Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1417 - 722: Favoritism (Part 2)

Lady Zhou didn’t actually have anything truly concerning her; her only pursuit was to live comfortably. This was evident in her indifferent attitude towards many matters. Old Master Lian may have made many wrong decisions, but it cannot be denied that he genuinely cared for the Lian Family and planned for its future. Lady Zhou, however, never gave these things a thought.

Regarding any children or grandchildren and the future of the Lian Family, Lady Zhou never cared. Even the one she supposedly cared for, Lian Xiuxiu, has probably been forgotten by her by now.

Lady Zhou always accused others of having a cruel heart, but in reality, the coldest and most selfish person in the Lian Family was her. And perhaps she was very aware of this trait, which was why she feared others being like her! Because that would certainly not be beneficial for her!

Lian Shouyi’s heartlessness definitely did not come from Old Master Lian. The old man did not possess such qualities. It was merely another manifestation of Lady Zhou’s coldness and selfishness.

Lian Manman exhaled softly, pulling her thoughts back from Lady Zhou.

"I estimate that, over at the old mansion, the only ones genuinely concerned about this matter are my grandpa and the head of the family." Lian Manman said.

As for the others, they either didn’t care or were opposed, even strongly opposed.

There was no need to mention Lian Shouyi and his group; they were definitely strongly opposed. And as for Lian Jizu and Lady Chiang, they probably didn’t want a "Stepmother" entering the house either, having another deity to serve from then on.

"I don’t think this matter will likely succeed. When it comes to issues involving silver coins, the Second Master’s group will definitely not accept a loss!" Lian Manman remarked.

"The Second Master and his group certainly won’t agree, but from what I can see, Old Master has made a significant decision." commented Lian Shouxin.

"We shouldn’t get involved in this. Let’s just watch for now." Lian Manman suggested.

The whole family nodded, planning to observe the changes quietly.

Just as the family had come to an agreement, Lian Shouli hurriedly came to visit.

"Something’s wrong..." Lian Shouli started, grabbing Lian Shouxin, trying to take him to the old mansion.

"What’s going on?" Naturally, Lian Shouxin wouldn’t let himself be dragged away like that and asked. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Lian Shouli was in a panic, a bit incoherent, but he managed to clarify the situation.

In the process of discussing a marriage for Lian Shouren, Old Master Lian and Lian Shouyi got into an argument. Then, Lady He, Si Lang, and Liulang returned one after another, and the situation turned into Old Master Lian against Lian Shouyi, Lady He, and Si Lang.

"Our dad just said to arrange a marriage for the eldest brother first, and then the second brother’s group said let’s arrange for Si Lang first. Neither party would back down, and the argument intensified, attracting the entire neighborhood. Our dad was so angry he was panting heavily; I was worried something might happen, so I quickly came to find you. Old Fourth, hurry, come with me. In case something happens to our dad..."

"Third Brother, what can I do if I go?" Lian Shouxin looked at Lian Shouli with a face full of conflict, "Can I take someone’s side? Can I decide for anyone? Could I say arrange for the head of the family first or say arrange for Si Lang first?"

"Third Brother, my head is spinning. How about this, what do you say we should do about this? Whatever you support, I’ll go along with it." Lian Shouxin looked at Lian Shouli and said.

"This..." Lian Shouli was suddenly left speechless.

At this time, Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye also rushed over upon hearing the news.

"Dad, stop giving my Fourth Uncle a hard time." The mother and daughter quickly figured out the situation before them, Lian Yeye anxiously advised Lian Shouli, "What else do you expect from my Fourth Uncle? Time after time, don’t we know how difficult things are for my Fourth Uncle? Why don’t they go to my Fourth Uncle themselves for these matters, always sending you?"

"Dad, think about it, who’s truly good to us? Is it my Fourth Uncle, my Fourth Aunt, or those people at the old mansion? Have you forgotten the past?"

As Lian Yeye spoke, her eyes turned red. She felt deeply ashamed of Lian Shouli’s behavior towards Lian Shouxin and his family. At the same time, she felt sorry for her father, who she found both pitiable and maddening. That was her biological father, so she couldn’t speak harshly.

"The father of our child..." Lady Zhao only uttered those words, her eyes reddened, and she couldn’t say anything more.

Lian Shouli hesitated for a moment, then lowered his hands, let go of Lian Shouxin.

"Old Fourth, there’s nothing I can say about this; whatever I say, nobody would listen to me." Lian Shouli sat down at the side, speaking at length to Lian Shouxin, "But you’re different; you have status now. When you speak, they’ll listen.... I don’t want to meddle in others’ affairs, I’m just worried about our dad, afraid he can’t handle it if anything happens..."

Lian Shouxin slowly walked over to Lian Shouli’s side but didn’t squat down with him.

"Third Brother, if you think I’m worth anything outside, what status do I have over there at the old mansion? At best, I’ve got the status of spending money!" Lian Shouxin said with a self-deprecating tone, "What have they ever listened to what I said? If they did, would we have constant noise day after day like this?"

"Third Brother, they might push me, but you can’t join them in pushing me." Lian Shouxin smiled helplessly.

"Old Fourth, I’ve never, I absolutely never intended to." Lian Shouli panicked, quickly stood up, blushing, and explained to Lian Shouxin.

Meanwhile, the entrance of Lian Family Old Mansion was already surrounded by multiple layers of people. With winter approaching, farming households didn’t have to work the fields, and most stayed at home without heavy labor work. They had plenty of time and energy to focus on their neighbors’ affairs, especially when it involved marriage proposals. Because the noise in the yard was too loud, a few people slightly older and more acquainted with the old mansion pushed the door open and entered the yard, intending to help mediate.

"...We were all picked up from the streets, right..." Lian Shouyi’s yelling almost tore off the roof of the Upper Room.

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