From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1053 - 1049: Rare Joy (Third Update)

"How can that be? Isn’t today a holiday? We have to eat zongzi together!" said Mu Dalang.

Not only that, he also picked up the chopsticks on the table and handed them to Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

"You brought these things, if you don’t eat, we’ll just be freeloaders!

Stay for lunch today, we’ll make some appetizers with the cured meat you brought, and Fengzi and I will have a pot of realgar wine. Let’s all have a good time!"

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t plan to eat at Mu Dalang’s house, and now with this invitation, she didn’t know how to respond.

It was still Mu Dalang who realized the situation.

He said, "Look at me, I’m so forgetful! Third Uncle and Third Aunt must also be waiting for you both for lunch today.

How about this, we’ll start cooking right now, and by the time lunch comes, the food will be ready. You can eat here and then head back, okay?"

Having not seen them for many days, Mu Dalang really missed his cousin and his future cousin-in-law.

It’s strange, since he’s been here, he hasn’t missed his parents, sister, or brother, but he can’t help but feel attached to Third Uncle’s family.

In the end, Mu Dalang concluded that it was because of how well Third Uncle’s family treated him.

With the conversation at this point, Mu Shuangshuang found it hard to refuse.

She agreed to Mu Dalang’s words, got up, and said to Mu Dalang, "Since you’re keeping us for lunch, I should go to the kitchen and watch Sister-in-law cook.

And you two men, you better not eat too many zongzi, because there’ll be some good food for you later!"

Mu Dalang looked touched.

He knew Shuangshuang was going to help, worried that Bita would tire herself, so he straightforwardly stood up.

"I’ll go light the fire for you, cooking is faster with someone doing the fire!"

Seeing Mu Dalang jump in to help, Lu Yuanfeng felt he couldn’t just sit there, so he also wanted to help with the fire.

None of the four wanted to rest, so Mu Shuangshuang simply arranged for the four of them to work together in the kitchen.

After all, there were two stoves in the kitchen.

Mu Shuangshuang cooked dishes at one stove with Lu Yuanfeng tending the fire, while Huang Bita and her husband handled the other.

The four of them washed vegetables, picked them, cooked them, and prepared the rice. In less than the time it takes to drink three cups of tea, they had a meal ready.

The four gathered around, with freshly cooked warm dishes in front of them and realgar wine with its distinct flavor.

"Shuangshuang, Bita, you two are girls, and theoretically, you should drink less alcohol, but realgar wine is beneficial, so let’s make an exception today and each take a small sip, okay?"

Raising a bowl the size of a sea, Mu Dalang asked Mu Shuangshuang and Huang Bita.

Huang Bita smiled and nodded, pouring herself some wine. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Mu Shuangshuang followed Huang Bita’s example, pouring herself a little as well.

The two men used large bowls, clearly intending not to leave till they were drunk.

"Shuangshuang, we owe it to you and Fengzi for helping us out earlier. Bita and I finally escaped the cage; this bowl of wine, I toast to you!"

He raised the bowl to the level of his eyebrows and bowed to Mu Shuangshuang.

Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang stood up at the same time and said together, "It’s not a big deal, no need to keep it in your heart!"

Mu Shuangshuang could see that these days, Mu Dalang was truly happy.

His brow was relaxed, unlike in the past when it was furrowed all the time.

Finally, she and Fengzi had done a good deed and helped someone.

Thinking about Huang Bita’s past life, it wasn’t a life anyone should live; no one in the Old Mu Family, except for Mrs. Liu, did any work.

Such a heavy burden was placed entirely upon Huang Bita, it was really too much.

Now, they were hoping the fourth family would soon be free, split from the Old Mu Family, leaving those lazy ones with their darkened hearts for life!

"Fengzi, you and Shuangshuang really don’t need to be polite. If it weren’t for meeting you two, I can’t imagine what kind of life Bita and I would be living now!"

A few drinks in, Mu Dalang became more talkative.

Most of what he said was thanks to Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

Huang Bita listened on the side, not saying a word, but she agreed with her husband’s words in her heart.

Bites of food went into their stomachs, bowls of wine were drunk, and everyone happily shared their thoughts.

Suddenly, Mu Dalang brought up the topic of Mu Xiangxiang’s marriage.

"Shuangshuang, do you know about Auntie’s wedding? Yesterday, Grandpa came to ask Bita and me to go together tomorrow!"

After saying this, he paused for a long time.

Mu Shuangshuang looked at Mu Dalang, waiting for his next words.

"To be honest, I don’t want to go, nor do I want Bita to go. It’s like a den of wolves there!" Mu Dalang murmured.

Mu Shuangshuang stayed silent, but Huang Bita put some food in Mu Dalang’s bowl.

"It’s okay, we’ll just go and make it lively for Auntie; after all, it’s your Auntie. If we don’t go, people will talk behind our backs!" Huang Bita comforted Mu Dalang.

"Let them talk, haven’t you and I had enough of that? Just a few days ago, my mom came over, saying that without me, the Old Mu Family couldn’t manage and wanted me to go back.

She thinks I don’t know she’s trying to get some money from me, but I’m not giving her any!"

Perhaps he was drunk, but Mu Dalang began to blurt things out, which to Mu Shuangshuang, were heartfelt words.

Mu Danian had severely injured Huang Bita, nearly costing her life.

The old man scolded him a bit, thinking it would suffice, but if she hadn’t stood her ground with her big cousin, Mu Danian would have continued flaunting around the Old Mu Family.

But with Mr. Mu insisting that Mu Dalang attend Mu Xiangxiang’s wedding, it was truly difficult.

"Big Cousin, sometimes you have to follow your heart. If you want to go, then go!

If you don’t want to go, then don’t. No one can force you! In the Old Mu Family, anyone you feel treated you badly, you can deal with them however you like, don’t mind those customs and rules.

Whoever offends you, get them back, and if you can’t, go back, train, and continue next time!"

Mu Shuangshuang said this for a reason.

As long as it didn’t involve Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang, the people of the Old Mu Family could be dealt with however she liked, in whatever way brought her joy.

In life, one goes through many things.

Most of them are challenges, and in such a situation, if you don’t let yourself find some happiness, how miserable would that be?

"Shuangshuang is right, Mu Danian, that beast, I’ll whip him to death!" Mu Dalang started cursing.

As he cursed, he stomped his feet.

His actions made him seem somewhat adorable, though they were venting his inner emotions.

Huang Bita felt very heavy-hearted, constantly advising Mu Dalang not to say such things.

Mu Shuangshuang simply said, "Sister-in-law, it’s okay, today we’re all among friends.

Big Cousin can curse all he wants, and feel better afterward; it’s better than bottling it all up inside!"

"If Sister-in-law has someone you dislike, you can join in the cursing, after all, we’ll all be drunk today and might forget everything when we wake up!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s words were particularly enticing to Huang Bita.

She took several deep breaths and suddenly opened her mouth to scream, "Bastard..."