CHAPTER 301: CHAPTER 299: MRS. LIN IS PREGNANT (THREE MORE)

According to the prior agreement, every time Ah Ru sells a piece of clothing, she has to give Mu Shuangshuang ten percent of the money. So this time, Ah Ru has to give Mu Shuangshuang two hundred cents.

Mu Shuangshuang immediately decided to draw a few more clothing styles for Ah Ru. If she can make them herself, great; if not, she can sell them to someone else.

As for the specific price, we will find out and then discuss.

Mu Shuangshuang originally didn’t expect to make money by selling clothing designs, and now that she really earned, it feels like a windfall.

She browsed around the shop again, finally choosing a bolt of bright red fabric to give to her uncle. Since he’s not married yet, if he did get married, red fabric would surely be needed.

Additionally, she bought fabric for clothes for her grandmother, Old Mrs. Yu, and Mr. Yu, as well as Fengzi’s grandmother. In total, the three fabrics cost one tael of silver.

Mu Shuangshuang now felt relaxed about making and spending money; her long-unseen maternal grandparents have taken good care of the third branch over the years, so sending some fabric is appropriate.

"Shuangshuang, you’re truly my lucky star, bringing me business and buying so many things every time you come. Next time, tell me in advance before you come, so I can have my mom prepare a meal to treat you and Fengzi."

Ah Ru stood at the entrance of the fabric shop, reluctantly speaking to Mu Shuangshuang.

"Silly Ah Ru, you didn’t earn much from me. The fabric you just sold me would have cost at least one and a half taels of silver at another place, and I couldn’t have walked out of the shop."

Ah Ru laughed as she looked at Mu Shuangshuang. The girl in front of her, though younger, had an intelligent and nimble mind, and indeed didn’t overcharge for the fabric.

"You’re really generous. I’ve decided; you are my friend from now on!" Ah Ru extended her hand for a handshake.

Mu Shuangshuang shook Ah Ru’s hand confidently. She had indeed made this friend.

Previously, they were more than partners but not quite friends; now they were truly friends.

After exchanging pleasantries with Ah Ru, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng prepared to go back. Considering they earned quite a bit today, they planned to buy some meat to make dumplings at home tonight, so everyone could gather together again.

Once they left the town, Mu Shuangshuang pulled Lu Yuanfeng into a grove and split the money earned from selling recipes, cold noodles, and clothes, giving half to Lu Yuanfeng.

Afraid Lu Yuanfeng would refuse, Mu Shuangshuang directly stated, "If you don’t take it, we won’t go hunting in the winter, and you shouldn’t talk to me anymore; I’ll be mad!"

Having been refused many times before, she wouldn’t take no for an answer this time.

Mu Shuangshuang firmly insisted; Lu Yuanfeng was stuck, unable to either accept or refuse the money.

Finally, he came up with a compromise.

"Shuangshuang, you know our house isn’t safe. Can I save my money with you? When we send Yuanbao to the academy next year, you can deduct the gift fee from this money. If it’s not enough, I’ll make up the difference; if there’s extra, consider it as me buying jerky."

For the town’s ceremony, it’s not just about silver; jerky is also needed. Without these, we might not be able to attend the apprenticeship ceremony.

Mu Shuangshuang thought it made sense; why fuss over these small matters? After all, the two families are tied together. She would prepare the jerky for Yuanbao, and she could also handle the gift fee and such.

"Alright, but I’ll only take a tael of silver. You keep the rest."

Mu Shuangshuang mentally recorded the amount of silver not taken by Lu Yuanfeng in her hand. With this extra tael included, they would soon have quite a bit of silver.

"Okay!"

Lu Yuanfeng finally took the silver. When they arrived at Er Gui Village, it was a bit later than usual, but without the sun, they didn’t sweat at all along the way.

With quite a few things to carry, Lu Yuanfeng helped Mu Shuangshuang move everything inside. The peaches and pears were all placed on the wall where Mu Shuangshuang had nailed hooks.

Neither Little Zhi nor Xiao Han was there, not even Little Black. Mu Shuangshuang didn’t mind, assuming Little Zhi had taken Little Black out, as during the day Little Zhi often played with Little Black.

Speaking of it, Little Black was her catch, but got along with Little Zhi much better. Perhaps because she often liked to playfully punch Little Black.

"By the way, Fengzi, I got some fabric for your grandma too, enough for a set of clothing. Take it back with you, and some pears and peaches for Yuanbao."

While talking, Mu Shuangshuang found a bamboo basket for Lu Yuanfeng, carefully placing the items she mentioned inside, covering them with a piece of dark old cloth.

This way, when Lu Yuanfeng held the basket, he wouldn’t have to worry about someone coveting its contents on the road.

While Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng talked inside, Mu Dazhong, informed by his son Gou Dan, quickly ran from his room to Mu Dashan’s room.

"Old Three, why are you still lying down? It’s better to go out for a walk in this weather!"

Mu Dazhong’s sudden attentiveness made Mu Dashan remember the time long ago when Sister-in-law Mrs. Jin deceived him.

Now, he’s become overly cautious. Whenever someone who treated him poorly suddenly acts nice, he suspects a plot, likely related to Shuangshuang.

Even Mu Dashan himself wasn’t aware that his inner balance had long tilted towards Yu Si Niang and his children.

When it comes to so-called filial piety, the third branch was still the most important.

"Second Brother, just say what you want. You know I dislike beating around the bush; you’re making me uneasy."

"Old Three, you think too little of me. I’m your second brother; why would I harm you?"

After speaking, Mu Dazhong observed Mu Dashan’s expression and, seeing it soften a bit, he continued.

"Old Three, I’ve come today to share good news. Your second sister-in-law is pregnant, and we’ll have a new addition to the Old Mu Family!"

Mu Dazhong, full of joy, let his focus fall back on Mu Dashan after sharing the news.

Hearing that Mrs. Lin was pregnant, Mu Dashan was genuinely happy. Despite the continuous conflict in the family, the children should not be involved.

The child in his second brother’s wife’s belly would be his nephew or niece, and that was something to be joyful about.

"What about our parents? Have they been informed? Did they say anything; are they particularly happy?"

Once Mu Dashan spoke, Mu Dazhong’s expression changed, awkwardly curling his lips.

"Happy, of course, happy..."

But in truth, Old Mrs. Mu went to the second branch after hearing Mrs. Lin was pregnant, saying a lot of unpleasant things, accusing Mrs. Lin of being lazy and getting pregnant just to avoid chores.

The words were unbelievably harsh. If not that person was his mother, Mu Dazhong would have already thrown punches!