Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 587 - 302 Unusual Behavior_2

Lady Zhou patiently spoke with Lian Shouxin for a long time, but seeing that he hadn’t grasped her point at all, she couldn’t help feeling her patience dwindling.

"Old Fourth, in your family aside from you and your wife, Wu Lang and Xiao Qi need to continue their schooling, and little Lian Manman is still too young to help out. The only one who could be of assistance is Lian Zhizhi.... There’s no need to rush Zhizhi’s marriage... Look at Lian Xiuxiu, I’m not even rushing hers," Lady Zhou added.

"Mother, what you’re saying makes sense, but no matter how difficult it is at home, we can’t delay Zhizhi’s future," Lian Shouxin still replied earnestly to Lady Zhou, "Zhizhi, this child, these past few years, hasn’t had any good fortune following us."

His words turned Lady Zhou’s face three shades darker. Since Lian Shouxin had only separated from the family half a year ago, by ’these past few years,’ he clearly referred to the days spent living with her. Lady Zhou felt that Lian Shouxin was blaming her for not treating Lian Zhizhi well throughout those years.

"What good hasn’t she had? What else do you expect?" Lady Zhou’s tone rose again, "Our family’s situation is clear for all to see. Here I am eating coarse rice and vegetables, not giving Zhizhi gold to wear or gourmet food to eat—is it me who has wronged you?"

"Mother, that’s not what I meant," Lian Shouxin quickly gestured with his hands. If Lady Zhou’s earlier soft approach had plunged Lian Shouxin into a warm and sincere exchange with his mother, devoid of any ulterior motives or deceit, her return to her usual self had jolted Lian Shouxin awake.

Having been awakened, Lian Shouxin mused over Lady Zhou’s words and finally began to understand a little.

"Mother, Zhizhi’s matter, both the Wu Family and we have a clear understanding. Let’s settle this marriage deal first—no rush to actually get married.... Waiting a year or two to tie the knot isn’t too late," Lian Shouxin said hastily.

"No rush to get married? Then why set it so early?" Lady Zhou raised an eyebrow.

"It’s the Wu Family’s side that wishes to finalize it early, to put both families at ease," Lian Shouxin explained.

"You talk as if Zhizhi is some sort of treasure," Lian Xiuxiu couldn’t help snorting coldly and muttered under her breath.

Lian Shouxin, sitting a fair distance from Lian Xiuxiu, didn’t hear what Lian Xiuxiu said clearly, but Lady Zhou did hear it all.

Lady Zhou gently patted Lian Xiuxiu’s knee, signaling her to be patient.

"Ah...", Lady Zhou let out a long sigh, "People are all so opportunistic, always looking up and not down. It hasn’t been long, has it? Before, you were all acquainted with each other but never thought of arranging marriage. Now that you’ve bought land and opened a shop, those eager to arrange marriages come knocking.... Your father and I are old, our family has been struck by misfortune, and in the eyes of others, we are not living well. Xiuxiu is older than Zhizhi, even by a generation, and the ones coming to propose go to your place, while no one comes here,"

As Lady Zhou spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her bosom, wiped her eyes with it, then blew her nose. When Lian Shouxin looked at Lady Zhou again, he saw her eyes and nose both notably red.

"Your only younger sister has become our burden..." Lady Zhou said tearfully.

"Mother, what are you talking about? Afraid I won’t be able to marry off or something? I simply don’t believe it..." Lian Xiuxiu protested, her face turning red, her tone brimming with defiance.

"That’s just how people are. No matter how good a daughter is, what they’re after is Silver Coin..." Lady Zhou sighed helplessly.

Lian Manman had been outside the door, startled by the unusual tone of Lady Zhou’s voice and eavesdropping for a while. Now, as Lady Zhou reached this topic, Lian Manman already had her suspicions and boldly pushed aside the curtain to enter.

"Father, weren’t you in the yard just now? I went to look for you but couldn’t find you; I wondered where you’d gone. It turns out you were seeing Grandmother," Lian Manman greeted Lady Zhou and Lian Xiuxiu, then addressed Lian Shouxin.

"Your grandmother is here to discuss something with me," Lian Shouxin plainly stated. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Ah, what about?" Lian Manman settled beside Lian Shouxin without waiting for an invitation.

Before entering, Lian Manman had thought of a pretext to take Lian Shouxin away. But then she considered that while she could take him away this time, Lady Zhou could also find him again in the future. It might be better for Lady Zhou to state her case clearly, to resolve the issue once and for all and avoid future worries.

Seeing Lian Manman arrive, Lady Zhou and Lian Xiuxiu both had displeased looks on their faces. Summoning Lian Shouxin back alone was to avoid interference from Lady Zhang and her kids, preventing them from influencing Lian Shouxin’s decisions. Now that Lian Manman had arrived, she had upset their plans.

Lady Zhou had some leverage over Lady Zhang, but she felt completely at a loss concerning Lian Manman.

"I have serious matters to discuss with your father; what are you doing here? Go on, leave us; attend to your own affairs. A little girl like you, always meddling with adults’ matters," Lady Zhou said with a stern face to Lian Manman.

"What ’serious matters’ can’t I hear?" Lian Manman disregarded Lady Zhou’s attitude completely, "I’ll just listen in; it won’t cost anyone a piece of flesh."

"Old Fourth, how do you run a household, how do you manage your children? I’m talking to you, and you should send her away," Lady Zhou commanded Lian Shouxin decisively.

"Manman, umm, shouldn’t you be helping your mother with work at the shop?" Lian Shouxin said.

Watching how Lian Shouxin looked at Lian Manman with such gentle eyes and spoke in a negotiating tone, was this a demand for her to leave? It had no deterrent effect whatsoever. Lady Zhou glared at Lian Shouxin, frustrated at his lack of firmness.

"My mother doesn’t want me to help her with work; she’s the one who sent me here," Lian Manman stated plainly, sitting firmly on the kang, displaying no intention of leaving.

"Old Fourth, do you lack backbone at all? You spoil the child so much she doesn’t know what boundaries are. Can’t you make her listen to a single word you say?" Lady Zhou’s eyes flared, pointing at Lian Manman, she commanded Lian Shouxin, "If you still recognize me as your mother, send her away now!"

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