Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1161 - 592: Village Discussion
The first watch, asking for pinks.
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Upon hearing Lian Shouxin say this, Lian Manman couldn’t help but glance at him.
Lian Shouxin is very troubled now, and his mood is complex. On one hand, he has truly come to know the truth about Lian Shouren and Lady Gu selling his daughter; it’s knowingly intentional, to trade his daughter’s life for money, exchanging it for Lian Huahua’s prosperity, and thereby securing Lian Shouren’s own wealth. Moreover, he knows that Lian Shouren not only plotted against his own niece but also against his own sister, and even his own father.
Lian Shouxin is certainly both angry and hateful toward Lian Shouren; there’s no doubt about it.
Yet he didn’t repair the windows for Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi’s families, with plenty of explanations as well. For instance, those two families are in their prime, they aren’t lacking hands or feet.
Lian Shouxin did this because he’s worried people would scrutinize him. Born and raised in Thirty Mile Camp, he knows all too well what people think and say. Everyone definitely despises Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi, but surely there are peacemakers and particularly kind-hearted "outsiders" who would sympathize with these two, even now. Of course, this sympathy arises in contrast to Lian Shouxin’s situation.
Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi are now very down and out, while Lian Shouxin’s family is living very prosperously.
Lian Shouxin not only understands this well, but he also cares a lot about these discussions. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
An honest man who loves face but can’t harden his heart.
On the other hand, though he didn’t repair the windows for Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi, he took no other actions, fearing dissatisfaction from his wife and children, especially Lian Manman, and certainly Lady Zhang, Lian Zhizhi, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi.
Now it’s confirmed, Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi deceived them, plotted to trade Lian Manman’s life for money, almost causing her death. Shouldn’t Lian Shouxin, as a father, give Lian Manman justice? Shouldn’t he vent some anger for his wife and children?
Merely not repairing the windows is akin to doing nothing at all; no one would actively rush to help repair the windows at this time.
If only Lian Shouren and Lian Shouyi weren’t his brothers, if only Old Master Lian hadn’t suffered a stroke at this critical moment.
In fact, there are none of these ifs.
Lian Shouxin is caught in a dilemma, thus his brows are deeply furrowed, yet he must tread carefully before his wife and children, though he looks healthy, his face inevitably shows a look of suffering.
"What about money for the medicine...?" Lady Zhang then asked Lian Shouxin.
"All covered by us." Lian Shouxin shuffled a bit on the bed edge and said, "The old lady sat there, scared silly, didn’t even think about taking any out..."
"You don’t need to tell me that," Lady Zhang said, "Whether she takes money out or not, I have no objection to us covering this expense."
Lian Shouxin immediately breathed a sigh of relief, knowing if not for Lady Zhang’s kindness and wisdom, his days would be much harder.
"Dad, is Grandpa unable to move now, who’s taking care of him?" Lian Manman suddenly asked.
"For this, mainly the old lady." Lian Shouxin answered.
The tenant farming families have an unspoken tradition that caring closely for the Old Master in old age is generally the old lady’s duty. Only when the old lady can’t manage, then the children and grandchildren step in. The old couples have lived together for a lifetime, there’s no need for shyness, making care more convenient.
Men usually prefer to marry younger women partly because later in life, these relatively younger wives can take care of them, making it easier and more proper than being cared for by children.
"I left two people there to help take care of the Old Master." Lian Shouxin added.
Now, Old Master Lian can’t move, although Doctor Li said with proper medication and care, he should regain mobility, but who knows whether it’s a matter of days, months, or even years. At least initially these few days, it certainly involves carrying stool and urine, so Lian Shouxin left people at the old residence.
"That’s good." Lian Manman nodded.
"What did the big boss and the second boss say?" Lady Zhang asked.
"...They all rushed to serve the Old Master, it wasn’t for the old lady strictly ejecting them, they wouldn’t leave the bedside. They claimed they would stay in the Old Master’s room overnight." Lian Shouxin replied, "Don’t know if it’s a conscience awakening, or they’re scared."
"...So, they’ve agreed to let them take care of Grandpa?" Lian Manman asked.
"Hmm." Lian Shouxin nodded.
"That’s not very good." Lian Manman thought for a moment and said, "This stroke Grandpa had, it’s because of those two infuriating him. Grandpa’s lying there, can’t move, can’t speak, but is mentally aware. Always seeing those two, when will this illness get better?"
