From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 806 - 802: Looked Down Upon (Part 1)

Mu Dandan went straight to the third branch’s courtyard.

Due to Mu Dalang’s upcoming wedding, the third branch was also bustling. The wedding attire was checked by Yu Si Niang and then personally delivered by Mu Dalang to Huang Bita’s home.

Tonight, it’s the main event at Huang Bita’s house, and tomorrow night, it’ll be at the Old Mu Family’s place.

The biggest difference between weddings in the Da Ning Dynasty and modern times is that the wedding banquets are mostly held at night.

There are advantages, but also inconveniences.

Once the celebration starts, and guests finish dinner, it gets dark, making it inconvenient to return home.

In ancient times, houses weren’t built as large as they are today, so if there were many relatives, they might not have enough space. Everything had to be arranged carefully, and nearby relatives needed to be sent back home, preferably with ox carts arranged for them.

In the courtyard, Mu Shuangshuang listened to Mu Dalang discussing the next day’s arrangements, occasionally chiming in with her own opinions.

The three kids were left to play on their own by Mu Shuangshuang.

Xue Zheng had been sent back by Mu Shuangshuang a few days ago. Old Mrs. Xue’s plan was to send Xue Zheng back to the Capital after New Year since children ultimately need their parents’ care!

Mu Dandan secretly staked out outside the courtyard, her eyes fixed on Little Zhi, who was facing her with his rear in the air.

But the three kids were too inseparable, constantly huddled together, making it impossible for her to do anything.

Moreover, Mu Dandan had to be wary of Mu Shuangshuang inside, talking to Mu Dalang.

Whether due to some post-traumatic effect, since being beaten by Mu Shuangshuang, Mu Dandan hated her, but dared not appear in front of her easily.

Finally, when Xiao Han and Yuanbao temporarily got busy, Mu Dandan seized the opportunity, but Little Zhi just wouldn’t turn around.

Mu Dandan picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Little Zhi’s bottom. Naturally, when hit, Little Zhi turned around.

As soon as he turned, he saw Mu Dandan.

"Big..." Cousin!

"Shh!" Mu Dandan made a silencing gesture at Little Zhi, then waved him over.

Little Zhi looked at Mu Dandan with doubt, then at himself. Out of courtesy, he followed her outside the courtyard.

"Little Zhi, can you do something for Sister Dandan?" Mu Dandan asked.

"I’ll ask my sister and then get back to you!" Little Zhi turned and walked away.

Mu Dandan, naturally unwilling, grabbed Little Zhi. "Little Zhi, I’ll give you candy and other snacks. Brother Gou Dan is also here, just help me with this little favor!"

"No, I want to find my sister!"

Little Zhi remembered how Mu Dandan used to bully him and his sister.

"You little brat, why so stingy? Just help me. What’s wrong?" Mu Dandan scolded.

Scolded, Little Zhi’s mouth quivered, and he was on the verge of tears.

Mu Dandan added, "What’s there to cry about? I didn’t say anything bad. Keep crying, and I’ll throw you into the mountains to feed the wolves!"

"Who are you? Why are you grabbing Little Zhi!" Yuanbao glared at Mu Dandan, shouting.

Hearing the commotion, Mu Shuangshuang, who was talking with Mu Dalang, dashed out and saw Mu Dandan still holding Little Zhi.

Without a word, Mu Shuangshuang pushed Mu Dandan aside.

Little Zhi’s eyes were red, tears welling up but not falling.

Mu Shuangshuang held Little Zhi, comforting him softly, ignoring Mu Dandan.

Stabilizing herself, Mu Dandan shouted at Mu Shuangshuang, "You brat! Why did you push me?"

"I pushed you? Who saw?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"They all saw!"

Mu Shuangshuang turned to Yuanbao and Mu Dalang, both shaking their heads, "We didn’t see anything!"

Fuming, Mu Dandan charged forward to fight Mu Shuangshuang, only to have her wrist grabbed by Mu Shuangshuang.

"Big Cousin, remember this is the third branch’s place, not your big house. If I catch you bothering Little Zhi or anyone else again, don’t blame me for tearing your face apart!"

Saying that, Mu Shuangshuang gave another shove, making Mu Dandan fall to the ground.

Mu Shuangshuang took Little Zhi inside and said to him, "Why cry when I’m here? Be good! Don’t cry. Sister and Brother Yuan Feng will take over the restaurant in town. Once it opens in spring, you won’t have to worry about the big uncle’s family bullying us anymore!"

Still crying, Little Zhi said, "Little Zhi is useless. If I didn’t listen to Big Cousin, I wouldn’t have been caught!"

"It’s not that. Big Cousin is the bad one, not your fault. Besides, didn’t Sister teach her a lesson for you? Don’t be scared, as long as Sister is here, I’ll protect you."

"And me!" Yuanbao added.

"And me!" Mu Dalang and Xiao Han echoed.

Only then did Little Zhi stop crying.

"Alright, there’s still a lot to handle outside. Little Zhi, if you want to nap, go ahead. I’ll chat with Big Cousin."

Mr. Mu put Mu Shuangshuang in charge of all meals tomorrow.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were priced differently.

Breakfast and lunch were cheaper since they were for close relatives, while dinner included the whole village, requiring more effort. Mu Shuangshuang asked for 25 wen per table, more expensive than Granny Chen’s previous rate.

Despite feeling the pinch, Mr. Mu had to agree obediently.

Still in the courtyard, Mu Dalang finalized the last matter with Mu Shuangshuang, setting everything in place!

Mu Shuangshuang also did some calculations, estimating she’d earn at least one tael of silver from the Old Mu Family tomorrow.

That doesn’t include the potential spike in price if late-night snacks were needed.

Mr. Mu only considered the day’s costs, not the inevitable late-night snacks for the relatives staying over.

At that time, entertainment for villagers was scarce.

Television and such high-tech devices didn’t exist, after all.

Even games like mahjong hadn’t become popular, leaving people’s only entertainment being family time and warmth.

Once night fell, they stayed by the stove, which explains why every household had lots of children, lacking better ways to pass the time!

"Shuangshuang, the wedding is tomorrow, but I’m so nervous, feeling like something might happen!" Mu Dalang suddenly said.

A few days ago, he was thrilled, but the closer the wedding got, the more anxious he felt.

"Haha, could it be that Big Cousin has pre-wedding jitters?" Mu Shuangshuang laughed.

"Pre-wedding jitters? What is that?" Mu Dalang looked confused.

"It means you’re struggling to accept your sudden change of status! Before the wedding, you’re just a son, needing only to honor your parents.

But after marriage, you’ll have a wife and eventually children to care for, naturally feeling apprehensive!"

Listening to Mu Shuangshuang, Mu Dalang found it quite reasonable.

"So how do I stop feeling anxious?" Mu Dalang asked.

"Just don’t think about it, and you won’t be anxious. While marriage is a big deal, in simpler terms, isn’t it just about eating, pooping, and sleeping?"