Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1360 - 694: Impropriety
First update, asking for support.
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Lian Manman was petrified, but Xiao Qi was particularly delighted. What he liked most now was hearing people say he had grown taller or grown up. Shen Liu even added that he could protect Lian Manman, which made Xiao Qi overjoyed. Moreover, it wasn’t just anyone saying this, it was Shen Liu, so these words carried a special significance and weight. Because it was Shen Liu who said it, it would never be flattery—it must be true.
Xiao Qi was giggling foolishly, turned his head and saw Lian Manman a bit dazed, and quickly reached out to tug at Lian Manman’s sleeve.
"Sister..." Xiao Qi smiled foolishly at Lian Manman, his face full of pride and joy.
Lian Manman snapped out of it, she really wanted to rush over and grab Shen Liu, point at his nose and question him, "How can you eavesdrop on girls’ conversations, especially such private ones? What about your limits? What about your integrity?"
But in reality, she was just standing there without moving, because she didn’t dare to ask and didn’t have the heart to ask. She could guess how Shen Liu would answer, Shen Liu would never feel embarrassed or apologetic, because he didn’t have the consciousness to avoid others, it was always others avoiding him. Moreover, if she asked, what if Shen Liu repeated all the words he heard her say? Such private words, if she hadn’t been infected by Shen Jin’s emotions today, and thought there were only the two of them and wouldn’t be overheard, she wouldn’t have said even in front of her own brother.
Shen Liu watched Lian Manman, first dazed, then wanting to be angry but not daring to, trying to contain herself. He couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, and his lips curled slightly.
Today he came to pick up Shen Jin, he could have let some other brother or directly dispatched a favored steward to do it, but in the end, he decided to come himself. Although Shen Jin’s future entrance to the palace had something to do with it, he did not want to deny that he had other ulterior motives.
Shen Jin was slow to depart, he didn’t send servants to urge him, but came to see Shen Jin himself. Unexpectedly hearing Shen Jin and Lian Manman discussing such private topics was something he did not anticipate. But he never thought about avoiding listening or interrupting their conversation. On the contrary, he intentionally lingered a while behind the rockery, until their conversation was over before he appeared.
He certainly wouldn’t miss the rare opportunity to listen to Lian Manman’s heartfelt thoughts.
As for what he heard, Shen Liu’s mood was a bit complicated. At Lian Manman’s age, in wealthy families whether raised in seclusion or serving maidens, most knew about such matters. Lian Manman’s innocence made Shen Liu slightly pleased yet a bit uneasy. Regarding Lian Manman’s aspirations to travel around and her expectations for her future marriage, or rather lack of expectations, Shen Liu’s mood was still complicated.
The perspectives and insights reflected in those words exceeded Lian Manman’s age.
From the first glance, Shen Liu knew Lian Manman was an extraordinary woman. Subsequent interactions continually deepened his perception. Lian Manman was different from the women he had seen from various classes and personalities; she was a unique existence.
Sensible, determined, poised, neither humble nor pushy..., those admirable qualities he appreciated could all be seen in Lian Manman. Moreover, this young girl possessed an age-defying wisdom and... acceptance of fate. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Though sometimes, too wise and accepting of destiny. Shen Liu thought, for instance, Lian Manman’s view on future marriage. The idea of traveling around for a few years and then relying on a substantial dowry and capable brothers to marry into a common family and live a peaceful life was something Shen Liu found quite unpleasant. Shen Liu felt that in this regard, if Lian Manman had a bit of ambition, a bit of extraordinary expectation, that would be wonderful.
Thinking of this, Shen Liu’s gaze towards Lian Manman became a bit deep.
Lian Manman originally thought Shen Liu could say that to Xiao Qi for the purpose of ridiculing her. After the ridicule, without her retaliating, Shen Liu was satisfied and should leave. But unexpectedly, Shen Liu didn’t seem to have the intention to leave, instead, he stood there, looking provocative, and a bit mocking!
Indeed, Shen Liu raising his eyebrow, smiling, and those complex glances, in Lian Manman’s interpretation, all became provocation and mockery.
Where’s the bottom line, where’s the integrity!
"Sixth Master, to not look at improper things, to not listen to improper things, surely you know the words of the saints," Lian Manman finally couldn’t hold it in and spoke.
