Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 824 - 420: Hired Workers_2
"My dear niece, as winter approaches, the nightly winds are as sharp as knives, and our shack provides no shelter from them, faring even worse than a cold cave. We women huddle together for warmth, unable to sleep throughout the entire night. I dare not close my eyes for fear that if I do, I may not awake the next day."
As the wife of He Laoliu spoke, she broke down into tears, a mixture of snot and tears streaming down her face.
"That damned man, he left and never sent word back. He’s forgotten all about us, thrown us to the back of his mind."
Lian Manman frowned slightly. The situation in the wife of He Laoliu’s household was quite pitiable. Regrettably, Manman was of no help and dared not offer it.
She only knew that He Laoliu’s character was abysmal, and she had no knowledge of what kind of person his wife was. If she bore even the slightest resemblance to He Laoliu, Manman couldn’t afford to associate with her.
Even if this wife were good-natured, with He Laoliu, Lian Shouyi, and Lady He behind her, Lian Manman would still have to keep her distance.
Lian Manman wished to do good deeds, to be charitable, but she would not overestimate her capabilities. In her current situation, she was no match for the likes of Lian Shouyi and He Laoliu. Even if she managed to suppress them by force, it would inevitably lead to a tough and arduous struggle, the mere thought of which was enough to drain one’s spirit.
Perhaps in the future, Manman thought—when Wu Lang passes the imperial examination as a Scholar, Graduate, or even better if he becomes an official—then she need not be so apprehensive.
"Aunt He, don’t cry anymore. Days like these are coming to an end. Liulang’s uncle in Taicang is doing well. He will take you in soon, that’s just around the corner. In the future, you can look forward to living comfortably in the city. As for this countryside, you wouldn’t even think about coming here."
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Lian Manman apologized to the wife of He Laoliu with an "oh" exclamation.
"I almost forgot, my great-aunt just sent Er Ya to fetch me, saying there’s something urgent and I must go at once," said Manman as she made to leave first.
It was a polite way to bid her guest farewell.
"My dear niece, go ahead with your business then. I’ll find your mother and have a chat with her," the wife of He Laoliu said.
"Aunt He, my mother went to the town today. She won’t be back until evening. If there’s anything you need, tell me, and I’ll pass the message to my mother," Manman replied.
"... it’s just that, aren’t you looking to hire someone? I’m idle and have nothing to do. We’re relatives who know each other well..."
"Aunt He, you’re a bit late," Manman interrupted the wife of He Laoliu, "After breakfast, I heard my mother saying that they’ve already chosen someone... and the contract has been signed."
"Oh my, Aunt He, how could I have taken that seriously?" Manman laughed, "You must be joking, knowing that you will soon move to the city with Liulang’s uncle and become a lady of the house yourself."
"Aunt He, you’re not serious, are you? You really shouldn’t. If the people involved with Liulang’s uncle find out, it might not look good, and it could affect the situation."
The wife of He Laoliu had come with the intention of finding work, but after a series of comments from Manman, she became confused, and her determination wavered.
Lian Manman then saw her guest to the door.
"My dear niece, that news about Taicang..."
The wife of He Laoliu was naturally inquiring about He Laoliu.
"... it’s just that my Old Master has written to us, as you know...," Manman trailed off.
"Oh." The wife of He Laoliu nodded, understanding that the Old Master despised He Laoliu, and it was common knowledge. Thus, any letter from the Old Master would undoubtedly make no mention of He Laoliu.
"At my Sister Huahua’s place in the county city and my great-aunt’s home, they frequently communicate with that side. And here in our town, my Sister-in-law Xiu E’s family... Aunt He, you don’t bother to visit us here too often, but over there, you should really make an effort to keep in touch. As for when Liulang’s uncle will bring you over to Taicang... hehe."
After sending the wife of He Laoliu away, Lian Manman breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the breakfast shop.
Lady Zhang hadn’t gone to town but was in the shop instead. It was fortunate that the wife of He Laoliu had gone to the new house first; otherwise, if she had gone straight to the shop, there’s no telling whether Lady Zhang might have compassionately hired her.
They had forgotten to mention something yesterday when discussing hiring someone.
Approaching the entrance of the shop, Manman could hear the voices of strangers speaking inside.
Manman lifted the door curtain and entered. Inside, Lady Zhang, Lady Zhao, and Lian Yeye were present, along with a strange woman who was short in stature and dressed in tattered clothing.
When the woman heard Manman enter, she turned her head. Only then did Manman get a clear view of the woman’s face.
Her features were relatively well-proportioned, but she bore a face full of worries, which made her seem older than her age.
"Sister-in-law, please hire me. I can do any work. Hiring someone with family ties is surely more reliable than a stranger," the woman glanced at Manman and then turned back, pleading with Lady Zhang.
Clearly, the woman had been there for a while, and a look of difficulty was written all over Lady Zhang’s face.
"Mother, Aunt San," Manman greeted and then inquired, "Who is this...?"
"This is..." Lady Zhang paused, searching for the right words to introduce her, "...from the Woo Family... Manman, you should call her ’Aunt San.’"
"The wife of Woo Sangou, looking to work as menial labor," Lian Yeye deliberately stepped forward, turning her back to the woman, and whispered to Manman before speaking up, "Sister Manman, you’ve arrived."
No sooner had one potential employee left than another arrived, and such a character at that, Manman rubbed her forehead in exasperation.
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