Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 747 - 382 Message Passing_2

"Sister-in-law, come to our room; my mother and I have something to tell you," Lian Manman said. Without waiting for Lady Chiang’s agreement, she pulled her into the room.

Only Lady Zhang and Lian Zhizhi were in the room, as Lian Shouxin had taken Wu Lang and Xiao Qi to clean up the shop.

Upon Lady Chiang’s arrival, Lady Zhang and Lian Zhizhi put aside their work and invited Lady Chiang to sit on the kang bed.

"Fourth Auntie, regarding today’s event... I..." Lady Chiang started to say, somewhat embarrassed.

"Fourth Auntie understands; you’re one of the younger ones and caught in an awkward position," Lady Zhang hurriedly waved her hand and said.

Lady Chiang breathed a sigh of relief. Lady Zhang had a kind heart, always considering others in any situation. This made everyone feel at ease and comfortable around her. Like now, Lady Chiang didn’t need to explain much—Lady Zhang had already thought everything through for her.

"Big sister, I asked you to come over because I wanted to talk to you about something," Lian Manman said as she saw Lady Chiang relax. "Big sister, you see the fuss made today; you’re a sensible person. Can’t you tell who came out on top, who benefitted?"

"None of us benefitted. It’s a joke for others to see, and it’s our own reputation that suffers. We are ordinary folks; we care about this, but my uncle can’t afford to not care about it. Jizu, too, can’t afford to overlook it."

"My uncle wishes to be an official, and so does Jizu when he is ready to pursue his studies. As the firstborn son and grandson, when people mention the Old Lian Family, they refer to them first. If the Old Lian Family is doing well, they are too. If not, people will definitely criticize them first, won’t they?"

"Is it truly about lacking those few coins? My uncle would rather borrow at high interest rates to marry Sister Huahua into the Song Family. What for? For a few unnecessary coins, for making our lives difficult, giving into my grandma’s tantrums—ultimately, who’s face is at stake? Every last one of those guests today, with a word to those above, might result in my uncle stepping out the door only to find documents preventing him from assuming his post."

"Let’s not even mention that. If someone casually mentions this incident in letters as a joke, by word of mouth, this will spread far and wide. In the end, how will my uncle deal with it?"

"I had no idea grandma wanted money," said Lady Chiang, entranced by the conversation. She then hastily explained, "Not just me, your uncle, auntie, and your Jizu, they didn’t know either. If they had known, they would surely have stopped grandma."

Lian Manman chuckled lightly. After all, Lady Chiang belonged to the main branch of the family, and Lian Manman didn’t expect her to admit anything.

"I believe that," said Lian Manman.

Lian Manman’s response made Lady Chiang sigh, and her tone softened.

"Manman, you know grandma’s temperament. And as for our family matters, even if I want to say something, no one listens to me. Your Jizu, he actually... is a person who doesn’t manage things."

In front of Lady Zhang and her daughter, Lady Chiang relaxed and revealed a look of resentment when speaking of Lian Jizu.

"Big sister, we know it’s difficult for you. It’s just that there are a few words you should consider and, if they make sense, convey them to my uncle’s wife," said Lian Manman. "Our grandparents will definitely be following my uncle. If they don’t go, it means they can’t. If they can’t go, not to mention whether uncle can go, my auntie definitely can’t."

These words sounded reasonable and subtly threatening.

Lian Manman was now confident in saying this because Lady Gu wanted to play tricks and stop Lady Zhou from accompanying Lian Shouren on his post. Lian Manman could ensure that if Lady Zhou stayed, Lady Gu would have to stay as well. Moreover, Lian Shouren might lose his position because of it.

When Lady Chiang heard Lian Manman’s words, she was startled. She had also heard what Lian Manman said to Lady Gu in the backyard.

The circumstances of Lian Shouxin’s family had changed. Previously, Lady Zhou’s actions always succeeded, and their main family benefited. Not because they were particularly skilled, but because Lian Shouxin’s family never resisted.

Now that Lian Shouxin’s family had resisted, they had also gathered significant social connections and influence.

If everyone knew this would be the outcome, perhaps the incident wouldn’t have occurred. But who could have predicted such an ending? After all, Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang had always shown tolerance, and even when they could no longer bear it, they sought resolutions within the family from Old Master Lian.

"Big sister, uncle needs to hurry to his post," said Lian Manman. "So, don’t bother with other futile notions. First, mollify grandfather and grandmother, and ensure they set off happily. Our family doesn’t wish to go anywhere; anything else that happens won’t affect us much. But uncle and auntie are important people..."

Any further trouble, as long as Lian Manman’s family did not compromise again, would end up backfiring on Lian Shouren, Lady Gu, Lady Zhou, and others.

"Big sister, I say these things for the good of all of us," Lian Manman concluded.

"I will definitely pass on the message," said Lady Chiang with a somewhat forced smile. "It’s just... as unpredictable as grandma’s temper is."

Lady Chiang did not sit any longer and hastened to take her leave.

Lian Manman knew that although Lady Chiang verbally distanced herself, she would relay the conversation word for word to Lady Gu. Lian Manman also believed that Lady Gu was a smart person. Once convinced that this route was blocked, for her own sake, Lady Gu would try to appease Lady Zhou, then head out with Old Master Lian, Lady Zhou, Lian Shouyi, and the rest of the family.

With Lady Gu taken care of, Lady Zhou would have Lady Gu and Lian Shouren to settle things. Lian Manman could choose to do nothing, but she smirked and tilted her head.

They say that not reciprocating is against etiquette, so she should still pay a visit to ensure that Lady Zhou’s and Lady Gu’s future lives are more "harmonious" and "joyful."

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