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

Mu Dajiang was better off keeping silent; when he spoke, Mu Shuangshuang became somewhat unhappy.

”Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, this matter isn’t decided by me! What I say doesn’t matter!” Mu Shuangshuang said.

”Shuangshuang, we know, but... but you’re the most resourceful person we know. If you don’t help us, no one will!” Mu Dajiang said.

Toward this fourth uncle, Mu Shuangshuang had mixed feelings of love and hate!

The wife would have to remain in the countryside, separating the couple and the family!

In such a serious matter, all he thinks about is how to go to the county!

If it were her, she would definitely stay in the countryside to keep the family together.

”Fourth Uncle, I’m sorry. This matter, I really can’t help with! How about... you stay in the village? As for Xiaxia’s schooling, I can help!

As for Xiaxia’s marriage, with your reputation in the village, I’m sure the suitors will all be from good families!”

Mu Shuangshuang said.

Her words actually made sense, but they were not what Mu Dajiang and Mrs. Liu wanted.

So, after exchanging a glance, the two shook their heads simultaneously.

”Shuangshuang, since you can’t help us, we won’t bother you anymore! In the future, if your fourth aunt has any difficulties, please help her a bit. Fourth Uncle will repay you in the next life as a beast of burden!”

Mu Dajiang’s last sentence had a bit of a mischievous tone!

The third branch was indeed doing well; supporting someone like Mrs. Liu wasn’t much of a problem.

But no matter how good the third branch is, it’s still just the third branch!

There’s no obligation to help others raise women or mothers, right?

If that were the case, all the men in the village would go earn money, leaving their wives and children to the third branch?

The third branch would become a charity, wouldn’t it?

”Fourth Uncle, if Fourth Aunt has difficulties, even Little Zhi and the others would help!

But even Little Aunt won’t improve quickly, do you have the heart to leave my Fourth Aunt alone here?”

Mu Dajiang naturally didn’t have the heart to do so, but there was no choice.

Xiaxia’s mother didn’t let him stay, yet he had to take care of the children, so...

”Shuangshuang, sorry to bother you. We’ve made our decision; your Fourth Aunt will stay!”

”...”

Mu Shuangshuang had nothing to say. She watched the couple leave.

Then disappear from sight.

Returning to the big stone by the stream, Mu Shuangshuang started doing the laundry.

Gossip-loving women gathered around, asking, ”Shuang, what did your Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt want with you? Are they going to the county? Do they have any good stuff for you?”

”Exactly, exactly! Shuangshuang, show it to us!”

Mu Shuangshuang smiled, ”Aunties, you really love joking. If I had anything, would I hide it? But I am curious, do you think going to the county is a good thing?”

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, the women started discussing enthusiastically.

”Going to the county, it’s a huge good thing, of course it’s good!”

”Shuang, you’re young and don’t understand! This matter, for anyone, is a heavenly blessing!”

”Yes, I dream of going to the county, but there’s no one in the family! No relatives in the county government!”

”But if you have to separate from your husband, would you still want to go?” Mu Shuangshuang asked.

”If separated, so be it; at worst, we’ll bring the husbands over once we find our footing. But the sons must be brought along, if not, our going becomes meaningless!”

”Exactly, exactly!”

Listening to the women’s answers, Mu Shuangshuang finally felt relieved.

With differing worldviews, the approach to problems is completely different!

Mu Dajiang and Mrs. Liu chose what was most profitable for them, as would most people of this era!

They don’t believe in relying on oneself for prosperity.

Especially when Mu Dade is like a huge pie hanging overhead.

Mu Shuangshuang thought, when they wake up, it might be after Mu Dade’s pie becomes completely rotten!

Alas, whatever the answer, it has nothing to do with her!

She did what she was supposed to, the remaining path is for the fourth branch to walk themselves!

...

Mu Shuangshuang finished washing clothes, carried two large wooden buckets, and walked towards her home.

On the way, she met Uncle Fu, a man in the village busy with various field transactions and business.

Uncle Fu asked about Mr. Mu’s land situation.

Mr. Mu’s leased land still had eight or nine years left, once the men of the Old Mu Family left, estimatedly, these lands would have to be leased out again.

Also, the Old Mu Family’s own land, Uncle Fu wasn’t sure if they planned to sell it.

If they sell it, he’ll also have to find buyers and manage the logistics.

Hearing Uncle Fu, Mu Shuangshuang said, ”Uncle Fu, I want to buy some land. If my grandfather is willing to sell, give all his land to me!”

Er Gui Village’s fields aren’t fertile, and don’t fetch high prices when sold.

Mu Shuangshuang knew how to enrich the soil herself, so acquiring Er Gui Village’s fields wouldn’t be a loss.

”Okay, if you want them, I’ll waive any costs, it’ll be a free run for you. Later, take my girl to the town for a few jaunts, she’s been staying home lately and hasn’t been out!”

Fu Xiaonan was Uncle Fu’s beloved.

Daughterly matters were indeed the important ones.

Furthermore, being familiar with Shuang, waiving costs was appropriate!

But Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, ”Fees as they are! Otherwise, I won’t take Xiao Nan out for fun!”

Uncle Fu: ”...”

Uncle Fu couldn’t convince Mu Shuangshuang, in the end he settled on just taking half the usual commission.

This matter was then settled.

After chatting for a while, they reached the Old Mu Family.

Uncle Fu bid farewell to Mu Shuangshuang and went alone to the Old Mu Family.

He directly sought Mr. Mu and explained his intention.

Right now, with autumn harvest approaching, it was too late for Mr. Mu to leave.

This matter had to be left to the remaining family members, Mrs. Liu and Qin Xianglan.

Mr. Mu had previously promised Qin Xianglan that once he left, all the family’s land would be leased to her.

Just as he wanted to refuse, Old Mrs. Mu said, ”We’re anyway not coming back, why keep the land? Might as well sell it and use the silver taels to live well in the county!”

”Exactly, Dad, that worthless stuff is useless to keep! Sell it all!” Mrs. Lin chimed in.

”But, I promised Xianglan to lease the land to her!” Mr. Mu said.

”Let her lease someone else’s fields! Uncle Fu is here, he can help Xianglan lease a few good acres!

Our family has already given her a house; can’t give her everything!”

Old Mrs. Mu actually feared Qin Xianglan wouldn’t be able to afford the rent.

Also, she thought once they left for good, who knows if Xianglan would claim the land for herself.

”You...you old woman, talking nonsense! Back then, Xianglan saved your life! Have you forgotten that already?”

”Who...who forgot! I’m just thinking what’s best for us! Our whole family is leaving, why keep some worthless land? Hatching golden eggs?”