Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1415 - 721: Conflict (Part 2)
Old Master Lian’s intention was also clear, he was reasoning with Lian Shouyi. Since it’s the Song Family’s money given to Lady Gu for mourning, naturally it should be used for Lian Shouren first between Si Lang and Lian Shouren.
"You’ve been watching your big brother every day, doesn’t it make you feel bad for him?" After reasoning with him, Old Master Lian decided to appeal to emotions, "You all have warmth and someone who cares for you, but your big brother is all alone, as his brother, you can’t just ignore that, right? When people get older, they need a companion. Look at me and your mother, we often have quarrels, yet when I lie on the bed, I still need her to take care of me."
"Dad, my big brother has married twice," Unlike Lian Shouxin and Lian Shouli, Lian Shouyi never had any reservations when speaking, clearly he was not moved by Old Master Lian’s words. "He hasn’t lost out in life. Besides, all alone, we have a whole courtyard full of people. He still has Jizu and Jizu’s wife, he has a successor now, why bother talking about marriage?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"Dad, you also said, our family isn’t exactly rich, how much can we save in a year? You keep spending this money without knowing what kind of person you’ll bring in, it’s just for show. It’ll take years for Si Lang to save enough money to marry a wife again."
"Dad, you can’t be biased. If you find a wife for Si Lang, by next year you’ll have a great-grandchild. You don’t have a single great-grandchild yet. Can you close your eyes in peace without seeing your great-grandchild?"
"Dad, I’m not trying to argue about anything with this matter. In any case, it has to be that Si Lang should be prioritized in finding a wife." For once, Lian Shouyi showed some seriousness, "For our farmstead, how many households marry again after losing a wife? It’s always wealthy families that manage to do so. What do we have right now? Si Lang and Liulang both have no prospects."
"With how my big brother is, without spending a lot of money, what good match can he have? The kind that come with kids maybe, such kind would come. Hoping to find a man to help raise their kids. Our family can barely feed our own, are we just raising kids for others for free?"
"Dad, your heart can’t be so partial," Lian Shouyi’s tone carried a mix of plea, slight mischief, and after close consideration, even a touch of threat.
Old Master Lian’s heart wavered, but when he turned his head and saw Lian Shouren standing nearby with a bleak expression, Old Master hardened his resolve.
"Second son, it’s not that I’m partial. It’s just there’s not enough money, we have to plan carefully." Old Master Lian thought for a moment and said, "Si Lang is a young man, talking marriage, he should have a good match. Our family’s current funds simply aren’t enough. We shouldn’t compromise for Si Lang, let’s wait a bit longer. Next year, we’ll arrange a marriage for Si Lang. Whatever money is needed, I’ll find a way!"
"Your big brother doesn’t have high expectations for marriage, just wants a companion. Our family’s current funds are exactly enough. Moreover, in any situation, there needs to be a sense of order from eldest to youngest... let’s first talk about your big brother’s marriage, once it’s settled, we’ll immediately handle Si Lang’s. I’ll figure out the funding, next year for sure we’ll find a good, fitting wife for Si Lang."
"Dad, I’ve already talked to Si Lang, his expectations aren’t high, he’s fine with average. Leave the good, fitting for later, for my big brother. For now, let’s manage and find Si Lang a wife." Lian Shouyi grinned.
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Meanwhile, at the old family house, Old Master Lian was racking his brain, speaking until his mouth ran dry, while Lian Shouyi remained firm on finding a wife for Si Lang first. At Lian Manman’s family, things were bustling.
Lian Shouxin returned home, his expression not yet calm, naturally, Lady Zhang wanted to ask. Lian Shouxin initially wanted to hide it, feeling the matter was undignified. Lian Manman studied Lian Shouxin’s face and pretty much guessed it.
"Dad, did Grandpa call you over to discuss finding a wife for big brother?" Lian Manman directly asked.
"Oh," Lian Shouxin was taken aback, "Manman, how did you know?"
"Just now Yeye told me," Lian Manman laughed, "said the old house has been planning this for some time, my third uncle found out and told his family."
"Your third uncle knows about this?" Lian Shouxin asked.
"Yes." Lian Manman nodded.
"Ah." Lian Shouxin punched the bed edge, feeling somewhat conflicted, "How come he didn’t give me a heads up beforehand."
"Probably forgot?... He’s closer to the Old Master and Old Mrs. than to us," whispered Lady Zhang.
This was a fact, Lian Shouxin had no counterargument, nor did he want to argue.
This most undignified affair was no longer a secret, and moreover, Lian Shouxin understood. As long as Old Master Lian didn’t change his mind, this matter couldn’t be hidden. With Lady Zhang and Lian Manman’s persistent questioning, after several exchanges, Lian Shouxin disclosed everything that happened at the old house.
"Is there really such a plan? Is the money already saved up? This was planned long ago!" exclaimed Lady Zhang after hearing Lian Shouxin’s words. "Strange, why did they even bother asking your opinion? Is that necessary, what’s the Old Master thinking?"
"Who knows!" Lian Shouxin said helplessly.
"Dad, didn’t you say anything?" Lian Manman asked.
"What could I possibly say, anything would be inappropriate." Lian Shouxin replied, then lowered his voice and muttered, "...just one biological son, I understand now."
"Big brother talking about marriage, why do I feel a little scared!" Lady Zhang shivered suddenly.
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