Chapter 517: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 517: A Plan with No Regrets (1)
Upon learning that Wu shi and her daughter had been taken away by Mo Yan, Hong shi was furious. She banged pots and pans, sat at the doorstep, and cursed angrily throughout the noon.
Mo Yongxi was even more discontented, continuously cursing Wu shi and her daughter. It wasn't clear if this stemmed from anger or jealousy, perhaps both. Others in the Mo family kept their thoughts to themselves, silent and contemplative.
Only Mo Yonglu, who hadn't gone to work in the city today, couldn't bear it any longer. Ignoring the midday heat, he picked up a hoe and went out to the fields. Before leaving, he looked disappointedly at Mo Yongfu, who stood silently under the eaves of the house. "Before, I always thought Big Brother was just a bit dull, not good at socializing but kind to his wife and children. Now I realize, not only are you dull, you're also heartless! You will regret this. Someday, you will regret driving Sister-in-law and Big Niece out of the house today!"
After saying this, he glanced pityingly at his pale-faced elder brother and left without turning back.
This household was no longer the same as before. Perhaps it had always been this way, but he had failed to see it clearly himself. This family had decayed to its core, with no hope in sight. Perhaps one day, this family wouldn't even accommodate him anymore, or maybe he would leave on his own...
Mo Yongfu leaned against the wall as if drained of energy, gradually sliding down to the ground. His unfocused eyes stared into an unknown void. Suddenly, a faint figure appeared before him, walking away with its back turned. He reached out hastily, trying to grab hold, but the figure vanished abruptly, leaving only a faint breeze passing through his fingertips, leaving no trace.
Mo Yongfu stared blankly at his own hand, unsure of what memory had surfaced. His face contorted with intense pain. He buried his head deeply into his knees, hands tightly clutching them. His shoulders trembled violently, suppressed sobs escaping through his knees. But the woman who had once regarded him as her everything, the woman he had abandoned, would never appear before him again with gentle words of comfort.
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"Yan, just find us a room for my daughter and me to settle down. Why bother with so many things?" Wu Shi looked at the well-furnished and elegantly decorated room with tables, chairs, beds, and cabinets, feeling both helpless and grateful.
Mo Yan poured water for the mother and daughter, scolding gently, "These things were already set up when we moved. Now that Aunt Wu and Da Ni are moving in"
Since being driven out of the old Mo family, Wu Shi no longer used the Mo surname. Mo Yan's address to her also changed from the previous aunt-by-marriage to Aunt Wu, still calling herself a niece.
Hearing Mo Yan's words, Wu Shi was skeptical. She looked down at the round table in front of her. Seeing that the paint on it did not look freshly applied, she believed Mo Yan's words and her smile became more natural. "My daughter and I have never lived in such a good house before. This time, we really owe it to ah Yan for your blessings! In a few days, when I build my own house, I will also build a spacious brick-and-tile house with a large courtyard, raise chickens, grow vegetables, and it will be even better."
Mo Yan was stunned, then understood the implied meaning in her words, and smiled, saying, "If it's your own place, of course, you should tidy it up nicely. Living there will be more comfortable."
Their own house was large, with many rooms and spacious grounds, enough to accommodate dozens or even hundreds of people. Even if Aunt Wu and her daughter continued to live there, it wouldn't be a problem. Now that Aunt Wu planned to build her own house and didn't want to stay long at their home, it was clear that she had her own considerations. Forcing them to stay would be unwise.
Moreover, the snack stall had been open for almost four months now. Because the few dishes they served were unique and delicious, business had been good all these months, and the monthly income was considerable. Even though several others had imitated them later, it had not affected them too much.
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