CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 255 STINGY (SECOND UPDATE)

Lu Yuanfeng came out of the house, Mu Shuangshuang had been waiting for quite a while.

If the customs of this era weren’t so restrictive, she would’ve wanted to rush in to see if the clothes didn’t fit or something, wondering why it took him so long.

Lu Yuanfeng was feeling quite nervous inside as well. He deliberately tidied up several times and confirmed everything before daring to come out.

"There shouldn’t be any issues, right? Are the pants too tight?"

Mu Shuangshuang was anxious. She had sewn the pants overnight and couldn’t guarantee there wouldn’t be any problems.

Seeing Shuangshuang like this, Lu Yuanfeng quickly waved his hand: "It’s a perfect fit, especially the pants; wearing them is extremely comfortable."

Mu Shuangshuang nodded with satisfaction, unable to resist feeling proud.

"Of course, you should know the skill of the person who sews clothes."

Lu Yuanfeng was in such a good mood that he was reluctant to take off these brand-new clothes. His eager eyes lingered on the new outfit, unable to look away.

Seeing this, Mu Shuangshuang joked: "Fengzi, why don’t you wear these clothes today?"

It’s not just Lu Yuanfeng; Mu Shuangshuang herself, when getting new clothes, would feel reluctant to take them off.

"No way, I need to go work later, better change into some old clothes."

Mu Shuangshuang actually quite agreed with Lu Yuanfeng’s words. It’s a busy time now, going here today and there tomorrow, sometimes even needing to go up the mountain. If they got damaged, it would be a pity; better to wait until not working to wear them.

"Alright, it’s getting late, I need to go back to make breakfast. Have you eaten yet?"

Naturally, Lu Yuanfeng hadn’t eaten yet. In the morning, Yuanbao was eager to play with some village children, and he made breakfast with one of the eggs Shuangshuang brought for Yuanbao without eating the other himself.

Lu Yuanfeng’s silence was seen by Mu Shuangshuang as consent.

Thinking for a moment, she suddenly said: "How about this, you change clothes and come to my house for breakfast. I haven’t started cooking yet."

Breakfast would be porridge and some pancakes, enough to last till noon.

"I won’t go." Always eating at Shuangshuang’s house, Lu Yuanfeng felt a bit embarrassed.

"You’re crazy, skipping breakfast and planning to work all morning? Either make your own breakfast in the future or come to my house, and bring Yuanbao along."

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Dinner can be lighter, but breakfast shouldn’t be skipped.

But in farming households, the schedule’s often upside down — waking up early to work till noon, stomach growling, no nap at midday, and then at night, gobbling down a large bowl of rice before collapsing into bed.

This lifestyle is particularly unhealthy.

Without waiting for Lu Yuanfeng to hesitate, Mu Shuangshuang directly said: "If you don’t come, don’t expect me to pay attention to you in the future."

With this tried-and-tested tactic, Mu Shuangshuang could always get Lu Yuanfeng to compromise. Once at Shuangshuang’s house, Lu Yuanfeng was never idle; while Mu Shuangshuang cooked in the kitchen, he went to the nearby mountain to gather firewood.

After one meal, Lu Yuanfeng collected two large bundles of firewood, enough for Mu Shuangshuang to cook for several days.

When everything was ready, Yu Si Niang started helping with setting the table, serving Lu Yuanfeng a big bowl of porridge.

"Fengzi, you need to eat more. You’re still growing, can’t starve yourself; and don’t overexert at work. Your third uncle suffered from both, and most times can only lie in bed now."

Yu Si Niang spoke with emotion, especially after hearing in the morning that the main house borrowed some silver, making her even more inclined.

Clearly, the Mu Family could borrow silver, but they had to sell her daughter and work her husband to exhaustion until he fell ill.

Yu Si Niang was truly unwilling to accept this.

"Si Niang, don’t worry, yesterday Uncle Zhang returned, and I asked him to come at noon to see Uncle Dashan, I’m sure it’ll be okay."

Lu Yuanfeng was quite meticulous about these small matters, and hearing his words made Mu Shuangshuang feel warm inside.

Vocally, she began urging everyone to finish their food quickly, and soon after breakfast was finished, they all prepared to head to the fields to work.

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The Old Mu Family was busy banging around at this time, probably inviting the witch to drive away bad luck or something, and from far away, they could hear Old Mrs. Mu’s hearty laughter.

Old Mrs. Mu was very happy today; every year at this time, she was very lively, and those who wanted to cozy up to her family came over in droves.

The village head stood in the center position, giving blessings, while Mr. Mu smiled and replied with grateful words.

After a while, a group of children rushed in, starting to say auspicious words.

Usually, at times like this, food is brought out.

Mr. Mu nudged Old Mrs. Mu, asking softly: "Old woman, did you buy the seeds and pancakes I told you to yesterday?"

Old Mrs. Mu rolled her eyes with displeasure: "Buy what, buy? Eggs have dropped to a penny each, those seeds are insanely expensive. And the pancakes, you don’t know, just a little costs several pennies, so expensive."

"Are you crazy, this is the farewell party for the son organized by the villagers, we should prepare good food and drinks, you’ve prepared nothing, how should our Mu Family save face?"

"Let it be if it’s embarrassing, besides, they’re just a bunch of little brats, who cares what they say."

The group of children below had already grown impatient, led by Yuanbao, they started shouting.

"No peanuts, candies, we won’t leave then!"

Initially, it was just a bunch of mischievous kids coming in for snacks, but once the Mu Family stalled, each turned into a wild pony, spinning around the Mu family’s main room, chasing each other, kicking up a cloud of dust in the room.

"You dead old woman, even the things I instructed you to do were ignored; now you’ve offended these little ancestors, how can we be at peace? Go get some money out, give each kid a penny, and let them off first."

Hearing silver was to be used to settle matters, Old Mrs. Mu was furious: "With your pathetic savings, playing up as a big family, giving money, why don’t you just take my life instead?"

Old Mrs. Mu was known for being stingy; giving money to the kids was more unbearable than death for her.

In this situation, Yuanbao gave Da Long a look, and the two started singing.

"Old Scholar, shameless!

At such an old age taking exams

Golden nest

Silver nest

Ending up in a puppy’s nest!

Old Scholar..."

Yuanbao’s talent for doggerel was unmatched in the village; no matter who heard it, they’d chuckle.

So when he started, the villagers clutched their stomachs, laughing heartily, while Mr. Mu’s face went from blue to white.

Originally, it was just the two kids singing, but soon after a bunch of kids joined in chorus, impossible to stop.

Inside, hearing the doggerel, Mu Dade was so furious that the cup in his hand was flung out, completely infuriated!