’s abandoned house to do clearance work.

If you want to build an academy, you need to demolish the abandoned house and then dig the foundation on that plot of land. These tasks aren’t particularly skillful but require oversight.

Today is just the first day of building the academy, those who have a good relationship with Mu Dashan have gone, and Mu Dashan himself doesn’t want to slack off.

”Mom, you... What are you doing?” Mu Dashan asked somewhat nervously.

Old Mrs. Mu, hearing this, visibly frowned.

”Just coming to see you, isn’t that allowed? You are my son; why look at me as if I’m an enemy? Do you dislike me that much?” Old Mrs. Mu said, her tone full of bitterness, not sounding pleasant.

Mu Dashan waved his hands repeatedly.

He was nervous mainly because the issue with Mu Xiangxiang hadn’t been resolved yet, and now his mother came, he thought it was about Mu Xiangxiang.

”Mom, I still have to go ahead and dig the foundation. If you really have anything urgent, can it wait until I return?” Mu Dashan said.

”I’m here to ask about the academy thing. What exactly are you up to? No money, no teacher, are you really planning to use your eldest brother’s reputation to make money in the village?” Old Mrs. Mu said.

Mu Dashan replied, ”Mom, what are you saying, how am I leveraging eldest brother’s name to make money? Xiao Han and Yuanbao have reached school age, and sending them to town to study is too far.

But without schooling, they’ll spend their lives as farmers, so we, the third branch, discussed it and decided to build an academy.”

Mu Dashan patiently explained to Old Mrs. Mu, seemingly seeking her approval.

To his surprise, Old Mrs. Mu was full of sarcasm.

”Old Mu, others may not know what you’re capable of, but I, as your mother, do. Don’t waste your energy on something that won’t succeed.” Old Mrs. Mu bluntly rejected Mu Dashan’s efforts.

She didn’t forget to warn Mu Dashan, ”Old Mu, remember, the current glory of the Old Mu Family relies on your eldest brother’s favor. Never do anything that would shame your eldest brother, understand?”

Old Mrs. Mu’s words made Mu Dashan feel inexplicably cold.

The things he was doing were considered to bring shame to his brother.

And what about his brother pushing Xiangxiang into the fire pit, what kind of matter is that?