Chapter 358: Chapter 356: Little Aunt Was Tricked by Shuangshuang (Second Update)
The crowd pointed at Mu Xiangxiang, and each comment was harsher than the last.
But it was fair, as Mu Xiangxiang had humiliated many people herself, so being attacked by everyone this time was deserved.
"You little pests, how dare you talk about our Xiangxiang like that. You’re asking for it!"
Old Mrs. Mu was always protective, and now her temper flared up, regardless of how many people were around.
"Old hag, you must be utterly disgraced. When girls in Er Gui Village choose bridesmaids, they do it themselves, but your Old Mu Family always has grandmothers and mothers involved. Are you trying to rely on your seniority?"
"I’ll tear your mouth apart!"
Old Mrs. Mu was insulted, so she rushed forward and slapped the speaker.
The girls nearby were stunned, staring at Old Mrs. Mu in disbelief.
"You... you just wait; I’ll make sure my uncle takes back the land your Old Mu Family rents!"
The speaker was Fu Xiaonan, a girl from Fu Wujia, one of the few moderately well-off families in Er Gui Village.
The land that Old Mu Family rented was through Fu Wu, and although the contract was for several years, what would they do when those years end?
Mrs. Lin, who had been silent until now, quickly spoke up to mediate.
"Haha, Miss Fu, my mother was just joking with you. Please don’t tell Fu Wu to stop renting us land. Our family relies on that land to survive."
"Joking? I’ll slap you and see if it’s a joke."
Fu Xiaonan rushed forward and kicked Old Mrs. Mu, and they began fighting fiercely.
It instantly drew the attention of many villagers, including Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng who were about to leave.
Mu Shuangshuang watched the annual drama from the crowd, as Old Mrs. Mu, in her fifties, had a firm grip on a fifteen-year-old girl.
Fu Xiaonan was left with several slap marks on her face, and she kicked Old Mrs. Mu repeatedly in the stomach.
Both let out a cry, then continued to fight in a tangled mess.
They’ve seen young people fight!
They’ve seen children fight!
But they’ve never seen an old woman and a young girl fight.
So, before long, the village was in an uproar.
Mu Shuangshuang quickly pulled Lu Yuanfeng away.
She had no reason to interfere, especially since she might need Fu Wu as a middleman to buy land in the future.
She took a few steps, and Mu Xiangxiang started following Mu Shuangshuang.
Completely ignoring the Old Mrs. Mu who was fighting for her.
Mu Shuangshuang had already noticed the person behind her. She didn’t say anything but quickened her pace while pulling Lu Yuanfeng along.
Later, they were almost running, and Mu Xiangxiang, unaccustomed to exercise and quite frail, quickly collapsed to the ground.
They managed to reach the Old Mu Family, just about to step through the side door opened by the third branch.
"Ptooey!" A shadow suddenly jumped out, shouting at Mu Xiangxiang.
Mu Xiangxiang screamed, feeling warmth below, and wet her pants.
She clutched her head, crying loudly, "Don’t hurt me, don’t... I have money, I have money..."
Mu Shuangshuang smelled the stench, turned her head away in disgust.
She only meant to scare Mu Xiangxiang a little, but didn’t expect such a quick reaction resulting in soaked pants.
It was truly ridiculous!
Lu Yuanfeng, hidden in the darkness, chuckled, almost unable to contain his laughter. In this world, there seemed to be only one Shuangshuang.
An eye for an eye, turning tables, never allowing herself to suffer a loss.
Lu Yuanfeng loved Shuangshuang’s personality dearly; living freely with no burdens.
"Fengzi, let’s go eat!" Mu Shuangshuang beckoned to Lu Yuanfeng.
Before leaving, she shot another glance at Mu Xiangxiang who was still screaming and jumping in place.
Guess it would take a while to return to normal.
At last, it was quiet, Mu Shuangshuang sighed!
Upon entering the house, Yu Si Niang had been waiting for her.
"You child, everyone went to choose the weaver girl, yet you only just returned? I’ve been waiting for you forever."
Yu Si Niang’s words were filled with anxiety; as a mother, naturally she wanted her daughter to be the best.
And Yu Si Niang was no exception.
"Mom, I’ve said it numerous times, I’m not choosing the weaver girl. I’m hungry, let’s eat!"
Being judged by others was something Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t interested in participating in.
"You..."
"Si Niang, the child has been busy all day, let her eat first. Whether she chooses to be the weaver girl or not doesn’t matter, she can just pray under the moon later."
Mu Dashan played the peacemaker.
Lu Yuanfeng also spoke up, "Aunt Si, Shuangshuang doesn’t need such things to prove her worth; she’s the best!"
Lu Yuanfeng didn’t want Shuangshuang to participate either.
"Alright alright, you’re both right, let’s hurry up and eat; after all, today is Shuangshuang’s birthday!"
Speaking of it, Yu Si Niang felt somewhat sad. Her daughter was celebrating her birthday, yet her grandparents hadn’t bothered to send treats or even acknowledge it.
In their hearts, they truly didn’t acknowledge this granddaughter.
The food on the table had been set by Yu Si Niang long before, and she had reheated it several times while waiting for her daughter and Lu Yuanfeng.
By now, it was still cold.
"Shuangshuang, I’ll reheat the food, go call the kids to eat."}
Yu Si Niang relit the fire and started reheating the dishes in the pot.
Mu Shuangshuang called out loudly.
"Yuanbao, Xiao Han, Little Zhi, come eat!"
Instead of the little kids, an unexpected guest appeared.
"Does what you said before still stand, about making me chosen as the weaver girl?"
"Not letting you be chosen, but to make everyone remember you. You know, these village activities aren’t always fair. If they don’t pick you, it might not be because they dislike you!"
Mu Shuangshuang’s underlying message was to tell Mu Qingqing that if there were any connections involved, there was nothing she could do!
"You..." Mu Qingqing remembered Mu Shuangshuang’s words were different in the afternoon.
"What do you mean you, if you have money, we can start. If not, I’m going to eat!"
Mu Shuangshuang had already lost patience. If not for the significant sum of one hundred and fifty coins or her desire for chaos within the Old Mu Family, she would have long driven the person before her away.
Mu Qingqing deeply resented Mu Shuangshuang and vowed to herself to crush the woman who trampled on her dignity one day.
"Here’s one hundred and fifty coins, do it for me now!"
Mu Shuangshuang nodded.
"Go to my room! I’ll tell my mom not to wait for me to eat."
When talking about eating, Mu Qingqing swallowed saliva.
She hadn’t eaten all day in hopes of being chosen as the weaver girl, and she was starving.
She looked at Mu Shuangshuang bitterly, feeling it was deliberate.
But she couldn’t do anything against the person before her.
Upon entering Mu Shuangshuang’s room, Mu Qingqing stared enviously around.
A clean bed, a beautiful cabinet, and a copper mirror—all things she didn’t have.
Soon, all things belonging to this brat would be hers!
"Stop looking; those won’t belong to you, not now, not ever!"
Mu Shuangshuang saw through Mu Qingqing’s greed, disgusted. A broken bed, a room, worth such envy?
Could it be she coveted the dressing cabinet gifted by Fengzi?
(Back from business trip, resuming four updates tomorrow, slowly catching up～)