CHAPTER 749: CHAPTER 745: LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW (THIRD UPDATE)

What’s more, Mu Shuangshuang has now skipped studying and moved on to opening a school.

"Actually, it’s nothing much. We were just thinking about Xiao Han and Yuanbao. Sending the two little kids to town for school is inconvenient, and the nearby villages don’t have private schools, so Fengzi and I thought of this idea."

Mu Shuangshuang explained with a smile.

"Sister Shuangshuang, Xiao Han and Yuanbao can stay at my house," Xue Zheng suddenly spoke up.

Everyone present was a bit taken aback.

"Brother Xiao Zheng, are you inviting us to your home?" Yuanbao asked.

Xue Zheng nodded. "We have a lot of rooms at home, more than enough!"

"Then can Xiao Han, Little Zhi, and I go to your place to hang out?"

Among those present, only Xue Zheng’s family lived in the county. Yuanbao had visited the county countless times but had never seen the night market there.

He had heard there were lots of delicious foods at the night market. Every time his second brother took him to town, they would leave early, and when they returned, it was even earlier. If they were late, they couldn’t see on the way back, and it was easy to encounter dangers on the road.

"Alright!"

The three kids started chatting again while the Huang Brothers continued the previous topic.

"Shuangshuang, you and Fengzi are the most innovative among all the people we brothers know. Fengzi is capable, and you have a good mind. The two of you together, I think it’s a perfect match," said Huang Da Dao.

"That’s natural. Fengzi and I are obviously smart and have brains; those are undeniable facts." Mu Shuangshuang accepted the compliment with thick skin, and in the process, praised herself and Lu Yuanfeng again.

People in the kitchen laughed heartily, even Mu Dashan, the father, had a proud look on his face.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Mu Shuangshuang began cooking, and Lu Yuanfeng started the fire.

Everyone occasionally joked a little, and the first dish, braised rabbit, was surprisingly quick to be done.

The rabbit with dried chilies gave off a meaty smell and a spicy aroma from the chilies at the same time. In the kitchen, sneezes and the sound of swallowing were continuous.

Originally, the dishes Mu Shuangshuang made were delicious, and now, being so close in the kitchen, it was simply a test of endurance.

"Everyone, don’t hurry; we’re just getting started. Shuangshuang still has several more dishes to stir-fry, and the rice isn’t cooked yet," Mu Shuangshuang reminded everyone.

Smelling the aroma, Mu Dashan suggested, "Shuangshuang, why don’t we invite your Aunt Zhao Yun’s family and Uncle Zhao Gouzi over, and we all can have a lively time together?"

"That’s right, Shuangshuang, your Aunt Xiao Yun is also a very frugal person, and she’s reluctant to eat meat even for half a meal," said Yu Si Niang, speaking up about her good friend.

"Alright, Shuangshuang has no objections, but calling people over will have to wait until Shuangshuang finishes cooking the venison, the road outside isn’t easy to walk."

Mu Shuangshuang knew that if she didn’t go, it would certainly be her parents going.

Although her mother’s body was not weak, she was a woman after all, and if she fell, unlike Shuangshuang herself, she wouldn’t recover quickly due to her youth.

As for her father, it’s even more so, it took a lot for him to recover well, he can’t risk anything.

"I’ll go, I can find someone to momentarily take over the fire," Lu Yuanfeng stood up.

Everyone scrambled to go out because no one wanted the others to get hurt.

"It’s better if we brothers go. Aunt Si and Uncle Dashan are elders, Fengzi needs to tend the fire, and the kids have fragile bones, so it’s better if we brothers go and come back quickly."

After saying this, the two men went out the door simultaneously.

Mu Shuangshuang continued stir-frying. Indeed, vegetables fried with rapeseed oil smell better.

Mu Shuangshuang even got overwhelmed by the aroma while stir-frying the venison.

"Mom, Shuangshuang will also make some egg soup. Two eggs, a bowl of soup, though it’s bland, it’s warm for the stomach."

"You decide, whatever you make, mom agrees."

Mu Shuangshuang finished frying the vegetables and then started making the egg soup.

Another pot also started cooking rice; it would be ready in about the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Some time later, amid the chilly wind, Zhang Yutou’s family and Zhao Gouzi arrived.

As soon as they stepped into the house, they exclaimed, "What’s this? Smells so good, it’s making our mouths water."

Coincidentally, the dishes were ready, just waiting for everyone to arrive.

"Let’s eat, let’s eat..."

Everyone gathered around, several people could fit on a long bench.

Lu Yuanfeng served Mu Shuangshuang a big bowl of rice, worried that she might be hungry. "I’ll serve rice today; if it’s not enough, just call me. You’ve been busy for so long, you must be starving."

Mu Shuangshuang happily grabbed the rice bowl, shoveling a big mouthful of rice into her mouth, then mumbled, "I am indeed hungry, I’ll have to eat an extra bowl of rice this noon."

Lu Yuanfeng was delighted, he also started eating but kept glancing at Shuangshuang’s bowl to make sure her food was enough.

This little gesture didn’t escape the eyes of Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang. They exchanged a glance, increasingly satisfied with their future son-in-law.

The food on the table was indeed hearty, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, and most importantly, the portions were ample.

Everyone had no worries about not getting enough to eat.

As they started eating, the conversation at the table resumed.

The third branch of the house was filled with laughter and joy.

Outside the third branch, not far from the outhouse.

After finishing her business, Mrs. Lin, rubbing her aching behind from crouching, was just about to return to the main house of the Old Mu Family.

She overheard laughter from the third branch. Judging by the sound, there were quite a few people there, and the faint aroma carried on the wind.

Mrs. Lin smacked her lips together.

She slowly walked towards the third branch.

Last time, Mrs. Lin’s head was bashed by Old Mrs. Mu, and she still had a piece of gauze on her head, and it would hurt from time to time.

But the pain was nothing compared to her current situation.

Although Mrs. Lin had successfully stayed at the Old Mu Family, she was treated like a servant by Old Mrs. Mu.

She had to take care of Mu Xiangxiang’s eating, drinking, and excretion every day, and even the chamber pots were emptied by Lin Xiaozao.

As for food, Lin Xiaozao didn’t even get a share.

Lin Xiaozao had been eating cold rice soaked in water for days, now she just wanted to have a little feast, something tasty.

Following the aroma, Mrs. Lin meandered towards the third branch’s kitchen.

She stood on the firewood under the eaves of Shuangshuang’s house, looking through the window at the people eating inside.

From Mrs. Lin’s eyes, she saw meat.

Delicious, aromatic meat.

The sound of swallowing her saliva was so loud that everyone in the kitchen heard it.

Mu Shuangshuang looked up and saw Mrs. Lin, whose entire face was squished tightly against the windowsill pillar.

Mrs. Lin stared greedily at the dishes on the table, like a ravenous wolf.

Mu Shuangshuang even saw her drooling mouth.

Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan were seeing this kind of situation for the first time and didn’t know how to respond.

After a while, Yu Si Niang nudged Mu Dashan.

"Shuangshuang’s dad, what should we do about this?"

Ordinarily, if someone barged in while a rural family was eating, they would invite that person to join, usually out of courtesy and not actually intending for them to stay.

However, if they were to say something, Mrs. Lin would definitely stay.