"That’s good, that’s good!" Mu Dashan nodded with satisfaction.
"By the way, second brother, let mother make so good food for second sister-in-law. Don’t let the child go hungry."
Mu Dashan reminded Mu Dazhong, in fact, he still valued these brotherly feelings a lot. As long as they were sincere with him, he was willing to trust these brothers who had deceived him before.
Seeing Mu Dashan finally say what he wanted to hear, Mu Dazhong sighed heavily.
"Ah, youngest brother, you know mother’s temperant. Asking her to spend money is like asking for her life. Her money is only accessible to father, eldest brother, and the two sisters. As for us insignificant sons and daughters-in-law, we have no privilege at all."
After speaking, Mu Dashan’s face also showed embarrassnt.
But his second brother was telling the truth!
"Second brother, these words are just between us. Try not to speak ill of father and mother to outsiders." Mu Dashan hesitated for a mont before saying these words.
"I know, but youngest brother, could you help second brother out? Make so good food and send it over to second sister-in-law?
I know Shuang went to the town today, she must have earned a lot of money and surely brought back so nice food.
If there’s any at, just send her a bowl of at soup, even if it’s watered-down at soup, just let her enjoy it a little."
Mu Dazhong spoke pitifully, and Mu Dashan understood. In the Old Mu Family, except for the eldest brother, having a al with at every half-year was already considered very good.
Given that second sister-in-law is now pregnant, she really needs to be nourished.
"Second brother, I understand. When Shuangshuang cos over, I’ll ntion it to her and see if she can help you out."
"Alright then, I’ll go back and tell second sister-in-law that there’ll be at tonight, so she won’t eat the family’s al. Rember to ask Si Niang to bring over two bowls of rice when delivering the at, I’ll be heading off!"
Ignoring Mu Dashan’s tentative tone, Mu Dazhong confidently instructed Mu Dashan to prepare this and that, and as soon as Mu Dashan opened his mouth, he disappeared.
Mu Shuangshuang, having just seen off Lu Yuanfeng, saw Mu Dazhong walking out from her father’s room, and she quickly rushed inside.
In a hurry, she asked, "Dad, what did second uncle co here for? What did he say?"
Mu Dashan paused for a mont, then shook his head with a smile.
"Shuangshuang, don’t worry. Your second uncle ans no harm and won’t do anything to . He just ca to say that your second aunt is pregnant and ntioned so things, hoping we could make a good al and send it over."
Mu Shuangshuang rolled her eyes unceremoniously and said, "He thinks too highly of it. They’re clearly from grandma’s side; eating and drinking should be there too. Now they’re eyeing our food, just like chickens in the field.
Planning to eat their fill there at grandma’s, then co here to freeload? Dad, I think you’re just too honest, so they co to you without any qualms."
It was the first ti Mu Shuangshuang spoke so bluntly. Though Mu Dashan felt uncomfortable, he had to admit it was true, especially with his second brother’s last remarks, he realized he had been deceived.
But even knowing it was a scam, he couldn’t do anything, as he had already made a promise.
Mu Dashan valued his word; if he promised sothing, he would certainly do it.
"Shuangshuang, but Dad just promised second uncle, he would..." Mu Dashan said, looking troubled.
"Even if you promised, you can still back out. After all, you were deceived. Are you really intending to cook and send them good food?"
"Maybe, this ti we should forget it..." Mu Dashan pleaded, his gaze seeking help from Mu Shuangshuang.
Mu Shuangshuang could see his difficulty and struggle.
"Alright, alright, we’ll forget about it this ti. But next ti, Dad, you mustn’t be fooled again. If it happens, I really won’t intervene."
Mu Shuangshuang finished, then explained since she felt her words were too harsh. "Dad, I don’t an it that way. I just feel they’re clearly targeting you, and if they truly cared, I wouldn’t be stingy with those things."
"Dad understands, you’re a good child, I shouldn’t put you in a difficult position." Mu Dashan lowered his head, a flicker of guilt in his eyes.
"Don’t ntion such difficulties, it’s embarrassing to say among family. By the way, where are mom and uncle? I haven’t seen them."
Mu Shuangshuang returned and didn’t see her mother or uncle, so she was curious.
"Your mom and uncle went out to work. Mom said the vegetables you planted need to be weeded and loosened, and she also found another piece of wasteland for your uncle to help cultivate. By year’s end, we’ll plant seeds so our family doesn’t have to buy oil from others."
Yu Liulang, being strong, was easily utilized by Yu Si Niang as he stayed for a few more days.
In just a day, a piece of wasteland on the hillside was nearly cultivated by Yu Si Niang and Yu Liulang, with all the grass cleared, leaving bare land.
Fortunately, this piece of land isn’t clay soil. Although it’s not very fertile, they don’t have to cover it with manure.
"Sis, when will these days co to an end? Brother-in-law can only lie in bed, and Shuangshuang is the only capable one in the family. But she’s just a child, and Xiao Han and Little Zhi are so young, I’m really afraid you won’t be able to hold on."
Yu Liulang only dared to express his true thoughts in front of Yu Si Niang. Even though brother-in-law is close, he is still an outsider, especially after hearing about the days his sister spent with the two elders, he had ford opinions about Mu Dashan.
Initially, Mu Dashan insisted on marrying his sister, which led the Old Yu Family to give gifts and marry her off without accepting a penny in bride price. By right, his brother-in-law should treat her like a treasure.
"I know you’re concerned about , but sister isn’t tired. It’s Shuangshuang who is the most burdened in this family. I see her sleep late, wake up early, and she’s so skinny, ah..."
"Shuangshuang is a good girl, but brother-in-law..."
Yu Liulang spoke about Mu Dashan a few tis, and Yu Si Niang beca a bit upset.
"Sixth Son, with what position do you make such remarks? As an outsider, you shouldn’t interfere in my family matters; as a brother, you should support in keeping this family together."
Having not yet married, his words were sowhat childish.
But he was, after all, her brother.
Yu Si Niang sighed deeply and then said, "Sixth Son, you’re not young anymore. Quickly marry a wife; if you continue like this, you’ll never understand what responsibility and accountability an!"
"Sis, how can you say I lack responsibility? I’ve always known that I would rather starve than let the family starve. Clearly, it was brother-in-law’s mistake initially; he should apologize and stand up to father and mother!"
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