Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 805 - 410: Applying Eye Medicine_2

Employing both a firm yet gentle approach, asserting authority with a touch of tenderness, was the very skill with which Lady Zhou used to handle Lian Shouxin with great effectiveness. Yet for Lian Lanlan, since she was not Lian Shouxin’s mother, her way was more of a tender approach wrapped in a layer of firmness.

This tactic was highly effective against someone like Lian Shouxin. However, Lian Lanlan had not used it previously, simply because there was no need.

"Big sister," Lian Shouxin indeed seemed somewhat unable to cope.

Seeing Lian Shouxin looking this way, Lian Lanlan couldn’t help but reveal a hint of triumph in her eyes.

"Big sister," Lian Shouxin straightened his shoulders back and then slowly said, "Big sister, as blood siblings, we don’t really have much to disagree about. Other matters, all can be discussed. It’s just the children’s marriage..."

"Manman is still young. Her mother and I had long agreed that it’s best for her to stay at home for a few more years."

"Then let’s settle the engagement first." Lian Lanlan immediately said, "Just like with Zhizhi, if others won’t wait, my family’s Jin Suo will."

"Big Sister, Jin Suo this year, he’s already seventeen, isn’t he?" Lian Shouxin said, "Manman, compared to Jin Suo, is much younger."

"Your brother-in-law and I are eight, nine years apart too, but look at us; we’re still living happily together. Being older, he knows how to be considerate of others." Lian Lanlan immediately added.

"Big Sister, you should promptly find another match for Jin Suo." Seeing Lian Lanlan persist, Lian Shouxin had no choice but to make his point clearer, "These two children, they are not suitable for each other. Our Manman, these next two years, will definitely not be engaged."

Now that Lian Shouxin had made his stance clear, even Lian Lanlan could no longer feign ignorance.

Lian Lanlan seemed somewhat saddened, retrieving a handkerchief from her bosom to dab at the corners of her eyes.

"...If you do not agree to Jin Suo’s matter, then let it be. Jin Suo is indeed a bit older. I’ve married alone into the Magistrate’s town, and all these years, I have always missed our home every single day. Old Fourth, you see, now what’s left here is just us siblings, plus Old Three. Particularly lately, I’ve been hoping for our two houses to draw closer, to become closer kin. Now, my heart is heavy with only two concerns: firstly, Jin Suo and secondly, Yin Suo. This daughter causes more worries than any son..."

Lian Lanlan spoke, looking at Lian Shouxin.

"Big Sister, Yin Suo is not that old either. You and brother-in-law, being in the county town these past two or three years, surely you can find someone suitable, worthy of Yin Suo..."

Right as they were speaking, the horses hitched to the carriage seemed to suddenly get spooked, bolting forward.

Lian Shouxin quickly hurried back, with Lian Lanlan having no choice but to follow. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

By this time, the Coachman had reined in the horses and was reversing the carriage back this way.

The carriage belonged to the Song Family, left to Lian Lanlan’s family of four by Lian Huahua. After all, it wasn’t their own carriage, and even the lowest-ranking coachmen of large families unavoidably developed a haughty air and had hearts twisted in a few ways.

After all, who would willingly drive through the night unless the job was particularly profitable?

"Old Fourth, I shall take my leave now." Lian Lanlan bade farewell to Lian Shouxin and the others, "Zhizhi, Manman, you two go with your aunt into the city for a few days and have a good time. Wu Lang, Xiao Qi, when school’s out, come into the city to play. Old Fourth, you and your spouse, don’t always be so mired in work; when you have the time, come to the city, and I’ll have brother-in-law treat you to a potluck."

Lian Lanlan, along with Luo Baocai and Jin Suo and Yin Suo, boarded the carriage, which then drove off, raising a plume of dust.

After seeing off Lian Lanlan, Zhang Qingshan, the Wu Family, and others also left one after another, with only Lady Li and Zhang Caiyun staying behind.

The family gathered in the eastern room, tallying the gifts received that day. On the kiln bed, a small table was arranged, by which Lian Manman sat, taking notes with a pen in hand. The jade bonsai sent by the Shen Family, one was placed in the western room, the other in the study at the front yard. A pair of large porcelain vases sent by the Song Family were positioned in the main hall of the front yard. The twin hat cylinders sent by the Magistrate were also displayed in the main hall.

The cloth materials, all wrapped up by Lady Zhang one by one, were stowed away into a cabinet. The silver Lockets sent by the Song Family were handed over to Lian Manman. As for other items, whether they were to be stored or displayed in any room, Lian Manman clearly noted each in the ledger.

After everything was put in its place, it was already late. They then called Lian Yeye’s family of three, as well as Lian Jizu and Lady Chiang, and the whole family sat down for a meal together.

After dinner, Lian Yeye’s family of three and the couple Lian Jizu returned to the old house, while Lian Shouxin went off to chat with Mr. Loo. Lian Zhizhi, Wu Lang, Xiao Qi, and Zhang Caiyun, accompanied by Lady Li, strolled through the various courtyards. In the eastern room, only Lian Manman and Lady Zhang were left.

"Mother, did you find out what Big Aunt spoke to my father about in private?" Lian Manman asked Lady Zhang.

"What could it be, your father didn’t agree." Lady Zhang replied.

Lian Manman uttered an "Oh" and then snuggled closer to Lady Zhang.

"Mother, isn’t Big Aunt said to be exceptionally good at dealing with people? How is it that even after you spoke to her so directly, she could still turn around and bring up the matter with my father?" Lian Manman asked with wide eyes.

"...She’s just not giving up hope." Lady Zhang pondered for a moment and replied.

"Mother, didn’t you firmly reject the idea, why is she still not giving up hope?" Lian Manman softly said, "Mother, when it comes to matters concerning us, shouldn’t it be you who has the final say? In any other family, if a proposal is flatly rejected by the mother, no one would dare to approach the father. Big Aunt is so astute, how could she..."

Lian Manman played the part of the confused and puzzled.

"...Your father, he listens to your Big Aunt..." Lady Zhang thought some more and spoke slowly.

Lian Manman coughed twice to conceal her smile, finally steering Lady Zhang towards the crux of the matter.

"Mother, so it seems that in our family, no one’s word counts for much except for Big Aunt’s... Big Aunt called my father to talk, and you saw how easily he went along. His readiness was almost like how one would act in front of my grandmother..."

Crack, Lady Zhang cracked a walnut in her hand.

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