From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1048 - 1044: Who Will Get the Bamboo Leaves? (First Update)

Chapter 1048: Chapter 1044: Who Will Get the Bamboo Leaves? (First Update)

Mrs. Lin’s murmurs reached Old Mrs. Mu’s ears, and she was instantly infuriated.

With eyes like daggers, she started scolding directly: "You bitch, your mouth must have sores if you’re spewing such shameless words.

Xiangxiang’s wedding is a big deal for the Old Mu Family, isn’t that more important than eating a lousy rice dumpling? Say one more word, and I’ll tear your mouth apart!"

Mrs. Lin was scolded so harshly that no matter how much she wanted to complain, she didn’t dare say another word.

She only dared to curse Old Mrs. Mu in her heart.

The others who still had complaints kept quiet after seeing Mrs. Lin’s plight.

They all pretended to be very concerned about Mu Xiangxiang’s wedding.

Mr. Mu watched everyone start to care about Mu Xiangxiang’s marriage and finally smiled.

He said, "Xiangxiang is the daughter of the Old Mu Family, your sister. Over the years, she’s been a bit willful, but she’s still family.

Family means not speaking as two. Let’s all contribute a bit and happily marry Xiangxiang off."

"Dad is absolutely right; marrying Xiangxiang is our family’s top priority. As her Fifth Brother, I’ll definitely support this. Whatever you need tomorrow, just say the word, and I’ll be the first to do it."

Mu Danian began to butter up, seizing the chance to look good in front of Mr. Mu.

After being sick for so long, he didn’t know how much his father still cared about him.

If the old man is disappointed in him, it will likely be difficult for him to live well in the future.

After Mu Danian spoke, Mu Dazhong followed, saying, "We in the second branch also want to help with Xiangxiang’s matter. Mom, don’t listen to Gou Dan’s mother talking nonsense. Rice dumplings are nothing compared to Xiangxiang. Whatever you need to be done, just tell us."

After her husband spoke, Mrs. Lin shamelessly apologized to Old Mrs. Mu: "Mom, I said something wrong earlier, please don’t be angry. I also hope for Xiangxiang’s happiness.

It’s just that today is the Dragon Boat Festival. In the past, our family would celebrate it all together, eating dumplings. If we suddenly don’t do it this year, I fear the kids won’t understand and might come crying to me, which is why I spoke nonsense."

Upon hearing Mrs. Lin’s explanation, the expression on Old Mrs. Mu’s face softened a little.

Considering it, Old Mrs. Mu thought Mrs. Lin had a point.

The Dragon Boat Festival is a big festival. In the past, everyone celebrated it joyfully and lively. If they don’t this year, people might feel unbalanced.

Moreover, since their girl Xiangxiang is getting married soon, it would be nice for her to taste some dumplings too.

"Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival isn’t impossible, but we haven’t prepared any dumpling leaves, the realgar wine isn’t bought, nor is the rice soaked. If we make dumplings suddenly, I’m afraid it’s too late." Old Mrs. Mu said regretfully.

When the dumpling leaves were mentioned, Mrs. Lin’s eyes lit up: "The third branch has them. That young fellow from the Old Lu Family brought a sack of dumpling leaves three days ago, saying they were for Shuang to make dumplings.

There are only so many people in their family, plus the two from the Old Lu Family, making a total of seven. Even if each person eats two, that’s just fourteen dumplings.

A sack of dumpling leaves must have hundreds of them. If we go and take a few dozen, the third family won’t be so stingy as not to give them.

As for the rice, it’s easy to deal with. We can soak it now! At worst, we’ll make the dumplings at night. After all, the Dragon Boat Festival is not just midday but the whole day."

When it comes to food, Mrs. Lin’s mind works exceptionally well, and she speaks very clearly.

After listening to Mrs. Lin, the rest of the Old Mu Family eagerly looked forward to having dumplings that evening.

The only trouble was deciding who would go to get the dumpling leaves.

If only the third family and Yu Si Niang were home, it’d be simple; they could just ask.

The problem now was that Shuang was also home, and that girl was notoriously tight-fisted with the Old Mu Family. Would she be willing to give them some dumpling leaves?

"Mom, I suddenly remembered that I promised Xiangxiang to embroider a handkerchief for her, and I haven’t done it yet. Xiangxiang is getting married tomorrow, so I have to hurry and do that." said Mrs. Lin.

"Mom, the soil in our backyard isn’t level. I need to get a hoe and straighten it out."

"And me, I’ll go with Second Brother. The work in the backyard certainly isn’t easy."

Mrs. Lin, Mu Danian, and Mu Dazhong quickly came up with excuses to avoid being sent by Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu to get the dumpling leaves.

Fourth branch’s Mu Dajiang realized their intentions and, just as he was about to come up with an excuse, Mrs. Lin spoke first:

"Fourth, why don’t you go get the dumpling leaves? You’re on good terms with the third branch. Even if you run into Shuang being stingy, they’ll at least give you some leaves."

"Exactly, Fourth, go ahead. Doesn’t your family’s Xiaxia and Xiao Chu love dumplings? You can ask for more leaves, and we can make more dumplings!" Mu Dazhong added.

Seeing this, Mr. Mu firmly decided: "Fourth, it’s up to you!"

Mu Dajiang quickly spoke up: "Dad, this task should... should go to Second Sister-in-law. I’m not good with words, and if I say something wrong and don’t get them, what then?

Also, I’ve never made dumplings and don’t know what kind of leaves are suitable."

Mr. Mu considered this; dumplings are women’s work, what would a man know about these things?

If the leaves they get won’t work for making dumplings, that’d be a problem.

"Then it’s up to Second Sister-in-law to go, get plenty of leaves; our Old Mu Family has many mouths to feed."

The task eventually fell on Mrs. Lin, who was nearly driven mad with anger but could only plaster a smile on her face and happily go ask for the dumpling leaves.

So, Mrs. Lin, upon receiving the task, left the main hall for the third branch.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Liu was sent by Old Mrs. Mu to the kitchen to soak rice and was also instructed to prepare some food for Mu Xiangxiang.

Chen Hong, due to her pregnancy, didn’t do anything at all.

But even so, Mr. Mu called Chen Hong over.

"Chen Hong, now that you’re carrying Fifth’s child, technically speaking, you’re half a daughter-in-law of our Old Mu Family.

But you two are not yet married, so although it’s fine for you to be together on usual days, tomorrow is an important day for the Old Mu Family. If you’re around, it will be inappropriate and will lead to gossip.

So, tomorrow morning, you either go spend the day in town or stay hidden in the room, and we’ll lock the door and bring you some food.

In any case, you can’t show up during the wedding feast at the Old Mu Family. Can you agree to this request?"

Chen Hong cursed silently: The old man has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. Saying my attending Mu Xiangxiang’s wedding feast is inappropriate, isn’t it actually just not acknowledging my status?

On the surface, however, Chen Hong smiled and said, "Dad, I’ll stay in Fifth’s room all day tomorrow and won’t go out.

Don’t lock the door; treating me like livestock is quite offensive." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Mr. Mu blushed a little, seemingly embarrassed, and after considering Chen Hong’s request for a moment, he nodded.

"Alright! As long as you don’t come out tomorrow, I won’t lock you in!"