Chapter 1873: Chapter 955: Going All Out in One Burst
The first watch of the night begs for pink.
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"Husband, don’t listen to what people outside are saying. Erlang’s wife didn’t hit her father-in-law. The later events forced Erlang’s wife. The money stayed in her father-in-law’s hands but wasn’t used properly. If it wasn’t watched carefully, who knows what trouble it could cause.... With the Second Master’s couple having no money, at least things can stay calm." Before Lian Shouxin could speak, Lady Zhang said.
After the casual chat just now, Lady Zhang completely sided with Luo Xiaoyan. She was afraid Lian Shouxin would misunderstand after hearing Lian Shouli’s words, so she hurriedly explained.
"This... well, it’s easier said than done to make it sound good," Lian Shouxin didn’t immediately state his approval for anyone, just frowned and sighed.
This attitude of Lian Shouxin was exactly what Lian Manman worried about. Seeing how Lian Shouxin treated Lady Zhou, one could tell how obsessed he was with filial piety. Even now, though Lian Shouxin had changed a lot, deep down, he was still a foolishly filial man. As a result, he would inevitably use the same standards to demand from others.
On the other hand, Lian Shouxin also had a bit of chauvinism and masculinity. Just from his attitude towards Luo Xiaoyan in front of his own family, it was evident.
Lian Shouxin had always been dissatisfied with the marriage between Erlang and Luo Xiaoyan, and with Luo Xiaoyan and the Luo Family.
Given all this, it was really hard to say what Lian Shouxin’s attitude would be towards this incident. That’s why Lian Manman thought to invite Lian Shouxin over, so everyone could try to persuade him.
"Dad, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that if Second Sister-in-law were more like us, endured more, yielded more, even if she had to do something, she should do it more gently, save face for Yaya’s dad, right?" Lian Manman asked Lian Shouxin.
Lian Shouxin didn’t speak, but from his expression, Lian Manman knew she was right.
Lian Shouxin indeed thought so.
"I’m not trying to speak in favor of the Second Master, he indeed needs someone to manage him," Lian Shouxin thought for a while before saying, "But, this, Erlang’s wife, she’s a bit out of line. Tell me, really, can a normal family’s daughter, wife do something like this?... Her temperament is too strong, her heart is hard, and her hands are ruthless. Moreover, in her heart, it’s still only her family, father-in-law mother-in-law, including Erlang, they all come after."
In the room with only family, Lian Shouxin didn’t hold back and said what was on his mind.
In Lian Shouxin’s few words, his aesthetic view of women was completely exposed. Lian Shouxin liked gentle, virtuous, enduring humiliation, women who considered their husband’s family as their world.
Lian Manman couldn’t help but glance at Lady Zhang. Lian Shouxin was lucky to marry a woman who completely matched his aesthetic. This was also one of the fundamental reasons why the couple was so loving.
"Dad, why don’t you think about it, if Second Sister-in-law truly treated Yaya’s dad like we treated grandma, would she be able to handle him? No matter what, grandma just stays home every day, she doesn’t go out, she doesn’t gamble, she doesn’t cause trouble everywhere. Yaya’s dad is different." Lian Manman had to say again, "Dad, you also said he was a disgrace, but if he’s not managed that way, there will be even more disgraceful matters to come."
"Disgrace is one thing," Wu Lang also said, "if it really turns out like before, stealing to brew wine, or causing some disaster like in Taicang, that would be a big problem that can’t be solved."
"Isn’t that right," Lady Zhang said, "now our family has a bit of reputation, but if the Second Master really causes trouble and breaks the law, we wouldn’t be able to cover it up. By then, if he suffers, it will be too late to regret."
"Dad, do you remember what I said to grandpa about drowning?" Wu Lang said to Lian Shouxin, "If we keep thinking of him now, that’s not helping him, it’s harming him."
Lian Shouxin remained silent for a moment. Of course, he knew that what his wife and children were saying was right and reasonable. It’s just that in this matter, as a man, as Lian Shouyi’s brother, it was hard for him to save face.
"I’m not saying he shouldn’t be disciplined," Lian Shouxin hurriedly said, "It’s just that Erlang’s wife’s methods..., if we indulge her, that’s not going to be a good thing either."
Lian Manman sighed inwardly. As she expected, Lian Shouxin also thought Lian Shouyi should be managed and disciplined, but he still wanted to reprimand Luo Xiaoyan. If it were any other time, Lian Manman wouldn’t care. But at this moment, she couldn’t let Lian Shouxin do that.
"Dad, don’t forget the saying, to cure serious illness, you need strong medicine," Lian Manman said slowly, "What kind of person is Yaya’s dad? If the medicine is too light, can his illness be cured?"
