Chapter 1666 - 1661: Mr. Mu Beats Up Mu Dazhong
"No? How is that possible! When we left, everyone said they would miss us!" Mr. Mu widened his eyes, looking completely flabbergasted.
"This..." Mu Dashan was at a loss.
He was telling the truth; indeed, no one in the village had ever said they missed his parents.
Moreover, many people in the village were still cursing his parents.
They took so many benefits and gave nothing back.
Even their old house was sold, clearly not wanting others to benefit.
However, Mu Dashan didn’t dare say this, knowing his father probably wouldn’t believe him.
"What’s this, third brother, think again. Are you mistaken? Or... you’re busy with the school, and don’t know what the villagers think? Actually, they all kinda miss us from the Old Mu Family?"
Mr. Mu kept asking, determined to prove that he was remembered by others, which was quite comical.
Mu Shuangshuang almost burst into laughter.
She really didn’t understand Mr. Mu’s way of thinking.
Back then, the Old Mu Family in Er Gui Village was like a plague, causing so much trouble for the villagers!
The villagers clung to the Old Mu Family because Mu Dade had become a scholar, and they thought they could share the benefits.
But as time went by, during holidays they never heard from the Old Mu Family, let alone received gifts; no wonder people lost interest!
Moreover, this old man, having stayed in the county for too long, probably swelled with pride.
He thinks everyone should respect him and hold him dear.
"Dad, I really don’t know!" Mu Dashan said.
Mr. Mu turned to Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuang, have you heard any villagers asking when we’re going back, missing us?"
Mu Shuangshuang hesitated; she didn’t expect Mr. Mu would ask several people about such a small matter before giving up.
So she said, "Grandpa, surely someone misses you!"
Mu Shuangshuang secretly added in her heart, whether it’s hoping for your rising success or downfall, that’s another story.
"After all, Grandpa, now in the county, you’re quite prosperous, compared to the villagers! But we left too quickly; they had no idea we’d move to the county. If they knew, maybe they would have said something!" Mu Shuangshuang said.
Mr. Mu heard this and laughed heartily.
"Ah, still, Shuang understands!"
Unexpectedly, Mr. Mu praised Mu Shuangshuang.
Mu Shuangshuang chuckled lightly, "It’s Grandpa’s ability, that the villagers envy!"
"Of course, now Fifth and I are making money, feasting on meat and wearing gold; it’s not too much!" Mu Dazhong chimed in boastfully.
Mu Shuangshuang ignored him entirely and continued chatting with Mr. Mu.
"Grandpa, have you changed to a bigger house now?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
"Yes, actually our two households aren’t far apart, just two streets and three alleys away. Initially, your uncle wanted to buy a house in this alley, but the price was too high; he couldn’t bear it and chose that area instead!" Mr. Mu said.
As soon as he said this, the other members of the Old Mu Family’s faces changed.
"Dad, what did you say? How can our house be cheaper than the third brother’s? Our house cost over a hundred taels!" Mu Dazhong said indignantly.
Deep down, he thought Mr. Mu had gone mad.
Such a humiliating thing, actually told to this damned girl!
Afraid who knows, this damned girl secretly laughing at them!
"Shut up, there’s no place for your nonsense here!" Mr. Mu said irritably.
"Dad, you..." Mu Dazhong was livid.
Mr. Mu ignored him completely and continued chatting with Mu Shuangshuang.
"Shuang, how’s your restaurant now? Is business good?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Quite good, earlier this year, I changed locations, now the restaurant is in another part of town."
Mu Shuangshuang said.
"What other place, probably failed and set up a roadside stall!"
Mu Dazhong interrupted with a sour tone that even Mr. Mu wasn’t pleased with.
Mu Shuangshuang paid him no mind, "Grandpa, how are you now?"
"Me? Not bad! Your uncle treats us well, just always wanting to return to the countryside! To visit old friends, check the old house and everything!" Mr. Mu said.
"Back to the countryside... Dad, what nonsense, who moved to the county and still thinks of going back? If not knowing you, one might think you’re out of your mind!" Mu Dazhong interrupted again.
But this time, his luck wasn’t as good.
Repeatedly interrupting with chilly remarks.
Mr. Mu was infuriated, got up, and slapped Mu Dazhong twice across the face.
Mu Dazhong was stunned, looking at Mr. Mu with a face full of grievance.
"Dad, why hit me? What did I do wrong?"
Looking at Mu Dazhong’s expression, Mr. Mu was even angrier, kicking him straight in the chest, knocking him to the ground.
Still not satisfied, he threw several solid punches at Mu Dazhong.
Everyone was stunned; no one had seen Mr. Mu like this before.
It was as if he had gone mad.
Mrs. Lin glanced at the beaten man who dared not resist, scared and moved aside, not intending to help.
After beating Mu Dazhong, Mr. Mu started explaining why he did it.
"Second brother, I find your mouth getting looser and looser, I’m talking to Shuang, why are you interrupting, do you know manners?
Even if you interrupt, you’re only saying cold things; if not you, who else should be hit?"
"Dad, I..." Mu Dazhong almost cried, looking at Mr. Mu with a face full of grievance.
"What if what I said is true, what if Shuang is losing money, the restaurant turned into a roadside stall?"
Seeing Mu Dazhong still stubborn, Mr. Mu got even angrier.
"Do you have dog eyes? If Shuang’s restaurant is now a roadside stall, where did this house come from? Did you buy it? If you can’t speak, then don’t! Nobody thinks you’re mute!"
Mu Dazhong dared not speak under Mr. Mu’s reprimand, huddled aside, body trembling.
After scolding Mu Dazhong, Mr. Mu finally felt relieved.
He continued, "Shuang, let’s keep talking, ignore your shameless second uncle!"
Mu Shuangshuang obediently nodded.
Actually, she also wanted to teach Mu Dazhong a lesson, her idea was to find an alley, put him in a sack, and beat him up.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Mu acted himself!
Saved her the trouble!
"Do you have any plans next?" Mr. Mu asked.
"Haven’t decided yet! But I’d like to start a business in the county! By the way, Grandpa, I heard my uncle is now the steward of the wharf, aren’t all the matters at the wharf under his control?"