CHAPTER 150: CHAPTER 150 LITTLE BLACK IS THE MASTER (1ST UPDATE)

"What?" Mu Dashan asked in surprise.

"Fans! It’s so hot these days. If you could make some fans at home, I can take them to town to sell for a good price."

Fans in summer and clothes in winter are perfect for the season and sell best during those times.

"But... but I don’t know how to make those folding fans, and no one in our family knows how to paint scholarly designs..."

Mu Dashan had seen the fans in town, held by the sons and daughters of wealthy families. The young men’s folding fans generally had beautiful designs, while the girls’ face fans were all embroidered with flowers.

"Shuangshuang knows you can’t make them. We won’t follow those high-end sophisticated routes; we’ll stick to the common folk route — making straw fans and palm leaf fans."

In her previous life, Mu Shuangshuang was in charge of a place famous for fan production. Women staying at home wove palm leaf fans, and a single fan could sell for several bucks.

If Mu Dashan could weave palm leaf fans at home and sell them for six coins each, many people would likely buy them.

Six coins is just the price of two eggs. If he could make two or three a day, it would be equivalent to a man’s daily labor.

"That sounds great! I won’t have to lie in bed useless anymore. Shuangshuang, quickly teach me how to make fans."

Mu Dashan was excited. Finally, he didn’t have to eat for free; how could he not be happy or excited?

"Dad, don’t rush. Making palm leaf fans isn’t an overnight task. I need to gather some palm leaves first, and they’ll need to be dried once collected."

The various steps flashing through her mind told Mu Shuangshuang that she really needed to spend a day preparing these things.

"Then hurry and prepare. I want to start as soon as possible to lighten your burden."

At this moment, Mu Dashan’s psychological burden was much lighter. Without being able to farm, he still had two hands to support the kids.

"Okay, then you eat first and rest well after. I’ll see this afternoon where we can find palm leaves."

Little Zhi pulled at Mu Shuangshuang’s leg, almost dragging her out.

Now, Little Black was one of the third branch family members, with a remarkably high status.

Because of Little Black, Little Zhi didn’t want to sleep in the same room with Yu Si Niang and the others anymore. He’d enter Mu Shuangshuang’s room now and then to check if Little Black was still there.

Upon entering her room, Mu Shuangshuang saw Xiao Han kneeling on the floor, holding a small piece of meat, feeding it to Little Black.

The little creature glanced sideways without even looking at Xiao Han, occasionally making hissing sounds.

"Little Black, come here." Mu Shuangshuang squatted and beckoned with her fingers.

Little Black glanced at Mu Shuangshuang, suddenly lying down on the floor, looking pitifully at her.

"Sister, it’s so pitiful, Little Black is so pitiful, it’s almost dying of heat."

Little Zhi kept turning around anxiously, like an ant on a hot pan.

Mu Shuangshuang spooned a handful of water and held it in front of Little Black. The little creature wouldn’t drink; instead, it kept scratching the ground.

In no time, it stirred up a layer of dust on the floor of Mu Shuangshuang’s room.

"Hiss~"

"Hiss~"

Little Black’s pitiful calls made Mu Shuangshuang feel bad too. She stood up, went to Aunt Xiao Yun’s house, picked a taro leaf, and gently fanned Little Black.

The gentle breeze on Little Black’s back made it suddenly crawl forward, stretching out its claws at Xiao Han, lightly patting him, while its eyes fixated on the piece of meat in Xiao Han’s hand.

At this moment, two pairs of jet-black eyes conveyed one message.

Lord Little Black was hungry; quickly hand over the food.

"Brother Xiao Han, Little Black is hungry, give it something to eat!" Little Zhi urged.

"Alright!"

The little animal, whose mood changed faster than flipping a page, quickly drew Xiao Han’s favor.

After eating up two pieces of meat, it crawled next to Mu Shuangshuang, leaning its body against her leg, showing its chubby belly.

"Burp~" Having eaten its fill, it was time for a burp.

"..."

Mu Shuangshuang felt she was being played; this creature was so clever, could it really let itself overheat? Could it pass up the meat right before it?

The fanning gesture unconsciously stopped, and suddenly Little Black raised its claw and gave her leg a strike.

Then it found a comfy position and started sleeping again.

"Gosh, you dare to smack my leg, little thing; are you trying to turn the tables?"

Mu Shuangshuang grabbed Little Black’s tail and gave its rear a good spanking.

Little Black struggled in the air, making increasingly pitiful hissing sounds until suddenly, it retched up all the meat it had just eaten.

"Heh, don’t blame me; you’re the one challenging my authority." Mu Shuangshuang quickly cleared her name and tossed the little creature out.

Little Black looked at the pile of vomit, its face full of disillusionment.

Playing tricks always comes at a cost...

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Dusk fell, the sky filled with stars overhead, yet the moon was nowhere to be seen. The sky wasn’t bright, but you could faintly see two figures, one tall and one short, slowly moving along the field bund.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng each carried a burlap sack, catching frogs on the field bund.

The frog’s croaking was particularly evident on the summer night bund, and Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng followed the sound and occasionally captured a frog.

By the end of the night, they had a decent haul. Each had nearly a dozen to twenty frogs in their sacks.

"Shuangshuang, how about we check the cotton field ahead? There might be more frogs there."

Mu Shuangshuang naturally agreed; she was following Lu Yuanfeng anyway.

"Sure, though I didn’t expect such a demand for frogs in town."

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t relying on selling frogs for money. She came out of curiosity after hearing Lu Yuanfeng and Zhao family’s two brothers planning to catch frogs. The brothers didn’t show up, so it ended up being just her and Lu Yuanfeng.

"There are folks in town who enjoy these wild creatures. Let’s hurry, watch your step."

Lu Yuanfeng led the way, partly to guide Mu Shuangshuang, partly to drive away snakes along the path.

Lu Yuanfeng, having been to battle, had a natural aura of menace. Snakes, upon meeting him, would always scurry away.

Indeed, deep down Lu Yuanfeng carried a bloodthirsty demeanor, but spending much time with Mu Shuangshuang made him unconsciously want to hide it.

People always like to present their best side to those they favor, and Lu Yuanfeng was no exception.

After walking a while, they suddenly heard a strange rustling noise from the cotton field.

It sounded a bit like the panting after a run, or the mating cries of wild cats.

Lu Yuanfeng hesitated to take Mu Shuangshuang ahead, but she had already moved past him and walked to the front.

Under the cover of night, perfect for sneaky ventures, Shuangshuang was ready for revenge.

Mu Shuangshuang’s face was about to burst with laughter.

Mu Danian, oh Mu Danian, today you’re in my hands. You better pray for yourself!