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Chapter 448 Opportunity
When Lao Mu entered the room, Huang Ju was inside. When he saw Lao Mu, he immediately came up to him with a smile.

When Lao Mu saw her, his expression was a little complicated, but he quickly hid it.

"Old Mu, why did you get discharged so soon? Why didn't you stay in the hospital for a few more days?" Huang Ju asked with concern.

"The doctor said there's nothing serious wrong with my health and I just need to rest more." said Lao Mu.

Huang Ju is the best friend of Lao Mu’s wife Zhou Cuiping. The two grew up together and married to Qingxi Town together, so they naturally have a close relationship.

Because of them, Lao Mu and Zhou Maoshu also became friends, and the two families became close friends.

But I never thought...

Huang Ju took the things from Zhou Maoshu's hand and said with a smile: "You guys sit down first, I'll go to the kitchen to make a few more dishes, and you guys can have a good drink tonight."

"Xiao Ju, there's no need to go through so much trouble. The doctor told me not to drink during this period." Lao Mu said hurriedly.

"That's okay, just eat more vegetables..."

Huang Ju went into the kitchen and reminded Zhou Maoshu, "Pay attention to Xiaofeng."

The Xiaofeng she mentioned was the child playing at the door.

Zhou Maoshu took out a cigarette and handed it to Lao Mu. The two of them puffed smoke and chatted idly.

"I'll ask Xiaoju to clean up a room for you later. You can stay at my house for the time being."

"Would it be too intrusive?"

"It's a bit too polite to say that. It's just adding a set of bowls and chopsticks."

"Okay then, I'll find something to do as soon as possible."

"What are you going to do? Any plans?"

"I'd better be a veterinarian. I'll go out for a walk these days." said Lao Mu.

When Lao Mu was young, he was a veterinarian. He traveled from town to village to treat livestock. But later, when his daughter got into trouble, he became so focused on catching the murderer who killed his daughter that he neglected his skills.

"So many years have passed, and you haven't forgotten this craft?" Zhou Maoshu was a little surprised.

"How could I forget the guy who's having dinner?" Old Mu said lightly.

The face was hidden behind the smoke, appearing and disappearing.

"That's good, but there aren't many people raising livestock now, I'm afraid..."

Zhou Maoshu put it very tactfully. Now that everything is mechanized, there are very few people raising cattle. As for those who raise chickens and sheep, if there is a problem with one or two sheep, they will not call a veterinarian at all. Those who raise sheep on a large scale can usually solve the problem themselves and there is no need to call a veterinarian like Lao Mu who is not very experienced.

As for those who keep dogs, there are special pet hospitals, so who would need to look for a veterinarian?

In short, things are different now than in the past. In the small-scale rural economy of the south, there is not much room for veterinarians to survive. Veterinarians are only more popular in places like the north with large grasslands.

"It's okay, I just want to find something to do and make plans later." Lao Mu said.

"That's fine too." Zhou Maoshu didn't say anything else after hearing that.

"You guys eat first."

Huang Ju brought up the braised and cold dishes that Zhou Maoshu had bought earlier on plates.

Zhou Guicheng and his wife do not live with their parents, but they live in the same town, in a residential building that was newly built a few years ago. However, they come back to reunite with their parents on Saturdays and Sundays. Old Mu knows the Zhou family very well.

In the next few days, Lao Mu went out early and came back late. Apart from taking care of his wife's funeral arrangements, outsiders had no idea what he did at other times.

Zhou Maoshu asked a few questions casually, and every time Lao Mu said he was going to purchase goods.

If you want to start working as a veterinarian again, you should always have some common medicines and tools on hand.

And he did bring back quite a few things.

"After a few days, I'll find a house and move out."

"Why are you in such a hurry to move out?"

"You have to have a home, right? And even though my house burned down, I still have some things left. I have to find a place to store them." "That's true."

After hearing what Old Mu said, Zhou Maoshu and his wife did not try to persuade him any more. Besides, it was impossible for Old Mu to live in their house forever. That would be disastrous.

A few days passed like this, and on Saturday, Zhou Guicheng and his wife came over carrying a lot of things, big and small bags.

"Uncle Mu, I had a lot to do this week. I didn't plan to come back, but I was a little worried about you, so I decided to come back and take a look. These things are all for you."

Zhou Guicheng handed the thing in his hand to Lao Mu.

Old Mu said with a smile: "That's very thoughtful, but the doctor said I can't drink alcohol recently."

"That was recently. Can't I drink it in the future?"

"That's true. I'll accept it first. Sorry for the expense." said Lao Mu.

"Uncle Mu, why are you so polite to me?" Zhou Guicheng said with a smile.

Lao Mu stared into his eyes and saw that they were full of sincerity.

It was this kind of sincerity that made him suppress all his doubts in his heart for so many years, thinking that it was impossible and that he was just overthinking.

But now——

Zhou Guicheng was laughing, and Lao Mu was laughing too.

Zhou Maoshu came over and asked everyone to sit down and talk slowly. Zhou Guicheng's wife hugged her son, whom she hadn't seen for a week, and kissed him.

The couple works in logistics and are very busy on weekdays, basically running between Coconut City and Binhai.

"Xiao Ju, I'll cook the chicken later." Old Mu shouted into the kitchen.

"Okay." Huang Ju responded in the kitchen.

Zhou Maoshu smiled and said to his son and daughter-in-law, "You are in for a treat. Your uncle Mu's roast chicken is a must-try. I haven't had it in many years."

Zhou Guicheng smiled and took over the conversation, "I remember when I was a child, Uncle Mu would always save some chicken legs for Feiyan and me."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Maoshu secretly slapped his son, blaming him for bringing up this matter at this time.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Guicheng immediately took the initiative to apologize to Lao Mu.

"Uncle Mu, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned this."

Looking at the other person's sincere expression, Lao Mu forced a smile.

"No...it's okay..."

He clenched his fists with his hands together. Maybe he really thought that the other party's words were unintentional in the past, but now he thought that his behavior was a provocation and he enjoyed playing with others in the palm of his hand.

"So many years have passed, I've let it go long ago. Today, I'll give one chicken leg back to you and one to Xiaofeng." Old Mu said with a smile, squinting his eyes.

"I want to eat chicken drumsticks."

Zhou Xiaofeng, who was standing by, heard this and immediately shouted that he wanted to eat now.

"Okay, then grandpa will go cook it for you now." Old Mu smiled and stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

Huang Ju was busy in the kitchen. Lao Mu walked in and said, "Xiaofeng wants to eat my roasted chicken now. I'll make it for you now. You go out and have a rest for a while."

"Don't you need my help?" Huang Ju asked.

"No, leave the rest to me. I've been eating white rice at your house for several days, so I have to make some contribution."

"Haha, you're really being polite."

Huang Ju said this, but still took off her apron, left the rest of the work to Lao Mu, and turned around and left the kitchen.

Seeing Huang Ju leaving the kitchen, Lao Mu reached into his pocket and felt around.

(End of this chapter)