From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 787 - 783: Clarifying Thoroughly (4th Update)
When Wang Erma’s family of seven or eight arrived at the Third Branch of the Old Mu Family, they were armed with carrying poles and hoes.
The only ones at the Third Branch were Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, while Mu Dashan was digging the foundation at the abandoned house, and Yu Si Niang was helping to clear out the wooden planks and tiles from the abandoned house.
Those that could be used were intended for the construction of the academy.
After all, this plot of land, along with its debris, was claimed by no one.
So, in terms of manpower, the Third Branch was at a significant disadvantage.
When Wang Erma’s family reached the courtyard gate of Shuangshuang’s house, they kicked it open; the old gate creaked and then broke into several pieces under Wang Erma’s foot.
With a loud "clang," the villagers buying pork in the courtyard were startled and all turned their eyes toward the Third Branch’s gate.
Once inside, Wang Erma began shouting loudly.
"Mu Shuangshuang, you shameless dog, get out here! Have you lost your mind? How dare you steal my business, Wang Erma! Don’t you know who I am? Get out here..."
Seeing that it was Wang Erma, the villagers buying meat quickly stepped aside.
Seeing Wang Erma’s aggressive approach, it was clear he was trouble. Lu Yuanfeng put down his cleaver and stepped forward.
"If you have something to say, just say it. What’s the point of insulting people?"
"You little rascal are just a dog beside that stinky girl; you’re involved in this too, don’t think you can escape.
Since I was sensible, I’ve been slaughtering pigs in the village. But you, selling at ten coins per pound, you’re just trying to take away my business, to ruin me."
Wang Erma glared at Mu Shuangshuang, his eyes filled with anger.
Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t afraid and shot back at Wang Erma, "On what grounds do you say we’re stealing your business? On what grounds do you say we’re ruining you? Uncle Wang, speaking and acting can’t just rely on a silver tongue; everything must be reasonable and justified!"
"You still want to deny it? Tell me, why are all the villagers buying pork from you? Why are so many people gathered in your courtyard?" Wang Erma angrily pointed at the villagers.
"Isn’t it because you stinky girl deliberately set a disruptive price, selling pork at ten coins per pound when it should be eighteen? You dare say you’re not doing it on purpose?"
Seeing Wang Erma acting like a cornered dog, Mu Shuangshuang chuckled to herself, "I have a clear conscience about today’s business, and besides, similar things have happened in the village before. When Old Master Wang’s family gave birth to Wang Fugui, they slaughtered pigs for the entire village.
The village chief also distributed pork to every household when he became village chief, and when the Zhang Family moved to the county, they invited everyone in the village for pork before they left.
Now I’m just engaged, sharing my joy with the villagers, is that not allowed? Moreover, I’m not giving it away for free, I did charge everyone money.
If they’re buying meat to make cured meat, ten pounds is far from enough. As for why they’re not buying from you, don’t you know in your own heart?"
In this era, there was no concept of unfair competition. Although Mu Shuangshuang’s method affected Wang Erma’s business, it couldn’t possibly stop him from selling a single pound of meat.
Er Gui Village wasn’t small, with dozens of households up and down, and people outside the village were also Wang Erma’s customers.
But Wang Erma was notorious for his stinginess, often selling the same prime meat for 16 or 17 coins, when it was only 15 coins in town. Besides, he often sold pork that had been sitting for days as fresh meat to the villagers.
The villagers suffered but sometimes, when guests arrived or during festivals and they couldn’t make it to town, they were forced to buy from Wang Erma.
Mu Shuangshuang’s business thrived today not only because of the low prices but mainly because her pork was fresh, and the weights were accurate.
When you walk the night path often, you’ll eventually meet ghosts; likewise, Wang Erma often shortchanged people, and sooner or later, the villagers would retaliate.
"I don’t care about what you said, I only know that you selling pork today affected my business with the big fat pig.
You’d better hand over all the silver you earned just now, or I’ll have someone smash your Third Branch’s shabby house."
Wang Erma’s menacingly muscular build and fierce eyes caused the villagers to gradually move towards the Mu Family’s courtyard.
Luckily, the courtyards were connected, and a few timid ones had already slipped through to inform Mr. Mu, hoping he’d come to help.
After all, the Third Branch was still part of the Old Mu Family; Mu Dashan bore the Mu surname.
"Mother, didn’t I say that stinky girl would face retribution sooner or later? She wouldn’t sell me pork, and now look what happened.
Wang Erma is here for sure to take away all the Third Branch’s pork and even demand every penny they made from selling pork to calm his anger," commented a family member.
Old Mrs. Mu snorted coldly; she didn’t care about this matter. She only thought it was time for the Third Branch to get a lesson.
Mr. Mu stood up, "Second, Fifth, Fourth, all of you go and take a look. If Wang Erma dares to fight, stop him. No one outside should bully our Old Mu Family!"
Everyone in the main hall was startled, and Mu Dazhong protested discontentedly, "Dad, are you crazy? That stinky girl didn’t sell us a single pound of pork, and you still want us to stick our warm face to her cold a~~?"
"Exactly, Dad, don’t waste your sympathy. In my opinion, the Third Branch deserves to have their house torn down and their things taken!" Mu Danian agreed.
Meanwhile, Mu Dalang and Mu Dajiang said nothing and directly left the main hall of the Old Mu Family, heading straight for the Third Branch’s courtyard.
"All of you shut up and help now!" Mr. Mu shouted.
"Don’t go, I say you’re not going!" Old Mrs. Mu interjected. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
"The Third Branch hasn’t shown me, an old woman, any respect. I’ve already avoided cursing them, and now they want help from me? No way!"
Old Mrs. Mu’s words kept Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian from acting.
But out of sheer curiosity, Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian still rushed towards the Third Branch.
At this moment, the Third Branch’s courtyard was filled with tension, with everyone still arguing based on reason.
Wang Erma insisted on taking the silver that Mu Shuangshuang’s family earned.
Previously, Mu Shuangshuang sold two hundred pounds of pork, which was about two taels of silver, a significant sum, which Wang Erma understandably coveted.
"Stinky girl, have you thought it through?" Wang Erma exclaimed.
"Yes, I have," Mu Shuangshuang grinned, adding, "and not a cent will I give you. If you don’t step out of our Third Branch’s courtyard, don’t blame me, Mu Shuangshuang, for not being polite."
(Eight thousand words completed~)
