Chapter 1390: Chapter 1385: It’s Not Nearly as Good as You Think!
"Why is it you?" Seeing it was Mu Shuangshuang, Mrs. Lin was completely displeased. Her originally excited face instantly fell.
She had even dressed up, thinking it was Mu Dade’s colleague coming to join the hustle.
Who knew, it turned out to be this little brat!
"If it’s not me, who does Second Aunt think it is? Big Uncle’s colleague? But if Big Uncle’s colleague had come, Big Aunt should only be staying in the firewood room now!
Considering Second Aunt’s outfit, Big Uncle probably wouldn’t let you greet the guests!"
Mu Shuangshuang mercilessly exposed Mrs. Lin’s little schemes.
And to think, she really missed seeing this rare specimen, Mrs. Lin!
"You... You’re still here spouting nonsense!" Mrs. Lin put her hands on her hips, "We’re living well here! Eating the best foods and enjoying comfort, your Big Uncle has arranged people to serve us, it’s so comfortable!
This is something you can’t enjoy in that wretched countryside! Let me tell you, you’ll never live in the city in your life! You’ll always be a country girl!"
Mrs. Lin spoke as sharply and bitterly as ever!
However, knowing the truth, Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t fazed by her empty talk as if it would satisfy her hunger.
She was too lazy to argue with Mrs. Lin and instead said to Mu Dajiang, "Fourth Uncle, hurry up and move things!"
The carriage was loaded with things Mrs. Liu sent with Mu Shuangshuang, intended for the Fourth House.
Though said to be for the Fourth House, essentially, it was just filling Old Mu Family’s pit.
Hearing there were things, Mrs. Lin impatiently tried to lift the carriage door but was stopped by Mu Shuangshuang.
"My things, since when is it your turn to touch them?" Mu Shuangshuang glared at Mrs. Lin.
Mrs. Lin was so intimidated by her glare that she didn’t dare touch Mu Shuangshuang’s carriage, but she still squinted at the carriage door, staring fixedly.
Mu Dajiang and Mu Xiaxia opened the carriage door, and seeing the contents inside, without a word, started moving things.
Beside them, Mrs. Lin looked at the piled-up pickled vegetables, baked cakes, and dumplings, and was dismayed!
She thought it was meat, the Fourth House is really poor, only dealing with useless things!
Mrs. Lin turned her body aside, not even glancing at the things in the carriage anymore.
Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu heard the commotion and came out from the backyard.
Seeing Mu Shuangshuang, the elderly couple was stunned.
However, Old Mrs. Mu quickly reacted and stepped forward to question Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuang, why are you here?"
"I came to give my Fourth Uncle some things!" Mu Shuangshuang’s tone was bland, with no hint of respect or warmth toward Old Mrs. Mu.
Old Mrs. Mu’s face quickly changed, "For your Fourth Uncle? Why don’t you give it to us?"
"Grandma, it wasn’t me who prepared this, it was my Fourth Aunt! Besides, if it’s given to Fourth Uncle, is it really his in the end?"
Mu Shuangshuang responded unkindly.
"You little brat, are you rebelling now, see if I won’t peel your skin off!"
Saying this, Old Mrs. Mu was about to make a move.
Mr. Mu’s face darkened.
"What are you doing here, acting like a madwoman? Go back!" Mr. Mu shouted loudly.
"Go back? What, let this little brat dump feces on my head?" Old Mrs. Mu retorted.
"Shut your mouth!" Mr. Mu continued to reprimand Old Mrs. Mu.
Old Mrs. Mu wanted to argue, but his terrifying gaze stopped her.
Old Mrs. Mu glared at Mu Shuangshuang harshly, as if she wanted to eat her alive!
"Shuangshuang, come in and sit!" Mr. Mu chuckled.
Faced with a smiling person, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t maintain her aloofness.
"Grandpa, I’ll first help my Fourth Uncle move things! Once everything’s inside, I’ll come in!"
After Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, she began moving things from the carriage.
Mr. Mu didn’t rest, clapped his hands, feeling spirited.
He voluntarily joined in to help move things.
The few of them quickly emptied the carriage together.
Mu Shuangshuang checked the carriage and tied the horse in the yard.
She followed Mr. Mu to the main room, where Qin Xianglan had already brewed tea, waiting for Mu Shuangshuang and Mr. Mu.
After not seeing her for a while, Mu Shuangshuang noticed after observing that out of everyone here, Qin Xianglan’s complexion was the best.
Not only was her face rosy, but her skin had significantly improved compared to before.
Also, her clothes seemed more upscale than they used to be!
It was peculiar; Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu were all sour and shabby-looking, but Qin Xianglan, a mere maid, looked so vibrant and radiant!
It seemed like she had been nourished by something!
Mu Shuangshuang had no idea that Qin Xianglan currently had a clandestine affair with Mu Dade, and every night, after everyone was asleep, Mu Dade was keen on taking Qin Xianglan out to enjoy good food.
Unlike in town, the county had night markets that could open until midnight.
With plenty of delicious foods, Qin Xianglan eating at night and gaining weight was no surprise!
However, it didn’t affect her beauty; Qin Xianglan had become even more attractive!
"Shuangshuang, why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"
After pouring the tea, Qin Xianglan noticed Mu Shuangshuang looking at her and couldn’t help but ask.
"No, nothing! Just noticing Aunt Qin looks much prettier now, more delicate than a flower!"
What woman doesn’t enjoy being complimented on her looks?
As soon as Mu Shuangshuang said this, Qin Xianglan smiled so much her mouth couldn’t close.
"You sweet-talking child! Too bad Auntie doesn’t have anything to treat you with, otherwise, I’d surely reward you!"
Beside them, Mrs. Lin was almost driven insane by jealousy.
She had also long noticed Qin Xianglan becoming more beautiful, with skin better than hers, despite Mrs. Lin using powder daily!
Since taking Mrs. Jin’s cosmetics, Mrs. Lin applied them each day.
Her face, not originally fair, under her care, not only failed to become prettier but with the daily makeup not removed, her skin became more and more sallow, with freckles increasing.
Currently, Mrs. Lin was worse than when she was farming in the countryside!
"Who knows what good things Xianglan has eaten! Maybe some highly nourishing soup!" Mrs. Lin spoke sourly.
Qin Xianglan felt displeased internally but forced herself to smile at Mrs. Lin, "Where’s that coming from, Sister Xiao Zao? I eat and live with you all, only recently found work and got a place to stay!"
Previously, Qin Xianglan was arranged by Mrs. Lin to sleep in the kitchen’s straw pile and later stayed in an inn under Mu Dade’s arrangements.
Afraid of being discovered, she found a nearby job making tofu, tricked the owner into finding her a rundown house with a flimsy door.
This gave her an excuse to sneak out and mingle with Mu Dade nightly!
"You just said you moved out; who knows, maybe you found something nourishing to eat while we weren’t looking!
Let me say Xianglan, though you’re a maid in our family, how can a maid eat better than the owners?"
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