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Erlang is not good with words, and like most people of his generation in the Lian Family, while he’s used to hearing the fights and curses of his parents and grandparents, he himself doesn’t know how to curse. Not only is he incapable of cursing, but he also feels ashamed to learn how to curse from others, he simply can’t manage it.

Luo Xiaoyan’s eyes reddened beside him.

"...they cursed us for lacking morals and said having a son and letting a son-in-law support him is wishing for a barren fate, cursing my brother to death!...When we got married, it was agreed upon, I didn’t hide it from anyone, nor did I deceive anyone. My family is like that, what can I do, I’m the eldest, I can only strive for a good life so that I don’t see my parents, brothers, and sisters starve!...After a couple of years, I’ll repay by working hard!...Everyone has seen how I’ve treated Erlang over the past couple of years, how I’ve treated Er Niuniu, and I have nothing to fear in my conscience!"

"I’ve never heard such curses in my life, and I can’t learn them either." Finally, Luo Xiaoyan wiped away her tears and said.

The Luo Family is different from the Lian Family Old Mansion. Although they live a tough life, there are very few quarrels among the family members, and they speak calmly and peacefully. Everyone, including Luo Xiaoyan, is not good at cursing. Even when disputing with someone, they rarely use foul language. Now, encountering Lian Shouyi, who inherited Lady Zhou’s manner, they can’t avoid being verbally disadvantaged.

Moreover, even though Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan had an agreement initially, it defies conventions. The Luo Family is also aware of this, thus when facing Lian Shouyi and Lady He, they have less ground to stand on, and thus can only be subjected to scolding.

Being a wife in the Lian Family is difficult, Lady Zhang deeply understands this, and quietly comforts Luo Xiaoyan. Lian Manman, beside her, asked the maid Duofu to take Er Niuniu outside to play.

"The weather is nice today, just stay in the yard, don’t go far. Pick out the freshly steamed date cakes, feed her a couple of pieces." Lian Manman instructed Duofu.

Clearly, Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan came with issues to discuss, and much more is to be said. Plus, with the couple crying and worrying alternately, it’s better if Er Niuniu is not present.

"...So what’s the final decision, are we building three rooms or five rooms?" Lian Shouxin asked Erlang.

"After much back and forth, we’re starting with three rooms. We will also enlarge the yard and start a vegetable garden, hoping to expand later." Erlang replied.

"We said we don’t have money, my father-in-law and mother-in-law even suggested borrowing money to build the house, they intended to borrow from Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt. We stopped them. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have not helped us these past two years. My father-in-law and mother-in-law have supported us a lot. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt may have money, but it’s not suitable." Luo Xiaoyan interjected.

Luo Xiaoyan is quite reliable in the aspect of maintaining relations and handling matters.

"...Right next to our yard, we’ve borrowed a section of the yard wall, and they’re planning to open a door on the yard wall, like the linked courtyards at Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt’s place. We’re not living together for now, this way it’s convenient to go back and forth." Erlang continued speaking to Lian Shouxin, "...They said they’re old now, they want to enjoy the blessings of having a son and daughter-in-law, have the child’s mother cook every meal..."

"Currently living squeezed together, we’re giving all the good things to them. They... instruct the two of us, which is fine, but they even, even instruct my father-in-law and mother-in-law... hey..." Erlang frowned and sighed. Although he’s not eloquent and didn’t express it clearly, Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang can guess how troublesome Lian Shouyi and Lady He are at the Luo Family and how unlikable they are.

In fact, over the past two years, Lady He has often gone to disturb the Luo Family. Although she doesn’t live there, every time she visits, she picks and chooses food and drinks, whatever she sees that’s good, she asks for it to take home, and sometimes she doesn’t even ask, she just takes it.

Luo Xiaoyan never quarrels over this, of course, after a couple of times, the Luo Family guards against Lady He, but Lady He shamelessly continues, always getting something.

"When they build the house, it will be better. Everything is ready, the weather is good now, the house is being built quickly." Lian Shouxin said, and after pausing, he added seriously, "You know what kind of temper and attributes your parents have. You, as the son, the eldest, can’t speak up."

"I know, it’s supposed to be my duty." Erlang nodded without hesitation, but his face showed bitterness so deep it seemed it might drip.

"I also understand, it’s our rightful duty. Serving the elderly couple, I have no complaints. No matter what they say to me, I can hold my tongue. Everyone sees it, I certainly can’t allow people to find fault with us. Though not number one or number two in filial piety, there’s absolutely no major problem. Still, still my father-in-law and mother-in-law mentioned they want to manage money." Luo Xiaoyan hesitated as she continued speaking.