Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1366 - 697: Difficulties
"Why do I have any thoughts?" Luo Xiaoyan hesitated, then quickly waved her hand and said, "I have no thoughts. Just finding him a decent job, making some money each month is enough."
"I see." Lian Manman looked at Luo Xiaoyan again, seeing that she wasn’t being deceitful, she nodded and said, "Second sister-in-law, you know, it’s hard finding a job now. If you guys aren’t picky, then we’ll give it a try."
"Not picky, we have nothing to be picky about." Luo Xiaoyan hurriedly said, "Erlang doesn’t know much, just has some strength. If he can find work, earn some money, and support the family, it would be a great thing."
"...Finding a job isn’t something you say today and immediately find. We’ve agreed and will certainly focus on helping to find. Don’t worry." Lian Manman then told Luo Xiaoyan, asking her to go home and wait for news.
"Sure, sure." Luo Xiaoyan responded repeatedly, thanked profusely and left.
When Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang came back from the mountain, the family gathered together, and Lady Zhang told the story of Luo Xiaoyan’s visit.
"We ran into Erlang outside earlier," Lian Shouxin said, "He mentioned the same thing, and I promised to help look around, let him wait for news."
"I knew this would happen." Lady Zhang said.
Previously, several people from the old house went up the mountain to work, it was through the door of Old Huang that Lian Shouxin took. Later, Erlang even came asking for work, saying it was to support Er Niuniu, and Lian Shouxin helped. In this era, commerce wasn’t developed, industry wasn’t even mentioned, tenant farmers basically rely on farming, wanting to find work that earns some active money is very difficult.
After Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan got married, one side had to support Lian Shouyi and Lady He, and also had various burdens from the Luo family. When Lian Manman’s family talked about this matter privately, they guessed that today’s situation would most likely occur.
As long as Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan are honest, know how to advance and retreat, Lian Manman’s family doesn’t mind helping.
"You’ve met twice, how is Erlang’s wife?" Lian Shouxin asked.
"She seems capable, speaks frankly. But she kneels and kowtows all the time, I can’t discern exactly why, just feel uncomfortable." Lady Zhang thought for a moment and said.
Lady Zhang was right, Luo Xiaoyan’s capability is undeniable, and chatting is similar to other rural women. Certainly, there’s some cunning and calculation, but not hidden deeply, without many twists and turns. As for what made her uncomfortable, Lian Manman believed it was because of Luo Xiaoyan’s attitude.
Luo Xiaoyan’s eager to please attitude made Lady Zhang uncomfortable.
"Today she brought Er Niuniu, looks well taken care of. She also said the milk is given to Er Niuniu first." Lady Zhang told Lian Shouxin, "Just don’t know how it is at home."
Although Lady Zhang was kind, she was not entirely naive.
"Later, let’s instruct Xiao Qing’s mother to keep an eye out. In a village, nothing can really be hidden from people." Lian Manman said.
"Yes, that’s good, I’ll talk to her later." Lady Zhang nodded, "If Luo Xiaoyan is really good, genuine with Erlang and Er Niuniu, we’ll lend a hand, it feels good."
"Right." Lian Shouxin nodded. He still cared for his nephew Erlang, but didn’t think much of Luo Xiaoyan and the Luo family.
It’s human nature, besides, in Lian Shouxin’s eyes, Erlang suffered a great loss in marrying Luo Xiaoyan.
"Time will reveal true intentions, let’s keep it cool and take our time." Lian Manman said, "I guess she will visit our home often. Otherwise, for Erlang to find a job, why not have Erlang come himself?"
Though relatives, Luo Xiaoyan wasn’t familiar with them, lacked emotional connection. To approach them so bluntly, it’s not easy to ask for help like that. Luo Xiaoyan coming so eagerly, certainly had plans in mind.
"Seems more cunning than Erlang, Erlang can’t match her." Lian Shouxin said with some concern and dissatisfaction.
That’s something that needs no mentioning, Lian Manman secretly smiled. She actually thought Erlang marrying a somewhat cunning wife wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. As long as Luo Xiaoyan doesn’t use her cunning to do bad things, doesn’t have too big of ambitions. Luo Xiaoyan’s cunning and bold personality might actually be useful in the future.
