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

Chapter 798: Chapter 794 No One Is Here (Part 1)

”Mom, what’s so good about that Huang Bita? Why are you so insistent on letting her into our Old Mu Family’s house?” Mrs. Lin asked, shaking as she spoke.

Old Mrs. Mu and Mr. Mu had never discussed Huang Bita’s matter with anyone else.

All along, she and Mr. Mu had maintained a strong stance, suppressing everyone in the Old Mu Family.

Everyone could only obey, but couldn’t ask for reasons.

Even at this point, Old Mrs. Mu still refused to tell everyone.

”Why do you care what’s good about her? She’s the granddaughter-in-law of our Old Mu Family. If you want to find someone better for Da Lang, I don’t care, but Huang Bita must be the primary wife.

Also, for Huang Bita and Da Lang’s marriage, you better make it grand. If you let the villagers gossip again, I’ll skin you!”

Old Mrs. Mu looked ferocious, scaring Mrs. Lin into not daring to take a deep breath.

Moreover, Old Mrs. Mu continued, ”I and the old man will watch you at any time. If we find that you’re doing anything behind our backs, we’ll have Second Son divorce you!”

After laying down the threat, Old Mrs. Mu finally released the grip on Mrs. Lin’s clothing.

Mrs. Lin pursed her lips and immediately went to Matchmaker Sun’s house to find her.

She told herself, even if that Huang Bita came, she wouldn’t let Huang Bita live comfortably.

With Mu Dalang making such a fuss, the Old Mu Family began to seriously consider Mu Dalang’s marriage, and the family started preparing a room for him. Initially, the room had no furniture, but because it was to be a wedding room, and people would come to visit, Old Mrs. Mu allocated money to have a cabinet made, painted in the most festive red lacquer.

Then there’s the wedding clothes. Old Mrs. Mu had the wives of the Old Mu Family, including Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Lin, and Yu Si Niang, working night and day.

Because of this matter, the plan to separate from the fourth house Mu Dajiang was also postponed.

But the biggest problem was the cook issue that Mu Dalang always worried about; after searching all the nearby villages, they couldn’t find anyone willing to cook for the Old Mu Family.

Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu were both furious and anxious, almost jumping up and down in frustration.

Late at night, the elderly couple couldn’t rest and discussed the matter.

”Old woman, why don’t you go apologize to Granny Chen? Have Granny Chen make the banquet for us?”

In the dark night, Mr. Mu puffed on his pipe, the cloud of smoke temporarily easing his inner frustration.

”I’m not going. That old hag—what’s she worth? Do you still want me to say? It was her fault for taking our meat; otherwise, would I have argued with her?”

”If you don’t apologize, who will host Da Lang’s wedding banquet for us? Don’t forget, on Da Lang’s wedding day, the Qin Family people will come over to support us!

Before, you used Xiangxiang as an excuse, asking for someone to take care of her, and I didn’t say anything, thinking you’d let Second Son’s wife handle everything.

Now, when it’s come to this, you still think of shirking, and the Old Mu Family’s reputation is at stake here, so you better handle it yourself!”

Mr. Mu once again laid down a threat in front of Old Mrs. Mu, leaving her feeling disheartened.

”Old man, how about we stop associating with the Qin Family? I’m always worried Xiangxiang will suffer after marrying them! Now with Zhenzhen gone and Xianxian not close to me, I only have one daughter left; if we keep troubling her, we’ll lose her altogether!”

As soon as Old Mrs. Mu finished speaking, Mr. Mu tapped his pipe heavily on the bed corner, knocking out several sparks into the dark night, flickering briefly before extinguishing.

”What nonsense are you talking? When you discussed with that Qin Family concubine, didn’t you agree? And we sold two mu of land to ensure Xiangxiang wouldn’t suffer after marrying them, along with the fifty taels from Eldest, all of which was given to the Qin Family.

If you want to regret it now and let the Old Mu Family become the village’s laughing stock, do you want Eldest’s official career to be ruined because of this?”

Mr. Mu spoke with reason and evidence, leaving Old Mrs. Mu unable to argue.

She could only secretly resolve to send Xiangxiang away within a few days.

”Old man, regarding Granny Chen, I really can’t bring myself to face her. Isn’t that girl from the third branch able to cook? Let’s find her; Da Lang has a good relationship with her, she’ll probably help.”

No matter what, Old Mrs. Mu refused to bow before Granny Chen.

She thought instead of being humiliated by Granny Chen, she’d rather find Mu Shuangshuang; after all, her granddaughter couldn’t possibly overthrow her, right?

Mr. Mu tilted his head and thought for a while, then said, ”Indeed, asking Shuangshuang is a solution. How about you let Da Lang personally talk to her tomorrow, no matter the cost, we’re willing!”

”Pft! Asking your own family to help, and you still want to pay? You must have your head stuck in the door, just let her join the festivities, wouldn’t that do?” snapped Old Mrs. Mu.

”If you’re going to say that, then you can cook; the matter rests with you! But can you? Can you prepare food for so many people on time, make it delicious enough not to be laughed at by people?”

”I...” Old Mrs. Mu was at a loss for words and unwillingly agreed to Mr. Mu’s request!

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The next day, an uninvited guest arrived at Er Gui Village, Liu Zian’s mother, Song Family.

She asked everyone she met where Mu Shuangshuang’s house was and where Mu Shuangshuang was!

With an attitude of not stopping until she found her.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were not home; they had gone to town to sign a contract. One hundred and twenty taels, Fulin Restaurant, along with a small courtyard, all fell into the names of Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

Holding the contract, Mu Shuangshuang almost cried.

From having nothing initially to now, she thought to herself, now she has a restaurant, a townhouse, and an academy under construction — these are her businesses.

With these properties, the third branch and Fengzi’s family’s life will improve!

Lu Yuanfeng looked at Mu Shuangshuang fondly as she showed excitement.

With the restaurant, he’ll work even harder, earn more silver, and once he earns enough silver taels, he’ll marry Shuangshuang!

The future is so long, he and Shuangshuang will surely live happily!

”Fengzi, let’s first check out this courtyard and then think about how to arrange it!”

The restaurant’s shopkeeper is still operating; on the 24th of the twelfth month, just before the minor New Year, Fulin Restaurant will cease operations entirely, and the steward, employees, and chefs will leave.

So now, the only thing Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng can control is this small courtyard.

The small courtyard is just across the street from the restaurant and is not situated in a bustling area; it’s tucked away in a small alley but quiet enough for Mu Shuangshuang to develop new dishes here without worry of disturbance.

Despite its worn-out appearance, Mu Shuangshuang remained delighted.

”Fengzi, from now on, this place will be ours!” Mu Shuangshuang laughed gleefully.

Before she finished speaking, Lu Yuanfeng suddenly lifted her up, spinning her around, and all they could see with their eyes were rapidly changing scenes.

The sound of hearty laughter echoed through every corner of the little alley.