Mr. Mu was determined today, closely watching as the fourth branch ate first, followed by the second branch, with the fifth last.
Several times in between, Old Mrs. Mu suggested letting Xiangxiang come in to eat, but was rejected each time.
Angry, Old Mrs. Mu stopped eating and headed straight for the kitchen.
Since her husband wouldn't feed Xiangxiang, she would cook for Xiangxiang herself.
In the courtyard, Old Mrs. Mu comforted Mu Xiangxiang extensively, looking at the filthy Mu Xiangxiang. Not only did she not find her shabby, she felt heartache.
"Dear daughter, let's not cry. Your second sister is missing now; your brother and you are mother's heart and soul. If you don't want to work, you won't work. I'll cook for you separately every day, okay?"
Mu Xiangxiang used her hand to wipe her nose and nodded vigorously.
Old Mrs. Mu's heart ached even more.
"My dear girl, I'll cook for you now. What do you want to eat?" asked Old Mrs. Mu.
"Eggs, mom, I want four eggs!"
