Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 804 - 410: Applying Eye Medicine
During the second watch of the night, she pleaded for pink favors.
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"Old Fourth, we were born of the same mother. In this whole wide world, is there anyone closer to us than each other? Our children are all grown up now, and as their parents, we only worry about this one thing. If this matter is settled well, then there won’t be any major problems in our children’s lives," Lian Lanlan said emotionally to Lian Shouxin, "Your nephew, you’ve watched him grow up; he’s sincere, and whoever marries him will be fortunate. Unlike some who are cunning and cause troubles, straining others’ peace of mind. Our family’s status wouldn’t wrong Manman."
"Just take our Yin Suo, I’m currently worried about her. Eventually, when she goes out, marrying someone unknown, who knows what kind of life she will lead? It makes us anxious and powerless. Isn’t marrying within the family so much better than marrying a stranger?"
"With me around, I guarantee to treat Manman as my own daughter, and your brother-in-law is an honest man too. In the future, all of our family possessions will essentially be under Manman’s control. Since she was small, I’ve been very fond of her. Sister is laying it out for you here, once Manman joins our family, I guarantee she will live a smooth and proper life. Your brother-in-law, Jin Suo, and I will support her in everything," she said.
Lian Shouxin stood in front of Lian Lanlan, somewhat dazed. He partly heard what Lian Lanlan was saying, and partly did not. He was thinking about the scene he had just witnessed.
Lian Lanlan visits during the holidays yearly, and it seemed like she treated every child well. However, Zhizhi, Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi are not close to this aunt at all, nor do they play with Jin Suo and Yin Suo.
Perhaps due to the Lian Family having many members and children, compounded by Lian Lanlan not being extremely wealthy, Lian Lanlan has never given the children much, except for what Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou sometimes share—a bit of the food Lian Lanlan brings for them, allowing the children like those of Manman’s to receive a small share.
Lian Lanlan was cold towards Lady Zhang. Sometimes when Lian Lanlan arrives home, Lady Zhou would send everyone out and just talk to her mother inside. Their talks were often gossips about their daughters-in-law, with Lady Zhang being the most frequently mentioned.
Lian Shouxin had never thought there was anything wrong, or anything bad about this. No, that shouldn’t be how it’s said. It should be said that in the past, he listened entirely to Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou, simply accustomed to not having his own opinions.
Back then, in this world, there was no independent person called Lian Shouxin, only Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou’s fourth son.
Now, having gone through many experiences and having established his own household, looking back at past events makes Lian Shouxin feel bitter inside.
The children are very grateful, and their not being close to Lian Lanlan is because Lian Lanlan never genuinely tried to be close to them.
The children don’t play with Jin Suo and Yin Suo because they always wear neat new clothes, always have new and unique snacks and toys from the city. Jin Suo and Yin Suo are city children; they only stick close to Shouren’s family and disdain to associate with Zhizhi, Manman, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi.
Lian Lanlan is truly close to Lian Jizu, Lian Huahua, and Lian Duoduo. Lady Zhang and her children have never been to Lian Lanlan’s house in the county town, whereas Lady Gu could take Lian Huahua and Lian Duoduo to stay at Lian Lanlan’s house for months.
Lady Zhou spoke ill of Lady Zhang, and though Lian Lanlan didn’t directly show disdain to Lady Zhang afterward, that type of cold, surreptitious putting down had once deeply pained Lady Zhang.
And in his heart, he hoped that this elder sister could persuade Lady Zhou, speak well of Lady Zhang. Lady Zhou listens to Lian Lanlan; a single word from Lian Lanlan would carry more weight than ten of his.
Poverty in the bustling market goes unnoticed, but wealth in the remote mountains attracts distant relatives.
Lian Shouxin murmured to himself. Towards his relatives, his attitude is warm and tolerant. He is also willing to stay connected with Lian Lanlan, his elder sister.
However...
"Old Fourth, what did you say?" Lian Lanlan had been talking for a while, and seeing that Lian Shouxin neither agreed nor refused, she slightly frowned and said deliberately, "Old Fourth, you don’t think your elder sister’s family is unworthy of yours, do you? Our Old Lian Family people, all value integrity and decency. Old Fourth, if you look down on your elder sister’s family now, this will really hurt your elder sister... For you, she cares very deeply..."
Lian Lanlan slightly furrowed her brow, her look towards Lian Shouxin mixed with pity and blame. It seemed as if Lian Shouxin’s refusal would mean ingratitude, forgetting his roots, and signify that Lian Shouxin isn’t kind or a good person. And it would also imply he looks down on her, deeply hurting her.
