Free Web NovelChapter 1379: Chapter 1374: An Unforgettable Flavor
Mu Shuangshuang knew Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang all too well.
Having gone through tough times, they were reluctant to spend a single penny.
When she was there, she could bring some meat back every day, but if she weren’t, the two of them might not even eat a bite of meat.
"If you and dad feel like you’re not eating well at home, go to the county, to our family restaurant, and have a feast. Order whatever you want, and Yu the steward will take good care of you. I’ve already explained it to him!"
Mu Shuangshuang began to babble endlessly.
At this moment, Yu Si Niang truly felt that her daughter was really going to the county.
"I know... Shuangshuang, it’s just that I’m going to miss you a bit! I’ll take good care of the three kids, whether it’s Yuanbao or anyone else, they’re all my own children!"
"Mom, once I leave, let Yuanbao move back from the school and stay with Xiao Han in my room! As for Little Zhi, once our new house is ready, arrange a separate room for her. She’s getting older and can’t keep sleeping in your and dad’s room!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"Yes, Yuanbao, that child, is at Luo Bai’s every day, a few days ago, he was even asking when we can move into the new house so he can stay with Xiao Han!"
The third branch’s new house was almost done; in a few more days, the roof would be ready, and once the roof was complete, the interior decoration would begin.
The furniture was already being made, just waiting for the house to be sealed, and then everything could be moved in right away!
"That kid is a smart one and knew I was going to see his older brother, so he gave me a letter!
Told me not to look and to give it to Fengzi personally when I see him!"
Mu Shuangshuang said.
"Time flies so quickly, Fengzi has been gone for so long, and the weather is getting colder!
Did you bring enough winter clothes to keep warm? I heard over in the Northwest, the weather is harsh, and when it’s cold, the wind is biting!"
These days, Yu Si Niang had asked a lot of people to gather information about the Northwest.
So much so that everyone in the village knew Mu Shuangshuang was going to the Northwest.
Including that Xia Guagua, who had come several times, all for the matter of Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.
Mu Shuangshuang naturally didn’t treat her kindly, even tried to get physical several times. If it weren’t for the villagers holding her back, Xia Guagua might have been dead several times over!
"Mom, don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself, besides, isn’t Fengzi with me? He’ll take good care of me too!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"That’s true!" Yu Si Niang felt a bit warm at heart, "Do you need to prepare some winter clothes for Fengzi? And Xing Beichen?
Though it’s somewhat inappropriate to prepare winter clothes for Xing Beichen, and there’s a fear of being misunderstood, but, in any case, we have a good relationship with him, and the Northwest might not have anything there!"
"Mom, you’re overthinking, Xiao Nan is helping to prepare the winter clothes to keep warm, and I’m just helping to bring them over! That way, even if others find out, they won’t say anything!"
"My daughter is thoughtful, I’ve become muddle-headed!"
In terms of reputation, Mu Shuangshuang never had any trouble.
She scarcely spoke to any man in the village, especially when Lu Yuanfeng was around, and even more so when he was not home!
"There’s nothing muddle-headed about it, it’s not like it’s something important! Mom, I’ve arranged with Ah Ru for our winter clothes, and once I’m gone, she’ll send a few sets over!
I’ve also prepared a set for Fourth Aunt, so when the clothes arrive, remember to give Fourth Aunt and the kids something to wear!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
"Child, why spend so much money? Your dad and I still have clothes to wear, don’t buy anything next time, you and Fengzi haven’t started a family yet, money should be used sparingly.
Building a family is like picking up dirt with a needle while like sweeping sand with water for wasting! If not for you saving bit by bit, how could our family be in this state now!
So, when it comes to spending money, save where you can, your dad and I don’t need anything, all we want is for you all to be safe!"
Mu Shuangshuang took Yu Si Niang’s words to heart.
But not spending on her and Mu Dashan was impossible!
She made money so that the family’s life could improve, didn’t she?
If she couldn’t even do this, why strive so hard?
Why should she earn money?
"By the way, tonight mom’s cooking, tell me what you want to eat, and I’ll make it for you!" Yu Si Niang said.
Mu Shuangshuang knew that this was one of the few things Yu Si Niang felt she could do for her.
She couldn’t take that away!
"How about pork stew with cellophane noodles! Don’t we still have a lot of sweet potato noodle at home? We can make that tonight! Also sweet and sour pork, dumplings, pig trotter, I want to eat them all!"
The dishes Mu Shuangshuang mentioned were ones usually reserved for New Year or festivals.
Even Yu Si Niang herself, particularly enjoyed the pork stew with cellophane noodles.
In the old days, at the Old Mu Family, by the time the dish made it to the third branch, there’d only be broth left.
But even with just broth, Mu Dashan could eat two more bowls of rice than usual!
"Alright! But where can we find pig trotters?" Yu Si Niang was a bit troubled.
"Go find Brother Da Lang, he almost sells half a pig every day now, maybe he still has pig’s feet, I’ll just have a word with him, and have him prepare some meat for you to get every day!"
Tie Dao Village is the closest one to Er Gui Village.
Even if Mu Dashan went there every day, it wouldn’t take much time.
"No need, your dad and I..."
"Mom, even if you don’t eat, the kids need to, Yuanbao and Xiao Han are studying now, they need good nutrition to grow tall!"
After Mu Shuangshuang said that, Yu Si Niang finally agreed to let Mu Shuangshuang go find Mu Dalang.
Mu Shuangshuang took some fresh vegetables from home, as well as some fish Yu Si Niang had dried for a long time, and also some fungus and similar things.
She took all of it to Mu Dalang.
Her timing was perfect, as she arrived just when Mu Dalang was selling pork at home. While Mu Shuangshuang stood there for a while, there were already several people buying pork!
And they weren’t from Tie Dao Village, nor from Er Gui Village!
They were from outside villages!
They looked unfamiliar, probably not close to the village!
"Big Brother, business is good!" Mu Shuangshuang said, carrying a wooden bucket of things, as she entered the house and spoke to Mu Dalang.
Mu Dalang wanted to come up and help, but Mu Shuangshuang stopped him: "Don’t worry about me, attend to the guests first!"
Mu Dalang chuckled and continued chopping and selling meat.
Huang Bita stood beside him, helping collect money, and bargaining with customers. She really looked the part of the boss’s wife.
Judging by the looks, the couple’s life was getting better and better!
"Shuangshuang, go to the kitchen and pour yourself a cup of water first, we’ve got no time to attend to you!" Mu Dalang shouted once.
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t stand on ceremony, went inside, drank water, and put on an apron.
She helped Mu Dalang sell pork while they chatted a bit.
"By the way, Shuangshuang, what brings you here today?" Mu Dalang asked while cutting a pound of meat.
"One pound of meat for fourteen cents, here you go!" Mu Dalang said to the pork buyer.
