"Fourth Aunt, I really don’t know what to say. Our family’s situation, Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have never looked down on us. They’ve been especially good to us. I haven’t seen much of the big world, but I know that jobs that earn money aren’t easy to find these days. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt first found a job for Erlang, which was a big help to our family. Now, they’ve found an even better one for Erlang and also got a job for Xiao Ying." Luo Xiaoyan said gratefully to Lady Zhang.
"That day, I mustered up the courage to speak to Fourth Aunt like that. In my heart, I didn’t dare hold out too much hope. Even if Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt were to find a job for Xiao Ying, it would take so ti. I didn’t expect that Fourth Aunt would really take my words to heart, so earnestly. And it’s only been a few days, and they’ve found the jobs. And two at that, letting us choose."
"Fourth Aunt, I’m clumsy with words, and even when I have sothing to say, I don’t say it well. I’ve taken to heart the kindness Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have shown us. From now on, I’ll definitely take good care of Erlang. I’ll treat Er Niuniu better than my own daughter. I’m not just talking big; if I don’t follow through, I’ll let myself..."
Seeing Luo Xiaoyan about to swear, Lady Zhang quickly waved her hand to stop her.
"You’re a sincere person; there’s no need to swear anything. Fourth Aunt believes you," Lady Zhang said with a smile.
"Second Sister-in-law, to be truthful, my dad, mom, and my brother are so keen on this not because of my second brother, but it’s because of you," Lian Manman said, handing a piece of pastry to Luo Xiaoyan with a smile.
Luo Xiaoyan received the pastry, sowhat flattered, and didn’t eat it right away, but just looked at Lian Manman.
"We think Second Sister-in-law is soone who can handle things, who is righteous, and knows how to live life, that’s why we’re willing to help you," Lian Manman continued.
"I’m just an ordinary person, not as good as you say, Manman," Luo Xiaoyan instinctively said, but she quickly realized that Lian Manman wouldn’t say anything aningless. "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, Manman, as long as you all regard well, I have nothing more to say. Whatever you want to do, I’ll do; you point east, I definitely won’t go west."
Luo Xiaoyan expressed her stance resolutely.
Although sowhat direct and crude, this attitude was what Lian Manman hoped for. Tenant farrs, when they speak or act, don’t have much subtlety; sotis being too elegant isn’t well-received.
"Second Sister-in-law, don’t be like this." Lian Manman chuckled, "We can’t make you do anything; as long as you live well, we’ll be happy."
In the future, so things will inevitably fall on Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan, especially Luo Xiaoyan, but now is not the ti. Also, those matters, in essence, are Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan’s responsibilities.
Though it’s their responsibility, if done well, it can relieve a lot of trouble for Lian Manman family. That’s why it’s important now to win over Luo Xiaoyan.
"I heard that Erlang’s mother went to your ho?" Lady Zhang asked Luo Xiaoyan.
"Yes." Luo Xiaoyan nodded.
The Luo Family Village is about ten miles away from the Thirty Mile Camp, but this distance is nothing for a tenant farr’s feet. Walking back and forth several tis a day is quite easy.
In the old house, Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou still strictly oversee the young ones, but their words aren’t as impactful as before. Lian Shouren’s family originally lived in the town; now, returning to the village, they rarely leave the courtyard. But Lian Shouyi’s family is completely different.
Lian Shouyi and Lady He love visiting different places. In the past, they were afraid of Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou and had to sneak out, but now they’ve gradually loosened up. They’re even no longer confined to just the Thirty Mile Camp; they visit other villages too.
Ever since learning that Luo Xiaoyan gave Lian Zhizhi a generous dowry, Lady He has visited Luo Xiaoyan’s house twice, eating, drinking, and even asking Luo Xiaoyan for things.
These are things Lady Zhang heard from others; Luo Xiaoyan never ntioned them in front of her.
"If there’s any grievance, just tell Fourth Aunt. I understand what everyone in the family is like," Lady Zhang sighed lightly and said to Luo Xiaoyan.
"Fourth Aunt, I’m a straightforward person; I say whatever I have. As for grievances, I... in these ten villages or so, everyone knows each other’s nature. When I married Erlang, I already knew the temperant and character of my in-laws. I don’t talk about grievances or not; when I married Erlang, I accepted it." Luo Xiaoyan’s expression was flat, and her tone showed no fluctuation.
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