From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 815 - 811: Asking for a Higher Price (Third Update)
"Grandma, in the kitchen, all that’s left are scraps, you’ll know how much was used yourself after you see what’s left.
Today’s banquet used ingredients that are far more than other families in the village, so naturally, there isn’t much leftover."
Mu Shuangshuang really didn’t want to settle accounts with Old Mrs. Mu.
It’s not because she took some food to the third branch for Huang Da, Huang Er, and Lu Yuanfeng to eat.
It’s because Old Mrs. Mu, when she gets serious, might ask about every single scallion you used.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t have the time to waste with her.
So, she straightforwardly refused.
Old Mrs. Mu wasn’t happy to hear Mu Shuangshuang’s words, but as she was about to retort, Mr. Mu interrupted. "Alright, this matter is over, let’s not talk about it anymore. Shuangshuang being able to make so many tables of food with what was at home is already quite an achievement."
Mr. Mu supported Mu Shuangshuang, which made Old Mrs. Mu even more dissatisfied.
She angrily stood up, picked up a bowl, and scooped food into a large bowl, all the premium pieces of meat were put into the large bowl — no need to guess, this was for Mu Xiangxiang.
Mr. Mu turned a blind eye, pretending not to see this scene.
Mrs. Lin saw this and felt angry inside. Mu Xiangxiang did such shameless things, cut her hair, and still gets to eat and drink well.
Since that’s the case, then she won’t hold back.
"Dad, how is the matter with Xiangxiang going to be resolved? Are the Qin Family really going to dissolve the engagement as they said?" Mrs. Lin asked, looking very concerned.
Mr. Mu’s face changed immediately.
"Second daughter-in-law, speak less, this matter isn’t for you to handle. Eat your meal!" Mr. Mu said.
"Indeed, even eating can’t shut your mouth, say another word, and I’ll tear your mouth apart." Old Mrs. Mu flared up and scolded Mrs. Lin.
Mrs. Lin still wouldn’t stop talking, "Dad, from my perspective, this isn’t over! Everyone thinks the Qin Family was ungrateful, Xiangxiang is no longer responsible, and neither is the Mu Family, but ultimately Xiangxiang went crazy. In the future, there might not be any man willing to propose.
An insane sister-in-law could affect Dan and Ying getting married, and also Qing and Xia. Most importantly, it might affect Big Brother’s career."
"Shut up, you awful woman, say one more word against Xiangxiang or the Mu Family, and I’ll have your husband divorce you and send you back to the Old Lin Family."
Mrs. Lin was so angry she ground her teeth, sitting down, grabbing the chopsticks from the table, and started eating vigorously.
It was almost like a sweep, you wouldn’t be wrong to say it was like a pig eating; she filled her bowl with the starter dish so no one else could have any.
Seeing other dishes about to suffer, Mu Shuangshuang quickly shared some with the people from the third branch, everyone took a few bites but soon put down their chopsticks, without feeling full.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t do the dishwashing in the evening because what was agreed upon only included making food.
Mu Shuangshuang swaggered back to the third branch, while the remaining branches kept eating, avoiding work.
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In the third branch’s kitchen, Huang Da, Huang Er, Lu Yuanfeng, and Yu Liulang sat at a table, with good wine and food laid out.
They chatted while eating.
"Let me tell you, Shuangshuang is really clever, letting us eat hotpot here beats eating at the Old Mu Family by miles," Yu Liulang said.
"Yeah, Miss Shuangshuang is indeed much smarter than most people," Huang Da echoed.
The men enjoyed drinking and chatting, generally taking twice the time women did to finish a meal. In a place like this, they needn’t worry about time or being scolded by an old lady.
"But really, this engagement at the Old Mu Family is quite a farce," Yu Liulang couldn’t help but comment.
First came a groom with a broken leg, then Mu Xiangxiang went crazy, chasing and hitting someone, followed by the groom ungratefully in front of the whole village.
Not even in a play could you see such an exciting series of events. Moreover, one followed another, each more exciting than the last.
Yu Liulang felt like he had finally witnessed what the Old Mu Family was capable of.
"A day of dreams that seem unreal, it’s actually entertaining to watch, hehe," Huang Er added.
"Well, they can argue while we eat our fill, once Miss Shuangshuang comes back, I reckon she’ll want another round of eating."
"Who said just one? Of course, it’s two rounds!" Mu Shuangshuang said with a laugh as she entered.
Behind her were Yu Si Niang, Mu Dashan, and a few kids.
"What are we waiting for, grab your chopsticks and let’s eat!" Yu Liulang said.
After a satisfying meal, Mu Shuangshuang settled wages with Huang Da and Huang Er and sent them off. For Lu Yuanfeng, Mu Shuangshuang arranged for him to continue warming up by the stove.
The highlight of the night at the Old Mu Family was the late-night snack.
Besides, the straightforward relatives had already left, leaving the troublesome ones who were sure to cause chaos.
In the middle of the night, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were getting impatient.
Just then, a knocking sound came from the next room, followed by Mr. Mu’s voice.
"Shuang girl, Shuang girl..." Mr. Mu called out.
Mu Shuangshuang kept silent, so Mr. Mu kept knocking, so as not to wake Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang, Mu Shuangshuang reluctantly emerged from the kitchen.
"Grandpa, what are you doing?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Hey, Shuang girl, the main house needs someone to make a late-night snack. It’s not much, could you help out?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Grandpa, I can’t do that, I have to make the cold noodles to be sent to town tomorrow. If I can’t make it, it’ll be a huge loss. Please ask Auntie, she ate the most tonight, she’s surely strong."
Mu Shuangshuang had long quit making cold noodles, she was just waiting in the kitchen.
Mu Dalang’s banquet didn’t earn her money, and she didn’t set prices, no reason why the late-night snack should go without earning a dime.
"Shuang girl, listen, you’re the best cook left. Your aunt’s cooking isn’t good, and since her hair was cut by Xiangxiang tonight, I let her rest. The fourth daughter-in-law said she’s sick, not suitable for staying up all night, so..."
"So nobody else is willing, just coming to call a kid like me?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
After being called out, Mr. Mu looked embarrassed but still said, "In the front yard, there aren’t many people left, at most two tables, they’re all people you know well, with good relations with our family.
Also, they’ve waited so long and are sleepy, hungry. If it weren’t for congratulating your big cousin, in this cold weather, they wouldn’t be waking up early and working late, you can do it for your big cousin, right?"
