Free Web NovelChapter 1374: Chapter 1369: Mr. Mu Is Going Back to the County
"Don’t say sorry, I know!" said Mr. Mu.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, you were the daughter-in-law I valued the most back then, sensible, generous, and with a respectable family background.
Our Old Mu Family, we’re considered to have married above our status, although I’ve never said that! I’ve always thought, these heartless daughters-in-law, the most likely ones would be from the second branch.
Even from the third branch and fourth branch, I never thought the most heartless would be from you and the eldest!"
Mu Dade’s face looked very unpleasant.
Every sentence felt like it was digging into his flesh.
From childhood to adulthood, how much effort did he put into Da De?
Da De was his first son, during hot weather, afraid he’d be too hot, he and his wife would take turns fanning him.
In winter, afraid he’d be cold, only he lay in their arms.
Even when it came time to go to school, having to make a choice, the whole family only sent one child to study, he thought of the eldest.
He was so biased, growing up, he ate, wore, and used everything for the eldest.
The eldest studied hard, he bought some meat, all given for the eldest alone to eat.
The third son got sick from working, looking at the meat soup, tears came out, craving badly.
He still didn’t give any!
The second and fifth sons always said he was biased from a young age, he was biased!
The eldest doesn’t even know what the seedlings look like in the rice field.
The other brothers, from a young age, tightened their belts, went to work in the fields.
He built the best house for the eldest, making the third branch live in the cow shed...
All of this, he thought, was in exchange for a filial eldest son.
In exchange for lifelong peace and care in his old age!
But reality hits hard!
The third branch, who separated first, has a restaurant, a school, obviously the one who was suppressed the worst, yet in times of difficulties, always stands up for him.
And Shuang, though saying they don’t help anyone.
Yet every time, still considers the people of the Old Mu Family.
Old Fourth, honest all lifelong, despite being bullied like this, never shows the slightest disinterest!
The second and fifth, bad as they are, aren’t like the eldest branch, eagerly wishing he’d go every day!
Mr. Mu suddenly recalled all the things he had ignored in the past.
Memories surged back instantly.
His eyes turned red!
Regret—
If the third branch hadn’t separated, if he hadn’t spoiled the eldest so much, giving more care to the other sons.
The second and fifth wouldn’t repeatedly make mistakes!
"Father, please don’t say that, I never thought of letting you guys leave, I just... I just don’t want Da De to suffer too much!
How many people have come to the Old Mu Family? Fourth branch, second branch, and that Qin Xianglan. The second and fifth haven’t arrived yet, how many mouths will there be once they get here?
The county isn’t the countryside, everything costs money, from firewood to rice, oil, and salt, even firewood needs to be bought!
Father, we aren’t heartless, we’re living in hardship too! When Da De first went to school in town, wearing an old long coat, he was mocked by classmates, seen as a rural kid! He was bullied, looked down upon!
We lived through those days and don’t want to go through them again! Father, it’s my fault this time, I shouldn’t have hogged everything behind everyone’s back, I’m willing to apologize to everyone!
But this matter has nothing to do with Da De, it’s all my fault!" Mrs. Jin explained to Mr. Mu.
This time, she took all the blame and responsibility!
"Forget it, saying these things now is meaningless, once Da De returns, I’ll pack up and move back to the countryside! This place really doesn’t suit us to stay!"
When Mr. Mu spoke of leaving, Mrs. Jin’s face lit up with joy.
Outside the door, both Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying felt the same.
Once the people of Old Mu Family left, they could feast at home.
Each of them could have their own room!
Most importantly, no one would scold them or criticize them anymore.
"Father, don’t be like this, I’m begging you, I promise it won’t happen again!" Mrs. Jin said with false concern.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, you don’t need to say more, I’ve made up my mind! This time, our whole family is heading back to the countryside!" Mr. Mu reiterated.
"But Father, you’ve sold the land, if we go back, there’s no land to farm!" Mrs. Jin remarked.
"If there’s no land, we can buy more, but if the heart is crooked, no amount of money will help!"
Upon hearing Mr. Mu’s loaded words, Mrs. Jin’s face turned slightly grim.
She took a deep breath and continued to feign her persuasion to Mr. Mu.
But Mr. Mu was determined to leave.
After saying the final sentence, "Alright, don’t feel burdened, we’re leaving and it’s unrelated to you all, whoever asks, I’ll say the same! Rest assured, the third branch will care for your mother and me in our old age!"
Mr. Mu firmly believed, as long as he and his wife stopped causing trouble, they would at least have food to eat.
If the land could be bought back...
He could allocate some land to the third branch, they would survive!
"Father..."
Mr. Mu left the eldest branch and returned to the main room.
Once he left, Mrs. Jin began to laugh, though suppressing the sound, she clearly looked very pleased!
Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying followed in, hugging Mrs. Jin and screaming.
"Mother, you’ve done an amazing job, finally got rid of them!"
"Our home won’t have those chaotic people anymore!"
"I can finally bring friends here to play, Mom, you’re awesome!"
The two daughters continued to praise Mrs. Jin.
Mrs. Jin was extremely happy, she was by no means a good person, as long as the people of Old Mu Family wanted to leave, she didn’t care about the reason.
If she knew that causing a scene would make them leave.
She would have dared to anger the old woman long ago.
A momentary pain in exchange for a lifetime of peace, it was worthwhile!
"Mom, you’ve suffered, let’s go to the clinic and have you checked!" Mu Dandan looked at Mrs. Jin covered with injuries and said.
Mrs. Jin shook her head, "No need! I’m fine, we’ll talk later, once your father returns!"
"I don’t know what’s up with your father, at such a critical moment, he’s nowhere to be found! He was just here before!" Mrs. Jin couldn’t help but remark.
"Exactly, why does Dad keep disappearing like this?" Mu Yingying also echoed.
But everyone was most concerned about the fact that the Old Mu Family was leaving.
"Mom, do you think Grandpa won’t leave after all?" Mu Dandan asked.
She thought, with the shamelessness of the Old Mu Family, once they were desperate to stay.
Now, would they really leave?
"Don’t worry, your grandpa is someone who cares about his reputation! Later, let your father say a few more words, they will surely go!"
Mrs. Jin knew Mr. Mu well.
His words usually held weight,
Unlikely to be like that dead old woman Mrs. Mu, whose words were as empty as a fart, anyone who believed them was foolish.
"Oh right, Mom, earlier, second aunt stole lots of your rouge and powder, we have to ask for them back!"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Jin quickly checked the dressing table, and gasped for breath.
Her powder, rouge, all taken by that woman Mrs. Lin.
She took the most expensive ones!
