CHAPTER 1298: CHAPTER 662: COFFIN (PART 2)

Now, Old Master Lian came alone to look at the wooden planks, planning to prepare a coffin. What could be going through his mind?

Thinking about Old Master Lian’s possible mood right now, Lian Manman couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.

While Lian Manman felt emotional, Lian Shouxin’s feelings at this moment were even more complicated.

"Dad, if you like them, then buy them. I’ll find someone to make the coffin for you." Lian Shouxin said, stepping forward with others, examining the two planks carefully.

"Not bad." After checking, Lian Shouxin was quite satisfied with the two planks.

"Dad, are these the two you want?" Lian Shouxin asked Old Master Lian again.

"These two then." Old Master Lian lowered his head, thought for a moment, and finally nodded. He had taken a liking to these two planks as soon as he entered the lumber market.

These old and well-processed planks had already dried thoroughly. If there were flaws, they would be evident, but there were none found, indicating that no issues like cracking would appear in the future. Such old templates are better than new wood.

Once Old Master Lian nodded, Lian Shouxin stepped back and quietly discussed with Lian Manman.

"Manman, let’s buy these planks for your grandpa."

"Okay." Lian Manman nodded without hesitation, "Dad, let’s also cover the cost of making the coffin. If my brother were here, he’d certainly agree."

Lian Shouxin nodded with gratification. Whether it was his wife, Lady Zhang, or the children, their hearts were as soft and kind as his.

Lian Shouxin went forward to discuss the price for the two door planks with the lumber stall owner.

"...One costs eight taels and three fen of silver. If you want both, I’ll waive the rounding for you, just give me sixteen taels of silver and take them away," the stall owner said with a smile, "This is the price I told Old Master just now. You look like you know your trade, these have already been made into door planks, otherwise, just these two pieces of wood, the price would double, and you might not be able to get them. Getting these is a real bargain."

The stall owner was slightly exaggerating, but not without reason. If these two planks had not been touched, the price would exceed forty taels.

"Alright, I’ll buy them." Lian Shouxin agreed without haggling.

"You’re a straightforward person," the stall owner said, pleased to see the buyer so decisive.

"No, Old Fourth, that’s too expensive." Old Master Lian reached out to stop Lian Shouxin. Spending ten taels of silver on two planks meant more money would be needed for the coffin. For a typical farmstead family, spending so much on a coffin was excessive.

"Dad, you liked these planks, and that’s all that matters." Lian Shouxin earnestly said, then called for the people following him to move the planks and asked Steward Han Zhong to pay.

"Old Fourth, this isn’t right, it’s too extravagant. I don’t need such good planks." Old Master Lian hurriedly said, seeing Lian Shouxin insisting, he took a step back, "If you have to buy, just one is enough."

With such thick wood, buying just one and cutting it in half would still make a fine coffin.

"Dad, as long as you like them, that’s enough. Leave the rest to me." Lian Shouxin said, "You’ve worked hard all your life, these planks are still a grievance to you."

"Sigh, then buy them." Old Master Lian actually also cherished these planks, "But, you don’t need to pay. I’ve long set aside the money for this, and I have some left over."

All expenses and income of the old house were in Lian Manman’s mind, she knew that currently, Old Master Lian and Lady Zhou had at least twenty taels of silver.

"Grandpa, keep your money for you and Grandma to spend slowly, we’ll cover the cost for your coffin." Lian Manman said, "A few days ago, my dad, my mom, and my brother talked about getting you a good coffin. Today, you found the planks you like, my brother would do the same if he were here."

"This is the son and grandson preparing the coffin, it’s only right. Old Master, you have such blessings, you truly look blessed," said the lumber stall owner with a smile.

"Grandpa, mom also bought fabric, we’ll send it over with the planks soon," Lian Manman added.

Not only a coffin, but burial clothes also needed to be prepared in advance. Since they’d paid for the coffin, Lian Manman didn’t mind providing a few more pieces of fabric.

"Good, good." Old Master Lian’s voice was choked, he turned his head, not wanting his children to see the tears in his eyes.

Lian Shouxin paid for the planks, then loaded the pre-ordered jujube wood onto the cart, and took Old Master Lian back to Thirty Mile Camp with these.

Upon reaching Thirty Mile Camp, Lian Manman went straight home while Lian Shouxin took Old Master Lian and the planks to the old house.

At home, Lian Manman told Lady Zhang and Wu Lang about the wood purchase.

Lady Zhang and Wu Lang both nodded in approval, saying it was well-handled.

"My grandpa went alone to look at the coffin boards, sigh..." Wu Lang slightly frowned.

"Old house folks are not helpful, he felt embarrassed to bother your dad and Third Uncle, what else can be done." Lady Zhang said, "Since Manman agreed to provide the burial clothes, I’ll pick a few pieces of fabric to send over shortly."

Lady Zhang was efficient, and in no time, she picked two pieces of white cloth and two pieces of green satin back. While the mother and children were talking over the satin, Lian Shouxin returned from outside.

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