Reborn as a Landlord

In winter, jumping into an ice hole to seek death is not the same as jumping into a river in summer. In summer, as long as someone who can swim sees it and rescues in time, generally there’s no problem. However, the situation in winter is different. In winter, wearing a cotton-padded jacket and pants, once you fall into the ice hole, you immediately sink to the bottom, and it’s extremely difficult to rescue. Moreover, even if rescued, being frozen in the icy water means survival isn’t certain, and even if you survive, your body is ruined.

According to the messenger, Lian Shouli planned an even quicker way to die.

Lian Shouxin, anxious and afraid he wouldn’t arrive in time to save him, said something to Lady Zhang and ran ahead with a group of people.

By the time Lian Manman and the others arrived at the riverside, the riverbank and ice surface were almost fully crowded with people, with more rushing over from the village.

Lian Yeye and Lady Zhao’s cries came from the densest part of the crowd on the ice.

"This, this is..." Lady Zhang and Lady Wu Wang huddled closely together, and Lian Manman and the others also clung to each other, holding hands, lips tightly pressed.

Could it be that everyone arrived too late!

"Quickly, call the doctor." Wu Lang shouted in the crowd, and immediately, several people emerged from the crowd heading straight to Doctor Li’s house.

There was still a chance to save him! Lian Manman thought.

The crowd on the ice parted, with Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang leading, followed by several men carrying a person out—it was Lian Shouli. Lady Zhao and Lian Yeye staggered beside him, crying as they walked.

Lian Manman and the others hurriedly stepped forward to meet them.

"How is he, how is he?" Lady Zhang asked.

"His chest is still warm, he still has breath." replied one of the men carrying him, who was also the father of the child who first noticed Lian Shouli’s anomaly.

"...When we got here, Third Brother had already submerged his head in the ice hole. I couldn’t pull him out alone; luckily, Qiangzi was right behind me... If we had been a moment later, alas."

"Hurry and carry him home; there’s still one or two minutes to save him." Someone, seeing Lian Shouli’s condition, shouted loudly.

Lian Manman wanted to move closer with Xiao Qi, but she only caught a glimpse of Lian Shouli’s face, devoid of any color, before being blocked by Wu Lang in front.

Wu Lang and Lian Shouxin were closely following beside Lian Shouli, not letting Lian Manman and Xiao Qi approach.

To carry Lian Shouli home for treatment, the first thought of Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang was to carry him to their own home. However, it was clear that the ancestral home was nearer, so the group carried Lian Shouli towards the ancestral home, surrounded by people.

"Hurry, hurry..." Someone trailing behind shouted loudly.

Lian Shouxin originally led in the front, but hearing the voice, turned back to see that it was indeed Lian Shouyi. Lian Shouxin, seething with anger, rushed over a few steps and kicked Lian Shouyi down.

"Old Fourth, what are you doing, what are you doing? Are you so great just because you have some stinking money? I’m your brother, your real brother." Lian Shouyi, caught off guard, quickly realized and started cursing.

"How dare you call yourself a real brother when the one lying there is not your own brother? You know why I’m kicking you." Lian Shouxin’s hands trembled with anger, pointing at Lian Shouyi.

Lian Shouyi got up from the ground, feigning bravado, and attempted to confront Lian Shouxin. Everyone could see that Lian Shouyi was guilty.

Erlang, who was in front helping to carry Lian Shouli, turned to look back, then lowered his head, keeping silent.

People from the village came over, separating Lian Shouxin and Lian Shouyi.

"Saving the person is important." "Whatever the matter is, talk about it later."

The crowd noisily rushed towards the ancestral home.

Lian Manman walked with Lady Zhang and others, suddenly feeling a chill on her forehead.

"It’s snowing." Lian Manman extended her hand, a snowflake drifted down, melting in her palm.

By this time, it was already dark. Xiao Xi and Xiao Fu had lit the lanterns, and some people had lit torches. In the torchlight, the snowflakes, which started as scattered few, quickly filled the sky.

"Lian Family’s Third Child is a good man. He’s definitely wronged in this matter." Among the crowd, people began discussing.

"What kind of people are in the Old He Family? I can imagine it was the Wife of He Laoliu who set this up. So shameless, sinful."

"She fancies his skills, ability to make money, and honesty, wanting him to support her child. But there’s no such way to handle things, how wicked."

"To push a good man to this extent, oh, Old He Family, they’re lacking in virtues from eight generations, no wonder He Laoliu was beheaded by the Government Office."

"As for the Wife of He Laoliu, with her filthy and sloppy appearance, even good dogs avoid her."

"Lian Family’s Third Child was so drunk he didn’t know anything, what could he possibly have done? The Wife of He Laoliu, she’s clearly framing him."

"Such heartlessness, in this village, who would want to shelter them? Only the Old Lian Family would take them in, giving them food and shelter. Yet, they repay with no gratitude, frequently stealing from them."

"Exactly, the other day they even infuriated the old lady to the extreme, the world is upside down."

"Their family truly is one without law or order."

"That widow’s husband has been dead for some time, afraid she couldn’t keep her fidelity. With that dirty appearance, even good dogs avoid her. If she can’t hook anyone, she takes advantage of Lian Family’s Third Child sleeping. In this case, it’s Lian Family’s Third Child who suffered." said a sly voice among them.

Lian Yeye and Lady Zhao’s cries grew louder.

Lian Manman walked amidst the crowd, listening to their discussions, all now siding with Lian Shouli, and couldn’t help but feel a mixture of emotions. These people weren’t speaking this way when the affair first broke out.

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This is one update, there will be another tonight, asking for pink tickets. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation.)