Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1521 - 774: Dropping By

Because Wu Lang and Xiao Qi needed to study inside, the kang in the study was kept warm all day, and there was also a brazier on the ground. The three of them entered the room and sat on the chairs on the floor. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Brother-in-law, it’s just the three of us now, if you have anything to say, just say it." Wu Lang said to Wu Jiaxing.

Even though Wu Jiaxing and Lian Zhizhi had only been married for a few days, the two families had been closely interacting for several years. Wu Jiaxing, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi were all quite familiar with each other. Therefore, the subtle glance from Wu Jiaxing earlier was enough for Wu Lang to know that he had something to discuss privately.

"Indeed, I have something to discuss." Wu Jiaxing smiled and took out a long, narrow wooden box from his sleeve and handed it to Wu Lang.

Wu Lang looked puzzled, but he still took the wooden box and opened it. Inside the box was a contract, the very contract that the family had decided to provide Lian Zhizhi with a ten percent dry stock in the roast duck shop.

That day, Wu Lang had given the contract to Lian Zhizhi, but no matter what, she refused to take it. Wu Lang, Lian Manman, and Xiao Qi didn’t force her. Later, Wu Lang went to deliver furniture a day before Lian Zhizhi and Wu Jiaxing’s wedding and brought the contract along, giving it directly to Wu Jiaxing, saying it was part of Lian Zhizhi’s dowry.

At the time, Wu Jiaxing also said he wouldn’t take it, but Wu Lang insisted on leaving the contract with him.

Now, Wu Jiaxing was returning the contract.

"Brother-in-law, you..." Wu Lang held the contract, "Did my sister say she didn’t want it? You know her temperament. You should persuade her. This is what you deserve. I know you don’t lack it. Just save it for my nephew later."

"Yes, for our little nephew." Xiao Qi nodded in agreement.

Speaking of the unborn little nephew, a warmth crept into Wu Jiaxing’s heart, and he couldn’t help but smile.

"Wu Lang, listen to me," Wu Jiaxing said seriously, "I know this dry stock is a sincere gesture from our parents and you all. But we really can’t accept it. That day you gave me this contract, I didn’t directly have you take it back because I knew it was your heartfelt gesture."

"Over the past few days, Zhizhi and I, along with my parents, have discussed this matter. In terms of family wealth, I may not compare to here, but it’s enough for us to live on, probably even enough for your nephew’s generation. How much is too much, how much is too little? As long as it’s enough. Too much isn’t necessarily a good thing."

"Perhaps you don’t know that my ancestors were once wealthy, but unfortunately, later descendants lost their desire to progress because of that wealth. That’s why in just a few generations, now the few branches of the Wu Family live slightly better than the average, living off the family assets. People like us are just a little better off."

"I’m still young, and although I may not have great prospects, I should have no problem ensuring Zhizhi’s happiness for life and establishing some foundation for future generations... Zhizhi’s dowry and additional gifts are more than enough. Zhizhi keeps expressing gratitude for blessings; we also think it’s too much. As we live our lives together, my intention is not to touch Zhizhi’s additional dowry, but leave everything for your nephew."

With that, Wu Jiaxing smiled again, a rare hint of silliness in his smile.

"Zhizhi will be my responsibility to provide for in the future. I guarantee she won’t suffer or toil. She’s the eldest in the family, so she naturally has more responsibilities. Just yesterday, she told me that even though she’s the eldest, she feels she hasn’t contributed much to the family. Both of our families know each other well, and there’s nothing to hide from each other."

"We’ve accepted everything else. It’s just this dry stock we really can’t accept. Wu Lang, Xiao Qi, even if you let me take the contract back today, tomorrow, we’ll have to return it anyway."

"I understand you’re thinking of us, but there’s no need to do it this way. How about this: when your nephew gets a little older, let him study under his uncles. Zhizhi and I aren’t the brightest, so the child will probably be similar. By then, you’ll have plenty to worry about!" After all, talking about something yet uncertain, Wu Jiaxing, though hopeful in his heart, being a young newlywed, blushed as he spoke.

Xiao Qi chuckled. Ever since he learned that Lian Zhizhi and Wu Jiaxing would have a child calling him uncle after their marriage, he had been eagerly hoping for Lian Zhizhi to have a child soon.

A soft, chubby little baby, with arms small enough to be held by his, and who would call him uncle, would surely be more fun than Xiao Long and Xiao Hu.