Chapter 342: Chapter 340 Butler (Part 1)
"Actually, it’s okay, don’t think too much about what you’ve been through, just think more about what the future holds for you."
Mu Shuangshuang took the opportunity to offer some ’chicken soup for the soul’, not caring whether it was comforting or not.
But what she didn’t know was that this sentence had already taken root in Lu Yuanfeng’s heart and became the only creed in his life.
"I understand, Shuangshuang, do you want to take a rest first?"
"Silly, if I go and rest, who will cook lunch? Go and call Yuanbao over, I’m getting ready to make lunch." Mu Shuangshuang laughed out loud.
You know, this silly boy just loves to be shy. Even though he spent money on meat, he couldn’t bring himself to say he’d have lunch here.
"True!" Lu Yuanfeng scratched his head, seemingly regretting what he had said.
"Shuangshuang, I’ll help you out, I know how to chop vegetables and meat."
"Alright, but I have to go check on Little Black Dog first, see if I can catch some fish by the creek."
They were delayed by Old Mrs. Mu before, which caused Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng to rush back in vain.
Taking Lu Yuanfeng along, they tiptoed into her room. Upon entering, she noticed Little Black Dog wasn’t there, and Little Black was nowhere to be seen either.
"Oh no, Little Black and Little Black Dog..."
"Shh, under the bed!" Lu Yuanfeng lowered his head, pointing at two black furry things that looked like balls of yarn under the bed.
"Little Black, come out quickly." Mu Shuangshuang beckoned to Little Black with her finger, but the little thing acted as if it didn’t hear and didn’t budge.
Lu Yuanfeng also called out.
"Little Black, how did you and Little Black Dog end up under the bed, come on out."
"Hiss hiss~" Little Black called out a few times, still guarding the space under the bed. To avoid being disturbed, it deliberately turned its head away, facing its butt towards Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.
Mu Shuangshuang rolled her eyes at Little Black and said:
"Now you have two choices, first, stay under the bed forever, and I’ll cut off all your food supply.
Second, come out immediately, and I’ll take Little Black Dog to Uncle Zhang to get checked, and by the way, I’ll give Uncle Zhang the ten taels of silver."
Mu Shuangshuang had all the patience in the world, and after speaking, she moved a chair from the room and handed it to Lu Yuanfeng.
"Fengzi, let’s sit here and see if Little Black comes out today or not."
Under the bed, Little Black let out a few whimpering sounds, seemingly ready to surrender.
But once Mu Shuangshuang set her mind on something, she generally wouldn’t change it easily.
"Crying won’t help, neither will rolling around!"
Mu Shuangshuang said this all in one breath, and finally, Little Black begrudgingly came out from under the bed.
Together with the little black dog, and when Little Black Dog emerged, Mu Shuangshuang finally understood why the two little things had to hide under the bed.
Little Black Dog’s chin was swollen, and its fluffy black curly hair couldn’t hide the bun-like chin, giving it a big-headed doll appearance.
Mu Shuangshuang held back her laughter and picked up Little Black Dog.
"You may be a bit ugly, but you’re cuter than others!"
Regardless of whether Little Black Dog understood, Mu Shuangshuang pointed at Little Black and said, "Quickly, go fetch the money."
With a quick move, Little Black darted into the mouse hole.
This was probably its most generous act ever.
Lu Yuanfeng stood aside, watching in astonishment as Little Black went into the mouse hole, first dragging out a string of money, then a small cloth bag.
Going back and forth at least seven or eight times until it finally gathered ten taels of silver.
"Shuangshuang, you had Little Black stash your money?"
This was probably the most novel money-hiding method Lu Yuanfeng had ever seen, but it was indeed amusing.
"Yeah, when people hide money, there’s always a risk of being caught, but Little Black won’t; it’s so family-oriented that it brings any silver it finds back home."
Mu Shuangshuang should say, with Little Black around, she wouldn’t starve herself for the time being because this little thing is a money grubber.
It would go out wandering now and then, bringing all sorts of weird stuff home.
Sometimes, it’s really a penny or two, but more often, it’s other people’s aprons...
Who knows if it got addicted to stealing from Old Mrs. Mu last time.
In any case, it’s a pet with a story.
Carrying Little Black Dog out the door, Little Black followed to tidy up, putting everything it took out back in place.
Fortunately, it was close to lunchtime, and Zhang Huai Shu was at home. Mu Shuangshuang, carrying the silver and holding Little Black Dog, approached him.
"Grandpa Zhang, could you help me check whether Little Black Dog is okay, and also, what it should eat recently?"
Zhang Huai Shu took Little Black Dog into the house, and when he came back out, he had several dozen packets of medicine in hand.
"This little thing is fine now, you can take it back. Just feed it some plain porridge and greens daily.
Try to feed it soft food, and it should be better in ten days to half a month. This medicine is for your father, he’s probably running low."
Mu Shuangshuang took the medicine, thanked him, and handed over the ten taels of silver she brought to Zhang Huai Shu.
"Grandpa Zhang, this is for my dad’s medical expenses. Thank you for all your help."
Zhang Huai Shu was so surprised his jaw almost dropped.
"Girl, where did you get these ten taels of silver from? Didn’t I say pay me next year?"
Zhang Huai Shu wasn’t an unreasonable person. Given how the third couple’s household was doing now, he hadn’t thought of kicking them when they were down.
"Fengzi and I made some money doing business, just enough to pay your consultation fee, and besides, holding onto this money made me nervous, so I figured I might as well give it to you. It’ll help me sleep better at night."
"Haha! You, girl, are indeed very funny."
Zhang Huai Shu had never seen such an amusing child in his life. He couldn’t help but take a few more glances, and the more he looked, the more he felt that this girl suited Feng well.
Feng and he had known each other for a long time; back then, that boy had quite a temper, always getting into fights and then coming to him for medicine.
He was just not much of a talker, and he seemed like a shy gourd from a young age.
By contrast, this little girl talked a lot and had a bright personality.
When it comes to marrying and living, you need someone different from yourself.
"Alright, you should head back early too. By the way, your father’s condition allows him to walk around a bit now.
Just remember, no getting angry, no heavy lifting, no carrying loads. After winter passes, I’ll check and decide on the next steps for his recovery."
Zhang Huai Shu patiently repeated what he had said countless times before accepting the ten taels of silver.
"Alright, thank you, Grandpa Zhang. We’ll head back then."
"Wait, I have a few words to say to Fengzi." Zhang Huai Shu beckoned Lu Yuanfeng over with a finger.
Lu Yuanfeng followed him into his house, and as soon as they entered the courtyard, Zhang Huai Shu couldn’t resist being gossipy.
"Feng, you’ve been hanging out with that girl lately? No wonder you haven’t brought me any food recently." Zhang Huai Shu lowered his head, pretending to be disappointed, and said to Lu Yuanfeng.