After the Mid-Autumn Festival, people in Thirty Mile Camp started wearing lined clothes early. Lady Chiang, Lian Yaya, and Da Niuniu donned theirs too, with an extra layer for Da Niuniu because she was younger. The three dressed quite neatly, with Lady Chiang and Da Niuniu wearing slightly old clothes, while Lian Yaya’s outfit was seven or eight tenths new. The style, material, tailoring, and embroidery were obviously more exquisite than those of Lady Chiang and Da Niuniu.

Although Lian Shouyi and Lady He no longer cared for her, living with Lady Zhou, Lian Yaya seemed to have a better life. Liulang, with Lian Shouxin’s side, was much better off than before too.

In fact, after leaving Lian Shouyi and Lady He, all of the children were better off than before.

This is undoubtedly a very bizarre situation, but it truly happened. Whenever Lian Manman thought of it, she could only shake her head and sigh.

Lady Chiang brought gifts, explaining they were sent by Lady Zhou, as a congratulatory gift for Wu Lang and Xiao Qi.

Lian Manman family was shocked!

Since it was delivered, rejecting it was unreasonable. However, Lady Zhang was still a bit hesitant, and after exchanging glances with Lian Shouxin and Lian Manman, she slowly reached out to accept the bundle.

Lady Zhou had always been one to give nothing and take everything, never willing to part with even a thread. What’s going on this time? Did the sun rise from the west? What could Lady Zhou have sent?

"Mother..." Lian Manman gave Lady Zhang a look.

Lady Zhang understood, and she immediately opened the bundle. To be honest, Lady Zhang was also very curious about what Lady Zhou had sent.

Inside the bundle were two pieces of colored satin. Lian Manman took one glance and recognized them as the most popular pieces recently sold in the town’s shop.

"...The old lady intended to personally make something, but as autumn eased in, her health was not very comfortable, and her eyesight was not as good as before. She said she feared making something poorly would look bad... she sent me to town to pick the best satin. Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, as well as Fifth and Seventh Brother have seen many good things, and this probably does not catch their eyes... Still, it’s a token from the old lady and us..." Lady Chiang explained with an accompanying smile.

Lian Manman listened without saying anything. Lady Chiang’s explanation was merely to save face. Lady Zhou was skilled with her hands, but she never made even a stitch for Lady Zhang or her children.

If Lady Zhou really had that intention, she would have prepared needlework as a gift for Wu Lang and Xiao Qi early on. Moreover, if she wanted to make garments, does she know Wu Lang and Xiao Qi’s shoe size or clothes size? Lady Zhou had no idea because she had never taken the time to care. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Even these satin pieces were newly purchased.

Lady Zhou hadn’t prepared anything; she had just recently decided to give Wu Lang and Xiao Qi a congratulatory gift. There is no other explanation.

But what prompted Lady Zhou to suddenly make this decision? Given Lady Zhou’s stubborn personality and twisted mindset, doing this is almost equivalent to her softening to Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang, to flatter them. This is something Lady Zhou would rather die than do.

Then what exactly could have prompted Lady Zhou to do this all of a sudden?

Lady Zhou needs their help.

Lian Manman quickly concluded, and furthermore, what Lady Zhou seeks must not be a small matter but something rather troublesome, very troublesome.

Thinking this way, Lian Manman gave Lady Zhang another look, indicating to keep Lady Chiang talking, while she stood up, beckoning Lian Yaya and Da Niuniu to the west room, "Have some snacks and chat."

Lady Chiang was very happy to let Da Niuniu get close to Lian Manman, so naturally, she wouldn’t stop them. Lian Manman led Lian Yaya and Da Niuniu into her own room to sit down.

The girls brought various fruits and snacks and withdrew to the side, and Lian Manman invited Lian Yaya and Da Niuniu to eat.

The aunt and niece were well-mannered, no matter if at home or outside, never greedy for food or taking things casually, only after Lian Manman invited them a few times and personally peeled some fruits did they slowly start to eat.

Lian Manman casually talked about needlework first, seeing Lian Yaya and Da Niuniu relax before gradually asking about the old house.

"Is Grandmother doing well? Has she taken you out to visit these days?" Lian Manman asked Lian Yaya.

Lady Zhou rarely went out, in this village, she only had two places to go, namely Lady Da Zhou’s and Younger Lady Zhou’s houses. Nowadays, Lady Zhou cherished Lian Yaya, cultivating her as the closest confidant, and she took her wherever she went.