CHAPTER 1338: CHAPTER 683: FLIPPING THE SMALL INTESTINE

First Chapter, asking for support.

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Lian Lanlan looked around and then helped Lady Zhou to a chair. Later, she also sat beside Lady Zhou. Lady Chiang did not sit; instead, she retreated a few steps and stood to the side.

"Jizu’s wife, why aren’t you sitting?" Lady Zhou moved uncomfortably in her chair, turned to look at Lady Chiang, and asked. Her tone was not as strong as usual; it seemed somewhat weak. Even towards Lady Chiang, such a tone felt overly gentle.

Lian Manman watched all of Lady Zhou’s actions, and couldn’t help but smile slightly. Lady Zhou’s behavior was evidently unsure of herself. This was precisely what Lian Manman had planned and was also very pleased to witness.

Timing, geography, and unity are not only applicable to warfare but also in everyday life. At present, Lian Manman held all the cards, while Lady Zhou and Lian Lanlan were clearly at a disadvantage.

This was the second time Lady Zhou came to Lian Manman’s family. In fact, Lady Zhou was quite timid. Only in the old house did Lady Zhou’s fighting capabilities appear formidable. Away from the old house, Lady Zhou was like a fish out of water, naturally unable to be arrogant.

In farmstead families, conflicts between mothers-in-law and sons and daughters-in-law living separately were not uncommon, including confrontations at their doors. However, even such an overbearing mother-in-law as Lady Zhou never engaged in such confrontations, no matter how dissatisfied she felt. Lady Zhou would summon people to the old house for scolding, and if they couldn’t be summoned, she would rather sit on the kang and swear at the air than go to her son’s house.

For instance, the last time Lian Shouli burned the bottom of the pot, if it hadn’t occurred at Lian Shouli’s Family but at the old house, Lady Zhou wouldn’t have given up so easily.

Having entered Lian Manman’s house, Lady Zhou already felt uncertain inside, especially since they came this time to appeal to Lady Zhang for Lian Lanlan’s sake. Completely disadvantaged in terms of timing and geography, Lady Zhou naturally wanted to draw Lady Chiang closer.

However, Lady Chiang was a master at maneuvering.

"Grandmother, you and my aunt sit. I’m fine standing," Lady Chiang smiled, rejecting Lady Zhou’s invitation.

Accompanying Lady Zhou here was unavoidable for Lady Chiang. But upon arrival, she did not intend to assist either Lady Zhou or Lian Lanlan. Thus, she retreated outside the main area, hoping everyone would see her as transparent.

Faced with Lady Chiang’s behavior, Lady Zhou and Lian Lanlan were helpless. Though not foolish, they could only privately resent Lady Chiang’s slickness but were unable to take any measures against her.

Once everyone was seated, Lian Manman signaled to Lady Zhang.

"The old lady’s illness, has it improved?" Lady Zhang inquired.

"Recovered! Yesterday she took some medicine, slept through the night, and now she’s better," Lian Lanlan responded with a forced smile, "Old Fourth’s wife, I heard you’re not feeling well; mother’s been worried about you. So, early this morning, she sent me and Jizu’s wife to visit you... Now with such a large household, with Old Fourth and Wu Lang away, everything relies on you. Only your competence can manage it all, but you must still take care of yourself..."

"My mother was perfectly healthy before," Lian Manman chuckled, interrupting Lian Lanlan’s flattery, "My father often said, ever since my mom joined the Lian family, she’s never had to spend money on a doctor or medicine. Since when did my mom’s health become poor?"

"Wasn’t it just after our mother had Xiao Yue that she suffered?" Lian Zhizhi interjected.

"Indeed, as it’s said, had it not been for that incident, now our little brother would already be able to walk and play. Perhaps, by now, we might have another little sibling," Lian Manman added.

The room suddenly became eerily quiet, broken only by Lady Zhang’s sobs. Over the past two years, the pain from losing Xiao Ba had gradually lessened in Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang’s hearts. These two had even tacitly agreed, trying hard to have another child. But Lady Zhang’s belly remained inactive, leaving Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang deeply regretting it, unable to forget that tragic Chapter.

Lady Zhang vigorously encouraged Lady Zhao to pray for children for her own private reasons. Each time she accompanied Lady Zhao to burn incense and pray, she seized the chance to wish for herself, and her devotion surpassed Lady Zhao’s.

"At that time, if only someone could have called in a doctor sooner for our mother," Lian Manman sighed, raising her eyebrows and casting a glance at Lady Zhou.