From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 869 - 865: Hearts in Harmony (Part 1)

Yu Si Niang reminisced about the past.

It’s strange, those days that felt bitter at the time now evoke a strong sense of longing.

"Speaking of it, everyone most looked forward to celebrating New Year," Mu Dashan sighed.

"Yes, because it was so much better than usual. If we were lucky, there’d be plenty to eat," Yu Si Niang laughed.

"And there were fireworks. Last year, Grandma bought some for my little aunt, and they were beautiful," Little Zhi mumbled adorably.

After recuperating for half a year, not only had Mu Shuangshuang gained some weight, but even Little Zhi’s face had become rounder.

On the contrary, Yuanbao, who ate and drank well every day, showed signs of slimming down a bit.

Everyone was moving toward brighter prospects.

"This year our family also bought some. Little Zhi, how about you set off the fireworks during New Year?" Mu Shuangshuang half-jokingly suggested.

No one expected Little Zhi to nod in agreement directly.

"Since everyone is so happy, why don’t we all talk about our understanding of the New Year?" Yu Si Niang proposed.

Everyone was happy to oblige.

Each person shared their insights about the New Year, while Mu Shuangshuang rested her chin in her hand, quietly listening to the others’ interpretations.

She was from the 21st century, and New Year didn’t hold as much significance to her as it did to the people in this era.

The foods and items only available during the New Year were easily accessible to her in her past life.

But the joy, she couldn’t grasp.

Mu Shuangshuang even found it strange; even though material wealth was abundant, there always seemed to be a spiritual emptiness.

No matter how good the food was, no matter how much money she had, nothing could make her genuinely laugh from the heart.

But now, it’s different. In this era, she’s experienced many things—being bullied, not having a meal to eat, often being mistreated...

With these experiences, as she looks back at things she didn’t care much for, they seem incredibly important now.

"Shuangshuang, what does the New Year look like in your eyes?" Yu Si Niang asked curiously.

In the previous years, the original owner of the body was muddle-headed, not very sharp, and Mu Shuangshuang hadn’t accepted the original owner’s memories.

So she really didn’t know what New Year was like.

Mu Shuangshuang shook her head.

"I don’t remember! But after this year’s New Year, if you ask me again next year, Mother, I’ll definitely know the answer!"

This reply brought another bout of laughter from everyone.

Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang followed Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan, with the three children running ahead. The street was already crowded, but everyone was considerate, doing their best not to bump into others.

Lu Yuanfeng grinned widely, his face beaming with happiness.

Suddenly, he felt warmth on his hand; a small hand grabbed his palm.

The warmth traveled from his palm to his chest.

Lu Yuanfeng felt a comforting warmth, as if a cat was gently scratching at his heart.

He clasped Mu Shuangshuang’s hand, his broad palm enclosing her smaller one.

The two of them shared a silent understanding, their hearts in tune.

*

After wandering for a while, Mu Shuangshuang suddenly said, "By the way, should we bring something to the Xue Family? Xue Yi did help us, and Xue Zheng too. After the New Year, we won’t have a chance to see them again, so why not prepare a red envelope as advance New Year’s money?"

Speaking of which, it was Xue Yi who introduced the teacher to the village private school. Without Xue Yi, the private school might not have been established.

Even if it were, we would have to settle for Liu Zian’s classmate, Chen Sheng, which wouldn’t be ideal.

Also, even though she sold the cold noodles’ recipe and didn’t take much Silver, it was still considered an investment with Xue Yi. Who knows how much money she’ll make from it later on, even she couldn’t predict.

In short, Mu Shuangshuang made sure not to lose out with Xue Yi.

Lu Yuanfeng nodded.

"Indeed, we should visit Old Mrs. Xue. But we left without bringing anything, what should we do?" Lu Yuanfeng answered.

In the morning when we set out, everyone was focused on going to town to buy things and prepare for the New Year. No one thought about visiting Old Mrs. Xue’s house, so naturally, nothing was brought along.

"Well, let me think!"

Mu Shuangshuang racked her brain, which hadn’t been used for a while.

The Xue Family is a wealthy family, and they don’t care about gold and silver treasures.

Moreover, the old lady doesn’t have many hobbies. She likes to eat Lianzi, but it’s not the season for Lianzi now.

So what should we give the old lady?

Mu Shuangshuang pondered as she walked.

Suddenly, she remembered wanting to make pickles earlier; since she had thought of it, why not go ahead? Besides, no one was charging her for it.

This way, she wouldn’t have to go out of her way to prepare another gift.

"Fengzi, let’s do as before and bring pickles to the old lady. Didn’t she say she liked them last time?"

Lu Yuanfeng remembered Mu Shuangshuang had previously made a jar for the old lady, and she mentioned several times that she found them delicious. Mu Shuangshuang hadn’t found the time to make more, but if she had the time now, making another jar wouldn’t be a problem.

"Why don’t we buy the ingredients first? Later, we can make them at the restaurant and then deliver them?"

Fulin Restaurant may not be open, but many things were still stored there.

The ingredients for pickles, as well as the firewood for cooking.

Mu Shuangshuang grinned slightly, "Fengzi, you do have a better brain. I was just thinking of taking everything directly to the Xue house to make there."

Lu Yuanfeng shook his head helplessly.

This kind of idea, only Shuangshuang could come up with.

"Let’s discuss this with Uncle Dashan and Aunt Si first, so they won’t worry about us later," Lu Yuanfeng suggested.

"Alright, you wait here for a bit; I’ll go find Father and Mother!"

Mu Shuangshuang walked a short distance ahead to catch up with Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan.

She asked the couple to watch the three children, and at noon, they would meet at Fulin Restaurant for lunch.

The supplies could be bought at the market.

Since it was New Year’s, spending a bit more was fine; they didn’t need to be so tight-fisted.

Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan agreed with Mu Shuangshuang’s words.

Cooking their own meal, even with higher cost, was still much cheaper than eating at someone else’s restaurant, which would cost one or several taels of Silver per meal.

"Shuangshuang, don’t worry about us. You and Fengzi go take care of things; we’re here. Rest assured, we’ll buy whatever the kids want to eat."

With that, Mu Shuangshuang returned to find Lu Yuanfeng.

Having been to the market before, buying things was quick and efficient.

In no time, Mu Shuangshuang gathered everything she needed.

Additionally, they bought ten large jars—one for the Xue Family and the other nine to take home.

With all the materials ready, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng returned to the restaurant early, fetched water, and prepared vegetables. They were quite familiar with these tasks.

Soon, a jar of pickles was ready.