Reborn as a Landlord

In the past two years, the Song Family had maintained their connection with them. Whenever there was any major or minor event, the Song Family would always send someone over with gifts. They never missed the holiday gifts either. Although the two families were not close, this exchange of gifts kept the relationship alive. Those unaware of the situation might think it was because Lian Huahua was once the daughter-in-law of the Song Family, but anyone with some insight knew it was the connection with the Shen Family that linked the two families together.

Old Master Lian had passed away. It was already expected by Lian Manman family that Song Hailong would come to pay his respects.

Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang quickly got up to go to the old house, bringing Xiao Qi along as well. Although Xiao Qi was young, he was just like Wu Lang back then, needing to see more of the world with his father and brother and learn more. Subsequently, Lady Zhang also went to the old house.

Lian Manman did not go; she stayed to chat with Lady Li for a while, then called over a few family members to ask about the recent state of affairs at home, and then went to the west room to catch up on sleep.

"Call me when my grandpa, uncle, and the others arrive," was Lian Manman’s instruction before she fell asleep.

In the past few days in Prefecture City, because she was busy purchasing estates and arranging affairs on the estates, Lian Manman hadn’t had a proper rest. Moreover, she hadn’t slept a wink during the previous night’s journey; she was truly exhausted. However, she had just dozed off when Lian Yeye arrived, followed by Lady Wu Wang bringing Lian Zhizhi.

No one disturbed Lian Manman in the west room, but she heard the commotion and got up. While tidying up, she couldn’t help but sigh and shake her head. Just like everyone said, when something big like the death of an elderly family member happens, no one in the family should expect to rest well for these few days. Handling a funeral is indeed more troublesome and exhausting than holding a wedding.

Lian Manman changed into a teal jacket and skirt, wearing only a pearl hairpin and two plain silver hairpins, without any colorful accessories, and went to the east room. There, she sat on the kang with Lian Yeye to keep Lady Li company.

"...There was nothing originally, it was just that they got angry from fighting," Lian Yeye explained to Lian Manman about the situation when Old Master Lian had his attack, "At that time, my father was called over, and he could tell grandpa was not well. Before he fell off the kang, it seemed as if he couldn’t speak. My dad asked them to stop, but no one listened to him. Even grandma wasn’t looking after grandpa, she just kept insisting that my dad intervene."

"They probably didn’t expect..." Lady Li said with a sigh.

Lady Zhou and the people at the old house didn’t anticipate that Old Master Lian would fall so gravely ill and not recover.

For the past six months, Old Master Lian’s health hadn’t been well, with several bouts of illness. While Lady Zhou seemed attentive when Old Master Lian took ill, aside from arranging special meals for him, she could be considered negligent in other aspects.

The clearest example was that she never restrained her temper for fear of Old Master Lian getting another attack. Lady Zhou had never been a gentle woman, and for Old Master Lian’s illness, diet was secondary, but the most important thing was keeping a cheerful mood.

Every time Old Master Lian had an attack, frankly speaking, it was due to conflicts caused by Lady Zhou and that group from the old house.

"Sometimes things in the world are just inexplicable. It’s a plight..." Lady Wu Wang sighed in a low voice to Lady Li, "Old Master should have been enjoying the good days." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Who says otherwise?" Lady Li nodded.

Later in the evening, Lady Zhang returned from the old house with Xiao Qi, while Wu Lang and Lian Shouxin stayed behind at the old house.

"Many people came after hearing the news. I’m guessing there will be even more people tomorrow," Lady Zhang said, referring to those who came to pay their respects. Naturally, they came to see Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang. Tomorrow, as the news of Old Master Lian’s passing spreads further, there will surely be more people coming.

"That’s for sure," Lady Wu Wang replied.

In the afternoon, Zhang Qingshan arrived with Zhang Qingnian, Zhang Yannian, Lady Zhang Wang, and Lady Hu. The whole family came, all dressed in green clothes, clearly showing the importance they placed on Old Master Lian’s passing.

According to the rituals, the Zhang Family only needed to send one or two representatives, but the whole family hurried over. Part of it was due to Zhang Qingshan’s fond memories of Old Master Lian, and the other part was due to considerations for Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang.

Lian Manman sent someone to pick up Xiao Long and Xiao Hu from school. After some conversation, they left Lian Zhizhi to watch over the house, and the entire Zhang family, along with Lian Manman, Lady Zhang, Lady Wu Wang, Lian Yeye, and others, headed to the old house.