Old Master Lian had been a shopkeeper for all those years; could he really not understand the accounts? Knowing this, yet still renting the land to the Woo Family Brothers, it's simply...
Lady Chiang secretly rolled her eyes.
Lian Jizu, being too honest, spoke out about Old Master Lian's intentions. If he hadn't spoken, Lian Shouxin and the others wouldn't have had any reservations and would surely have found a way to help reclaim the rent. And when reporting back to Old Master Lian, even if he was somewhat displeased, it wouldn't concern Lian Jizu or her.
Now that Lian Manman had questioned her directly, she couldn't just detach herself anymore. If she detached, then they would have to ask for less rent. With lesser rent, the family's days back home would be even tighter.
