Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1442 - 734: Meeting the Future Daughter-in-Law
o’clock at night, asking for pink votes.
When Old Master Lian had a stroke, he had difficulty moving for a while, so he had Lian Shouli make a cane for him. It was a whole branch as thick as a newborn’s arm. The bark was removed, the surface polished, and it was slightly processed before being coated with a layer of varnish. It was extremely simple in appearance, but very sturdy.
This cane, after Old Master Lian’s illness was completely cured, was placed in the corner of the outer room. Lian Shouyi and his family had been inside for half a day, and no one noticed that the cane had returned to the room, placed in the corner near the kang where Old Master Lian could easily reach it.
Old Master Lian first swung the cane in the air a few times. Seeing that although Lian Shouyi and the others looked fearful, they still seemed reluctant to leave, Old Master Lian hardened his heart and swung the cane onto Lian Shouyi’s back.
"I see you still refuse to leave, you disobedient and unfilial creature! Today, if I beat you to death, I will pay for it after.... Or now, you can beat me to death!" Old Master Lian said fiercely, hitting and scolding simultaneously.
"Second Brother, if you dare lay hands on our father, Old Fourth won’t spare you," Lian Shouren said as he hid behind Old Master Lian, poking his head out.
He had just washed up and changed into clean clothes and was very afraid that Lian Shouyi and his family would get rowdy and beat him up. The pain was one thing, but more importantly, he feared it might affect his upcoming meeting.
As Old Master Lian started to act, Lady Zhou hurriedly came in from the outer room upon hearing the sound. Given the previous incident where Old Master Lian was beaten, Lady Zhou was very afraid that Old Master Lian would suffer again. After all, he was old and frail, not as robust as young people.
"What are you doing, what are you doing, you won’t be satisfied until you anger your father to death, right? Call Old Fourth, call Old Fourth," Lady Zhou said, stomping her small feet and waving her arms as she stood behind Old Master Lian. "If you dare lay hands on your father again, let Old Fourth haul you to prison!"
"...still thinking how Old Fourth listens to you..." Lian Shouyi mumbled.
Even so, Lian Shouyi didn’t dare to really fight with Old Master Lian. As Old Master Lian swung mercilessly, he had to dodge while retreating.
Lady He naturally hurriedly followed Lian Shouyi outside, and at this moment, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Si Lang couldn’t do anything secretly and had to follow them out.
Once the three of them were driven out, Old Master Lian was slightly out of breath. Although his body had deteriorated considerably over the past six months, his foundation was still strong and not easily worn out. The breathlessness was partly due to the high tension and partly from anger.
Old Master Lian knew Lian Shouyi’s character well, and although he had been chased away now, it was uncertain for how long.
"Open the box, take the money," Old Master Lian decisively said to Lady Zhou after a brief thought.
"What time is it now, what do you want to buy with money, the shop has long closed," Lady Zhou said. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
"I told you to take it, so take out those two loose strings of coins," Old Master Lian urged impatiently.
Regarding major family matters, including the use of silver and coins, Lady Zhou had always obeyed Old Master Lian’s words. It could be said that Old Master Lian was the only one in the old house with the power over silver and coins. Lady Zhou never dared to touch this authority.
Though unhappy, Lady Zhou still did as Old Master Lian said and took out two strings of coins. Old Master Lian weighed the money in his hand and walked out, calling Lian Shouyi and Si Lang.
Lian Shouyi and his family of three, having left the Upper Room, didn’t return to their room but stood in the courtyard. In the dark night, a few people standing there looked quite frightening at first glance.
"Here," said Old Master Lian, calling over Lian Shouyi and Si Lang, stuffing a string of coins into each of their hands. "When will you two ever give people some peace of mind! Don’t make a fuss, don’t cause trouble, after this incident, I won’t treat you poorly. If you don’t save my face today, I won’t acknowledge you anymore. Tomorrow, you’re to get out."
"Go, go, all of you go back to your rooms, stay put, don’t come out unless I call for you." Old Master Lian waved them off.
With a combination of a slap and a sweet date, Old Master Lian was determined to appease Lian Shouyi and his son, to prevent any mess in the upcoming meeting.
"Dad, can’t you give a bit more, what’s this amount good for?" Lian Shouyi said cheekily, glancing at the money in his hand.
"Get lost, if you continue with that attitude, I’ll break your shin!" Old Master Lian held the money in his left hand, never putting down the cane in his right hand.
