Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1535 - 780: Consideration (2)

Lian Manman shifted her gaze slightly from the side. If Luo Xiaoyan was speaking from the heart, she’d have to reconsider her view of Luo Xiaoyan.

Not being pretentious, taking on the consequences of one’s choices without complaining, is quite an admirable trait for a woman. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The Luo Xiaoyan like this was favored by Lian Manman, and such a Luo Xiaoyan would also be the right person to take on those responsibilities.

"You’re honest, so let me speak honestly to you. Your mother-in-law, she just has that kind of temperament. You, as the son-in-law and daughter-in-law, should fulfill your filial duties, but don’t feel you have to agree with her on everything. That way, there’s no end to it." Lady Zhang said, "There are things you might not be comfortable discussing with others, but you can talk to me. Don’t keep everything bottled up inside."

Lady Zhang’s words were genuinely thoughtful, and most people in Lady Zhang’s position wouldn’t say such things. Luo Xiaoyan had interacted with Lady Zhang a few times and already understood her temperament. Initially, she kept her guard up, worried as she sought help, but Lady Zhang was incredibly kind to her, fostering a sense of closeness.

Luo Xiaoyan started telling Lady Zhang about Lady He coming to her house to ask for things.

"...There wasn’t anything good at home, just the dishes Aunt took from the banquet table that day. We weren’t even willing to eat them, just reheating them every day for Erlang. Xiao Ying and Xiao Que would eat a bit too... We heated it up and gave it to her. She still wanted more, so I opened the cupboard to show her there was nothing left. Only then did she say nothing... Really nothing to give, except that big red cloth Aunt gave. There were still a few yards, I planned to save it for making clothes next year, so I cut half of it off for her."

"Said I’m hard-hearted, leaning on my husband’s family, only caring about my own family. She also said I ignore her and only try to cozy up to the wealthier Uncle and Aunt."

Lady Zhang could only sigh and shake her head. Lady He’s actions aren’t surprising. And Luo Xiaoyan told the story lightly; actually, Lady Zhang heard Lady He was much more excessive that day.

"You don’t need to take her words to heart, you’ve done what you should, and everyone has eyes, they’re seeing." Lady Zhang comforted Luo Xiaoyan.

"Yeah, I know." Luo Xiaoyan nodded.

Needing to hurry home to discuss Xiao Ying’s job, Luo Xiaoyan sat for a while longer before taking her leave.

While Lian Manman family was having dinner, they started talking about Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan again.

"...Erlang shoulders the burden for her family, though she doesn’t say it, there’s still uncertainty in her heart. Didn’t you see how she caters to Erlang’s mother?" Lady Zhang remarked.

"It’s good that she’s uncertain," Lian Shouxin commented, "I think she’s not only uncertain but also scared of us, and that matters."

The relationship between Lian Shouxin and Lian Shouyi wasn’t great, but they were brothers. And everyone knew that Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang value filial piety deeply.

The principle that what is favored above will be amplified below, or as the leader does, so do the followers. In a place, the character and actions of influential gentry can impact the local customs, subtly influencing and bringing cultural shifts.

"Luckily they live farther away. If they were in one village, I don’t know what would happen." Lian Manman commented.

"Then Erlang’s mother could just settle at the Luo Family." Lady Zhang said.

With Lady Zhang’s words, everyone thought of Lady He’s love for visiting others and her habit of staying long, and Lian Manman’s mind conjured an image of a root growing from Lady He’s seat, firmly planted in someone’s bed, unable to be uprooted, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

"Sitting long," is a term used by tenant farmers in Thirty Mile Camp, meaning to visit someone’s home and sit there for a long time, reluctant to leave.

"I wonder which job they’ll choose?" Wu Lang asked.

"It’s hard to say," Lian Manman thought for a while, unable to determine, "We’ll know tomorrow."

Indeed, early the next morning, Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan brought Luo Xiaoying over again.

"We went back and discussed through the night with my parents. They said Xiao Ying can do anything as long as Uncle and Aunt make the decision for us." Luo Xiaoyan said.

"...You still need to decide yourselves. This child Xiao Ying, I haven’t interacted much with him. You’re family, know his temperament, and should choose what he fits best." Lian Shouxin said.

For Luo Xiaoyan to speak like this now was quite something. Luo Xiaoyan showed herself to be quite clever.

"Well, if Uncle says this, we won’t hesitate... we’ll let Xiao Ying go to the coachman shop." Luo Xiaoyan said. Clearly, this was the result of the Luo family’s discussion.

"Alright." Lian Shouxin promptly nodded and sent Luo Xiaoyan to see Lady Zhang.

"Erlang, talk to Uncle. Your younger brother chose the coachman shop; how did you, your wife, and father-in-law consider this?" Later, Lian Shouxin sent Luo Xiaoying away and asked Erlang directly.

"...Jobs in the city are hard to do, people there are clever. At the coachman shop, people come and go, all sorts of people. We, tenant farmers, are honest. You know me, Uncle, I have strength but not cleverness. Xiao Ying is young, hasn’t worked outside before, but he’s honest, more perceptive than me. Together, we can watch over each other, putting family at ease." Erlang explained to Lian Shouxin.

"Oh." Lian Shouxin replied, looking at Erlang thoughtfully.

"Actually, the job at the Paper Craft Shop is quite good." Lian Shouxin remained silent for a moment and then continued, "It’s sheltered from the wind and sun, not hard labor. Once learned, it’s a skill. Although it’s not extravagant, it’s somewhat secure for making a living..."

The position at the Paper Craft Shop was specially chosen by the Lian Manman family for Luo Xiaoying.

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