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"Wow, Python Brother, you also had twins!"
Python Brother looked at the two Little Gold snakes beneath him, a hint of affection in his eyes. However, Xia Muxin's words made him snort in discontent, as if to say: Who says only women can give birth? I'm a male snake, and I have given birth too, and it's twins at that.
Pfft...
Xia Muxin burst out laughing, realizing her imagination was running wild; she felt like she could kneel before herself.
Crimson Plague cautiously pulled the two Little Gold snakes closer to her body, coiling around them in an attempt to protect the little ones within her embrace. But the two newborns were already about the same size as her; coiling around one was a challenge, let alone two.
Yet this display of maternal love moved everyone present.
Xia Muxin understood that perhaps it was due to the aftermath of Crimson Plague's first egg being taken away by Shen Muhan.
"Crimson Plague, the little Golden Pythons will be fine. They will always be with you; no one can harm them."
Xia Muxin suddenly spoke up, seemingly offering reassurance. Crimson Plague's petite and tense body gradually relaxed.
Thus, Daimiao Village and Xia Muxin's home became famous once again. The news spread far and wide that both humans and snakes had given birth on the same day, and they were twins. The gossip traveled through the surrounding area like wildfire. For Xia Muxin, it was undoubtedly a double blessing.
The household grew livelier; everyone was busy attending to the little ones. The twins kept Ermiao on her toes. Being born as twins meant their recovery was slow, but the milk supply was taking its time to arrive. The house was filled with soybean stew and malt soup being prepared, yet Ermiao couldn't eat a thing. All day long, the loud cries of the two hungry babies echoed throughout the house, so loud that even Aunt Liu's house nearby could hear them—such was the volume of their wails.
As time passed, this news spread to Town and even farther away. Consequently, every few days, a group of curious strangers would peek into Xia Muxin's yard. However, they dared not enter due to Python Brother and Crimson Plague's presence.
Two small Golden Pythons grew quite quickly under their parents' care and were very obedient. Xia Muxin loved them dearly, and little Xue Er, being so small, would directly hold the two little creatures in her arms to play, which startled many people. However, the two small snakes were very tame; not only did they show no fear, but they also playfully flicked their little tails at her from time to time.
Small always stood calmly by the side, like a guardian angel for Xue Er, hardly leaving her side. No matter what happened, Xue Er would always call for her brother Small.
The family often joked that this girl was born with her elbows pointing outward.
Half a month passed unknowingly. With few trustworthy people around, Xia Muxin brought Er Dan Ge over from the brick kiln and intentionally tried to match him with her aunt. Aunt Liu's family also joined in, as did the village chief's family and a few of the best brickmakers in the village. There were only a handful of families in the village that could be trusted; most others had returned to their own fields and were envious of Xia Muxin's family. However, very few truly wished well for her family.
This was the most basic mindset of a feudal society, where the mentality of comparison was quite severe. Moreover, Feng Liulang was now the county magistrate of Zhushan County, and they were reluctant to get too close to Xia Muxin's family for fear of being implicated.
Xia Muxin scoffed at this. Compared to Daimiao Village, she preferred the customs of Dayao Village; it was truly simple and unpretentious. Perhaps it was because there were many elderly people who had endured the pain of losing loved ones; for them, simply being alive was already a luxury, which made them more open-minded.
The goods were almost ready, and the yard was slowly being piled up. Shen Muhan's large oil paper was put to use again, turning the yard into a big shed. Firewood and other items were moved outside. During this time, even cooking had been done at Aunt Liu's house due to the rush; there hadn't been enough time to build another large factory-like structure.
Once the supermarket opened, Xia Muxin began contemplating building a large storage room to avoid having goods scattered everywhere without order.
In these remaining days, stocking up was secondary; the main focus was training the employees.
Now with her family included, there were fewer than twenty people. Xia Muxin drew up a blueprint to categorize the supermarket and assigned tasks accordingly. Each person was given responsibility for a small section; for example, Sister Swallow was in charge of groceries while Three Bulls' wife Meihua handled snacks.
Next came the issues of weighing scales and pricing—this was the most troublesome part. Although she had recruited five top cashiers through Shen Muhan, it still felt insufficient due to the supermarket's large scale and multi-story layout. This had been a constant headache for her. At the same time, she had a love-hate relationship with modern computers.
In the last five days, it was all about moving and arranging goods, a task that Shen Muhan was managing while Xia Muxin took charge of the Town, staying at the Fortune and Longevity Restaurant.
The supermarket had a very ordinary name, Department Store, simple and straightforward, with a clear meaning that was easy to understand.
Moreover, this kind of supermarket did not discriminate based on wealth; anyone could come in.
At the same time, at the entrance, Xia Muxin set up four small noodle shops that were looking for franchisees. They could be jewelry stores or specialty snack shops.
All the arrangements for the numerous goods fell on her shoulders. Fortunately, some people still remembered Delicious and Abundant well, so Xia Muxin caught on quickly.
To facilitate this, she closed Delicious and Abundant and moved it directly into the supermarket. All the shelves and fixtures were relocated to create a small storage room since it wasn't far away.
Meanwhile, several villagers who had been helping with brick-making also stopped their work to lend a hand.
During these five days, not only Xia Muxin but everyone else was exhausted, so busy that they barely had time to eat. However, Xia Muxin was generous; Xia Jihua spent these days cooking meals for everyone at Delicious and Abundant. The food was sumptuous—something that rural folks had never experienced in their decades of life. It wasn't just about fish and meat; the variety was endless, and the cooking skills were top-notch. Compared to their own cooking, it felt like heaven and earth apart. Additionally, there were steamed buns and dumplings as snacks, allowing everyone to grab something to eat when they got hungry or tired.
Su Yan-Chu and Ye Feng also sent people over to help out. Even when they took a day off, they would come by several times. They were thoroughly impressed by Xia Muxin's business acumen.
At home, only Summer Old Man, Aunt Xia, and a few little ones were left to manage things. It was chaotic; just taking care of the two little ones was enough to give them headaches.
Before long, the opening day of the supermarket arrived. Compared to the previous Delicious and Abundant, Xia Muxin had gone all out with promotions this time. Early in the morning, firecrackers went off in a continuous burst of sound.
The news spread through every street and alley that Xia Muxin's Department Store was having its grand opening day, rumored to be filled with many activities.
As soon as the firecrackers went off, everyone rushed into the supermarket, quickly filling the space inside.
Since the construction and renovation began, the place had been surrounded by a crowd every day. They had never seen such a unique building before, especially with its red bricks and plastered walls, which looked quite upscale. Many of these people had worked hard to make a living after coming from the countryside, but ultimately, they all wanted to return home and build beautiful houses using similar bricks and materials.
The shelves were also distinctive. Although they had seen some of the Delicious and Abundant products before, this time it was truly an eye-opener.
People were buzzing with discussions about what kind of mind Xia Muxin had to create such unique items.
The supermarket was large, but it was even more crowded, with barely any space to move. Everyone browsed before buying, taking their time to explore the entire store before selecting their items.
At the entrance stood four burly men who looked quite intimidating. They had been specially sent by Shen Muhan to prevent anyone from stealing goods amidst the crowd.
Xia Muxin was incredibly clever; she had prepared large bags that resembled plastic ones in various sizes. Each person received a bag suitable for the amount of items they purchased. If someone left without a bag but with goods in hand, it was clear they hadn’t paid.
People continuously entered and exited, with goods constantly being added to their carts, which was quite unexpected.
Perhaps it was because the items Xia Muxin offered were rare and unfamiliar to everyone; as long as the prices were reasonable, people would buy something.
For ten consecutive days, the supermarket was bustling beyond description. Xia Muxin was overwhelmed with work. There was no choice but for Shen Muhan to use his influence to arrange for more supplies.
Moreover, her supermarket's reputation grew day by day. The prices were fair and generally acceptable to everyone, leading people from miles around to visit. Every day was filled with lines—waiting in line after line.
At that moment, Xia Muxin contemplated whether she should open a trading business since she needed large Sack bags to carry all the money she was making daily.
The money came quickly, but the cash flow was like a rushing river, impossible to calculate each day.
By the tenth day, everything finally stabilized. Clothes were being produced in bulk, and various snacks were also being manufactured in large quantities. The employees, who had initially been inexperienced and worried about their performance, gradually became more skilled. Xia Muxin took all the money out and began constructing a processing factory in Daimiao Village. After all, this village was still under the Ouyang Family's name, and she dared not build the factory in Dayao Village, fearing that the Ouyang Family might find fault with her.
At the same time, Ming Yi returned from an unknown mission with dozens of brothers dressed in coarse cloth. Upon seeing Xia Muxin's supermarket, they were completely stunned, unable to believe their eyes. Zhaoxia Muxin gave a thumbs-up.
The leader of leaders was indeed extraordinary; it seemed that within half a month, he could rival the boss.
When they arrived, Xia Muxin was busy calculating numbers beside a middle-aged man around forty years old, known for his skills in accounting. He was flipping through a ledger while rapidly tapping on an abacus. Xia Muxin held a thick ledger herself and was scribbling on a roll of white paper non-stop.
Shen Muhan, Su Yan-Chu, and Ye Feng Liang Yi stood to one side, watching the two at the counter with strange expressions.
After about two cups of tea's worth of time, Xia Muxin put down her pen and stretched her back before placing the data she had written beneath the ledger.
A moment later, the middle-aged man closed his ledger with a hint of pride on his face. However, when he saw the roll of white paper beneath another ledger and the numbers written on it, his face turned pale in disbelief.
"This... how is this possible?"
They had all been recruited by Xia Muxin while she was hiring embroiderers and dyers. After some comparison, Xia Muxin had given each of them a ledger filled with dense records and large numbers. He had calculated everything within half an hour and earned the top spot among dozens of candidates. Xia Muxin had only asked him a few questions before hiring him without hesitation. Now he felt utterly ashamed.
"There's no need to belittle yourself, sir; I merely took advantage of the situation," he replied.
Xia Muxin noticed his embarrassment and comforted him, while also wondering if she had been too showy. Looking into the eyes of the four men across from her, especially Shen Muhan's, a chill ran down her spine.
With the help of Ming Yi and the others, all production progress sped up significantly. Xia Muxin began to focus on the fruit industry and agriculture, leaving everything else to her family to manage. At the same time, she moved back to Dayao Village.
"Husband, do you think there's still a chance for Yan Zhouwan and your Shen Erlengzi?"
After finally having some free time these past few days, Xia Muxin took a stroll through the cotton fields. The Sweet Potatoes had already been planted, and the villagers were very careful, not trampling a single cotton plant. Everything pleased her greatly; she had rented all the surrounding land and was building a processing facility. Ming Yi and the others lived there, and just as night fell, Shen Muhan had already helped her bathe and had taken her twice in the pool. After carrying her into the room, he began to demand more. Xia Muxin was already exhausted, allowing him to take what he wanted, but in the end, she absentmindedly asked a question.
Shen Muhan immediately halted his movements. In the dim light of night, his star-like eyes shone brightly as they locked onto Xia Muxin's silhouette. She felt her face flush under his gaze and reached out with her delicate hand to push him away.
However, Shen Muhan did not relent; he let out a muffled groan and intensified his actions. The speed caught Xia Muxin off guard, causing her to cry out several times. Once she regained her senses, she wished she could dig a hole and hide in it. Yet Shen Muhan was very satisfied, a charming smile playing on his lips as he increased his pace while teasing her with his lips and tongue.
Xia Muxin could hardly withstand such an assault and immediately begged for mercy.
"Girl, holding back too much will only lead to trouble."
Shen Muhan leaned close to her ear, expressing his grievances.
During this time, he had taken on all the heavy lifting—packing goods into small bundles for transport by cart, unloading them afterward, managing everything inside and out. On top of that, he had to be on guard against Ming Lie and the fake Xia Muxin appearing. He hadn’t slept for days and nights but was willing to do anything as long as he saw this girl happy.
However, he was a normal man with needs, full of youthful energy. Watching his beloved woman sleep in his arms all day while suppressing his desires was torturous; if he continued holding back like this, he would truly be ruined.
Xia Muxin swallowed hard; she realized she had been neglecting him lately. She could see how tired he was—every day his clothes were soaked with sweat from working hard—and he still had to consider her daily needs. Now that she thought about it, she felt quite guilty.
"Husband!"
With a playful tone, she wrapped her arms around his waist.
Shen Muhan was already close to his limit, but when Xia Muxin called out "Husband" in such a sweet manner, he felt his body weaken, electricity coursing through him, and his mind went blank. He was completely overwhelmed.
Then he collapsed onto Xia Muxin, gasping for breath. His large hand began to teasingly scratch at her waist, causing her to squirm and giggle uncontrollably. Before long, she was out of breath and begging for mercy.
Shen Muhan propped himself up on his arms, his gaze fixed on her bright eyes in the night. His throat bobbed as he took in the sight of her, and with her surprised gasp, he moved again.
Ah... was this man someone who had died unfulfilled in a past life?
Was he here to punish her in this life?
With such energy and vigor, oh my, was her little waist going to break...
Xia Muxin wailed internally, but Shen Muhan kept changing positions, each one more challenging than the last. Several times she thought her waist might snap under the strain, yet afterward she felt perfectly fine. It was hard not to marvel at how this peculiar creature could endure so much and still thrive. As their understanding deepened, her desire only grew stronger...
But Shen Muhan showed no signs of fatigue or satisfaction; whenever he saw an opportunity, he would take it, seemingly intent on making up for all that had been missed over the past few months.
Xia Muxin found herself cursing him several times right in front of him.
The belief that men are creatures who think with their lower bodies became even more ingrained in her mind.
Finally, on the third night, Xia Muxin passed out from the overwhelming sensations created by Shen Muhan. He was both shocked and amused as he held her in his arms.
"Girl, I've fallen for you in this lifetime."
He adjusted her into a comfortable position, holding her tightly with one arm while planting a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead, sighing deeply.
It felt as though he was an insatiable young man; whenever he encountered Xia Muxin, his only thought was how to sleep with her...
The next day, Xia Muxin woke up as usual but completely ignored Shen Muhan. The main reason was that her waist truly hurt this time. The position he had put her in last night was too difficult. If this kind of training continued every night, she was seriously considering enrolling in a training class specifically for girls of similar age to strengthen their waist muscles, so they wouldn't end up like her, dealing with such an energetic husband like Shen Muhan who wore her out every night.
"Wife, breakfast is ready! I made your favorite sauce noodles."
Shen Muhan estimated the time and pushed the door open, carrying a faint scent of firewood and cooking oil. Xia Muxin frowned and stretched out her red-purple arms to show him, filled with grievances.
Shen Muhan tenderly kissed her arms a few times, grinning mischievously.
Seeing this made Xia Muxin feel even more annoyed. How could she forget that she was currently without a stitch of clothing and that the man before her, referred to as Husband, had just been released from the temple? Not only her arms but even a flirtatious glance could provoke him at any moment.
Realizing this, Xia Muxin quickly pulled her arms back under the covers, leaving only her clear yet accusatory eyes glaring at Shen Muhan.
Shen Muhan wiped his nose and looked into Xia Muxin's eyes. His gaze shifted slightly before he playfully said:
"Darling, haven't you noticed that ever since we got married, the places that should be perkier are even perkier than before, and the places that should be bigger are indeed bigger? This shows that being a couple is beneficial for both physical and mental health, and it also makes a woman more beautiful and charming."
Xia Muxin's eyes widened in anger. In response to his teasing gaze, she grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. Shen Muhan didn't dodge; instead, he reached out and caught the pillow effortlessly. Xia Muxin gritted her teeth in frustration, making a grinding sound.
However, Shen Muhan's smile only grew wider. He tossed the pillow aside and quickly removed his outer shirt. In no time, he approached Xia Muxin with his bare arms and sat on the edge of the bed, extending one arm towards her.
"How about... biting here?"
This guy...
At that moment, Xia Muxin was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Could someone please tell her what this man's skin was made of? How could he be so shameless before marriage? Even now, at this final step, he could still hold back. But after marriage, he clearly had no intention of holding back at all.
"Alright, silly girl, I was just teasing you. Does your husband really have such a cruel heart?"
Seeing Xia Muxin's face turn a lovely shade of red, Shen Muhan decided to stop joking. He put on a light-colored long shirt from the bedside and gently rubbed her nose with his finger, speaking with utmost tenderness.
- End of Chapter -
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