Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 742 - 380: After Hardship Comes Happiness_1
At the second watch, they ask for family favor.
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A hush filled the room once more before it was broken by endless praises.
"Parents’ hearts are filled with nothing but compassion for their children. Old Master Lian still worries about his sons and thinks everything through," someone said.
The paperwork from Lian Shouxin’s family could pass smoothly, but for Lian Shouli’s Family, it would require Lian Shouxin to agree to the condition.
"We don’t need any paperwork to look after Third Uncle’s Family," Wu Lang said as he entered the room.
"Third Uncle and his wife are left with nothing, no place to live, nothing to eat, so they will move into our shop today. We’ll provide food and lodging," Lady Zhang announced from outside.
"Add this to the document, and I’ll press my handprint. My son will too," Lian Shouxin declared.
Lian Shouli and Lady Zhao, although meek in nature, were honest, decent, and hardworking people. Together with Lian Yeye, these three were sensible and knew their place. Such people deserved sympathy and help.
The Lian Shouxin Family felt full empathy for the Lian Shouli Family, and they had always gotten along well. They had long wanted to lend a helping hand to the family of three but were limited due to not having divided the family property. Now that Lian Shouli’s family had their own share, they were of course eager to help.
"Old Master surely meant well with his intentions," Old Jin said at this point. "The Lian Si family is kind-hearted and dutiful. However, something doesn’t sit right with me here."
Everyone turned to look at Old Jin.
"What I think is this: even if Old Master hadn’t said anything, and nothing was written in the paperwork, Lian Si wouldn’t ignore Lian Shouren’s Family. But to insist on putting it into the paperwork, tying it with the provision for the elder care of Old Master and Old Mistress, that seems inappropriate. If it has to be written, it should be separate. Otherwise, discussing this outside might lead others to different thoughts," he continued.
"Besides, putting such matters into writing seems distrustful, disrespectful towards Lian Si, and undermines Lian Shouren," Old Jin added.
"Old Jin Brother speaks sense," Old Huang agreed.
"This was my eagerness," Old Master Lian reflected and then said, "I just thought that since Old Three’s household is small, and we are following his older brothers, there would just be their two families left at home. Now, Old Fourth’s family is better off than Old Three’s, and they have more members. Having Old Fourth look after Old Three would give me peace of mind when I’m gone. I didn’t want to put this in writing, just added it on the spur of the moment."
"However, thinking it over, everyone’s right. There’s no need to write it down. I trust Lian Si, and with what he and Wu Lang said in front of everyone, I am reassured," Old Master Lian stated.
"Old Master is a man of reason.
"Indeed, Old Master Lian is a wise man, compassionate for his children, yet open to persuasion," remarked someone else.
"As one gets older, it’s harder to be thoughtful about everything. I still need everyone to help round things out," Old Master Lian said with a laugh.
As brothers who separated and started their own households, including a clause in the document for a younger brother to take care of an older one was somewhat out of the ordinary. Old Master Lian was a clear-headed man; he must have considered this issue. So why did he insist on bringing it up in front of everyone? Was it solely out of concern for Lian Shouren, or was there another reason?
Lian Manman dismissed the thought in a moment. She believed that everyone present, as well as the onlookers outside, was aware of the rights and wrongs of the Lian Family matters. She would not pursue the issue further and allowed Old Master Lian to save some face.
The most crucial point was that her family, along with Lian Yeye’s, had cleanly separated their share. Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang no longer had to inhibit themselves. Moreover, they had shown ultimate kindness and duty. Twelve acres of land, five rooms, and two vegetable gardens at Thirty Mile Camp were quite sufficient for two elders’ retirement.
Additionally, Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou had two other sons to rely on, one of whom even held an official title. Given their endorsement today, she believed they would feel grateful and reciprocate.
Once Lian Shouren’s paperwork was prepared and everyone involved had pressed their handprints, it was taken by Lian Shouren to the western room for Lady Zhou to see.
This time, Lian Shouren did not return as quickly, and cries and scolding could be heard from the western room.
Lian Yeye grew tense all of a sudden, straining her ears to catch the commotion from the next room. Lian Yeye feared Lady Zhou wouldn’t acknowledge the document.
After a long while, Lian Shouren returned with the document nearly torn in two, but Lady Zhou had pressed her handprint on it nonetheless.
