Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1547 - 786: Clear-Cut Stance (Part 2)

"Dad," Lian Shouxin looked at Old Master Lian with difficulty, "I understand your feelings. But... we also have to... starting a school is a big deal. When the time comes, who knows how many eyes will be watching us. We must be extremely careful, not allowing anyone to find even a tiny fault.... Jizu is a good kid, but, but... public opinion is daunting."

"Yes, Grandpa, didn’t you always tell us before to be lenient with others but strict with ourselves." Wu Lang chimed in.

Lian Jizu, who was sitting beside them, had initially craned his neck, but upon hearing Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang’s words, he immediately slumped back, looking dejected. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Ah..." Old Master Lian didn’t know what to say for a moment.

"Dad, don’t just think about my eldest brother and Jizu, we are here too." Lian Shouyi interjected, "We don’t have such high demands, schooling and all, we don’t even think about it. Old Fourth found a money-making opportunity for Luo Xiaoying, but for me, Si Lang, and Liulang, where do we find ours?"

"Old Fourth, find a money-making place for me and your two nephews as well." Lian Shouyi said, looking at Lian Shouxin with a flattering smile.

Liulang was bewildered, but Si Lang moved closer, sat beside Lian Shouyi, and looked at Lian Shouxin with eager eyes.

"This..." Lian Shouxin looked a bit troubled.

"Dad, say something." Lian Shouyi signaled to Old Master Lian with his eyes.

"Grandpa..." Si Lang also pleaded with Old Master Lian.

Logically and emotionally, having fought for Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu, there was no reason not to fight for Lian Shouyi, Si Lang, and Liulang. Moreover, Lian Shouyi’s request was something they had previously discussed, and he brought it up at this moment. Although Old Master was somewhat absent-minded due to his disappointment, he still spoke.

"Old Fourth, you have the ability now. You helped find the work on the mountain before. Help them find something to do too. It’ll keep them from wandering around aimlessly... If they can earn a little money, the household will be more at ease. There will be more expenses in the future, and we can’t keep asking you for money."

Lian Shouxin furrowed his brow slightly but quickly smoothed it out.

"Dad, Second Brother should stay home to look after you two elders and work the fields. With the family as it is, we must leave a responsible person by your side." Lian Shouxin decisively rejected the request to find work for Lian Shouyi.

But the reason he gave was entirely an excuse. The real reason was obvious. Lian Shouyi and Lian Shouren were alike; they weren’t affected by anyone’s actions, he was the cause himself.

At this time, finding work for someone was complex. Stable, well-paying jobs often required a guarantor. For instance, the jobs found for Erlang and Luo Xiaoying were guaranteed by Lian Shouxin. In the future, if they ran into trouble or damaged property, they would be responsible for it, with Lian Shouxin covering for them if needed.

Moreover, employers sought workers with good character. People like Lian Shouyi wouldn’t be hired.

Of course, with the reputation of the Archway Lian Family, if Lian Shouxin was willing to guarantee for Lian Shouyi, there would be places willing to hire him. But this guarantee, Lian Shouxin was not willing to provide. He didn’t trust Lian Shouyi and didn’t want to cause others trouble, let alone harm.

"Fourth Uncle, if my dad can’t, then what about me? I’m not worse than my Second Brother. Fourth Uncle..." Si Lang said urgently.

Lian Shouxin couldn’t help but look at Si Lang once. Si Lang had grown taller again, his figure now past childhood, becoming a young man.

Si Lang’s clothes were old, patched with large, ugly spots, like unsightly plasters, and some parts were torn without repairs. Looking at Si Lang’s complexion, it wasn’t very good either.

Lian Shouxin’s heart softened. In this family, Si Lang was neither well-dressed nor well-fed. Watching him grow into adulthood, thoughts turned to marriage. If things continued this way, it would be difficult for Si Lang to find a spouse.

Although he knew Si Lang’s character couldn’t compare to Erlang’s, words of refusal were difficult to express.

"Old Fourth, your second brother is out of the question, I understand. But help Si Lang. He’s still young, not yet settled, and has been negatively influenced. If there’s a place to anchor him, where he could earn some money, it might give him direction, saving him from wandering astray." Old Master Lian instructed Lian Shouxin.

Lian Shouxin did not reply immediately but glanced at Wu Lang and Lian Manman. Wu Lang and Lian Manman exchanged a look, and then nodded to Lian Shouxin.

"Dad, we have discussed this at home. As for Liulang, we plan to send him to the school to study."

Before Lian Shouxin could finish speaking, a look of surprise appeared on Old Master Lian’s face.

"Old Fourth, is this really your plan?" Old Master Lian asked.

"Dad, when have I ever spoken deceitfully?" Lian Shouxin said, "Liulang will study, and everything will be the same as others. It depends on his own fate."

"This is good." Old Master Lian thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Si Lang is older; otherwise, he could have also attended school." Lian Shouxin said, "If Si Lang wants to find work, we need to be upfront. This kind of employment is not like the previous mountain labor. Among ’scholars, peasants, artisans, and merchants,’ this is considered artisan."

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