From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 783 - 779: Unless You Give Me a Kiss (Part 4)
"Mom, I have something to do, so I’ll leave first."
Mu Dashan gripped the hoe tightly, wanting to leave.
Old Mrs. Mu was startled upon hearing this; she looked at Mu Dashan, noticing his strange expression, as if he was avoiding something, making Old Mrs. Mu more suspicious.
"Old third, don’t think you can stay silent and let this matter pass. Anyway, if I find out that your third branch did something behind my back that wasn’t loyal to your elder brother, I, as your mother, will not be polite."
Having warned Mu Dashan, Old Mrs. Mu continued with a snort, "Your sister has improved quite a bit these days, I’ve calculated the time, you will send Xiangxiang away on the day Da Lang gets married."
"Mom, I can’t agree to this!" Mu Dashan shrank his head slightly and gathered the courage to speak.
Regarding Mu Xiangxiang, Mu Dashan initially decided to sacrifice himself to help Mu Xiangxiang, but his mother’s attitude today chilled his heart, making him feel it wasn’t worth it anymore.
"Hmph!" Old Mrs. Mu stomped fiercely, displaying an enraged expression, glaring at Mu Dashan while scolding, "Did your family’s troublesome girl say something to you?"
"I knew it; in this lifetime, this old woman has been defeated by that little beast, raising sons who do not listen to themselves but are deceived by a little brat, utterly embarrassing our Old Mu Family."
Old Mrs. Mu, this person, can’t keep a good appearance for a day.
Previously, she cried her heart out in front of Mu Dashan, hoping Mu Dashan would help her.
Now, with Mu Dashan showing slight defiance, Old Mrs. Mu was like a monkey whose tail had been cut, jumping around incessantly.
"Mom, if there’s any issue, come at me; Shuangshuang hasn’t said anything. If you really care for Xiangxiang, you shouldn’t agree with dad and elder brother’s intent.
Since you’ve agreed, you should act on your words; showing one thing publicly and doing another secretly, once discovered, you’ll only be laughed at." Mu Dashan boldly said.
"You little bastard, lecturing your old mother now, watch if I, the old lady, don’t beat you to death." Old Mrs. Mu shouted and then jumped, slapping Mu Dashan across the face. Mu Dashan didn’t dodge the slap and took it directly.
Old Mrs. Mu wanted to further discipline Mu Dashan, but was stopped by Zhang Yutou who happened to come over.
Zhang Yutou pulled Mu Dashan away from Old Mrs. Mu’s sight, comforting Mu Dashan along the way.
"Da Shan, although we are not blood brothers, there is no difference between us and real brothers. Honestly, as sons, we should be filial, but there should be limits; excessive pandering becomes foolish.
The actions of the old lady over these years, we all see it. Everyone knows how Da Shan has treated the old lady.
Now that the old lady doesn’t cherish you as a son, why do you take everything upon yourself?"
Zhang Yutou, as an outsider, shouldn’t have said these words having no standing.
But over the years, his brotherly bond with Mu Dashan wasn’t false; even if criticized, he still wanted to remind his brother.
Mu Dashan said nothing, carrying the hoe as he continued walking towards the abandoned house in Er Gui Village, Zhang Yutou, not angry, followed cheerfully behind him.
When they arrived at the abandoned house, the Huang Brothers, Mu Dalang, Zhao Gouzi, along with Da Hu and Brother Da Niu from the same village invited by Lu Yuanfeng for work, had already started.
The tiles on the abandoned house were removed, the planks on the roof taken down, while hemp ropes were tied at various corners of the earthen walls.
The abandoned house was to be demolished and rebuilt, then a foundation laid and a house constructed.
After a whole day’s hard work, they finally tore down the abandoned house, leaving Mu Dashan and the hired men exhausted yet gratified.
Everyone hoped that one day, their sons would be studying on this land.
That truly exemplifies the saying, planting trees for future generations to enjoy the shade!
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In the blink of an eye, it was the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were engaged, and early in the morning, the courtyard of the third branch became particularly lively.
A black wild boar was placed inside Shuangshuang’s house courtyard.
The entire Er Gui Village gathered to join the fun since no family brought a wild boar for a betrothal.
The wild boar was alive, tied on two long benches, letting out deafening roars.
Everyone believed it was a good omen, this third branch girl and Lu Family grandson were a perfect match!
Mu Shuangshuang was inside the house making breakfast, a few flips with the spatula in her hand were enough to finish a dish.
Lu Yuanfeng assisted Mu Shuangshuang by fueling the stove, the youthful boy’s handsome features held traces of tenderness.
He always took the opportunity while tending the fire to marvel at the girl bustling around at the stove.
Such enthralled gazes were so intense, anyone seeing them would be astonished.
Lu Yuanfeng was straightforward and didn’t know how to hide his thoughts, so each covert glance at Mu Shuangshuang was often caught. After several instances, Mu Shuangshuang herself felt embarrassed.
"Fengzi, stop staring at me, the food is going to burn," Mu Shuangshuang said, blushing.
"I want to keep looking; our Shuangshuang looks so nice, am I not allowed to look?" Lu Yuanfeng replied.
In all honesty, Lu Yuanfeng wasn’t lying; just half a year ago, looking like nothing but skin and bones, she gradually filled out.
Her face gained flesh, not to mention her chest starting to show curves.
As her body recovered, her face turned rosier, Lu Yuanfeng had never seen a girl as fair as Shuangshuang.
Moreover, Mu Shuangshuang had always had delicate features, and as she filled out, her features became more prominent, truly making her the beauty of Er Gui Village.
A few days ago, someone came with a marriage proposal but was rejected by Mu Dashan.
Mu Dashan’s daughter, could only marry Lu Yuanfeng.
"What makes you so glib?" Mu Shuangshuang playfully reprimanded Lu Yuanfeng, her eyes full of curiosity and puzzlement.
"I’m telling the truth, Shuangshuang... I like you!"
The young boy’s confession happened occasionally, but each instance was with utmost sincerity, never as a joke, nor as lip service.
Throughout the whole day, Lu Yuanfeng felt he would smile from ear to ear.
"Alright, go help my mom with the guests, you’re not needed here." Mu Shuangshuang put down the spatula and went to the stove mouth, urging Lu Yuanfeng.
Lu Yuanfeng stood still, blushing, and after a while, looked at Mu Shuangshuang before responding, "I’ll go... but only if you give me a kiss!"
Mu Shuangshuang was stunned; she stared dumbfounded at Lu Yuanfeng, hardly believing he said those words.
She opened her mouth to say something, but Lu Yuanfeng lowered his head suddenly, drawing her into an embrace...
