Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1278 - 652: Old Clothes (Part 2)
Lian Manman noticed that Lian Yaya was wearing rough cloth attire with patches on the elbows and knees. Judging by the neat and orderly stitching, she guessed it wasn’t Lady He’s handiwork.
"Yaya, who patched your clothes?" Lian Manman pulled Lian Yaya inside to sit and asked.
"I stitched them myself." Lian Yaya replied.
"Did you patch Liulang’s clothes too?" Lian Yeye chimed in from the side with another question.
Today, many people had come to Lian Manman’s family; aside from those working in the fields, there were Lady Wu Wang, Wu Jiayu, and Lian Yeye, all helping with cooking tasks, naturally with Zhang Caiyun present. Lady Li didn’t come as she was at home with the children, looking after the house.
"Yes, I did." Lian Yaya nodded again.
Everyone shook their heads and sighed; Lian Yaya truly embodied the saying "poor children take on responsibilities early." This kind of poverty wasn’t just about lacking material wealth.
Lian Manman had visited the old house several times and knew that what Lian Yaya was wearing was likely her best outfit. Thinking for a moment, she opened her wardrobe and took out a set of eighty to ninety percent new summer cloth dress.
She had made this the year before; now it was short and narrow, but it could still be worn for a while.
Lian Manman compared the dress to Lian Yaya’s size; Lian Yaya was slimmer and smaller, and the dress suit her stature well.
"This should be about right," Lian Manman said after comparing, "Yaya, it’s hot today; why don’t you change out of your clothes into this set?"
Although Lian Yaya clutched her clothes tightly, her gaze showed happiness and admiration for the summer cloth dress, yet she didn’t dare reach out to take it.
Besides a natural character trait, being ignored, especially growing up in an environment like the old house, it was not surprising for children to be timid.
Lian Manman was undoubtedly a special case herself, and Lian Yeye had been forced to become how she was.
"Yaya, don’t be afraid, we’re all family here. I haven’t worn this set many times, so if you don’t mind, I’ll give it to you as a change of clothes." Lian Manman smiled further.
"Take it, Yaya, it’s from your Sister Manman," Lian Zhizhi added while thinking of whether she had clothes suitable for Lian Yaya and should find them.
Zhang Caiyun, Lian Yeye, and Wu Jiayu also urged from the side. The room was filled with girls of similar age, and Lian Yaya gradually relaxed from her initial stiffness.
Under everyone’s persuasion, Lian Yaya changed into the summer cloth dress. The fabric was originally bought by the Wu family, thin but not sheer. Wearing it was naturally more comfortable and cool compared to the coarse cloth, and the color was dyed perfectly with flowers embroidered by Lady Zhang and Lian Zhizhi.
What older girl doesn’t love pretty clothes? Lian Yaya stared at herself in the mirror, her face showing a mix of joy and shyness.
Lady Zhang came over, seeing Lian Yaya in Lian Manman’s clothes, and praised her with a smile.
Having changed into new clothes, Lian Yaya was still very careful with her old clothes, folding them neatly. She wanted to hold onto them but felt it inappropriate. She seemed unsure where to place them.
"...Leave it here, don’t worry, no one will touch them. When you leave, even if you forget, we’ll remind you to take them back." Lian Manman said.
Only then did Lian Yaya lay down her old clothes.
The girls chatted and laughed together for a while, and as noon approached, they all went to the front yard to help with the work.
Lady Zhang didn’t let them into the kitchen.
"It’s smoky and hot, especially in this weather. Just stay in the shade, pluck and wash the vegetables."
Preparing meals in the kitchen included Han Zhong’s wife and a few other farmstead wives who were invited to help. Lady Zhang and Lady Wu Wang didn’t even need to do it themselves, nor would they let the girls handle the stove and fire.
Lian Manman and the others, along with Maid Xiao Xi and Xiao Qing, moved small stools and sat in the shade. The housewives brought vegetable baskets along with large wooden basins and water. The girls chatted while plucking and washing vegetables.
For girls from farmstead families used to working, this task was as easy as playing.
Lian Yaya didn’t talk much but worked efficiently. Initially, Lian Manman worried she might be like Lady He, but after observing for a while and noticing Lian Yaya’s brisk movements and clean plucking and washing, she felt relieved.
Because Lian Yaya spoke little, Lian Manman led her into conversation. Lian Yaya was very straightforward, answering whatever Lian Manman asked.
"...My mom wanted to come, but my grandpa didn’t let her. He asked her to stay home with Er Niuniu and sent me. My parents are happy to let me come..." Saying this reminded Lian Yaya of what Lian Shouyi and Lady He might have said, making her feel a bit embarrassed and bow her head.
Guessing about what Lian Shouyi and Lady He might have said, Lian Manman had an inkling, so to avoid embarrassing Lian Yaya, she didn’t pursue the topic further.
"What’s Big Sister doing at home? Didn’t she say she wanted to come?" Lian Manman asked again.
"Big Sister’s looking after Da Niuniu, watching over Sister Duoduo, who is also troublesome. Big Sister has to cook..." Lian Yaya said.
"Lian Duoduo is mischievous? What does she do, how is she troublesome?" Lian Manman asked.
"...She secretly pinches Da Niuniu, Big Sister saw her..." Lian Yaya replied.
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