From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 794 - 790: Offered Great Help (Second Update)

Chapter 794: Chapter 790: Offered Great Help (Second Update)

"Brother Sandan, you chat with Fengzi for a while. I’m going to chat with Xiuxiu," said Mu Shuangshuang.

Ge Sandan was eagerly hoping for Shuangshuang to go. He looked at Mu Shuangshuang with gratitude on his face and thanked her repeatedly.

Mu Shuangshuang entered the back courtyard of the Ge Family. At this time, Xiuxiu had already fed the baby and was sitting on the bench in the courtyard crying.

The baby wasn’t by her side, probably sleeping inside the house, so Mu Shuangshuang didn’t deliberately lower her voice.

Mu Shuangshuang came to Xiuxiu’s side. She was wiping her tears, her eyes were red, making one ache to see.

"Shuangshuang, why are you here? Let’s go inside and sit, there’s wind outside!" Xiuxiu stood up.

"It’s okay, let’s just chat here for a while!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

Xiuxiu was slightly stunned, then nodded.

"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. Are you doing well? Sandan said yesterday was your engagement day with Fengzi, and we didn’t go, really sorry about that," said Xiuxiu.

"It’s okay! Fengzi told Sandan before that if busy, he can come during the wedding. And we didn’t have a big engagement ceremony, just some familiar folks from the village," Mu Shuangshuang tried to comfort Xiuxiu.

She continued, "Xiuxiu, you’re a mother now, sometimes you have to learn to be strong yourself. Crying doesn’t solve problems."

Hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s words, Xiuxiu cried even harder.

"Shuangshuang, what to do? I really don’t want to have more kids. This girl, my mom doesn’t like her. If I have another girl, my mom will definitely force me to separate from Brother Sandan. I don’t want to leave Brother Sandan."

Mu Shuangshuang felt bad seeing Xiuxiu like this. "When I say to be strong, it doesn’t mean you have to have a son.

If Old Mrs. Ge’s affection relies on you having a son, then it’s not you she likes, but only the son in your womb, her own grandson!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s words made Xiuxiu even more perplexed.

In Xiuxiu’s mind, the only way for her to earn status is to have a son.

"Xiuxiu, listen to me. You can’t decide whether you have a son or daughter. We don’t need to dwell on this. What you need to do is raise Little Treasure well, and when the baby grows up, find a job for yourself."

In ancient times, most women stayed home raising kids, adhering to their husbands, seen by many as depending on men.

That’s why those in-laws often fought with daughters-in-law, telling them to get out of their home.

Because they thought, without their son, the wife would surely starve.

Coupled with established ideas, in-laws and daughters-in-law almost became mortal enemies.

"Find a job? Impossible, Sandan’s mom won’t agree! She said, women are better off staying home with the kids while men are the ones to venture outside. Moreover, there’s no suitable work for me." Xiuxiu said, full of disappointment.

For Xiuxiu, stepping out into the world seemed too daunting.

"Who says it’s impossible? Why should women always live under others’ shadows? Can’t we be the backbone of our own homes? Have you thought about it? If you earn your own money, feed yourself, why worry about what Old Mrs. Ge says?

We’re not missing hands or feet, why stay home veiled, never stepping outside? You say you can’t find work. I think there are many jobs women can do, like embroidery? Can you do that?

How about washing dishes at a restaurant in town? Selling some lady’s items on the street?"

Mu Shuangshuang suggested a bunch of things Xiuxiu had never considered.

Xiuxiu does know embroidery, but it hardly earns money. Vendors who come see the floral patterns made from coarse fabric, offering only a couple of pennies, not even enough for wages.

As for washing dishes in a restaurant, doing side jobs is possible.

"Can I do that?" Xiuxiu asked.

"Of course, no one can stop you from doing anything, not even Brother Sandan," said Mu Shuangshuang.

Xiuxiu thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke up, "My brother is working as a steward in a restaurant in town, and he made some money a few years ago.

But lately, the restaurant business hasn’t been good. The owner plans to sell the restaurant, so not sure if my brother will remain the steward under new ownership.

If he does, I could ask my brother to find me a dishwashing or grocery cleaning job, earning three hundred pennies a month!"

"Wait, Xiuxiu, which restaurant does your brother work at?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"Fulin Restaurant. My brother said the restaurant business in town is getting tougher. First, it was Jiu Si Xuan, later another restaurant opened, making it hard for small restaurants around to operate."

Talking about this, Xiuxiu also looked worried.

But for Mu Shuangshuang, this was fantastic news. The struggling restaurant business in town meant she could boldly open a new one.

Moreover, she wasn’t worried about competing with Jiu Si Xuan or Xue Yi’s restaurant, as she was selling different items.

The specialties she offered were certainly unique to her place!

Thinking about this, Mu Shuangshuang was determined to visit town for a look at the restaurant situation first thing tomorrow morning!

This trip was truly worth it!

Mu Shuangshuang comforted Xiuxiu further, finally helping her ease her mind, and she decided to talk to Old Mrs. Ge.

Concluding their conversation, Mu Shuangshuang went to find Lu Yuanfeng.

At this time, Lu Yuanfeng was chatting with Ge Sandan.

"Sandan, our house has been so busy these days, let’s postpone getting together. I still need to go to the mountains to cut trees for hunting!" Lu Yuanfeng said.

"Cutting trees? What kind of trees? Firewood for New Year or...?" Ge Sandan was surprised. He knew Lu Yuanfeng hunted, but didn’t realize he cut trees.

"Shuangshuang wants to open a school in the village and it’s being built, needing a lot of trees."

"You don’t have to cut. There’s a family in our village who previously cut many trees for building a house before New Year’s. But after earning money in business, they bought property in town and plan to move after the year.

Those logs are idle. If you buy them, you’ll save a lot of time and money while giving the family some convenience."

Freshly cut trees can’t immediately be used for beams or boards. They need drying, removing moisture for at least half a month, even longer in winter.

Ge Sandan saw Lu Yuanfeng’s trees as unusable.

Lu Yuanfeng understood, so he said excitedly, "That’s great, Sandan. You’re helping me a lot!"

Mu Shuangshuang also smiled. The three discussed it for a while, and, led by Ge Sandan, visited the family to check the logs.