Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1249 - 638: Choice

First watch, hoping for pink.

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"Manman, you promised to have lunch here, I’ve already arranged with the kitchen, they’re all dishes you and Xiao Qi like." Shen Qian heard Lian Manman wanted to leave, naturally unwilling, and tried his best to persuade her to stay.

Lian Manman just shook her head, and Xiao Qi naturally stayed with Lian Manman.

Lian Manman then took Xiao Qi to bid farewell to Shen Jin. Shen Jin had just changed clothes and come out from the inner room, and was surprised to see Lian Manman was leaving.

"What’s the point of going back and forth under this scorching sun outside? Have lunch here, Xiao Qi still needs to continue studying with Ninth Brother." As Shen Jin persuaded Lian Manman, he carefully observed her expression.

Lian Manman’s face showed no sign of strangeness, yet she was adamant about not staying for lunch.

"Someone might come to Uncle’s house today, so I must return to check."

Lian Manman only said she was leaving, never mentioning when she would return.

As both Shen Jin and Shen Qian struggled to retain her, Shen Jin signaled one of the maids by his side, who quickly turned and hurried to the Evergreen Garden.

Meanwhile, as Lian Manman led Xiao Qi out of Nian Garden, Shen Liu at the Evergreen Garden received the news.

"...It doesn’t seem like she’s angry, and she was chatting and laughing with the Fifth Miss and Ninth Master, yet she refuses to stay for lunch and insists on returning." A maid by Shen Jin’s side was reporting to Shen Liu.

At this moment, Cai Xiu had naturally left the room. Shen Liu inquired about the cause of the situation and had someone take her to be watched, but did not immediately send her to the estate at Xiao Shen Tun.

"Has Ninth Brother told the siblings about the handling of today’s events?" Shen Liu asked while hovering the freshly served tea by his lips, focusing as if savoring the tea’s aroma.

"Returning to Sixth Master, Ninth Master has informed Miss Manman and her brother about the matters." The maid quickly replied.

"I’m aware of it all, you may leave." Shen Liu continued to savor the tea aroma for a moment, then waved the maid away.

After the maid left, Shen Liu slowly put down the teacup. He stood from the chair, paced two steps through the room, and then exited.

Shen Liu left the Upper Room without saying anything; the attendants beside him didn’t dare to ask and followed from a not too near nor far distance.

Shen Liu descended the steps, paused slightly, then turned to the left, stopping by the large fish tank under the porch to glance at the freely swimming fish within. Then he proceeded to walk away.

Shen Liu walked very slowly, making it difficult for the attendants to determine his destination.

When he reached the gate of the Evergreen Garden, Shen Liu stopped again.

It was exactly noon, and there was no shelter at the entrance; Shen Liu stood under the hot sun, seemingly unaware, as he reached out to play with the vine hanging from the nearby rack.

It was a rose trellis, lush and full of yellow, heavy-petaled roses, tempting butterflies and bees to dance above. Roses are thorny, and Shen Liu’s finger was pricked unexpectedly.

Shen Liu looked at the bright-red bead of blood on his fingertip, his gaze grew deeper. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The staff knew that Shen Liu was not in a good mood after what happened today; not understanding his intentions, they wisely refrained from disturbing him.

After a while, Shen Liu slowly returned.

"Send someone to invite Ninth Master over for lunch together."

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Lian Manman and Xiao Qi sat in their family’s carriage, having just left the western gate of Nian Garden, heading down the mountain. The siblings remained silent, and Lian Manman lifted one corner of the curtain beside her and glanced back through the window.

They were farther and farther from the western gate of Nian Garden, yet still visible was Shen Qian with attendants standing at the entrance, gazing in their direction.

Lian Manman sighed quietly, letting the curtain fall.

"Xiao Qi, today’s matter, when we go back, don’t tell our parents." Lian Manman whispered to Xiao Qi.

"Sis, I understand, I won’t speak of it." Xiao Qi nodded in response.

Both children were very thoughtful. If today’s matter were disclosed to Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang, the couple would undoubtedly worry greatly. The two children did not want to add to their parents’ troubles.

"Xiao Qi," Lian Manman sat there for a moment, contemplating before speaking again, "If we don’t come to the mountain anymore, you could return to the private school to study..."

Xiao Qi was slightly taken aback and looked at Lian Manman. Their gazes met.

"Hmm." Xiao Qi nodded firmly, "...The private school is good. Didn’t our brother study at the private school and became a Scholar? I can do the same... and Mr. Loo has arranged lessons for me."