Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1365 - 696: Seeking Help (Part 2)

Lian Manman held Er Niuniu, and Lian Zhizhi also came over, the two of them chatting with Er Niuniu.

Compared to when she was at the Lian Family, Er Niuniu seemed to have gained some weight. Lian Manman noticed that Er Niuniu was tidily dressed and wearing a new outfit made of bright red gauze fabric. It seemed that at least some of the fabric sent to Luo Xiaoyan last time was used for Er Niuniu.

"Bring her over here for me to see," Lady Zhang said with a smile when she saw the sisters playing with Er Niuniu.

Lian Manman handed Er Niuniu over to Lady Zhang.

Lady Zhang held Er Niuniu, carefully inspecting her from top to bottom, and her smile grew wider.

"This child really needs a mother’s care," Lady Zhang said, "You’ve worked hard, Erlang’s wife."

"Fourth Aunt, don’t say that. It’s no trouble for me. Before getting married, I told Erlang that I would treat Er Niuniu like my own daughter, even cherish her more. I’m simple, can’t read a word, but I know one must keep their word," Luo Xiaoyan said.

"Do you have enough milk?" Lady Zhang glanced at Luo Xiaoyan’s chest and asked.

"Yes, enough for Er Niuniu. My little girl can even eat some porridge now," Luo Xiaoyan replied.

Luo Xiaoyan also had a daughter, a few months older than Er Niuniu, and that was why Luo Xiaoyan had enough milk for her.

"Don’t let your own child miss out. If there’s not enough milk, both kids can have some porridge," Lady Zhang suggested.

"It’s okay. My little girl is strong; we’ll prioritize Er Niuniu," Luo Xiaoyan quickly glanced at Lady Zhang, seemingly surprised by her kind words. Then she shifted her gaze away quickly, speaking somewhat hastily.

Lady Zhang didn’t pursue the topic further, instead asking about how Luo Xiaoyan and Erlang were doing now, and what they were busy with every day.

"At home, with the land and garden combined, there’s not much work. I can handle it by myself," Luo Xiaoyan told Lady Zhang.

"How can you manage it alone?" Lady Zhang was surprised. As far as she knew, Luo Xiaoyan’s family had five acres of land, as well as some previously cleared land from her late husband, scattered here and there totaling more than four acres, plus the vegetable garden, making it ten acres in total. How can a woman manage that, especially with two kids to care for?"

"Fourth Aunt, I’ve been used to hard work since I was young. I’m not bragging, but I can work better than most men. When I’m out working, my mother and sister help look after the kids. My brother can help in the garden, and when my father feels well, he lends a hand too. I could manage even a few more acres," Luo Xiaoyan seemed very confident when talking about working.

Luo Xiaoyan managed all the work at home and outside; then what about Erlang? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This question naturally arose.

"When he can’t find work outside, he works with me in the fields, but I can handle it alone. I, I’ve discussed with Erlang, and he wants to find another job," Luo Xiaoyan said nervously, holding Er Niuniu back in her arms, "If Erlang can find work, we could earn a bit more each month. We’d buy the grain for father-in-law and mother-in-law and save a little more, bit by bit..."

Currently, Luo Xiaoyan’s family faced more than just subsistence issues. Luo Xiaoyan had a younger sister; marrying off a poor family’s daughter wasn’t much of a burden. But Luo Xiaoyan’s brother, Luo Xiaoying, needed to marry, and the Luo Family’s Old Couple sometimes needed medicine. Additionally, every month they needed to provide for Lian Shouyi and Lady He. The output from just a few acres wasn’t enough.

"We don’t want to trouble Fourth Uncle and Aunt, but work is hard to find, and we don’t know anyone else. We have no choice but to ask Fourth Uncle and Aunt for help. Erlang is strong; you both know him. He’s honest and hard-working, never slacking. Any job that could earn a little money will do."

As Luo Xiaoyan spoke, she held Er Niuniu and knelt before Lady Zhang.

"No, child, why kneel so easily? Get up quickly, let’s talk things through," Lady Zhang said hastily.

The servants were sent away, and Lian Manman and Lian Zhizhi stepped forward to help Luo Xiaoyan up from the ground.

"Second Sister-in-law, you don’t have to rush Erlang to find work immediately. It’s almost time for the autumn harvest, and the work is heavier than usual. You, alone, definitely can’t manage," Lian Manman said, looking at Luo Xiaoyan.

When Luo Xiaoyan heard this, she thought it meant they were refusing to help find work for Erlang. Luo Xiaoyan’s face immediately showed a deep disappointment, looking suddenly much older.

"I can handle it, why can’t I? My brother can lend a hand, even if it’s just one laborer; I can manage," Luo Xiaoyan unconsciously repeated.

Lian Manman noticed her misunderstanding.

"Second Sister-in-law, I didn’t mean anything else. You asked us to help find work for Brother Erlang, and we didn’t say no. We are just worried about you," Lian Manman smiled, "I’m advising you as a friend, don’t overwork yourself. If you exhaust yourself, no amount of money is worth it in the end."

"I’m fine; I have a sturdy constitution by nature. In my family, I’m the strongest. My parents gave me the best," when Luo Xiaoyan heard Lian Manman’s words, seeing the willingness to help, her eyes lit up, and she eagerly explained again.

Lian Manman didn’t try to persuade Luo Xiaoyan further. Sometimes, everyone understood the reasoning, but due to circumstances, one often had to deal with the present situation first. Finding work for Erlang was something they could definitely manage; they had helped in such situations before.

"Second Sister-in-law, what kind of job do you want to find for Brother Erlang? Do you have any ideas?" Lian Manman looked at Luo Xiaoyan and asked with a smile. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)