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When Luo Xiaoyan came, she was full of worries. Over the past two years, she had come to understand Lian Shouyi and Lady He quite well, and this time, Lian Shouyi and Lady He had made their stance clear. Luo Xiaoyan was very afraid, fearing that the days of their family would henceforth be disturbed by Lian Shouyi and Lady He, and that their good days would eventually be ruined by their bad habits.

Therefore, she was eager to seek support from Lian Manman family.

Now that Lian Manman family has clearly supported her, Luo Xiaoyan felt relieved. Lian Manman family supported her in managing the household, controlling the finances, and restraining Lian Shouyi and Lady He. Luo Xiaoyan felt as if she had received the Imperial Sword. Moreover, Lian Manman praised her ability, believing that she could indeed restrain the misbehaving father-in-law and mother-in-law, which made Luo Xiaoyan even happier.

Since marrying Erlang, Lian Manman family has treated her and her family very well. Her family’s life has dramatically changed due to the help of the Lian Manman family. Luo Xiaoyan felt grateful to them. Moreover, she noticed that the Lian Manman family treated them well not only because of Erlang but also because they valued her. They appreciated her character and actions, which was why they often lent a helping hand.

Initially, Luo Xiaoyan feared being looked down upon for shamelessly asking for help right after marriage. However, Lian Manman family did not look down on her because of this, but instead saw more of her strengths.

Therefore, Luo Xiaoyan felt not only grateful to Lian Manman family but also cherished and valued. In her heart, she thought of doing even better, so as not to disappoint her benefactors.

Now, encouraged by Lian Manman family to restrain Lian Shouyi and Lady He, she was very willing to do so for both personal and mutual benefit.

"You know your father’s temper, when it comes to the house construction, you have to take more responsibility, don’t let him have his way too much." Regarding the matter of building the house, Lian Shouxin instructed Erlang.

"Fourth Uncle, I understand this. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have taken a long leave. Building the house is definitely on me." Erlang said.

The few of them discussed the matter and reached an agreement, feeling satisfied. They then chatted about some family matters, and Lady Zhang, noticing it was almost mealtime, invited Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan to stay for a meal. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan both shook their heads.

"The house construction can’t be delayed, every extra day delays the work." Erlang said.

Erlang was honest and hardworking, and building the house for one more day meant he would go to the carriage shop a day later and lose a day’s wages. Nowadays, the carriage shop paid quite a lot, and Erlang was reluctant to lose this money. With this money, the whole family could have good food and clothing, and their days would be better.

"...Also need to cook and handle miscellaneous tasks, there’s quite a bit. The father-in-law and mother-in-law just moved over, and there’s a lot to tidy up." Luo Xiaoyan said. This was one aspect she mentioned, but she was also worried that if she and Erlang left, Lian Shouyi and Lady He might trouble her parents and sisters.

Moreover, Luo Xiaoyan was eager to go back and "set the rules" for Lian Shouyi and Lady He.

Seeing that the couple said so, Lady Zhang did not insist on keeping them. Lian Manman had already instructed the maid to pack a box of pastries and also picked up a couple of toys for Er Niuniu to take back and play with Luo Xiaoyan’s daughter.

"Keep an eye on him, and don’t let him gamble again. If you can manage the money in their hands, all the better." Lian Manman also advised Luo Xiaoyan.

Luo Xiaoyan nodded, saying she would remember. If they could manage Lian Shouyi and Lady He’s income, the family’s days would be much better. Luo Xiaoyan was, of course, willing to do so.

Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan left with a thousand thanks.

At noon, Wu Lang returned from visiting friends, Xiao Qi, Xiao Long, and Xiao Hu came back from school, and the family had lunch, then sat together for tea and conversation.

Lian Manman told Wu Lang and Xiao Qi about Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan’s visit.

Wu Lang nodded, also feeling satisfied.

"These two kids are both good kids." Lady Zhang said.

"Just don’t know if this will work out." Lian Shouxin agreed with Lady Zhang but was still a bit worried, "Can Erlang and his wife really manage those two?"

In the future, Erlang will still need to work in town, and the main responsibility of restraining and watching over Lian Shouyi and Lady He will fall on Luo Xiaoyan. Lian Manman had confidence in Luo Xiaoyan.

"If it were just my second brother, it might not work. But it mainly depends on my second sister-in-law. I think she can do it." Lian Manman said.