From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 813 - 809: Caught in the Act (First Update)
"Huh... Why won’t it open?" The shadow pushed the door several times and found that the door didn’t move an inch, muttering to itself.
This voice was extremely familiar. If it wasn’t Mrs. Lin, who could it be?
Mrs. Lin’s hair had been ruined by Mu Xiangxiang, and before the new hair could grow out, she had to cover it with a black cloth to prevent others from seeing.
Mrs. Lin fiddled with the door again and suddenly discovered that the kitchen door was locked with a large lock, the kind used by affluent families for their backyards. Even if Mrs. Lin was foolish, she knew who was behind this.
"That brat actually locked even the kitchen door," Mrs. Lin said angrily.
She thought about using a hammer or a stone to break it down, but the noise would be too loud. If it attracted others and they saw her like this, she feared she wouldn’t be able to continue living in Er Gui Village.
Mrs. Lin had no choice but to temporarily leave the kitchen, heading towards the second branch.
In the main hall, the noise of revelry hadn’t ceased, but Huang Bita was sent into Mu Dalang’s new room.
This was the second time she entered the new room, and everything felt familiar. However, Matchmaker Sun entered with a group of people.
First, they urged Huang Bita and Mu Dalang to drink the cross-cup wine, and then the group started teasing the bride and groom.
The whole wedding was lively and jubilant.
When the sky fully darkened, everyone finally left Mu Dalang’s new room.
Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu personally went to escort some relatives from the family, while Mu Dalang was dragged by several young men from the village to drink another round.
The others were even more eager, as the villagers were prepared to talk the whole night through.
Mu Shuangshuang pulled Lu Yuanfeng to the kitchen, took out a key from her pocket, and Mu Shuangshuang unlocked the kitchen door, taking out a bowl of chicken soup. The chicken soup was made with red dates and longans—good stuff.
It was to give Huang Bita something for her stomach.
Though it was dusk, it was still early, not yet time for bed.
"Fengzi, hold onto the key and wait here for a bit. Grandpa and Grandma are still busy seeing off guests, so they won’t be back to start dinner anytime soon. I’ve saved some good stuff we can all eat over at the third branch later."
As the only chief cook, Mu Shuangshuang had hoarded the good stuff. After a day of hard work, if she couldn’t protect the people working with her, she might as well stop being a chef.
Lu Yuanfeng listened to Mu Shuangshuang and stood at the door like a loyal guard.
Mu Shuangshuang confidently took the chicken soup and quickly slipped into Huang Bita and Mu Dalang’s room.
Huang Bita was nice, and Mu Dalang truly liked her, making her suitable as a wife.
Moreover, the three brothers from the Huang Family were all good people. A few days ago, they helped build the foundation and the academy for Shuangshuang’s house, rising earlier than roosters and working till after sundown.
Shuangshuang’s father, Mu Dashan, even said he hadn’t seen such hardworking young men in a long time, deserving twice the usual wages.
But in fact, none of the three brothers took Mu Shuangshuang’s double wages.
Mu Shuangshuang knew the three brothers’ only hope was for the Old Mu Family to treat Huang Bita well.
She couldn’t control the Old Mu Family, but she could do her best to look after Huang Bita.
"Sister-in-law~" Mu Shuangshuang called out to Huang Bita, still with her head covered.
"Is it Shuangshuang?" Huang Bita’s tone was particularly gentle, and though hidden beneath the veil, Mu Shuangshuang could imagine the faint smile on her face.
"Sister-in-law, there’s no one else here, you can uncover your veil!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
When drinking the cross-cup wine, Huang Bita had lifted her veil once, so there were no taboos now.
Huang Bita removed her veil and carefully placed it aside. Before Mu Shuangshuang was a small, delicate face painted with heavy makeup. Despite the thickness, her delicate features still shone through.
"Sister-in-law, this is the chicken soup I secretly cooked; hurry and drink it. Not eating dinner tonight can easily hurt your stomach."
Huang Bita’s eyes reddened. It wasn’t just dinner she missed, she hadn’t eaten lunch either.
Seeing the chicken soup in Mu Shuangshuang’s hand, her hunger was undeniable.
But...
"Shuangshuang, Grandma and Mother have instructed... I can’t eat anything tonight, please take it back!" Huang Bita said.
"Sister-in-law, just let it go in one ear and out the other; your stomach is your own. When you’re hungry, it’s you who suffers, not Grandma or Aunt, who won’t care a bit!"
Huang Bita still refused to take it, but Mu Shuangshuang forcibly placed it in her hands.
"Don’t worry, I cooked this separately. After you drink it, I’ll take the bowl away, and nobody will know."
After Mu Shuangshuang’s insistence, Huang Bita nervously drank the chicken soup.
This bowl of chicken soup was probably the best she had ever tasted.
The soup was fresh, and the chicken meat inside was especially delicious.
After finishing the bowl, Huang Bita wasn’t full; instead, she felt even hungrier.
Her stomach growled several times, and Mu Shuangshuang took a small amount from the fruits and snacks on the table.
"Sister-in-law, eat these. If it’s not enough, tell me."
Huang Bita was shocked, with her mouth open. Everything on the table, including the burning red candles, was purposely instructed by Old Mrs. Mu and Mrs. Lin.
Huang Bita was told not to touch them.
Now, Mu Shuangshuang not only touched them but took out some of the food, leaving Huang Bita truly startled.
"Sister-in-law, my eldest cousin also told you about the Old Mu family’s situation back then. You thought it wasn’t a big deal, so I helped you with ideas and got Grandpa and Grandma to agree to the marriage.
But I must say, we’re not here to be bullied, and there’s no need to endure everything quietly. Just like now, we’re hungry; instead of not eating, we should find a way to eat without being discovered."
Mu Shuangshuang’s philosophy was undoubtedly novel to Huang Bita.
She accepted the food from Mu Shuangshuang and finished it, finally feeling satiated.
Mu Shuangshuang put everything back in place and stepped out with the chicken soup bowl.
Huang Bita followed to send her off, and when the door was opened, her face was revealed at the entrance.
In the shadows, a pair of eyes was watching Huang Bita’s face, almost drooling.
"Damn, such a pretty little wife, clearly meant for me, ended up snatched by that brat Dalang..." Mu Danian cursed quietly.
Yet he couldn’t move his eyes away.
After bidding farewell to Mu Shuangshuang, Huang Bita closed the door.
Mu Danian no longer saw the face that made him drool.
Swallowing his saliva, Mu Dalang headed toward Huang Bita’s wedding room.
He knocked on the door and then confidently pushed it open, entering Mu Dalang’s wedding room.
Huang Bita sensed someone coming in, but that person remained silent.
"Is that you, Dalang?" Huang Bita asked apprehensively.
