Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1443 - 734: Meeting the Future Daughter-in-law (Part 2)

Lian Shouyi looked at the cane with some fear in his heart, following the belief that a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him. With money now in hand, he slowly moved towards the east wing.

"...What about the peanuts and sesame cakes promised to us?" Lady He saw the situation and hurriedly stepped forward.

"Give them to her!" Old Master Lian turned back and instructed, "Give her more so she can take them back to eat."

Lian Shouyi and Si Lang held money in their hands, while Lady He carried freshly roasted peanuts and sesame cakes. The three of them slowly retreated back to the east wing, shutting the door behind them.

Old Master Lian let out a sigh of relief, knowing that this crisis was temporarily over.

Just as he settled down, the Woo Family brothers came to the door with their people. Old Master Lian, accompanied by Lian Shouren, personally went out to welcome them and led them to the Upper Room.

On the way, the door of the east wing made a noise, and Old Master Lian immediately glared over, raising his cane. Once the people were inside the Upper Room, Old Master Lian quickly signaled to Lian Jizu at the back to bolt the door from inside, to prevent Lian Shouyi from causing any disturbances midway.

For something like a marriage arrangement, it ought to be joyful and celebratory, yet it had become so tense and secretive. Old Master Lian felt uneasy about it but couldn’t show it on his face; instead, he had to stay fully alert.

Besides Woo Ergou and Woo Sangou, the Zhou Family father and daughter, along with the wife of Woo Ergou, also came, enthusiastically holding the Zhou Family girl’s hand on the way.

Old Master Lian nodded secretly at this. At such a time, having a female companion beside a young girl could prevent her from feeling too shy, and it’s easier to converse. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

After everyone sat down, Lady Chiang came in to serve tea. A plate of roasted peanuts and sesame cakes was placed in front of Old Master Zhou and the Zhou Family girl.

"...We didn’t prepare much, these are homemade items, please try them, try them," Old Master Lian said warmly, sitting across from Old Master Zhou.

Old Master Zhou was about the same age as Old Master Lian but had a darker complexion. His skin was taut against his bones, face full of wrinkles, and his back slightly hunched, looking very aged. His outstretched hands were as rough as tree bark with protruding joints.

Old Master Lian observed this and secretly nodded. This was a hard-working farmer, and marrying into such a family would be exceptionally stable for them.

As Old Master Lian conversed with Old Master Zhou, he observed the Zhou Family girl. Lian Shouren, sitting next to Old Master Lian, couldn’t help but also glance over at the Zhou Family girl.

However, either by intention or not, the Zhou Family girl sat behind Old Master Zhou, right next to the Wife of Woo Ergou. From the moment she entered, she kept her head lowered, so neither Old Master Lian nor Lian Shouren could see her appearance clearly. They only noted her tall, sturdy figure.

Unable to discern the Zhou Family girl’s features, Old Master Lian carefully assessed Old Master Zhou.

Old Master Zhou had a chisel-shaped face, broom-like eyebrows, and squinting eyes. Seeing Old Master Zhou’s appearance, Old Master Lian gave up any hope for the Zhou Family girl’s looks.

However, the girl was young after all, and with a strong physique. With these two qualities, she would suffice to care for Shouren in his old age.

Old Master Lian was good at conversing, but Old Master Zhou across seemed unfamiliar with social settings, perhaps due to being in a stranger’s home, making him noticeably reserved. Despite Old Master Lian saying three sentences, Old Master Zhou barely managed one, leaving Woo Ergou and Woo Sangou to respond with polite laughter at the edge of the kang.

Lady Zhou sat on the kang, purposely moving closer to the Zhou Family girl. After finishing her tasks, Lady Chiang also came in, brought a stool, and sat in front of the girl.

The girl seemed extremely shy, turning towards the Wife of Woo Ergou, her head almost buried in the wife’s arms.

"Daniu is shy," the Wife of Woo Ergou said, "Daniu, back home, is naturally quiet, very well-behaved, just a bit timid."

For a woman becoming a daughter-in-law, being timid isn’t a flaw. Timidity makes her easier to manage.

Lady Zhou’s face displayed her most affectionate smile, reaching out to touch the hand of Zhou Daniu. Zhou Daniu’s body trembled, and she quickly withdrew her hand, all while keeping her head lowered.

"Daniu is shy, shy," the Wife of Woo Ergou quickly said. "Daniu, don’t be shy. This should be called Auntie. In the future, you’ll be one family. At Auntie’s home, you’ll be well-fed, warmly dressed, living a good life."

"Come, call her Auntie... Auntie." The Wife of Woo Ergou prompted Zhou Daniu to call Lady Zhou Auntie.

"A...untie." Zhou Daniu, without lifting her head, called Auntie in a voice that was rough and clumsy.

Lady Zhou and Lady Chiang tried various ways to talk to Zhou Daniu, but Zhou Daniu neither looked up nor responded. The Wife of Woo Ergou answered for her with a smile.

Lady Zhou then offered Zhou Daniu some food, and when Zhou Daniu moved slightly, the Wife of Woo Ergou subtly held onto her hands. Lady Zhou felt somewhat disdainful of Zhou Daniu’s unfamiliarity with social niceties, unable to hold her own.

"Er Gou’s wife, at least let us see her face," Lady Zhou nudged the Wife of Woo Ergou, signaling with her eyes.

Upon entering from outside, it was dark, and they couldn’t see her face clearly. Even inside now, Zhou Daniu hid her face, so neither Lady Zhou nor Lady Chiang had seen her appearance clearly.

The Wife of Woo Ergou smiled, reaching out with a hand to lift Zhou Daniu’s face towards Lady Zhou.

"Daniu, come, let Auntie have a look. Auntie will be like your mother, she will care for you."

Under the lamplight, Lady Zhou saw Zhou Daniu’s face clearly, and her heart skipped a beat. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)