gnovel Chapter 573 - 569 Refusing to Enjoy Riches (Third Update)
Chapter 573 - 569 Refusing to Enjoy Riches (Third Update)
"Father, I understand your good intentions, but since the third branch has separated, we can’t take advantage of the Old Mu Family anymore.""We’re doing well on our own now! As you said, for farmer families, cultivating the land is fundamentally important. Our third branch will continue down this path!"
No matter how beneficial Mr. Mu’s offer was, Mu Dashan wasn’t interested.
Once the heart is hurt, words become useless!
"Third son, are you still upset with your father?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Father, I’m not. Now that things have come to this point, our third branch won’t impose on the first branch."
To someone willing to sell his own daughter, Mu Dashan had no feelings.
He didn’t seek wealth and glory, only peace and safety for his family!
"You..." Mr. Mu was at a loss for words.
Initially, he hoped to find a sense of presence within the third branch, at least letting them realize that the choice to separate was a mistake from the start.
Who knew the third son would be so stubborn?
"Ah, third son, you better think clearly. Decide whether to follow us to the county to become officials or remain a peasant your whole life. Your father awaits your answer!"
After saying this, Mr. Mu dragged his feet out, taking a distant glance at the third branch’s kitchen.
In the kitchen, Zhao Yun and Mu Shuangshuang were busy, joined by the recently arrived Lu Yuanfeng. The three stood together harmoniously.
The aroma of food wafted through the air.
Mr. Mu hesitated for a moment, then followed over.
"Shuang, what are you up to?" Mr. Mu poked his head in and asked Mu Shuangshuang in the kitchen.
"Grandpa? Why are you here?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"I..." The closeness he expected didn’t appear, and his granddaughter showed no intention of inviting him in.
"Shuang, your uncle has passed the exam, so the third branch can enjoy prosperity with us!" Mr. Mu paused for a long time before speaking again.
To Mu Shuangshuang, this sounded somewhat boastful.
Boasting about the first branch’s capability, boasting that his decision to support the first branch was the right choice.
However, Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t worried. Even if Mu Dade had passed the exam and became a high official, given his sly and deceitful nature, things might not end well for him.
If, perchance, things go wrong, and the Old Mu Family can still laugh it off, then she’ll concede!
"Grandpa, we’re already enjoying life in the third branch, with plenty to eat and drink. There’s no need to crash the first branch’s party, but convey my congratulations to my uncle!"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled.
Mr. Mu didn’t receive any approval again, and a stifling feeling stuck in his chest, unable to swallow or spit it out.
It was extremely uncomfortable!
He sulked back home and lay down on the kang in discomfort.
Seeing Mr. Mu that way, Old Mrs. Mu knew he must have been snubbed by the third branch.
Unable to hold back, she cursed, "I told you so, the third family is like ungrateful wolves. Even if you try to show goodwill, they might not care!
If you ask me, let the third branch remain poor. We’ll enjoy the good life and let them eat meager meals, these ungrateful people!"
"Enough already, what are you blabbering about? If you have nothing better to do, go cook, stop lingering here!" Mr. Mu loudly scolded Old Mrs. Mu.
"Fine, I’m going, I’m going. You might as well cherish the third branch for a lifetime!"
Old Mrs. Mu stormed off, leaving a dumbfounded Mr. Mu in her wake.
In the room, Mr. Mu smoked one pipe after another, hoping to calm his heart, but after all this time, he felt even more unsettled instead.
The third branch was no longer the same as before.
Even when he showed kindness, they didn’t welcome it!
Mr. Mu eagerly hoped his eldest would quickly head to the county so that the Old Mu Family could join, believing this would finally enlighten the third branch.
With this anticipation, dinnertime finally arrived.
Chen Hong came out of Mu Dade’s room, her clothes loose and revealing.
After flaunting herself in front of Mu Dade, his room remained filthy. Chen Hong didn’t even like tidying her own room, let alone someone else’s, just wanting to take advantage!
When Chen Hong left, Mrs. Jin’s face fell.
"What’s with old Fifth picking someone like this? A seductive woman, stinking up even the fox’s den."
As a woman, Mrs. Jin was well aware of Chen Hong’s intentions.
She came well-dressed, but soon she’d even unbuttoned her bodice. If that wasn’t seduction, what was it?
"Enough already, you’re about to become an official’s wife, don’t say things that are unpleasant to hear!" Mu Dade interrupted Mrs. Jin.
Though over thirty years old, Mu Dade was in his prime, a time of vitality, and though Mrs. Jin was quite beautiful, she was far too conservative.
Chen Hong was naturally bold, a real temptation for a man starved for excitement.
After thinking, Mu Dade decided to speak in her defense.
Mrs. Jin didn’t understand the subtle schemes, only confident her man wouldn’t fancy Chen Hong. Chen Hong wasn’t as attractive as her, with less smooth skin, nothing much to offer besides those large bosoms.
"I got it, just a bit too anxious. Let’s hurry to dinner; it should be ready by now! We can deal with room arrangements later with mom’s help," Mrs. Jin rambled, noticing Mu Dade’s lack of response.
Annoyed by the indifference, they went to dine at the main room, the food already set out.
Mrs. Liu, busy the whole evening, had just been about to sit when Old Mrs. Mu pulled the chair from under her.
Resoundingly, Mrs. Liu hit the floor, her bottom thrashed and bruised.
Mu Dajiang’s expression immediately changed, helping his wife up, he was about to reason with Old Mrs. Mu when she preempted.
"The chair is mine, and so are the two chickens, I won’t let you eat them!"
"Mother, this is too much. Xiaxia’s mother made all this, why can’t we have a share?" Mu Dajiang shouted, red-eyed, questioning Old Mrs. Mu loudly.
At this point, Old Mrs. Mu no longer cared. With the family about to ascend socially, whether the daughters-in-law worked or dined didn’t matter.
"Why? Because everything in this house is mine, if you don’t like it, you can leave!"
Mu Dajiang, fuming silently, was tempted to split from the family, but with prosperity around the corner, he hesitated.
"Mother, what’s going on? Your voice is audible from far away."
Mu Dade entered from outside, intentionally addressing Old Mrs. Mu.
Her face, immediately turning bright like March flowers, smiled in astonishing radiance.
"Dade is here. I’ve prepared something delicious for you, come have a look." Old Mrs. Mu said, adjusting two bowls of chicken on the table.