From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 870 - 866: Backing Is Gone (Second Update)
On the way to the Xue Family, Mu Shuangshuang felt a bit uneasy.
It’s been a long time since she’d seen Xue Zheng, and she didn’t know how the kid was doing.
Along the way, Mu Shuangshuang kept tugging at her sleeve until she reached the Xue Mansion and finally calmed down a little.
As soon as Housekeeper Xue saw Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, he immediately came to greet them.
"Miss Shuangshuang, Young Master Yuanfeng, you’re finally here. A few days later, our Old Mrs. and Young Master Sun would be heading to the Capital."
"What? Wasn’t it said that someone would send them?" Mu Shuangshuang was puzzled.
Originally, Old Mrs. Xue said she would send her grandson to the Capital while she stayed in Qingshan Town.
Also, Xue Yi couldn’t leave because of business, so he had to stay in Qingshan Town as well.
"It’s more than that. Even our master is going to the Capital, saying it’s to expand business there." Housekeeper Xue explained seriously.
Fearing Mu Shuangshuang might not understand, he added, "In other words, this mansion will only have a few servants left to tidy up and clean, and even these old bones of mine are going to the Capital."
Mu Shuangshuang understood, which meant that this time, the Xue Family was moving entirely.
"But isn’t the Xue Family’s restaurant just starting up? Will it still be open?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.
Housekeeper Xue shook his head, "No, the cooks and everything will be moved to the Capital. Master said the restaurant will be turned into a fabric shop, selling clothes and patterns transported from the Capital, so more women in town can connect with the Capital."
Xue Yi’s vision was longer than anyone else’s.
After two years of recovery, the entire Da Ning Dynasty was almost restored.
Those with money and power have tightened their money again. If he stays in a small place like Qingshan Town, he won’t make any money. It would be better to take advantage of his elder brother’s connections in the Capital.
He must quickly establish a foothold in the Capital.
As for Qingshan Town, as long as he does well in the Capital, the hicks there would have to give him some face.
"Thank you, Housekeeper Xue! If it weren’t for your explanations, I wouldn’t have understood." Mu Shuangshuang said respectfully.
"No need to thank me. You and Young Master Yuanfeng are among the most straightforward people I’ve ever seen coming to the Xue Family.
In my eyes, you are half a son and daughter to me. I heard you’re going to open a restaurant in Qingshan Town.
Don’t be afraid of anything. Although the Xue Family’s business isn’t here anymore, they still have shops here.
Later, I’ll inform the shopkeeper managing the fabric shop. If you have any difficulties, you can go to him. Although not every problem can be solved, at least you’re under the Xue Family’s banner!"
Housekeeper Xue tirelessly instructed Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.
Yet, in his heart, he still felt uneasy.
Having been a housekeeper for over ten years, he knew well that once people left, the warmth would cool.
Once Old Mrs. Xue left Qingshan Town, no matter how prestigious the Xue Family’s name was, it might not suppress the families that would rise after the Xue Family left.
"Housekeeper Xue, thank you so much."
Mu Shuangshuang expressed her gratitude.
Housekeeper Xue held a different significance to Mu Shuangshuang; her first earnings, which seemed to be seven coins, were earned from him.
At her most challenging time in this world, it was Housekeeper Xue’s appearance that gave her a glimmer of hope.
Now that he’s leaving, he gave her so many instructions, which made Mu Shuangshuang feel a bit sentimental.
Perhaps seeing Mu Shuangshuang’s emotions, Housekeeper Xue pointed to Lu Yuanfeng and said, "Silly boy, this silly boy is quite good.
He’s loyal, honest, and capable. He doesn’t shy away from problems, and most importantly, his eyes are only on you.
Seize the opportunity. If you ever return to Qingshan Town, I hope you’ve already established a family and career."
Housekeeper Xue spoke more and more.
When he realized he was being too verbose, he suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
"Alright, quickly follow me to see Old Mrs. and Young Master Sun!" Housekeeper Xue made a gesture of invitation.
After exchanging glances, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng followed Housekeeper Xue into the Xue Mansion. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
The items that Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng brought were lifted by two strong servants called by Housekeeper Xue, to be shown to Old Mrs. Xue, hoping she would be pleased.
After all, the things she had talked about for so long needed to be well taken care of.
In the back courtyard
Old Mrs. Xue was sunbathing, and not far from her, Xue Zheng was squatting on the ground. In front of Xue Zheng was a group of chubby, well-fed rabbits.
The rabbits looked adorable as they basked in the sun, occasionally flipping their bellies out.
Xue Zheng smiled gently at the rabbits and occasionally turned back to say a few words to Old Mrs. Xue.
He was completely normal now.
Though he still missed the simple life at Mu Shuangshuang’s house, Old Mrs. Xue said that all good things must come to an end.
No one can be together forever.
He would grow up, and the kids at Shuangshuang’s house would grow up too.
"Old Mrs., Xue Zheng..." Mu Shuangshuang softly called out.
Xue Zheng turned sharply, seeing Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng, and ran straight towards them.
Mu Shuangshuang spread her arms naturally, and Xue Zheng fell directly into her embrace.
The two of them hugged each other tightly.
Old Mrs. Xue got up from her armchair, looking at the two old acquaintances, a wide smile spreading across her face.
"Yesterday, Ju’er mentioned the roosters had a fight in the back courtyard, and I wondered if there were guests coming today. Who would’ve thought, there really are guests."
"Housekeeper, serve tea and snacks. Also, go to my room and bring the fabric I prepared for Shuang and Feng.
Plus, the dried mushrooms that someone sent me a few days ago, bring all of them out."
Old Mrs. Xue’s voice was full of energy.
Her voice was loud, yet very endearing.
The housekeeper listened to Old Mrs. Xue’s instructions and quickly got busy.
Of course, he didn’t forget to remind Old Mrs. Xue, "Madam, Young Master Yuanfeng and Miss Shuangshuang brought you the pickles you’ve been wanting."
Old Mrs. Xue became even more delighted.
She stared intently at the jar of pickles and instructed the servants to carry it to the kitchen.
"Be careful not to spill it, that’s a treasure you can’t buy with money!" Old Mrs. Xue said.
The servants became even more cautious.
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Xue Zheng still didn’t want to let go of Mu Shuangshuang, his head buried in her stomach, mumbling, "Sister Shuangshuang, why did you come? What about Yuanbao and Xiao Han? And Little Zhi."
Among the group of kids, Xue Zheng was the oldest.
But during his stay at Mu Shuangshuang’s house, it was the three kids who led him in their play.
All kinds of mischief were done together by the four of them.
It was Xue Zheng’s first time with others blowing up cow dung or using slingshots against the village bullies.
Thinking about it, he missed Little Zhi and Yuanbao even more, maybe even more than he missed Mu Shuangshuang herself.
"They’re playing in town, and we’ll have lunch at our newly opened restaurant. Xiao Zheng, do you want to come?"
