Free Web NovelChapter 1370: Chapter 1365: The Old Mu Family Wants to Return to the Village!
"Mom, am I not right? If big brother really cared about us, would I have to speak recklessly?
You and dad have a place to stay, so of course you’re not worried. Look at the rest of us!
As for Xiaxia, she says she’s living with Yingying and Dan, but have you ever seen her enter their rooms?
And the fourth child, every night he’s squeezing onto the haystack, itching all over!
Mrs. Lin said a whole lot of unpleasant things, but she wasn’t standing up for those people.
She just didn’t want to come to the county and not even get to eat meat!
"Telling me is useless; I’m not the one making you suffer. If you don’t like it, you can take money to rent a room yourself, to buy things!" Old Mrs. Mu sarcastically reproached Mrs. Lin.
Between the lines, Mrs. Lin felt there was no hope of eating meat.
Mrs. Lin’s heart hardened, and she plopped down on the ground, wailing loudly, "Life’s unlivable, it’s worse than being at home. Er Gui Village was so nice, plenty to eat, warm to drink.
But here, there’s nothing; even the soup is cold! Why did I come here in the first place, to suffer and endure hardships? I’d rather stay in the village!
This ’enjoying life’ is harder than being in prison, I can’t go on..."
Mrs. Lin’s voice was loud and clear, every word reaching Mu Dade and Mrs. Jin who were hiding in their room.
The couple was in their room, eating roast chicken.
Mu Dade bought it after coming back from the government office.
To treat Mrs. Jin, the two were eating with greasy mouths, looking at each other with eyes narrowed in delight.
"Our lady is clever; at this rate, I’m afraid soon this bunch will be clamoring to go back to the village!"
This was Mrs. Jin’s scheme. She said everyone in the Old Mu Family came to the county to enjoy life.
If there’s no pleasure in the county and only hardship, everyone would naturally think of going back.
This way, they wouldn’t need to act!
"Indeed, I’ve known Lin Xiaozao too well. She’s used to being carefree in the village, but in the county, she can’t have what she wants!
It’d be surprising if she didn’t cause a scene! The little kitchen soup isn’t enough for her! See, I reckon she’ll make more fuss over it!"
Mrs. Jin smiled knowingly at Mu Dade.
"Not afraid of her making a fuss, only afraid she won’t!" Mu Dade also laughed.
"By the way, did Qin Xianglan agree to put in a word for us with our dad? Speak about our mom?" Mrs. Jin asked.
"She’s not very willing!" Mu Dade lied. "That person doesn’t seem to like me very much!"
When Mu Dade said that, Mrs. Jin felt more at ease.
"No worries, take it slow; let her live well, eat well, and she will naturally be obedient!
If it doesn’t work, we’ll quietly sell her off, use her contract to threaten her, one way or another, she must help us!"
What Mrs. Jin said actually sounded quite terrifying.
But Mu Dade didn’t think so; as long as he could get rid of those freeloaders, any method would do!
He was particularly infatuated with Qin Xianglan now, that woman, even though she was so close to him, she just wouldn’t let him have her.
Almost like she was guarding something to death!
Yet, the more Qin Xianglan did so, the more Mu Dade was unable to control himself.
He couldn’t muster enthusiasm for anything, always thinking of Qin Xianglan.
Thinking of this, Mu Dade suddenly stood up.
"Dan Dan’s mother, I just remembered something at the county office. You go on eating, make sure to deal with those bones, and tomorrow I’ll buy you another chicken!"
"Go on, go on!" Mrs. Jin was focused on the roast chicken, without looking up.
In the main room, Mrs. Lin made a big scene, and Mr. Mu promised to ask Mu Dade about improving the meals.
So the Old Mu Family could eat better.
Of course, the condition for Mrs. Lin was not to make a big fuss anymore.
As for returning to the village, Mr. Mu’s idea was to never bring it up again.
After all, they had made vows to leave, and even sold the fields.
Going back would certainly bring ridicule.
Old Mrs. Mu had a different opinion; she wished for Mrs. Lin to leave, relieving her son of a burden.
Just as Mu Dade prepared to find Qin Xianglan, he passed by the main room and was called over by Mr. Mu.
"Oldest, are you adjusting to the work at the county office?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Adjusting well, the County Magistrate treats me kindly! I’ve learned a lot there!" Mu Dade replied.
Mr. Mu didn’t mention it, so Mu Dade absolutely wouldn’t bring up any household matters.
"That’s good, I was worried you wouldn’t get used to it! By the way, oldest, your father has something to tell you!" Mr. Mu hesitated for a while before speaking.
Actually, he really didn’t want to talk about this.
Especially when Mr. Mu felt his son was quite different from before.
"Dad, just say it, I’m listening!" Mu Dade said with a smile.
He already had a kindly attitude toward Mr. Mu, and if someone didn’t understand why, they’d surely think Mu Dade was a filial son.
"Da De, is it true that the family is really... struggling? Your salary, can’t it really support the family? If not, I could look for work tomorrow and save a bit for the family?"
Mr. Mu’s words changed Mu Dade’s expression.
"Dad, what are you saying? You’re my father; no matter how poor I am, I wouldn’t let you, at your age, go out and work."
Mu Dade was afraid Mr. Mu would damage his reputation.
He basically never invited colleagues over, fearing those people would look down on him after seeing the Old Mu Family.
Mu Dade’s words slightly warmed Mr. Mu’s heart.
"Actually, it’s like this, the second son’s wife says the family’s food is too poor; could we improve it a bit, just have some meat every few days! Not much is needed, just a few pieces! Otherwise, everyone can’t hold on!"
Mr. Mu blushed as he spoke.
At his age, asking his son for meat was indeed rather embarrassing.
Mu Dade’s face stiffened; he hadn’t expected Mr. Mu to be so direct.
"Dad, it’s my oversight, I’ll give more silver to Xiaxia and Xianglan!" Mu Dade smiled.
Mr. Mu’s heart settled a bit more.
"And about where the fourth child lives? Can’t we find a bigger place? Or... let Xiaxia go to Dan Dan and Yingying’s room, and give the main room for the fourth child?"
Mr. Mu raised so many points at once, and Mu Dade pretended to listen seriously, nodding as he did.
"Xiaxia hasn’t been sleeping in Dan Dan and Yingying’s room? I didn’t know, Dad, I’ll have a word with the two girls, as for finding a different house, it’s not impossible! But the money...
Dad knows I just started working; I haven’t even received my salary yet. If we immediately switch houses, I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it later!"
Mu Dade also started to act pitiful, crying poor.
"Da De, how much is it to buy a house in the county? Your mom and I, this time, sold the fields and land, and we have some silver in hand. If it’s not expensive, we could buy a house..."
