Chapter 1646 - 1641: Howls in the Dead of Night (Second Update)

"Whatever it is, it’s something Dad has never heard of, seen, or tasted before. Only my daughter knows how to make it!" Mu Dashan said with pride.

Yu Si Niang chuckled beside him.

The family of three was in a great mood because of this matter.

However, Mu Dashan also had some concerns.

"If the business moves to the county, that’s great! But what about the inn in town? You’ll have to check on it from time to time, won’t you? And we don’t have a house in the county, if... if you go there to do business, won’t you have to stay at an inn?

I’m not worried about the cost, but it’s not our own place. Many things can’t be stored there, and there’s no sense of belonging!"

Mu Dashan’s concerns were valid!

At the start of the shop’s opening, she will have to keep an eye on things.

And she might have to stay overnight in the county.

If they don’t have their own house, it would certainly be inconvenient.

Fortunately, she had already thought of these issues.

"Dad, don’t worry, I’ve already asked a friend to find a house for me! A house with a front and back entrance, two or three main rooms, a storage room, and a woodshed are enough!

I can convert the storage room and woodshed into living spaces, so even if our whole family moves in, there will still be enough room!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"That’s great, that’s great!" Mu Dashan nodded repeatedly.

After speaking, he added, "I’ve saved up quite a bit of silver tael, and I’ll give it all to you!"

"I have some saved up too; our daughter buying a house is something we must support!" Yu Si Niang chimed in.

"Dad and Mom, you don’t need to give me your money. I sold the old inn in town, and recently the inn’s business has been very good. It’s more than enough to buy a house in the county!" Mu Shuangshuang shook her head.

"Then buy a bigger one. The money your mother and I have is from you! And as for our land’s harvests, if Fengzi doesn’t want it and you don’t want it, what’s the sense in that?"

Mu Dashan disagreed.

Not only did he disagree, but he also said, "If you don’t take it, we won’t go to the county and stay in your house!"

"..."

Mu Shuangshuang had no choice but to accept her parents’ goodwill.

Originally, she only planned to buy a small house, but now it looks like she’ll have to buy a bigger one.

At least two front and back entrances.

Otherwise, if the family grows, some people might end up sleeping in the kitchen just like the Old Mu Family.

"Speaking of the county, Dad and Mom, how about after we plant seedlings and vegetables in our fields, you come with me to the county for a visit?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"I’m afraid that’s not possible, right? Your dad needs to look after the school, and no one will cook for Yuanbao, Little Zhi, and Xiao Han. Also, what about Taohua? Is it suitable to leave her at home when she’s pregnant?"

Yu Si Niang voiced her concerns.

"It’s no problem!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.

"My dad’s steward can let Uncle Yu and Uncle Gouzi help look after things! We can take Little Zhi to the county, and leave Xiao Han and Yuanbao at home! They’re old enough, as long as they lock the doors and windows, nothing will happen at night!

As for Taohua, that’s even simpler. Let her and Xiao Nan keep each other company! As for Yuanbao and Xiao Han’s meals, we can speak to Mrs. Luo, give them some silver tael, and it’s like joining in on their meals!"

Mu Shuangshuang had everything organized neatly.

Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang were both tempted.

In the past, they had been to the county, but it was always rushed.

They hadn’t seen much or eaten much, so it wasn’t really a visit to the county.

If they could stay for a few days, they could get a good look at the county, and most importantly, they could help look after their daughter’s shop.

Even though they might be a bit clumsy, they wouldn’t do anything to hurt their daughter!

Mu Dashan thought.

"Shuangshuang, if everything goes according to your plan, then your mom and I will take Little Zhi and go with you. We can stay for about ten days or half a month!

But it’s best to go when your shop opens, so I can work for you as a clerk!" Mu Dashan said.

Mu Shuangshuang nodded with a smile, "That would be perfect!"

After speaking, she glanced toward the kitchen outside.

It was pitch black outside, with visibility so poor you couldn’t see your fingers.

It was likely very late!

Moreover, she was starting to feel a bit tired!

Mu Shuangshuang said, "It’s getting late, Dad and Mom, you should rest early!"

"Alright!"

...

...

In the middle of the night, at the Sun family—

Mu Zhenzhen suddenly sat up from the kang.

She looked at the man lying beside her and kicked him hard.

Sun Dali didn’t budge and continued to sleep soundly.

Suddenly, Mu Zhenzhen raised her hand and slapped Sun Dali’s face.

"Slap—"

In the dead of night, the sound of the slap echoed through the entire room.

Sun Dali woke up from the pain, and as he opened his eyes, he saw Mu Zhenzhen’s contorted face under the dim oil lamp.

"You... why aren’t you sleeping yet?"

Sun Dali frowned.

"Sleep? You snore like a wild boar; how am I supposed to sleep?" Mu Zhenzhen demanded.

"Ah... I’m sorry!" Hearing Mu Zhenzhen’s words, Sun Dali quickly apologized.

"Sorry? Is sorry enough? Do you think this only disturbed me? Aren’t you considering the child in my belly?" Mu Zhenzhen screamed hysterically at Sun Dali.

Sun Dali was scared by her.

"Zhenzhen, please stop yelling, alright? Dad and Mom worked hard all day! They shouldn’t have to worry about our issues at night too!" Sun Dali pleaded with Mu Zhenzhen.

"Spit! Why should I shut up? They work hard, and I’m not working hard? The child in my belly is yours!"

Mu Zhenzhen couldn’t stop talking about the child.

Which left Sun Dali a bit uneasy.

To this day, he didn’t know if anything really happened between him and Mu Zhenzhen on New Year’s Eve.

He had drunk too much and was completely out of it!

But if nothing happened, how did Mu Zhenzhen end up pregnant?

Yet if something did happen, why did he have no memory of it?

"Speak up, you coward! Are you going to remain silent all your life?" Mu Zhenzhen cursed.

After her tirade, Sun Dali mustered up the courage to ask, "Zhenzhen, could it be that Uncle Zhang made a mistake? Maybe you’re not pregnant at all? I remember on New Year’s Eve I..."

Before Sun Dali could finish, Mu Zhenzhen started screaming.

"Ah—"

The screams were so loud that they woke up Grandpa Sun and Mrs. Qin.

The elderly couple threw on their clothes and knocked on the door outside—

"Dali, Zhenzhen, what’s going on? Zhenzhen, why are you screaming?" Mrs. Qin’s worried voice sounded.

"Mom, I can’t live like this! I’ll end it right now, you’ll see!" Mu Zhenzhen shouted loudly.

"What’s really the matter? Speak slowly. Did Dali bully you?" Mrs. Qin asked.

"Yes! It’s him! He says I’m not pregnant! He says I’m faking it!

And he won’t even admit to what he did. Mom, I can’t live on... wuu wuu wuu..."

Mu Zhenzhen began to cry loudly.

She cried and accused at the same time.