CHAPTER 1350: CHAPTER 689: CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

Although he knew Lady Zhou’s temper, Lian Shouxin was still taken aback by the extent of her actions, and he could hardly believe it.

"How could I make this up? When have I ever fabricated anything about anyone?" Lady Zhang immediately retorted.

Between Lady Zhou and Lady Zhang, Lian Shouxin naturally trusted Lady Zhang without question.

"No, not that. It’s not that I don’t trust you. It’s just..." Lian Shouxin slapped his thigh in anger and disbelief, "I never thought... it really isn’t..."

Lian Shouxin wanted to say that this was beyond what a person could do, but he swallowed his words.

To speak of Lady Zhou’s various malicious deeds, the one who suffered most was Lian Shouxin. At least, since they separated from the family, it has been like this.

Lady Zhou and Lian Shouxin are mother and son, and Lian Shouxin has deep feelings for Lady Zhou. Precisely because he cares deeply, he is more hurt. Even when wounded, he still has to consider this and that, and cannot vent his emotions normally. It feels like choking on blood you cannot spit out, having to swallow it down instead.

Compared to Lian Shouxin, neither Lady Zhang nor the children like Lian Manman had much expectation of Lady Zhou, so when wronged, they could express it clearly. And one of their outlets was Lian Shouxin.

When Lady Zhou couldn’t control herself or was dissatisfied with Lady Zhang and the children, she took it out on Lian Shouxin, treating him like a punching bag. Meanwhile, Lady Zhang and the children would also confide their grievances to Lian Shouxin.

Being caught in the middle was truly such.

Lian Shouxin’s fortune was that even though Lady Zhang and the children complained to him, they were considerably gentle compared to Lady Zhou, and they never forced Lian Shouxin to do anything.

"Dad, don’t be anxious or angry." Lian Manman glanced at Lian Shouxin and said deliberately, "Look, aren’t my mom and us all alright now? Even if things happen again, it doesn’t mean we’ll really be in trouble. Dad, you really shouldn’t let this matter weigh on your heart. As for Grandma, she surely doesn’t mean to be bad-hearted."

Lian Shouxin was speechless.

"My grandma must have been momentarily confused; she really cares for us. My mom and we are fortunate to have survived this time around." Lian Manman continued calmly.

These were the kind of comforting words others might say to Lian Shouxin, or even the words Lian Shouxin might use to comfort Lady Zhang and the others. But Lian Manman knew well that it was better for her to say these words than anyone else.

Yet, hearing these words from Lian Manman’s mouth, Lian Shouxin felt distinctly uneasy.

"I’m going to see her, I’m going to question her!" Lian Shouxin stood up abruptly and headed outside.

He was about to find Lady Zhou to settle accounts and get clarity.

Lady Zhang saw Lian Shouxin getting angry and quickly tried to stop him. Lian Manman also stood up, nimbly blocking Lady Zhang while watching Lian Shouxin stride out the door.

"Is your dad really going to confront the old lady?" Lady Zhang was blocked by Lian Lanlan, so she could only watch Lian Shouxin’s departing silhouette through the glazed window, "If they start fighting, what will happen? Your dad has never even argued with anyone in his life."

Lady Zhang was anxious.

"Sis, should we help Dad?" Xiao Qi looked at Lian Manman and said.

"Why the rush?" Lian Manman snorted, "Just because Dad walked out of this yard, does it mean he’s definitely heading to the old residence?"

The family caught on to something and all looked at Lian Manman.

"What are we betting on? Dad is just venting and it’ll be impressive if he even gets past our gate." Lian Manman laughed.

"Betting on" is a local dialect from Liaodong Prefecture, meaning something akin to gambling.

Nobody dared bet against Lian Manman, because they all knew she would surely win. The family sat quietly for a while, all picturing Lian Shouxin squatting helplessly in some corner, unable to advance or retreat.

Lady Zhang burst into laughter first, followed by laughs from Lian Manman, Xiao Qi, and Lian Zhizhi.

"Oh," Lady Zhang sighed, "Your dad is a good man."

Lian Shouxin had a good temper and did everything with negotiation and understanding when speaking to his wife and children. He was hardworking and capable, undemanding in food and clothing. Lian Shouxin possessed no bad habits and conducted himself without the coarseness typical of farmers, resembling more of a scholar. He was clean, almost never needing Lady Zhang’s care to keep himself neat and tidy. Moreover, Lian Shouxin was a decent man.