Chapter 1165: Chapter 1161: A Strange Encounter in the Mountains (Third Update)

Mu Dalang is also a quick-tempered person, who acts on impulse.

As soon as he said he would go to Mu Dade to ask for money, he immediately went to him, without any delay.

Mu Shuangshuang chuckled but didn’t bother to join in the fun.

She went back to the yard and happened to see Yu Si Niang clearing the dining table, with Lu Yuanfeng helping on the side. When he saw Mu Shuangshuang, Lu Yuanfeng’s smile brightened considerably.

Mu Shuangshuang grinned and stepped forward to help.

"Mom, take a break, Fengzi and I will handle this." Mu Shuangshuang said.

Yu Si Niang smiled at the tacit understanding between the two and turned to grab a shovel to clean the pigsty.

After tidying up the dining table, Mu Shuangshuang washed the dishes while Lu Yuanfeng fetched water for her.

Looking up, she saw Lu Yuanfeng staring at her, his gaze unbearably intense.

She blushed and whispered, "Why are you looking at me?"

Lu Yuanfeng chuckled, "Hehe, because you look good!"

Mu Shuangshuang said half-heartedly, "Aren’t you tired of looking for so long?"

Lu Yuanfeng shook his head and answered seriously, "No, the more I look, the more I like!"

"You..." Mu Shuangshuang was helpless.

This guy was getting better at making girls happy. If this goes on, who knows how many girls he’ll charm.

It seemed like Lu Yuanfeng knew what Mu Shuangshuang was thinking, as he blushed and explained to her, "Shuangshuang, I only say these words to you. I don’t even take a glance at other girls!"

Deep down, Mu Shuangshuang felt as sweet as honey, but she still said, "That’s what you said, I didn’t say anything!"

Lu Yuanfeng nodded and added,

"Shuangshuang, just now I discussed with Uncle Dashan, there’s not much work left in the fields... You and Aunt Si can rest at home today, we guys will handle the rest."

Mu Shuangshuang smiled and nodded, "Alright, for lunch today, I’ll make cold noodles, cold skin, and some small cold dishes... The melons in the field should be ripe, if there are any, I’ll pick some and let you all have a taste."

Lu Yuanfeng’s eyes opened wide with a surprised smile at Mu Shuangshuang’s response.

He then said somewhat bashfully, "I thought I’d have to talk to you for a long time, I had thought of many things to convince you to rest at home."

Mu Shuangshuang was never lazy with work, getting her to stay home wasn’t an easy task.

Lu Yuanfeng wasn’t confident he could persuade Shuangshuang at first.

As it turned out, he was worrying too much!

"Because I believe in your efficiency! Besides, you work so hard, we definitely can’t slack off on the food. So, you guys go outside with peace of mind, I promise to make you all kinds of delicious food!"

The real reason Mu Shuangshuang stayed home, apart from making tasty food for the hardworking men, was to take care of Xiao Han.

Xiao Han got injured, and couldn’t be left unattended.

She filled a water flask for each of Lu Yuanfeng, Mu Dashan, and Xing Beichen, and watched them walk toward the third branch field.

After they disappeared from sight, Mu Shuangshuang soaked some mung beans, preparing to make cold noodles later.

Once the mung beans were soaking, she changed Xiao Han’s dressings, told Xiao Han she needed to go to the mountains, found the backpack and small hoe she’d need, and went into the mountain with Little Black and Little Black Dog.

Since she said she’d make cold dishes, she needed to go to the mountain to dig some fish mint roots and gather some wild vegetables too.

The wild vegetables are delicious, blanch them in boiling water, then mix them with a bit of sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili sauce... Just imagining the flavor was enough to make Mu Shuangshuang drool a little.

Snapping back to reality, Mu Shuangshuang started watching her step, searching for mushrooms and wood ear fungi.

Stopping and starting along the way, she had dug up quite a few wild vegetables into her backpack.

"The air in the forest is still the best, breathing it in feels sweet," Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t help but exclaim.

Treading on the unique dead branches and leaves of the mountain forest, she looked at the scenery of the mountains.

Birds chirping, flowers fragrant, clear mountains, and beautiful water, perfectly described the scene Mu Shuangshuang was seeing now.

With great scenery and a good mood, Mu Shuangshuang was full of energy and ventured deeper into the mountain.

In the past, whenever she went with Lu Yuanfeng, he never let her into the deep mountains, so she always had special expectations for them.

After walking a ways, she hadn’t noticed any difference between the deep mountains and the places she used to go.

However, there were more mushrooms on the ground, and Mu Shuangshuang collected mushrooms the entire way, quickly filling her backpack.

She instinctively looked back, and realized that Little Black and Little Black Dog had separated from her at some point.

Right there, she was all alone—

The forest was silent, and even the bird calls had disappeared at some point.

Mu Shuangshuang suddenly felt a bit tense, and even regretted not listening to Fengzi and avoiding the deep forest.

Adjusting the backpack on her shoulder, Mu Shuangshuang quickly dashed down the trail.

Suddenly...

A shadow flashed before her eyes, and Mu Shuangshuang stepped back several times, cautiously scanning her surroundings.

The area was still silent, as if the shadow just now was her imagination.

Half-squatting, Mu Shuangshuang fumbled in the dirt to pick up a rock.

Feeling a bit more stable after grabbing the rock.

Just about ready to continue heading down the mountain, rustling sounds suddenly emerged from the low shrubs on either side of the path, as if something was moving back and forth in the underbrush.

Mu Shuangshuang gripped the rock tightly and shouted, "What’s there, come out!"

The sounds stopped immediately.

Mu Shuangshuang’s heart beat faster. She called out, "Little Black... Little Black Dog, is that you?"

Nothing in the bushes responded to her.

Sweat streamed down her face. Whatever it was in the bushes, it wasn’t Little Black or Little Black Dog.

A snake?

Or some other animal?

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t sure whether she should quickly run down the mountain or confront and find out what it was.

In the end, she chose the latter.

She squatted down again and picked up a few more rocks, tossing one into the underbrush.

In a flash, a black shadow jumped out...

(Little Theater:

Lu Yuanfeng: Shuangshuang, what is an Alipay password red envelope?

Mu Shuangshuang: It’s a fun game. They say if you enter: [Lu Chengfeng wishes book fans a Happy New Year] in a place called Alipay, you can get a red envelope.

Lu Yuanfeng: Really, but... why can’t I get one?

Mu Shuangshuang: Silly, you’re from ancient times. In ancient times, New Year’s money is copper coins and silver. When New Year comes...

Lu Yuanfeng: When New Year comes, I’ll give you a big red envelope, but you must marry me!

PS: The little theater was a bit awkward to write, haha! You guys should understand, right? Just enter the password to get Fengfeng’s red envelope, limited quantity, first come first served!)