Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1562 - 795: Heart’s Wish

The last day of the month, asking for pink support.

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Seeing Lian Shouren and the others kneeling, Lady Zhou remained expressionless, but Old Master Lian showed a worried look on his face.

"I’m fine, nothing’s wrong. As people age, it’s impossible to be like in their youth... Let’s talk it out properly, all of you stand up, stand up." Old Master Lian couldn’t defend Lian Shouren and the others in any other way, and could only emphasize repeatedly that he was fine, he was okay.

Old Master Lian asked everyone to get up and talk, but none of Lian Shouren and the others dared to stand up.

Even if they were unwilling to admit it in their hearts, they had to face the fact that now the right to speak was no longer in the hands of Old Master Lian or Lady Zhou, but in the hands of Lian Shouxin and his group.

And this transfer of power wasn’t because Lian Shouxin became an official, Wu Lang passed the scholar exam, and their family became prosperous, but because they did what they should, flawlessly, and even took on responsibilities that were originally theirs, shouldering many of their duties.

Having such capabilities and being willing to shoulder more burdens means correspondingly having more say.

While on this side of the old home, Lian Shouren and the others were just the opposite. They always relied on others, shirked responsibilities. They didn’t take on what they should have, criticized everywhere, so naturally, they couldn’t stand tall and had no say.

As for Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou, originally they should have been effective speakers because of their seniority. However, they were biased and did many things that were justified. Now that Lian Shouxin’s group truly care about it, they are also unable to speak righteously.

Old Master Lian looked at the situation before him and understood that his words were now ineffective. Because of his health, if Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang were to question and rebuke Lian Shouren’s group, he had no way other than to stubbornly protect them.

But now, not only were there Lian Family members in the room, but also Er Ya’s Grandma as a relative and Doctor Li, who held considerable reputation and status in the village. He knew very well what the consequences would be if he forcibly protected Lian Shouren’s group in front of these people.

No matter what, he couldn’t accept such a result.

"Old Fourth, Wu Lang, let’s talk this out properly..." Old Master Lian had no choice but to kindly address Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang.

"... My grandpa and grandma are at this age, they should be enjoying their twilight years. We have provided everything that should be given to them, and to make the old couple happy, we have looked after you both openly and secretly. Think about it yourselves, without us, without my grandpa and grandma, could you be living such a comfortable life now?"

"You should have established your own households, supported the family, and honored the elders. But what did you do? You let the elders worry about everything, not only could they not enjoy their later years, but they also had to work for you, support you, and make plans for you day and night. They did all the things they never did for themselves in their lifetime for you. Yet still, you’re not satisfied. If it wasn’t for you instigating the elders and going too far, putting the elders in difficult positions, would the old man’s health frequently fail like this?"

"You tell me, in everything used by the elders, what have we not provided? If it weren’t for you not taking care of them properly and making the elders angry, would my grandpa’s illness have relapsed? Old Master is of such an advanced age, can he endure such torment? I’m saying this today: if anything happens to Old Master or Old Lady, don’t think you can stay uninvolved!"

Saying it’s because Lian Shouxin’s group wouldn’t satisfy Old Master Lian’s demands that caused his illness, that’s simply reversing the cause and effect. If Lian Shouren, Lian Jizu, Lian Shouyi could be self-reliant and self-strengthening, why would Old Master Lian need to abandon his dignity and make those unreasonable demands to Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang?

In the end, it’s because the descendants at the old home are disappointing. What’s even more infuriating is that they’re not only disappointing but also restless, which is why Old Master Lian couldn’t peacefully enjoy his old age.

This is the essence of the matter.

After Wu Lang’s scolding, Lian Shouren, Lian Jizu, and others could only lower their heads and listen, not daring to refute. They really didn’t have much to refute because everything Wu Lang said was true.

Old Master Lian sat on the kang, his expression changing a few times, feeling very uncomfortable inside. On one hand, he felt sorry for Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu being reprimanded by Wu Lang. On the other hand, deep inside, he couldn’t help but agree with what Wu Lang said.

If it weren’t for Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu being so useless, he wouldn’t have ended up like this. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

But in the end, the feeling of pity for his eldest son and grandson prevailed, but since Wu Lang was in the right, he couldn’t say anything in front of everyone.

After Wu Lang finished scolding Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu, he glanced at Old Master Lian. Wu Lang, being so smart, saw Old Master Lian’s expression and roughly guessed his thoughts.

At home, Old Master Lian valued the order of seniority, and Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu as the eldest son and grandson held unique status and power. Except for Old Master Lian himself, no one could criticize Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu.

"Auntie, Doctor Li," Wu Lang cupped his hands to Er Ya’s Grandma and Doctor Li, "in terms of seniority, it seems these words shouldn’t come from me. But there’s no choice, it’s a major issue of providing for my grandpa and grandma, I can’t just not say anything because of seniority when they’ve done wrong and mistreated the elders."

"If they were upright and straightforward, would I need to say anything? These words, I’m also speaking on behalf of my parents and our entire family," Wu Lang continued.

"That’s right." Er Ya’s Grandma and Doctor Li both nodded.

Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang then proposed letting Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou come home with them.

"We truly don’t feel at ease leaving you both here. My father heard some rumors yesterday evening and didn’t sleep well all night, he was worried about you two," Lian Manman also said.

Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou both insisted on not leaving.

"In my lifetime, I’m not going anywhere, I’ll die right here on this kang. Even if you have a mountain of gold and silver, a golden nest, and a silver nest, I can’t go," said Lady Zhou.

"... Ah, I’m not afraid of being laughed at anymore. I know it’s good with you all, I’d definitely enjoy blessings if I went. But I still have to stay here, this old home, I set it up myself. I’ve lived here my entire life, I don’t want to move places. Moreover, I can’t let go of this..." as Old Master Lian spoke, he glanced at Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu. Old Master Lian couldn’t part with the old home, and even more, he couldn’t let go of Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu. "Old Fourth, you’re not my only son. I and your mother are the same, if we’re to die, it’ll be right here on this kang..."

"Old Fourth, among all you brothers, your group is the most promising and the most filial. This, your mother and I both know in our hearts. Living in the old home, it’s my wish," seeing Lian Shouxin and Wu Lang remain silent, and Lian Shouren and Lian Jizu still kneeling, Old Master Lian had to say, "... it’s my final wish."

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