From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 925 - 921: I Want a Child (Second Update)

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were discussing their next steps while helping Huang Bita wash pots and scrub dishes.

After Huang Bita carried a bowl of tofu pudding back to her room, she decided to clear up something that had been on her mind.

"Da Lang, this tofu pudding is from Shuangshuang’s house. I served you a bowl because you’ve worked hard these past few days."

Mu Dalang, having been busy all day with pig farming, had been up early and working late without resting.

From buying piglets to selecting the pig farm location, Mu Dalang had personally handled everything.

In just a single day, Mu Dalang appeared much more worn out.

He accepted the tofu pudding that Huang Bita handed over, just about to drink it when he looked up to ask her.

"Did you have some?"

"Yes! I had some fresh from the pot. Hurry up and drink it while it’s still good," urged Huang Bita.

Mu Dalang downed the entire bowl of tofu pudding in one go.

After he finished, Bita stepped forward to take the bowl.

But instead of returning the bowl, she kept her eyes fixed on Mu Dalang, looking thoughtful.

"What’s wrong? Bita, is there something you want to tell me?"

Huang Bita, holding the bowl, thought for a moment before speaking, "Da Lang, there’s something I want to discuss with you. I... I want to have a child."

It’s not unreasonable for Huang Bita to want a child, considering the usual desires of newlyweds.

But ever since their wedding day, the two hadn’t been intimate, so having a child wasn’t realistic.

"Bita... could you give me some time? I... I want to think about having a child later."

Mu Dalang never expected Huang Bita to bring up the subject of children.

Regarding this matter, he had always had a burden on his mind.

The trouble in his heart wasn’t about anything else; it was about the shadow outside their door every night.

Countless times, Mu Dalang had noticed that shadow.

Whenever he looked towards the door, he could see that shadow.

It pressed against the window, constantly staring at him and Huang Bita’s room.

Many times, Mu Dalang had the urge to go out and see, but he never had the courage, fearing what might be outside the door could harm him and Huang Bita.

"Da Lang, be honest with me, alright? Do you... think I’m too old and regret marrying me?"

This was the answer Huang Bita feared the most.

Even more than Mu Shuangshuang’s suggestion that Mu Dalang had health problems, it scared her.

Initially, when Mu Dalang wanted to marry her, almost the entire Old Mu Family was opposed.

If it hadn’t been for Shuangshuang, who came up with that plan, the two would never have come together.

Mu Dalang was stunned, looking at Huang Bita with a face full of astonishment.

He didn’t understand why Huang Bita would say such things; deep down, he had never minded that she was older.

He had always felt that Huang Bita was the bride he was looking for.

"Bita, I don’t know why you’d think that. But I want to say, I married you entirely because I love you as a person," Mu Dalang declared.

Huang Bita replied, "If that’s the case, why don’t you touch me? Could it be that you really have a problem? Da Lang, tell me the truth, alright? If you are sick, we can... go see a doctor together. We can surely cure it."

"I’m not sick, really! Bita, could you please give me some more time on this matter? I promise I’ll take care of it."

Mu Dalang never dared to tell Huang Bita about the shadow, fearing that he might frighten her.

"Da Lang, I’ll be honest with you. Grandma cursed at me today! She called me a barren hen like my aunt and even kicked over the footwashing water I prepared for her.

And our mother, she also mentioned that since I married into the Old Mu Family, there’s been no movement in my belly? Da Lang, I really don’t know what to do anymore. Can you help me, please? 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Aren’t spouses supposed to be open with each other? I’ve told you everything that happened today, so please tell me what’s on your mind, so we can face it together, alright?"

Looking at Mu Dalang, Huang Bita’s eyes were already brimming with tears.

Large teardrops hovered in her eyes, ready to fall at any moment.

"Don’t cry... I’ll tell, can’t I?"

At this point, Mu Dalang realized that if he kept silent, it would be truly unfair to Huang Bita.

He sighed and said, "I don’t know if it’s just my imagination. But every night, I feel there’s a shadow outside our room.

It keeps watching us, observing our every move. Whenever I have the thought of being intimate with you... that shadow appears before me. I’m really scared..."

As the truth emerged, Huang Bita couldn’t quite believe it. The reason she had imagined all along wasn’t the real reason.

Da Lang didn’t dislike her for being older or regret marrying her.

Nor was it because Da Lang had any health problems.

Instead... it was a shadow.

At this moment, Huang Bita didn’t know how to handle the situation. She wanted to consult Mu Shuangshuang and get her advice.

"Da Lang, you rest for now! I’m going to return the empty bowl to the third branch and then come back."

Mu Dalang, seeing that Huang Bita was going out, struggled to get up from the bed.

"I’ll go with you."

But his hand was held down by Huang Bita.

"No need, you rest! You’ve had a long day, and you have to go out early tomorrow. I’m just going for a bit and will be right back."

"Will you be alright by yourself?"

Mu Dalang indeed felt tired, and if he could rest immediately, it would be ideal.

"Of course, no problem! You can rest assured!"

Having said that, Huang Bita took the bowl and headed in the direction of the third branch.

As she passed by the kitchen, she glanced inside and found Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng cleaning up.

By the time she entered the kitchen, the only thing left was to sweep the floor.

The pots, bowls, and stove in the kitchen were all cleaned and orderly.

"Wow, Shuangshuang, you and Fengzi, why did you finish everything? Didn’t we agree that I would do it myself?"

Mu Shuangshuang smiled, "Fengzi and I happened to be free, so we finished it for you. Only the floor is left. Give me the bowl; I’ll take it back myself."

Instead of immediately handing the bowl to Shuangshuang, Huang Bita asked, "Shuangshuang, can you step out for a moment? I have something I’d like to discuss with you."

Mu Shuangshuang handed the broom to Lu Yuanfeng.

She followed Huang Bita to the dining area where the family usually ate.

"Sister-in-law, did Brother Da Lang tell you something that you’re uncertain about and want to ask me?"

Huang Bita nodded, "Yes, your big brother said that the reason he hasn’t been intimate with me is that he sees a shadow outside our room every night, watching us.

But I’ve never seen it. Do you think... do you think your big brother is possessed?"