CHAPTER 1303: CHAPTER 665: DRIFTING APART_2

"Why don’t you want to find a wife for him? It’s just that..." Lady He quickly glanced towards Lady Zhang, then grinned and said, "Perfect, your fourth uncle and aunt are here. Talk to them. Asking them to find a wife for you is still easy."

Lady He wasn’t actually very eloquent, but her speech flowed so smoothly, it was clear she’d prepared it ahead of time.

Could this be a scheme by Lian Shouyi and his people, wanting them to be responsible for finding Erlang a wife? Lian Manman raised her eyebrow, pondering. It wasn’t impossible.

"No, I don’t need my fourth uncle or aunt." Erlang quickly said, "I, I’ve already decided, with Xiao Yan, we’ll pair up in the future. Xiao Yan has milk and can nurse Er Niuniu."

"What?" Lady He’s expression suddenly changed upon hearing Erlang’s words.

"Erlang, which Xiao Yan are you talking about? The one from Luo Family Village?" Lian Shouyi, initially looking a bit lethargic, seemed as if something pricked him, almost jumping up.

"Yes, her." Erlang nodded to confirm.

"What? No way!" Lian Shouyi and Lady He shouted almost in unison.

Erlang actually found himself a wife. Lian Manman saw Erlang in a different light. But she didn’t know who this Xiao Yan from Luo Family Village was, nor how Erlang got to know her.

While Lian Manman was still puzzling over it, Lian Shouyi and Lady He had already gathered around Erlang, their wide-open mouths instantly submerged him.

From Lian Shouyi and Lady He’s complaints and scolding, Lian Manman finally understood the whole story. Apparently, before the matchmaker proposed Zhao Xiue for Erlang, Erlang had already known this Luo Xiaoyan and had also brought it up to Lian Shouyi and Lady He, asking to marry Luo Xiaoyan. However, Lian Shouyi and Lady He didn’t agree.

Luo Xiaoyan lived in Luo Family Village, with both parents, a younger brother, and a younger sister. Luo Family’s financial situation was very poor, with both parents suffering from some illnesses, unable to do heavy labor for a long time, and Luo Xiaoyan’s younger siblings being too young, leaving the entire family burden on Luo Xiaoyan.

Luo Xiaoyan was very capable, but still couldn’t improve her family’s situation, only barely managing to hold it together. Luo Xiaoyan was the same age as Erlang, with her delayed marriage being because the Luo Family couldn’t do without her. The Luo Family and even Luo Xiaoyan herself hoped to find a husband who could help support the entire family.

Lian Shouyi and Lady He knew about this situation, hence they very adamantly opposed Erlang marrying Luo Xiaoyan.

Then, Erlang married Zhao Xiue, and not long after, Luo Xiaoyan also got married.

After getting married, Luo Xiaoyan didn’t leave the Luo Family. She and her husband began supporting the family together. However, the man was not considered a live-in son-in-law.

With the support of another man, the Luo Family’s life got a bit better, but the good times didn’t last. Only last year, Luo Xiaoyan’s husband fell ill and died, leaving Luo Xiaoyan with a newborn daughter.

Handling the husband’s funeral, then continuing to shoulder the family’s livelihood, and having an extra daughter to raise, one can only imagine the kind of days the Luo Family and Luo Xiaoyan were going through.

"You’re an absolute fool, she is trying to make you work like an ox for her family!" Lian Shouyi angrily scolded.

"Erlang, you can’t pick her. Her husband only got married a few days ago and then died. That girl, she’s definitely... cursed!" Lady He seemed to have found some sore point, her eyes brightened as she loudly repeated, "Yes, cursed!"

Erlang lowered his head, letting Lian Shouyi and Lady He chastise him, but said nothing. Sleeping Er Niuniu suddenly woke up, crying loudly. Erlang awkwardly tried to soothe her but couldn’t manage.

"Yaya, Yaya..." Lady He loudly called out.

Lian Yaya quickly came in from outside, and she carefully took Er Niuniu from Erlang’s arms, comforting her while swaying.

"Take her to your room. Talking in here scared her." Old Master Lian waved his hand.

Lian Yaya nervously glanced around the room, then turned and left carrying Er Niuniu.

The room fell silent for a moment.

"Old Luo Family from the Luo Family Village is a decent family." Old Master Lian spoke, "What about the girl?"

"Capable and kind." Erlang replied, "She’ll take care of Er Niuniu, making people feel secure."

"This marriage won’t do." Lian Shouyi said, "There are plenty of people around, Erlang doesn’t need to find this burden."

"That family is so poor, and she’s bringing a child." Lady He echoed.

"What did Old Luo Family say about this?" Old Master Lian seemed to have ignored Lian Shouyi and Lady He, continuing to ask Erlang.

"...They all agreed." Erlang replied.

"If the person is good, then it’s fine." Old Master Lian thought for a moment and said.

"No, it can’t do." Lian Shouyi and Lady He hastily objected.

"With us being what we are, who else do we expect? What kind of person would be willing to come to our family?" Old Master Lian looked at Lian Shouyi and Lady He.

"Dad, our family, though not like before, our conditions aren’t bad either. Erlang doesn’t need to find someone like Luo Xiaoyan." Lian Shouyi said.

"If he marries Luo Xiaoyan, he’ll have to support her entire family." Lady He said, pouting.

"Is she anything like Zhao Xiue?" Old Master Lian asked.

"No." Erlang quickly replied, "She is capable but never argues or fights with people, doesn’t talk much, and is kind-hearted."

"A girl married away is like water thrown out. Married into Old Lian Family, she’ll be a part of Old Lian Family. As long as Erlang is willing, it’s settled." Old Master Lian immediately decided, "Just do it, quickly arrange this for Erlang. It’ll also ease my mind."

"Grandpa, Old Luo Family doesn’t want any bride price, but they have one request..." Erlang spoke, looking more nervous than before.

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