Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1441 - 734: Meeting the Bride (2)

Lian Shouyi looked at the crutch with some fear in his heart; he believed that a wise man does not suffer immediate losses. Now that he had money in hand, he slowly moved toward the eastern wing room.

"...What about the peanuts and melon seeds promised to us?" Lady He hurriedly stepped forward upon seeing the scene.

"Give them to her!" Old Master Lian turned around and instructed, "Give her more, let her take them back to eat."

Lian Shouyi and Si Lang held the money in their hands, Lady He carried a plate of freshly roasted peanuts and melon seeds, and the three slowly retreated to the eastern wing room, closing the door behind them.

Old Master Lian let out a long breath, knowing that this crisis was temporarily over.

As soon as he had settled down, the Woo Family Brothers came knocking on the door with others. Old Master Lian personally went out with Lian Shouren to welcome them into the Upper Room.

On the way, the door of the eastern wing room made a noise, and Old Master Lian immediately gave it a sharp look, raising the crutch in his hand. After welcoming the visitors into the Upper Room, Old Master Lian hurriedly signaled to Lian Jizu at the back to lock the Upper Room door from inside to prevent Lian Shouyi from disrupting midway.

Such a meeting, which should have been a joyous and happy occasion, turned so tense, even somewhat secretive. Old Master Lian felt discomfort in his heart but couldn’t show it, instead, he put on his utmost energy.

Besides Woo Ergou and Woo Sangou, the Zhou family father and daughter, and the Wife of Woo Ergou also came, warmly holding the hand of the Zhou family girl along the way.

Old Master Lian gave a nod of approval at this. Having a woman accompany a girl during such times would make her less shy and more conversational.

Everyone sat down, Lady Chiang came in to serve tea, and a plate of roasted peanuts and melon seeds was placed in front of Old Master Zhou and the Zhou family girl.

"...We didn’t prepare anything special, just some of our family’s snacks, please have a taste." Old Master Lian, sitting across from Old Master Zhou, warmly invited.

Old Master Zhou, approximately the same age as Old Master Lian, had a dark complexion, skin wrapped tight around his bones, face full of wrinkles, slightly hunched back, looking very aged, and his outstretched hands were as rough as bark, with prominent knuckles.

Seeing this, Old Master Lian nodded internally. He was a hardworking farmer, and marrying into such a family was extremely prudent for them.

While Old Master Lian conversed with Old Master Zhou, Lian Shouren sat beside Old Master Lian, his eyes tightly scanning the Zhou family girl.

However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the Zhou family girl sat behind Old Master Zhou, with the Wife of Woo Ergou beside her. Since she came in from outside, she kept her head down, so neither Old Master Lian nor Lian Shouren got a good look at her face. They only noticed her tall and stout figure.

Unable to see the Zhou family girl clearly, Old Master Lian closely scrutinized Old Master Zhou.

Old Master Zhou had a hatchet face, broom-like eyebrows, and squinty eyes. Seeing Old Master Zhou’s appearance, Old Master Lian didn’t hold much hope for the Zhou family girl’s looks.

Nonetheless, the girl was young and seemed sturdy, these traits were enough for taking care of Lian Shouren in his old age.

Though Old Master Lian was articulate, Old Master Zhou seemed unused to such surroundings or maybe simply because he was in a stranger’s home, he appeared quite reserved. For every three sentences Old Master Lian spoke, Old Master Zhou could hardly respond with one, leaving Woo Ergou and Woo Sangou to respond with smiles from the bedside.

Lady Zhou deliberately moved closer to the Zhou family girl on the bed, and once Lady Chiang finished her tasks, she came in from outside, pulling up a stool to sit in front of the girl.

The girl seemed extremely shy, facing the Wife of Woo Ergou, her head almost buried into the Wife of Woo Ergou’s lap.

"Daniu is shy," the Wife of Woo Ergou said. "Daniu has been very well-behaved at home, honest and straightforward, just a bit timid."

For a woman married into another family, being timid wasn’t a flaw. A timid person was easier to manage.

Lady Zhou displayed her most affectionate smile, reaching out to touch Zhou Daniu’s hand. Zhou Daniu shuddered, quickly pulling her hand back, her head still lowered.

"Daniu is shy, shy," the Wife of Woo Ergou hurriedly said, "Daniu, don’t be shy, this should be called Big Aunty. From now on, you’ll be one family, and at Big Aunty’s house, you’ll have enough to eat, enough to wear, and have a good life."

"Quick, call her Big Aunty...Big Aunty." The Wife of Woo Ergou encouraged Zhou Daniu to call Lady Zhou Big Aunty.

"Big...Aunty." Zhou Daniu didn’t raise her head, and called Big Aunty in a rough, honest voice.

Lady Zhou and Lady Chiang tried to engage Zhou Daniu in conversation, but Zhou Daniu neither looked up nor spoke, with the Wife of Woo Ergou smilingly responding on her behalf.

Lady Zhou again urged Zhou Daniu to eat, Zhou Daniu shifted a bit, but her hands were discreetly held by the Wife of Woo Ergou. Lady Zhou somewhat disapproved of Zhou Daniu’s inexperience and inability to present herself well.

"Ergou’s Wife, we at least need to see her face," Lady Zhou nudged the Wife of Woo Ergou with an elbow and signaled.

Earlier, entering from outside, it was dark outside, making it hard to see her face. Now inside the room, Zhou Daniu still hid her face, so neither Lady Zhou nor Lady Chiang had glimpsed her appearance.

The Wife of Woo Ergou smiled, holding Zhou Daniu’s face to turn towards Lady Zhou.

"Daniu, let Big Aunty take a look. Big Aunty will be like a mother to you, she will love you."

Under the lamp’s light, Lady Zhou clearly saw Zhou Daniu’s appearance, and her heart skipped a beat.

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