Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1536 - 781: Human Sentiment

After listening to Lian Shouxin’s words, Erlang was visibly unsettled. Erlang is somewhat wooden, not good with words, and not particularly clever, but this doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand social nuances. He can clearly distinguish who treats him well and who doesn’t.

Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang have nothing to say about their kindness to him. After Lian Shouxin’s family gained the ability to help, they found him work and looked after him in various ways, which he was fully aware of. Honestly, when he first came to seek help from Lian Shouxin, he was braving his nerves to do so because, apart from that uncle-nephew relationship, he had never done anything to aid Lian Shouxin’s family.

That’s not all; there were the matters that happened before and after Lian Shouxin split from the old residence. He saw how his own parents treated his Fourth Uncle.

He had no confidence in asking Lian Shouxin for help.

Yet he still came, because he truly had no other choice. He always thought that it was worth trying. In this world, it was only this Fourth Uncle who could help him, and he knew that his Fourth Uncle was soft-hearted and kind.

If it weren’t necessary, if he didn’t know that Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang were kindhearted, he would not have dared to visit.

In the end, it proved that he was right to come. Every time he sought help, he was not turned away. Lian Shouxin’s family helped him without holding any grudges. Moreover, this help wasn’t just a casual fulfillment; they were seriously planning for his future, not just for the moment but long-term.

This was something his own parents couldn’t do. His parents were always calculating to get more from him. But Lian Shouxin, this Fourth Uncle, was planning for him without expecting anything in return.

And what could he do for Lian Shouxin, this Fourth Uncle? Lian Shouxin had no need for his help.

Now, Lian Shouxin not only made long-term plans for him, but also thoughtfully considered Luo Xiaoying because of him.

Erlang’s unease was due to being moved and also feeling guilty.

"Four, Fourth Uncle..." Erlang stammered, "Not choosing the Paper Craft Shop job wasn’t because I thought it was bad work. Er Niuniu’s mother and the Old Luo family also know that if Fourth Uncle finds a job, it can’t be bad. Others fight like mad to get it."

Lian Shouxin said nothing, just looked at Erlang, indicating for him to continue. He sent Luo Xiaoyan and Luo Xiaoying away so he could speak to Erlang alone, hoping to hear some truth from Erlang.

Lian Shouxin understood Erlang’s character well. Erlang is honest and hardworking, but he has no opinions of his own, and ever since he got married, he listens to his wives for everything. And both wives he married were very opinionated. So, after marriage, Erlang’s words couldn’t be taken as his own; they were surely influenced by his wives’ instructions or influenced by them.

As Erlang’s Fourth Uncle, Lian Shouxin hoped Erlang could stand up and become the head of his family, instead of letting it always be what his wives said. He had once shared this idea with Lady Zhang and the children, and the result was that the children laughed at him. Even Lady Zhang told him to extinguish this thought as early as possible because everyone believed Erlang couldn’t change his nature. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

So, even if Erlang couldn’t become the head of his family, at least Lian Shouxin still hoped Erlang could express his true thoughts in front of him, say some honest words, instead of always speaking for the Luo family.

"...almost stayed up a whole night discussing this... going to the carriage shop together to work, so we can look out for each other. Xiao Ying, that kid, has grown this big without going anywhere. The Old Luo family just has this one son... Fourth Uncle’s job recommendation is surely the best. Following me, everything will definitely turn out well." Erlang spoke to Lian Shouxin about how the Luo family discussed this matter and made this choice.

"When I came, we decided at home to listen to everything Fourth Uncle says, and if Fourth Uncle lets us choose, we will choose the carriage shop."

"Oh." After listening, Lian Shouxin simply responded with an "Oh," and nodded. "I understand. Then you two should both go to the carriage shop."

"Okay." Erlang promptly agreed.

"Erlang, you can count this as starting a family and a career now. From now on, whether working outside or at home, you should step up. You are the man of the house. There are things where you should be more mindful, and when it’s time to make decisions, you should decide and make those decisions." Lian Shouxin said earnestly.