Chapter 1715 - 1710: Training Mu Dalang

"Why not? Your life is getting better and better now. With more effort, saving some money, it’s completely possible to buy a house in the county!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"No, Shuangshuang, I’m raising pigs now. It looks like I can earn several taels, even over ten taels of silver a year.

But I can’t leave the village. If I leave, without work, I’ll gradually starve even in the county!"

Mu Dalang was very clear about his current situation.

He knew how his family’s foundation was built up.

Without the rural job of feeding pigs, slaughtering pigs, and selling pigs, he couldn’t support himself and his wife at all.

He could starve, but his wife surely couldn’t be hungry, right?

"Big cousin, right now, I have something I’d like you to try!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"What is it?" Mu Dalang asked.

"Let’s go inside, rest for a while, and find a restaurant to eat while we discuss!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s dessert shop indeed needed someone she could trust.

Moreover, this person had to be absolutely loyal and capable.

Currently, the people she considered were Mu Dalang and Yu Liulang.

However, Feng Xiaohua had just given birth to twins, and her sixth uncle’s thoughts were always in the tea garden, so the only candidate left was Mu Dalang.

Two days ago, she discussed with Fengzi, and Fengzi’s thoughts were the same as hers.

Instead of finding a stranger and slowly nurturing them, it’s better to choose Mu Dalang.

First, he could be trusted.

Second, Mu Dalang had the desire for a better life.

The four returned to the main room, and Niu Laoscar brewed a pot of tea.

After resting for a while, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng went inside to change clothes.

When they came out again, both were dressed glamorously.

Breaking norms, Mu Shuangshuang wore a silver hairpin on her head, looking much better compared to her usual plain appearance.

"Let’s go eat!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

Everyone followed, heading again to Jiu Si Xuan.

When they arrived, it was the busiest time at Jiu Si Xuan, with guests coming in one after another.

But as soon as they arrived, the shopkeeper immediately arranged a private room for Mu Shuangshuang.

With the dishes served, Mu Shuangshuang continued discussing the matter with Mu Dalang.

"Big cousin, I won’t hide from you. Fengzi and I plan to open a dessert shop in the county!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"Dessert shop? Selling sweet water?" Mu Dalang asked curiously.

"No, more upscale than sweet water! If things go as planned, our shop should become the most lively place in the county this summer."

Just the ice series she’s showcasing is bound to be a hit without a doubt.

After listening to Mu Shuangshuang, Mu Dalang’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

But then he became downtrodden again, "But I don’t know how to do any of that!"

"You can learn if you can’t do it! Moreover, I’m not asking you to make desserts, but to be the shopkeeper!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"Shopkeeper?" Mu Dalang was stunned.

Huang Bita also showed a look of disbelief.

Being a shopkeeper means managing the entire shop, not everyone is fit for this role!

"Yes! This shop will be my most important plan for the latter half of the year, I don’t trust others, and I don’t have time to be in the county every day!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"Shuangshuang, I’m really happy you thought of me! But I’m afraid I’ll mess it up and let you down!" Mu Dalang spoke honestly.

Being the shopkeeper is indeed good.

But if he ruins Shuangshuang’s brand, his wrongdoing will be tremendous.

"Starting is always hard! Initially, I will follow up, but at most I can guide you for ten days to half a month, the remaining tasks will be all yours to handle!

However, don’t feel pressured, if you’re truly not suitable, I’ll find someone else!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

Upon hearing this, the previous brightness returned to Mu Dalang’s eyes.

"Then I’m willing to give it a try!" Mu Dalang said confidently.

"Dalang, what about the pigs in the countryside..." Huang Bita said softly from the side.

"If we can establish a foothold in the county, we can let others do the rural work for us! Once I save enough money, we’ll buy a house in the county, and when our son is born, he can attend school in the county!" Mu Dalang excitedly explained to Huang Bita.

Previously, he worked as an apprentice in the town.

He knew that the town was better than the village.

Now he’s applying the same method of comparison, naturally, the county is better than the town.

"Wherever you go, I’ll go with you!" said Huang Bita.

"Shuangshuang, I’ll learn whatever you want me to! As long as I can help you and earn money, I can endure any hardship!" Mu Dalang said excitedly.

"There won’t be any hardship, just lots to learn!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Alright, I’ll do whatever you say!" Mu Dalang promised, patting his chest.

Huang Bita also nodded along, "I can help too, I don’t want any wages, just to be by Dalang’s side is enough!"

"I can’t guarantee the future, but those who work hard will certainly have a better life than those who don’t!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

Both Mu Dalang and Huang Bita appeared in agreement.

"Let’s eat first, after the meal, we’ll go check out the shop, the renovation should be nearly complete!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"Alright!"

Everyone began to eat. The Jiu Si Xuan in the county and the one in the town had many similarities, but also many differences.

Of course, the county was more luxurious.

Moreover, there was no local place competing with Jiu Si Xuan in the county, Jiu Si Xuan almost had a monopoly.

Mu Dalang had heard of the name Jiu Si Xuan when he was in the town.

But hadn’t had the chance to go, now visiting the county, he fulfilled a dream.

"This table is really interesting, it’s moveable!" Mu Dalang pointed to the rotating round table, speaking to everyone.

"Yes, we have this at our restaurant too!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"You mean the restaurant in town?" Mu Dalang asked.

"Yeah!" Mu Shuangshuang nodded.

"Did you find someone to make them together? I’ve never seen them in other restaurants before." Mu Dalang said curiously.

Lu Yuanfeng explained for Mu Shuangshuang, "This thing was originally designed by Shuangshuang! Later, she owed a favor to the shopkeeper of Jiu Si Xuan, so she gifted him the design."

"I see! Shuangshuang, you’re truly amazing!" Mu Dalang sincerely praised Mu Shuangshuang.

"Just a little toy I made for fun! In our dessert shop, there’ll be even more novel things, you’ll see when we get there!" Mu Shuangshuang said with a smile.

Everyone chatted and laughed, and the meal was soon finished.

After enjoying the food and drink, it was time to look at the dessert shop that’s under renovation.

Last time Mu Shuangshuang visited, the neighboring shop was being renovated, this time they’ve learned quite well.

From the outside, it’s completely identical.

Other than Mu Shuangshuang, the three others were left stunned.

"What does this mean? How come it’s identical?"