"At that ti, he could have stopped it and inford Miss Zheng Xiu of the seriousness of this matter. If he had done so, none of those things would’ve happened afterward."
"Although I rely on Zheng Zhi to make so money, and the cold noodles gain recognition due to him, both Fengzi and I physically labor for this."
"In such hot weather, we hurry to town before dawn, afraid that the cold noodles might lose freshness under the sun, not daring to rest even when exhausted on the road! With just these efforts alone, it’s only right that Fengzi and I earn money."
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t bother to say any grandiose words in front of Xue Yi.
Anyway, this person isn’t easy to deal with.
Xue Yi nodded with satisfaction.
He actually liked Shuangshuang’s confidence, similar to his own.
"Fine, since what you have is unique in town, we’ll set up the contract the sa way you did with Jiu Si Xuan, and also give you a month’s vacation ti."
The so-called vacation Xue Yi ntioned actually ant informing him in advance so he could personally send people to Er Gui Village to fetch it.
In the cold winter, there’s no need to rush in the early morning.
These were special privileges granted by Xue Yi.
Xue Yi didn’t want the popcorn. His restaurant didn’t deal with theatrical performances, but he introduced Mu Shuangshuang to a theater, allowing her to negotiate the contract herself.
On this trip, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng visited several places. The popcorn contract was settled, much cheaper than Jiu Si Xuan, but flexible; no need to deliver personally, villagers or townsfolk could bring it over.
The stone in Mu Shuangshuang’s heart finally settled down. She calculated that with the silver she had and the newly agreed contract, hunting in winter, by next sumr,
Perhaps she and Fengzi could open a restaurant in town.
Her goal was never just about these small trades; she wanted to open her own restaurant, beco her own boss, only then could she earn more money.
The house of the third branch was so rundown, it would cost money to redo it.
Tuition fees for Xiao Han and Yuanbao, preparing a dowry for her own marriage.
And then there’s Little Zhi...
All these things made Mu Shuangshuang realize she was still very short on money.
After strolling around town with Lu Yuanfeng and bringing back so gifts for the kids at ho, Mu Shuangshuang finally headed back.
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The door of Old Mu Family’s kitchen
Old Mrs. Mu sneakily picked up the clay pot Chen Hong usually used for boiling water and secretly added so croton powder inside.
She randomly cursed Chen Hong.
She’s never seen such a shaless woman growing up.
Neither by a parent’s order nor a matchmaker’s word, she just showed up at their house, eating their food, living under their roof.
Old Mrs. Mu had several tis wanted to tear Chen Hong’s mouth apart, always stopped by Mu Danian.
Her anger simring inside for a long ti, Old Mrs. Mu already held a grudge against Chen Hong and Mu Danian.
This ti, she sprinkled so croton powder to make these two filthy dogs suffer.
At this mont, the kitchen was empty, and no one saw what Old Mrs. Mu was doing.
Afraid Chen Hong wouldn’t get diarrhea, Old Mrs. Mu added a whole packet of croton powder.
As soon as she left, Chen Hong entered the kitchen, took out the clay pot from the stove.
Opening the lid, Chen Hong noticed so tiny residues inside.
Without much thought, she drank it daily and had no issues.
But she was slightly cautious today; as the water was cold anyways and not suitable for drinking in this weather.
She simply poured the water from the pot into the large bucket, refilled the pot with fresh water, waiting for Mrs. Liu from the fourth branch to cook and heat her water later.
After doing all this without ntioning it to anyone, Mrs. Liu cooked at night unaware, using that bucket of water for rice, cooking, and even washing vegetables with it.
Right after nightfall, the whole Old Mu Family was like a battlefield, lining up one after another to use the toilet.
Even the eldest branch Mu Dade wasn’t an exception.
A chorus of farting sounds filled the air, Old Mrs. Mu moved like her butt was on fire, cutting the line and rushing ahead.
"Who’s in there? Why aren’t they coming out?"
Old Mrs. Mu shouted loudly.
"Mom, it’s , Xiangxiang..."
Mu Xiangxiang’s voice was already hoarse and weak.
Among the Old Mu Family, she ate the most, eight bowls, it’s strange if she didn’t have diarrhea.
"Mom, my stomach hurts, don’t co in..."
Hearing it was her daughter, Old Mrs. Mu didn’t rush anymore but drove the people from other branches away instead.
"Go go go, all of you leave, Xiangxiang occupies the toilet."
Saying this, she farted twice more, her pants nearly torn.
The rest of the Old Mu Family couldn’t hold it, Mu Dazhong found a spot and started a torrent.
Mrs. Lin was no exception; she took advantage of no one watching.
It was only the fourth branch that’s embarrassed, not willing to resolve it just anywhere.
"Xiaxia’s mother, Xiaxia, let’s go to the third branch’s, Shuangshuang built a toilet for themselves."
Since Mu Shuangshuang made a public toilet in the village, she made another near their house, fenced with planks. If they didn’t use the public toilet, they could borrow this one.
"Alright..." Mrs. Liu said weakly.
People from the fourth branch hurried to the third branch.
Old Mrs. Mu heard this and followed along.
After all, Old Jiang, even when following them, Old Mrs. Mu was one step ahead of the fourth branch and entered the toilet.
"Mom, hurry up and get out, we can’t hold it anymore." Mu Dajiang yelled.
Old Mrs. Mu wouldn’t respond, occupying the toilet alone and refusing to co out.
Until Mu Shuangshuang ca over to pour away vegetable washing water and saw a crowd surrounding their toilet.
"What’s going on?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Shuangshuang, we have diarrhea..." Mu Dajiang spoke while clutching his backside.
Looking very painful.
Mu Shuangshuang noticed several people in this state, her brow furrowing.
"What did you eat? Could it be food poisoning, how could the whole family be like this?"
Inside the toilet, Old Mrs. Mu heard this and recalled the croton powder she gave Chen Hong earlier, is it possible that woman poisoned the whole family?
No ti to think, another wave surged in her stomach.
Mu Shuangshuang gave each of the fourth branch mbers a cup of hot water, went to Zhang Huai Shu’s place for dicine, let them take it, and only then did they feel so relief.
But even for Old Mrs. Mu and Mu Dade’s branch, the toilet board was all broken.
"Uncle Four, Aunt Four, what exactly did you eat? Why is it so serious?"
Mrs. Liu hesitated for a long ti before speaking: "This afternoon I saw Mom sneaking into the kitchen, later coming out, she was still looking around."
This thing kept weighing on Mrs. Liu’s mind.
Now that she felt slightly better, she brought it up.
"She also threw this on the ground." Mrs. Liu handed the oil paper that Old Mrs. Mu dropped to Mu Shuangshuang.
Mu Shuangshuang opened it and saw so powder inside, she didn’t know what it was, just when she was about to take it to Zhang Huai Shu, Mu Dashan’s voice sounded at the kitchen door.
"That’s croton powder!"
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