Reborn as a Landlord

Chapter 1922: Chapter 980: Manman’s Arrangements and Lady Zhang’s Shock

"Manman, what’s up?" Lady Chiang saw Lian Manman calling her and quickly stopped. Lady Chiang was a smart person; she knew well that in Lian Shouxin’s family, any words from Lian Shouxin or Lady Zhang might not be so important, but every word from Lian Manman carried significant weight.

Lian Manman was the host, and she had great influence over Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, Wu Lang, Xiao Qi, and Lian Zhizhi.

"Sister-in-law, are you really looking to find ways to help with household expenses?" Lian Manman asked Lady Chiang.

"That’s no joke." Lady Chiang replied with a bitter smile, "...although the house doesn’t lack food and drinks, that’s because there’s nowhere to spend them. I have no savings in hand, afraid that in case something happens, there would be a need for money. I won’t hide from Auntie and Manman, I need to plan for Niuniu even if I don’t plan for myself. Niuniu is young now, but life goes by fast... Besides, it’s hard to save money."

As Lady Chiang said, even with Lady Zhou’s subsidies, her family had limited sources of income and hadn’t saved much in the past two years. Lady Chiang wanted to earn money to support the household and save for Da Niuniu’s dowry.

Like Lady Zhang, Lian Manman disliked those who were lazy and ate without working, preferring those who were diligent and proactive. Moreover, Lady Chiang’s thoughtful approach for Da Niuniu touched her.

"If that’s the case, I’ll give you an idea." Seeing Lady Chiang’s sincerity in wanting to support the family, Lian Manman smiled and said.

"Oh, that would be wonderful." Lady Chiang beamed with joy. She knew a bit about how Lian Shouxin’s family thrived, closely related to Lian Manman. "Everyone knows Manman is like a little god of wealth. Ideas from Manman are priceless. Manman, go ahead, I’m all ears."

"Little god of wealth? That’s a title I dare not accept. If you joke like that, sister-in-law, I wouldn’t dare to speak." Lian Manman smiled.

"Oh, I’ll bow to Manman and ask her sincerely. Please, Manman, tell me quickly." Lady Chiang pretended to kneel to Lian Manman.

Lian Manman hurriedly asked a maid to help Lady Chiang up.

"Manman, if you have a good idea, don’t just focus on joking, quickly tell your sister-in-law. Look at her, she’s happy yet anxious." Lady Zhang also said with a smile.

"I wouldn’t say it’s a brilliant idea; relying on this to get rich quickly is probably impossible." Lian Manman said.

"Who dares to think of getting rich? Helping support the household is already fantastic." Lady Chiang said.

"In that case, I’ll tell you, sister-in-law," Seeing Lady Chiang’s genuine intention to support the family, Lian Manman continued, "Your embroidery skills are so delicate and rare here. Taking your work to the city, they wouldn’t be inferior to anyone else’s. My idea is if you can spare the time, embroider some pieces, take them to the city to sell, and earn money to support the household."

"That’s a good idea..." Lady Chiang said, although she seemed somewhat hesitant.

"Rest assured, sister-in-law," Lian Manman guessed Lady Chiang’s hesitation and smiled, "Once the work is embroidered, you won’t need to worry about the rest. I’ll have our shop in the city accept your work and sell it for you."

"Your fine needlework would be wasted on ordinary items requiring good fabric and threads, which is a considerable expense. So, the fabric and threads will be provided by our shop. You just need to embroider, deliver the items to the shop, and get paid immediately."

This meant Lian’s shop would provide the raw materials and handle the sales while Lady Chiang only needed to stay home, embroider the pieces, and get paid.

Lian Manman was always eager to lend a hand to those who were ambitious and willing to work hard.

Hearing this from Lian Manman, Lady Chiang’s previous reluctance quickly dissipated. freewebnøvel.coɱ

"That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful." Lady Chiang repeatedly said.

Lady Chiang earning money to support her family was unique. For example, Lian Zhizhi had a readily available Pickled Vegetable Workshop. If Lady Chiang worked there every winter, she would earn an income. But Lady Chiang couldn’t go because working at the Pickled Vegetable Workshop would take at least half a day away, and Lady Zhou was the first to disagree. freёweɓnovel.com

Many didn’t understand and tried to persuade Lady Zhou. Even if Lady Chiang went out to work, there were Lian Shouren, Lian Jizu, Lian Yaya, and Da Niuniu at home to keep her company, so she wouldn’t be alone. But Lady Zhou wouldn’t agree, saying the household didn’t lack that income, claiming if Lady Chiang went out to work, everything at home would fall to her, and accusing Lady Chiang of being heartless.