From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1029 - 1025: Cherish Your Own Wife (Fifth Update)

Chapter 1029: Chapter 1025: Cherish Your Own Wife (Fifth Update)

Mu Shuangshuang came out from the kitchen and happened to meet Lu Yuanfeng, who was helping in the backyard.

Upon seeing Mu Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng’s eyes immediately lit up.

Since the restaurant opened, the two of them actually had very little time to talk together in the restaurant.

Lu Yuanfeng had to help both in the front and backyard, while Mu Shuangshuang had to oversee the kitchen.

If they encountered the storytelling event four times a month, they also had to prepare in advance.

As the saying goes, under the same roof, it’s hard not to see each other whether you look up or down.

At this moment, Lu Yuanfeng was fetching water, and beside the well, there was a pile of bowls ready to be washed.

Soap nuts and ash were neatly placed.

There was only Gouyazi, who was stoking the fire in the kitchen, so Mu Shuangshuang walked over, squatted down, and started helping Gouyazi wash dishes, also helping to lighten Lu Yuanfeng’s burden.

Gouyazi wasn’t very bright, but fortunately, he didn’t cause trouble, making him perfect for the back kitchen.

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang started helping with the dishes, Lu Yuanfeng stepped forward to stop her.

"Take a break, this water is cold, and it’s almost ’that time’ for you. If you get in the cold water, your stomach might ache."

Mu Shuangshuang blushed upon hearing Lu Yuanfeng’s words.

She looked around, and seeing no one else but Gouyazi, dared to lower her voice and say, "It’s not a problem, this water is from the well, it won’t be too cold."

Lu Yuanfeng chuckled, took the bowl from Mu Shuangshuang’s hands, and found a small stool for her, saying softly, "The lady boss should be sitting nearby, watching the workers do the work; that’s more important than washing dishes."

Knowing what Lu Yuanfeng meant, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t help but tease him.

"That little worker has to work faster, otherwise I’ll dock your pay!"

Lu Yuanfeng smiled, picked up a rag, and started working.

Gouyazi didn’t understand anything, but he giggled foolishly along.

As long as Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng chatted beside him, he kept laughing.

Occasionally, when workers in the restaurant passed by, they all looked at the two with envy.

Truth be told, the combination of Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng was already quite well-known in town.

Both were young, yet their demeanor in speaking and doing things was no less impressive than those shopkeepers who had been in the business for many years.

Everyone watched as Fulin Restaurant was renamed and thrived again.

The admiration for Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng also increased significantly.

Comments flowed in as Mu Shuangshuang openly smiled at the workers, making everyone feel more satisfied.

Lu Yuanfeng was already skilled at washing dishes.

He did it very quickly.

Because it was a restaurant, Mu Shuangshuang required the workers to wash the bowls with soap nuts once, rinse them three times with clear water, and then scald them once with boiling water.

In terms of hygiene, Mu Shuangshuang basically adhered to modern restaurant standards in the establishment.

Money could be less, but hygiene couldn’t be compromised.

The chef had to manage the washing of pots well, such as ensuring no rag-wiped pot was used to cook again. If any worker was caught sneaking food intended for guests, they were to be dismissed directly.

However, in return, for fulfilling these conditions, Mu Shuangshuang provided monthly rewards.

For the restaurant workers, all this was quite new stuff.

Yet, with the opportunity to earn money and Mu Shuangshuang constantly reminding them, everyone got accustomed to her standards.

After the tableware was washed, scalded with boiling water, they were taken to the back kitchen for the workers to manage.

Free at the moment, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng went out for a bit, heading to Uncle Da Niu’s blacksmith shop.

The double-flavored pots were almost ready to be collected.

With thirty pots, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng paid the balance and took the pots away.

——

In the Old Mu Family, Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu took advantage of Mu Shuangshuang’s absence to call Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang to the main room.

The discussion was naturally about Mu Xiangxiang’s marriage and wanting the third branch to contribute financially.

This time was different from the past.

Mr. Mu’s attitude throughout was good, without a hint of looking down on or neglecting Mu Dashan.

Mu Dashan was a bit distracted today; a child at the school had taken leave and said they wouldn’t continue studying.

"Old three, you better express your opinion. What do you think about Xiangxiang getting married?"

Mr. Mu spoke earnestly for a long time.

But Mu Dashan hadn’t listened to a word.

When he heard Mr. Mu call his name, he raised his head to look at Mr. Mu, looking puzzled: "Dad, what did you just say?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Old Mrs. Mu was a bit dissatisfied on the side.

"What do you mean, you didn’t hear? It’s broad daylight, not like there’s any ghost, why can’t you hear what your dad said?"

"Sorry, Dad, I was thinking about something, I..." Mu Dashan felt a bit embarrassed.

"Hmph, who knows if you’re doing it on purpose," Old Mrs. Mu grumbled.

"Shut your mouth, no one considers you dumb for not speaking," Mr. Mu scolded.

After scolding, he feared Old Mrs. Mu might speak rashly again: "Xiangxiang needs help there, go take a look, the wedding is soon. The adjustments for the wedding dress and shoe repairs, aren’t these things you as her mother should take care of?"

Old Mrs. Mu left full of anger, but Mr. Mu was firm in his stance, so she had no choice but to go looking for Mu Xiangxiang angrily.

Once Old Mrs. Mu left, the atmosphere in the main room improved a lot.

"That son from the Sun family might be a bit chubby, but he’s good to Xiangxiang. Your mother and I discussed it and thought it might be best to proceed with the marriage.

The Sun family is close to ours, so in case Xiangxiang ever faces grievances, we can easily help stand up for her."

Mr. Mu patiently explained Mu Xiangxiang’s situation again to Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang.

"Yes! What Dad said is right. If Xiangxiang marries within our own village, no one will dare bully her in the future," Mu Dashan nodded.

"The result of our discussion with the Sun family is a betrothal gift of ten taels of silver. But don’t worry, we won’t make each branch pay all of it.

I’ve already contacted Fu Wu to sell two acres of land; your mother will get two taels of silver from the Jin family, so that’s eight taels already. The remaining two taels, you brothers can each contribute a bit. How does that sound?"

Worried that Mu Dashan might not agree, Mr. Mu said: "If you don’t want to, we can write an IOU.

When your eldest brother returns, I’ll have him repay you with interest."

Currently, the Old Mu Family consists of four brothers: Mu Dazhong, Mu Danian, Mu Dashan, and Mu Dajiang. If they needed to gather two taels of silver, it would mean 500 wen from each household.

It seemed like a small amount, but it wasn’t insignificant either.

However, since his father put it this way, it wasn’t good for Mu Dashan to refuse.

He looked at Yu Si Niang beside him, seeing that she had no objections either.

So, he nodded.

"Dad, we’ll contribute 500 wen, treating it as our gift for Xiangxiang’s wedding. But we also hope that, after the money is given, Xiangxiang won’t trouble our third branch anymore.

Additionally, we don’t want Mother to target the third branch or Shuangshuang anymore."

Mu Dashan said this after considering several factors—