CHAPTER 447: CHAPTER 444: CAN’T AFFORD TO PROVOKE (PART 1)

In front of everyone, Mu Shuangshuang naturally wouldn’t embarrass Mr. Mu.

She squatted down, grabbed Mu Xiangxiang like a little chicken, and carried her away from the Old Wang Family’s yard.

Lu Yuanfeng saw this and followed her.

With Lu Yuanfeng there, Mu Xiangxiang surprisingly stopped struggling and let Mu Shuangshuang carry her.

On the stage, the actor sang melodiously, while in the audience, everyone focused on the Old Mu Family, not even watching the most anticipated drama.

"Old Wang, for this matter, our Old Mu Family is at fault. I apologize, and tomorrow I will have Danyan send you something as amends!"

Old Master Wang’s face didn’t look good, being confronted was really bad luck.

Especially after Old Mrs. Mu said so many curses about his son dying.

"Enough, your Old Mu Family did nothing wrong, don’t apologize to me. I can’t afford it!"

Old Master Wang waved his sleeve and left, leaving Mr. Mu looking pale.

Mr. Mu let out a long sigh, feeling embarrassed, and quickly departed.

Mu Xiaohan stood among the crowd, not knowing what to do. Thinking of Little Zhi and Yuanbao still watching the play up front, he decided to go back with them later.

Once home, Old Mrs. Mu, still angry, slapped Mu Dazhong hard.

"You animal!"

Mu Danian covered his mouth, secretly laughing next to them.

But soon, Old Mrs. Mu noticed.

"Mom, I didn’t mean anything by it. Isn’t Xiangxiang not back yet? I’ll go find her!"

Mu Danian dashed out, leaving Mu Dazhong being hit for nothing.

Leaving the Old Mu Family yard, Mu Danian wasn’t looking for Mu Xiangxiang but went to find Chen Hong.

At this time, every village was busy with Mid-Autumn Festival affairs, making it a good time for business.

Mu Shuangshuang let go of Mu Xiangxiang in the Old Mu Family yard. She had expected Mu Xiangxiang to go back on her own, but unexpectedly she blocked Lu Yuanfeng’s path.

"Fengzi, I know you still have feelings for me, otherwise you wouldn’t have saved me just now!"

Women who are blinded by love always overthink. Clearly, Mu Shuangshuang saved Mu Xiangxiang, but this drama queen attributed it to Lu Yuanfeng.

She even acted as if she was ready to offer herself in gratitude.

"Mu Family’s Little Aunt, you’re home, you should go back early. It’s Mid-Autumn Festival today, and unclean things tend to go after those like you with weak yin energy. I’ve heard many stories about people jumping into wells, not voluntarily, but because they were entangled by those things!"

Lu Yuanfeng seriously talked about scary things. He’s normally not one to scare people. Maybe he’s been around Shuangshuang too much, making his problem-solving methods darker and more smooth.

"Ah..."

Sure enough, hearing Lu Yuanfeng’s words, Mu Xiangxiang screamed while covering her head and dashed into the Old Mu Family.

Mu Shuangshuang stood there, unable to cry or laugh. Why did she suddenly realize Lu Yuanfeng is a funny guy too?

"Haha, Fengzi, with this trick, I bet my little aunt won’t even dare go to the outhouse at night for days."

Lu Yuanfeng laughed along.

On Mid-Autumn Festival, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t want to stay outside any longer, so she prepared to return with Lu Yuanfeng to pick up the children, but then they ran into Mr. Mu.

Mr. Mu’s face looked grim, he said to Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuang, come inside, I have something to ask you!"

"Okay!"

Mu Shuangshuang turned around and apologetically said to Lu Yuanfeng, "Fengzi, please help me pick up the kids. If my grandpa finishes early, I’ll go with you. If it’s too late, just bring the two little ones home for me."

Lu Yuanfeng nodded, signaling Mu Shuangshuang to hurry inside.

Following Mr. Mu, Mu Shuangshuang clearly felt a lingering chill from him.

But Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t afraid at all. After all, the third branch had separated, and today’s mistake wasn’t hers. The blame lay with Old Mrs. Mu for spoiling the kids too much.

Entering the yard, Mr. Mu stopped.

"Shuang, tell me, why did your grandma get so angry today?"

Mr. Mu had apologized, but there was still something stuck inside him.

It’s extremely uncomfortable!

"My little aunt sat on a chair prepared by the Old Wang Family for the deceased, and they hauled her away. Grandma felt they bullied my little aunt, so she started arguing with them. Things got out of hand, so I had Xiaohan call you!"

Mu Shuangshuang explained simply, and Mr. Mu realized how overboard his daughter had been.

"Oh, what to do now, my Old Mu Family’s reputation was ruined by your little aunt!"

Mr. Mu had always been friendly to outsiders, coupled with having a commendable eldest son, so everyone gave him face.

But now, that’s all gone.

Mr. Mu suddenly seemed much older.

Mu Shuangshuang noticed his hands naturally drooping a lot, and his steps were unsteady.

By all rights, Mr. Mu shouldn’t have any pressure now, Mu Dade’s money was all prepared, just waiting for Mu Dade to pass the exam and live well.

However, as the Autumn Examination loomed closer, he increasingly wanted others’ respect, seemingly eager to prove himself, prove the Old Mu Family.

"Grandpa, don’t sigh, this matter can’t entirely be blamed on my little aunt. She didn’t know beforehand that she couldn’t sit there."

Although a reasonable mind would know, everyone prefers standing over sitting, showing it can’t be sat on.

Who doesn’t enjoy themselves? But enjoyment depends on the setting and occasion.

Mu Shuangshuang thought this way, and so did Mr. Mu.

"Shuang, speaking honestly, you’re actually better than them all!"

After getting all of Mu Dade’s money together, Mr. Mu thought all night about what would happen if the eldest son succeeded in the exam for the Old Mu Family.

Thinking over and over, the more he thought, the more he feared. Mr. Mu still had to remind everyone at home not to make mistakes afterward.

Mu Shuangshuang’s mouth twitched a bit.

Mr. Mu’s words were quite meaningful.

She’s better than them; who does "them" refer to?

Even if she’s better, Mr. Mu doesn’t favor her. This topic carries no significance at all.

"Grandpa, do you have anything else to say to Shuangshuang? If not, it’s already late, Shuangshuang wants to sleep!"

"Go ahead, take good care of your dad and mom. I’ll try to make sure your grandma doesn’t disturb you!"

"Okay!"

Mu Shuangshuang left quickly, feeling a shadow from Mr. Mu’s occasional kindness.

Whenever something happens, Mr. Mu remembers the third branch’s merits, but normally doesn’t even think about them.

The third branch is just there to be overshadowed by the other sons.

It’s like being shot while lying down!

Back home, Xiaohan and Little Zhi were sent back by Lu Yuanfeng. It wasn’t early, so Mu Shuangshuang sent them to the yard gate and returned to prepare for sleep.

Suddenly, she remembered she overlooked two people tonight, Xing Beichen and Fu Xiaonan.

It seemed like, since watching the play, she hadn’t seen them!