Reborn as a Landlord

Chapter 1910: Chapter 974: The Clever Housewife

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Perhaps today, the cooperation between Lady Chiang and Lian Shouren especially pleased Lady Zhou, as her mood suddenly improved. She asked Lian Yaya to bring the box from the cabinet, which was just sent by the Lian Manman family, filled with excellent pastries.

Lady Zhou opened the box, reached in to choose, and first picked out two crispy pieces, giving one to Lian Yaya and one to Da Niuniu, then picked one for Lady Chiang.

"Grandma, I won’t eat, you all enjoy." Lady Chiang quickly waved her hand and said.

"What, are you looking down on me or something?" Lady Zhou said, displeased. Being able to share pastries with Lady Chiang was a great favor, and if Lady Chiang refused, it would be disrespectful. "Take it, you must eat it. We won’t keep these two boxes of pastries, nor give them to anyone else, ... let’s share the joy."

Lady Chiang always understood Lady Zhou’s disposition; daughters-in-law, whether daughters-in-law or granddaughters-in-law, were outsiders to Lady Zhou. As outsiders, they naturally had to bear hardships first, without sharing the enjoyment. However, she was a bit more respected in front of Lady Zhou than other daughters-in-law of the Lian Family. Because of this, she needed to be even more careful to avoid upsetting Lady Zhou.

Because she had some respect, when there were tasty or useful things at home, Lady Zhou sometimes shared a bit with her. But at this time, she couldn’t accept just because Lady Zhou offered. Sometimes, Lady Zhou would just say it, and if Lady Chiang genuinely accepted, it would upset Lady Zhou, who would then speak ill behind her back, calling her greedy.

Today, hearing Lady Zhou insist, she dared to take it.

"Grandma, who would dare look down on you? Everyone knows you’re the cleanest person on this street. If you don’t mind us being unclean, we’d secretly enjoy it." Lady Chiang said with a smile.

This remark made Lady Zhou even happier. Proud of her cleanliness, she enjoyed such compliments. freewebnσvel.cѳm

"... now that I’m old, I turn a blind eye more often. When I was young, I was a hundred times cleaner than now. You, even among young folks who love cleanliness, are far from matching me back then." Lady Zhou said with a laugh.

"Indeed, I wouldn’t dare compare myself to you, Grandma." Lady Chiang said with a laugh.

Lady Zhou then picked a larger white pastry and asked Da Niuniu to give it to Lian Shouren, then chose another piece for Lian Jizu, and finally, she took the softest pastry for herself, sipping tea while eating. freeweɓnøvel.com

Everyone stayed with her, and seeing Lady Zhou in a particularly good mood, Lady Chiang thought of what Lady Zhou said earlier about sharing joy, referring to Wu Lang marrying. She tried to gently persuade Lady Zhou.

"Grandma," Lady Chiang said with a smile, cautiously, "When Wu Lang gets married, we should give something, right? It’s your own grandson in this big event."

"I have nothing." Lady Zhou swallowed a mouthful of pastry, drank a few sips of tea. "Didn’t you hear? People don’t care for my things."

"Grandma, after all, it’s a grand occasion; later, when the new bride enters, we’ll all meet. We can’t lack etiquette, or people will criticize." Seeing Lady Zhou still speaking this way, Lady Chiang continued to persuade, "I suppose my Uncle and Aunt don’t expect us to give treasures or valuable things. They know our family’s situation. Sending a bit is a token of our sincerity."

"I earned nothing by divine effort, all I have was given by his share, and I’d give it back to him? Back and forth, better not to give anything." Lady Zhou finished her pastry, pulled a large handkerchief from under her seat to wipe her mouth, clapped her hands, and said, "I earned it with divine effort; he can’t expect me to do anything for him, can he?"

Seeing the gifts given by Lady Zhang’s family for Lian Zhizhi’s marriage, which Lady Zhou later learned about, she spoke this way in comparison to Lady Li.

"He doesn’t fear shortening his lifespan!" Lady Zhou coldly snorted, "Does he think I’ll flatter him? Never in this lifetime, maybe next lifetime if he reincarnates as my father!"

Lady Chiang felt more embarrassed and anxious as Lady Zhou’s words became harsher and more unreasonable.

It’s unclear why Lady Zhou firmly decided not to give anything to Lian Shouxin’s family, not even a kind face, as it seemed only by doing so she retained dignity, remained senior, demonstrating to others she was principled and could firmly grasp control over the Lian Manman family.