From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth! Chapter 420 - 417 Disheartened (First Update)

Uncle Fu’s words about Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu left Mu Shuangshuang in a fit of laughter and tears.

She knew that Fu Jiu didn’t like Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu, and she didn’t like them either, but there was no need to say it in front of her!

After all, she was part of the Old Mu Family.

If people found out that she was joining in on badmouthing Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu, she’d be done for!

Fortunately, Uncle Fu realized his mistake and quickly tried to make ands.

"Shuangshuang, your Uncle Fu didn’t an anything by it, don’t take it to heart. Your Uncle Fu just can’t swallow it and has to let it out!"

"Uncle Fu, let’s put that unpleasant business aside for today! We won’t talk about unhappy things; let’s discuss happy things instead."

Even though Mu Shuangshuang was dissatisfied with Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu, she wouldn’t criticize them in front of outsiders. After all, trouble cos from the mouth.

Judging by the current attitude of the Old Mu Family, the third branch was always on the right side. If soone heard, even the right things would seem wrong.

Uncle Fu’s dinner was set for two days later, when Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng would return from the town.

It was the perfect opportunity to buy at and prepare ingredients in town, ensuring a more respectable setup.

Additionally, Mu Shuangshuang wanted to use this opportunity to invite a few people who had helped the third branch over for a al.

There was also the Mid-Autumn Festival’s yellow paper money and ingot paper not to be forgotten, as Mu Shuangshuang made a simple ntal checklist to rember everything.

The remaining matters of the land purchase were entirely entrusted to Uncle Fu. Once he finished the paperwork with the governnt, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng would have five acres of dry land.

On the way back, Lu Yuanfeng seed like he had sothing to say.

Mu Shuangshuang knew what he wanted to say. This silly boy, it was agreed that she’d pay for the land, yet just now, he didn’t even want to sign his na.

"Shuangshuang, why did you insist on putting my na on those two acres of land?"

Lu Yuanfeng finally asked.

"Because it’s the silver we both earned. It was agreed that half of it is yours, and don’t you think owning land feels wonderful?"

Saying this, Mu Shuangshuang took out the land deed and solemnly handed it to Lu Yuanfeng.

"Fengzi, congratulations, you own land now too! By the end of the year, we can buy two more acres of paddy, and then we can stand tall in the village!"

Modern people buy houses, ancient people bought land; essentially, it’s all for peace of mind, and in ancient tis, land was essential for a family to survive long-term.

Initially, Lu Yuanfeng wasn’t excited, but now that Mu Shuangshuang had given him the land deed, he couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

However, Lu Yuanfeng didn’t take the deed. Instead, he blushed and said, "What’s mine is yours, you keep it for !"

Mu Shuangshuang laughed so hard her face cramped. This silly boy really learned quickly!

However, Mu Shuangshuang felt a sweet sense of joy inside; this feeling of being trusted was more comforting than earning lots of money.

"Fengzi, these days, you look after that man. About als, sotis I’ll co to your house to cook, or just bring it over, how does that sound?"

Of course, Lu Yuanfeng had no objection, and he nodded in agreent.

Back in Er Gui Village, Lu Yuanfeng brought Mu Shuangshuang ho and was about to leave when he was startled by the noise in the courtyard.

At this mont, Old Mrs. Mu was causing a scene in the third branch’s courtyard. It was noisy, and everyone from the Old Mu Family was interrogating Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan as if they were criminals.

Yu Liulang was arguing with the Old Mu Family people.

Feng Xiaohua was comforting Yu Si Niang.

"You tell , why would my brother-in-law’s family take their own money to buy land and lend it to you? Why?"

Yu Liulang shouted fiercely.

"Why, because the third son ca from my womb, because I clothed and fed him. Without , he wouldn’t even have a chance to survive."

To this day, Old Mrs. Mu still had an air of superiority.

Mu Dashan, standing nearby, was furious, his face turning beet red.

The more Old Mrs. Mu criticized him now, the more he felt grateful for listening to Shuangshuang in the past.

"Your words, grandma, would deeply hurt my brother-in-law’s heart. Haven’t you seen how much he’s done for this family?"

Yu Liulang had visited the Old Mu Family countless tis, and whenever his own family wasn’t busy, he’d co to help. During those tis, who else but his brother-in-law was doing all the work for the Old Mu Family?

"You little brat, this isn’t a place for you to speak. Get out of here!" Old Mrs. Mu shouted fiercely at Yu Liulang.

"Third son, are you just hiding under a woman’s protection like a coward? How will you resolve today’s issue? Give a definite answer."

Old Mrs. Mu had already decided that whether the third branch had bought land or not, the silver had to be handed over. Otherwise, the matter wouldn’t end today!

Mu Dashan finally spoke up.

"Mother, I don’t have any silver. The family silver belongs to Shuangshuang, who used it to buy land!"

Old Mrs. Mu didn’t realize the courage it took for Mu Dashan to say this.

Just a mont ago, he was filled with guilt for not helping his elder brother, internally reproaching himself. He even thought of making more bamboo baskets and straw fans to alleviate his parents’ burdens.

But these words from his mother left him completely heartbroken.

All those years of feeling guilty and thinking he was doing what was right, were probably lies!

The more he thought about it, the darker Mu Dashan’s face beca, and the harsher Old Mrs. Mu’s words grew.

Mu Shuangshuang walked over to the arguing group with a stern face.

Intentionally, she called out loudly to Mu Dashan, "Dad, I’ve already bought the land, the money is paid!"

"What? You wretched girl spent all your big brother’s money?"

Old Mrs. Mu was startled, looking at Mu Shuangshuang in disbelief.

Big brother’s money?

Ha!

That was the funniest thing Mu Shuangshuang had ever heard!

When did her money beco Mu Dade’s money, and how could soone demand it so confidently?

"Grandma, if you think the money I worked hard for is big brother’s, there’s nothing I can do. But the deed is done, and now our third branch has nothing but land. Also, let tell you, the land deed has my na on it."

"Other than , no one can sell the land, so trying to get my dad to give it up is unlikely to work!"

"You... you..." Old Mrs. Mu was so angry she almost fell over, her whole being demanding to slap this wretched girl and tear her mouth apart.

But as she approached, Lu Yuanfeng stepped in.

Clearly, he gave Old Mrs. Mu no chance to harm Mu Shuangshuang.

"Are you all mute? Don’t you see being bullied here?" Old Mrs. Mu yelled at the silent daughters-in-law and sons behind her.

"Mom, this lad is quite strong, and I’m with child. I can’t take a blow from him. You wouldn’t want anything to happen to your eldest grandson, would you?"