Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1559 - 793: Family Bonds
Late at night, asking for pink and for the fifth.
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Over at the old house, Lady Zhou always took great pride in her excellent sewing skills. She had boasted before that with just half a day’s work, she could tailor a beautiful dress for Lian Xiuxiu.
And men’s clothes are even simpler than women’s. From cutting to sewing, having Lady Zhou and Lady Chiang is more than enough. If they got help from Lady He and Lian Yaya with the buttons and such, they could easily make a set of clothes for Si Lang within this time.
As for shoes, if they had ready-made soles and the upper didn’t require embroidery, they could be made quickly too.
In an average family, when a child is about to leave for work, they would work through the night to make new clothes. Boys wear out shoes quickly, and at Si Lang’s age, his feet are still growing, so there should be spare soles available. If there aren’t enough hands at home, they could ask for help from the neighboring wives.
Lian Shouxin believed that if such a situation were in their family, Lady Zhang would definitely do it.
But the old house, it was different.
"... When you get there, work well, don’t underestimate the work at the Paper Craft Shop. If you truly master it, you’ll never have to worry in this lifetime." Because he now felt some sympathy for Si Lang, Lian Shouxin’s tone was much gentler.
"Fourth Uncle, I will definitely work hard." Si Lang replied.
"You little rascal, lucky to have your Fourth Uncle. Didn’t you hear what your Fourth Uncle said? You’ll have support in the future, and your Fourth Uncle won’t treat you poorly." Lian Shouyi said boisterously.
Lian Shouyi’s words were unpleasant, and Lian Shouxin couldn’t be bothered to argue, so he simply pretended not to hear.
"Old Fourth, I’m sending Zhizhi to work today, and will also drop off some frozen tofu and steamed buns at eldest sister’s place. Our parents asked me to come over and inform you. If you have anything to send to eldest sister, Zhizhi and I can take it for you." Lian Shouyi, seeing that Lian Shouxin ignored him, continued without offense.
Lian Shouxin was slightly stunned and then understood. Lian Shouyi and Si Lang coming to inform him was not just because Si Lang was going to work.
Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou wanted him to send New Year gifts to Lian Lanlan!
"It’s getting late, you guys hurry on your way, there’s nothing from me to send." Lian Shouxin waved his hand as he spoke.
Lian Shouyi and Si Lang stood there, hesitated for a moment, then shouldered their bundles and bags again.
"I’ve passed this message on to you then." Lian Shouyi said to Lian Shouxin again.
"Fourth Uncle, it’s nothing to do with us, it’s my grandpa and grandma..." Si Lang said.
When the family ate breakfast together, Lian Shouxin brought up the matter.
"We didn’t send anything in the past few years, and nothing was said. Why has it suddenly been brought up again this time?" Lady Zhang asked in confusion. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"I guess they must be thinking, if Si Lang is going to live there, won’t it be a trouble? It’s not like we arranged the work for Si Lang in the city, is it?"... Therefore, this favor, this responsibility, Lian Shouxin and the others would have to bear a part as well. The first step is to send gifts to Lian Lanlan.
Of course, doing this also has the intention of using the opportunity to restore the relationship between Lian Shouxin’s family and Lian Lanlan’s family.
In order to maintain balance, Old Master Lian had to agree to let Si Lang stay at Lian Lanlan’s house. This undoubtedly angered Lady Zhou. However, if Lian Shouxin’s side could send gifts to Lian Lanlan and restore relations, it might balance Lady Zhou’s anger.
Actually, techniques to keep balance within a family are not wrong in themselves. But if the initial motivation isn’t carefully considered, the results will only become more skewed.
Lian Manman now understood the thoughts of everyone at the old house thoroughly.
After breakfast, Lian Shouxin asked everyone to hold on a moment before dispersing.
"... I want to go see Old Master. They said yesterday he fell ill, and it might be true.... Regardless, Old Master is old, and doesn’t have many years left." Lian Shouxin discussed with the children.
Lian Manman and others didn’t speak for a moment.
"I understand everything in my heart. If they have any unreasonable requests, I won’t agree. I just want to go and see, and make Old Master’s days more comfortable... so I won’t regret it later." Lian Shouxin added.
The so-called blood relations, breaking bones and still connected by tendons, this must be what it’s talking about, thought Lian Manman. Of course, it varies from person to person. If Lian Shouxin weren’t of this character, the old house wouldn’t have such good days now. It’s also possible that they wouldn’t be in contact now.
