Chapter 56: The Uproar
Hearing what Mo Bajin said, Yiyi raised an eyebrow and said, "Actually, it’s nothing much, just that Mo Yougen’s wife needs to go see Li Xue’er’s son."
Mo Bajin looked at Yiyi with a face full of confusion and frowned, "Having Mo Yougen’s wife go see Li Xue’er’s son? What kind of plan are you plotting?"
"Don’t worry about what I’m plotting, as long as you can manage this, I’ll have you jumping around by tomorrow. However... you must let Mo Yougen’s wife see the lower back of Li Xue’er’s son."
Although he didn’t understand what Mo Yiyi was plotting, Mo Bajin still nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll definitely get this done for you, but..."
At the end, he looked at Yiyi with eyes full of expectation and said, "In my current weak and powerless state, I can’t do much. You better cure me first so that I can carry out what you’ve asked."
"Alright."
Yiyi readily agreed, then with a sly smile, said, "But don’t think of backing out, because you have to take the medicine twice. After the first dose, you’ll be full of energy, but that’s only temporary. You’ll need the second dose five days later for a full recovery. You should have enough time to finish the task by then, right?"
Hearing Yiyi’s words, Mo Bajin gave her a deep look, finally nodding and saying, "Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get your task done." He didn’t expect Mo Yiyi, this little girl, to have so many tricks, but at this point, he had no choice but to compromise.
Seeing Mo Bajin agree, Yiyi cheerfully took out a pill and said, "Take it now."
Mo Bajin took the pill and swallowed it whole.
The effect of the pill was very good. In no time, Mo Bajin felt strength gradually returning to his body and he got out of bed immediately.
"When did you learn all this, little girl?"
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn’t understand how Mo Guowei’s youngest daughter knew these things.
"Don’t worry about it, just remember your promise."
After saying this, Yiyi quickly left Luwei Village and headed towards town.
Once she got home, she found that Mo Xiaohong had already returned, and Yiyi’s face was full of joy, "Sister, you seem to be home early today."
Mo Xiaohong heard this and nodded with a smile, saying, "Yes, I got off work a bit early today. Did you just come back from studying? I heard from Mom that you went to Grandma Jiang’s house next door to study with her grandson."
"Haha, yes."
Yiyi answered vaguely, then quickly changed the subject, "Sister, have you seen the handkerchiefs Mom embroidered?"
Speaking of which, Mo Xiaohong was full of excitement.
"I saw them, they’re really beautiful. I never expected Mom’s embroidery to be so good. I haven’t seen her work before. I really like the peony-embroidered handkerchief, and the others she embroidered are also very pretty. I’m sure they’ll sell."
Mo Xiaohong hadn’t thought Ding Yuejun’s embroidery could earn money, but after seeing the handkerchiefs her mother made today, she immediately changed her mind.
"So Mom has already started on other handkerchiefs."
Being busy with things in Luwei Village these days, Yiyi hadn’t paid much attention to these.
"Yes, she’s almost done with them. I think the day after tomorrow we can go to the market and have a try."
While the sisters were talking, Ding Yuejun came out with the last dish of soup, "Dinner’s ready."
Yiyi and Mo Xiaohong stopped chatting and happily brought Mo Shan to the table.
This time, Mo Xiaohong could rest for a day, so by the next day, the whole family enjoyed a relaxing and pleasant day together.
While things were warm and lively on Yiyi’s side, Luwei Village was already in an uproar.
Mo Yougen’s wife, Jin Duoduo, stormed into the Lu Family with a face full of anger, "Mo Yougen, you beastly thing, having affairs behind my back, and with Li Xue’er, that widow, no less."
"What are you doing?"
Seeing his wife ignoring everything, Mo Yougen stood up with a face dark as a storm, his eyes almost spitting fire. He never thought his wife would come to the Lu Family and make a scene.
At this moment, Jin Duoduo could care less about anything. She was blazing with anger, wanting to burn everything down, as she pointed at Mo Yougen’s nose and cursed, "What am I doing? You know very well in your heart. That widow Li Xue’er’s son is actually yours. Haha... Jiang Huirong’s head is now a field of green grass."
Besides Mo Yougen, there were quite a few people around, including Mr. Lu’s daughter and son-in-law. Their gazes toward Mo Yougen changed.
Upon hearing his wife’s words, a dark gleam flashed in Mo Yougen’s eyes, but his expression remained unchanged, "You crazy woman, what nonsense are you spouting? Li Xue’er is already about to marry Jiang Huirong. Don’t spread rumors, or if people come looking for trouble, I won’t help you then."
"Ha... Mo Yougen, you’re still denying it now. Today I happened to see that widow Li Xue’er’s son. He has a leaf-shaped birthmark on his lower back, a birthmark that’s a family trait of yours. Kai Le has it on his back, and yours is on your shoulder. If you’re so innocent, show your birthmark to everyone."
Hearing Jin Duoduo’s words, the people around couldn’t help but start discussing.
"Could this be true? It seems like what his wife says is reasonable and well-grounded. It almost sounds true."
"I also feel like it could be true. But... if it is true, then that’s really surprising."
As a few people talked, their voices lowered, but the small talk didn’t stop.
At this time, Mr. Lu’s daughter stood up directly.
"Mo Yougen, if you and your wife want to argue, take it outside. My dad always liked peace and quiet, and he definitely doesn’t want to hear your squabbles here."
Hearing this, Mo Yougen didn’t object, stood up, and, with some remorse, looked at Lu Shuang and said, "A Shuang, I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb Uncle Lu. I’ll take your sister-in-law outside now."
After saying this, Mo Yougen gave Jin Duoduo a sharp look, then dragged her out, lowering his voice with a chilly expression, "Jin Duoduo, what madness are you on today, can’t you see the occasion?"
Jin Duoduo was a bit chilled by her husband’s look, but remembering what she saw, she stiffened her neck and said, "I’m not crazy. Do you dare deny that Li Xue’er’s son isn’t your son?"
"Of course not."
With many people around, Mo Yougen naturally wouldn’t admit it.
"Mo Yougen, come with me to find that widow Li Xue’er right now, and we’ll talk it out. I want to see if you’ve wronged me."
Hearing this, Mo Yougen’s face was dark as night.
"Uncle Lu just passed away, and I should be here keeping vigil. Jin Duoduo, get your priorities straight and stop talking nonsense.