CHAPTER 713: CHAPTER 709 NO FATE (THREE MORE UPDATES)

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng settled the kids at home and went to Yu Family Village.

In just one night, the rumors among the villagers had surprisingly subsided quite a bit.

Upon further inquiry, Mu Shuangshuang learned that people were spreading rumors about Yu Liulang wanting to marry Luo Xiu’er.

They said that they had planned to get married earlier, and this time, it was just a little game the young couple played and got unexpectedly discovered.

Since they are an engaged couple, these things are no big deal.

"Fengzi, listen to this, how cunning that woman is. The news that my Sixth Uncle is marrying her must have been spread by herself.

This way, my Sixth Uncle has no choice but to marry her. What should I do? Fengzi, I really want to beat her up!"

Mu Shuangshuang said angrily.

Lu Yuanfeng couldn’t help but smile and comforted Mu Shuangshuang, "Let’s not lower ourselves to her level, it’s not worth dirtying our own hands."

Mu Shuangshuang was just venting and wouldn’t actually fight, just like Lu Yuanfeng said, she would dirty her hands.

"Forget it, let’s go!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng arrived at Old Yu Family’s house. In the courtyard, some kids were playing with mud.

Sunshine spilled into the yard, warm and cozy, making one feel sleepy.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng headed straight to the backyard.

In the backyard, Feng Xiaohua was doing laundry, washing clothes for the whole family by herself.

Mu Shuangshuang quickly rushed forward to help Feng Xiaohua.

"Aunt Xiao Hua, why are you doing the laundry alone? Where is everyone else?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"Your big aunt is not feeling well today, resting in bed," Feng Xiaohua smiled.

Mu Shuangshuang frowned, "Where is my second aunt?"

Mrs. Li was always domineering at home, never doing laundry or cooking. She acted like a master at home all day long.

Whenever Mu Shuangshuang’s big aunt didn’t work, she wouldn’t come out either, afraid to suffer losses herself.

"She... Shuangshuang, let’s not talk about this, you and Fengzi head inside to rest. Have you had breakfast?

I’ll make breakfast for you two. Yesterday, I brought a chicken from home, it laid an egg this morning, I can make breakfast for you and Fengzi."

As Feng Xiaohua spoke, she wiped her soap-slicked hands on her apron, and was about to make breakfast for Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

"Aunt Xiao Hua, there’s no need to bother, Fengzi and I already ate before coming. Where is my Sixth Uncle?" Mu Shuangshuang asked again.

"He’s at home discussing things with your parents, trying to come up with a solution quickly."

Seeing the anxious look on Feng Xiaohua’s face, Mu Shuangshuang knew they couldn’t delay this matter any longer.

The main hall in the backyard

Mu Shuangshuang’s presence brought a bit more confidence to everyone.

Especially Yu Liulang, who no longer had the worried look from yesterday, probably because Feng Xiaohua had returned last night.

"Shuangshuang, you discuss with your Sixth Uncle how to handle this, I’ll go outside to help your aunt wash clothes," Yu Si Niang said.

In fact, Yu Si Niang had wanted to leave early on; as a woman, she couldn’t think of any solutions.

But she was concerned about her brother, so she forced herself to stay and listen.

Now that her daughter was here, Yu Si Niang knew the problem was not major anymore and felt relieved to help her sister-in-law.

Now in the room, only Mu Dashan, Yu Liulang, Mu Shuangshuang, and Lu Yuanfeng remained.

The group sat together, reiterating yesterday’s plan and discussing the information Lu Yuanfeng had found.

Once the news was revealed, both men were somewhat astonished.

Especially Yu Liulang, regardless of the current situation, Luo Xiu’er had left an impression on him back in the days.

Even if she suddenly broke off the engagement, Yu Liulang had never thought poorly of Luo Xiu’er.

But now, faced with one thing after another, with him as the protagonist and Luo Xiu’er as the one who tricked him, Yu Liulang felt somewhat hurt.

"Shuangshuang, how can time turn a kind-hearted person into what they are now?

I clearly remember Luo Xiu’er couldn’t even bear to step on an ant, but now..."

Yu Liulang felt a deep melancholy, the bitterness of things changing, causing him great discomfort.

"Uncle, maybe it’s not time that changed her, but excessive greed, wanting too much while giving too little."

Yu Liulang suddenly realized.

"Shuangshuang, you’re right, I’ll go speak those words to Luo Xiu’er now."

After saying that, Yu Liulang left Old Yu Family’s house directly.

He headed toward the dilapidated house Luo Xiu’er had asked him to fix, but didn’t find her there.

Instead, on the way to Old Luo’s house, he encountered several people congratulating him.

"Brother Liu Lang, you’re really lucky, marrying Feng Quezi’s daughter.

Now this girl from Old Luo’s family is also marrying you. Going in circles but you’re the one benefiting in the end.

Remember to invite us for a drink!"

Yu Liulang was bewildered.

"Who told you guys I’m marrying Luo Xiu’er?" Yu Liulang asked.

"Old Luo himself, he even contacted Matchmaker Zhou, saying your family is ready for the engagement."

Yu Liulang’s anger surged.

He rushed to Old Luo’s house, with a stomach full of questions, each stalled by Shuangshuang’s plan.

Yu Liulang feared causing trouble for Shuangshuang and also feared being tricked by Luo Xiu’er again, so he held in his anger.

Knowing Yu Liulang would come, Luo Xiu’er quickly got up from the bed, changed clothes, and tidied her hair and makeup.

During this time of recovery, Luo Xiu’er’s original appearance had nearly been restored, and her skin looked much better than when she first returned.

Her complexion now carried a rosy glow.

Seeing the beauty in the copper mirror, Luo Xiu’er was more convinced she was the loveliest person in Yu Family Village.

Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo, in an attempt to give their daughter and Yu Liulang some alone time, excused themselves to make tea and never returned.

In the front hall, only Yu Liulang and Luo Xiu’er remained.

Luo Xiu’er suppressed her laughter, deliberately putting on a worried expression as she looked at Yu Liulang.

"Brother Liu Lang, I heard Little Flower went back, she didn’t blame you, did she?"

Yu Liulang was taken aback for a moment and shook his head.

"No! Xiao Hua said she would never leave me for the rest of her life."

Luo Xiu’er’s pupils tightened, her face struggling to maintain its perfect expression.

Her right index fingernail was already embedded deeply in her palm.

Luo Xiu’er felt no pain, only a piercing discomfort.

Yu Liulang continued, "Xiuer, maybe you think I’m being harsh, but what’s missed is missed. We had no fate back then, and now... now I cannot let down Xiao Hua again.

She has waited for me until no one in the village dared to matchmake for her. During the time you left, I was really miserable, sometimes I didn’t even want to live.

If it weren’t for Xiao Hua, I feel I might have died already. She often encouraged me, telling me to wait for your return."

By this point, Luo Xiu’er’s chest felt slightly aching.