Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1660 - 847: Tearing Off… the Mask

Si Lang’s demeanor clearly shows he won’t let this go easily.

Lian Manman couldn’t help but look at Old Master Lian. She could tell that Old Master Lian was very troubled at the moment. How could he not be, thought Lian Manman? Si Lang is not like them, willing to be persuaded by Old Master Lian with reason, then moved by family ties to "sensibly" endure this for the greater good.

Lian Manman really wants to know how Old Master Lian plans to handle this matter.

"There’s no way we can just leave it at this," Old Master Lian said almost without thinking. "Tomorrow I’ll send word to the city, have your eldest aunt come over. I’ll have a good talk with her."

"What’s the point of asking? It’s her; there’s no one else," Lian Shouyi immediately interjected, "Even if you call her here and ask her, will she admit it? Asking is pointless."

What Lian Shouyi said wasn’t without reason. Even if Lian Lanlan did do it, she definitely wouldn’t admit it.

"No need to wait for tomorrow, I’ll head to the city now with my father." Si Lang’s eyes were still bloodshot, his fists clenched inside his sleeves as he enunciated each word.

"Yes, we’ll go to the city now and have a good talk with her." Lian Shouyi immediately chimed in.

"I’ll go too," Lady He added.

Lian Shouyi and Lady He spoke as they stood up, seemingly intending to set off immediately with Si Lang to Jinyang County Town to find Lian Lanlan.

"Where do you think you’re going? If you step out this door, don’t bother coming back!" Lady Zhou quickly said.

"All of you, stop right there!" Old Master Lian also hurried to stop them. "Don’t rush; the sun is about to set. In a short while... let’s talk things out calmly first."

In the Old Lian Family, when it came to physical prowess, the group led by Lian Shouyi was unmatched. And the Old Lian Family always had the habit of resolving issues verbally rather than physically, but in this regard, Lian Shouyi’s group was an exception. Not only were they physically strong, but they also had a propensity for action. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

If Lian Shouyi, Lady He, and Si Lang were allowed to head to the city now and find Lian Lanlan, things definitely wouldn’t end well. They weren’t going to inquire with Lian Lanlan; they were going directly to settle scores.

And settling scores wouldn’t be a civilized questioning session; it might not even end with harsh words. When these few went, they would likely start by hitting people, smashing Lian Lanlan’s home and shop, and only then might they talk about other things.

Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou saw this clearly, which is why they were eager to stop them. Lady Zhou knew that her eldest daughter’s family, when combined, weren’t a match for the few from Lian Shouyi’s group. As for Old Master Lian, he was more intent on keeping the peace. If his sons went to hit his daughter and son-in-law, with siblings fighting each other, it would be against the traditions of the Old Lian Family, and his family’s reputation would suffer even more. Moreover, Old Master Lian personally detested such destructive behavior. This kind of crude conduct did not align with the Old Lian Family’s values.

Old Master Lian never agreed with using violence to resolve disputes and absolutely couldn’t tolerate family members hurting each other. The best resolution he could think of was to let the matter stop here.

"We just want to go and ask her, yet you won’t allow us to go! What do you two elders want? Do you just want us to swallow this loss silently? You can’t be favoring outsiders over your own family; does Si Lang mean nothing to you?" Lian Shouyi said discontentedly.

"...regardless, even if you look down on Si Lang, he’s still a descendant of the Old Lian Family, carrying on the family legacy and will be the one to pay respects at your graves. Favoring the daughter over the son—well, can a son-in-law or grandson give you such respect in the future?" Lady He gesticulated and said.

Lady He’s words were harsh, and Lady Zhou immediately spat at her.

"I knew it, you heartless witch, cursed troublemaker, you can’t wait for us old folks to die early so you can have your way... I don’t need you to pay respects at my grave or burn offerings! I have three sons and several grandsons—don’t need you! If you have the guts, toss me in Yanggou and feed me to the dogs."

As Lady Zhou cursed like this, Lian Shouyi and Lady He didn’t react much, but Si Lang slowly turned his head, squinting his eyes to cast a fierce look at Lady Zhou.

"No need for unnecessary words," Old Master Lian gestured to Lady Zhou, lightly scolding her. At moments like this, repeatedly saying such things without leaving any room for maneuver and forcing Lian Shouyi’s group into a corner was unwise.

Whether it was Old Master Lian’s words or Si Lang’s menacing gaze, Lady Zhou genuinely fell silent.