Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 642 - 330: Dispute Over Family Division_2

In the courtyard, Lian Yeye stood beside Lian Manman, her lips tightly pursed, feeling dejected. In the house now, the second branch of the family had the most people, followed by the first branch, and only Lian Shouyi from the third branch was present. In terms of numbers or any other aspect, he was at the greatest disadvantage.

"Yeye, go inside," Lian Manman said, pushing her, "Your big uncle and second uncle both have sons by their side, third uncle has only you. You should stay in the room."

Lian Yeye was also thinking of going inside, and upon hearing Lian Manman say this, she immediately stepped into the room.

"Why are you back here, get out, the adults are discussing serious matters here," Lady Zhou scolded upon seeing Lian Yeye return.

"I’m the only child of my parents. I need to listen to this significant matter of dividing the family," Lian Yeye retorted.

"You little brat, what business is this of yours? You’re turning the world upside down!" Lady Zhou berated.

Lian Yeye pursed her lips and sat down beside Lian Shouli.

"You can’t bully him just because my dad doesn’t have a son. I won’t allow it. I must stay here and listen. Whoever tries to drive me away, I won’t leave," Lian Yeye declared loudly.

"Old Three, how did you raise this girl? She has no respect for her elders," Lian Shouyi began, "not even distinguishing between the sexes? Dad called us here to divide the family property. What does this girl’s presence have to do with it? Look at Yaya, we simply didn’t allow her to come. This getting out would make us the laughingstock."

"Even if you desire a son, using a girl won’t count" Lian Shouyi, with his legs crossed, finished his comment and laughed loudly, looking around to provoke a round of laughter from everyone.

Lady He, naturally wanting to support her husband, also burst into loud laughter, rocking back and forth as if she had just heard the funniest thing in the world.

The other people in the room remained silent, not responding as Lian Shouyi had expected.

Both Lian Shouli and Lian Yeye’s faces became flushed with anger.

"What’s wrong with my dad not having a son?" Lian Yeye suddenly burst into tears, crying as she said, "We don’t steal or rob, we work hard, eat little, we don’t owe anyone anything, and we haven’t done anything immoral or harmful. When we walk outside, people say my dad and mom are good people. Second Uncle, you tell me, putting your hand on your heart. Who is more righteous, my dad or you? Who receives more praise, my dad or you? What right do you have to ridicule my dad?"

Wanting a clear view of the situation inside, Lian Manman now stood outside the eastern room, gripping the window frame with both hands on the windowsill. Upon hearing what Lian Yeye said, she almost wanted to applaud her.

She spoke so well.

Manman wasn’t the only one gripping the window frame; Si Lang and Liulang were also peering in.

"Others don’t insult my dad, and here you are doing it first. Are you really his brother? Is this how you treat your own family?" Lian Yeye continued.

Lian Shouyi felt extremely uncomfortable being called out by Lian Yeye and stopped crossing his legs, about to stand up and chastise her.

"Second Brother, your words just now were hurtful," Lian Shouxin suddenly spoke up, "Third Brother is still in his prime. There are early births and late births; who dares say Third Brother won’t have a son in the future?"

"Old Fourth, are you taking Old Three’s side?" Upon hearing Lian Shouxin’s words, Lian Shouyi turned toward him, towering with rage.

"Second Brother, I am advocating for justice, not favoring relatives. Besides, even if we were not brothers, you can’t speak like you did just now," Lian Shouxin said.

"Enough with the quarreling," Old Master Lian tapped the tobacco pipe against the edge of the kang bed and said, "Old Second, was that any way to talk? Calm down and sit down."

Old Master Lian spoke, and although Lian Shouyi was still huffing angrily, he had no choice but to sit back down.

"Father, no matter how one argues, the principle remains the same. What’s the meaning of having Yeye sit here?"

Insisting on driving Lian Yeye out, yet allowing Lady He and Zhao Xiue to stay for the reason that they had borne grandsons or were about to bear one, Lian Shouyi’s mindset was quite thought-provoking indeed, Lian Manman thought.

"Yeye is sitting in place of her little brother," Lian Manman, leaning against the window frame, said, "Elder Uncle has Brother Jizu, Second Uncle has Brother Erlang and Brother Sanlang, but Third Uncle only has Yeye. Who else would he bring if not Yeye? Regardless if Yeye is a girl or a boy, if Third Uncle is sitting there, there’s definitely a seat for Yeye."

All the people in the room turned their heads with varied expressions to look at Lian Manman.

Lian Shouli and Lian Yeye both appeared profoundly grateful.

Lady Zhou then glared fiercely at Lian Manman, her loathing for Lian Manman now thorough and deep.

Yet Lian Manman was not concerned about everyone’s gazes; her face adorned with a smile, she resembled any carefree child who loved to join in on the excitement and whom you could not do anything about.

"Go home and help your mother cook," Lian Shouxin said somewhat helplessly, waving at Lian Manman.

"Yeah, sure," Lian Manman quickly agreed verbally, but merely shifted her position on the windowsill and continued to stand still.

"Let Yeye sit, Old Three currently has only this one daughter," Old Master Lian said, "Now, let’s talk business... these past few days, I’ve been considering something. As the tree grows, branches must divide. Previously, we’ve already split off Old Fourth, and now it’s time to separate the remaining branches."

No one responded to Old Master Lian’s words, and everyone maintained their silence.

"Elder brother, what do you think?" Old Master Lian turned to Lian Shouren and asked.

"Father, I do not wish to separate the family," Lian Shouren lifted his head and replied slowly.

The corner of Old Master Lian’s lips twitched upward slightly, and Lady Zhou’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as they settled on Lian Shouren.

"Ahem," Lian Shouren lowered his head and coughed twice, before lifting it again, "But if father says we should divide, then I have no objections."

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The second update was already written yesterday and scheduled for release. The backend was glitchy, and after several tries, it finally succeeded. Ruoyan then reassuredly shut down her computer.

However, upon checking this morning, alas, it hadn’t posted at all, slamming the desk in frustration, such a letdown.

Today, Ruoyan will strive for additional updates as compensation. Also, please continue to support with your votes. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to support by voting at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)