activa-t Chapter 517 - 513: Huang Bita and Mu Dalang (Fourth Update)
Chapter 517 - 513: Huang Bita and Mu Dalang (Fourth Update)
With Matchmaker Sun’s assurance, Mu Shuangshuang felt relieved.This woman, although she usually talked nonsense, did have impressive connections.
The person Mu Shuangshuang wanted her to find was none other than Lu Yuanfeng’s mother.
If you persist, Mu Shuangshuang believed that she would surely find her.
"Since that’s the case, I’ll tell you why I’m so smart!" Mu Shuangshuang pretended to be mysterious, and as expected, Matchmaker Sun leaned in to listen.
"The fact is... my parents are very smart, so naturally, I am too!"
"..."
Matchmaker Sun was at a loss, but Mu Shuangshuang handed her a portrait and warned her not to tell anyone before running off quickly.
Matchmaker Sun considered herself unlucky and swore to have less contact with the girls from the Third Branch of the Old Mu Family!
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The next day, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng went to the town to sell cold noodles, while Mu Dalang went to meet Miss Huang. Fınd the newest release on novelhall.com
According to Shuangshuang, Mu Dalang had to settle this matter before Mu Danian returned, otherwise, Mu Danian would definitely cause trouble.
The three of them went together because Mu Shuangshuang promised to help convince Old Mrs. Mu and Mr. Mu.
Upon reaching the town, Mu Shuangshuang delivered the cold noodles and sold the freshly sprouted bean sprouts, then went to the place Matchmaker Sun had arranged.
Huang Family Village was about twenty to thirty miles from the town, similar to Er Gui Village, and it would take about an hour to get there.
Matchmaker Sun and Miss Huang left late and arrived at the town around noon.
Having met once before, there was no concern about recognizing the wrong person.
Mu Dalang was sitting at the table, sometimes standing up, sometimes sitting down, as if there were bugs on his seat.
"Big cousin, what’s wrong with you? Uncomfortable seat or are you hungry?"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled playfully and teased Mu Dalang without hesitation.
Mu Dalang’s face turned as red as a monkey’s bottom.
In his heart, he admired his cousin.
Bold in her actions, she did what she wanted to do.
He and Miss Huang, without their parents’ consent or arranged matchmaking, made such a big decision based solely on that fleeting moment of attraction.
Yet Mu Dalang didn’t regret it, he wanted to live for himself, just like Shuangshuang.
"Shuangshuang, do you think my outfit looks good?"
Mu Dalang asked again, unsure.
"Of course it looks good, my big cousin is handsome, any girl would like you!"
Mu Shuangshuang spoke the truth, Mu Dalang had been an apprentice in town for years, his attire was the best among all the men in the Old Mu Family.
He had a variety of styles, and the quality wasn’t bad either.
After Mu Shuangshuang spoke, she suddenly felt a piercing stare directed at her, turning she saw Lu Yuanfeng with his lips slightly pursed.
Shuangshuang knew that this little pot of jealousy had been tipped over.
She chuckled and then said seriously, "Big cousin, what I just said doesn’t count for me.
I’m very loyal in my feelings, apart from Fengzi, there’s not a hint of distraction in my eyes, so give up on those thoughts!"
This was probably the strangest expression of love Mu Dalang had ever seen.
He laughed heartily, the previous tension instantly disappearing!
He started looking forward to today.
After a while, Matchmaker Sun arrived with a man and a woman.
The man looked to be in his thirties, tall but like a skeleton, face glistening, appearing malnourished.
His clothes were full of patches, but his features resembled Miss Huang’s.
He should be her unmarried brother, and the eldest, because his back was slightly bent, a look acquired from years of hard work.
"Ah Bi, who’s this?"
The man spoke abruptly, asking in front of Mu Shuangshuang and the others.
Huang Bita’s face instantly turned red with embarrassment, she originally didn’t want her big brother to come, but he insisted on seeing for himself.
"He..."
Huang Bita pointed at Mu Dalang, who stood up blushing, unsure of what to do.
Mu Shuangshuang glanced at them; this didn’t look like a matchmaking, more like meeting the family.
The Huang family’s guardian was Huang Daniu.
On Mu Dalang’s side, it was her and Fengzi.
Both lowered their heads, not daring to look each other in the eye.
Huang Daniu unabashedly examined Mu Dalang, from looks to attire, and finally spoke after observing for a long time.
"Our family is very poor, we only have three acres of land, and it’s fourth-class barren land with no yield. Even daily subsistence is an issue."
The man’s opening line was quite unique, catching everyone’s attention.
"My little sister has been thoughtful since young, she saves food and clothes for us brothers, but even so, my sister is still my treasure.
If anyone dares to bully Ah Bi, I, Huang Daniu, would risk my life to not let them have peace!"
On this point, Mu Dalang wholeheartedly agreed.
He knew that today Huang Bita was willing to come over because she was willing to marry him and follow him, and he wouldn’t back down, regardless of what the family said.
If worst comes to worst, he’ll do like the Third Branch and separate to live on his own, after all, with the silver he has from selling sheep, it’s enough for him and Bita to live.
Since he’s resolved, Bita is his wife, and he’ll protect her.
"Huang Daniu, rest assured, if I marry Bita, I’ll treat her as my treasure, even if problems arise, I’ll never let her get hurt."
Mu Dalang’s words moved Huang Daniu deeply.
He knew his family’s condition well.
Poverty wasn’t the issue, the real problem was he and his brothers were burdens, unable to support themselves, any family that marries his sister will have concerns.
Plus, over the years, his sister became an old maid while taking care of them, missing the best age for marriage.
"As long as you treat my sister well, we won’t ask for the five taels of silver bride price from the Huang Family."
The man’s words were powerful, and there was not an ounce of joking.
Everyone present, including Matchmaker Sun, was stunned.
She had been matchmaking for many years, and not asking for a bride price upon marriage happened only twice; first being a pockmarked forty-year-old spinster in the Zhao family.
And the Second being Yu Si Niang from the Third Branch of the Mu Family.
Is Huang Bita about to be added to the list?
"Big brother, what are you talking about? Without the bride price, how will you and second brother afford to marry?"
"Without the bride price, do you intend to remain bachelors for life?"
Huang Bita’s voice was already choked with tears.
She chose to get married because of the bride price, three to five taels of silver would be enough to help her big brother find a woman who was already married.
A man can’t be single forever, he must settle down, marry, and continue the lineage!
Mu Shuangshuang could understand Huang Bita’s agitation because marriage is also one way to become wealthy for such a large family.
"Ah Bi, if you’re well, that’s better than anything else!" Huang Daniu said.
As things reached a point, Mu Shuangshuang stood up.
"Everyone, let’s not discuss this issue first, I’m more concerned about Miss Huang’s opinion of my big cousin."