Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1466 - 746: Winter Chill

Old Master Lian seemed to want to touch Lian Shouren’s head, just like he used to when Lian Shouren was little. Back then, Lian Shouren had jet-black hair and big eyes, and his smile could instantly fill Old Master Lian’s heart with joy. He sent Lian Shouren to study, and every time the teacher praised him, he would pat Lian Shouren’s head.

Back then, every day was joyful, and Lian Shouren was almost all of his hope.

Years have passed, and he still loves this child deeply. This love has not diminished due to his downfall; in fact, it has grown with a bit more compassion.

However, Old Master Lian’s hand stopped in mid-air, not falling. Lian Shouren’s graying head made his heart ache, making him reluctant to touch it. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The world is cruel like this; they all have to bow to reality. Yet even so, Old Master Lian still wants to leave the best things to Lian Shouren as much as possible.

"Move in." Old Master Lian withdrew his hand, placing it on his thigh, "It’s cold, and this room is warmer. You accompany your father, and we can chat early and late... When we old couple are gone, this room will be yours... Jizu and his wife will surely dutifully respect you, and everyone living in this courtyard, no matter who they are, will have to show you some respect."

The current layout of the Lian Family Old Mansion is the most common form of farmhouses in Liaodong Prefecture. The Upper Room East Room is where the highest-ranking elders in a family reside. Old Master Lian doing this indicates he’s truly given up on remarrying for Lian Shouren. At the same time, he’s also reaffirmed to the world Lian Shouren’s inheritance rights and status as the eldest son.

"... Jizu and his wife only have Da Niuniu, you moving in might help you hold a grandson sooner." Seeing Lian Shouren remain silent, Old Master Lian added.

This sentence afterward held some pretext. However, it further showed Old Master Lian’s mind was made up.

That day, it’s unknown what Old Master Lian and Lian Shouren said, but by evening, Lian Shouren’s bedding was moved into the East Room, and Old Master Lian asked Lady Zhou to clear a cabinet for Lian Shouren’s clothes.

From then on, Lian Shouren continually accompanied Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou, living in the East Room.

The mansion’s rooms now can be considered quite spacious, and seeing Lian Shouren move his room, Lian Shouyi and Lady He felt annoyed.

"Dad, look at our room, crowded with all these people, that room stays empty otherwise. Look, my big brother is unsurprisingly warm by sleeping with you old couple. These Jizu and his wife are our juniors, yet they live so spaciously. Dad, consider for us too, to make it more spacious."

The day after Lian Shouren moved into the East Room, Lian Shouyi demanded from Old Master Lian with a grin.

"Now that your wings are hardened, do you still need me to think for you?" Old Master Lian, without lifting his eyelids, casually said, "Tell me, what’s your plan?"

"Dad, that West Wing Room..." Lian Shouyi was never one to hold back, and hearing Old Master Lian say this, he immediately seized the opportunity.

"What’s wrong with the West Wing Room?" Old Master Lian still didn’t look at Lian Shouyi, "If you want to live there, you can live there."

Lian Shouyi smacked his lips. He wanted to occupy the West Wing Room, but it’s freezing, and moving there would require a good clean-up. At least the window seams need to be pasted again, and then, the bed needs heating. Now, they squeeze in the East Wing Room, reluctantly heating the bed once each night. Otherwise, they’d rather go visit others to enjoy their warm beds and rooms.

To occupy the room now, people would have to sleep there, clean every day, and heat the bed, making Lian Shouyi nervous.

How could Old Master Lian not know his sons? He deliberately said that, confident in Lian Shouyi and Lady He’s laziness.

"Dad, then you’re giving us the West Room!" Lian Shouyi laughed, "Alright, we’re not in a hurry to move, just wait until it warms up. Your word is enough."

"What did I say?" For the first time, Old Master Lian raised his head, looking at Lian Shouyi indifferently.

"Dad, you said you’d give us the West Wing Room, right?" Lian Shouyi wanted to finalize the matter.

"You scoundrel!" Old Master Lian glared and scolded loudly, "I’m not dead yet, and you want to divide the estate already?"