Chapter 1672 - 1667: Causing Trouble for Mrs. Jin

"Got it, Dad!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang had already washed up and could head straight back to their room.

Mu Shuangshuang needed to remove her makeup and freshen up.

After completing everything, she finally went to sleep.

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The next morning, Mu Shuangshuang had breakfast early and headed to her sweet shop.

From the renovation until now, it’s already halfway done.

She wanted to check on the other half and confirm the opening day.

Just as she arrived at the shop, she noticed several strangers outside, staring intently inside.

They didn’t look like they were up to any good at all.

Mu Shuangshuang recalled what Zheng Zhi had said after she bought Manager Zhang’s shop.

She immediately had a plan in mind.

These people were probably sent by Manager Zhang.

They were likely trying to learn her shop’s design so they could open a similar shop nearby and steal her business!

Mu Shuangshuang pretended not to care and squatted down to pick up a few small stones.

As she passed by the men, she tossed the stones out at the same time.

Each one hit the same spot on their calves.

There was a simultaneous cry of pain as the men clutched their legs, howling in agony.

Mu Shuangshuang acted so quickly and found the perfect moment when no one was watching.

Besides howling, the men couldn’t figure out who had thrown the stones.

Mu Shuangshuang was the only one who walked by, but who would believe a little girl could be so ruthless?

"Brother, could we have been hexed?" a frail-looking man said to the tallest man among them.

"Nonsense! Someone’s pulling strings here! Find them! We must find who’s behind it!"

The men looked around, their eyes scouring everywhere, but they found no one!

Mu Shuangshuang entered her shop and closed the door.

The group of men started shouting again.

"What do we do, brother? The door’s closed! We couldn’t see much as it was, and now with the door closed, we can’t see anything at all!"

"Are you an idiot? Do you have to ask me for everything? Can’t you solve it yourself?"

The man referred to as ’brother’ was quite irritable and cursed a bit, but it didn’t quell his inner anger.

"We can’t have it. This shop’s too strange. Let’s go call Manager Zhang. Let him figure out a solution!"

With that, the man led his group away.

Mu Shuangshuang peeked through the door crack and saw this scene, her smile growing even more radiant.

Just a moment later, the master helping with her shop’s renovation came over to greet her.

Since Zheng Zhi had recommended him and she was a friend of Zheng Zhi’s, he was very respectful to Mu Shuangshuang.

"Miss Shuangshuang, are you here to check on the progress? I’m finishing up the work downstairs according to your instructions, but we’re completing the upstairs first!"

"Thank you, Master Deng. I’ll go upstairs and take a look!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mu Shuangshuang’s entire design was based on modern tea shops.

The furniture was modern, and she included many pastries, focusing primarily on western-style pastries.

However, she hadn’t found anyone to train in western baking yet.

For cakes and cookies that required machines, she’d have to ask the blacksmith if it could be done.

Besides dealing with Mu Dade’s matters, she had a pile of her own things to handle.

Unfortunately, Mu Dade liked to stir up trouble without reason.

She wouldn’t go looking for him, but he still wanted to cause her problems!

Truly unbearable!

"Miss Shuangshuang, your renovation design is something I’ve never seen before, and your kitchen looks quite peculiar! But Mr. Zheng said you’ve always had unique ideas, so I didn’t say anything!" Master Deng said.

It was the first time someone called Mu Shuangshuang unique to her face, and she couldn’t help feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Master Deng, I’m just messing around. Anyway, there’s nothing else to do!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"No, Mr. Zheng is right! Your ideas are indeed unique, but it’s definitely not just for fun! Don’t worry; we’re all Mr. Zheng’s people. Without your permission, we won’t disclose anything about what you’re making here!

Once the final process is complete, we’ll make sure to return the blueprints to you!" Master Deng said.

It’s truly nice to chat with an honest person!

What Master Deng said was exactly what Mu Shuangshuang had in mind.

She was, indeed, on guard against Manager Zhang.

If he really managed to open a shop similar to hers, it would undoubtedly bother her.

"Master Deng, you’ve done a great job! Once all the renovations are complete, I’ll give you the rest of the silver taels in full!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Thank you, Miss Shuangshuang!" Master Deng said.

Upon seeing the shop’s renovation, a weight lifted from Mu Shuangshuang’s heart.

Looking at this progress, it’s estimated that her shop could open by July in two months.

By then, the weather would be hot!

Perfect, as the ice blocks Yu Dahai had stored would come in handy.

This time, she intended to make a name for herself in the county!

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After returning from the shop, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t go straight home but instead wandered near Mrs. Jin’s house.

She wanted to figure out Mrs. Jin’s habits.

When she came out and when she returned.

Mrs. Jin never was a straightforward woman, and Mu Shuangshuang happened to catch her leaving the courtyard in a soft sedan.

Always leaving in a sedan or carriage, the Jin family truly knew how to enjoy life.

Mu Shuangshuang followed behind to see where Mrs. Jin went.

Mrs. Jin seemed to have done something bad, making her very high-profile.

She went to some renowned clothing stores, makeup and perfume shops, and jade stores.

The Red House was her third shop visit, and Mu Shuangshuang looked around and decided to go in and face Mrs. Jin. After all, Mrs. Jin already knew she was in the county.

Inside the Red House, Mrs. Jin walked alone to the deepest part of the shop.

She fancied an orange silk dress with gold threads; its style was particularly novel. Just as she was about to ask the price, Mu Shuangshuang beat her to it, pointing to the dress and telling the shop assistant, "I’ll take this dress!"

Mu Shuangshuang had been to the Red House before, and as a friend of Zheng Zhi, the shop assistant immediately recognized her.

Without a word, he retrieved the dress for her and said, "Miss, this is our latest style, but it’s not suitable for someone your age. If you’re buying clothes for yourself, I can suggest something else!"

"No need, I’m looking for my mother. This dress is just right!" Mu Shuangshuang said loudly.

In Mrs. Jin’s eyes, two flames burned.

She looked at Mu Shuangshuang and said angrily, "It’s you... Mu Shuangshuang, you’re actually here!"

"Oh? Aunt?" Mu Shuangshuang acted as if she just recognized Mrs. Jin.

Then she quickly corrected herself, "Look at my memory! I should be calling you Miss Jin instead since you’ve been divorced and can’t be considered a madam!"

The shop assistant helping Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t help but laugh aloud at this ’Miss’—he’d never seen a lady of such age before!