CHAPTER 240: CHAPTER 239: THOUGHTFUL FENGZI (SECOND UPDATE)

With a shout, Mu Dazhong immediately caught the attention of Mu Danian and Mrs. Lin.

The two looked eagerly at him, expecting an answer from his mouth.

"We can have Zhenzhen go back on her own, then even if Mother has any objections, she won’t say anything," Mu Dazhong said, looking very proud of himself.

"Second Brother, come on, your method won’t work at all. If Second Sister was willing to go back, why would we be so worried? As far as I’m concerned, instead of wondering when or how Second Sister will go back, we should think about how to help Big Brother borrow those fifty taels of silver."

Mu Danian had it all figured out now. If his big brother became a scholar, with all the secrets he knew, his big brother wouldn’t dare give him a hard time. Then, he’d be the undisputed man in charge.

Not even that little brat would dare mess with him, and the entire Er Gui Village would have to bow before him.

The most urgent matter now is to get Big Brother the money to buy the exam questions.

"Fifth, your idea is also a waste of breath. That brat won’t give a single cent, and Third also seems to have gone crazy, handing all the household affairs to that little brat, so what can we do? We certainly won’t throw the brat into the mountains to feed the wild beasts, right?"

Throwing Shuangshuang into Niuwei Mountain to feed the beasts was an idea Mu Dazhong had a long time ago. Back then, the girl didn’t dare to speak or resist, so he could just do whatever, and assuredly no one would know. But now, he can’t guarantee what that brat might do.

If it comes to worst, he’d lose everything.

The three of them deliberated but couldn’t come up with a solution. Finally, Mrs. Lin inadvertently mentioned that Zhuangzi’s family had over twenty acres of land and was in a good financial condition, which sparked an idea in Mu Danian.

"Second Brother, how about we trick my Second Sister into coming back? Have her borrow fifty taels of silver from Zhuangzi’s family. Even if she can’t borrow it, with the stubborn nature of Zhuangzi’s mother, I’m afraid she’ll never let Second Sister out again."

"I agree!"

Mu Danian nodded decisively, one less person means they could eat more.

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In the evening, the first thing Mu Danian did when he returned home from work was to knock on Mu Zhenzhen’s door.

The place where Mu Zhenzhen was originally staying was her own room. If she weren’t staying there now, he wouldn’t be living in that mosquito-infested storage room.

"Second Sister, open the door, it’s Danian."

Mu Danian wore a flattering smile and gently knocked on the door.

Mu Zhenzhen angrily got up from bed, opened the door, and said to Mu Danian with displeasure, "Fifth, why are you yelling? Can’t a person sleep?"

Hearing Mu Zhenzhen’s words, Mu Danian glanced at the sun, which was almost setting, feeling really frustrated inside. They were outside working hard all day, exhausted and sunburned, while the person in front of him peacefully slept all afternoon.

Other than defecating and eating by herself, tasks like laundry and cleaning were all done by others.

"Haha, Second Sister, I’m sorry, I just came to see how you’re doing."

Mu Danian put on a face of obsequiousness and smiled at Mu Zhenzhen.

"Just as you see. Your bed is not comfortable at all, it’s exhausting. And it’s so hot during the day, why don’t you find someone to get me a lotus leaf fan? It’s so hot!"

Mu Zhenzhen complained and vented, almost driving Mu Danian mad.

"Second Sister, I actually came to tell you something. Big Sister has been staying at our house these days. Mother said that from now on, all the good things in the house would be reserved for Big Sister. I just overheard Big Sister saying that it’s not good for you to not get married and still stay at home, that it disgraces the Old Mu Family."

Mu Zhenzhen is typically gullible, believing whatever others say. As Mu Danian spoke, he watched her facial expressions carefully. Sure enough, upon hearing Mu Xianxian criticize her, Mu Zhenzhen’s face immediately turned sour.

"Little bitch, doesn’t she remember why she married Big Brother-in-law back then? Loose woman, slut, dares to criticize me and report me. I’m going to find her!"

Mu Zhenzhen couldn’t care less about her unwashed face and unpowdered complexion, rolling up her sleeves, she was ready to find trouble with Mu Xianxian.

"Hold on, hold on, Second Sister! Why are you looking for her now? Don’t forget, our elder sister’s family has money, and Mother is still counting on her to borrow money for Big Brother to rise in rank. If you offend Big Sister, Big Brother’s promotion could be in jeopardy."

Mu Danian grabbed Mu Zhenzhen’s arm, really fearing this shrew would cause trouble. After all, doing such inciting things, if Mother found out, he would definitely be skinned.

"Fifth, you’re right. But if I don’t tear that slut’s face to pieces, who knows how she’ll badmouth me next? What if Father and Mother kick me out?"

"Second Sister, you don’t need to worry about that. This is my room. You can stay as long as you want. No need to worry about Father and Mother, even if the King himself comes, I’ll dare to say no," Mu Danian patted his chest, guaranteeing this, making Mu Zhenzhen deeply moved.

"Fifth, you truly care about your sister, but what should we do now?" Mu Zhenzhen was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Second Sister, I’ve heard Zhuangzi’s family is quite wealthy. If you could manage to get that fifty taels for Big Brother, then he would owe you a favor. When Big Brother becomes a scholar, you’d be the person he’s most considerate about. Would Big Sister still dare speak ill of you then?"

Mu Danian step by step led Mu Zhenzhen into his trap. Mu Zhenzhen, foolish as she was, only thought about how to humiliate Mu Xianxian, someone she never got along with since childhood, without considering anything else.

"Fifth, I understand now. I’ll go back early tomorrow and ask that old hag for money. Once I get those fifty taels, I’ll come back. Then I’ll have Mother kick that slut out."

Mu Zhenzhen vowed passionately, in her mind, she’s already imagining herself getting the fifty taels, her brother becoming a scholar, herself adorned in gold and silver, and trampling Mu Xianxian below her...

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Mu Shuangshuang returned from planting rice in the fields and went to the vegetable garden with her wooden bucket. Busy these days, the vegetable garden was tended by Lu Yuanfeng, and she wondered how the vegetables were growing.

When Mu Shuangshuang arrived, small green leaves had already appeared on the vegetable rows, and there was moisture in the small ditch, indicating it had been watered not long ago.

Mu Shuangshuang felt warmth in her heart, as Lu Yuanfeng always managed to handle things she hadn’t thought about yet, completely sparing her any effort.

The only thing was that this simple-minded fellow always kept what he did to himself.

People say, if you do good deeds, don’t leave your name, don’t let anyone know; he truly is the best practitioner of this.

"Forget it, forget it, thinking too much just makes my head hurt!"

Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, looking at her empty wooden bucket, thinking that since she was here, she might as well pick some wild vegetables on the mountain, even if it’s just to feed the family pigs, it would be necessary.

As Mu Shuangshuang stepped in the sunset’s afterglow, preparing to go up the mountain, a familiar voice called out to her from behind.

"Shuangshuang, you’re really here..."